DirectoryKingston upon ThamesPrepShrewsbury House School
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Shrewsbury House School

Outstanding IAPS independent prep school for boys aged 4–13 in Surbiton, part of the St Paul's School Group. Tatler Best Head 2025.

Kingston upon ThamesPrepBoysAges 4–13Day323 pupils
Day fees
£28,260
How competitive entry is
Other + Non SelectiveCompetitive entry
Pupils
323
Founded
1865
Next deadline
Assessment: 13 Nov 2026
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Our take

Independent boys prep school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 4–13. Selective entry.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 4–13.
  • Parents who want a single-sex environment for their son.
  • 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.
  • Single-sex (boys). Comfortable for some children, less so for others — worth a visit on a normal teaching day rather than only an open-day showcase.
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About the head

Curious Minds, Lifelong Learners

Activities & co-curricular

sport

American Flag FootballAthlete Development ProgrammeAthleticsBasketballCricketFencingFootballFootball (Younger Years)LacrosseMulti SportMulti Sport (Younger Years)ParkourRugbyStreet DanceStreet Dance (Younger Years)SwimmingTable TennisTarget Shooting

music

ChoirsDrumming EnsembleJazz OneSHS VoicesString OrchestraTraining VoicesWind Orchestra

drama

Drama / Theatre ClubFilmmakingLAMDATheatre Club

academic club

GreekInvestor ClubLanguages: GreekLanguages: SpanishLexia MathsLexia Maths 4sPhilosophyPhilosophy (Younger Years)Prep ClubReasoningReasoning ClubScience ClubSHS Debating SocietySpanishSTEAMSupervised ReadingYoung Enterprise

other

Advanced ArtAirfixAirfix Building BlocksArt ClubArt Club (Younger Years)Building BlocksChessCookeryDesign TechnologyDrawing SkillsPotteryRoboticsTouch Typing

Facilities

sports

20-metre heated swimming pool with retractable roof4G all-weather surface (on-site)7-acre off-site sports ground (Chessington)Full-size basketball courtSeven-acre off-site Sports Ground (Chessington) with Sports PavilionSports Hall with 4 cricket nets, bowling machines, video analysisSports Hall with four cricket nets (including bowling machines, video analysis, daylight tech lighting)Sports Pavilion

arts

Art Room (with laser cutter and laser printer)Dining Hall / Performance VenueD&T WorkshopEight Music Rooms

academic

Adventure PlaygroundArt Room with laser cutter and laser printerClassrooms with interactive smartboards, Chromebooks, iPads, laptopsDining Hall / performance venueDT WorkshopEight Music RoomsLibraryLight-filled classrooms with interactive smartboards, Chromebooks, iPads and laptopsThree science laboratories (incl. junior lab)Three Science Laboratories (two fully equipped + one junior)

wellbeing

Adventure playground

Where leavers go

2025
US Ivy0

Recent coverage

In 2025, Joanna Hubbard, Executive Head of Shrewsbury House School, was named Tatler’s Best Head of a Prep School, highlighting the school's award-winning leadership. The school continues to offer outstanding facilities, including a sports hall with advanced cricket training technology, a heated swimming pool with a retractable roof, and an IRB-certified all-weather sports surface. Shrewsbury House maintains its reputation as an exceptional IAPS independent prep school for boys aged 4-13, focusing on academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing students for successful transitions to senior schools.

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Application timeline

2 of 8 admissions stages have confirmed dates. Save this school to be notified when dates are published.

Open dayNot published
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Registration opensNot published
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Registration closesConfirmed
22 Jan 2027
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentConfirmed
30 Jan 2027
InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2027-28TBC22 Jan 2027TBCOpen

Open events

Assessment
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
9:00 am
7+ Assessment
Assessment
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
9:00 am
8+ Assessment
Assessment
Sat, 30 Jan 2027
9:00 am
Observed Play Session (4+)

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

Fees

£28,260per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £28,260Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £226,626
vs London avg (£24,000)18% above

Bursaries & Scholarships

Max award
100%
Means-tested
No
Scholarships
1
medium confidence data
Scholarships by category & award sizeView full bursary & scholarship guide

Excerpts

While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results.

Latest results
Latest results

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more. Teaching & learning 9:1 Pupil to...

Mobile phone policy

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Wellbeing

## URL: https://www.shrewsburyhouse.net/ (src=bd) ``` Shrewsbury House School | Shrewsbury House School Trust | Boys Private School in London ``` Shrewsbury House School | Shrewsbury House School Trust | Boys Private School in London Alert Info Search [About Us](/about-us) [Executive Head's Welcome](/heads-welcome) [St Paul's School Group](/st-pauls-school-group) [Why Shrewsbury House?](/why-shrewsbury) [Our Aims & Values](/aims-and-values) [Our Facilities](/facilities) [Leavers' Destinations](/leavers-destinations) [What Others Say](/what-others-say) [Latest News](/shrewsbury-house-news) [Shrewsbury House Blog](/blog) [Parent Partnerships](/parent-partnerships) [The Trust](/the-trust).

Inspection

Isi 5 Nov 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Standards met
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Term dates 2025-2026

summer21 Apr 20263 Jul 2026
autumn2 Sept 20269 Dec 2026
spring6 Jan 202724 Mar 2027
summer20 Apr 20278 Jul 2027
springNot yet published6 Jan 2027
summerNot yet published20 Apr 2027
autumnNot yet published2 Sept 2026

Policies & documents

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St Paul's School

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£9,551 – £35,847

Questions parents ask

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

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

Independent boys prep school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 4–13. 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?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

No open days currently listed. Save this school and we'll email when booking opens, or contact admissions to ask about private tours.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at registrar@shstrust.net or phone on +44 2083 993 066. 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 Shrewsbury House School — see the "Schools like Shrewsbury House School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

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