L'Ecole des Petits School, London
L'Ecole des Petits School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 6 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
L'Ecole des Petits School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to L'Ecole des Petits School are Thomas's Fulham (0.4 miles); Evergreen Primary School (0.5 miles, Good); Kensington Prep School GDST (0.6 miles); and Parsons Green Prep School (0.7 miles, selective).
Thomas's FulhamEvergreen Primary SchoolKensington Prep School GDSTParsons Green Prep School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about L'Ecole des Petits School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 3 pupils (3.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sands End / Hazlebury Road (->s), 40 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years 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 March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school excels at developing bilingual fluency in young children through carefully structured teaching in both French and English. Staff are highly skilled at assessing what each child knows and providing the right level of challenge and support. Children thrive in a calm, supportive atmosphere where they develop strong learning habits, confidence in speaking, and a genuine love of reading from an early age.
Key Strengths
- Excellent bilingual language development with careful assessment of each child's needs before starting school
- Strong focus on early reading, phonics and foundational knowledge in both languages
- Highly trained staff who provide exceptional support for all pupils, including those with additional needs
- Exceptional personal development provision that prepares children well for life in modern Britain
- Calm, happy learning environment with clear routines and very strong relationships between pupils and staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits and London attractions, cookery club, football club, board games club, after-school provision, class assemblies with public speaking opportunities
L'Ecole des Petits School is a bilingual French-English school for ages 2-6 that has been rated Outstanding across all areas. Pupils are happy, safe, and well-prepared for their next stage of learning, whether continuing in French education or transitioning to the English system.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with L'Ecole des Petits School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 179
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 179 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 156 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
37 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 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
67%
Available places
95 pupils
141 places
46 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hammersmith and Fulham council
Places available
1,503
Applications
1,109
Got 1st preference
64.5%
Got preferred school
92.0%
All secondary applications across Hammersmith and Fulham 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
3
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
3.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
44
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about L'Ecole des Petits School
What is L'Ecole des Petits School's Ofsted rating?
L'Ecole des Petits School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025.
Does L'Ecole des Petits School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2025, L'Ecole des Petits School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to L'Ecole des Petits School?
L'Ecole des Petits School has around 95 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to L'Ecole des Petits School?
L'Ecole des Petits 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 L'Ecole des Petits School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 179 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 156 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 37 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 Hammersmith and Fulham is 146 (the median across 81 schools, same distance and years).
Where is L'Ecole des Petits School?
L'Ecole des Petits School is at 2 Hazlebury Road, London, SW6 2NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)