Ages 
This school is gentle but dynamic, traditional but innovative. It nurtures and it stretches. Throughout, the school aims to give each girl not only an ‘academic toolkit’ but also to develop their independence and their ability to navigate social situations with ease. Parents tell us, ‘We have struck gold.’ The girls we saw, watched and chatted to were delightful. Great outcomes at the top end are the culmination of a happy journey.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 210 ·
- Religion
- Christian
- Fees
- £27,249 - £29,166 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Ms Louisa McCafferty
Since 2021, Louisa McCafferty. Grew up locally and, during her gap year, worked as a teaching assistant at what was then Broomwood Hall. Studied classical civilisation at university, completed a PGCE and returned to the school for four years after
Entrance
Non-selective and mainly very local, although buses ferry pupils from Chelsea, Fulham, Putney, Wimbledon and Streatham. Usually, two classes into year 3. Occasionally three, especially if there is a girl-heavy cohort moving up from the pre-prep, from
- Open days
- October, February and May
Exit
Some leave at 11+ (mainly JAGs, Alleyns and Streatham and Clapham High) but most stay until the end of year 8 when many progress to boarding senior schools. Over the last three years girls have headed to over 30 schools at 13+ with Epsom College,
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils are not allowed to use mobile phones during the school day. Older children may bring mobiles into school if they require them for safety during the journey into school and going home, but they are given in until required.
Pupils
Money matters
Fees very much in line with other local preps. No bursaries currently but a Dukes-wide bursary scheme is in the pipeline. Sibling discounts (rising to 16 per cent for a fourth child).
- Fee information
- £27,249 - £29,166 pa
Our view
Much has changed at Broomwood since it was bought by Dukes in 2023. At that point, there were three distinct elements: Northcote Lodge (boys), Broomwood Hall Upper (girls) and Broomwood Hall Lower (co-ed), with Northcote Lodge ‘a relative rather than
The last word
This school is gentle but dynamic, traditional but innovative. It nurtures and it stretches. Throughout, the school aims to give each girl not only an ‘academic toolkit’ but also to develop their independence and their ability to navigate social
