At Prospect House, our children succeed on their own merits, at their own pace, often beyond their own expectations – supported and encouraged by committed staff. Prospect House School is a co-educational independent preparatory school in Putney, south-west London, educating children aged 3 to 11 from Nursery through to Year 6. As one of London’s leading prep schools, we combine a broad, bespoke curriculum with individualised teaching, strong pastoral care, and thorough preparation for senior school, all within a close, village-feel community overlooking Putney Heath.
Our high teacher-to-pupil ratio ensures that every child gets dedicated time and attention. We tailor our education to the individual, identifying strengths and weaknesses and adapting the learning accordingly. As children grow, teachers provide extra challenges to stretch the more able pupils and increased support for those who need it.
In addition to our wonderful class teachers, we have specialist teachers for art & design technology, computing, French, music and sport. As students approach the end of their time at Prospect House, our knowledgeable 11+ coordination team will prepare them well for the independent and grammar school entry exams.
Beyond the classroom, we have many opportunities to discover our children’s strengths, interests and passions through our broad curricular and co-curricular offerings. We want to provide an education for life, giving our students the knowledge, skills and values they need to create their own successes as thoughtful and confident individuals in the world beyond.
The wellbeing of the children is at the heart of everything we do. Understanding the challenges that each child faces is crucial, and from this we have created a comprehensive pastoral programme to support the mental, social, physical and intellectual development of the children in our care.
We hope our website gives you a taste of how we bring learning to life in and beyond the classroom.
A Prospect House education is a single connected journey, from the Early Years Foundation Stage in Nursery and Reception, through Key Stage 1, and on to Key Stage 2 and Year 6. Each stage builds on the last, so children move through the school with growing confidence, independence and skill.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, comprising Nursery and Reception, is the beginning of the learning journey. For families searching for a pre-school in London, our Nursery and Reception classes provide a seamless foundation for the prep school journey ahead, focusing on developing curiosity and enquiring minds through play and exploration.
Elements of the Montessori and Curiosity approaches are woven into the classroom and underpin daily teaching. Children have an innate desire to be independent and to learn everyday tasks at their own pace; practical, real-life activities are central to this, nurtured from the very beginning under the watchful eyes of our experienced Early Years team. Alongside these areas, children are taught French, gym, PE, computing and music by specialist teaching staff.
Learning becomes more structured in Key Stage 1, but lessons remain practical and interactive, easing the transition from the Early Years and helping children continue their journey with confidence, positivity and independence.
In the mornings, children are taught maths, English, phonics and guided reading in their own classes, with teaching differentiated and children often working in ability-based groups. In the afternoons, a topic-based curriculum covers the foundation subjects of humanities, science and art in an engaging way. Specialist lessons in PE, gym, French, music and computing are taught throughout the week, and Year 1 has a weekly outdoor learning session on Putney Heath. PSHCE, wellbeing afternoons and Forest School lessons encourage reflection, resilience and collaborative group work, and the curriculum is enhanced by visitors and trips linked to current topics.
The next stage of the journey is Key Stage 2, beginning in Year 3. English and maths remain priorities, but we believe children benefit from a well-rounded education, and every subject is led by its own coordinator to ensure equal oversight, investment and care.
Our curriculum includes English, maths, art & design technology, computing, French, geography, gym, history, Latin, music, PE, PSHCE, reasoning, religion, philosophy and ethics, and science. As they mature, children take on more responsibility in and around the school.
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Our bespoke curriculum is designed and delivered to be intellectually exciting, academically engaging and imaginatively stimulating. Core subjects are complemented by a wide range of arts, languages and humanities, alongside a keen focus on sport, so that every child has the chance to discover new strengths and interests.
Education should never be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ experience. Building on our high teacher-to-pupil ratio, we tailor teaching to the individual, identify strengths and areas for development, and adapt learning as children grow. Find out more about individualised learning at Prospect House.
We focus on sport for all, giving every child the opportunity to take part, and performance is integral to developing children’s social and speaking skills. We help every child to shine through fun, interactive lessons and performances, whatever their ability, across both music and drama.
Our children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Prospect House. A warm, nurturing environment, combined with excellent relationships between children and staff, means no child doubts that their teachers will lend a safe and sympathetic ear whenever they need one.
How will your child be known and supported? Through a comprehensive, whole-school pastoral programme: initiatives such as our DOTS sessions and ‘High Five for Wellbeing’ in the Lower School, a mindfulness curriculum in the Upper School, regular strengths assessments, and dedicated Wellbeing Ambassadors trained to support their peers. Our Head of Pastoral and Pupil Welfare meets with every class teacher each half term to discuss each child’s wellbeing, and our dedicated wellbeing room provides individual counselling support where needed.
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Prospect House is based at 75 Putney Hill, London SW15 3NT, overlooking Putney Heath in south-west London. Our location is not simply a backdrop: Year 1 pupils have a weekly outdoor learning session on Putney Heath, and outdoor learning continues throughout the school as part of our holistic approach to teaching.
Being close to green space matters to us, particularly for children growing up in London, where access to the outdoors can be limited. Learning outside, whether on the Heath or in our on-site Forest School, helps children develop problem-solving skills, teamwork and resilience alongside their classroom learning.
As one of the leading prep schools in London, academic excellence is a given at Prospect House, and pupils are supported to reach it in a way that is right for them. In Year 5, we place greater emphasis on preparing children for the 11+ examinations in Year 6, including interview practice, exam techniques, and thorough familiarisation, so our children approach the process with confidence. Following the examinations, Year 6 turns towards enrichment and transition, helping every child leave us ready for their next school.
As part of the Dukes Education family, Prospect House also offers eligible families a guaranteed-entry pathway to a number of Dukes senior schools, without the need to sit traditional entrance exams, alongside thorough support for families applying to selective senior schools.
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Once you have a sense of what a Prospect House education looks like, the next step is straightforward. Visit Admissions at Prospect House for details on how to apply, or school fees for current costs.
Best of all, come for a visit – the clearest way to understand what makes Prospect House special is to spend time in the school itself.
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Prospect House School educates children from Nursery through Year 6, for ages 3-11. See Admissions for current entry point and application information.
Yes. Prospect House is a preparatory school at 75 Putney Hill, London SW15 3NT, so parents comparing prep schools in Putney and south-west London can quickly understand where the school is based.
Our broad curriculum includes English and maths alongside arts, languages, humanities, science, computing, PE and sport, and other subjects as pupils progress. See Our Curriculum for detailed information.
We offer a high teacher-to-pupil ratio, with teaching tailored to strengths and areas for support, additional challenge for more able pupils and increased support where needed. See Individualised Learning for fuller detail.
Children’s wellbeing sits at the heart of a comprehensive pastoral programme that supports mental, social, physical and intellectual development. See Wellbeing and Pastoral Care for more detail.
Yes. Year 1 pupils have a weekly outdoor learning session on Putney Heath, a concrete example of how our Putney setting connects to the educational experience. See Outdoor Learning.
11+ preparation becomes more prominent in Year 5 and includes interview practice, exam techniques and familiarisation before the examinations in Year 6. See Destination Schools & 11+ for fuller progression information.
Visit Destination Schools & 11+ for current information on senior-school progression, including our guaranteed-entry pathway to Dukes Education senior schools.
Visit Admissions for current application information and contact options.
See our current school fees for up-to-date figures.
