Sutton Lane, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3RA
10 reasons to choose Banstead Preparatory School
Top line
Banstead Preparatory School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 83. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Banstead and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Banstead Preparatory School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (70%/30%) between the ages of 2 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school, and is a member of United Learning. Banstead Preparatory School fees range from £4,863 (Rec) to £6,373 per term (2025/26). Fees include VAT but exclude lunches.
Average class size
Banstead Preparatory School has two classes per year and an average class size of 15 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for most Banstead Preparatory School leavers are one of 20 independent schools. 30% win awards and scholarships.
The Banstead Preparatory School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It is thematic to Year 3 and also includes PSHCEE, reasoning, Life Skills (enterprise, study skills, textiles, food technology, and design technology), French, Latin. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School to Year 2 and residential trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music, drama, languages and art throughout, and for most subjects from Year 4.
Sport at Banstead Preparatory School
School offers over 15 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and extra-curriculum. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Banstead Preparatory School
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Three choirs, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Minibus service.
Find another school near Banstead Preparatory School
Seaton House School (1.9 miles); Aberdour Preparatory School (2.1 miles); Cumnor House School for Girls (2.7 miles).
Banstead Community Junior School (1.1 miles); Barrow Hedges Primary School (2.7 miles); Cuddington Croft Primary School (2.8 miles).
Sutton High School (2.2 miles); Epsom College (2.2 miles); Ewell Castle School (2.7 miles).
Overton Grange School (1.9 miles); St Philomena’s School (3.2 miles); Sutton Grammar School (2.8 miles).