Educare Small School
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey · KT2 6DZ
Educare Small School is a nurturing, child-centred independent primary and nursery in Kingston upon Thames serving ages 3–11. With just 35 pupils and a 26-year track record, it prioritises holistic development, stress-free learning, and personalised education over conventional pressures. The school integrates forest school, the Alexander Technique, and flexible curriculum delivery to foster confident, creative, emotionally-balanced learners.
- →Very small class sizes enabling individualised attention and bespoke learning pathways
- →Calm, nurturing ethos explicitly designed to reduce academic stress and anxiety
- →Weekly forest school immersion promoting resilience, independence and outdoor learning
- →Strong pastoral communication and sense of community between parents, teachers and children
Who thrives here
Children who thrive in intimate, low-pressure environments; those seeking holistic, child-led development over traditional academic drilling; pupils who benefit from flexible, creative pedagogy; families valuing emotional wellbeing alongside intellectual growth.
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Contact & visit
12 Cowleaze Road
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
KT2 6DZ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Educare Small School?
Day fees at Educare Small School are approximately £9,677 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Educare Small School?
Educare Small School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Educare Small School a boarding school?
Educare Small School is a day school in Kingston upon Thames and does not offer boarding.
What is Educare Small School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Educare Small School “Good” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Stress-free, anxiety-reducing environment in contrast to mainstream primary schools
✓Strong personalised approach and immersive, thematic curriculum delivery
✓Excellent accessibility and communication with families; strong sense of community
✓Supportive transition for children struggling in conventional settings
✓Holistic, balanced child development prioritised alongside academics
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; quality assurance external to school requires alternative evidence
!Very small roll (35 pupils) limits breadth of co-curricular and peer diversity
!Limited on-site sports/music facilities may restrict traditional specialist provision
!Gentle pace and child-led approach may not prepare sufficiently for selective secondary entry