Kew college school

[MahiG]

Hello mums,

My question is to those working parents sending their kid to Kew College nursery. How are you able to manage the wrap around care? Please share your experiences and also if we donot take a nursery place how likely is it to get a reception place later?

Thankyou

Nursery is either morning or afternoon. You or someone!, has to be able to drop off and pick up.
You will certainly struggle and take a big risk in getting a reception place if you do not go into the nursery.
However, with London prep schools (and certainly happened at Kew College) as a general rule occasional places come up quite often in all years as parents move their kids either out of the area or change schools!

@lamplightnow Thankyou for the information. Would you know how is Broomsfield House school? They have wraparound care and hot lunches. But just wondering how academically it compares with Kew college?

@MahiG I don't have any personal experience of Broomfield but I would say they both have an excellent reputation and to be on a par academically. ie If you look at Bromfield's and Kew's leaver destinations.
Kew has lower fees (and usually the most competitive in the area) if that is a consideration. Also looking at Broomfield fees page, it seems games and swimming are extra, but included at Kew.
Note the current Kew College Head is retiring this year. I understand the replacement is an external candidate.

@MahiG which school did you decide on? We are still facing the same dilemma with only a week to go. I wish KC offered wraparound care and lunches as I preferred it for everything else but do value those things.

We have registered for Broomfield house. It provides wraparound care and is highly nurturing and academic. I am very happy with the choice and they have excellent leavers destination. Kew college didnt work for us as no wraparound care and hot lunches which was a deal breaker for us.

Thanks @MahiG, we’re heading in that direction too I think and for the same reasons. Finalising this week, but will likely see you there in September.

Hi @MahiG and @Lonodonmamatoboys. I was wondering if you have any feedback about Broomfield House since starting your children in that school? My DS is starting next year and the options are between Broomfield House, Unicorn school or Newland House (in Twickenham). Would appreciate it if you can share your experiences with your children being in school now. Thank you.

Hi @Thera102, I’m afraid I can’t help as we chose a different Kew school in the end. However, parents I know of children at both Broomfield and Unicorn are all happy with their choices. You can’t really go wrong.

Hi @Thera102
Broomfield house comes highly recommended. I wouldn't look elsewhere. Very happy with the school and its not only nurturing but goes an extra mile to stay on top of things. Hot lunches and wraparound care is an additional bonus which I believe is not am option for Kew college( reason we didn't choose it) and it has a great academic record. I am a very happy mother.

Hi @MahiG and @Londonmamatoboys, thank you for taking the time to reply. I appreciate the input and feedback given. I am glad all worked out well for both your families. Thank you.

These threads were really helpful to us when recently moving to the area and choosing a school, so I thought it might be worth adding an update… Kew College does now offer wraparound care. No lunch though, but that has been less of an issue than I imagined

And also to add again, Kew college does now offer hot lunches. For anyone looking at old threads.