Emanuel School, London
Emanuel School is an independent school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in London. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Emanuel School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Emanuel School are Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) (0.3 miles), Broomwood Prep - Boys (0.4 miles), Wandsworth Preparatory School (0.5 miles) and Thames Christian School (0.6 miles).
Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)Broomwood Prep - BoysWandsworth Preparatory SchoolThames Christian School
Where pupils go next
Of the 146 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 58% went on to university or other higher education and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 239 pupils (21.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clapham Junction Station, about 820 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bennerley Road (->n), 220 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
13 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2023
Short Visit
16 February 2022
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
8 December 2015
About
Emanuel School is a private, co-educational day school in Battersea, south-west London. The school was founded in 1594 by Anne Sackville, Lady Dacre and Queen Elizabeth I and today occupies a 12-acre site close to Clapham Junction railway station.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Emanuel School
National Poetry Day: Pupil Celebrates Emanuel School with Original Poem
1 Oct 2026
A Record Turnout for the Mathematics Challenge for Girls
22 Sep 2026
Mrs Nurette Stanford appointed Chief Operating Officer
11 Sep 2026
Field Week - 2026
11 Sep 2026
Meet Ryan O’Grady - new Chair of Governors at Emanuel School
7 Sep 2026
GCSE 2026 results
20 Aug 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Emanuel School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Emanuel School.
- Activ Camps LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Youngstars Holiday Camp @ Belleville Primary School (Webbs Road)570m away · Not yet graded
- Russian School Raduga570m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Wandsworth950m away · Not yet graded
- Arty Party980m away · Not yet graded
- Fruity Club at St Faith's CofE Primary School1000m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 65
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 51 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
13 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 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
97%
Near capacity
1,112 pupils
1,150 places
38 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
239
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,112
Total Pupils
577
Boys
535
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Emanuel School
Questions parents ask about Emanuel School
What are GCSE results like at Emanuel School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Emanuel School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Emanuel School last inspected?
Emanuel School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Emanuel School?
Emanuel School has around 1112 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Emanuel School?
Emanuel School 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.
Does Emanuel School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Activ Camps Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Emanuel School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 51 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 13 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 Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Emanuel School?
Emanuel School is at Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)