Broomfield House School vs Devonshire House Preparatory School

	B Broomfield House School London, United Kingdom	D Devonshire House Preparatory School London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £21,570 - 24,270	Fees / year £12,738 - 35,619
Age range	Age range 2 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 175	Pupils 506
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1876	Opened 1989
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located on Broomfield Road, Kew Gardens, Surrey TW9 3HS, in a leafy village setting. It sits in Kew Village, close to local amenities. It is conveniently located near Kew Gardens Station with good transport links to West and South London, including Chiswick and Richmond, with access to the London Overground and District Line.	Location 2 Arkwright Road, London NW3 6AE. Located in Hampstead, North London, with access to public transport and local amenities. Serves families across North London.
Stages	Stages The school is for boys and girls aged 2-11.	Stages Nursery, Pre-prep, Prep
School type	School type The school is a co-educational, preparatory day school.	School type Co-educational
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Around 30% of children are from overseas, from over 50 countries.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school uses a fully individualised learning enhancement methodology to support each pupil. This approach underpins an inclusive ethos for learners of all abilities.	Additional learning support SEND team with in-house SEND provision, including one-to-one learning development sessions and social and emotional support; liaises with local authorities, Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists; inclusive and flexible approach to meet a range of needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Affiliation with the United States Embassy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Wraparound care runs daily from 8am to 6pm for all children; includes Nursery After-School Care and Prep-School After-School Care; School Bus service available.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Zeelo-powered school bus service with routes from Maida Vale, St John's Wood and South Hampstead, and from Queen's Park, West Hampstead and Finchley Road.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Registration fee: £100 per child for Pre-Kindergarten / Rising 3s (non-returnable). £120 per child for Kindergarten through Year 6 (non-returnable). - Acceptance deposit: £3,000 payable on acceptance of a place. The deposit and any advance fees paid at acceptance are non‑refundable if the place is withdrawn before the child attends. The deposit is refunded when the child leaves Year 6, subject to any outstanding fees being settled. Tuition fees — termly and annual (2026–2027 academic year) - Rising 3s (per term; VAT exempt): - Mornings, 3 days/week (8:30–12:00): £2,120 — Annual (3 terms): £6,360. - Mornings, 4 days/week (8:30–12:00): £2,750 — Annual: £8,250. - Mornings, 5 days/week (8:30–12:00): £3,530 — Annual: £10,590. - Full day, 3 days/week (8:30–15:30): £4,320 — Annual: £12,960. - Full day, 4 days/week (8:30–15:30): £5,760 — Annual: £17,280. - Full day, 5 days/week (8:30–15:30): £7,190 — Annual: £21,570. - Pre‑Kindergarten (termly options; VAT exempt): - Pre‑Kindergarten standard (termly): £3,530 — Annual: £10,590. - Pre‑Kindergarten + 1 afternoon (termly): £4,260 — Annual: £12,780. - Pre‑Kindergarten + 2 afternoons (termly): £4,990 — Annual: £14,970. - Pre‑Kindergarten + 3 afternoons (termly): £5,730 — Annual: £17,190. - Pre‑Kindergarten + 4 afternoons (termly): £6,460 — Annual: £19,380. - Pre‑Kindergarten + 5 afternoons (termly): £7,190 — Annual: £21,570. - Kindergarten to Year 6 (tuition): - Termly fee (each term): £8,090 (amounts shown include VAT where applicable). Annual (three terms): £24,270. Fees for extra‑curricular and wraparound care - After School Club (per session to 4:30pm): £22. After School Club (per session to 5:30pm): £37. Termly After School Club (single session): £188; (double session): £332. Breakfast club per session (7:45–8:30): £15; per term: £155. Before‑school single session (8:00–8:30): £10; per term: £103. Individual music lessons and certain specialist activities (e.g., Technokids) are payable directly to the teachers/organisations concerned. Tutoring (10 sessions): tutors with QTS £840 per term; tutors without QTS £680 per term. Many clubs are provided free of charge; a number of clubs are charged and rates vary by band. Billing schedule and payment terms - First term: the fees for a child's first term are payable by 1 March of the year of entry, or at the time of accepting the offer if acceptance is after that date. For occasional places, first term's fees are payable on acceptance. Once enrolled, fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. Termly invoices show the school's bank account details and fees should be paid by direct bank transfer. - Monthly instalments: a monthly instalment payment option will be available