Address: Layton House, Ferry Lane, Kew Green TW9 3AF
Website: kgps.co.uk
Founded: 2004
Number of Pupils: 270 (135 boys, 135 girls)
Ages: 2-11
Termly Fees: From £7,758
Head Teacher: Mr Aidan McLaughlin
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: There are three main points of entry: nursery (2+ and 3+) and reception (4+)
Contact: Registrars, Michelle Wadsley and Davina Pilkington; 020 8948 5999 or [email protected]
School Visits: By appointment or open mornings: kgps.co.uk/openmornings
The Curriculum
Kew Green Prep’s curriculum far exceeds the national average and prepares all pupils for their 11+ examinations in year six. The curriculum is underpinned by the school’s aim to see every child as an individual, championing curiosity, creativity, confidence and collaboration across all areas of school life and learning.
Co-Curricular
KGPS provides an excellent and specialist cocurricular provision in languages, art & DT, music, computing, drama and sports. It also offers full wrap-around care from 08.00-18.00. Extensive and wide range of extra-curricular club and trips.
Pastoral Care
At KGPS, every staff member knows every pupil and the strong relationships across the whole school community are evident in both impressive pupil outcomes and the happiness of staff, pupils and parents. The school’s ‘open door’ policy reflects a genuine partnership between teachers and parents, who collaborate to ensure pupils are motivated to learn and happy in their environment.
Recent Scholarships
Ibstock Place, Kings College, Hampton, Wimbledon High, Kew House, Emanuel, Kingston Grammar.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, happy, respected and inspired. Excellent education must reach beyond a prescribed knowledge-based curriculum and challenge pupils to ask questions, think in an abstract and critical way, nurture adaptable mindsets, and an independent and articulate voice. The school culture should embrace who the child is becoming while they succeed and achieve academically and flourish pastorally.
Outstanding Characteristics
The school is located in an idyllic setting, located moments from the Royal Botanic Gardens and the River Thames. Kew Green Nursery, opened in September 2022, is located close by. KGPS’ ‘through schools policy’ means that, in all but exceptional circumstances, pupils from the prep school are automatically offered entry to the senior schools within the Gardener Schools Group.
Part of the Gardener Schools Group – one family, four schools, one vision.
