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UK Private Prep Schools

Prep schools prepare pupils aged 7 to 11 or 13 for entry into senior independent schools. Families searching for the best prep schools prioritise academic rigour, breadth of opportunity and strong pathways to leading senior schools. Strong core teaching is combined with sport, arts and co-curricular programmes, helping pupils build independence and confidence.

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ACS Cobham International School

ACS Cobham International School

Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL

Fees from

£5,200 / term

Range £5,200 - £22,260 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 1,267 Day & Boarding
ACS Egham International School

ACS Egham International School

Egham, Surrey, TW20 0HS

Fees from

£5,000 / term

Range £5,000 - £12,060 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 488 Day
ACS Hillingdon International School

ACS Hillingdon International School

Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 0BE

Fees from

£4,900 / term

Range £4,900 - £11,600 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 546 Day
AKS Lytham

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT

Fees from

£4,416 / term

Range £4,416 - £6,248 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–19 792 Day
Abbey Gate College

Abbey Gate College

Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN

Fees from

£4,306 / term

Range £4,306 - £6,265 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 464 Day
Abbey School

Abbey School

Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

Fees from

£4,980 / term

Range £4,980 - £6,066 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 136 Day
Abbot's Hill School

Abbot's Hill School

Partner school

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP

Fees from

£5,150 / term

Range £5,150 - £9,330 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–16 423 Day

Abbotsford Preparatory School

M41 5PR, Lancashire, M41 5PR

Fees from

£3,348 / term

Range £3,348 - £3,553 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–11 173 Day

Abbotsholme School

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS

Fees from

£3,252 / term

Range £3,252 - £15,114 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–20 220 Day & Boarding

Aberdour School

Surrey, KT20 6AJ

Fees from

£2,460 / term

Range £2,460 - £7,422 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 330 Day

Abingdon School

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Fees from

£9,500 / term

Range £9,500 - £19,375 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 1,266 Day & Boarding

Abrar Academy

Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA

Fees from

£828 / term

Range £828 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–21 73 Day & Boarding

Ackworth School

West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT

Fees from

£2,380 / term

Range £2,380 - £15,748 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 428 Day & Boarding

Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY

Fees from

£3,900 / term

Range £3,900 - £7,080 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 197 Day & Boarding
Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood Junior School

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA

Fees from

£5,244 / term

Range £5,244 - £7,690 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 1–11 222 Day
Akeley Wood Senior School

Akeley Wood Senior School

Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AE

Fees from

£7,346 / term

Range £7,346 - £7,724 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 442 Day

Aldenham School

Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AJ

Fees from

£6,137 / term

Range £6,137 - £16,500 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 841 Day & Boarding
Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QE

Fees from

£3,926 / term

Range £3,926 - £6,228 (inc. VAT)

Girls 2–18 379 Day
Aldro

Aldro

Surrey, GU8 6AS

Fees from

£8,494 / term

Range £8,494 - £15,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–13 222 Day & Boarding
Aldwickbury School

Aldwickbury School

Hertfordshire, AL5 1AD

Fees from

£5,962 / term

Range £5,962 - £7,943 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 368 Day & Boarding
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in the UK

What is a prep school?
Prep schools educate pupils aged 7-13 and prepare children for senior school entry at 11+ or 13+.
What exams do prep schools prepare pupils for?
Many prep schools prepare pupils for 11+, ISEB Pre-Test and Common Entrance assessments.

Families can explore the UK private school glossary to understand key exams and admissions terminology.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-terms
What age do children start prep school?
Most pupils join prep schools at age 7, although some schools offer earlier entry.

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