Shrewsbury House School
School summary
Founded in 1865, Shrewsbury House is a small independent prep school for boys aged 7 to 13 in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames. With around 323 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly nine to one, classes are small and individual attention is built into the daily rhythm. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant on regulatory standards. It is a focused, traditional preparatory school designed to ready boys for senior school entry at 13.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 June 2025
Teaching & academics
An ISI rating of 'excellent' across the board points to strong teaching and a well-supported learning environment, reinforced by the generous staffing ratio. The school caters to a notable proportion of boys with additional needs, with around 13 per cent receiving SEN support. A wide scholarship programme, spanning academic, music, drama, art, DT, sport and a Foundation award, signals both how the school stretches its pupils and the range of strengths it recognises.
Executive Head · Joanna Hubbard
Beyond the classroom
Sport sits at the heart of school life, with football, rugby and cricket as the main games. Scholarships in art, music, drama and design and technology reflect a breadth of provision beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1865
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.46%
- EHC plans
- 0.64%
Mobile phone policy
Phones to be handed to driver when embarking the bus. On arrival at school, these are retained by the senior deputy head during the school day. They may only be used to make calls to parents/carers regarding alterations to travelling home arrangements, and only with permission/supervision. No internet/games to be accessed from phones; no apps/camera can be used. No phones on school outings, trips or activities unless the executive head has given permission. Internet disabled Kindles/i-watches are permitted. No other electronic devices are permitted. If abused, device is confiscated, returned to parents, and the pupil loses the option to bring devices to school.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,170 - £27,558
Some bursaries available for new entrants. Hardship awards for existing pupils.
Schools nearby
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Berrylands School
Kingston upon Thames, London
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Tennis Avenue School
Surrey, Greater London
Milbourne Lodge School
Esher, South East
Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston, Greater London
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A small, high-performing boys' prep with the staffing and breadth to nurture individual talent. Day fees run from around £19,170 to £27,558, with some bursaries and hardship awards to widen access.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.