About Us

A happy, nurturing school where every girl thrives.

Rowan Preparatory School is a warm, vibrant independent school for girls aged 2-11 in Claygate, Surrey. As part of United Learning, we are committed to high standards, exceptional pastoral care and creating opportunities for every child.

At Rowan, girls are known as individuals. We balance academic ambition with wellbeing, ensuring that every girl grows in confidence, curiosity and kindness.

What makes Rowan special?

A Broad, Inspiring Education

Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and a love of learning.

Specialist teaching starts in the Early Years
Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths programmes
Exceptional performing and creative arts
A culture of exploration, teamwork and critical thinking

Wellbeing at the Heart

Happy girls learn best.

Weekly SEW (Social & Emotional Wellbeing) lessons
A caring, proactive pastoral team
Our enchanting Glen and woodland Spinney for reflection, play and nature-based learning

Sport for Every Girl

Sport builds confidence, resilience and joy.

Gymnastics from age 2, with development squads from Year 3
Swimming, netball, hockey, football, athletics and more
Fixtures, tournaments and “Sport for All” inclusivity

Exceptional Early Years & Academic Success

Our Early Years was recognised by the ISI as a Significant Strength, reflecting our joyful and purposeful approach.
Rowan girls move on to a wide range of top senior schools, supported by high-quality teaching and personalised learning.

A Place to Belong

Across our two sites - Rowan Brae (2–7) and Rowan Hill (7–11) - girls enjoy:

Specialist classrooms and STEM labs
Creative art studio and performance spaces
A bright, modern library
Beautiful outdoor learning spaces

Founded in 1936, Rowan remains a community built on kindness, confidence and opportunity.

Visit Us

The best way to experience Rowan is to come and see us. We offer:

Personal tours
Open House events each term
Weekly 'Little Berries' Toddler Group
Discovery Mornings and special events throughout the year

We would love to welcome you.
📩 admissions@rowanprepschool.co.uk
📞 01372 462627

Thank you all so much for taking such good care of our daughter. She is very happy at Rowan and for the first time, she is actually chatting about her school day. It's been wonderful for us to see her so settled. We can't thank you enough.
New Year 3 Parent

We just wanted to say a big thank you to all the Rowan staff for your hard work over the last few challenging weeks. The current homeschooling system is working well and it is very apparent how much time and effort has been put into this by all the staff.
Current Parent