Visit Us
The best way to discover KES Prep is to step inside and experience it for yourself.
We believe the best way to get a feel for KES Prep is to come and visit us. Choosing a school for your child is a big decision, and we would love to welcome you, show you around our beautiful school, introduce you to our teachers and give you the chance to see our children happy and learning.
You are very welcome to join one of our Open Events listed below, or arrange a personalised visit to our Nursery, Pre-School or Prep School at a time that works for your family. Emma and Vicki in our wonderful Admissions Team would be delighted to help.
To contact directly, please email admissions@kes-prep.school or call us on 01794 528 360
Our Spring has Sprung morning at KES Prep for children aged 2–4. Enjoy seasonal crafts, planting and a nature hunt in Little Meadow, followed by time to explore our Reception classrooms, meet our teachers and enjoy refreshments together. Book Here
Our Unlock KES Prep Open Evening is an evening with a twist. Children can take part in puzzles and games around the school while parents explore KES Prep, meet our teachers, hear from Head Becky Smith and enjoy some dinner treats together in the dining hall. Book Here
Join Tiddlers every Wednesday at 9.15am - 10.15am at Tiddlers, our warm and welcoming stay-and-play session for toddlers and their grown-ups, held in the heart of our KES Prep Nursery.
Looking ahead to Summer – mark your calendars
If you can’t join us at one of our Spring events, we will also be hosting a Summer Term Open Evening on Thursday 12 June
At KES Prep, children begin their journey with us from age two in Nursery and grow through the school all the way to Year 6. You can find out more about each stage below.
Nursery
Discover our passion for giving children the very best start to their school journey. Our Nursery Manager, Amey Richmond, will be delighted to answer your questions while your child enjoys a relaxed stay-and-play session in our Nursery.
Explore our bright, welcoming classrooms, the spacious canopied outdoor play area, and Little Meadow — our brand-new outdoor classroom featuring a fruit tree orchard, insect hotels, den-building spaces, and a winding path to the farm. And be prepared: once your little one meets some of our friendly farm animals, they may never want to leave!
Pre-Prep (Reception and Year 1)
Step inside our Pre-Prep, home to Reception and Year 1, housed in a modern, light-filled building with two classes per year group.
Explore our classrooms, meet our children and teachers, and see how our creative and challenging curriculum inspires young learners. This is also a wonderful chance to hear from our Headmistress, Rebecca Smith, and Head of Pre-Prep, Jo Humphreys, as they share how we nurture confidence, curiosity, and a smooth transition into the next stage of education.
Lower Prep (Years 2, 3 and 4)
The Lower Prep years at KES Prep are full of excitement and opportunity, where children begin to take their next steps with growing confidence and curiosity. We warmly invite you to explore our classrooms, meet our pupils and teachers, and see how our broad and stimulating curriculum gently prepares children for the journey ahead.
This is also a wonderful chance to hear from our Headmistress, Rebecca Smith, and Head of Lower Prep, Lucy Tippett, about the distinctive advantages of a preparatory school education.
Upper Prep (Years 5 & 6)
In Upper Prep, the excitement of an inspiring, secondary-style curriculum helps children grow in independence and prepares them for the next stage of their education.
With specialist teachers across subjects, pupils benefit from passionate, expert staff who ensure every child is challenged and supported within a tailored curriculum. Step into our classrooms to see this in action, and meet our Upper Prep staff and Head of Upper Prep, Kirstin Andrews, to discover how KES Prep provides the ideal springboard for a confident move into a larger school setting.
