When you walk into Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School, you are met with a buzz of activity and a clear sense of purpose. In each classroom, you will find enthusiastic, focused boys, hanging on every word of their teachers. We balance traditions and proven methods of instruction with innovative approaches to teaching, creating a dynamic curriculum that both challenges and excites every boy. At any one moment, you might see boys learning an instrument, taking part in sports and PE, singing in Key Stage choirs, tackling complex mathematical problems, reading intently, or receiving support designed to help every boy thrive.
We are proud of our excellent academic record, built on a rich and broad curriculum from Reception to Year 6. Our boys genuinely love coming to school. They are taught by expert teachers who know them well and spark curiosity. Each boy is supported and stretched, helping him to recognise his strengths, develop new skills and grow in confidence.
We set high expectations for every boy and provide the right balance of challenge, individual attention and pastoral care so that he can reach his full potential. From the earliest years, he is encouraged to think critically, express ideas clearly and take ownership of his learning. Lessons are collaborative, creative and purposeful.
Life at the Boys’ Preparatory School extends well beyond the classroom. On the sports field, in the music hall, on stage and in our many clubs, every boy has space to explore who he is and what he can become. We promote independence and responsibility, and we expect boys to take pride in their achievements and to support one another.
Our boys live out the school motto, May love always lead us. Respect is our guiding principle. It shapes how we teach, how we care for boys and how we treat one another. Boys value their school and their environment, and they help to create the warm, inclusive atmosphere that defines us.
Above all, we want our boys to be happy and fulfilled. They will experience challenges and successes, as they should, within a supportive environment that builds resilience, ensures they feel known and helps them flourish as individuals.
The journey to each boy’s senior school is a chance to build a strong foundation for the future. Our aim is for every boy to leave us as a confident, kind and happy individual, fully prepared for the next stage of his education.
We warmly welcome you to visit and experience for yourself the passion of our teachers and the enthusiasm to learn that shines through in our boys.
Mr Byron King
Head of Surbiton High Boys’ Prep
