Faraday School
Faraday is an academically non-selective co-educational prep school in London for children aged 3 to 11.
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Our take
Independent co-ed prep school in Tower Hamlets 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.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
Application timeline
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 31 Jan 2026 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Talks & tasters
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 1 Feb 2027 | Spring Stay and Play | Taster Day |
| Tue, 1 Jun 2027 | Summer Stay and Play | Taster Day |
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Bursaries & Scholarships
About the head
Distinctive features
Co-educational prep school
Located next to London’s only lighthouse
Small class sizes
Creative, engaging curriculum
Not for profit ethos
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
other
Facilities
arts
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
Year with a comprehensive knowledge of children through regular tracking and assessments. Pupils gain offers and scholarships at a wide range of top London senior schools
Where leavers go
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| US Ivy | 0 |
Recent coverage
In November 2025, Faraday School underwent an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). " However, the inspection also identified areas for improvement, including attendance systems and related record-keeping. In June 2024, Faraday School received the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Award for Excellence in Fine Arts & Design. The award recognized the school's innovative, interdisciplinary, and experiential approach to teaching art and design, emphasizing the use of London as an extension of its classrooms.
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Faraday has professional, enthusiastic staff all committed to instilling a love of lifelong learning in our pupils. Our teachers are academically ambitious for their students but care equally about wellbeing and creating an environment in which every child thrives. Faraday has professional, enthusiastic staff all committed to instilling a love of lifelong learning in our pupils. Our teachers are academically ambitious for their students but care equally about wellbeing and creating an environment in which every child thrives.
Inspection
Isi — 11 Nov 2025
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
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Questions parents ask
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What kind of child is Faraday School best for?+
Faraday School suits: 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.
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 section on this page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Does the school support SEND?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
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 admissions@faradayschool.co.uk or phone on 02077199342. 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 Faraday School — see the "Schools like Faraday School" grid on this page. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much are the fees at Faraday School?
- Day fees at Faraday School are around £18,756 per year.
- What ages does Faraday School take?
- Faraday School takes pupils from age 3 to 11.
- Is Faraday School a day or boarding school?
- Faraday School is a day school.
- Is Faraday School co-educational or single-sex?
- Faraday School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is Faraday School?
- Faraday School is in Tower Hamlets, E14 0FH.
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