Tower House Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 13, Tower House sits in Richmond upon Thames and keeps its roll to around 180. With roughly six pupils to every teacher, the staffing is unusually generous, allowing close attention to each boy as he moves from his first years through to the senior school transition at 13. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent, including for personal development, and found it fully compliant. Almost a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school willing to work with a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 June 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI's excellent judgement, paired with a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about six, points to a setting where teaching can be closely tailored. Academic scholarships are offered, recognising and rewarding stronger performers, while the high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates that boys who learn differently are accommodated rather than overlooked. The 4-13 age span means the school prepares boys for the common entrance and senior school stage rather than to an internal sixth form.
Headmaster · Neill Lunnon
Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom, scholarships in art, drama and sport signal genuine strengths in the creative and physical life of the school. These awards suggest boys with particular talents are encouraged to develop them alongside their academic work.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 29.31%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not allowed to remain with boys during school time and must be left in the school office and collected at the end of the school day
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £19,878 - £22,539
Bursaries and hardship awards available for existing pupils when needed
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A small, highly staffed boys' prep with an excellent ISI report and a notably inclusive approach to support. Families seeking individual attention through to the 13+ stage will find much to weigh here.
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Tower House Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.