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Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £10,470 - 29,550
Ages 3 - 7 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Taught languages French
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood, part of the Dukes Education family, offer early-years and pre-prep education in southwest London for children aged 3 to 7. Little Broomwood is the co-educational pre-school (ages 3–4) at The Vicarage, Ramsden Road, while Broomwood Pre-Prep (ages 3–7) operates at Ramsden Road and Nightingale Lane; Broomwood Prep is gender-separated (Boys and Girls). The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British framework, with a thematic approach to English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Art and ICT. The school promotes a growth mindset, linked to the five Learning Powers: Communication, Curiosity, Resilience, Independence and Confidence. Facilities include modern, multi-sensory spaces at Little Broomwood and well-equipped buildings for Pre-Prep, with free-flow classrooms and direct garden access. Specialist teaching in music, French, sport and art complements outdoor learning and a broad program of trips and events. A BeYourBEST ethos, pastoral care and outdoor time distinguish the school.

Little Broomwood (pre-school): The Vicarage, 192 Ramsden Road, London SW12 8RQ. Pre-Prep (Reception–Year 2): 192 Ramsden Road, London SW12 8RQ / 50 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NA

The Essentials

Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood has instruction in English.

Location
Little Broomwood is located at The Vicarage, 192 Ramsden Road, London SW12 8RQ. Broomwood Pre-Prep operates from the same address and from 50 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NA. Both sites are in southwest London (SW12).

Stages
Little Broomwood (ages 3-4). Broomwood Pre-Prep (ages 3-7). Prep (Broomwood Prep – Boys and Broomwood Prep – Girls) (ages 7-13).

Type
Co-educational at Little Broomwood and Broomwood Pre-Prep; Prep is gender-separated (Prep – Boys; Prep – Girls).

School day structure
Little Broomwood: arrivals 8:15-8:30, departure 12:00 (morning) or 3:00 (afternoon/full day). Reception: arrivals 8:15-8:30, departure 3:15; After School Club finishes 4:35; Years 1-2: arrivals 8:15-8:30, departure 3:30; After School Club finishes 4:35; JAGS After School Care until 6:00. On Fridays, finish at 3:15. Broomwood Pre-Prep: Early Waiters' Club 7:30-8:15; Registration/Meet & Greet 8:15-8:30; Assembly 8:35; Lessons 8:50-10:30; Snack 10:30; Break 10:40; Lessons 11:00-12:30; Lunch and Play 12:30-1:30; Lessons 1:30-3:15/3:30 (varies by age); Friday 3:15 finish; After School Clubs 3:45-4:35; Wraparound Care 3:30-6:00; JAG care 3:30-6:00.

Bus service
Expanded bus service with 6 routes: Fulham; Streatham/Tooting; Wandsworth/Putney; Wimbledon/Earlsfield; Belgravia; Pimlico/Battersea. All buses service both Pre-Prep and Prep sites, providing morning pick-up and afternoon return. A free internal sibling loop bus runs between the Pre-Prep, Broomwood Boys and Broomwood Girls. Buses run Monday to Friday; termly 5-day commitment; flexible ad hoc bookings available. Book via Dukes Clapham South Bus Service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is supplied by Schoolblazer. Parents should set up a Schoolblazer account for their child's year. Items usually arrive within 2–3 days.

Food Options
Little Broomwood provides healthy home-cooked food. At breaktimes, children drink milk and/or water and are offered fruit, vegetables and biscuits. Children staying for the whole day have a nutritious hot lunch cooked on site.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the Dukes Education family.
Fees

Annual tuition at Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood ranges from GBP 10,470 to GBP 29,550 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration fee (non-returnable): GBP 120 per child (inclusive of VAT).
- Acceptance deposit: GBP 2,750 payable on acceptance of a definite place. The deposit is retained by the school and will be set against the pupil's final term account or repaid following receipt of all outstanding sums due when the pupil leaves; specific cancellation and refund outcomes depend on the timing of cancellation or notice provided (see Withdrawal and Cancellation rules).

Tuition fees (termly and annual) — Academic year September 2026 to August 2027

- Little Broomwood (Pre-School): termly range GBP 3,490 – GBP 6,110 (dependent on number of mornings / full days). Annual equivalent (three terms): GBP 10,470 – GBP 18,330.
- Broomwood Pre-Prep (Reception – Year 2): termly GBP 8,588. Annual equivalent (three terms): GBP 25,764.
- Broomwood Prep – Girls & Boys (Junior Phase, Years 3–4): termly GBP 9,850. Annual equivalent (three terms): GBP 29,550.
- Broomwood Prep – Girls & Boys (Middle & Senior Phases, Years 5–8): termly GBP 10,512. Annual equivalent (three terms): GBP 31,536.

