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Putney High Junior School

Independent school · London, SW15 6BH
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £24,027 pa
  • 320 pupils
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A broad education aimed to ignite a spark and to instil a love of learning in curious young minds. The strong leadership team and teachers, while being accessible and down to earth, are innovative and ambitious for their pupils. Pupils feel valued and have the confidence to speak out and be adventurous. ‘We’re very excited we’ve ended up where we are,’ says one parent, and many others would agree.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
320 ·
Religion
Non-denom
Fees
£24,027 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
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Headteacher

Head

Ms Liz McLaughlin

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


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

Open days
Virtual Open events

Exit

Most girls transition seamlessly to the senior school having had a tantalising vision of what’s to come from daily contact through the shared campus. ‘Former junior school pupils and siblings are the best ambassadors,’ says school. Parents have an


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Teaching & learning

22-24
Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

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Mobile phone policy

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Mobile phones are not permitted in school.

Updated May 2024

Pupils

320
Number of pupils

Money matters

No scholarships or bursaries in the junior school.

Fee information
£24,027 pa

Our view

Core values encourage being innovative, inquisitive, intrepid and inclusive, embraced by all at Putney High School.

One of the 25 schools belonging to the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust), Putney High sees itself as an all-through school. The


The last word

A broad education aimed to ignite a spark and to instil a love of learning in curious young minds. The strong leadership team and teachers, while being accessible and down to earth, are innovative and ambitious for their pupils. Pupils feel valued


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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 that's 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-plus, the majority progress to Putney High School.

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Address

35 Putney Hill
London
SW15 6BH
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School data & information Putney High Junior School 35 Putney Hill, London, SW15 6BH
320 Pupil numbers
22-24 Average class sizes

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Mobile phones are not permitted in school.

Updated May 2024

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Putney High Junior 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 conditons supported

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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
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 Yes
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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