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| King Edward VI Preparatory School | |
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| Address | |
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Highwood House, Highwood Ln, , , SO15 9ZH England | |
| Coordinates | 50°55′22″N 1°25′01″W / 50.92278°N 1.41694°W |
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| Type | Private day school |
| Motto | Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Department for Education URN | 116528 Tables |
| Head teacher | Rebecca Smith (Prep) |
| Staff | approx. 30 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 2 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 274 |
| Houses | Stroud House, Highwood House and Zeals House |
| Former pupils | Old Edwardians |
| Website | https://prep.kes.school |
King Edward VI Preparatory School (formerly Stroud, also known KES Prep) is a selective co-educational private day school founded in Romsey, England. The school is a feeder school to King Edward VI School, Southampton.
History
editHighwood House is a distinguished red brick building constructed in 1850 by Captain Suckling, a relative of Lord Nelson. It is situated on 22 acres that feature playing fields, a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, an all-weather riding arena, stables, woodland, a narrow river, a natural pond, and landscaped gardens. The school draws its pupils from southern Wiltshire and Hampshire, including areas such as Romsey, Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury, and the New Forest.
Formerly known as Stroud School, it was originally established in 1926 at Stroud House, Grayswood, Surrey. By 1936, under the leadership of Mr. Woodall, the school had grown to around 28 boys. That same year, it was taken over by Mr. and Mrs. Molony, who successfully guided the school through the Second World War, during which enrollment numbers increased.
In 1946, the school relocated to Zeals House near Mere in Wiltshire, owned by the Chafyn family, later known as the Chafyn-Groves. A subsequent relocation in 1953 brought the school to its current site, Highwood House in Romsey. In 1958, it was restructured as a Limited Company and placed under the governance of a Board of Governors.
The Sanger-Davies family assumed leadership of the school in 1960. A landmark decision in 1975 allowed the admission of girls, transforming the school into a co-educational institution. Mandy Keegan, the school’s first Head Girl, assumed her role in 1982 and visited recently as an alumna to share her experiences.
Under the stewardship of the Sanger-Davies and Dodds families, the school continued to grow and flourish. In 2012, the family entrusted the school’s future to King Edward VI School, Southampton, ensuring stability and growth during a challenging period for smaller independent schools.
In September 2024, the school was officially renamed King Edward VI Preparatory School. This change reflects its integration into the broader King Edward VI School community while maintaining its distinctive heritage.
Reflecting on the school's evolution, former Headmaster Mr. Sanger-Davies wrote in 1977:
- "We thank God for having brought us safely through our first fifty years, and we stand on the threshold of a future high with hope, and full of exciting achievements."*
Over its 98-year history, the school has undergone significant transformations, embracing change while preserving its core values. Today, King Edward VI Preparatory School remains dedicated to providing outstanding opportunities, exceptional pastoral care, and academic excellence. It continues to nurture creativity, innovation, and a spirit of inquiry within a strong and supportive community.
The legacy of Stroud School lives on, proudly carried forward into this exciting new chapter.[1]
Day-to-Day life
editKing Edward VI Preparatory School (KES Prep) is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Hampshire, England, catering to children aged 2 to 11. The school combines academic education with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.
The curriculum at KES Prep focuses on achieving academic standards while incorporating outdoor activities, creative arts, competitive sports, and a variety of extracurricular programmes. The school has adopted an inclusive approach to sport, introducing cricket for all pupils, regardless of gender, starting from Year 3.
The school places importance on pastoral care and aims to create a supportive environment for its pupils. It seeks to foster skills such as confidence, communication, and consideration while providing opportunities for intellectual growth.
KES Prep’s educational approach is designed to balance academic achievement with broader personal development, preparing pupils for future education and life beyond school.
Notable Alumni
editRishi Sunak - Former British Prime Minister, Member of Parliament
References
edit[1] History of King Edward VI Prep School
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