PrepCo-educationalISI · Excellent
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Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls

London · SW12 8NR

Pupils

440

Day fees

£32k

Inspection

Excellent

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Broomwood is a day prep school in South West London offering co-education through Early Years and Pre-Prep, transitioning to single-sex learning in Prep Boys and Prep Girls from age 7. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum combining academic rigour with strong sport, music, and arts programmes across three linked sites. With 440 pupils and a track record of 39 senior school scholarships awarded in 2025, Broomwood positions itself as a pipeline to leading independent and grammar schools.

  • Co-education in early years transitioning to single-sex prep environment, allowing tailored support as children mature
  • Strong scholarship outcomes: 39 awards in 2025 across 54 senior schools, indicating robust academic preparation
  • Broad co-curricular offer with 50 activities, including 35 music lessons per week, appealing to parents seeking well-rounded development
  • South West London location with bus routes, convenient for Wandsworth and Lambeth families

Who thrives here

Ambitious families seeking a traditional prep school pathway with good scholarship outcomes, who value early co-education followed by single-sex specialisation, and who are comfortable with a structured, academic environment balancing classwork with robust music and sport engagement.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports70th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded1984
Number of pupils440
Pupils with SEND84
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£31.5k/yr (inc. lunch)
AssociationsISC
Settingurban
LocationSchool operates dedicated bus routes and is within walking distance of Balham tube (Northern Line). SW12 location places it in Wandsworth, accessible to South West London families via A3/A205 routes.

Contact & visit

68-74 Nightingale Lane

London

SW12 8NR

www.broomwood.com
02086828810
Mrs Louisa McCafferty, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Balham8 min
Wandsworth Common10 min
Clapham Junction12 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls?

Day fees at Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls are approximately £31,536 per year (2026/27).

How do you get into Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls?

Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls a boarding school?

Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.

What is Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Broomwood Pre-Prep & Broomwood Prep-Girls “Excellent” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong scholarship track record and successful senior school placements across 54 schools

Well-resourced co-curricular programme, particularly music (35 lessons/week) and sport

Supportive, values-led community ethos emphasising character and resilience

Benefits of co-education in Early Years/Pre-Prep transitioning to single-sex specialisation

Common concerns

!School not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting independent quality assurance

!Limited public detail on SEND provision, pastoral staffing ratios, or specific wellbeing infrastructure

!Three-site operation (Pre-Prep, Prep Boys, Prep Girls) may complicate logistics for siblings