The Villa
London, Southwark, Greater London · SE15 5AH
A small independent school in Southwark, The Villa educates around 197 pupils in a mixed setting. Its modest size lends itself to a close-knit community where children are likely to be known well by the staff who teach them. The school is non-denominational and follows a day model, with no boarding provision. It is led by Mrs Louise.
197
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 197
- Location
- London, Southwark, Greater London
- Website
- https://www.thevillaschoolandnursery.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Louise
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school, The Villa is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its small roll of roughly 197 pupils points to an intimate teaching environment where individual attention can be a genuine feature of daily school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 20 May 2025
The last word
A small, mixed Southwark independent that may suit families seeking a close-knit, personal setting for their child.
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The Villa 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Villa located?
The Villa is located at London, SE15 5AH.
What type of school is The Villa?
The Villa is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend The Villa?
The Villa has approximately 197 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.