Twickenham Preparatory School, Hampton
Twickenham Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 13 in Hampton. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Twickenham Preparatory School in detail
Twickenham Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Join us for a fun-filled morning for parents and children (aged 2-5) Twickenham Preparatory School was founded by a small group of parents in a church hall next to Twickenham Green in 1969. They wanted to establish a school that was pastoral, caring and sensitive to the needs of the individual child."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Join us for a fun-filled morning for parents and children (aged 2-5) I’ve been Headmaster at Twickenham Prep School since September 2020 and feel truly privileged to be part of such an amazing community. My first experience of visiting TPS was all about the vibrancy and warmth of the welcome, making a positive lasting impression on me."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance, drama, choir, orchestra, chess, forest school and cheerleading.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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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 Twickenham Preparatory School are Jack and Jill School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Hampton Court House (0.9 miles, selective); Lady Eleanor Holles School (1 mile); and Hampton School (1 mile).
Jack and Jill SchoolHampton Court HouseLady Eleanor Holles SchoolHampton School
Who goes there
In 2026, 42 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hampton, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hampton Church, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 109 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Richmond upon Thames (232).
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
28 January 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
1 March 2022
Regulatory Compliance
14 June 2017
Integrated
1 May 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,322 to £19,320
depending on year group
| Reception and Year 1: | £17,322 a year |
| Year 2 to Year 8: | £19,320 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hampton - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Latest from Twickenham Preparatory School
Independent School of the Year Awards
7 Jul 2026
Appointment of New Headmaster for TPS in 2027
17 Jun 2026
Scholarships and School Offers 2025-26
18 May 2026
TPS Welcomes Girls into Year 7
11 Dec 2025
Spirit of the Wild
3 Feb 2025
History Workshops
30 Jan 2025
From Twickenham Preparatory School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Twickenham Preparatory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 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
78%
Available places
233 pupils
300 places
67 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hampton
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
42
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
233
Total Pupils
139
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Twickenham Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Twickenham Preparatory School
When was Twickenham Preparatory School last inspected?
Twickenham Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
How many pupils go to Twickenham Preparatory School?
Twickenham Preparatory School has around 233 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Twickenham Preparatory School?
Twickenham 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 Twickenham Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 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 Twickenham Preparatory School?
Twickenham Preparatory School is at 43 High Street, Hampton, TW12 2SA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)