Kingston upon Thames, Surrey · KT2 7SH
Park Hill School is a small, coeducational day prep school in Kingston upon Thames serving pupils aged 3–11. With just 104 pupils, it offers an intimate, family-oriented learning environment characteristic of independent prep schools in suburban Surrey. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, making it a relative newcomer to formal accountability frameworks.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from close pastoral care and a less formal, play-led early years approach; families seeking a nurturing local prep rather than a high-pressure hothouse.
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8 Queen's Road
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
KT2 7SH
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Day fees at Park Hill School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
Park Hill 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.
Park Hill School is a day school in Kingston upon Thames and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Park Hill School “Excellent” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family atmosphere with strong pastoral care
✓Attentive staff who know each child well
✓Flexible approach suitable for young learners
Common concerns
!No Ofsted track record limits evidence of quality assurance
!Small school may lack breadth of facilities and specialist staff compared to larger preps
!Limited public information raises questions about transparency and outcomes