Real Estate

Independent Preparatory School in South East

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Acquisition Opportunity

Hilco are pleased to offer for sale a long established independent preparatory school which operates from an attractive Grade II Listed main building set within a 30 acre campus in a desirable location in the South East. Offers are sought for the operational school and freehold property as a whole.

Key Details

  • Coeducational independent day school situated within an affluent area of the South East
  • Historic private school founded over 100 years ago
  • Freehold – Grade II Listed main building set within 30 acres of grounds with onsite sporting facilities
  • Providing comprehensive, fully rounded education to pupils between 2-13 years
  • Dedicated small class sizes with an average of 8 pupils
  • Specialist SEN support
  • Semi-rural position with large population centres within close proximity

School Details

  • Financials:
    • 2024 revenue £1.0m. Net profit £(0.17m). Pupil numbers 111
    • 2025 revenue  £1.0m. Net profit £(0.66m) Pupil numbers 107
    • 2026 revenue FC to Aug 2026 £0.97m. Net profit £(0.09m) Pupil numbers 96
    • 2026 Advent term: Revenue £0.22m. Net profit £(0.12m) Pupil numbers 62
  • Pupil numbers: 62 pupils registered for Sep. Capacity for 180
  • Staff numbers: 26 staff

Property Details

  • Freehold site extending to c.30 acres set within an idyllic semi-rural position
  • Attractive Grade II Listed main building with ancillary school buildings
  • Two residential houses situated within the campus
  • Total floor areas c.25,600 sq ft (2,380 sq m)
  • Large enclosed grounds with dedicated sports facilities including tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool
  • On site car parking

Sales Process and Further Information

Immediate expressions of interest required.

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