Data profile
Independent co-ed all-through school in Wandsworth for ages 3–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Where leavers go after sixth form.
Class of 2025
of leavers
A level A*–A and GCSE 9–7, recalibrated for 2026.
Recalibrated
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Senior 7 | 90 | ISEB Common Pre-Test · School's own exam · Group assessment · Interview | £32.0k |
| 13+ | Year 9 | — | ISEB Common Pre-Test · School's own exam · Group assessment · Interview | £32.0k |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | — | CAT4 · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Group assessment · Interview | £32.0k |
| 3+ | Kindergarten | — | Observation | £32.0k |
| 4+ | Kindergarten | 12 | CAT4 · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Group assessment · Interview | £32.0k |
| 7+ | Prep 3 | 15 | CAT4 · Verbal reasoning · Non-verbal reasoning · Group assessment · Interview | £32.0k |
Our composite score, broken down by pillar.
Index score
79
/ 100
National rank #92
ISI
Excellent
Inspected 2022-11-29
Ibstock Place School meets all regulatory compliance standards and demonstrates excellent educational quality across both academic and personal development. Pupils achieve outstanding results in formal assessments and examinations, with excellent communication and study skills, while their personal development is exemplary, characterized by strong values, self-confidence, and exemplary behaviour.
Read full ISI report →Head Chris Wolsey took the headship in 2021 having joined in 2007, progressing from head of faculty through head of sixth form to deputy head. He personally interviews every new staff member and has a collegiate leadership style. Oracy—public speaking, debating and ethics—sits at the core of the curriculum as a vehicle for critical thinking and self-confidence. All pupils, including prep-age children, sit on the Pupil Voice council and work with staff on new initiatives.
Communication and oracy underpin the curriculum; pupils are developed as independent critical thinkers with no spoon-feeding. A new academic mentoring department provides one-to-one and small-group literacy, executive function and study-skills support. In Year 7 pupils study four languages: compulsory French and Latin, plus two chosen from Spanish, German and Mandarin (Ibstock was among the UK's earliest schools to teach Mandarin). An innovation centre features VR/AR devices, a recording studio, green-screen stage and podcasting facilities. Most leavers go to Russell Group universities; a few gain Oxbridge places or head to US or European universities.
Pastoral care is proactive and integrated throughout school life. Parents receive daily communications and online support aligned with the PSHE curriculum. A dedicated wellbeing hub has two professional counsellors on site every day; anonymous opinion boxes are placed around school. A four-house system fosters inter-year bonding. The 20-strong Pupil Voice council addresses issues including gender equality, neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ rights. The pastoral team actively monitors social media trends.
Schools families applying here also consider.
Emanuel School shares co-ed day status, Wandsworth location with a 6km commute, selective entry, similar fees (£31.4k vs £32k), and strong academic results (A*-A 72.3%) making it a sensible Plan B.
Alleyn's School is co-ed day, located in Dulwich 12km away, with selective entry, comparable fees (£31k), and excellent academic outcomes (A*-A 80.3%, Oxbridge 6.6%), aligning well with Ibstock Place.
Kew House School is a co-ed day senior school in Hounslow just 5km away, with selective entry, fees (£31.5k) close to Ibstock Place, and outstanding A*-A results (90%), making it a strong alternative.
Kensington Park School offers co-ed day or boarding in Kensington and Chelsea 7km away, selective entry, similar fees (£31.1k), and a senior school entry phase, providing a reasonable Plan B option.
Colfe's School is co-ed day, located in Greenwich 19km away, with selective entry, fees (£27.2k) slightly lower but comparable, and strong academic results (A*-A 79%, Oxbridge 3.1%), making it a plausible alternative.
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