Welcome from the Head of Girls’ Prep

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School, a happy and high-achieving prep school in Surrey for girls aged 4 to 11.. In addition to high academic achievement, our belief is that every girl should have the environment and opportunities to be inspired to discover her own passions, explore new opportunities, and develop the confidence to be herself. Our highly skilled team of staff are committed to providing a broad, enriching education that goes far beyond the classroom, because we know that in these formative years, the chance to try, explore, and discover is the pathway to a lifelong love of learning.

At Surbiton High, our values of compassion, respect, courage, inquisitiveness and community are central to all that we do. We believe that excellence looks different for every girl, whether her interests lie in sport, the arts, science, leadership, or a passion still waiting to be discovered. Our highly skilled and experienced staff strive to ensure that every girl feels seen, valued, and challenged and will have the encouragement, resources, and support to thrive.

Life at the Girls’ Prep is enriched not only through our ambitious curriculum and expansive co-curricular programme, but also through the strong connection our pupils feel to the wider School community. Our younger girls are inspired and supported by the older pupils, whose guidance and encouragement help them to grow in confidence and ambition.

From lessons in the classroom to performances on stage, competitive matches on the sports field, and service in the community, our girls are encouraged to grasp every opportunity that is available to them. This is a time for the girls to be inquisitive and experiment, to try new things with courage, and to discover where their talents and interests truly lie. We ensure that every girl, whatever her starting point or passion, can access the full breadth of experiences on offer and shape her own unique journey.

I warmly invite you to visit us and experience for yourself the energy, warmth, and joy that make Surbiton High Girls’ Prep so special.

Mrs Paula McIntyre
Head of the Girls’ Prep

We strongly feel that if our pupils feel happy, safe and secure, then the rest will naturally follow: this is certainly the case at the Girls’ Prep.

Girls' Prep FAQs

What ages do the Prep Schools cover?

Our Girls’ Prep and Boys’ Prep welcome children from Reception through to Year 6, giving them a happy, secure start before the next stage of their education. Get in touch and we will talk you through the year groups and the right entry point for your child.

Do girls move up automatically to the Senior School?

Girls in our Girls’ Prep are guaranteed a place in Year 7, though they do still take the assessment and interview alongside other applicants. We make the move as smooth as possible through familiar faces, shared events and a structured transition, so it means less upheaval and a confident start to Year 7.

How do you help children settle in?

Settling in matters as much to us as academics. New children are paired with buddies, supported closely by their class teacher, and eased in through a planned induction so that they feel at home quickly — and so do you.

What is the school uniform, and where do we buy it?

Each Prep School has its own uniform, available from our named supplier. Full uniform lists for each school — including where to buy every item — are set out on our Joining Surbiton High School page, and our team can help if you are unsure about sizes or requirements.