St Olave's Prep School, London
St Olave's Prep School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 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 February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Olave's Prep School in detail
St Olave's Prep School in its own words
In its own words: "At St Olave’s Prep School, we combine high academic expectations with exceptional pastoral care. Our children grow in confidence, curiosity and character, supported by expert teaching and a nurturing environment. We aim to create a sense of happiness and warmth in which children are motivated to work and play to the best of their abilities."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Greenwich
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Olave's Prep School are Eltham College (1.2 miles, selective); StreetVibes Media Academy (1.3 miles, Good); Babington House School (1.4 miles, selective); and Darul Uloom London School (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, selective).
Eltham CollegeStreetVibes Media AcademyBabington House SchoolDarul Uloom London School
Who goes there
In 2026, 18 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Eltham Rail Station, about 410 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fiveways, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 185 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Greenwich (458).
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
6 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
11 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
23 May 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 St Olave's Prep School
Newsletter 11th September 2026 - News - St Olaves Prep
11 Sep 2026
Newsletter 4th September 2026 - News - St Olaves Prep
7 Sep 2026
Newsletter 26th June 2026 - News - St Olaves Prep
26 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 56 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 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
99%
Near capacity
217 pupils
220 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
9.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
217
Total Pupils
110
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about St Olave's Prep School
When was St Olave's Prep School last inspected?
St Olave's Prep School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to St Olave's Prep School?
St Olave's Prep School has around 217 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Olave's Prep School?
St Olave's Prep 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 St Olave's Prep School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 56 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Olave's Prep School?
St Olave's Prep School is at 106-110 Southwood Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)