The short version
77% capacity.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 153
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Faye Messinger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Rydes Hill House, Aldershot Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wey Valley College
Academy · 527m away
The Hope Service
Pupil referral unit · 841m away
Kings College
Secondary · 864m away
Guildford Grove Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Stoughton Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Worplesdon Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Northmead Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rydes Hill Preparatory School a selective school?
No. Rydes Hill Preparatory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Rydes Hill Preparatory School?
Rydes Hill Preparatory School currently has 153 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rydes Hill Preparatory School take?
Rydes Hill Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7.
Where is Rydes Hill Preparatory School?
Rydes Hill Preparatory School is in Guildford, GU2 8BP, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rydes Hill Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Rydes Hill Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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