Homefield Preparatory School was founded in 1870 and reconstituted as an Educational Trust in 1967 under a Board of Governors. In May 1968 the School moved into purpose-built premises designed to accommodate Junior and Senior Departments. A purpose-built Early Years' Unit for children aged 3-5 opened in September 1994.
A two-acre school playing field together with the unrestricted use of a further six acres of the Sutton Cricket Club ground 2 minutes' walk away, provide first class sporting facilities all the year round.
Children are taught by subject specialists from the age of eight, and specialist assistance is on hand for those with any learning difficulties.
Whilst the usual seasonal games (Soccer, Rugby and Cricket) are played, there are also facilities for Judo, Athletics, Squash, Basketball, Short Tennis and Table Tennis.
A fully-equipped Sports Hall, Science Laboratory, Computer Centre, Library, Music, Art and Technology Centre form part of the general amenities.
Each boy is encouraged to join at least one of nearly 20 clubs and societies which meet during out-of-school hours.
Homefield has a very strong academic tradition and an excellent reputation for Music and Sport. Every boy has been accepted by his first choice Senior School at Common Entrance in the last four years and over 40 Scholarships and Exhibitions have been won. Old boys include Sir Colin Cowdrey, Sir Graham Sutherland and Dr John Rae.
Senior Schools to which Homefield boys progress include:
Ampleforth, Emanuel, Epsom College, Ewell Castle, Dulwich College, King's College School, Wimbledon, Kingston Grammar School, Lancing College, Millfield, Radley College, St John's, Leatherhead, St Paul's, Trinity and Whitgift Schools, Croydon, Westminster and Worth.
Homefield's special characteristics include: an intimate family environment, small classes (average size 17). a caring atmosphere within a Christian ethos, specialist subject teachers and single-subject teaching from the age of 8.
