Mr Jonathan Andrew Pickles resigned as a director on 31 August 2024 and Mr Gary Leigh Balcombe was appointed as a director on 31 August 2024 at Chelsea Hall School.
Pre-prep school
Chelsea Hall School
Chelsea Hall School is a co-educational day school for children aged 4 to 11 years, providing a supportive environment with therapy rooms and sensory spaces.
Day fees
£26,925
Entry
Taster Day + ObservationSelective
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Jessica Duemler
Headteacher
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
47
12 girls, 33 boys
Location
Wandsworth
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 11
Founded
1997
Entry points
4+, 11+
Nearest station
Wimbledon Park
School buses
No
Learning support
Additional provision
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Average class
6 pupils
School day
8.15am to 3pm
Saturday school
No
Scholarships
Academic
Overview
About Chelsea Hall School
Chelsea Hall School is located on Waynflete Street, Earlsfield. The school is designed to feel homely and comfortable, with facilities including three therapy rooms, nine classrooms, a movement room, a large hall for dining and activities, a library, a small playground with play equipment, and sensory spaces. The school supports children who may have struggled academically or socially in mainstream settings, starting from as young as four years old. The school maintains a maximum of 48 students aged 4 to 11 years. Admission is year-round with a minimum two-day trial period for prospective students. The school does not require an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for admission and focuses on integrating children into the school community with a close working relationship with parents.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.
Best for
- Children aged 4–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedYear-round enrolment - contact school to arrange visitSchool Visit / Trial Days
- TBCInterviewTo be confirmedYear-round enrolment - contact school to arrange visitSchool Visit / Trial Days
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£26,925per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £26,925VAT TBC7 years: £212,662
vs London avg (£24,000)12% above
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
integrated therapy including occupational, speech and language, and play therapy
small classes of around 6 pupils
high staff to pupil ratio
homely and welcoming environment
purposefully designed school space
year-round enrolment
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
Dinosaur-inspired gamesSports DaySports - Tennis Multi-sport ActivitiesSwimming
music
Music from Around the WorldMusic Workshops
drama
Drama PerformancesDrama role-play - Astronauts and AliensStorytelling sessions
academic club
Library VisitsReading with Oreo (School Rabbit)Sun Awareness Week ActivitiesYoung Writers Competition
other
Art CompetitionsArt - Dinosaur and Cave Art DesignEmbracing Arts WorkshopGardening and PlantingMental Health and Wellbeing SessionsSafari Pete Traveling Roadshow
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Movement roomphysical educationPlayground with play equipmentSmall playground
arts
creative and aesthetic subjects: Art, Drama, DT, Music
academic
9 classroomsClassrooms (x9)Dining hallLarge halllarge hall for dining, social and creative activitiesLibraryNine classrooms
wellbeing
Sensory spacestherapy rooms (3)Therapy rooms (x3)Three therapy rooms
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Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 5 Jul 2023
2 reports on file.
- Ofsted1 Jan 2023Outstanding
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn7 Sept 2026 → 15 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer14 Apr 2027 → 20 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–2 Jun 2027
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Chelsea Hall School best for?+
Chelsea Hall School suits: Children aged 4–11; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
How much are the fees at Chelsea Hall School?+
Day fees at Chelsea Hall School are around £26,925 per year in 2026-27. Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Chelsea Hall School?+
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How does admissions work?+
Chelsea Hall School is non-selective. Registration dates vary by entry point.
Does Chelsea Hall School support SEND?+
Chelsea Hall School offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Chelsea Hall School take?+
Chelsea Hall School takes pupils from age 4 to 11.
Is Chelsea Hall School a day or boarding school?+
Chelsea Hall School is a day school.
Is Chelsea Hall School co-educational or single-sex?+
Chelsea Hall School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Chelsea Hall School?+
Chelsea Hall School is in Wandsworth, SW18 3QG.
How do I contact admissions at Chelsea Hall School?+
Contact Chelsea Hall School by email at pernilla.vestberg@chelseahallschool.com or phone on 02089468330.
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