Homefield Preparatory School, Sutton
Homefield Preparatory School is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 11 in Sutton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Homefield Preparatory School in detail
Homefield Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Homefield, we believe that academic excellence and pastoral care are the foundations of a well-rounded education. However, we go beyond these pillars by nurturing the character development of every boy, ensuring that their educational journey is both enriching and transformative. At Homefield, our values lie at the heart of school life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a thriving, dynamic, and forward-thinking prep school based in the heart of Sutton. This is a school where we embrace the rich traditions of the past, whilst looking forward to the future with enthusiasm, energy, and a deep commitment to educating the next generation. At Homefield, we create lifelong learners."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an admissions event on Tuesday 19 January 2027, an admissions event on Tuesday 9 March 2027 and an admissions event on Tuesday 11 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Sutton
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Homefield Preparatory School are Sutton High School GDST (0.3 miles), Seaton House School (1.4 miles), Ewell Castle School (2.1 miles) and Collingwood School (2.2 miles).
Sutton High School GDSTSeaton House SchoolEwell Castle SchoolCollingwood School
Who goes there
In 2026, 25 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Sutton Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Western Road Sutton, 200 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
21 March 2025
Routine Inspection
24 September 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
30 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
14 June 2017
Integrated
19 March 2013
About
Homefield Preparatory School is a 3–13 private boys preparatory day school in Sutton, Greater London, England established in 1870.
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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
Keep up with Homefield Preparatory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 39
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 32 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
9 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 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
224 pupils
420 places
196 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sutton
Across Sutton council
Places available
3,505
Applications
2,870
Got 1st preference
69.5%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Sutton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
25
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
224
Total Pupils
224
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Homefield Preparatory School
When was Homefield Preparatory School last inspected?
Homefield Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2025.
How many pupils go to Homefield Preparatory School?
Homefield Preparatory School has around 224 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Homefield Preparatory School?
Homefield 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 Homefield Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 39 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 32 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 9 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 Sutton is 39 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Homefield Preparatory School?
Homefield Preparatory School is at Western Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 2TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)