Prep Admissions

Our school is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 located closely together across two sites in south west London. The principal points of entry into the Prep School are Nursery (3+), Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). 

Reception forms part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our focus is on building strong foundations for happiness, self-confidence and academic success. With a trailblazing curriculum, girls receive specialist teaching in subjects like French, Music and Physical Education (PE), alongside coding, phonics and outdoor learning. Small class sizes ensure individualised attention. Our award-winning facilities include a purpose-built gymnasium, dedicated music room, and expansive outdoor play areas that encourage risk-taking, resilience and teamwork. As a through-school, we support girls from Nursery to Sixth Form.

Our school is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18 located closely together across two sites in south west London. The principal points of entry into the Prep School are Nursery (3+), Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). 

In Year 3, our school expands from one form to two forms of entry, allowing us to welcome a significant number of new pupils from other local schools.

From Reception to Year 6, the school provides a rich curriculum that balances traditional academic subjects with creative and physical education. The school emphasises individualised learning, ensuring each girl is challenged and supported to achieve her best. Extra-curricular activities, pastoral care, and state-of-the-art facilities further enhance the holistic development of every pupil, fostering a love of learning and preparing them for future success. 

We invite families to visit the Prep school prior to submitting an application to get a sense of the opportunities available for your child. We offer multiple events including weekly small group tours on Wednesday and Friday mornings during term time.

Please click the link below to book a visit. 

Application Deadline: 5 December 2026

Assessment Mornings: 13 & 14 January 2027  

Offers sent out: Tuesday 19 January 2027  

Offer Acceptance Deadline: Friday 5 February 2027

Application Deadline: 5 December 2026

Assessment Mornings: 11 & 15 January 2027  

Offers sent out: Wednesday 20 January 2027  

Offer Acceptance Deadline: Friday 5 February 2027

We are delighted to announce that we have decided to expand our Year 6 cohort to three forms in September 2026. For further information on admissions, please contact prepadmissions@schs.gdst.net or call 020 8674 6912.

If you’re looking for a place for your daughter in Year 1 to Year 6 starting September 2026, a current Year 1 or Year 2 space, or for occasional vacancies in other year groups, please use the link below to submit an enquiry to our admissions team, or reach out via email at prepadmissions@schs.gdst.net or call 020 8674 6912.

Before the school can consider any candidate for entry, an application form must be completed and submitted, together with: 

• a non-refundable registration fee (refer to School Fees for further details)

• a current photograph 

• your daughter’s most recent school report 

• a copy of her passport (or birth certificate if passport is unavailable) 

Once you have applied for a 7+ space within our SCPS family, your daughter will be invited to visit us for an assessment morning on 19 November 2026. Pupils will complete written assessments in Maths, English (reading comprehension and writing) and participate in a fun and engaging team building activity. Our assessments are age-appropriate and designed to be a positive experience for the girls completing them. 

Prospective families can find detailed information on school fees by clicking the link below.

The principal points of entry into the Prep School are Reception (4+) and Year 3 (7+). However, we invite you to contact us if you are considering applying into other year groups. Please click below to begin an application.