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Welcome to Ripley Court School

A thriving independent co-educational Nursery and Prep School set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Ripley Court is a place where children are known, nurtured, and inspired to flourish. We warmly invite you to visit and meet the staff and children who make our community so special.

At the heart of Ripley Court is a nurturing family atmosphere and exceptional pastoral care, ensuring every child feels known, supported, and encouraged to thrive. With a seamless journey from Nursery through Prep, we combine excellent academic achievement with curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Our outstanding 11+ results reflect a balanced, stress-free approach to every child’s development.

Set within 19 acres of beautiful grounds and extensive facilities, Ripley Court is incredibly fortunate to enjoy a spacious site that provides a wealth of opportunities for children to stretch themselves, discover new passions, grow in confidence, and pursue a wide and diverse range of interests and experiences.

Choosing the right school is an important decision. We would be delighted to show you everything that makes Ripley Court such a special place. Simply complete the form below to arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

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About Ripley Court School

Ripley Court is a co-educational Nursery and Prep School for children aged 3 to 11, conveniently located just minutes from the A3, and easily accessible from Cobham, Weybridge, Woking, and Guildford, with school transport serving nearby communities.

Pupils benefit from specialist teaching, tailored learning, and a broad, balanced, and inspiring curriculum that supports academic progress alongside creativity, confidence, and personal growth.

Why Choose Ripley Court School?

Our Core Values

At the heart of Ripley Court are our core values of Perseverance, Aspiration, Curiosity, and Kindness, shaping a caring, ambitious, and inspiring school community.

Exceptional Pastoral Care

We know every child personally, celebrate their individuality, and ensure each pupil is listened to, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Wraparound Care

Flexible breakfast and after-school provision from 7.30am to 6.00pm supports busy families, while keeping pupils safe, settled, and cared for beyond the school day.

Exceptional Senior School Results

Pupils are thoroughly prepared for 11+ entry, achieving outstanding results at leading senior schools and regularly securing scholarships for excellence in academics, sport, art, drama, and music.

Extensive Extracurricular Programme

Our specialist-led extracurricular programme across sport, the arts, drama, and enrichment inspires confidence, creativity, and personal growth through a rich, balanced education.

Clubs

A rich range of seasonal, cultural, sporting, and creative clubs, alongside our weekly STEM enrichment programme, sparks curiosity and helps children explore new interests beyond the classroom.

Extensive Sports Programme

Set within our beautiful grounds, our extensive sports programme includes regular inter-school fixtures, with expert coaching that supports and challenges pupils of all abilities to perform at their best.

Facilities

Our facilities include an indoor swimming pool, forest school, indoor sports hall, mini theatre, music room, food technology room, art studio, netball and tennis courts, pre-prep outdoor classroom, STEM room, and more.

The Nursery

Our bright, spacious Nursery forms an integral part of the wider school, providing a nurturing environment in which children thrive and receive specialist teaching in French, swimming, dance, music, and forest school.

The Breadth of Opportunity in the Arts

Talented specialist teachers lead music, art, and drama, with every child learning an instrument, accessing in-school private tuition, and taking part in performing arts.

Partnership with Reed’s School

Our strong partnership with Reed’s School enriches the curriculum through access to specialist teachers and outstanding facilities, including the Cricket Centre, Future Tech Building, Art Labs, and Astro Turfs.

ISI Inspection 2024

Ripley Court is regularly assessed by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). The ISI is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England.

The most recent ISI inspection for the whole school, including the Nursery, took place in June 2024. It looked at the quality of education and compliance. We were delighted with the report, with all required standards successfully met.
The full report is available here.

"Leaders provide a warm and welcoming learning environment for children to develop and thrive."

"Pupils are taught the importance of showing kindness to each other as one of the school's key values."

"Staff have detailed knowledge of every child and their individual need and interests."

"By the time they leave the school, all pupils are successful in gaining places at senior schools, and several are awarded scholarships and exhibitions each year."

ADMISSIONS

We would be delighted to support you with your application to Ripley Court School and ensure that the admissions process is welcoming and straightforward. Our open events throughout the year offer a valuable opportunity to explore the school and meet our children and staff. If you would prefer a personal tour, please complete the form below, and our admissions team will be in touch.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

While we are committed to educating the whole child, our focus remains on providing an excellent academic foundation and nurturing a love of learning from an early age. Our results speak for themselves, with many pupils gaining places at academically selective schools at 11+, often securing scholarships and awards.

FEES

Nursery: £4200 Per Term, Full Time
Flexible part-time options available (mornings, afternoons or selected days).
Reception: £4980
Years 1 & 2: £5295
Year 3: £6630
Year 4: £6790
Years 5 & 6: £7165
Fees from Reception upwards are inclusive of VAT.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

"Since our child started at Ripley, we have seen a massive growth in his confidence within school. He absolutely loves going in every morning, and as a result we have seen him flourish academically. Ripley really is a very special place, the teachers are extremely competent, caring and really go the extra mile to help the children. Our son is now finally reaching his potential. The decision to join the school as the best academic decision we have made for our children thus far." Parent

“The change in our son was marked in the transition and now he loves every day at Ripley Court School Nursery.” Parent

"The Nursery is a wonderful environment for your child to develop and grow emotionally, physically and cognitively whilst having fun and making friends." Parent

"Set in beautiful grounds it prides itself on its pastoral care and creates an environment where a child feels held." Parent

Muddy verdict: “Ripley Court School is good for bright and curious kids, ready to become the best version of themselves.” Muddy Stilettos

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We understand that choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. Please complete the form to arrange a visit and experience for yourself our nurturing community, beautiful grounds, and inspiring learning environment.

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We are delighted to welcome families to Ripley Court School and warmly encourage you to visit us.

To find out more about Ripley Court School, please visit www.ripleycourt.co.uk

or contact Admissions at registrar@ripleycourt.co.uk

01483 225 217