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Spring Grove School

Co-ed

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(Always do your best)

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Pre-Nursery - Year 6 (Ages 2-11)
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Spring Grove School is a co-educational day preparatory school and nursery for pupils aged 2 to 11, situated in Wye near Ashford. Set within 14 acres of Kent countryside, the school is housed in a seventeenth-century Stuart mansion dating back to 1674, where the author Joseph Conrad once stayed. The school emphasises a "family" ethos and a broad curriculum, with a particular focus on the creative arts and outdoor education. Notable facilities include an award-winning Forest School, a covered heated swimming pool, and a dedicated music block with a recording space.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Day Only
Values:
Curiosity
Confidence
Creativity
Consideration
Craftsmanship

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Last updated on 10 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-24.9%

Spring Grove School's fees are 24.9% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-14.3%

Spring Grove School's fees are 14.3% lower than the county average.

Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Springgrovian
Founded:1967
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 47%/53% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 200 pupils
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Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
LAMDA
ABRSM
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides financial aid via means-tested bursaries for new joiners and offers hardship support to current families experiencing financial difficulties.

Contact Information

Address

Spring Grove School, Harville Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EZ

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General Enquiries

01233 812337

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Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:1099823
Registered Company No.:04864342