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Laleham Lea School

Purley, Croydon, Greater London · CR8 3JJ

Laleham Lea is a small Catholic preparatory school in Purley, Croydon, taking boys and girls from the ages of three to eleven. With around 127 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be known well by their teachers. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent, its highest grade, and confirmed that all regulatory requirements were met. It is led by Mrs Maria Reece.

127

Pupils

excellent

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
3-11
Pupils
127
Location
Purley, Croydon, Greater London
Website
https://lalehamlea.co.uk/
Telephone
0208 660 3351

Headteacher

Head Mrs Maria Reece

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Teaching & academics

The school's ISI inspection awarded the top grade of excellent, indicating strong achievement and the quality of pupils' learning across its primary years. As a small prep school catering to ages three to eleven, it focuses on preparing children for the next stage of their education within a close-knit environment.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
Catholic
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
17 October 2025
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The last word

A small Catholic prep with the inspectorate's top mark across the board - a considered choice for families seeking a nurturing, faith-rooted start in Purley.

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Laleham Lea School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Laleham Lea School located?

Laleham Lea School is located at 39 Peaks Hill, Purley, Purley, CR8 3JJ.

What type of school is Laleham Lea School?

Laleham Lea School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.

How many pupils attend Laleham Lea School?

Laleham Lea School has approximately 127 pupils on roll.

What is Laleham Lea School's inspection rating?

Laleham Lea School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 October 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.