Rutherford House School
Rutherford House School is a welcoming and safe environment offering excellent teaching tailored to children's needs with a good range of extra-curricular clubs and sporting opportunities.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 2–11. Non-selective intake.
- Children aged 2–11.
- 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.
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Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
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Recent coverage
In 2025, Rutherford House School was named one of the top 50 primary schools in England according to The Telegraph's national rankings. The school also received a Silver Award from SAPERE for outstanding philosophy practice in children and was selected for the Net Zero Accelerator Programme to help scale decarbonisation initiatives. Additionally, the Year 5 netball team achieved second place at the Streatham Clapham Netball Tournament, and the school opened a new ICT room in November 2025.
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Inspection
Ofsted — 13 Jul 2022
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about Rutherford House School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is Rutherford House School best for?+
Rutherford House School suits: Children aged 2–11; 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?+
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 info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk or phone on 02086733188. 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 Rutherford House School — see the "Schools like Rutherford House School" grid on this page. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What ages does Rutherford House School take?
- Rutherford House School takes pupils from age 4 to 7.
- Is Rutherford House School a day or boarding school?
- Rutherford House School is a day school.
- Is Rutherford House School co-educational or single-sex?
- Rutherford House School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
- Where is Rutherford House School?
- Rutherford House School is in Wandsworth, SW17 7BS.
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