Waterlooville · PO8 9NJ
Kingscourt School is a small, coeducational prep school in Waterlooville serving ages 3–11 as a day-only establishment. With approximately 125 pupils, it offers a traditional independent prep education focusing on core academics and well-rounded development. The school serves families across south Hampshire and Portsmouth seeking a nurturing, smaller-scale alternative to larger preps, though it remains relatively under-the-radar locally.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from close staff-pupil relationships in a smaller community setting, and families seeking a traditional prep approach without the scale of major independent schools. Children aged 3–7 typically thrive in the nurturing EYFS and lower prep environment.
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Catherington House, 182 Five Heads Road, Catherington
Waterlooville
PO8 9NJ
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Day fees at Kingscourt School are approximately £11,400 per year (2024/25).
Kingscourt 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.
Kingscourt School is a day school in Waterlooville and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Kingscourt School “Excellent” (2018).
Frequently praised
✓Close-knit community feel with strong staff-pupil relationships
✓Solid grounding in literacy and numeracy for Year 6 leavers
✓Accessible local school without long commutes
Common concerns
!Limited facilities and co-curricular breadth compared to larger preps; families may need to supplement externally (music tuition, clubs)
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, so no independent assurance of teaching quality or safeguarding standards