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Kneller Hall School

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Fees £24,663
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kneller Hall Junior School, located at 41 Kew Foot Road, Richmond, offers a preparatory path for children 4 to 18 within a British curriculum with bespoke elements. In Reception to Year 6, the school offers English, mathematics, science and humanities, alongside modern foreign languages, underpinned by a rich STEAM programme uniting science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Music, art and drama are central to daily life, complemented by specialist teaching in sport and languages and a physical education programme. The school emphasises emotional intelligence, empathy, global citizenship and digital literacy, with pupils able to work towards the Dukes Young Leaders Award. A substantial co-curricular programme of clubs, trips and activities broadens horizons and builds confidence. The Junior Pathway develops strong academic foundations, resilience and independence, preparing pupils for Kneller Hall Senior School. The Junior School will relocate to Pope's Villa, Twickenham, in September 2028, preserving its values in a setting.

41 Kew Foot Rd, Richmond, TW9 2SS

The Essentials

Location
The Junior School is based at Kew Foot Road, Richmond, and will relocate to Pope's Villa, Twickenham, a riverside location, in September 2028.

Stages
Reception - Year 6

Type
co-educational prep school
Diving Deeper

House System
The school has a house system that provides pastoral support, ensuring each student has someone in their corner.

Governance and Ownership
Dukes Education acquired Kneller Hall; the school is part of the Dukes Education group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kneller Hall School ranges from GBP 24,663 for 2026/27.

Termly tuition (per pupil, Reception–Year 6)
- GBP 8,221 per term.
- GBP 24,663 per academic year (three terms).

Admissions and one‑off fees
- Registration (application) fee: GBP 180 (non‑refundable).
- Acceptance deposit: GBP 3,000 payable on acceptance. The deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the school, less any costs for unreturned or damaged school property. If a place is not taken up after the deposit is paid, the deposit is non‑refundable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are invoiced on a termly basis in advance; invoices are issued approximately four weeks before the start of term.
- Fees are payable by direct debit.
- A full term's written notice must be given to the Head to avoid liability for the following term's fee; in default of such notice, a term's fees will be payable.

Boarding
- No boarding provision applies for the Junior School; core tuition and services described are for day pupils.

What the core tuition covers and additional charges
- Core tuition includes breakfast, a mid‑morning snack and lunch.
- Optional extras charged in addition to core fees (and invoiced termly where applicable) include: wraparound care beyond standard provision, some clubs run by external providers, residential trips and specialist workshops that require additional transport or external providers.
- Individual music tuition (peripatetic lessons) is available and billed separately by the visiting music tutors.
- Uniform must be purchased from the designated Radnor House Prep supplier; a full uniform list and price guide are available from the school.

Sibling discounts
- Two siblings: 5% discount applied to the fees of the second child.
- Three or more siblings: 10% discount applied to the fees of the second child; 5% discount applied to the fees of the third child and any additional siblings.
- Sibling discounts apply to tuition fees only and cannot be combined with other fee remissions unless specifically agreed by the school.

Refunds, cancellation and notice
- The acceptance deposit (GBP 3,000) is refunded on leaving the school, less any deductions for unreturned or damaged school property. If a place is declined after the deposit is paid, the deposit is non‑refundable.
- A full term's written notice to the Head is required to avoid liability for the subsequent term's fees.
- Where an offer is made and accepted entirely at a distance, there is a statutory right to cancel the acceptance contract within 14 days of the school's receipt of the acceptance form.

Fee payment options and deposits
- Regular termly fees: payable by direct debit.
- Acceptance deposit: payable by credit card or debit card at the point of acceptance.
- Additional charges (for optional extras, peripatetic lessons or trips) are invoiced termly or billed directly by third‑party providers and will be payable through the school's invoicing process or directly to the provider as stated on the relevant invoice.
Academics

Kneller Hall School teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Reception to year 6: The Junior School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to build knowledge and a love of learning. Pupils study English, mathematics, science, humanities and modern foreign languages, along with a rich STEAM programme spanning science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Music, art and drama are central to school life, supported by a broad physical education programme with specialist teaching and activities inside and beyond the school day. The school places emphasis on emotional intelligence, empathy, global citizenship and digital literacy, woven into daily learning, and pupils can work towards the Dukes Young Leaders Award. An extensive co-curricular programme of clubs, trips and activities helps each child discover their strengths.

Higher Education Progression
Pupils are prepared for progression to higher education at first-choice universities and other appropriate institutions.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has strong pastoral care with every pupil having a form tutor and a dedicated support network. The school has small class sizes, ensuring every child is seen, encouraged and appropriately challenged. The school ensures wellbeing and academic progress go hand in hand throughout the Junior School years. The school provides specialist teaching and a rich pastoral program that nurtures character, creativity, curiosity and ambition. The school fosters confidence, resilience and independence as children progress from Reception to Year 6.

