St Andrew's Prep
School summary
Founded in 1877, St Andrew's Prep is a small mixed independent school in Eastbourne, East Sussex, caring for children from their earliest years through to age 13. With around 220 pupils on roll and a boarding option, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of 'excellent', both overall and specifically for pupils' personal development, and found that it met all compliance requirements.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI 'excellent' rating reflects strong standards across the school's prep years. Nearly one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting accustomed to identifying and helping a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are available alongside awards in music, art, drama and sport, giving able and talented children a route to recognition.
Headmaster · Tom Gregory
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in music, art, drama and sport point to a breadth of opportunity beyond the classroom. As a boarding-and-day school for younger children, life here extends across the day and into wider enrichment.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1877
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 17.9%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,013 - £27,206
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,029 - £38,680
Means tested bursaries available
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Bexhill Independent Special School
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A small, long-established prep that pairs top ISI marks with genuine boarding and day flexibility. Suited to families who value individual attention and a nurturing all-through start.
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St Andrew's Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.