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Day Private Schools in Balham

Balham has 393 independent day schools offering local education across different age groups. Families can compare school types and entry points.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points and key dates.

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Finton House School

Greater London, SW17 7HL

0.8 miles from Balham

Fees from

£7,150 / term

Range £7,150 - £7,441 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 348 Day

Eveline Day School

London, Greater London, SW17 7BQ

0.8 miles from Balham

Fees from

£1,559 / term

Range £1,559 - £9,672 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 98 Day

Hornsby House School

London, Greater London, SW12 8RS

1.1 miles from Balham

Fees from

£7,236 / term

Range £7,236 - £7,768 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 437 Day

Streatham & Clapham High School GDST

Greater London, SW16 1AW

1.1 miles from Balham

Fees from

£7,145 / term

Range £7,145 - £9,112 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 847 Day

Broomwood Prep - Girls

London, Greater London, SW12 8NR

1.4 miles from Balham

Fees from

£8,318 / term

Range £8,318 - £10,180 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 245 Day

Broomwood Prep - Boys

London, Greater London, SW11 6EL

1.5 miles from Balham

Fees from

£9,538 / term

Range £9,538 - £10,180 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–13 208 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in Balham

How many private schools are there in Balham?
There are 394 independent schools in and around Balham, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Balham?
Yes, many schools in and around Balham offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Balham?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Balham?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many day schools are there in Balham?
There are 393 independent day schools in and around Balham, where pupils attend during the day and return home in the evening.
What types of boarding are available?
Options include full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding.

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