NB: Fees shown are termly and inclusive of VAT. Fees are due on the first day of each new term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard billing: fees are invoiced termly and are due as cleared funds before the commencement of the term to which they relate; the school allocates payments to the earliest balance unless instructed otherwise.
- Accepted payment arrangements:
- Termly by direct debit or BACS / bank transfer on the first day of term.
- Monthly direct debit over a twelve-month period (September–August) only with prior written agreement.
- The school also accepts payments via its international payment platform for overseas payers and registration payments can be made by bank transfer or PayPal where specified. Fees should be paid using the school's direct debit or international payment platform to ensure prompt payment.
- Late or partial payments: unpaid balances may incur interest and recovery costs; the school may exclude a pupil for overdue fees after notice and in some circumstances require payment of a term's fees in lieu of notice.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable: Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood operate as day settings.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Personal Accident Insurance: compulsory charge of GBP 3.55 added to the termly fees.
- Clubs and after-school activities: charged in addition to tuition; typical club charge around GBP 140 per term (can be higher for external providers or where travel is involved). Wrap-around care is provided in partnership with an external provider (Junior Adventures Group) and is charged separately.
- Music tuition: individual music lessons at the Prep level are charged at GBP 29.50 per 30‑minute lesson (typically c. 30 lessons per year); charges for instrument hire and exam fees are added to the relevant term bill.
- LAMDA and other individual tuition: charged by individual teachers and added to the term bill if examinations are taken.
- Individual specialist learning support: targeted group support is included where appropriate; one-to-one specialist lessons (e.g., occupational therapy) are charged separately at rates dependent on session length and provider.
- Clubs / wrap-around extras and certain services (buses, instrument hire, examination fees, trips not included in standard provision) are additional and billed termly as applicable. Residential trips, lunches and tea are included in the standard fee where indicated.
- Uniform: school uniform is supplied through Schoolblazer and is purchased directly by parents from that supplier; the school's uniform list and ordering arrangements are provided via the supplier. Second‑hand uniform options may be facilitated via parent channels. Uniform costs are not included in tuition and are a separate parental expense.

Discounts

- Sibling discount on tuition: 2% for the first younger sibling, 4% for the second younger sibling, and 16% for a third or subsequent sibling (applies to tuition fees only).

Refunds and withdrawal / cancellation terms

- General refund rule: save for legal liabilities or exceptional discretion by the Head/Principal, tuition and associated fees are not refunded, reduced or waived for absence due to illness, shortened terms, temporary school closure, remote provision or most other interruptions.
- Acceptance deposit and cancellation/withdrawal:
- If an offer and acceptance take place entirely at a distance and the Parents cancel within the 14‑day cancellation window, the Acceptance Deposit will be refunded and any fees for educational services provided will be pro‑rata refunded.
- If Parents cancel after that 14‑day window, providing at least one term's written notice will normally result in the school retaining only the Acceptance Deposit; providing less than one term's written notice normally requires payment of one term's fees in lieu of notice and the deposit will be retained. If a pupil is withdrawn after entry with at least one term's written notice the Acceptance Deposit will be refunded following settlement of outstanding sums. These notice rules determine whether the deposit is retained or repaid.
- Deposit on cancellation before entry: different rules apply where a place is cancelled in the term before entry; in many cases the Acceptance Deposit will be retained and a term's fees may be payable. Consult the school's terms for the precise application of these clauses.

Practical payment notes

- Tuition invoices are issued termly and parents should ensure cleared funds are available before term starts; instalment or alternative payment arrangements require prior written agreement with the Finance Office. Accepted payment methods include direct debit, BACS/bank transfer and the school's international payment platform; registration payments may be taken by PayPal or bank transfer where specified.

Contact points for fee administration

- For registration, deposits and fee administration, use the school's Admissions and Finance contacts as provided by the school's published contact details.
Academics

Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 7.

Curriculum
The Pre-Prep curriculum provides thorough mastery of the building blocks of education. It excites curiosity, fosters enjoyment in learning and encourages pupils to take an active role in their education. A growth mindset is promoted to help children take academic risks, overcome challenges and develop resilience. Thematic Learning delivers English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Art and ICT in connected units, enabling pupils to see how the world is linked and to develop planning and teamwork skills. The curriculum balances traditional values—kindness, collaboration, creativity, communication, and a sense of community—with modern educational thinking. Little Broomwood is for ages 3-4 and Broomwood Pre-Prep is for ages 3-7, with most children progressing to Broomwood Prep in Year 3.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a pastoral care focus and a tutorial system that nurtures and protects. There is always an adult at school who takes a real interest in every child's triumphs, disasters and achievements, and there is always someone to talk to about problems. The school promotes soft skills such as kindness, collaboration, creativity and good communication within a sense of community, supporting emotional and social development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school is non-selective and looks at individual circumstances and needs when considering an application at any entry point; no testing of three-year-olds is undertaken.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotional development is a focus; pastoral care provides ongoing support with an adult presence, enabling pupils to discuss their worries and concerns and feel cared for.

