Kitebrook Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent prep school in Moreton-in-Marsh, Kitebrook educates children from ages 3 to 13, with boarding available alongside day places. Around 345 pupils are taught at a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 12 to 1, giving the school an intimate feel. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good in its most recent inspection, and notably judged pupils' personal development to be excellent. One feature parents will notice immediately is the genuinely phone-free site: mobiles are not permitted for pupils, parents or staff, with boarders' phones kept in boarding during the day.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 8 July 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI's good rating and a ratio of roughly 12 pupils per teacher point to attentive, small-group teaching across the prep years. Academic and drama scholarships are offered, suggesting the school looks to recognise and stretch particular talents. Around 14 percent of pupils receive SEN support, indicating an established framework for those who need additional help.
Interim Head · Ms Christine Cook
Beyond the classroom
Drama clearly holds a place of importance here, reflected in the dedicated drama scholarships available to pupils. As a boarding-and-day prep school, the full-day and residential rhythm allows for activity beyond the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 14.29%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phone site, including pupils, parents and staff. Boarders may have a phone on site and these are kept in boarding during the day. No phones on residential trips.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,330 - £22,020
Prep Schools Trust bursary programme starts in year 3
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A small, nurturing prep where personal development was rated excellent and screens are kept firmly out of the school day. Worth a look for families wanting a close-knit setting with day and boarding options up to age 13.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.