Kew College, Richmond
Kew College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Richmond. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kew College in detail
Kew College in its own words
In its own words: "Selecting a prep school or nursery is a significant decision, and at Kew College Prep, we pride ourselves on valuing each child as an individual. We nurture their unique talents in a warm and supportive environment, ensuring children thrive both academically and personally."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Kew College Prep! We are a leading a co-educational prep school and nursery for children aged 3-11 based in the heart of Kew, South West London. We are truly proud of our happy and inclusive school, where every child is valued and celebrated."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, yoga, ballet, choir, chess, coding, robotics and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kew College are Broomfield House School (0.2 miles), Unicorn School (0.4 miles), Kew Green Preparatory School (0.4 miles) and Kew House (0.7 miles).
Broomfield House SchoolUnicorn SchoolKew Green Preparatory SchoolKew House
Who goes there
In 2026, 51 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kew Gardens Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kew Gardens Road, 220 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kew College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 390 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Richmond upon Thames (232), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
4 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
1 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
8 November 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,088 to £21,594
depending on year group
| Reception | £20,088 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 | £20,892 a year |
| Years 3 & 4 | £21,192 a year |
| Years 5 & 6 | £21,594 a year |
| Termly Fees 2026/27 | £20,088 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Richmond - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Kew College
An Exciting New Chapter for Kew College Prep
17 Sep 2026
Starting at Kew College Prep: A Warm Welcome for New Families
14 Sep 2026
What makes the best nursery in Richmond?
15 May 2026
How we support families new to the London prep school journey
11 Feb 2026
The Importance of Pastoral Care in a London Prep School
5 Feb 2026
How Nursery Life Builds Independence
22 Jan 2026
From Kew College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 53
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 35 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
262 pupils
320 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Richmond
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Richmond
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,266
Applications
2,021
Got 1st preference
62.2%
Got preferred school
93.0%
All secondary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
262
Total Pupils
128
Boys
134
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Kew College
When was Kew College last inspected?
Kew College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to Kew College?
Kew College has around 262 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kew College?
Kew College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Kew College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 53 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 35 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kew College?
Kew College is at 24-26 Cumberland Road, Richmond, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)