Little Downsend Leatherhead
Leatherhead, Surrey · KT22 8ST
Little Downsend Leatherhead is a coeducational day nursery and pre-prep school serving ages 2–7 in suburban Surrey, part of the broader Downsend School group (which extends through senior school and sixth form). The school emphasises a 'Future Skills' vision centred on creative problem-solving, innovation, and preparing children for a rapidly evolving world. With 214 pupils and wraparound care, it offers a nurturing, immersive early years environment embedded in a larger independent school ecosystem.
- →Part of an established, innovative independent school group with clear progression to Downsend Junior and beyond
- →Future Skills curriculum emphasising creativity, problem-solving, and 21st-century competencies from age 2
- →Convenient suburban Leatherhead location with wraparound care and holiday clubs for working parents
Who thrives here
Young learners (2–7) whose parents value a progressive, inquiry-led approach and seek a school that feeds naturally into a larger independent sector pathway with strong leadership and forward-thinking ethos.
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Contact & visit
13 Epsom Road
Leatherhead, Surrey
KT22 8ST
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Little Downsend Leatherhead?
Day fees at Little Downsend Leatherhead are approximately £17,226 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Little Downsend Leatherhead?
Little Downsend Leatherhead admits pupils. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Little Downsend Leatherhead a boarding school?
Little Downsend Leatherhead is a day school in Leatherhead and does not offer boarding.
What is Little Downsend Leatherhead's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Little Downsend Leatherhead “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Innovative Future Skills curriculum fostering creativity and independent thinking from age 2
✓Strong leadership under Rebecca Tear with track record of school transformation and forward-thinking vision
✓Convenient location with wraparound care and holiday clubs; seamless progression pathway through Downsend group
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited external verification of teaching quality and safeguarding standards