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Finton House School

Independent school · London, SW17 7HL
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £21,960 pa
  • 340 pupils
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This is a golden nugget of a school. Behind the unassuming façade lies a happy family, dedicated to teasing out the best in each child. Resolutely not a hothouse, yet achieves remarkable results. If you are seeking well-adjusted, fulfilled children, look no further. ‘I was so so sad to leave,’ mourned a former pupil and gap year TA.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
340 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£21,960 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth

Headteacher

Headmaster

Ben Freeman

Since 2016, Ben Freeman BEd (DT) PG Dip (educational leadership). Hailing from northern country preps (Malsis then Windemere – deputy head and head respectively), Mr Ben (as he is addressed by all) sought to bring rural values to an urban school. He

Entrance

First-come first-served, no assessment or interview. Registration for entrance into reception encouraged soon after birth. Equal number of offers to boys and girls; ditto for those born in autumn/winter and spring/summer, so as not to disadvantage

Open days
Private tours are available with the Head of Admissions

Exit

Most to Alleyn’s School and Woldingham School recently. Others to Blossom House, Cranleigh Prep, Emanuel, Epsom, Graveney School, Godolphin and Latymer, Ibstock, JAGS, King’s College Wimbledon, Reed’s School, Streatham and Clapham and Whitgift.

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Learning support & SEN

0.86 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
22.13 %
Students with SEN support

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

We are a no phone school.

Updated Oct 2025

Pupils

340
Number of pupils

Money matters

Nothing flashy about this school. Bursary fund is healthy and being expanded: seven children on full bursaries when we visited, with aim to double this. Others in receipt of help. Fees in line with comparable schools in the area.

Fee information
£21,960 pa

Our view

Despite facing a busy south London road, the school generates a sense of calm and purposeful learning. Independence fostered from the outset. Even children in reception (housed in dedicated building in colourful playground) navigate their way to the

The last word

This is a golden nugget of a school. Behind the unassuming façade lies a happy family, dedicated to teasing out the best in each child. Resolutely not a hothouse, yet achieves remarkable results. If you are seeking well-adjusted, fulfilled children,

Inspection reports

What the school says

We provide a happy, nurturing environment for children of all abilities. Results are excellent, and children leave us with a set of core values that will remain with them always. Early registration is advised for Reception. Occasional places are available in other year groups.

We have a means tested bursary to a child whose parents would not otherwise be able to afford independent education.

Contact the school

Address

171 Trinity Road
London
SW17 7HL
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Telephone: 020 8682 0921

Email: admissions@fintonhouse.org.uk

Website: https://www.fintonhouse.org.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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School data & information Finton House School 171 Trinity Road, London, SW17 7HL
340 Pupil numbers
173/167 Pupil numbers boy/girls split

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

We are a no phone school.

Updated Oct 2025

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

Finton House School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Finton House was founded on two principles. Firstly, we believe that young children should not have the pressures of a competitive entry system. Secondly, the environment should be inclusive with all children having the same opportunities. We wish children to accept and learn from each other.

Classes are made up of children of a wide range of abilities and some of these have special educational needs. Finton House enables all children to share in the whole curriculum and to have equal access to a wide range of learning resources, which are used to enhance their successes and progress.

The Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) has responsibility for all pupils with special needs, and those with learning difficulties. The department also has a team of peripatetic teachers; four part-time learning support teachers, a part time speech and language therapist and a part time occupational therapist.

Updated Jun 2018
0.86 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
22.13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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