The White House Preparatory School
London, Lambeth, Greater London · SW12 0LF
Small and independent, The White House Preparatory School in Lambeth takes children right through from the earliest years to age eleven, with around 181 pupils on roll. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its top grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, and the school met all compliance requirements. Under Head Mr Joe Knight, it offers a close-knit setting where the intimate scale is part of the appeal. Around 7% of pupils receive some form of SEN support.
181
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,874
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-11
- Pupils
- 181
- Location
- London, Lambeth, Greater London
- Website
- https://whitehouseschool.com/
- Telephone
- 02086749514
Headteacher
Head Mr Joe Knight
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" judgement signals consistently high standards across the preparatory years. Academic scholarships are available, alongside awards for sport, recognising pupils who excel in particular areas. The small roll allows teachers to know each child well as they progress towards the 11+ transition.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.18%
- EHC plans
- 0.55%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Sport carries enough weight here to merit its own scholarship route, suggesting a serious commitment to physical activity within school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Year 6 children allowed to bring phone if they walk to/from school. Phone dropped at Office on arrival, collected at home time. No access during day. Must be 'dumb phone' with no apps or internet access.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,020 - £23,874
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Bursaries from 20-100% available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 8 October 2024
The last word
A small, highly rated London prep with a thoughtful approach to growing up, right down to its strict 'dumb phone only' policy for Year 6. Generous bursaries of up to 100% widen access to fees that otherwise sit above £22,000 a year.
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The White House Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The White House Preparatory School located?
The White House Preparatory School is located at Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF.
What type of school is The White House Preparatory School?
The White House Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend The White House Preparatory School?
The White House Preparatory School has approximately 181 pupils on roll.
What is The White House Preparatory School's inspection rating?
The White House Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 8 October 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.