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Shrewsbury House School

Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · KT6 6RL

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.

323

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£27,558

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-13
Pupils: 323
Pupil:teacher ratio: 9
Location: Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Website: https://www.shstrust.net/
Telephone: 020 8399 3066

Headteacher

Executive Head Joanna Hubbard

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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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 13.46%
EHC plans: 0.64%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Art ScholarshipFoundation ScholarshipSports ScholarshipSports ExhibitionMusic ScholarshipAcademic ScholarshipDT ScholarshipDrama Scholarship

Sport

Main sports

FootballRugbyCricket

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.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1865
Boarding: No

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.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £19,170 - £27,558

Some bursaries available for new entrants. Hardship awards for existing pupils.

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 13 June 2025

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The last word

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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