Prospect House School is a co-educational independent prep school on Putney Heath, south-west London, welcoming boys and girls from age 3 to 11. Our approach combines a broad, engaging curriculum, individualised teaching, warm pastoral care and regular outdoor learning all within a close-knit school community.
Whether you are exploring co-educational prep schools for the first time, or comparing options across south-west London, we would love to show you what a co-ed education at Prospect House looks like in practice. If you’re already convinced, you can contact Admissions to find out more.
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A co-educational prep school, often shortened to “co-ed”, educates girls and boys together throughout the preparatory-school years, rather than teaching them separately as single-sex schools do. Families choose co-education for a range of social, practical and educational reasons: some value the everyday experience of learning and playing alongside a mixed group of friends, while others are drawn to a particular school’s ethos, location or curriculum, of which co-education is one part.
There is no single model that suits every child, and single-sex schools remain an excellent choice for many families. What matters most is finding a school where your child feels known, supported and able to thrive – which is why we always encourage parents to look beyond the co-ed or single-sex label and get a feel for how a school actually works, day to day.
Prospect House is a leading co-ed independent prep school with a village feel, overlooking Putney Heath in south-west London. From the moment children join us in Nursery at age 3 through to Year 6, boys and girls learn, play and progress together as part of the same close school community. Every parent and child is known, treated and celebrated as an individual, and our high teacher-to-pupil ratio means every child gets dedicated time and attention, whatever their gender.
The co-ed approach works at Prospect House School because we stick to 4 main principles each and every day:
Being a co-ed prep school does not mean teaching every child in the same way. At Prospect House, individualised learning sits at the heart of what we do: we identify each child’s strengths and areas for growth and adapt our teaching accordingly, whatever their gender. As children grow, teachers provide extra challenge to stretch more able pupils and additional support for those who need it, including small-group teaching and daily Intervention Time in Key Stage 2.
All Prospect House pupils, girls and boys alike, follow the same broad, bespoke curriculum, from English, maths and science through to art, languages, humanities, music, drama and sport. Our curriculum is designed to be intellectually exciting, academically engaging and imaginatively stimulating for every child, encouraging them to become confident, independent thinkers. Alongside our class teachers, specialist teachers deliver art & design technology, computing, French, music and sport, so pupils have access to the same breadth of opportunity whatever their interests.
Many parents considering a co-ed prep school want to know how children learn to communicate, collaborate and build respectful relationships within a mixed peer group. At Prospect House, this grows out of our wider wellbeing and pastoral care rather than being left to chance. Our comprehensive pastoral programme supports children’s mental, social, physical and intellectual development, with initiatives such as our ‘High Five for Wellbeing’, trained Wellbeing Ambassadors and a buddy system connecting older and younger pupils.
Co-educational school life at Prospect House extends well beyond the classroom, with boys and girls taking part side by side in clubs, sport, music, drama, school productions, trips and outdoor learning. Year 1 pupils have a weekly outdoor learning session on Putney Heath, and outdoor learning continues throughout the school, from our on-site Forest School to residential trips from Year 3 onwards.
When comparing co-ed and single-sex prep schools, focus less on the label and more on the individual school and how your child responds to it. Questions worth exploring on a visit include:
As pupils move through Key Stage 2 towards Year 6, Prospect House’s tailored approach continues to support every child, whatever senior school path they are considering. From Year 5, we place greater emphasis on preparing children for the 11+ examinations, including interview practice, exam techniques, and familiarisation, and our children go on to a wide range of co-ed and single-sex destination schools.
There is no universally ‘better’ model, only the school that is the best fit for your child. The clearest way to find out is to come and see Prospect House for yourself, meet the staff and children, and get a feel for how our co-educational environment works in practice.
Yes. Prospect House School describes itself as a co-ed independent prep school in Putney, south-west London. It educates boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. Explore our main Prep School and Admissions pages to find out more.
A co-educational prep school educates girls and boys together during the preparatory-school years. Families may prefer this model for a range of social, practical and educational reasons, while others prefer single-sex education. There is no single right answer – only the model that suits your child.
Some parents value children learning, communicating and participating in a mixed peer group that reflects many later educational and social settings. At Prospect House, we connect this to our wider focus on individual development, pastoral care and a supportive school community, rather than making broad claims about outcomes.
There is no single answer for every child. We encourage parents to compare school culture, teaching, pastoral care, curriculum, peer environment, location and how their child responds when visiting. Prospect House is a strong co-educational option in London, not a universally ‘better’ model.
Prospect House educates children aged 3 to 11, covering the Early Years through to Year 6 and the transition to senior school. See Admissions for current entry information and Destination Schools & 11+ for progression after Prospect House.
Prospect House is on Putney Hill in south-west London and overlooks Putney Heath. Our location shapes our education as well as our address: Year 1 pupils, for example, have a weekly outdoor learning session on the Heath itself.
Prospect House places individualised learning at the heart of its approach. Teaching responds to each child’s strengths and needs through careful assessment, thoughtful grouping and daily intervention, rather than teaching every pupil the same way, because the school is co-educational. Find out more about individualised learning.
All pupils, whatever their gender, follow the same broad prep-school curriculum and have access to the same range of opportunities across the school. Explore our curriculum for a full subject-by-subject breakdown.
Prospect House takes a tailored approach to senior-school preparation, with 11+ support increasing through Year 5 and into Year 6. Visit Destination Schools & 11+ for the latest information on preparation, destinations and progression.
Yes. We encourage families comparing co-ed prep schools in London to visit, meet our school community, and see the learning environment for themselves before deciding. Book a tour to arrange your visit.
Come and see Putney Hill for yourself. Book a place on a tour through Visit Us, or contact our Admissions team.
Prospect House School
Lower School (Nursery – Year 2): 76-78 Putney Hill, London SW15 6RB
Upper School (Year 3 – Year 6): 75 Putney Hill, London SW15 3NT
Telephone: 020 8780 0456
Email: info@prospecths.org.uk
