Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert, London
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert are St Paul's Girls' School (under 0.1 miles); Bute House Preparatory School for Girls (0.2 miles); Wetherby Pembridge (0.3 miles); and St James Senior Girls' School (0.4 miles, selective).
St Paul's Girls' SchoolBute House Preparatory School for GirlsWetherby PembridgeSt James Senior Girls' School
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 25 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hammersmith (H&C and Circle Lines), about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Green, 280 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at bilingual education, enabling pupils to learn seamlessly in both French and English while developing pride in their multilingualism. Teaching is skilled and purposeful, with strong subject knowledge and clear explanations that engage enthusiastic learners. The school creates a warm, nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, with exemplary behaviour and a genuine focus on developing global citizens.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious and intellectually demanding curriculum that is carefully structured and sequenced, helping pupils make strong connections across subjects
- Outstanding teaching of early reading in both French and English, with well-matched books and quick support for those who need extra help
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and thoughtful, courteous interactions
- Comprehensive personal development programme that teaches critical thinking, democracy, fairness and global citizenship
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, identified early with appropriate provision and full curriculum access
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders and the proprietor body fulfilling their legal responsibilities well and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, workshops, educational visits with international or cultural focus, school council, fundraising events
École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert is an outstanding independent school that provides exceptional education to pupils aged 2-11, following the French national education system. Pupils are curious, articulate and confident learners who benefit from a nurturing culture, ambitious curriculum, and rich bilingual education in French and English.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
138 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 164
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 37
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 127 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
32 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
287 pupils
292 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.
Inspection History(8)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
287
Total Pupils
140
Boys
147
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert
Questions parents ask about Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert
What is Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert's Ofsted rating?
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert?
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert has around 287 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert?
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert 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 Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 164 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 37 serious and 127 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 32 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 Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert?
Ecole Française de Londres Jacques Prévert is at 59 Brook Green, London, W6 7BE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)