PrepCo-educationalISI · Excellent

Bishopsgate School

· TW20 0YJ

Pupils

410

Day fees

£17k

Inspection

Excellent

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Bishopsgate School is a well-established coeducational day prep school in Egham, Surrey, serving pupils from age 3 through to 13. The school offers continuous entry points across the early years and senior departments, with a traditional prep school ethos balanced by contemporary pastoral care. It provides a structured, supportive environment designed to prepare pupils for selective senior school entry.

  • Flexible entry points from Nursery through to Year 8 allowing tailored progression
  • Strong record of senior school placements, particularly to grammar and selective independents
  • Smaller class sizes typical of quality prep schools enabling individualised attention
  • Established day-only structure with extended care options suitable for working families

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from clear structure and traditional teaching methods, those aiming for selective senior school entry, and families seeking a day-only local prep with good pastoral oversight and broad subject range.

Strengths at a glance

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Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded1996
Number of pupils410
Pupils with SEND31
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£16.5k/yr
AssociationsISC
Settingsuburban
LocationSituated in Egham, Surrey, with good rail links to London and convenient bus access; the postcode TW20 places the school in a well-served commuter area near the M25.

Contact & visit

Bishopsgate Road, Englefield Green, Surrey

TW20 0YJ

www.bishopsgate-school.co.uk
01784432109
Mr Peter Thacker, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Egham12 min
Virginia Water8 min
Local bus routes5 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Bishopsgate School?

Day fees at Bishopsgate School are approximately £16,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Bishopsgate School?

Bishopsgate School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Bishopsgate School a boarding school?

Bishopsgate School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.

What is Bishopsgate School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Bishopsgate School “Excellent” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Caring pastoral environment with good staff-to-pupil relationships

Effective preparation for selective senior school entry and 11+/13+ assessments

Traditional, well-organised teaching suited to structure-seeking pupils

Convenient location and day-only model popular with local families

Common concerns

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; no recent formal external validation of standards

!Limited information publicly available online may deter thorough due diligence

!Smaller prep may have fewer specialist facilities and wider co-curricular range than larger independents