St Andrew's Prep

Since 2021, Tom Gregory. He attended the school himself, vowing – as typical youngsters do – ‘never to return’! Teaching certainly wasn’t on the cards following his media studies degree from Plymouth Marjon University, when he ‘fell into’ finance in

Academically non-selective, with main entry points at nursery (from 9 months) and reception, years 3, 5 and 7 via taster days and a meeting with the head. Spaces sometimes available at other points too. ‘If it’s the right fit, we’ll make it work,’

At 13+, around 90 per cent to Eastbourne College. Others to Prior Park College, Roedean, Shrewsbury, St Edmund’s Canterbury, Cranbrook, Bede’s, Durham School, Stowe, Battle Abbey and Bedford School. Twenty-six scholarships in 2025

Capacity for 50 full, weekly and flexi boarders in the two upper floors of the main building. About two-thirds are full-time, mostly international pupils from Spain, Hong Kong, South Korea, China and France. Spacious dorms (two to six beds), with

Means tested bursaries available. Academic, music, art, drama and sport scholarships awarded, offering fee remittance between five and 20 per cent.

A school so cheerful that even the groundsmen are the chirpiest we’ve seen, apologising for the leaf blower as we arrive. They work very hard, judging from the meticulously kept estate. Founded on the current site (originally a farm) in 1877, the

A school that values kindness and nurtures loyalty, pride and character. Where children grow up at their own pace in a safe inspiring environment by the sea.