The Roche School, London

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Charlotte Doherty
Pupils:207 / 348 capacity
LA:Wandsworth
Phone:02088770823
Address:11 Frogmore, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1HW
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:30 May 1985

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 9 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 27 February 2018View full report
URN:101075
UKPRN:10079902
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Putney
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The Roche School excels at helping all pupils achieve high academic standards in English and mathematics through engaging, well-planned teaching. Behaviour is outstanding throughout the school, creating an excellent learning environment where pupils are motivated to succeed. The school provides exceptional support for pupils with different needs, including those learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve exceptionally high standards in reading, writing and mathematics, with Year 6 pupils working at National Curriculum Levels 5 and 6
  • Teaching is highly effective and consistently good or outstanding, with engaging activities that motivate pupils to learn
  • Outstanding behaviour in all lessons and around school creates a purposeful learning environment where pupils thrive
  • Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and English as an additional language ensures they make outstanding progress
  • Strong leadership and a purposeful school culture where pupils report they 'love school' and attendance is above average

Areas for Improvement

  • Establish a standard marking system across all year groups so pupils are always clear about how to improve their work
  • Give pupils more opportunities to have a direct impact on bringing about changes in the school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective; school leaders ensure pupils are always safe and secure, with parents and carers agreeing their children are very well cared for.

The Roche School is an outstanding independent primary school in Wandsworth, London, where pupils have made rapid progress and achieved exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics over recent years.

Fees (2025)

Day fee

£6,590/term

£19,770/yr

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Getting There

Train Stations

Wandsworth Town Rail Station
692m · 11 min walk
Wandsworth Town Station (Entrance)
717m · 12 min walk

Ferry Terminals

Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier (Entrance)
414m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Frogmore (Stop C)
59m · 1 min walk
Armoury Way (Stop D)
117m · 2 min walk
Osiers Road (->W)
181m · 3 min walk
Wandsworth Plain (Stop G)
199m · 3 min walk
Wandsworth Police Station (Stop Y)
230m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

59%

Available places

207 pupils

348 capacity

141 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Wandsworth

Low demand1.04x oversubscription

Places available

2,095

Applications

2,182

Got 1st preference

64.3%

Got preferred school

92.9%

Secondary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

27 February 2018
13 May 2014
11 November 2008

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