12 Cowleaze Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 6DZ
10 simple reasons to choose Educare Small School
Independent prep school and nursery in Kingston upon Thames.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Educare Small School fees are £2,320 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Educare Small School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best independent prep schools in Kingston Upon Thames and one of the 5 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 10.4 pupils per class and 8.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Eschewing the local intensity of exam preparation culture, the school aims for a balance of intellectual, physical and emotional development. It could be considered an 'alternative education provider'. Destinations for Educare Small School leavers are mainly local state schools, though some continue within independent education.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Science and humanities are taught as topics. The curriculum also includes PSHE, French.
All lessons are taught by the class teacher. Some specialist teachers for Alexander Technique.
A unique feature of the school is "Movement Circle" (like Tai Chi) to start the day, and "Quiet Time" after lunch where pupils lie down, meditate or practice Alexander Technique. All pupils attend Forest School once a week.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The Friday curriculum is dedicated to music. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles.
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Educare Small School
Independent Prep Schools
Surbiton High Girls' Prep School (1.1 miles); Surbiton High Boys' Preparatory School (1.3 miles); Holy Cross Preparatory School (1.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School, Kingston upon Thames (0.2 miles); Latchmere School (0.7 miles); Fern Hill Primary School (0.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Kingston Grammar School (0.5 miles); Surbiton High School (1.2 miles); Canbury School (1.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Tiffin School (0.3 miles); The Tiffin Girls' School (0.9 miles); The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles).