Richmond, Surrey · TW9 3AF
Kew Green Preparatory School is a small, well-established day prep in the leafy Richmond area, serving children from age 3 through 11. It maintains a reputation for nurturing early-years and primary education with a traditional yet child-centred approach. The school benefits from its suburban Surrey location and close-knit community feel, though it remains relatively under the radar compared to larger London preps.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a small, nurturing day prep with traditional values and local community feel; parents who prioritise pastoral care and child-centred learning in the early years and lower school.
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Layton House, Ferry Lane, Kew Green
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 3AF
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Day fees at Kew Green Preparatory School are approximately £21,600 per year (2024/25).
Kew Green Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Kew Green Preparatory School is a day school in Richmond and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Kew Green Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family atmosphere with genuine care for individual children
✓Strong early-years provision and smooth transition into lower school
✓Caring, approachable staff and responsive pastoral leadership
Common concerns
!No recent Ofsted inspection means limited independent validation of standards
!Limited facilities compared to larger, better-funded preps in the area