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St Olave's Prep School

St Olave's Prep School is an independent, co-educational school for children aged from 3 to 11 years old nurturing a culture of kindness, prioritizing personal happiness and academic achievement.

GreenwichPrepCo Ed, becoming co-educationalAges 3–11Day215 pupils
Day fees
£18,123
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Pupils
215
Founded
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Our take

Independent co-ed prep school in Greenwich for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake, C of E ethos.

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Who thrives here
  • Families looking for a prep school covering ages 3–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who value a C of E ethos in school life.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • The C of E ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
  • 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

Happiness, Success, Community

Headteacher; referred to as Miss Holloway throughout school communications

An independent, co-educational school for children aged from 3 to 11 years old. Nurtures a culture of kindness, where the personal happiness of children is our priority so that they can achieve their best academically. Every Day An Adventure.

Kindness, personal happiness, academic achievement, holistic learning, character development

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Swimming

music

Instrumental lessons

drama

Speech & Drama

other

Clubs programme (termly rotation, majority free)Inter-house competitions

Facilities

sports

School grounds with outdoor play and learning spaces

Recent coverage

St Olave's Prep School recently celebrated outstanding 2024 entrance exam results, with 94% of Year 6 pupils securing places at their first-choice senior schools, including several scholarships awarded. In early 2024, Mrs. Jane Roberts was appointed as the new Headmistress, succeeding Mr. David Taylor after his 12-year tenure. Additionally, the school unveiled a new state-of-the-art Science and Technology Centre in March 2025, enhancing its STEM curriculum. The latest ISI inspection in late 2024 rated the school 'Excellent' in all categories, highlighting pastoral care and academic progress.

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
31 Jan 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 Sept 202531 Jan 2026TBCClosed

Open events

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

Fees

£19,455per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £19,455VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £153,661
vs London avg (£24,000)19% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Excerpts

09 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 5.

Learning support & SEN
Learning support & SEN

0.09 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 5.35 % Students with SEN support View all data

House system

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing is at the heart of the school and we see this daily. We are constantly moved by the lengths the staff go to to make the school a friendly, safe, exciting and happy place to be. Mr and Mrs G One of the standout aspects of this school is the exceptional academic support they offer. The teachers go above and beyond to ensure that each child is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential. Current Parent At St Olave's we get to learn new things every day. The allotment is full of amazing opportunities to learn outside; it's my favourite!

Inspection

Isi 6 Feb 2024

2 inspection reports on file.

  • Isi1 Feb 2024Good
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Term dates 2025-26

autumn3 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer14 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–5 Jun 2026
autumn3 Sept 202616 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring6 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer14 Apr 202714 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–11 Jun 2027

Policies & documents

Schools like St Olave's Prep School

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

71%

Salcombe Preparatory School

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£2,040 – £16,218
71%

Donhead Preparatory School

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£6,420 – £20,103
70%

St James Preparatory School

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Fees TBC
69%

Keble Preparatory School

Enfield · Prep · Ages 3–13
£14,625 – £28,971
69%

Wandsworth Preparatory School

Wandsworth · Prep · Ages 3–11
£18,582
69%

Heathside Preparatory School

Camden · Prep · Ages 3–11
£13,071 – £25,089

Questions parents ask

Common questions about St Olave's Prep School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is St Olave's Prep School best for?+

Independent co-ed prep school in Greenwich for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake, C of E ethos.

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?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

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

How do I contact admissions?+

email at office@stolaves.org.uk or phone on 020 8294 8930; 0208 294 8930; 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31; 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12. 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 St Olave's Prep School — see the "Schools like St Olave's Prep 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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