Heath House Preparatory School, London
Heath House Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 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 June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heath House Preparatory School in detail
Heath House Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Heath House Preparatory School is a co-educational prep school for children aged 3-11 in Blackheath, London. Since 1993, our small classes, nurturing ethos and high expectations have helped pupils develop confidence, character and strong academic foundations for 11+ and beyond."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Heath House Preparatory School, where our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and personal development, forms the cornerstone of our educational philosophy. Here at Heath House, we believe that every child deserves not only the opportunity to excel academically but also to grow into a well-rounded individual, equipped with the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, cricket, dance, choir, guitar, chess, Lego and STEM.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heath House Preparatory School are Blackheath Prep (0.5 miles, selective); The Pointer School (0.6 miles); Blackheath High School GDST (0.8 miles); and Riverston School (0.9 miles).
Blackheath PrepThe Pointer SchoolBlackheath High School GDSTRiverston School
Who goes there
In 2026, 22 pupils (21%) received SEN support and 4 (3.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blackheath, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal Parade (SE3), 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 24 May 2012, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
17 June 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
27 September 2017
Integrated
24 September 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,211 to £21,579
depending on year group
| Reception * | £20,211 a year |
| Pre-Prep Year 1 and 2 * | £20,709 a year |
| Prep Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 * | £21,579 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 57
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 43 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 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
53%
Available places
105 pupils
200 places
95 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lewisham council
Places available
2,238
Applications
2,828
Got 1st preference
63.5%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
68
Boys
37
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Heath House Preparatory School
When was Heath House Preparatory School last inspected?
Heath House Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Heath House Preparatory School?
Heath House Preparatory School has around 105 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Heath House Preparatory School?
Heath House Preparatory 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 Heath House Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 43 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heath House Preparatory School?
Heath House Preparatory School is at 37 Wemyss Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)