Blackheath Prep, London
Blackheath Prep is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Blackheath Prep in detail
Blackheath Prep in its own words
In its own words: "To offer an education without boundaries, giving every child the freedom to shine and achieve their full potential, upholding academic excellence, sparking curiosity and a joyful love of learning, nurturing kindness and wellbeing, and creating a strong sense of community."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We have a limited number of places available in Years 3 and 4 for September 2026 entry, an exciting opportunity to join our outstanding school. Applications are also open for the Nursery for January and September 2027 entry. Find out how to apply here . Blackheath Prep is an outstanding, co-educational prep school for children aged 3 to 11."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026, an open day on Monday 30 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 12 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Greenwich
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Blackheath Prep are The Pointer School (0.2 miles), Blackheath High School GDST (0.4 miles), Heath House Preparatory School (0.5 miles) and Greenwich Waldorf School (0.5 miles).
The Pointer SchoolBlackheath High School GDSTHeath House Preparatory SchoolGreenwich Waldorf School
Who goes there
In 2026, 43 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Germans Place, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
16 May 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,460 to £21,852
depending on year group
| Pre-Preparatory (Reception to Year 2) Core Fees | £20,460 a year |
| Preparatory (Years 3 to 6) Core Fees | £21,852 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Greenwich - 4 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Blackheath Prep
Joining Blackheath Prep
31 Jul 2026
Join the Prep in September 2026
15 Jun 2026
Apply for 2027 Nursery places
15 Jun 2026
Outstanding Year 6 Leavers’ results
9 Apr 2026
Celebrating the Year of Reading 2026
23 Jan 2026
Our Nursery
20 Sep 2025
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 75
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 64 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
390 pupils
420 places
30 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
390
Total Pupils
189
Boys
201
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Blackheath Prep
When was Blackheath Prep last inspected?
Blackheath Prep is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
How many pupils go to Blackheath Prep?
Blackheath Prep has around 390 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Blackheath Prep?
Blackheath Prep is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Blackheath Prep?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 75 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 10 serious and 64 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 16 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Blackheath Prep?
Blackheath Prep is at 4 St German's Place, Blackheath, London, SE3 0NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)