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The Roche School

The Roche School offers a nurturing early years setting and a dynamic prep school with strong academic foundations and caring pastoral support.

WandsworthPrepCo EdAges 2–11Day264 pupils
Day fees
£23,088
How competitive entry is
Taster Day + ReferenceCompetitive entry
Pupils
264
Founded
1983
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 2–11. Selective entry.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 2–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
  • 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

We place the child at the centre of everything we do, committed to an ethos of inclusivity, offering a warm welcome to children with a range of talents and abilities, and ambitious for every child to be their very best selves.

Distinctive features

family-founded and family-owned

strong local community roots

homely environment

inclusive ethos

ambitious for every child

Activities & co-curricular

sport

AthleticsClimbingCricketFootballgardeningGym SessionsHockeyJudoNetballRugbySwimmingTable TennisTennisYoga

music

Individual Music LessonsJunior, Senior and Chamber ChoirsOrchestra

drama

Annual Year Group PlaysCoram Shakespeare FestivalDanceModern DanceRAD Ballet

academic club

astro-physicsAstrophysicsChessComputingFilm-makingSpanish Immersion

service

School Council

other

CollageCraftsDrawingfilmmakingForest SchoolPottery

Facilities

sports

Gym FacilitiesWandsworth Park (off-site)

arts

Art RoomDrama and Performance SpacesMusic Rooms

academic

Dining Hall/KitchenOutdoor Forest School SpacesSchool Library

wellbeing

Wellbeing Drop-in Room

Latest exam results

Outcomes

Over a third of the Year 6 cohort have won Academic scholarships at 11plus.

Recent coverage

In 2024, The Roche School celebrated exceptional academic success with 100% of Year 6 pupils securing places at their target senior schools, including over 40 prestigious institutions such as King’s College and Emanuel. Impressively, more than a third of the Year 6 cohort earned academic scholarships at 11+. The school also won the London Youth Games, competing against top schools from all London boroughs, and received commendation from the Spanish Embassy for their Spanish immersion classes. Additionally, the Year 6 Fundraising Committee engaged in community outreach by visiting their charity partner, Linden Lodge.

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Application timeline

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Registration opensPassed
1 Sept 2025
Registration closesPassed
15 Nov 2025
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 202515 Nov 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
School tour2026-06-08T09:30:00
Dates TBC
Summer Science Taster Session for 4s and under2026-06-16T09:30:00
Dates TBC
Event2026-05-15T09:30:00Z
Dates TBC
Event2026-05-22T09:30:00Z
Dates TBC

Fees

£18,165 – £23,088per year · Day · 2026-27
By entry point · 2026/2027
4+£22,506
Nursery£18,165
7+£23,088

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 27 Feb 2018

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

Good
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Term dates 2025-26

autumn4 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 23 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
autumn4 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 23 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring7 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
spring7 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer22 Apr 20267 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
summer22 Apr 20267 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn4 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
autumn4 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring6 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
spring6 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer20 Apr 20277 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
summer20 Apr 20277 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

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Questions parents ask

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

What kind of child is The Roche School best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 2–11. Selective entry.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.

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?+

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

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 020 8877 0823 or the registrars listed in the contact card. 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 The Roche School — see the "Schools like The Roche 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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