Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)
London, Wandsworth, Greater London · SW11 6QW
A small independent school in Wandsworth, Dolphin School educates mixed pupils from the age of two through to eleven, with roots in its associated Noah's Ark nursery provision. With roughly 161 children on roll, it offers an intimate setting where the youngest beginners and Year 6 leavers belong to one close community. The school holds a Christian character, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection a judgement of 'excellent', with compliance requirements met in full. It is led by Mrs Lucy Price.
161
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£14,670
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 161
- Location
- London, Wandsworth, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.dolphinschool.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 7924 3472
Headteacher
Head Mrs Lucy Price
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Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the quality of pupils' achievement 'excellent', a strong endorsement for a school of this scale. Personal development was likewise judged 'excellent', suggesting the academic experience is matched by attention to character and wellbeing. Around one in ten pupils receives SEN support, so families seeking individual attention within a small school may find the environment well suited.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 10.56%
- EHC plans
- 1.24%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,395 - £14,670
Means tested bursaries available from 5+ years, particularly for clergy families
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 2 December 2025
The last word
An intimate, all-through-to-eleven school with top ISI marks for both achievement and personal development. Means-tested bursaries from age five, with particular provision for clergy families, may widen access.
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Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) located?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is located at Schools), 106 Northcote Road, Battersea, London, SW11 6QW.
What type of school is Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) has approximately 161 pupils on roll.
What is Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)'s inspection rating?
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 2 December 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.