Safeguarding
Pastoral care provides safeguarding through an active, ongoing adult presence who supports and protects pupils and who they can talk to about problems.
Parent Experience

History
Broomwood Pre-Prep is part of the Dukes Education family. Broomwood Pre-Prep and Broomwood Prep - Girls are registered in England as Broomwood Hall School Limited No. 04815273; Broomwood Prep - Boys is registered in England as Northcote Lodge School Limited No. 04815265. Together with Little Broomwood, the pre-school, the Registered Office is 58 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ. The Head emphasises a tradition-rooted ethos alongside modern teaching practices and a strong pastoral care and tutorial system that supports every child.

Community
The school fosters a strong sense of community founded on traditional values such as kindness, collaboration, creativity and good communication. It provides pastoral care with a tutorial system that ensures there is always an adult at school to listen to a child's triumphs, disasters and achievements. Staff are dedicated and work with supportive parents who share the school's aims. Children are described as happy and encouraged to grow in self-confidence.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Broomwood Pre-Prep has beautiful buildings with excellent facilities. Little Broomwood provides a modern learning space with a multi-sensory environment and free-flow classrooms that give direct access to the garden. Spending time outdoors is an important part of childhood at Little Broomwood.

Academic Facilities
The Little Broomwood curriculum uses the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with seven learning areas. Five Learning Powers are integrated into all activities: Communication, Curiosity, Resilience, Independence, and Confidence. Music, French, sport and art are taught by specialist teachers, providing an academic foundation while developing social, physical and emotional skills.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outdoor learning is a key part of the Little Broomwood day, including Welly time with den building, tree rubbing and mud-kitchen activities. Pupils go on school trips to libraries, woods and theatres. External professionals run pre-school sessions in dance, drama and storytelling. Pupils take part in whole-school events such as Earth Day, Book Week, and French Day. Parents are invited to get involved through Come and Learn and Stay and Play sessions, and progress reports are provided twice a year.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Pre-Prep curriculum provides a thorough mastery of the fundamental building blocks of education. Thematic Learning delivers English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Art and ICT, enabling children to see how the world is connected and to develop linguistic and creative capacity; it also develops creative thinking, planning and teamwork. The school encourages a growth mindset so children are not afraid to take academic risks, overcome learning challenges and develop resilience. The aim is to equip pupils with skills for life, including problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Arts & Creative
Expressive Arts and Design is one of the seven Key Areas of Learning in the EYFS. Music, sport and art are taught by specialist teachers. The curriculum uses thematic learning and dedicated art integration to foster creativity. Expressive arts and design are emphasized as part of developing creative thinking across the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
French is taught by specialist teachers. The EYFS emphasises Communication and Language as a key area, guiding language development across the early years. Language development is integrated with learning through the curriculum, including language lessons as part of early education.

Social & Hobbies
Children learn through a mix of child-led and structured play, keeping them engaged and developing social skills. Personal, Social and Emotional Development is a core part of the EYFS seven areas of learning. Free-flow classrooms and outdoor space provide opportunities for social interaction and active learning. Specialist lessons in music, sport and art enrich social experiences.

Leadership & Professional
Five Learning Powers—Communication, Curiosity, Resilience, Independence and Confidence—are integrated into all that the school does. The school has a pastoral care and tutorial system to ensure an adult is available to support each child. The motto BeYourBEST reflects a commitment to personal development and striving for continuous improvement. The curriculum aims to equip pupils with problem-solving and analytical skills for life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The setting is described as a happy, safe and enriching environment with pastoral care supporting wellbeing. Outdoor time is prioritized, with free-flow classrooms and direct access to the garden for outdoor activities. Healthy, home-cooked food is provided, including on-site lunches for full-day attendees. The environment combines academic foundations with social and emotional learning to support overall wellbeing.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Entry points: Official entrance points are 3+, 4+, 7+ and 11+. Applications are welcomed at other times too, but subject to availability. 2. Little Broomwood and Reception registration: Little Broomwood is registered to join in September after the child's first birthday; places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and offers are made in October. Reception is registered to join in September after the child's second birthday; places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and offers are made in October. 3. Progression to Prep: Pupils are taught together from Little Broomwood through Year 2 and then automatically join the single-sex prep schools. Most children move on to Broomwood Prep – Girls or Broomwood Prep – Boys in Year 3, though preparation for entrance to other schools is also possible. 4. Prep entry, waiting list and priorities: Prep entry requires a Taster Morning/Assessment Day for external entrants and a reference from the current school; priority entrance is given to children attending Little Broomwood, siblings of existing pupils, children of Broomwood alumni, and children from Dukes nurseries. A Waiting List is activated for children not selected. 5. Open days and visits: Open Mornings and bespoke tours are available for prospective families.

Scholarships
Junior Scholarship Programme: Broomwood offers scholarships to pupils who demonstrate outstanding potential in academics, drama, art, sport or music. Scholarships are available to suitable internal and external applicants from Broomwood Pre-Prep who are moving into Year 3; external candidates may apply for occasional places moving into Year 4. Applications are currently closed and will reopen in the summer for September 2027 entry. Assessments take place in March.

Waitlist
A Waiting List is activated for children not selected.
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