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Head’s Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to King Edward VI Preparatory School, in beautiful rural Hampshire. We are the feeder school to King Edward VI, Southampton and offer the all-important foundations to a successful onward journey.

Our ambition is to ensure our children flourish and become the very best version of themselves. We strive to uncover and nurture talents and passions, develop strength of character and promote a deep love of learning. We are hugely ambitious for our children, but do not believe academic rigour has to be to the detriment of a happy childhood. Thriving outside the classroom is just as important as innovating within it. Ultimately we want our children to be confident advocates for change and powerful contributors to society.

Our website should open a window to what makes us… us! If you would like to find out more I would be delighted to welcome you to KES Prep, in person.

Mrs Rebecca Smith

Headmistress

 

Celebrating individuals

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Orla

Life at KES Prep Through Orla’s Eyes

Lift others’ means to me, be kind and encourage people

Hari

Hari’s Big Adventure: Life as Head Boy at KES Prep

I liked the idea of the responsibility, I think I’m quite good at public speaking - I’ve done quite already

Miss Cole

Blowing the Whistle on the World Stage

It is exciting when you come back to school and pupils say ‘oh! we saw you on TV, miss'

Simon Williamson

From Prep Portacabins to 100 Marathons

It was all about the group of friends that we had, that we all went on that school journey together.

Lucas

From KES Prep to Senior School

You get to write, imagine and try out ideas. It’s not just about learning - it’s about exploring what you can do with

James and Anna

James and Anna, Head Boy and Head Girl, 2023-2024

It was a joy and a privilege to be the first Year 6 Head Girl and Head Boy.

Ember

Year 2

She loves each day at nursery and is thriving due to the creative, caring and happy environment.

Mrs Blow

Year 2 Parent

The Early Years staff were fantastic at integrating my daughter into the group and helping her find her feet.

Mrs Blakemore

Early Years parent

I recommend KES Prep to people all the time! I love it here.

Mr Davies

Ex Parent at KES Prep

KES Prep has delivered in spades, I have been so impressed with the care, joy and energy that the teachers share daily.

Bonnie

2022 Leaver

When I joined I was worried, but I felt so welcome and settled in quickly.

Benjamin

2022 Leaver

I have been attending KES Prep since Nursery and know the school inside out. I have loved this school since day one.
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KES Prep at a glance

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acres of grounds

1,000

practical science lessons completed every year from Nursery to Senior School

2,000

logins on spellzone a month

90

day visits and residential trips this academic year.