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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- 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
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.