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Where next in your child’s education journey?

Top independent schools to consider in South West London and Surrey

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Feltonfleet Preparatory School, Cobham - co-ed 3-13

What makes Feltonfleet the first-choice school for so many parents is the integrity and practice of their core belief that individuals really matter. This conviction is underpinned by their valuesdriven ethos and a strong sense of community. Once again Feltonfleet was rated ‘excellent’ by the ISI in September 2018, and shortlisted for both the ‘Wellbeing initiative of the year’ and the ‘Sports award’ in the prestigious TES Independent School Awards 2020. The school provides an outstanding holistic education, both on the stunning 25-acre site and through their sector-leading Remote Teaching and Learning Programme.

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New ‘Little Sparks’ Pre-School at Holy Cross Prep, Kingston-girls 3-4

Holy Cross Prep School for girls is excited to be launching ‘Little Sparks’ Pre-School in September 2021. The pre-school girls will enjoy all the advantages of our school, specialist teachers, renowned care, fabulous facilities and unrivalled grounds all in the heart of Kingston. Come and join our award winning school. The school’s mission is to ignite the spark that will change the lives of all their girls. We set high academic standards and we are very proud of our sporting, musical and artistic achievements. The girls are well prepared for senior school. Holy Cross ignite a spark; the spark that will shape the life.

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Newland House School, Twickenham - co-ed nursery 3-4 and prep school 4-13

Launched in 2017, Newland House’s Nursery School has proved incredibly successful and popular with its surprising range of amenity and outdoor space. The Nursery offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for and is a place where children can develop their own style of learning. The focus is on increasing confidence and working with parents and children to create an individualised experience. Parents are quick to positively endorse their children’s experience praising the inspirational teaching, the range of stimulating activities and the progress that their children make. Prospective parents are welcome to visit.

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Parkside School, Cobham - co-ed nursery from age 2 and boys only 4-13 years old

At Parkside School children’s curiosity is awakened and their talents and passions are nurtured and developed. The ‘Parkside at Home’ programme during Covid 19 has delivered a full day of ‘live’ lessons, extracurricular clubs to reduce screen time, extra booster and scholarship groups and

exceptional communication via virtual coffee mornings, parents’ evenings and workshops. Shortlisted as the Best Independent Boys’ School in the UK in 2020. Academic excellence, outstanding sporting achievements, dynamic technological enterprise and exciting performing arts are all underpinned by exceptional pastoral care. Parkside pupils flourish and are valued as individuals. Open Event: Saturday 24th April. Bespoke individual tours also available.

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Reed’s School, HMC Independent School, Cobham - boys 11-16 and girls 16-18

Set amongst 40 acres of countryside in Cobham with excellent facilities, being part-boarding allows Reed’s to offer huge advantages for day pupils, such as wrap-around care and outstanding pastoral support, allowing each and every child to be known and valued. The values-driven education that pupils experience at Reed’s equips them not only with excellent academic qualifications and the interpersonal skills they will need for the future, but it ensures that when they leave they will possess a strong moral compass and a desire to go into the world and improve it.

reeds.surrey.sch.uk

Rowan Preparatory School, Claygate - girls 2-11

Rowan Preparatory School in Claygate, is a vibrant, friendly and nurturing community, with traditional values and a forward-thinking approach to education. For girls aged 2 to 11, Rowan offers a broad and adventurous curriculum. It has excellent sport facilities with a ‘sport for all’ approach and a highly developed arts programme spanning both creative and performing arts. All the girls progress to outstanding senior schools of their choice, equipped with life skills and knowledge for the next stage of their learning journey. Spring Open Morning: Friday 12 March 2021 at 9.30am

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The Study Prep School, Wimbledon - girls 4-11

The school is at an exciting stage in its history, with the news that its new building based at the school’s Wilberforce House site is now complete. The building will enhance the educational facilities for its current pupils, and preserve the school for the future generations of girls. The two storey structure is an impressive performing arts centre, six new classrooms, a bright and airy library and a new visitors’ entrance. The Study has long been renowned for its excellence in the creative arts and the performing arts space will be the central hub of music, drama and performance. We cannot wait for the girls to be at school and enjoy these superb new facilities!

thestudyprep.co.uk

Woodcote House School, Windlesham – boys aged 7-13

A family-run boarding and day school set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds in Surrey, offering flexible boarding and two daily bus services from and to London. Woodcote is a school where boys really can still be boys. The school provides a happy, secure environment where boys can live, learn and flourish as individuals. Small class sizes and excellent pastoral care ensure each boy derives maximum benefit from the diverse curriculum of academic subjects, sports, music, drama, art and extra-curricular activities. Woodcote boys are confident and respectful with a good sense of humour and balanced perspective on life. n

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