Visit us
Step into St David’s Prep, West Wickham.
The best way to get a feel for our lovely, happy and nurturing school is to experience it for yourself!
We encourage families to visit us in person. Most families like to experience multiple visits, and we welcome this.
There are three ways to step inside St David’s Prep:
- Join us for a Group Tour
We host regular bi-monthly group tours. These events are an opportunity to tour our spacious grounds alongside other families. You’ll meet key staff members and see a normal school day in action. These sessions are relaxed and informal.
Our next group tour will take place on: Tuesday 10 November from 9.30 to 11.30am. Click the button below to register your place.
- Register for an Open Morning
We host regular Open Mornings throughout the year. Once a term, we open our doors to showcase and celebrate the children’s achievements and our school community with this special event.
Click the button below to find out when our next Open Morning event is taking place.
- Book a Personal Tour
We warmly invite families to book a private tour for a more personalised experience. You’ll have the opportunity to have a one-to-one discussion with the Admissions Manager, see our extensive grounds, experience the school in full swing, and see active classes. You’ll also meet our Head, Mrs Louise Carmichael-Line, if available at the end of the tour.
Click the button below to register your interest in a personal tour and our admissions team will be in touch to arrange your visit.
WHY CHOOSE ST DAVID’S PREP?
Academic excellence and outstanding outcomes: We prepare every pupil for the future that is right for them. Surrounded by outstanding Independent, Grammar and state secondary schools, we provide the skills, confidence and academic foundation needed to thrive. Our pupils achieve outstanding 11+ results and scholarship offers and we work closely with you to ensure your child leaves St David’s as a well-rounded and compassionate young person, equipped to succeed and flourish at their chosen secondary school and beyond.
Specialist teaching and an exciting curriculum: From Forest School and educational trips, to Languages, Sport and Music, children enjoy a broad and engaging curriculum from the very beginning. And with a Personalised Learning Programme from Reception to Year 6, every child is supported to thrive.
A nurturing and welcoming community: Parents regularly describe the school as a place where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to flourish. We have the ability to offer real individual attention in our small class sizes.
Outstanding facilities: One of St David’s best-kept secrets is its extensive six acres of grounds. Our brand-new building has also provided us with eight spacious new classrooms, inspiring new outdoor learning spaces, a library, breakout space and new kitchen. In addition, several other spaces have recently been repurposed and upgraded, including a music studio and two practice rooms.
The stability of being part of a wider group: St David’s Prep has been part of the the Wishford Education group since 2015 – a leading group of independent schools with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education and providing the best possible experience to both pupils and parents.
More opportunities to join us: Following our recent building developments, we now have increased capacity across all year groups, creating more opportunities for families to join our welcoming school community. Please speak to our friendly team should you wish to consider St David’s for your child from Pre-Reception to Year 6.
