Prince's Mead is an independent co-educational day school where children are free to enjoy their childhood. They develop lifelong academic, sporting and cultural passions creating strong foundations for life at senior school and beyond.

Proudly part of the King Edward VI (KES) family of schools, we are a preparatory school, in Winchester, for boys and girls aged two to eleven where childhood is nurtured and celebrated against a backdrop of outstanding pastoral care.

Nursery (ages 2 to 4)

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Pre-Prep (ages 4 to 7)

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Prep (ages 7 to 11)

The KES Group launch marked by time capsule to be opened at 500th anniversary of King Edward VI School, Southampton in 2053.

Pupil Leadership Team (Freya, Tom, Elin, Vega), Heads of each School (Neal Parker, Rebecca Smith, Adam King), Chair of Governors (Geraint Davies), and Old Edwardian (Maurice Rowles) Earlier this week, King Edward VI School announced the launch of The KES Group, bringing together King Edward VI School in Southampton, KES Preparatory School in Romsey and Prince’s Mead in Winchester, reinforcing KES as the home of exceptional independent education for children across Hampshire a

Jun 25

King Edward VI School launches The KES Group, bringing together its schools to shape the future of independent education in Hampshire

King Edward VI School has today announced the launch of The KES Group, bringing together King Edward VI School in Southampton, KES Preparatory School in Romsey, and Prince’s Mead in Winchester as a single, connected family of schools, reinforcing KES as the home of exceptional independent education for children across Hampshire aged 2-18. This milestone moment formally brings the three schools together to strengthen the experience for pupils and families across the region, cr

Jun 23

Introducing the Stepping Stones Awards

Introducing the Prince's Mead Stepping Stones Awards, a new means-tested award offering up to 25% reduction in school fees for eligible families.

May 21

Worthy Park House and grounds on the edge of the South Downs National Park

Nursery to Welcome Children From Age 2 as Part of Major Expansion

We have announced an exciting and significant enhancement to our Nursery offering, launching in September 2026, which will see the Nursery welcome children from their second birthday and move to a year‑round model. This expansion follows our merger with King Edward VI School in September last year and reflects the School’s commitment to providing exceptional Early Years care and education for families in Hampshire.

Mar 6

Whole School Open Day

Friday 9 October 2026

Our doors will be open for you to visit our school and meet the children and staff that make it so special.

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Woodland

Stay & Play

Every Thursday

Come and discover the magic of our woodland with your toddler this autumn.

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Sport

We believe that encouraging participation in sports not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, but also builds important life skills such as teamwork, discipline, determination, and leadership.

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D&T

The Design & Technology workshop plays a pivotal role in developing our pupils' interpersonal skills through discussion, enquiry, negotiation and teamworking as they learn to design, make, and evaluate products.

Forest School

At Prince’s Mead, Forest School empowers children to grow in confidence and independence as they connect with the natural world. Weekly sessions give every child the freedom to explore, discover, and thrive.

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Music

Music plays a central role in life at Prince’s Mead, where every child is encouraged to uncover their inner musician. Weekly hymn practice, one-to-one lessons with visiting specialists, and a wealth of performing opportunities inspire a lifelong love of music.

Drama

Performing Arts at Prince's Mead is about building confident, expressive, and collaborative learners. With outstanding speech and drama teachers, every pupil has the chance to shine through performance.