Laleham Lea School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 October 2025
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.
Head · Mrs Maria Reece
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Boarding
- No
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.