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History & Aims

The Early Years Kingswood House was founded in 1899 and moved, thanks to the enterprise of the then Headmaster, Revd Sandberg, to its present site on West Hill (Tanglewood, a former girls' school) in 1920. At that time, pupils were mainly boarders and much emphasis was placed on Chapel attendance. Later years saw Headmasters Mr Dixon, Mr Morley-Tabor, Mr Malden, Mr Thorne, Mr Scott-Malden, Mr Harvey and, currently, Mr Brooks accept leadership of the School. By the late 1960s, Kingswood House became exclusively a day school allowing dormitories to be converted to music rooms and a Library.

The Later Years

Later, in 1973, the Langlands building was opened comprising Assembly Hall, gym, changing rooms, art room and science laboratory. In 1989, the Study Centre was opened. The IT suite and Library have been upgraded and an astro-turf, cricket nets, training swimming pool and an adventure trail have been added. The pupils also have the opportunity to use local facilities at Ashtead Cricket Club, Epsom College and the Adrian Mann Theatre at NESCOT.

In 1963, the School formed into an Educational Trust under a Board of Governors. Kingswood House is a member of the Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and is currently home to a maximum of 210 boys and girls between the ages of three and 13. The School's centenary was celebrated in 1999.


The Aims and Philosophy of Kingswood House School

Every Child Matters

Kingswood House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children:

• Staying safe
• Being healthy
• Enjoying and achieving
• Making a positive contribution
• Social and economic well-being

Kingswood House aims to:

• Develop the individual abilities of each child in a secure, caring and friendly environment where they are happy and motivated to learn and to appreciate the benefits of healthy living and physical fitness.
• Encourage participation, enjoyment and success in all areas of the school’s curriculum to create a well-rounded, confident child who shows respect, tolerance and compassion towards people and the environment.
• Help children develop self-worth and maturity so they are equipped to deal with life’s challenges and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
• Create a strong partnership between parents, children and staff to foster social awareness and to allow all members of the school community to feel valued and appreciated.