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Hampton Pre-Prep warmly welcomes girls and boys aged 3 to 7 years into our happy, caring community. We believe that these early years are a unique and magical time in a child’s learning and development, and guiding children through them is an immense privilege for our team of early years specialists.

The main entry point to Hampton Pre-Prep for girls and boys is Kindergarten when a total of 22 pupils join the School.

Pre-Prep

Learning at Pre-Prep is a joyful adventure, full of discovery, imagination and new beginnings.  Through play, exploration and gentle guidance, we nurture curiosity, build confidence, and foster kindness, perseverance and teamwork, helping each child find their feet, make friends and fall in love with learning from the very start.

During their time at Pre-Prep, children progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage (Kindergarten and Reception) and Key Stage One (Year 1 and Year 2). All pupils receive focused 7+ support, and at the end of Year 2, the majority of Pre-Prep boys move on to Hampton Prep via our 7+ and continue into Year 7 at Hampton, benefiting from a guaranteed 11+ place.  Our Pre-Prep girls move on to a range on leading schools including LEH, fully prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Kindergarten

For families interested in a place in Kindergarten, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk to discuss the admissions process and opportunities available.

Admissions process

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Who can apply
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Registration
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Kindergarten Play Visits
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Results
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Useful information

Who can apply

Entry at age 3

Children join Kindergarten in the September following their third birthday. Pupils may attend full time or a minimum of five morning sessions, or the equivalent, i.e. two and half days, taken across the week. We strongly recommend that children attend the setting for at least five mornings to benefit from our learning environment.

Children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 will be entering Kindergarten from September 2026.  Registration for this entry point is open.

If you are interested in your child joining our current Kindergarten class please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk or call 0208 979 1844.

Entry at other ages

Children wishing to join Hampton Pre-Prep in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 will be invited to visit the School prior to entry, as and when places become available. During the visit, they will meet the Head of Pre-Prep and spend time with prospective classmates.

The visit will also include teacher-led, skills-based assessments to help us establish each child’s overall academic potential.

 

 

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We warmly encourage families to join us at one of our open events to meet our staff and children, explore our facilities and experience our happy vibrant School for themselves.

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Registration

To register, please complete the online registration form using the link below. A £120 registration fee is required.

If you have any questions or experience any difficulties with the online process, please contact our Admissions Team on 020 8979 1844 or email admissions@hamptonprep.org.uk, and they will be happy to help.

We will acknowledge your registration on receipt. Children may be registered for entry at any time after their birth and early registration is recommended.

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Kindergarten Play Visits

We invite all Kindergarten applicants to attend a Play Visit, a relaxed, fun session where children can explore and play while our staff get to know them. The visit helps us, and parents, assess whether Hampton Pre-Prep is the right environment for their child, and one in which they will be happy and thrive. We look for curiosity, focus, persistence and initiative, as well as age-appropriate language and number skills.

Children who enjoy discovery, and who love asking questions and solving problems, thrive at our Pre-Prep and leave us well-prepared, confident and ready for the next step.

Registration is open for children wishing to enter the Kindergarten from September 2026 and Play Visit assessments will be held on Monday 8 December 2025 and  Saturday 7 February 2026 (children are only required to attend one of these sessions).

Results

Parents are notified of the outcome of the Kindergarten Play Visit within ten days. Families receiving offers will be given an acceptance deadline, and a deposit will be required to secure the place.

The same process applies for any families receiving occasional place offers.

Useful information

Please note that the Pre-Prep is situated in a period building which is not suitable for children with mobility difficulties.