We published the first version of this article in 2014 when prep school fees in London were ranged from £12,000 to £16,000. How times have changed! Who wouldn’t be dreaming of fees of £12,000 now? The question of affordability has become especially pressing following the introduction of VAT on private education, along with high rates

Would you like to encourage and develop musicality in your child but are already bored of singing the “Incy Wincy Spider” and “Wheels on the Bus” for the hundredth time? Would you like to find classes that encourage musicality and a variety of styles rather than repeating (shouting?) the same nursery rhymes over and over

Intensive 11+ Maths courses available in August 2026. The perfect preparation for all those going into Year 6 and sitting 11+ exams in the autumn term. Courses last 2 hours per day Monday to Friday (10 hours tuition in total) during all weeks in August. Multibooking discounts available. Options available are mornings (9am – 11am)

I receive many emails from parents around the world relocating to London. Just in the last week, I have received emails from mums and dads in New York, Dubai, Portugal and Mumbai! The problems faced by internationals moving to London with children tend to be very similar – what year group will their child be joining? Is it

In May 2026 Reed’s School announced its decision to move to becoming a fully co-educational school and that they are welcoming the already co-educational prep school Feltonfleet into the Reed’s family of schools. Reed’s School is delighted to be able to welcome girls to their First Form (Year 7) from September 2027 and Third Form (Year