Rowan Preparatory School
School summary
A small girls' prep school in Claygate, Surrey, Rowan has educated pupils from the ages of 2 to 11 since 1936. With 286 girls on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around ten to one, classes are intimate and individual attention is built into the structure. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top judgement of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found the school fully compliant with regulatory standards. Led by Headmistress Mrs Sarah Raja, it suits families seeking a close-knit, single-sex environment through the primary years.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 24 June 2025
Teaching & academics
The 'excellent' ISI rating reflects strong provision across the school, supported by a low pupil-to-teacher ratio that allows teaching to be tailored. Notably, more than a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting genuine investment in identifying and meeting individual learning needs. As an all-through prep ending at 11, the focus is on preparing girls thoroughly for the next stage of their education.
Headmistress · Mrs Sarah Raja
Beyond the classroom
The ISI's matching 'excellent' grade for personal development indicates that pupils' growth beyond the classroom is taken seriously at Rowan.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1936
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 33.57%
- EHC plans
- 1.05%
Mobile phone policy
Discourages personal mobile technology devices. If needed, must be notified in writing, clearly labelled, switched off on arrival, handed to school office, collected at end of day, not switched on until leaving site.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,870 - £21,531
Pell Assisted Place Award - means tested bursary for pupils entering at year 3 (7+)
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Rowan Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.