Emanuel School
London, Wandsworth, Greater London · SW11 1HS
A large independent school in Wandsworth, Emanuel takes pupils from age 10 through to a sizeable sixth form of around 290. Its Christian character and breadth of provision sit alongside a recent ISI judgement of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Around 1,115 pupils make this a substantial community, and a notable feature is the depth of financial support on offer: a quarter of pupils now receive assistance and roughly 50 hold fully-funded places. Headmaster Ravi Kothakota leads a school that combines academic ambition with an unusually committed bursary programme.
1,115
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£29,746
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 10-18
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Location
- London, Wandsworth, Greater London
- Website
- www.emanuel.org.uk
- Telephone
- 0208 870 4171
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Ravi Kothakota
Latest results
Attainment 8
32.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
89%
A-level A*-A
64%
A-level A*-B
90%
Teaching & academics
Results at the top end are strong, with 89 per cent of GCSE grades at 9-7 and nearly two-thirds of A-levels at A*-A, rising to 90 per cent at A*-B. The headline Attainment 8 figure of 32.6 sits below the national average of 46.9, a reminder that parents should look closely at the full pattern of results rather than a single measure. The sixth form leans heavily towards the sciences and mathematics, with Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry and Physics all popular, alongside humanities such as History, Economics and Politics; the EPQ is also offered. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and three modern languages are taught.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 290
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.14%
- EHC plans
- 0.09%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, sport, drama, music and art, signalling a school that values achievement well beyond the classroom. The breadth of GCSE choices, from Latin and Classical Civilisation to Design & Technology and several languages, points to a wide-ranging curriculum.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- 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
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 13 January 2026
The last word
A large, well-rounded London independent with genuine commitment to access through its bursaries. Worth examining the full spread of results to judge fit for your child.
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Emanuel School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Emanuel School located?
Emanuel School is located at Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS.
What type of school is Emanuel School?
Emanuel School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Emanuel School?
Emanuel School has approximately 1,115 pupils on roll.
What is Emanuel School's inspection rating?
Emanuel School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 13 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.