Kingswood House School

Since January 2024, Matthew Bryan, previously head of Longacre Prep School. Educated at King’s College School, Wimbledon. Studied classics and subsequently did PGCE at St John’s College, Cambridge. MSc in learning and teaching from Oxford. Started

School makes initial decision when child has a learning difference by reviewing specialist reports/EHCP – but non-refundable registration fee has to be paid first. Assessment for every year group via taster morning and informal assessment (maths and

Very rare that a pupil would be asked to leave but when it happens, it’s usually for behavioural reasons, though never until all attempts to help are exhausted – and the head always tries to place them elsewhere. Prep leavers in 2022 to independents

In 2025, 40 per cent of GCSEs were at grades 9-6.

For prep pupils, core subjects plus art, French, music, DT as well as touch typing. Lower prep also enjoy forest school (complete with hot chocolate and welly walks). GCSEs, covered over three years, are chosen in year 8 (eight or nine subjects for

Knock-out support. Whether or not you have a neurodivergent child (and 60 per cent do) parents are blown away by the level of inclusion.

There’s ‘An ethos of respect and acceptance,’ says the school, with support timetabled and staff increasingly

You might have to hunt for displays of pupils’ creations round the school (this isn’t a show-offy place). Worth it as artwork is high quality and fun - including portraits of faces created by year 7 pupils using string, crayon and colour wash and

Sport features regularly on the timetable and isn’t ‘all hoops and beanbags,’ says a parent. Many children who arrive with mixed feelings about team games learn to tolerate, if not love them. Excellent match teas help, thought a parent, but more

Founded in 1899, Kingswood House School moved to its current pleasant site close to central Epsom in 1920. Since then it has swapped boarding for day (1960s), added a senior department (2015) and become fully co-ed (2021).

Bar the occasional

Highly effective, close liaison between pastoral care and the academic teams, child’s wellbeing at the heart of everything that goes on here. ‘Go above and beyond...quite innovative,’ says a parent. As neurodiversity can add an extra layer of

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

Many families, who span a range of cultures, are first time private education buyers who don’t begrudge a penny of the fees, even when it involves a struggle.

Relationships with other families and the school are ‘Incredibly warm,’ says a parent.

School uses six per cent of income to fund bursaries. Will consider for prospective and existing pupils experiencing financial hardship and has supported several Ukranian pupils with full bursaries. May be used to top up scholarships (academic or

Traditional in feel, mainstream in approach. A place where – if they can be supported - bright, neurodiverse children who want to learn can flourish and parents gladly make sacrifices to pay the fees.