• The school is warm, encouraging and growth minded, and aims to bring out the best in each child during the earliest school years.

• Will suit families wanting a dedicated Wimbledon pre-prep where early confidence and smooth transition are central.

Admissions at The Rowans School should appeal to families seeking a Wimbledon pre-prep focused on the early years, strong relationships and a confident transition beyond age seven. The school should suit parents who want a dedicated pre-prep rather than a larger through-school for the first years of education.

At this stage the school’s value lies in the quality of its early years and transition rather than in a big scholarships culture. Families should ask directly about any current fee-support arrangements.

The overall picture is gentle, settled and clearly early-years focused, with the school emphasising growth mindset, attractive grounds and a strong transition culture. Families may also want to ask how the school’s recent move into the St Paul’s School Group is shaping the next phase of development.

Assessment at The Rowans is warm, observational and closely shared with parents, with strong attention to literacy, numeracy, confidence and readiness for the move on at 7+. Families should expect careful tracking without an over-pressurised atmosphere.