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The Study Preparatory School

Independent girls prep school in Merton for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.

  • Rank #207
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £22.4k/yr
  • girls
  • Wimbledon, Merton

Entry points & fees

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
4+Reception—Interview · Observation£22.4k

Houseroom Index

Our composite score, broken down by pillar.

Index score

77

/ 100

National rank #207

Academic70
Destinations60
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add60
Access & breadth70
External consensus70

Inspections

ISI

Standards met

Inspected 2024-03-05

Governors and leaders prioritise the wellbeing of the pupils through the policies and procedures that they implement. There are a suitable range of adults to support the needs of the pupils. Pupils' attainment in English and mathematics is above the national average, which is supported through a diverse curriculum.

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Editorial verdict

our view

Stands out in an area rife with parental ambition (described by one as the ‘Wimbledon illness’) as a saner, more nurturing alternative to some of the more driven establishments nearby. Not that this stops anxiety about the 11+. Do parents tutor? You

head

Head Mrs Sharon Maher Since September 2023, Sharon Maher, previously head of Halstead Prep for three years. She worked in the City for 15 years before going into teaching and is a strong advocate of single-sex education. She was an assistant head at Greenfield School in

teaching

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. [Find out more](/uk-schools/advice/our-school-data-explained#results-primary).

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