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Pre-Prep Admissions

Pre-Prep (age 3-7)

St Lawrence Junior School is a wonderfully warm and welcoming environment, built on the values of kindness, care, and togetherness. We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as Independent Prep School of the Year in the Independent School of the Year Awards 2024. With a record number of entries this year, this recognition is even more significant for our school.

“The Junior School is simply delighted to be shortlisted for Independent Prep School of the Year. We’re supported by wonderful parents and everyone works together to ensure each child succeeds. We are very proud that the hard work and dedication of our staff and children has been recognized by this prestigious shortlist.”

Ellen Rowe, Headteacher

We are thrilled to welcome our Pre-Prep community into a brand new building from September 2024, thoughtfully designed to nurture the learning and development of our youngest minds. Our qualified teachers and dedicated classroom assistants in every class create a warm, supportive environment where small class sizes ensure that each child’s first steps in education are successful and, above all, enjoyable. We are committed to building the perfect path for their future learning adventures.

At St Lawrence College Pre-Prep, we warmly welcome entries for all year groups at any point during the academic year. Our dedicated member of the Admissions Team, Hannah Balcombe, is here to support families every step of the way.

If you’re considering a place for your child, the first step is to visit us. We’d be delighted to give you a tour of our wonderful school, and every family will have the opportunity to meet with Mrs Rowe, our Headteacher, during their visit.

If you feel that St Lawrence Pre-Prep is the perfect fit for your child, you can formally apply via our online Admissions Portal and paying the £100 registration fee (non-refundable).

Once we receive your application, we will request a report from your child’s current school, if applicable. After reviewing the report, we will invite your child for a taster day. Following this, we will formally offer a place, and the entry process is completed with the return of the Acceptance Form and the deposit.

Three-year-olds may join us the term after their third birthday, and children are welcome to enter at any time throughout the academic year.

Come and experience the warm, nurturing environment of St. Lawrence College Pre-Prep – we can’t wait to meet you and your family!

Pre-Prep Application Process

Visit the School

We warmly invite you to visit us in person! During your visit, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of our wonderful school, meet our dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils, and have the chance to sit down with Mrs Rowe, our Headteacher.

We offer individual school tours during term time and during holiday periods, as well as taster visits for prospective pupils. We are also delighted to offer remote visits for families who are unable to visit us in person.

If you wish to book either an Open Day or an individual visit, please click here. Alternatively, do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team on jsadmissions@slcuk.com or +44 (0)1843 808080.

Admissions Process

If you feel that St Lawrence College is the right place for your child, families are able to complete an online admissions process using our Admissions Portal, linked below, or alternatively a Registration Form, PDF version, found within the Registration Pack.

Admissions Portal

Registration Pack

Registration Fee

A non-refundable registration fee of £100 is required when submitting the form.

Make a Payment

Required Documents

Please include a copy of your child’s most recent school report and their passport along with the Registration Form.

Taster Session

We offer a delightful taster session, where your child can spend a day with us to experience life at St Lawrence Pre-Prep. It’s a wonderful way for everyone to get to know each other better.  Throughout the day, we’ll keep you updated on how your child is settling in, and we’ll share photos of their activities and experiences.

This step-by-step process ensures that both your family and our school feel confident and excited about the journey ahead at St Lawrence Pre-Prep.