Ages 
A very homely, fun and stimulating school without pretension or gloss. Imaginative hands-on approaches fire up the children but don’t neglect the basics that are essential to move on to the next stage. The only pity is that it stops at aged 8 and doesn’t go on for longer.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 91 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £21,726 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
Headteacher
Headteacher
Miss Violet McConville
Since 2021, Violet McConville. Joined the school in 2014 after a degree in classical studies at Edinburgh University and PGCE at London South Bank. Prior to leading the school, she was head of early years.
She grew up in Suffolk, where she was
Entrance
Non-selective, main points of entry at 3+ for pre-school or 4+ for reception. All registered are sent an acceptance letter 11 months prior to their child being due to start, then places secured on a first come, first served, basis. Siblings given
- Open days
- Guided tours of the school can be booked through the school's website.
Exit
Most pupils leave at 7+ after year 2, some stay on for year 3, which is encouraged by the school to help develop confidence during the extra year. Parents otherwise delighted by the school say the fact pupils move on at 7+ or 8+ is the main
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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 We are a pre-prep school (3-8) so children do not have phones in school.
Pupils
Money matters
No scholarships or bursaries.
- Fee information
- £21,726 pa
Our view
Located in an attractive Italianate Victorian mansion, the school was established in 1986 by Sir Alford Houstoun-Boswall, chairman and owner of both the Merlin and the Harrodian School in Barnes. Well-known in the area, it does very little marketing,
The last word
A very homely, fun and stimulating school without pretension or gloss. Imaginative hands-on approaches fire up the children but don’t neglect the basics that are essential to move on to the next stage. The only pity is that it stops at aged 8 and
