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Kew Green Preparatory School[1]

Independent · ages 2–11

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Competition to get in

Admissions

Sibling priority
siblings 2026-10-14[2]
Sibling priority
We operate a policy of sibling priority 2026-10-14[3]
Sibling policy
We operate a policy of sibling priority and will then offer according to the date of registration. 2026-10-14[3]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
2–11[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
270[1]
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames[1]
Website
www.kgps.co.uk[1]
District
Richmond upon Thames[4]
Postcode
TW9 3AF[1]
URN
134932[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
240 2024/25[5]
SEN support
19.6% 2024/25[5]
EHC plan
0% 2024/25[5]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[5]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The school provides contact details for admissions, including email and phone number. 2026-10-14[3]
Bursaries
Limited number of means-tested bursaries covering a proportion of fees; for new applicants and existing pupils with significant unexpected change in circumstances; reviewed annually; independent financial assessment service used. Apply after registering; form sent after registration; supporting documents by stated deadline. No entry points or max stated. 2026-10-14[6]
Occasional places
The school states that spaces do become available in other year groups, including Year 1-Year 6. 2026-10-14[3]
Open events
The school lists two Open Morning events on Friday 6th November and Friday 15th January, both with the same booking URL. Entry Sept 2027[7]

Routes to senior schools

Assured place at 11+: Kew House School (Gardener Schools Group)
'Preferred entry' that the group describes as a guarantee of 4-18 education 'in all but exceptional circumstances'; KGPS pupils still pay the full Kew House deposit; unclear whether they sit the ISEB pre-test/interview like external candidates. Pupils at both Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School and Kew Green Preparatory School enjoy preferred entry to the Gardener Schools Group senior schools, Kew House School and Maida Vale School. In all but exceptional circumstances, this will offer the guarantee of 4-18 years education 2026-10-14[8]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
a high proportion of whom achieve highly coveted places at selective schools Pupils achieve well and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.[9]
Warmth
This results in a palpable community feel within the school. many pupils expressing high levels of happiness.[9]
Pastoral care
Pupils’ pastoral and emotional wellbeing is very well supported.[9]
Behaviour
pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour, positive relationships and strong manners across the school, contributing to a calm, respectful and inclusive environment.[9]
Learning support
the progress centre provides effective support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) Staff provide effective in‑class support, and where needed, high-quality additional interventions.[9]
Enrichment
A wide range of co-curricular opportunities extends learning beyond the classroom[9]
Pupil voice
Pupils embrace the opportunities provided for them to take on leadership roles.[9]
Independence
enquiry-based approaches that promote curiosity, independence and engagement in pupils’ learning.[9]
Collaboration
the newly introduced house system. This has reinforced the school’s value of collaboration.[9]
Structure
They have introduced new measures where behaviour does not meet expectations, such as restorative conversations and opportunities for reflections.[9]
Diversity
provide an inclusive learning environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity The school’s European languages day celebrates different languages and cultures within the school community[9]
Sport
Leaders ensure that sport is inclusive, with a wide range of sports offered[9]
Performing arts
They are provided with frequent opportunities to perform in front of an audience and display high levels of confidence while doing so.[9]
Visual arts
Their artwork is expressive and well executed. pupils in Year 2 are provided with expert advice on how to refine and elevate their artwork based on the style of Matisse.[9]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. kgps.co.uk: kgps.co.uk — Admissions Policy including Kew Green Nursery 1 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Thereafter, places are offered to siblings and, following sibling offers, places are then offered based on the child's age at date of registration. (p. 2)
  3. kgps.co.uk: kgps.co.uk — Admissions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    We operate a policy of sibling priority and will then offer according to the date of registration. (p. 1)
    Please do not hesitate to pick the phone up and talk to us at any time, our Registrars Michelle Wadsley and Davina Pilkington, will be very happy to answer any questions you may have on 020 8948 5999. (p. 1)
    Spaces do become available in other year groups so please do get in touch directly with our Registrar if you are looking for a place from Year 1 upwards. (p. 1)
    Children can be admitted at any stage throughout the school, providing spaces are available. (p. 1)
  4. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. kgps.co.uk: kgps.co.uk — Bursaries. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    At Kew Green Preparatory School (KGPS), we are committed to widening access to a Kew Green Prep education for children who will thrive here and whose families may benefit from financial support. We have a limited number of bursaries currently available and are pleased to offer a means-tested bursary programme to assist families for whom the full cost of fees may present a barrier. (p. 1)
    Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need and are intended to support families who share our values and wish their child to benefit from the breadth, ambition and care that characterise a KGPS education. (p. 1)
    Awards may cover a proportion of school fees, depending on individual circumstances and are reviewed annually to ensure continued eligibility. (p. 1)
  7. kgps.co.uk: kgps.co.uk — Book an open morning. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    Forthcoming Open Morning Dates (p. 1)
    Friday 6th November @ 9am (p. 1)
    Friday 15th January @ 9am (p. 1)
  8. kewhouseschool.com: kewhouseschool.com — Our preparatory schools. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Pupils at both Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School and Kew Green Preparatory School enjoy preferred entry to the Gardener Schools Group senior schools, Kew House School and Maida Vale School. In all but exceptional circumstances, this will offer the guarantee of 4-18 years education (p. 1)
  9. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (19)
    Leaders ensure that sport is inclusive, with a wide range of sports offered (p. 9)
    This results in a palpable community feel within the school (p. 3)
    many pupils expressing high levels of happiness (p. 3)
    a high proportion of whom achieve highly coveted places at selective schools (p. 7)
    Pupils achieve well and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning (p. 3)
    Pupils' pastoral and emotional wellbeing is very well supported (p. 9)
    pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour, positive relationships and strong manners across the school, contributing to a calm, respectful and inclusive environment (p. 9)
    provide an inclusive learning environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity (p. 3)
    The school's European languages day celebrates different languages and cultures within the school community (p. 11)
    They have introduced new measures where behaviour does not meet expectations, such as restorative conversations and opportunities for reflections (p. 9)
    A wide range of co-curricular opportunities extends learning beyond the classroom (p. 3)
    Pupils embrace the opportunities provided for them to take on leadership roles (p. 11)
    Their artwork is expressive and well executed (p. 9)
    pupils in Year 2 are provided with expert advice on how to refine and elevate their artwork based on the style of Matisse (p. 7)
    enquiry-based approaches that promote curiosity, independence and engagement in pupils' learning (p. 7)
    the newly introduced house system. This has reinforced the school's value of collaboration (p. 5)
    They are provided with frequent opportunities to perform in front of an audience and display high levels of confidence while doing so (p. 9)
    the progress centre provides effective support for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) (p. 9)
    Staff provide effective in-class support, and where needed, high-quality additional interventions (p. 7)