from September 2026; specific schedules and administrative arrangements are handled by the Head of Admissions. Sibling discounts (from September 2026): two siblings — 5% discount on second child; three or more siblings — 10% discount on second child and 5% adjustment on the third and subsequent siblings. Boarding - Broomfield House School is a day school and does not offer boarding; therefore there are no boarding fees. Other costs and typical additional charges - Uniform: compulsory uniform items and sports kit are required and are supplied through the school's approved outfitter (Dolphin House). Families should expect separate expenditure for blazers, coats, sports kit, swimming kit and other standard uniform items; prices for uniform items are set by the supplier. A full uniform checklist is published by the school's official supplier. - School trips, voluntary contributions, occasional paid clubs, individual music lessons and specialist tutoring are additional to tuition and are charged as used or by term; some activities require separate payment to external providers. Notices and invoices itemise any extra paid‑for clubs and activities. Refunds and withdrawal - Registration fees are non‑returnable. The acceptance deposit and any advance term fees paid at acceptance are non‑refundable if a place is withdrawn before attendance. The acceptance deposit is refundable to parents when the child leaves Year 6, subject to any outstanding fees being paid. Notices and specific refund practices for other items (for example refunds or notice periods relating to extra‑curricular activities) are set out in the school's admissions and activity terms; some activities have notice periods (typically a half term for clubs and a full term for individual music lessons). Fee payment methods accepted - Primary payment method for termly fees: direct bank transfer (bank details appear on each term's invoice). Tax‑free childcare accounts are accepted for nursery/childcare payments and can be used alongside 15 hours funding where applicable. The school accepts most major childcare voucher schemes; families using childcare vouchers should contact the Head of Admissions to confirm arrangements. From September 2026 a monthly instalment option will be available; further details are provided by the Head of Admissions. Specific card payment acceptance is not listed on the termly fees page; invoices include the school bank details for transfers.	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - A non-returnable registration fee is payable on application: GBP 145 for Nursery applications; GBP 174 (inclusive of 20% VAT) for Reception and above. Deposits - A deposit is payable on acceptance of an offered place: Nursery Acorns deposit GBP 3,000; Nursery Oaks through to Year 8 deposit GBP 4,000. The deposit is refunded following a child's last term at the school, subject to the school's Terms and Conditions (and provided outstanding sums are settled and notice requirements are met). Tuition fees (termly and annual) - The figures below are the termly charges for the 2026–2027 academic year. Termly amount followed by the equivalent annual amount (three terms) is shown for each entry stage. - Nursery Acorns (08:30–12:00, morning sessions): GBP 4,246 per term — GBP 12,738 per year. (No VAT). - Nursery Acorns (08:30–15:00, full day): GBP 7,454 per term — GBP 22,362 per year. (No VAT). - Nursery Oaks (0830–15:00): GBP 8,974 per term — GBP 26,922 per year. (No VAT). - Reception: GBP 10,051 per term — GBP 30,153 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). - Year 1 to Year 8: GBP 10,794 per term — GBP 32,382 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). - Fees for international sponsored students (termly / annual): Reception GBP 11,056 per term — GBP 33,168 per year; Year 1–Year 8 GBP 11,873 per term — GBP 35,619 per year. (Inclusive of VAT). Extra-subject charges (termly) - Ballet (Nursery Oaks): GBP 300 per term. - Ballet (Reception to Year 6): GBP 360 per term. - Yoga (Nursery Oaks): GBP 300 per term. - Yoga (Reception to Year 6): GBP 360 per term. - Chess: GBP 396 per term. - Judo: GBP 318 per term. - Music and Voice: GBP 468 per term. - LAMDA: GBP 450 per term. What the tuition fees include - Tuition, specialist teaching (arts, French, STEM, Games), school lunches (except Nursery Acorns part-time sessions), scheduled termly educational trips (except Nursery Acorns part‑time), general exercise books and stationery, pastoral care and use of school facilities including Forest School. VAT status is indicated where applicable. Other costs and optional extras - Optional extras are billed separately: uniform, wraparound care (before and after school), after-school clubs, school bus service, residential trips and certain optional activities. After-School Care is provided until 18:00 and is charged separately to tuition. