How many independent schools are there in Sutton?

There are 8 independent schools in Sutton, including prep schools (ages 4–13) and senior schools. Each is inspected by Ofsted or ISI and results are shown in this guide.

What is the difference between prep and senior independent schools?

Prep (preparatory) schools educate children from ages 4 to 13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior schools. Senior schools typically cover ages 11 or 13 to 18 and offer GCSEs and A-levels.

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Private & Independent Schools in Sutton

Sutton has 8 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Sutton is home to 8 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 58 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.

8independent schools

2prep schools

6senior schools

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Prep Schools

2 schools

Preparatory schools educate children roughly aged 4-13 and prepare them for entrance exams to senior independent schools.

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Seaton House School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

171 pupilsAges 2-11

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Independent

Collingwood School

IndependentPrimary+ Nursery

119 pupilsAges 2-11

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Independent

Senior Independent Schools

6 schools

Senior independent schools typically start at 11+ or 13+ and go through to sixth form.

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Greenholm School

IndependentSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

90% of parents recommend

119 pupilsAges 11-20

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Good

Brookways School

IndependentSpecial School

90% of parents recommend

77 pupilsAges 7-17

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Good

JUS Education

IndependentSpecial School

1 pupilsAges 11-16

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Good

Sutton High School GDST

IndependentAll-through

913 pupilsAges 3-18

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Independent

Homefield Preparatory School

IndependentAll-through

280 pupilsAges 3-14

SEN Unit

Independent

Grove Road School

IndependentSpecial School

13 pupilsAges 11-19

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Independent

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Data refreshed 7 May 2026

Generated from our verified dataset of official inspection and admissions data · Reviewed April 2026 · How we write

Private & Independent Schools in Sutton

Sutton has 8 independent schools ranging from prep schools to senior institutions. Schools are sorted by inspection quality ratings.

Sutton is home to 8 independent schools, ranging from prep schools to senior colleges. The area also has 58 state-funded schools for families exploring all options.