Tring Park’s private prep school gives children a zest for life and aspirations to achieve in their chosen field. They are able to work academically and vocationally during the school day which ensures they develop a wide range of skills and the self-confidence that is required to prepare them for secondary school.
Pupils here are from a variety of different backgrounds, all with a passion for the performing arts. The pupils are treated as individuals and are all given equal opportunities to achieve and become the best that they can be.
Whilst at the prep school, your child will benefit hugely from being part of Tring Park’s large and internationally renowned performing arts school. These children have a varied and fulfilling day, participating in all areas of school life. They are supported not only by the prep teachers but by our dedicated team of pastoral staff who will ensure that your child feels secure and well cared for.
Children are taught in two mixed-age classes, and follow an integrated timetable moving between performing arts and academic lessons. Approximately one third of the pupils’ time is spent in vocational lessons and the remainder on more traditional academic subjects, sports and holistic activities such as mindfulness.
Alongside the more traditional curriculum, as a performing arts primary school, Tring Park Prep offers children a broad training in the performing arts, giving pupils a foundation on which to build if they wish to progress through the School. The pupils study classical ballet, modern and tap dance as well as acting, music and choir. Emphasis is on establishing a good basic technique in all areas, whilst encouraging a passion for the performing arts.
The children are able to display their talents at many events throughout the year including open classes, the Christmas Carol Service and in their own, very popular, ‘Prep Show’ during the course of the year.
Tring Park Prep is housed in a dedicated area of the school comprising two classrooms, changing and toilet facilities and an outdoor area for learning and play.
Academic subjects are taught in the Prep Classrooms by the Class Teachers, with some academic subjects, sport and all vocational areas taught by specialist teachers. They also have the added benefit of using other specialist teaching areas for their vocational training and some academic classes such as reading, French, art and ICT.
Pupils will study English, science, maths, history, geography, art and design, music, PE, computing, modern foreign languages, religious studies, citizenship and personal, social and health education (PSHE).
At Tring Park School we offer an exciting, challenging and diverse learning experience. We recognise that each pupil has their own individual strengths, talents and needs, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive environment which actively helps and encourages every pupil to achieve their full potential.
At the end of Year 6, pupils who wish to continue at Tring Park School will take part in an informal assessment for entry into the Lower School. This will be for either the Performance Foundation Course or Junior Dance Course.
Pupils are given the opportunity to go on excursions planned to enhance academic topic work such as to The British Museum (Egyptians), Tring Museum (Natural History), College Lake, The Living Rainforest (Habitats), Tring Trail (History of Tring), Henley River and Rowing Museum (Geography), Oxford City and Castle (Geography and History) Tring Museum (Food Chains and Ecosystems), Mead Open Farm (Science) and The Chiltern Open Air Museum (History).
Fees displayed for 1 January to 31 August 2025 are inclusive of VAT. Subject to sibling and forces discounts (10% – please enquire). All fees are subject to possible increase at one term’s notice and are non-refundable. We do not offer funding to Tring Park Prep pupils.
AXA PPP Healthcare Insurance
£525 (£100 excess pa)
School Fees Refund Scheme
Boarders 0.95% of termly fees
Days 0.82% of termly fees
Pupils’ Personal Effects Insurance
£8.31
All fees and charges are subject to possible increase at one term’s notice. September 2024 to July 2025.
Registration Fee and Deposit | UK Pupils
£2,250
Registration Fee and Deposit | Non-UK Pupils
£10,250
The registration fee and deposit are payable at the time of registration and are required in accordance with the terms on the Registration Form.
Additional charges to be taken into consideration include, but are not limited to:
We will invite prospective pupils to an ‘Taster Day’, where they will attend both vocational and academic classes and see the school in action. The school will also assess your child in the environment to establish whether Tring Park Prep will be a suitable school for your child. If your child then attends the school as a prep and you would like your child to continue into First Form (year 7), a more formal vocational audition for a place will be required, alongside external candidates.
Amanda Deer B Ed | Head of Tring Park Prep
Please get in contact if you have any questions about the Prep Department.