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed and payable termly, strictly in advance, and must be paid as cleared funds before the start of the term to which they relate. The first term's fees for September entry are due in full by the end of the Spring Term preceding that September entry. A full term's written notice, or fees in lieu, is required if a pupil is withdrawn; notice must expire at the end of a term. Late payment may incur an additional charge (GBP 100) and interest. Payment methods and options - Available payment methods include the school's direct debit arrangement and the school's international payment platform. Tax-Free Childcare is accepted for nursery fee payments. The school may refuse a payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of funds. Agreements with third parties to pay fees do not release parents from liability. Boarding - The school does not offer boarding; there are no boarding fees. Refunds and cancellations - The registration fee is non‑returnable. The acceptance deposit is refundable following a pupil's last term at the school, subject to the Terms and Conditions and provided all outstanding sums are settled and required notice has been given. If a pupil is expelled, there is no refund of the Acceptance Deposit or of fees for the current or past terms. If parents terminate with less than the required notice, a term's fees in lieu may be payable.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Prep School curriculum covers English, Maths and Science alongside Creative Arts, Humanities, Computing and Languages. A Spanish programme begins in Kindergarten, with Language Gym from Year 3 and a Year 6 Murcia residential to deepen language skills. Drama, computing (including Micro:Bits and Python) and online-safety are integral parts of learning, with older pupils introduced to Artificial Intelligence. Lessons are highly differentiated and supported by the Individual Learning Enhancement (ILE) programme, with no fixed sets so pupils progress at their own pace. The school prepares pupils for 11+ entry into senior schools and provides tailored guidance within Dukes Education.	Curriculum details Devonshire House offers a full co-educational prep curriculum for pupils aged 2–13. In the Early Years, the EYFS framework guides a play-based, scaffolded approach that balances child-initiated learning with adult-directed teaching and focuses on the three prime areas: communication and language development, personal, social and emotional development, and physical development, taught through literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world, and expressive arts and design. French is generously timetabled from Nursery, with language learning extended across age groups. From Year 4, the curriculum is delivered by specialist teachers, with a strong emphasis on reading and writing and a study-skills programme to prepare pupils for exams later on. Read Write Inc. is used from Nursery through Year 2 to support phonics and early reading. The STEM and Arts programmes span science, IT and the arts, with science taught as a single subject through Year 6 and then split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7, and with specialist teaching in the arts (visual arts, music and drama) and opportunities such as music scholarships and Art Scholars to support talented artists.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Lower School outcomes show strong progress in phonics and reading: in Reception, 30% of pupils are six months ahead in phonics; 60% exceed age-related expectations in reading; over 80% are above the expected level in mathematics. In Year 1, more than 60% are above expected levels in phonics; 25% achieve Greater Depth in reading; nearly 50% in spelling; and over 40% in mathematics.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Leavers progress to a wide range of senior schools; Devonshire House is part of the Dukes Education family and offers guaranteed entry to Dukes senior schools, with places at schools including University College School (UCS), Highgate, St Paul's, and Channing. Senior school destinations also include a broad list of well-known London and regional senior institutions such as South Hampstead High School, Merchant Taylors' School, Mill Hill, North London Collegiate School, Wetherby Senior School and others, as detailed in the Year 6 and Year 8 destinations materials.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Individual Learning Enhancement (ILE) programme supports advanced learners, with highly differentiated lessons to challenge pupils and enable accelerated progress.	Gifted and talented The Arts programme supports talented pupils, including an Art Scholars group to develop portfolios for prospective schools and interview practice. Talented musicians may receive internal music scholarships in Year 3, with ambassadors representing the school in performances and events.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1 - Book a Visit. The Head of Admissions guides applicants through every step of the process. Bespoke weekly tours are offered for families, with an opportunity to meet the Headmaster and ask questions. For overseas families, a virtual meeting is available. 