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Hornsby House School

Hornsby House is a nurturing independent school in London offering education from Reception to Year 6 with a vibrant and exciting curriculum.

WandsworthPrepCo EdAges 1–11Day430 pupils
Day fees
£24,246
How competitive entry is
Observation + Non SelectiveCompetitive entry
Pupils
430
Founded
1988
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • 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.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • 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.
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About the head

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Edward Rees is the current Headmaster of Hornsby House School. He is featured as Headmaster in the admissions process and welcome messages.

We value the school’s culture of inclusion and equal opportunity within which all children, parents, staff and the wider community feel a sense of belonging and are able to be themselves and thrive. Diversity, equity and inclusion permeate all that we do at Hornsby House.

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Distinctive features

Compulsory fully catered school lunches included in fees

School Fee Refund Scheme for illness or injury

Scholarships and means-tested bursaries available for Upper School entry

Strong record of 11+ success with many scholarships and awards

Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with active community engagement

Balanced and broad curriculum from Reception to Year 6

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Boys' CricketFootball Festival (Girls)Girls' CricketMixed CricketRugby, football, netball, hockey, athletics, tennis, swimming, cricket

music

Choir

drama

Contemporary Dance ClubMajor productions

academic club

Homework club and clubs in maths, chess, debating

service

School council

other

Outreach programme

Facilities

sports

4G all-weather pitch at Battersea Ironsides Rugby ClubUse of Trinity Fields

wellbeing

School counsellor and school dog

Latest exam results

Outcomes

The school has an excellent 11+ record with pupils winning numerous scholarships and awards in academic, sport, music, drama and art for entry to prestigious secondary schools.

Where leavers go

2025
US Ivy0

Recent coverage

In March 2024, Hornsby House School underwent an Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, which confirmed that the school met all Independent School Standards across leadership and governance, education, wellbeing, contribution to society, and safeguarding. The report's sole recommendation was to enhance the consistency and clarity of planning in a minority of teaching. As of May 2026, the school's headmaster, Mr. Edward Rees, has been in position since September 2012, providing stable leadership. In June 2025, the Hornsby House Educational Trust appointed Mrs. Camiila Jane Richardson as a director, effective from 1 September 2025. This appointment followed the resignation of Andrew Winston Arthur Skinnard on 31 August 2025 and Evan Huw Davies on 4 June 2025. The most recent available inspection report is from March 2024, and there are no recent reports from Ofsted. Specific details regarding exam results, building projects, or other notable achievements are not available in the provided sources.

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Open dayNot published
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Registration closesPassed
30 Nov 2025
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentPassed
1 Jan 2026
InterviewNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-27TBC30 Nov 2025TBCTbc
2027-28TBC30 Nov 2026TBCOpen

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Small Group Tours (Summer Term Thursdays)Summer Term 2026 Thursday mornings
Dates TBC
Years 1-6 Occasional Places AssessmentJanuary (annual)
Dates TBC
Small Group ToursVarious Thursday mornings during Summer Term 2026
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Small Group ToursVarious Thursday mornings during Summer Term
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Open MorningOpen Morning dates listed on Visit Us page
Dates TBC

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£24,246per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £24,246VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £194,002
vs London avg (£24,000)1% above

Bursaries & Scholarships

Excerpts

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.

Latest results
Latest results

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.

Learning support & SEN

0.23 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 36.38 % Students with SEN support View all data Pupils 437 Number of pupils View all data

House system

Pupils are organised into houses for pastoral and competitive life.

Wellbeing

## URL: https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk/ (src=bd) ``` Home - Hornsby House ``` Parent Portal Password\* [schoolbase](https://schoolbase.online/Logon?DName=HornsbyHouse) [Staff Portal](https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk/staff-portal) \[ Hornsby House logo ]\(https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk) Contact us Call the Reception on \[020 8673 7573]\(tel:020 8673 7573) Email us at [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8cffefe4e3e3e0cce4e3fee2ffeef5e4e3f9ffe9a2e3feeba2f9e7) [Get in touch](https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk/contact/) [Report an Absence](https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk/contact/report-an-absence/) [Request an Absence](https://www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk/contact/request-an-absence/).

Inspection

Isi 19 Mar 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Standards met
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Term dates 2025-2026

summer21 Apr 20262 Jul 2026
summer21 Apr 20262 Jul 2026
autumn3 Sept 202616 Dec 2026
autumn3 Sept 202616 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring7 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
spring7 Jan 202725 Mar 2027
summer19 Apr 20278 Jul 2027
summer19 Apr 20278 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Policies & documents

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Hornsby House School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Hornsby House School best for?+

Independent co-ed 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?+

5 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at admissions@hornsbyhouse.org.uk or phone on +44 2086 737 573. 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 Hornsby House School — see the "Schools like Hornsby House School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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