Kew Green Preparatory School
Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW9 3AF
A small, single-site preparatory school of around 280 pupils, Kew Green Prep takes children from ages four to eleven in Richmond upon Thames. Founded in 2004, it is relatively young by the standards of many independent preps, yet it has earned the Independent Schools Inspectorate's top grade of 'excellent' for both education and personal development. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 15 to 1, classes are reasonably intimate, and a notable proportion of pupils, close to one in five, receive some form of SEN support.
280
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£25,894
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-11
- Pupils
- 280
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.kgps.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 894 85999
Headteacher
Headteacher Aidan McLaughlin
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Teaching & academics
The school's 'excellent' ISI rating speaks to the quality of teaching and learning across the prep years. As a school that finishes at eleven, much of its work is geared towards preparing pupils for entry to senior schools. The willingness to support nearly 20 per cent of pupils with additional needs suggests an inclusive approach within an academic setting.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.58%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 2004
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Only school-provided devices can be used for photographing/filming pupils and educational purposes. Children should be appropriately supervised when using mobile devices. Staff should check all apps and websites before use. School advises parents to purchase non-internet enabled phones for communication outside school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,274 - £25,894
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 February 2023
The last word
A compact, highly rated co-educational prep for families in Richmond seeking close attention and a strong launchpad to senior school. Day fees run from roughly £23,000 to £26,000 a year.
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Kew Green Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kew Green Preparatory School located?
Kew Green Preparatory School is located at Layton House, Ferry lane, Kew Green, Richmond, Richmond, TW9 3AF.
What type of school is Kew Green Preparatory School?
Kew Green Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Kew Green Preparatory School?
Kew Green Preparatory School has approximately 280 pupils on roll.
What is Kew Green Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Kew Green Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 7 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.