The White House Preparatory School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into The White House Preparatory School
Gender
Age Range
0–11 years
Day Fees (per year) Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
£22,020 – £23,874
School Size
181 pupils
About The White House Preparatory School
The White House Preparatory School and Woodentops Day Nursery is a co-educational independent school welcoming children from 6 months to 11 years old. Set within its own grounds in a residential part of the London Borough of Lambeth, the school and its adjacent day nursery offer a friendly and supportive environment for young learners. The Day Nursery operates separately, opening 50 weeks a year, and children who attend the nursery are able to progress into the school's early years setting when the time is right. The school community is a diverse and welcoming one, drawing pupils mostly from the local area and representing a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Pupils come from a variety of family backgrounds, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive additional specialist support tailored to their individual requirements. At the heart of the school's approach is a commitment to providing a broad and balanced education in which art, music and sport sit alongside traditional academic subjects. The school believes that every child is unique and valuable, and it works hard to nurture a genuine love of learning through strong relationships between pupils, families, teachers, and the wider school community.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£22,020 – £23,874
Leadership
Head
Mr Joe Knight
Proprietor
Mrs Mary McCahery Mrs Laura McCahery
Ages & Pupils
0–11
Age range (years)
181
Total pupils
Contact
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
February, May and October
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Bursary Support
Bursaries from 20-100% available
Up to 100% fee remission
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.
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 8 October 2024
Routine Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0.55%
EHCP
7.18%
SEN Support