Value proposition

Independent Prep School for boys developing independent, curious & passionate learners to succeed in a challenging world

Established in 1865, Shrewsbury House School is one of England’s oldest boys’ Preparatory Schools and educates boys from the ages of 7 to 13 years. At age 13, our boys move up to their senior schools as intellectually curious young men who have had numerous opportunities to shine and reach their full potential. At Shrewsbury House, each boy is recognised as an individual and their efforts and attainment are duly celebrated.

Inclusivity is central to Shrewsbury House School’s ethos and all boys regularly will take on new challenges to extend them beyond their previous encounters. Every boy will perform in his annual Year Group Concert and Play. Every boy has the opportunity to represent the School in the three main competitive sports of football, rugby and cricket. Opportunities are wide and frequent for the boys to take part in a broad range of inter-prep and national academic, sport and cultural events.

Shrewsbury House’s motto ‘Alta Peto’ means ‘aim high’; we are extremely fortunate that our boys – past and present – have contributed so much to the rich fabric of Shrewsbury House School and continue to aspire to our School motto.

Good Schools Guide:
"Time has not stood still at Shrewsbury House: the best traditions have been maintained but this is very much a school looking forward, not back. The boys have a genuine sense of pride and are articulate, polite and confident."

Education, Teaching, Innovative, and Forward Thinking