Spring Grove School
Spring Grove School
Org 1: IAPS
Harville Road, Wye, nr Ashford, Kent TN25 5EZ
Telephone: 01233 812337
Key dates: Autumn term: Wednesday 3 September 2025 to Tuesday 16 December 2025
Half term: Monday 20 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
Spring term: Tuesday 6 January 2026 to Tuesday 31 March 2026
Half term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
Summer term: Wednesday 22 April 2026 to Tuesday 7 July 2026
Half term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Age Range: Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Pre-Prep/Infants, Prep/Junior to 11
Day or Boarding: Day, Day Only
Gender: Co-ed
Chair of Governors: Mr Andrew Martin, BSc Hons
Bursar: Mrs Vicky Jones, BA Hons, CA bursar@springgroveschool.co.uk
Head of Marketing and Admissions: Mrs Nicky Lee-Browne, MA Cantab admissions@springgroveschool.co.uk
Age range. 2–11 Coeducational.
Number of pupils. 200.
Fees per term (2025-2026). £3,185–£6,035.
Spring Grove is a co-educational Day Preparatory School for children aged 2 to 11, widely known for its family ethos and feel. It is located in a stunning rural location just outside the village of Wye, between Ashford and Canterbury. The school offers a first-class education, preparing children for both grammar and senior independent school entry.
The facilities include an award-winning Nursery, School Hall, Art Room, Science Room, Music Room, well-equipped Classrooms, and Multi-Use Games Area. The grounds contain the main school buildings and 14 acres of playing fields.
Spring Grove has a strong tradition of academic excellence, exceptionally lively music, drama and art departments, Forest School, and children who are inspired with a sense of wonder about the world. Emphasis is placed on excellent teaching in a caring yet well-structured atmosphere with close contact maintained between parents and teachers. Typically around 55% of leavers go to grammar schools, and around 35% to senior independent schools, many with scholarships.
The curriculum includes Music, Drama, Art, Dance, Forest School, PE and extracurricular activities. Athletics, cricket/kwik cricket, cross-country, football, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming and rugby are the principal games.
Charitable status. Spring Grove School 2003 is a Registered Charity, number 1099823.