Staines Preparatory School, Staines-Upon-Thames
Staines Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Staines-Upon-Thames. 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 26 Oct 2026
Staines Preparatory School in detail
Staines Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Staines Preparatory School, we are proud to be a thriving co-educational independent school for children aged 2-11, set in the heart of Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey."
From the headteacher's welcome: "An adventure awaits you at Staines Prep, an endearing school where children aged 2-11 thrive and grow in preparation for the challenges of tomorrow. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, but rest assured that you are in safe hands."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, badminton, judo, ballet, drama and choir.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Staines Preparatory School are St James Senior Boys' School (1.5 miles); T A S I S (1.9 miles); Sir William Perkins's School (3.1 miles, selective); and St Johns Beaumont (3.4 miles).
St James Senior Boys' SchoolT A S I SSir William Perkins's SchoolSt Johns Beaumont
Who goes there
In 2026, 30 pupils (14.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Staines Rail Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Staines Railway Station, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 319 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), 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
3 December 2019
Regulatory Compliance
22 November 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,166 to £19,380
depending on year group
| Upper School (Years 5 to 6) | £19,380 a year |
| Upper School (Years 3 to 4) | £19,335 a year |
| Lower School (Years 1-2) | £16,413 a year |
| Reception | £14,166 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Surrey - 36 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
Keep up with Staines Preparatory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 46
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
8 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
54%
Available places
202 pupils
374 places
172 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
15.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
202
Total Pupils
124
Boys
78
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Staines Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Staines Preparatory School
When was Staines Preparatory School last inspected?
Staines Preparatory School 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 Staines Preparatory School?
Staines Preparatory School has around 202 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Staines Preparatory School?
Staines Preparatory School 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 Staines Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 46 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 35 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 8 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 Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Staines Preparatory School?
Staines Preparatory School is at 3 Gresham Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Staines-Upon-Thames, TW18 2BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)