JOINING FROM 4 YEARS OLD
Starting school is a big step, and at King’s, we make it an
exciting and seamless transition.
Joining King’s at 4
A childhood paradise, our Pre-Prep pupils are part of the Prep School, based in a superb Georgian country house on the edge of the Quantock Hills. The school is set on a 50-acre estate – including 30 acres of playing fields – and is surrounded by National Trust farmland, yet we are within a mile of Taunton town centre.
Starting school is a big step, and at King’s, we make it an exciting and seamless transition. Our Reception classes provide a dynamic and nurturing environment where four-year-olds develop essential skills through play, exploration, and structured learning.
With a focus on creativity, communication, and personal growth, we ensure that every child gains the confidence and enthusiasm to thrive in their early education.
- Jump to:
- Visit
- Securing a place
- Starting at Kings
Visit
If you would like to consider a place at King’s College Pre-Prep for your child, the first thing to do is to come and visit us. We would be delighted to give you a tour of the school if you are interested in joining us.
When you visit the school, you will have the chance to meet our Head of Pre-Prep and the Headteacher. You can also tour our beautiful grounds with 30 acres of outdoor space surrounded by National Trust farmland.
Discover our extensive facilities and get a chance to see lessons taking place, with small class sizes ensuring every child is supported in their learning.
Securing a place
If you think your child would enjoy King’s College Pre-Prep, you are very welcome to bring them for a taster day. Following the taster day, you can apply for a place by completing a Registration Form. If applicable, we will then request a reference from your setting or school.
We will then make an offer of a place at the school, which can be secured by paying your acceptance deposit by an agreed deadline.
Starting at Kings
If your child is joining us from September, you will be invited to attend a welcome event during the preceding summer term. Your child will also have the opportunity to spend a morning in their current year group, and an afternoon meeting their new teacher with the rest of the incoming class. Parents will able to attend a presentation from our Head of Pre-Prep and talk to the class teachers.
The welcome event is a great opportunity to meet current parents and parents of the new class and to become part of the social network. You also receive printed information with the essential information for September.
For in-year joiners, your child will usually attend a taster or welcome day and the class teacher will communicate directly with parents to ensure they have all the information they need.
