3+ JOIN OUR PRE-PREP
From September 2027, King Edward’s Pre-Prep will be moving to our North Road Campus. This tranformational project will create a single, purpose-built school for children 3-11 years. This will combine KES's early years expertise with the very best aspects of its current Junior School offering to create a sector-leading, future-focused primary education.
For the 2026/27 academic year, the Pre-Prep will remain at Weston Lane. The School will continue to accept in-year applications, subject to availability.
Please take a moment to read our Pre-Prep Entry Guide and FAQs below. If you have any further questions, or would like to book a visit at our Pre-Prep, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly Admissions team.
PRE-PREP ENTRY GUIDE
| STEP 1: GET IN TOUCH |
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| Contact our Admissions team to confirm availability and arrange to visit. Our main Open Morning takes place in September/October each year. Individual tours are also available throughout the year. |
| STEP 2: APPLY |
| Parents will be invited to complete the Online Application Form. Please note: There will be a non-refundable application fee. |
| STEP 3: ASSESS |
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Nursery/Reception Admissions: Our Admissions team will contact you to arrange a ‘stay and play’ session. This lasts approximately 45 minutes. A parent or carer must also be present. Year 1/Year2 Admissions: Our Admissions team will contact you to arrange a taster day. |
| STEP 4: OFFER |
| One of our Senior Management Team will provide feedback and confirm whether we are able to offer a place. |
| STEP 5: ENROL |
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If an offer is made, a contract will be issued. A place will be confirmed by the School once all paperwork has been returned and a £500 deposit paid. Please note that this deposit will be deducted from the child’s final account upon leaving King Edward’s School. |
PRE-PREP frequently asked questions
| WILL VAT BE ADDED TO NURSERY FEES? |
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Currently, Nursery provision will remain exempt from VAT but fees for all Reception class pupils (including those below compulsory school age) will be subject to VAT at 20%. To see our Fees and Charges, please click here. |
| can my child join just for the Nursery year? |
| No, our Nursery is a pre-school year for children who are moving into our Reception class. |
| Is there a minimum number of sessions required in Nursery? |
| Children are required to attend a minimum of four sessions initially; this can either be four mornings/afternoons or two full days. There is an expectation that children will increase their number of sessions later in the year as they prepare to move up to Reception class. |
| Is your Nursery open all-year round? |
| The Nursery is open term-time only, in line with the main school calendar. |
| Do you support 15 and 30 hours funding? |
| We currently offer 15 hours per week universal funding and the 30 hours extended funding under the Early Years Entitlement Scheme. Please be aware that from September 2026 we will only be offering the 15 hours universal government funded childcare to all our parents; we will no longer offer the 30 hour funded places |
| Do you accept childcare vouchers/payments via the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme? |
| Yes, we accept these payment methods towards Nursery tuition fees, wrap-around care and after-school co-curricular clubs. They cannot be used towards school fees from compulsory school age onwards. |
| Do you offer wrap-around care for Pre-Prep and Nursery children? |
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Yes we do. For the 2026/27 academic year, this takes place in Teddy’s Lodge, located at the front of the School. This is a pre-bookable service, which must be booked in advance on the School’s Gateway App. Each session is supervised by experienced professionals. There is a charge for this service. EARLY BIRDS8:00am – 8:30am AFTER-SCHOOL CARE3:15pm – 5:45pm |
START AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
To apply for a place at King Edward’s, simply click on the ‘Apply To KES’ button below and you will be directed to our Admissions Application page.
