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Private Schools in Kingston upon Thames

There are 10 private schools in Kingston upon Thames. Compare fees, rankings and open days.

Updated October 2026

Schools
10
Day fees
£9,677–£39,540 / year
Ages
2–18

Kingston upon Thames has 10 independent schools: 7 taking primary-age pupils and 5 with a senior school or sixth form. 5 co-ed, 3 girls' and 2 boys'. 1 offers boarding. The median top day fee is £23,856 a year, below the £26,493 median across London's independent schools. The highest-ranked on the Houseroom Index is Shrewsbury House School.

By type:Prep schools (7)Senior schools (5)Co-ed schools (5)

Best-ranked private schools in Kingston upon Thames

By Houseroom Index score

  1. Shrewsbury House School
  2. Kingston Grammar School
  3. Surbiton High School
  4. Rokeby School
  5. Holy Cross Preparatory School

Prep and senior schools

7 prep · 5 senior or sixth form · 3 girls', 2 boys', 5 co-ed

Top senior: Kingston Grammar School, Surbiton High School, Marymount International School

Top prep: Shrewsbury House School, Rokeby School, Holy Cross Preparatory School

Private school fees in Kingston upon Thames

Day fees a year
£9,677–£39,540
Median
£23,856
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Every private school in Kingston upon Thames

All 10 independent schools in Kingston upon Thames, A to Z, by stage.

Prep and junior schools (5)

Senior schools and sixth forms (5)

Private schools in Kingston upon Thames: common questions

What are the best private schools in Kingston upon Thames?
The highest-scoring independent schools in Kingston upon Thames on the Houseroom Index are Shrewsbury House School, Kingston Grammar School, Surbiton High School, Rokeby School and Holy Cross Preparatory School. The index weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
What is the best private secondary school in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston Grammar School is the top-ranked independent secondary in Kingston upon Thames on the Houseroom Index, followed by Surbiton High School and Marymount International School.
How much are private school fees in Kingston upon Thames?
Day fees in Kingston upon Thames range from £9,677–£39,540 a year, with a median of £23,856. Fees include 20% VAT since January 2025. Lunches, uniform and trips are extra.
How many private schools are there in Kingston upon Thames?
Houseroom lists 10 independent schools in Kingston upon Thames: 7 taking primary-age pupils and 5 with a senior school or sixth form, including 3 girls' and 2 boys' schools.
Are there boarding schools in Kingston upon Thames?
1 of the independent schools in Kingston upon Thames offer boarding (full, weekly or flexi).

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