Admissions

Friends' Prep

We warmly invite you to visit the Preparatory Department to meet our pupils and staff, explore our small class sizes and extensive grounds, and discover what make our Friends’ Prep community so special. We provide a well-rounded education that extends beyond traditional academics, emphasizing personal growth, outdoor learning and values to prepare our pupils for a diverse and ever-changing world.

We welcome applications at any time for all classes up to and including Prep 6. The Board of Governors will only consider applications for Prep 7 in exceptional circumstances. We set an upper limit on class size of 26 pupils, this ensures that each child receives a high level of attention and support from staff.

For more information, please read our admissions policy here.

If you wish to secure a place for your child, please click the button to complete an application form. Once we receive this, we will contact you as soon as possible to guide you through the admissions process.

Application form

2025-26 Fees

Fee Information

Fees are usually paid by direct debit over ten months (September-June). Sibling discounts will be applied to the tuition fee for a third or subsequent child.

Tuition Fee (Prep 1 – Prep 7)

£7,500 including VAT

Tuition Fee (Pre-Prep)

£4,250

Capital Fee

£70

Voluntary Contribution

£150

All Wraparound Care is pre-booked and paid for via the ParentPay app as required.

Breakfast Club

£3 per day

After School Club

£6 per hour

We require a £350 deposit per application to secure your place, deducted from the first month’s fees. Please note that fees are set annually by the Board of Governors and are subject to change in the next academic year.

A parent or guardian who wishes to withdraw a child must give at least one full term’s notice in writing, otherwise fees for one half-term in lieu of notice will be charged.

“Our boys have benefited hugely from your first-rate teaching and care. We cannot think of a better start to their education than what they’ve experienced at Friends’ Prep.”

Elaine, Prep parent

Principal and students posing for a photo