Putney High Junior School A GSG School
- Putney High Junior School
35 Putney Hill
London
SW15 6BH - Head: Ms Liz McLaughlin
- T 020 8788 6523
- F 020 8780 3488
- E admissions@put.gdst.net
- W www.putneyhigh.gdst.net
- A mainstream independent school for girls aged from 4 to 11 with a linked senior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Wandsworth
- Pupils: 320
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £23,066 pa (last updated on 15/01/2025)
- Open days: Virtual Open events
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Putney High School GDST
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The older girls demonstrate the essential skill of risk-taking in the adventure playground (re-designed by pupils as ‘it wasn’t adventurous enough’). ‘We’re encouraged to jump from quite a height,’ we are told; a friend quickly reminding her of the caveat, ‘as long as we know how to land correctly and there’s nobody beneath us.’ Each class has its own vegetable growing area and we were excitedly shown some of the garden produce: ‘A parsnip, allelujah!’ exclaims one proud pupil.
What the school says...
Putney High School’s Junior School is an exciting journey of discovery where girls are equipped with a brave ‘can do attitude’, a genuine love of learning and an excellent education - one fit for the future. With nurturing pastoral care, pupils quickly develop the independence, knowledge and skills to help them grow in all aspects of their lives. Becoming confident and inquisitive learners, they build solid academic foundations and develop as positive, respectful members of our happy, school community. Excelling in their studies and at 11+, the majority progress to Putney High School. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2025, Liz McLaughlin, Harvard-educated and previously head at Falcons Pre-Prep School, Chiswick, and before that primary school principal at the International School of London. A passionate advocate for single-sex education, her research interests have centred on curriculum development and literacy.
Entrance
Main intake into junior school is at 4+, for two classes of 22 girls. Assessment takes place in small groups; girls are observed doing a range of activities to see how they respond and interact. Every newcomer in reception is allocated a buddy from year 6 to help her settle in. A further four places become available at 7+ for entry into year 3, when class size increases to 24 pupils. Occasional vacancies arise higher up the school.
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin School | 2024 | 2 |
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