King Edward VI Preparatory School

King Edward VI Preparatory School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 in Romsey, Hampshire. It is part of a foundation with senior school, King Edward VI School.

Key facts about King Edward VI Preparatory School

  • King Edward VI Preparatory School is a coed pre-prep and prep day school.
  • The school welcomes approximately 300 pupils with boys and girls aged from 2 to 11 years.
  • King Edward VI Preparatory School is located at Romsey in Hampshire.

Why choose King Edward VI Preparatory School?

Headmistress Rebecca Smith says: 'Our provision for a personalised education, situated within 22 acres of rural Hampshire, allows for exploration. We hope that catering to the individual student will inspire, and develop a love of learning. We have created a wide curriculum that carefully balances academic rigour and focus with the sort of opportunities and experiences that remain with our pupils for the rest of their lives.'

What makes King Edward VI Preparatory School different?

Attain asked the school, what makes King Edward VI Preparatory School different – and why should parents consider it?

KES Prep is an exciting, independent preparatory school where boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years old thrive in its unique family environment.

When you visit, expect to see pupils who are happy, respectful and honest. These three fundamental attributes ensure that school leavers are fully prepared to move on to the next stage of their education and the start of their young adult lives.

There is plenty to please at KES Prep. The school has expanded beyond the traditional building, with modern wood-and-glass classrooms in blocks around the site for Nursery, KS1 and KS2. Additionally, there is an outdoor pool (weekly swimming lessons for all year groups April-Sept), huge sports hall, riding paddock, dance studio, music practice rooms, a science lab, dedicated ICT suites for both KS1 and KS2/3 plus a brand new Masterchef-style food tech kitchen and a newly-expanded Wellbeing centre.

KES Prep achieved 'Excellent' – the highest possible grading – in its latest Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The top grading was achieved in both academic achievement and personal development.

As the preparatory school for King Edward VI School in Southampton, its curriculum is designed to achieve the highest academic standards, without compromising the key skills its children need to be successful in the workplace and in life.

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Head, Governance and Inspections

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Head

Rebecca Smith is the Headmistress of Stroud, King Edward VI Preparatory School.

Rebecca Smith is Headmistress of King Edward VI Preparatory School.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. The school is part of the King Edward VI School foundation.

Inspections

King Edward VI Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

King Edward VI Preparatory School Open Days

Open Days provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Read more about the questions to ask at an Open Day and the things you can expect to see.
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KES Prep In Action

An opportunity to visit King Edward VI Preparatory on a normal working day, to meet the staff and children and explore the school's facilities and grounds. The event starts at 9.30am.

More about King Edward VI Preparatory School

King Edward VI Preparatory School location map

King Edward VI Preparatory School
Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZH.

Boys & Girls, 2-11 · Day

To discover more, visit the King Edward VI Preparatory School website.

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