Parkside School
Cobham, Surrey, South East · KT11 3PX
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.
253
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,670
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 253
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16
- Location
- Cobham, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.parkside-school.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01932 862749
Headteacher
Headmistress Ms Nicole Janssen
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.03%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Personal mobile phones cannot be used on Parkside School premises or when on outings
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,010 - £23,670
Means tested bursaries offered on application
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
The last word
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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Parkside School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Parkside School located?
Parkside School is located at The Manor, Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, Cobham, KT11 3PX.
What type of school is Parkside School?
Parkside School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Parkside School?
Parkside School has approximately 253 pupils on roll.
What is Parkside School's inspection rating?
Parkside School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.