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.
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Our take
Independent co-ed prep school in Wandsworth for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.
- Families looking for a prep school covering ages 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.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
About the head
The school aims to meet each pupil’s unique developmental, behavioural and emotional needs and develop their cognitive abilities through a firm foundation of skills, embedding therapy at the heart of the school day.
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
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
wellbeing
Recent coverage
In June 2024, Chelsea Hall School appointed Mr. Gary Leigh Balcombe as a director, while Mr. Jonathan Andrew Pickles resigned from the same position. The school's registered office address changed from 4th Floor South, 14-16 Waterloo Place, London SW1Y 4AR to 58 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ on 11 June 2024. In May 2026, The Good Schools Guide reviewed Chelsea Hall School, highlighting its role as a supportive environment for children who have not fitted in elsewhere, where they are accepted, understood, and helped to thrive. In April 2026, the school's establishment data was updated, confirming its status as an open independent special school with a capacity of 48 pupils and a current enrollment of 45. In May 2026, SchoolBrowse rated Chelsea Hall School highly, with a 5.0 rating for teaching quality, communication, and facilities, and a 4.5 rating for safety & security, student wellbeing, and mental & emotional wellbeing. In May 2026, the school was reviewed by The Good Schools Guide, which praised its role as a haven for children who have not fitted in elsewhere, where they are accepted, understood, and helped to thrive.�
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Excerpts
“We do not publish results data for special schools.”
Latest resultsWe do not publish results data for special schools. Find out more.
97.78 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 2.22 % Students with SEN support View all data Pupils 47 Number of pupils View all data
Inspection
Isi — 5 Jul 2023
2 inspection reports on file.
- Ofsted1 Jan 2023Outstanding
Term dates 2024-25
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Chelsea Hall School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Chelsea Hall School best for?+
Independent co-ed prep school in Wandsworth for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.
Are fees published?+
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
Are there open days?+
1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at pernilla.vestberg@chelseahallschool.com or phone on 020 8946 8330. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
What similar schools should I compare?+
We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Chelsea Hall School — see the "Schools like Chelsea Hall School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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