The Villa, London
The Villa is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Villa in detail
The Villa in its own words
In its own words: "Ensuring our children, whether they leave at 4+ or 7+, are prepared for the next step in their learning journey and equipped to face life's challenges. We achieve outstanding results by staying true to our beliefs and supporting every child to develop their talents and passion to excel both in the classroom and in life."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to The Villa are Arco Academy (0.7 miles); Alleyn's School (1.1 miles, selective); James Allen's Girls' School (1.1 miles); and Herne Hill School (1.4 miles).
Arco AcademyAlleyn's SchoolJames Allen's Girls' SchoolHerne Hill School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (8.3%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Peckham Rye Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chadwick Road (->sw), 400 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 14 June 2022, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
20 May 2025
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Villa
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 101
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 83 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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
103%
Over capacity
180 pupils
175 places
5 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
9.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
80
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about The Villa
When was The Villa last inspected?
The Villa is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to The Villa?
The Villa has around 180 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to The Villa?
The Villa 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 The Villa?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 101 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 83 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Villa?
The Villa is at 54 Lyndhurst Grove, London, SE15 5AH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)