Parkgate House School, London
Parkgate House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Parkgate House School in detail
Parkgate House School in its own words
In its own words: "A very warm welcome to Parkgate House. We are an Outstanding co-educational preparatory school and nursery for children aged 2 ½ - 11 in Clapham, London, located opposite the greenery of Clapham Common. We are independently owned, family-run and non-denominational, welcoming families of all faiths and none."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama and debating.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 5 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Wandsworth
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Parkgate House School are Eaton House the Manor School (0.1 miles), Thomas's Clapham (0.5 miles), Dolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools) (0.6 miles) and London Park School Clapham (0.6 miles).
Eaton House the Manor SchoolThomas's ClaphamDolphin School (Incorporating Noahs Ark Nursery Schools)London Park School Clapham
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Parkgate House School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% 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) (50%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 18 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Clapham South Underground Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Forthbridge Road, 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1184 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Parkgate House School excels at providing an ambitious, broad education where pupils achieve highly and build deep knowledge across all subjects. Teachers are exceptionally well-trained, spend significant time with individual pupils to check understanding, and quickly address any misconceptions. Beyond academics, the school enriches pupils' experiences with regular horse-riding and swimming lessons, a wide range of weekly clubs, and educational visits to places like the House of Lords and local fire station.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum that exceeds national expectations, with carefully sequenced knowledge building from early years onwards
- Exceptional phonics teaching and reading support, resulting in pupils reading with accuracy and fluency
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with pupils showing care, kindness and respect towards each other
- Comprehensive personal development programme including online safety, British values and physical wellbeing
- Highly effective support for pupils with SEND, with swift identification and personalised, regularly reviewed provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies published on the school website and strong oversight ensuring pupils' interests are prioritized.
Extracurricular Activities
Horse-riding, swimming, skateboarding, chamber choir, chess, recorder lessons, singing, educational visits to House of Lords, fire station, Clapham Common
Parkgate House School is an outstanding independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Clapham, London. The school demonstrates exceptional quality across all areas of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 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 Parkgate House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 114
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 95 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
12 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
61%
Available places
141 pupils
230 places
89 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
141
Total Pupils
71
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Parkgate House School
Questions parents ask about Parkgate House School
What is Parkgate House School's Ofsted rating?
Parkgate House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Parkgate House School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Parkgate House School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Parkgate House School?
Parkgate House School has around 141 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Parkgate House School?
Parkgate 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 Parkgate House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 95 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 12 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 Parkgate House School?
Parkgate House School is at 80 Clapham Common, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)