Joining Lower Prep (4+)
Girls and boys aged 4 to 7 years
Our main entry point for Lower Prep is into our Reception class.
We also accept applications to join Years 1 and 2 if spaces are available.
Places do occasionally come available in the current academic year, please email admissions to enquire.
Below is an outline of our admissions process, please contact us if you have any questions.
Register your interest
If you’re interested in joining us in September 2026 or beyond, please register your details. This will enable us to keep in touch with:
- Opportunities to visit us at open events
- Updates on the latest school news
- Information to support your decision-making
Email us to register your interest
Visit us
Nothing beats visiting us in person. Our open events are a great way to explore our facilities and to meet key members of the Kimbolton team.
Alternatively, you can request an individual tour, at a time that suits you.
How to find our Prep School.
Apply for a place
To be considered for entry, please complete our registration form.
A non-refundable registration fee of £120 applies to all applications.
Assessments
All children registered for entry to Reception are invited to attend a Stay and Play assessment session in our Lower Prep.
This relaxed and friendly session allows our staff to get to know each child as they join in a range of play-based activities. The informal assessments that take place during the morning help us understand each child’s early learning and social development, ensuring a smooth transition into school life at Kimbolton.
Offer and accepting your place
Offers for successful candidates are sent out by February half term. The deadline for accepting a place is normally the first working day in March prior to starting in the following September.
A deposit is payable when you accept the place.
A warm welcome
Following the acceptance of a place, you will receive a joining pack of information from our Head of Admissions.
This will include information on our uniform, bus service, as well as forms to complete before the start of term.
You may also like to explore our current families area, which has useful day-to-day information about school life including Kim Club (our before and after school club), sports fixtures, co-curricular activities, the Kimbolton School Parents’ Association and much more.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Kimbolton!
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