Mental Wellbeing
The school has strong pastoral care that supports mental wellbeing. The school has a form tutor for every child and a dedicated support network. The school ensures wellbeing is integrated with academic progress throughout the Junior School years. The school has a warm pastoral community that supports emotional development. The school helps children build confidence, resilience and independence through its approach.
Parent Experience

History
Kneller Hall Junior School is a co-educational prep school. The Junior School is based at Kew Foot Road, Richmond, and will relocate to Pope's Villa Twickenham in September 2028. The move is presented as a seamless continuation of the Kneller Hall journey, preserving the same values and community. The Junior Pathway builds strong academic foundations alongside confidence, resilience and independence, preparing pupils for Kneller Hall Senior School.

Community
Life at Junior School is busy, joyful and full of possibility. Children benefit from specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages from an early age. The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day with clubs, activities and experiences designed to broaden horizons and build confidence. Strong pastoral care runs through everything we do; every child has a form tutor and a dedicated support network.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Kneller Hall Junior School is a co-educational prep school where children are known, valued and genuinely inspired. The Junior School is currently based at Kew Foot Road, Richmond, and will relocate to the riverside setting of Pope's Villa, Twickenham in September 2028. Life at Junior School is busy, joyful and full of possibility. Children benefit from specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages from an early age, building skills and passions. The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day with a wide range of clubs, activities and experiences designed to broaden horizons and build confidence. Strong pastoral care runs through everything we do. By Year 6, pupils are genuinely ready for Kneller Hall Senior School and what follows.

Sports Facilities
Sport is delivered through specialist teaching as part of the Junior School curriculum. The co-curricular programme extends beyond the school day with a wide range of clubs and activities, including sport, designed to broaden horizons and build confidence.

Academic Facilities
The Junior Pathway provides a carefully structured curriculum that builds strong academic foundations alongside the confidence, resilience and independence children need. By Year 6, pupils are genuinely ready for Kneller Hall Senior School and what follows. Pupils also benefit from specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages as part of the Junior School experience.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day, with a wide range of clubs, activities and experiences designed to broaden horizons and build confidence.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Junior School uses a rich, carefully balanced curriculum with specialist teaching and a strong pastoral community to nurture the character, creativity and ambition that will carry children forward into Kneller Hall Senior School and far beyond. The Junior Pathway builds strong academic foundations alongside the confidence, resilience and independence children need. Confidence grows, curiosity takes hold and a love of learning begins to shape who a child becomes. Children benefit from specialist teaching in sport, music, art and languages from an early age.

Arts & Creative
Specialist teaching in music and art is provided from an early age. The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day with clubs and activities designed to broaden horizons. These experiences nurture creativity and help children discover where they shine. The arts form an integral part of learning, supporting personal growth alongside academic progress.

Cultural & Language
Languages are taught by specialists from an early age. This supports early development of linguistic skills.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular programme extends well beyond the school day with a wide range of clubs, activities and experiences. Children are encouraged to try new things, step outside their comfort zones and discover where they shine. Strong pastoral care runs through everything we do, with a form tutor and a dedicated support network to support wellbeing and progress.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Strong pastoral care runs through everything we do. Every child has a form tutor and a dedicated support network, ensuring wellbeing and academic progress go hand in hand. Sport is taught by specialists from an early age, supporting physical development. The busy, joyful Junior School environment fosters wellbeing as part of daily life.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages are taught from an early age as part of specialist teaching.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Register Your Interest: Registration is open from birth, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible. Complete our online registration form to secure your child's place on the list. A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is required at the time of application. Registration does not guarantee the offer of a place.

2. Entry Points and Availability: Our main entry point is Reception (age 4). Places are also available in other year groups, subject to availability. Early registrants are placed on the main list and prioritised when places become available. Once the main list is full, applications are added to the waiting list.

3. Visit Us: Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school - either at an Open Morning or on a personal tour. This is the best way to experience the Junior School community and meet staff and pupils. Open Morning and tour dates are published on the school site.

4. Offer and Acceptance: Once a place becomes available, the Admissions team will contact to confirm the outcome and outline the next steps for accepting the place. The team aims to keep the process clear and straightforward and is available to answer questions at every stage. Upon acceptance, families provide any required documentation and finalise start arrangements.

Waitlist
Waitlist: If places are not immediately available, applications are added to the waiting list. Early registrants stay on the main list and are prioritised for vacancies as they arise. Once the main list is full, new applications are added to the waiting list.
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