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King's House School

King’s House is a private prep school and nursery in Richmond for children aged 2 to 13 offering a broad and balanced education.

Richmond upon ThamesPrepCo EdAges 2–13Day394 pupils
Day fees
£23,655
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
394
Founded
1946
Next deadline
Offers: 30 Jun 2026
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Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Surrey for ages 2–13. Selective entry.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 2–13.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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About the head

Mr Mark Turner is the current Head of King’s House School and has been instrumental in fostering a warm and welcoming learning environment.

The school provides an excellent rounded education in a balanced, non-selective environment with a strong family ethos and commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

confidenceindependenceenthusiasmcreativityresilienceinclusion

Distinctive features

co-educational nursery

boys only Reception upwards but starting to admit girls year on year from Reception

small class sizes

broad curriculum with arts and STEM focus

strong pastoral care

close senior school relations

means-tested bursaries

Forest School

before and after school care

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Games (Year 1 to Year 3)Swimming (Year 1 to Year 3)RugbyNetballTennisMulti SportsHouse RugbyFootball

music

Music Ensembles and ConcertsKing’s House SingersMusic Ensembles

drama

DramaLAMDA

academic club

Touch TypingChess ClubSTEM ClubEntrepreneur Club

other

Forest SchoolArt ActivitiesArt ClubsLego ClubDesign Technology ClubsArt ClubNature Club

Facilities

sports

Full size floodlit hockey pitch (off-site)Adult Football Pitches (off-site)Lacrosse Pitches (off-site)Rounders and Softball Pitches (off-site)Sports Hall4 full size cricket pitches (off-site)4 floodlit acrylic tennis courts (off-site)8 Rounders Pitches (off-site)400m athletics track (off-site)Dedicated areas for high jump, long jump and shot putt (off-site)Sports hall3G Pitch (off-site)6 adult football pitches (off-site)1 rugby pitch (off-site)2 lacrosse pitches (off-site)4 cricket nets (off-site)2 floodlit all-weather tennis courts (off-site)6 Softball Pitches (off-site)100m athletics track (off-site)Floodlit Hockey Pitch (off-site)Varied Sized Football Pitches (off-site)Cricket Pitches (off-site)Athletics Tracks (off-site)35-acre Sports Ground (off-site)Floodlit Netball Courts (off-site)Rugby Pitches (off-site)Floodlit Acrylic Tennis Courts (off-site)Two full size floodlit 3G pitches (off-site)6 floodlit netball courts (off-site)5v5, 7v7 and 9v9 pitches (off-site)8 junior rugby pitches (off-site)

arts

TheatreSchool's Senior Department specialist Art and Design Technology rooms

academic

Computer Suites3 Bar areas (off-site)Two Computing suitesScience LaboratoriesArt and Design Technology RoomsClubhouse (off-site)Clubhouse with 4 function rooms (off-site)Science laboratoriesThe Nest outdoor learning area (off-site)Outdoor Learning Area (The Nest) (off-site)Function Rooms (off-site)

wellbeing

Playgrounds

Where leavers go

2025
US Ivy0

Recent coverage

King's House School in Richmond, Surrey, received an 'Excellent' rating in all areas from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) following their June 2023 visit. The ISI report highlighted the pupils' excellent communication skills, articulate speech, positive attitude to learning, empathy towards others, and well-established sense of social responsibility.

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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
31 Mar 2026
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202531 Mar 2026TBCClosed

Open events

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£10,590per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £10,590VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £87,763
vs London avg (£24,000)56% below
By entry point · 2026-27
Nursery£10,590
4+£20,175
11+£26,340
Reception£20,175
7+£23,655

Bursaries & Scholarships

Max award
95%
Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
1
medium confidence data
Scholarships by category & award sizeView full bursary & scholarship guide

Term dates 2025-26

summer20 Apr 20262 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn3 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring6 Jan 202724 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer14 Apr 20277 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
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Questions parents ask

Common questions about King's House School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is King's House School best for?+

Independent co-ed prep school in Surrey for ages 2–13. Selective entry.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0208 940 1878 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to King's House School — see the "Schools like King's House School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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