Parkside School
School summary
A small independent school in Cobham, Surrey, Parkside takes pupils from age 2 right through to 13, giving families a settled route across the early years and prep stages. With around 253 children on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 16, classes are part of a deliberately intimate community. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and confirmed that compliance requirements were met. Just under one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's top 'excellent' judgement points to strong teaching and outcomes across the prep age range. Academic scholarships are available, sitting alongside a maintained pupil-to-teacher ratio that keeps groups manageable. The mix of mainstream provision and a notable level of SEN support indicates attention to individual progress.
Headmistress · Ms Nicole Janssen
Beyond the classroom
Beyond academics, Parkside backs a broad set of interests through its scholarship programme, which spans Art, Drama, Design Technology, Music, Football and wider Sport. This breadth gives creatively and athletically minded children clear avenues to develop their talents.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.03%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Personal mobile phones cannot be used on Parkside School premises or when on outings
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,010 - £23,670
Means tested bursaries offered on application
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A close-knit prep school under Headmistress Ms Nicole Janssen, with excellent inspection ratings and means-tested bursaries to widen access. A strong fit for families wanting individual attention from nursery age through to 13.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.