Bute House Preparatory School for Girls, London
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is an independent school for girls aged 4 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 March 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls in detail
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls in its own words
In its own words: "Bute House Preparatory School, nestled in Hammersmith, London, offers stellar academics and holistic development since 1950. It fosters curiousity and independence, while innovative teaching methods and low student-to-teacher ratios ensure personalised learning. Emphasising character development through our bespoke Learning Powers, students engage in diverse extracurricular club and activities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your daughter is a big decision and we understand that letting go of little hands at the school gates and trusting that she will flourish can feel daunting."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Bute House Preparatory School for Girls are St Paul's Girls' School (0.1 miles); Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (0.2 miles, Outstanding); The Godolphin and Latymer School (0.4 miles); and Wetherby Pembridge (0.5 miles).
St Paul's Girls' SchoolEcole Française de Londres Jacques PrévertThe Godolphin and Latymer SchoolWetherby Pembridge
Who goes there
In 2026, 48 pupils (14.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Hammersmith (H&C Line) Underground Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Green Hammersmith, 140 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
5 March 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
1 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
About
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 11 at Brook Green in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
Open Mornings
2 Oct 2026
Admissions 7+
2 Oct 2026
Registration Form
2 Oct 2026
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
2 Oct 2026
Wellbeing Hub
2 Oct 2026
FAQs
2 Oct 2026
From Bute House Preparatory School for Girls's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 177
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 38
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 177 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 38 serious and 138 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
35 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
98%
Near capacity
325 pupils
330 places
5 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
325
Total Pupils
0
Boys
325
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
Questions parents ask about Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
When was Bute House Preparatory School for Girls last inspected?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2024.
How many pupils go to Bute House Preparatory School for Girls?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls has around 325 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bute House Preparatory School for Girls?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls 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 Bute House Preparatory School for Girls?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 177 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 38 serious and 138 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 35 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bute House Preparatory School for Girls?
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls is at Luxembourg Gardens, London, London, W6 7EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)