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Kew College Prep

Independent school · Richmond, TW9 3HQ
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-11
  • From £17,868 pa
  • 275 pupils
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Kew College Prep manages to maintain a village school feel and strong sense of community while delivering a thorough, quality education. It prepares children with all they need to enter some of London and Surrey’s most aspirational senior schools with academic prowess, social confidence and a generous sprinkle of humility and warmth.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
275 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£17,868 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Headteacher

Headmistress

Mrs Jane Bond

Since 2021, Jane Bond, previously deputy head at Rokeby (where she spent 13 years). Degree in natural science from Kent; PGCE from Greenwich; masters in leadership and management from Kingston. Began career as a secondary science teacher in the state


Entrance

Names down from birth should guarantee a place in the nursery of this ‘non-selective at the start’ school. Priority is given to siblings of current pupils and children of former pupils. Majority of nursery cohort go through to reception where there

Open days
March and May

Exit

Exit at 11+ to some of the top London and Surrey day schools: Hampton, Latymer Upper, Lady Eleanor Holles, Godolphin and Latymer, Ibstock Place School, both St Paul’s and Kew House most popular 2024 destinations. An array of scholarships most


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Teaching & learning

11:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
17
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.5 %
Students with SEN support

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Year 6 pupils who travel to and from school alone are permitted to bring a mobile phone for their journey. When they are at school they hand it in to their teacher. We encourage non-smart phones.

Updated Jul 2024

Pupils

275
Number of pupils

Money matters

Many parents cite the low(ish) fees as one of the main reasons for choosing the school.

Fee information
£17,868 pa

Our view

Just a stone’s throw from Kew Gardens, Kew College Prep sits opposite a large state primary in a narrow residential one-way street. We imagine drop off and pick up must present all manner of fun and games, but with some of the best academic results


The last word

Kew College Prep manages to maintain a village school feel and strong sense of community while delivering a thorough, quality education. It prepares children with all they need to enter some of London and Surrey’s most aspirational senior schools

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Address

24-26 Cumberland Road
Kew
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 3HQ
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School data & information Kew College Prep 24-26 Cumberland Road, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HQ
275 Pupil numbers
132/143 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
17 Average class sizes
11:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Year 6 pupils who travel to and from school alone are permitted to bring a mobile phone for their journey. When they are at school they hand it in to their teacher. We encourage non-smart phones.

Updated Jul 2024

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Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

Kew College Prep is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Our qualified SENCo assesses any child referred by the class teacher and will then advise the teachers how best to help the child using multi-sensory strategies and prepare the Individual Education Plan. The IEP's are in place to help the child achieve their full potential and strengthen their confidence.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
10.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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