PhoenixPlace
School summary
PhoenixPlace is one of the smaller independent schools a family might consider, with around 35 girls on its roll in Southwark, London. Its modest size sets it apart: this is a school where pupils are unlikely to be lost in a crowd, and where staff can know each girl individually. Entry comes at age 11 through an 11+ process, and the school is led by Mrs Sophie Nelson. With no religious affiliation and no boarding provision, it is a day school suited to families seeking a close-knit setting in central London.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, giving girls a clear academic pathway through the senior years. The very small roll means an unusually intimate learning environment, where individual attention is a natural feature rather than an aspiration. As an independent school, PhoenixPlace is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.
Head · Mrs Sophie Nelson
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small London girls' school for families who value close attention over scale. Entry is at 11+, with a settled academic route to GCSE.
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PhoenixPlace 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.