Aberdour Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent prep welcoming children from the age of two through to eleven, Aberdour sits in Burgh Heath, near Tadworth in Surrey. With around 330 pupils, it offers a close-knit environment in which staff can know children well across the early years and primary stages. Its most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent, with full compliance met. Nearly 17 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to helping a range of learners.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded Aberdour its top grade of excellent, a rating that points to strong outcomes across its primary curriculum. As a school that takes children only to age eleven, its focus is firmly on building solid foundations and preparing pupils for the next stage of their education. The significant proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates that academic provision is geared to individual needs rather than a single pace.
Head · Mr Phillip Makhouli
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 16.97%
- EHC plans
- 0.91%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,985 - £18,090
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A small, highly rated prep where personal development is judged as strong as academic standards. It will suit families seeking attentive, individual care from the early years through to the end of primary school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.