2 - Register your Child. Registration is open from birth, and early registration is encouraged. For Rising 3s and Pre-Kindergarten, the first to register join the main list and are guaranteed an offer; for all other year groups, a waiting list applies. A non-refundable registration fee of £100 per child applies for Pre-Kindergarten/Rising 3s and £120 for Kindergarten to Year 6. 3 - Entry Points. The main entry point is Pre-Kindergarten in September after a child's third birthday; since September 2025 rising 3s groups offer an early transition. Offers are made in registration order in the autumn term prior to entry. Younger siblings, children of former pupils and staff, and Riverside Nurseries attendees have priority. Casual Admissions maintain a waiting list for other year groups; Year 2+ entrants attend a Taster Day and complete gentle assessments, which can be carried out remotely if necessary. 4 - How to Accept an Offer of Place. Acceptance requires a deposit of £3,000, with autumn term fees invoiced in the spring term after 1 March. Both the deposit and advance fees are non-refundable if withdrawal occurs before attendance. The deposit is refunded after Year 6, subject to any outstanding fees being settled. 5 - Before the First Day. After a place is confirmed, the school hosts events to help transition for Rising 3s/Pre-Kindergarten; these include opportunities to meet the new teacher and classmates ahead of starting. The school aims to ensure the child is comfortable with the move.	Admissions 1. Visit Us. Open Mornings are offered to explore the Nursery and meet Upper School pupils; if you cannot attend, contact the Admissions Team to arrange a visit at your convenience. 2. Register Online. The online registration form must be completed and a non-refundable Registration Fee paid. The Registration Fee is £145 for Nursery applications and £174 (including VAT) for Reception and above. 3. Next Steps. After registration, the Admissions Team will be in touch to discuss the next steps for your child. 4. Entry Points & Requirements. The main points of entry are Acorns (2+), Reception (4+), Year 3 (7+), and Year 7 (11+). 5. Joining Our Nursery (Acorns & Oaks). There are no taster sessions or assessments required to secure a place for Acorns. Offers for Acorns are made year-round for upcoming years; Oaks offers are extended one year in advance, and children in Nursery receive an automatic place in Reception. 6. Joining Reception (4+). There are no assessments required to secure a place in Reception; your child will be invited to taster events several times during the year preceding entry. Offers for Reception are made in the Spring Term preceding the proposed academic year of entry. 7. Joining at 7+ (Year 3). The admissions process includes a Taster event; offers for Year 3 are made in the Spring Term preceding entry. 8. Joining at 11+ (Year 7). A Taster Morning and an Assessment are conducted before offering a place; there is also an online Get to Know You session for Year 7/8 before an offer is made. 9. Visa Sponsorship & References. For families seeking visa sponsorship, an online interview with the child and accompanying adult is conducted before an offer. 10. Offers & Parental Commitment. Offers reflect a combination of merit and fit, and parental commitment to the School's ethos is an important factor. 11. Waiting List. If places for the following September are filled, applicants are kept on the waiting list for the relevant year group, and places may be offered to waiting-listed children if vacancies arise.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships are offered in academic and music categories. In recent 11+ cycles, scholarships have been awarded to Year Six pupils across senior schools, with 11 scholarships reported in 2025. The school also notes scholarships of 10 academic and 2 music in other year outcomes.	Scholarships Devonshire House offers academic and music scholarships to children entering Year 3, and the first year of the Upper School (Year 4). Scholarships are awarded based on results of scholarship examinations held in the Summer Term, and are open to external candidates. Bursaries are available to pupils who meet entry standards and who have the potential to contribute to the School community but require financial assistance with fees.
Waitlist	Waitlist Casual Admissions maintain a waiting list for admissions into all other year groups, either at the start of the academic year or during the year, depending on availability. Offers are made based on the space available and the order of registration. Priority is given to younger siblings, children of former pupils, and staff, as well as to those connected with Riverside Nurseries, for entry to the Pre-Kindergarten pathway when spaces arise.	Waitlist If places for the following September are filled, applicants are kept on the waiting list for the relevant year group, and places may be offered to waiting-listed children if vacancies arise.
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