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Broomfield House School

Broomfield is an independent co-educational school in the heart of Kew for children aged 2 to 11. We are proud to be Kew’s oldest private school, educating and inspiring local children since 1876.

Day fees
£24,270
Entry
Observation + School ExamSelective
Updated 4 months agosource
At a glance

Key facts

Head
Mr Anstey
Headmaster
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
160
107 girls, 71 boys
Location
Richmond upon Thames
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
2 to 11
Religious ethos
Church of England
Founded
1876
Entry points
2+, 3+, 4+, 5+, 6+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+
Nearest station
Kew Gardens
Average class
24 pupils
Scholarships
Academic, Music
Overview

About Broomfield House School

Broomfield House School is a happy, homely place where children are nurtured and stimulated to achieve their potential. The school fosters a love of learning and curiosity, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, creativity, and character development. Specialist teaching includes art, music, drama, languages, and physical education. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, clubs, and trips. Located next to Kew Gardens, it benefits from proximity to nature and has spacious classrooms, art and music studios, a computing lab, and outdoor play spaces. The school prepares children for a successful transition to senior schools that align with their strengths and aspirations.

Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 2–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 2–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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Open events

Private tours by arrangement with admissions.

Fees

£24,270per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £29,12420% VAT added7 years: £233,250
vs London avg (£24,000)1% above
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Bursaries & Scholarships

Distinctive features

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Rising 3s entry

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Strong 11+ academic results with 97-98% offer accuracy

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Part of Dukes Education family with guaranteed senior school placement

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Dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme

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Forest School for early years

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Flexible early years attendance options

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Running ClubFootball ClubsFootball ClubfencingmultisportsFencing ClubkarateMulti-Sport ClubNetball Clubfootballnetballgymnastics

music

Chamber ChoirOrchestramusic

drama

Dance ClubdramaLAMDALAMDA Club

academic club

Eco ClubPythagorus ClubTechnokidsThe Inventors ClubLEGO ClubChess ClubPythagoras ClubSpanish ClubInventors ClubTechnokids Computing ClubMandarin ClubScience ClubDebating

service

Dukes Young Leaders Award

other

Umbrella Homework ClubCookery - Bake and PlayArt ClubBake and Play Cookery Club

Facilities

sports

Gymnasiumall-weather pitchSports Field in Old Deer Park (off-site)Sports Field, Old Deer Park (off-site)sports hall

arts

Art Studiosperformance studioart and music studioMusic Studios

academic

On-site kitchenDining HallLibraryComputing LabEarly Years Classrooms

wellbeing

After School Care FacilitiesForest SchoolBefore School Care FacilitiesPlaygroundforest school area

Latest exam results

Outcomes2025
98
accuracy in predicting 11+ offers to leading senior schools

Where leavers go

20262025
US Ivy00

Qualifications offered

11+

Recent coverage

February 2026

Broomfield House School received the highest commendation from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, awarded an ‘Area of Significant Strength for the Quality of Education.’ Inspectors noted pupils “make particularly rapid progress from their starting points,” praising the ambitious curriculum and highly effective teaching.

July 2025

Broomfield House School's 24 Year Six pupils earned 105 senior school offers, including 11 scholarships, across 22 independent schools.

February 2025

Broomfield House School was recognised as one of the top 15 UK prep schools and among the world’s 100 leading private schools in the 2024 Spear’s Schools Index.

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Inspection

ISI inspection, 2 Dec 2025

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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring6 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer21 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

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Where pupils go 2026 · 19 offers

ACS Cobham
1 offer
Godolphin & Latymer School
1 offer
Hampton Court House
1 offer
Ibstock Place School
1 offer
Kew House School
1 offer
King’s College School, Wimbledon
1 offer
Kingston Grammar School
1 offer
Lady Eleanor Holles School
1 offer
Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith
1 offer
Nonsuch High School
1 offer
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
1 offer
Radnor House School / Kneller Hall
1 offer
St Paul’s School
1 offer
St Paul’s Girls’ School
1 offer
Surbiton High School
1 offer
Thomas’s College
1 offer
Wallington High School for Girls
1 offer
Westminster Under School
1 offer

Policies & documents

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Broomfield House School best for?+

Broomfield House School suits: Families looking for a prep school covering ages 2–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.

How much are the fees at Broomfield House School?+

Day fees at Broomfield House School are £8,090 a term in 2026-27 (£24,270 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.

When is the next open day at Broomfield House School?+

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How does admissions work?+

Broomfield House School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.

Does Broomfield House School support SEND?+

Broomfield House School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.

What ages does Broomfield House School take?+

Broomfield House School takes pupils from age 2 to 11.

Is Broomfield House School a day or boarding school?+

Broomfield House School is a day school.

Is Broomfield House School co-educational or single-sex?+

Broomfield House School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Broomfield House School?+

Broomfield House School is in Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3HS.

How do I contact admissions at Broomfield House School?+

Contact Broomfield House School by email at admissions@broomfieldhouse.com or phone on 02089403884.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.