Hornsby House School
School summary
Founded in 1988, Hornsby House is a small co-educational prep school in Wandsworth, taking children from age four through to the move on at eleven. With around 437 pupils, it offers a contained, familiar environment where each child is likely to be well known to staff. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent overall, and equally excellent for pupils' personal development - a sign that wellbeing and character matter here alongside attainment. The school is non-religious, which may appeal to families seeking a secular setting.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 March 2024
Teaching & academics
An excellent ISI rating points to high standards across the school's primary years, with the prep curriculum geared towards preparing children for the next stage of their education. Notably, more than a third of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a willingness to identify and respond to a range of learning needs rather than teach to a single mould.
Headmaster · Mr Edward Rees
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1988
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 36.38%
- EHC plans
- 0.23%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,590 - £24,246
Bursary fund exists
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A small, secular prep school in Wandsworth with top ISI marks for both education and personal development. The substantial proportion of pupils receiving learning support hints at a genuinely inclusive approach.
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Hornsby House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.