Hereward House School, London
Hereward House School is an independent school for boys aged 4 to 13 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hereward House School in detail
Hereward House School in its own words
In its own words: "At Hereward House we aim to provide a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere in which every child can thrive and feel comfortable. Whilst embracing the highest academic aspirations for our pupils, we strive to create a stimulating, purposeful and happy community, where every child feels valued and secure."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, judo, chess, coding, Lego, art and debating.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Hereward House School are The Hall School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Trevor-Roberts School (under 0.1 miles); Sarum Hall School (0.2 miles); and South Hampstead High School GDST (0.3 miles, selective).
The Hall SchoolTrevor-Roberts SchoolSarum Hall SchoolSouth Hampstead High School GDST
Who goes there
In 2026, 25 pupils (16%) received SEN support and 1 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Swiss Cottage Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Buckland Crescent, 230 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.
Routine Inspection
19 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 April 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
2 February 2016
About
Hereward House School, also known as HHS, is an Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) private preparatory school for boys aged 4 to 13, located in Hampstead, London on 14 Strathray Gardens, near Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road. It prepares boys for London day schools as well as London boarding schools.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Social & online
Keep up with Hereward House School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 113
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 113 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 100 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 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
92%
Near capacity
156 pupils
170 places
14 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Camden council
Places available
1,577
Applications
1,261
Got 1st preference
73.7%
Got preferred school
93.3%
All secondary applications across Camden council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
156
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Hereward House School
Questions parents ask about Hereward House School
When was Hereward House School last inspected?
Hereward House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Hereward House School?
Hereward House School has around 156 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hereward House School?
Hereward House 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 Hereward House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 113 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 100 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 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 Camden is 130 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hereward House School?
Hereward House School is at 14 Strathray Gardens, London, NW3 4NY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)