October 2025
The Unicorn School launched a Biodiversity Challenge with its Eco Warriors Club, focusing on sustainability facts and endangered habitats.
All-through school
The Unicorn School
Co-ed independent prep school for children aged 3 - 11 offering a broad and creative education with a focus on academic excellence and individual strengths.
Day fees
£9,720 – £20,124
Entry
Non Selective + ObservationSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Polly Fraley
Headteacher
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
136
86 girls, 73 boys
Location
Richmond upon Thames
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 11
Founded
1970
Entry points
3+, 4+, 11+
Nearest station
Kew Gardens
School buses
No
Average class
22 pupils
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School day
8.20am to 3.15pm
Saturday school
No
Wraparound care
Not offered
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Academic
Overview
About The Unicorn School
Unicorn School was founded in 1970 by local parents and teachers to offer a rounded education encouraging children to flourish creatively and enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment. The school prepares children for the future by cultivating academic skills alongside confidence, resilience, adaptability, kindness and compassion. It offers a vibrant range of extra-curricular activities including sports, arts, music, and clubs such as rock band, virtual reality, chess, karate, cookery, dance, pottery, golf, padel, riding and sailing. The school emphasizes community, diversity, pastoral care and wellbeing, providing a warm and nurturing environment with excellent relationships between children and staff.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–11) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Watch-outs
- 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.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
No 3+ dates published yet.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£9,720 – £20,124per year · Day · 2026-27
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Located opposite Kew Gardens
Small class sizes with specialist teachers
Nurturing environment with emphasis on pastoral care
State-of-the-art classrooms including sound-proofed music pods
Broad curriculum with extensive extra-curricular activities
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
Boxercise SessionsKarate ClubRunning ClubSquadUnicorn Swim Club
music
Jitterbugs (Pre-school music class)Little VoicesM:Tech Club (Music Technology)Music Theory ClubRock BandString OrchestraTutti FlutiUnicorn SingersViolin ClubWind & Brass Orchestra
drama
Musical Theatre
academic club
Debating ClubLa Jolie Ronde (French Club)Touch Typing Club
service
Eco Warriors Club
other
Breakfast clubJunior Clubs (Art, Board Games, Chess, Computer, Cookery, Dance, Design & Technology, Golf, Padel Tennis, Pottery, Riding, Sailing)Lego ClubSew What? InfantsSew What? JuniorsVirtual Reality ClubWellbeing Wednesdays (Drop-in sessions)
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Pools on the Park (off-site)
wellbeing
On-site KitchenOutdoor Space
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
Pre-Prep And Prep School Curriculum
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
February 2024
The Unicorn School announced that from September 2023 their Nursery Class offers full days Monday to Thursday and a half day on Friday, or parents can choose the mornings Monday to Friday.
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Pastoral care
Wellbeing
wellbeing of the children is our utmost priority. We provide a warm and nurturing environment along with the excellent relationships between children and staff which means that no child has any doubt the staff here will lend a safe and sympathetic ear whenever they may need it. Find out more ### Outdoor space to explore Sport
RegulationInspection
Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 9 Jun 2026
2 reports on file.
Meets expectations
- Isi · Educational Quality And Focused Compliance Inspection27 Jun 2023Meets expectations
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is The Unicorn School best for?+
The Unicorn School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–11) rather than separate prep + senior; 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 The Unicorn School?+
Day fees at The Unicorn School are £3,240 to £6,708 a term in 2026-27 (£9,720 to £20,124 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at The Unicorn School?+
No dates are listed yet. Save The Unicorn School and we'll email you when booking opens.
How does admissions work?+
The Unicorn School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.
Does The Unicorn School support SEND?+
We don't hold SEND details for The Unicorn School. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.
What ages does The Unicorn School take?+
The Unicorn School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.
Is The Unicorn School a day or boarding school?+
The Unicorn School is a day school.
Is The Unicorn School co-educational or single-sex?+
The Unicorn School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is The Unicorn School?+
The Unicorn School is in Richmond upon Thames, TW9 3JX.
How do I contact admissions at The Unicorn School?+
Contact The Unicorn School by email at registrar@unicornschool.org.uk or phone on 02089483926.
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