Kew College
Richmond, Surrey · TW9 3HQ
Kew College Prep is a co-educational day prep school and nursery in Richmond, Surrey, serving ages 3–11 with an emphasis on personalised, nurturing education alongside strong academic results. The school positions itself as offering a 'perfect blend' of individualised care and rigorous learning, underpinned by small class sizes and high staffing ratios. Located in the leafy Richmond area, it caters to professional families seeking both academic progression to selective senior schools and a supportive, enrichment-rich environment.
- →Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratio enabling personalised attention
- →Strong track record of 11+ entry to selective independent and grammar schools
- →Integrated nursery allowing seamless progression from age 3
- →Emphasis on nurturing pastoral care alongside academic rigour
- →Comprehensive enrichment curriculum including arts, technology and outdoor learning
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a structured, supportive environment with close attention to individual progress; families prioritising both academic excellence and wellbeing; children transitioning from nursery through to selective secondary entry.
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Contact & visit
24-26 Cumberland Road, Richmond, Surrey
Richmond, Surrey
TW9 3HQ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Kew College?
Day fees at Kew College are approximately £21,594 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Kew College?
Kew College 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 Kew College a boarding school?
Kew College is a day school in Richmond and does not offer boarding.
What is Kew College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Kew College “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓High staff-to-pupil ratios and personalised attention to each child's needs
✓Strong academic outcomes with successful progression to selective secondaries
✓Nurturing, supportive ethos that prioritises wellbeing alongside achievement
✓Well-resourced in modern facilities and technology integration
✓Accessible location in Richmond with good transport links
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent validation of standards
!Limited evidence of specialist provision for SEND or gifted-and-talented programmes
!As day-only, no boarding or extended care may suit working families but not others