Eveline Day School, London
Eveline Day School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 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 September 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eveline Day School in detail
Eveline Day School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, chess, eco club, art and forest school.
The school runs after-school care.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Eveline Day School are Hornsby House School (0.3 miles); Finton House School (0.5 miles); Al Risalah Secondary School (0.7 miles, Good); and Al Risalah Boys' School (0.7 miles, Good).
Hornsby House SchoolFinton House SchoolAl Risalah Secondary SchoolAl Risalah Boys' School
Who goes there
In 2026, 4 pupils (5.1%) received SEN support and 2 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Balham Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Du Cane Court, 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 10 October 2017, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageOfsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2017 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a nurturing 'family' environment where children feel safe, cared for and valued. The school offers far more than just drilling maths and English - it provides a rich variety of subjects, languages, arts and music to help children develop into well-rounded learners. Teachers build strong relationships with pupils, maintain high expectations for behaviour, and ensure all children, including those with additional needs, experience success and make good progress.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding pupil behaviour with excellent respect, courtesy and care for one another
- Above-average attendance with pupils highly motivated and keen to learn
- Well-supported low-attaining pupils and those with learning needs who make good progress
- Broad, balanced and enriching curriculum promoting British values effectively
- Extended school days and long academic year with many enrichment opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality across subjects and classes
- Limited opportunities for pupils to write at length across subjects and to develop reasoning and problem-solving in mathematics
- Inconsistent handwriting and presentation standards across the school
- Limited opportunities in early years for children to discuss, question and develop speaking confidence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with comprehensive policies well implemented, staff well trained and vigilant, secure premises, and appropriate recruitment checks in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts, languages, music, sports, extensive range of extra-curricular activities
Eveline Day School is a good school where leaders provide clear direction and have strengthened their capacity for improvement. The school successfully creates an environment that develops pupils' resilience, confidence, and promotes tolerance and care.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 182
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 29
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 29 serious and 153 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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
65%
Available places
78 pupils
120 places
42 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
4
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
7.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
34
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Eveline Day School
When was Eveline Day School last inspected?
Eveline Day School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2024.
How many pupils go to Eveline Day School?
Eveline Day School has around 78 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Eveline Day School?
Eveline Day 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.
How many road collisions happen near Eveline Day School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 29 serious and 153 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Eveline Day School?
Eveline Day School is at Swan House, 207 Balham High Road, London, SW17 7BQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)