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Prep Schools in East London

East London offers a developing preparatory school landscape, with independent schools serving families across a range of academic and pastoral environments. Parents considering early academic pathways often explore East London for its growing educational provision and progression into senior education. School Scout helps families compare respected prep schools across the region, reviewing curriculum breadth, age ranges and day or boarding availability.

Explore all private schools in East London, or compare schools across London.

Discover Schools in London

Halcyon London International School

Halcyon London International School

London, Greater London

Thomas's Battersea

Thomas's Battersea

London, Greater London

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Devonshire House Preparatory School

London, Greater London

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Faraday School

London, Greater London, E14 0FH

Fees from

£5,954 / term

Range £5,954 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 108 Day

Gatehouse School

Partner school

London, Greater London, E2 9JG

Fees from

£6,086 / term

Range £6,086 - £6,416 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 533 Day

Grangewood Independent School

London, Greater London, E7 8QT

Fees from

£2,772 / term

Range £2,772 - £2,971 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 45 Day
OMG Education

OMG Education

London, Greater London, E1 6BG

Co-Ed 11–18 7 Day

Rosemary Works School

London, Greater London, N1 5PH

Fees from

£4,373 / term

Range £4,373 - £8,323 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 86 Day

Talmud Torah Yetev Lev

London, Greater London, N16 6AX

Boys 2–12 483 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in East London

How many private schools are there in East London?
There are 45 independent schools across East London, including a mix of Prep.
Are there boarding schools in East London?
No, most independent schools in and around East London are day schools.

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

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in East London?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many prep schools are there in East London?
There are 44 independent prep schools across East London, typically for pupils aged 7-13.
What is a prep school?
Prep schools provide education for children aged 7-13, preparing them for senior school entry at 11+ or 13+.

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