Joining Us

Finding a Place

With so many good schools to choose from, finding a place where your child will fit in and flourish is fundamental. You must get the right feeling. It’s a decision as much for the heart as it is for the head.

Whilst our senior school success will speak to the head, the heart often leads families as they begin exploring the admissions process of many private schools in London. You only truly know as you start to get under the skin of each independent school and their admissions options. Talk to us about your child. Soak up the school spirit. Ask all the questions. As you consider our prep school, imagine your family here and see if you get that feeling.

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Enquiry Timeline

Make an enquiry

Call us on 020 7435 1916 (Option 5) or complete the Enquiry Form

Attend an open morning

Held every 2-3 weeks in term time

Book an Open Morning

Register your child

By completing an online application

Optional private tour

During the academic year preceding your child’s entry

Nursery (age 2-4)

Offers

Anytime during the academic year preceding your child’s entry

Get to know you Taster Visit

Spring term preceding your child’s entry

Reception (4+)

Offers

Spring Term preceding your child’s entry

Get to know you Taster Visit

Spring term preceding your child’s entry

Year 1 and above (5+)

Assessment Taster

Spring term preceding your child’s entry

Offers

Spring term preceding your child’s entry, following Assessment Taster

Orientation morning

Summer term preceding your child’s entry

The Dukes Village

Devonshire House is part of the Dukes Education family of schools and educators, united by a common purpose: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life. We create clusters of nurseries and schools in village locations to offer families an all-through education journey within their local area.

Dukes Education is committed to a smooth transition from nursery to prep school. With a focus on nurturing each child’s potential, we ensure that early years learning seamlessly flows into their prep school journey. Families from Little Dukes nurseries benefit from a guaranteed entry policy, meaning that when children are ready for Reception, their place in a Dukes prep school is assured—subject to availability and the child’s ability to thrive within the school’s ethos and curriculum.

Starting with a Little Dukes nursery provides a strong foundation and continuity as children grow. This guaranteed progression allows families to plan confidently, knowing their child can flourish in a familiar, supportive environment that celebrates their individuality.

For further information please contact us on 02074351916 (Option 5) or admissions@dhprep.co.uk