L'Ecole de Battersea, London
L'Ecole de Battersea is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
L'Ecole de Battersea in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to L'Ecole de Battersea are Thomas's Battersea (0.1 miles, selective); Thames Christian School (0.6 miles); L'Ecole des Petits School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Cameron Vale School (0.9 miles).
Thomas's BatterseaThames Christian SchoolL'Ecole des Petits SchoolCameron Vale School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St John Bosco College (->w), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1060 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
L'Ecole de Battersea excels at developing fluent bilingual learners who naturally switch between French and English while meeting high academic standards. The school creates a nurturing environment where pupils are happy, focused, and well-behaved, with strong values of respect and teamwork woven throughout the curriculum. Children receive exceptional support with reading in both languages and tailored help if they need it, ensuring no one falls behind.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding bilingual education with expert alignment of French and English learning, helping pupils become fluent in both languages naturally
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and conduct, with strong character development including self-discipline and teamwork through activities like fencing
- Highly effective early reading teaching in both languages, with phonics precisely aligned so pupils learn to read confidently and fluently
- Comprehensive support for pupils with SEND, tailored teaching that allows them to learn alongside peers
- Extensive extra-curricular opportunities including after-school clubs like cookery and Spanish, based on pupil and parent suggestions
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Fencing, after-school cookery club, Spanish club
L'Ecole de Battersea is an outstanding bilingual school for ages 2-11 that combines the French and English curricula, providing children with an excellent start to their education and high academic expectations.
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 L'Ecole de Battersea
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 143
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 36
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 143 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 107 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
27 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
89%
Available places
258 pupils
290 places
32 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.
Inspection History(5)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
258
Total Pupils
135
Boys
123
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
L'Ecole de Battersea
Questions parents ask about L'Ecole de Battersea
What is L'Ecole de Battersea's Ofsted rating?
L'Ecole de Battersea was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does L'Ecole de Battersea meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, L'Ecole de Battersea met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to L'Ecole de Battersea?
L'Ecole de Battersea has around 258 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to L'Ecole de Battersea?
L'Ecole de Battersea 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 L'Ecole de Battersea?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 143 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 107 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 27 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 L'Ecole de Battersea?
L'Ecole de Battersea is at Trott Street, Battersea, London, SW11 3DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)