Rosemead Preparatory School, London
Rosemead Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rosemead Preparatory School in detail
Rosemead Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "At Rosemead, every child's brilliance develops differently. Through outstanding teaching, exceptional pastoral care and a rich, balanced education, children discover their strengths, embrace opportunity and grow into confident, thoughtful and kind young people. Brilliance is not reserved for the child who achieves the highest score."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Rosemead, we believe education is about far more than the transmission of knowledge. Our aim is to nurture confident, curious thinkers who are encouraged to question, explore and develop their own understanding of the world."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, dance, drama, robotics and philosophy.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Rosemead Preparatory School are Alleyn's Oakfield (0.3 miles, selective); Dulwich College (0.6 miles); Dulwich Prep & Senior (0.7 miles, selective); and Herne Hill School (1.1 miles).
Alleyn's OakfieldDulwich CollegeDulwich Prep & SeniorHerne Hill School
Who goes there
In 2026, 43 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tulse Hill Station, about 370 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lancaster Avenue West Dulwich (->e), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 521 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lambeth (1302).
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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Short Visit
23 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 September 2019
Regulatory Compliance
22 September 2016
Standard
1 January 2010
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Rosemead Preparatory School
Celebrating European Day of Languages: Building Bridges of Friendship
25 Sep 2026
ISA National Success
22 Jun 2026
Science Week 'Living Eggs'
24 Mar 2026
Success for Our Runners at the ISA Regional Cross Country
Rosemead Catering Team Wins at the 2026 Holroyd Howe Awards
From Rosemead Preparatory School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 111
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 111 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 90 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (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
66%
Available places
263 pupils
400 places
137 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lambeth council
Places available
2,111
Applications
2,198
Got 1st preference
61.4%
Got preferred school
91.2%
All secondary applications across Lambeth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
263
Total Pupils
144
Boys
119
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Rosemead Preparatory School
When was Rosemead Preparatory School last inspected?
Rosemead Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Rosemead Preparatory School?
Rosemead Preparatory School has around 263 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rosemead Preparatory School?
Rosemead 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 Rosemead Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 111 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 90 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 Lambeth is 142.5 (the median across 102 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rosemead Preparatory School?
Rosemead Preparatory School is at 70 Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8HZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)