Emanuel School
School summary
Emanuel School is a large, co-educational independent school in Wandsworth, drawing just over 1,100 pupils across an age range that begins at 10 and runs through to a sizeable sixth form of around 290. A Christian foundation, it earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Notably for an independent school of this standing, around a quarter of pupils now receive financial assistance, and roughly 50 hold fully-funded places. Led by Headmaster Ravi Kothakota, it combines strong academic results with a clear commitment to widening access.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
89%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
64%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
90%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 January 2026
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes here are well above national norms: 89 per cent of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, against a national average of 23 per cent, while at A-level 64 per cent of grades are A*-A and 90 per cent reach A*-B. The sciences and mathematics are clearly popular at sixth form, alongside humanities and social sciences such as History, Economics and Psychology. The EPQ sits alongside GCSE and A-level, giving pupils scope for independent research. A SEN support figure of around 18 per cent indicates a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Ravi Kothakota
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 290
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic ability as well as sport, drama, music and art, signalling that talent is recognised across several fields beyond the classroom. Modern languages are offered in French, German and Spanish, with Latin and Classical Civilisation also among the GCSE choices.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 18.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,746
25 per cent of pupils now in receipt of financial assistance, with around 50 in fully-funded places. Any family with an income of under £26,000 can apply
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A high-achieving Wandsworth independent that backs its academic record with genuine breadth and an unusually broad bursary programme. Families on incomes under £26,000 are explicitly invited to apply.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.