Faraday School, London

In its own words: "We are an independent co-ed prep school in East London and part of an exciting, creative community on Trinity Buoy Wharf, a newly regenerated area on the banks of the River Thames. A New Model School offers a great value education. We are forward thinking, sustainability is central to our ethos and our school buildings are modern and innovative."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Tucked away in the inspiring and artistic setting of Trinity Buoy Wharf, Faraday is a small, dynamic prep school where Curiosity, Creativity and Community shape everything we do. We are not an academically selective school, yet our pupils consistently go on to some of the top senior schools in London and beyond."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include robotics, cooking and sewing.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The nearest other independent schools to Faraday School are Greenwich Waldorf School (2 miles); Blackheath High School GDST (2.1 miles); Azhar Academy Girls School (2.1 miles, Outstanding); and The Pointer School (2.4 miles).

In 2026, 17 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Canning Town, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Leamouth / Orchard Place, 300 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 972 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Tower Hamlets (1908).