Data profile

Hornsby House School

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 4–11. Non-selective intake.

  • Rank #139
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £24.2k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Wandsworth

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+Year 7£24.2k
3+Years 1-6£24.2k
4+Reception£24.2k
7+£24.2k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

77

/ 100

National rank #139

Academic70
Destinations60
Future-ready62
Pastoral82
Value-add60
Access & breadth75
Parent70
External consensus70

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

Standards met

Inspected 2024-03-19

Leaders implement policies which ensure that pupils receive a broad, balanced education and are treated fairly. Well-trained staff take appropriate account of the academic, emotional and physical needs of the pupils. Governors visit the school regularly and provide appropriate support and challenge to ensure that the school promotes the wellbeing of 2.

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07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

teaching

Some old threads have said it’s quite “quirky” - can anyone expand on what that may mean or give examples? Hi, my son doesn't go there but I have friends whose children do, some there still, some not. It is pushy because they want to position themselves as the most academic school in the area, for example multiple flash cards for them to learn by rope each night in their first month in reception and they strive to be a year ahead. They tend to focus on traditional subjects and the children can spend long periods at their desk each day. We found it a bit victorian when we went for a in person tour & the hm too quirky but parents say she's on top of everything and the children's wellbeing is

pastoral

What is their pastoral care like (if any)? Our son is currently at Hornsby House, SW12 and LOVES it there - their pastoral care is excellent. We want to move further out and we liked the virtual Open Day given by Milbourne Lodge, but without seeing it or seeing how the teachers or children interact, it’s hard to get a feel for what it’s really like. They tend to focus on traditional subjects and the children can spend long periods at their desk each day. We found it a bit victorian when we went for a in person tour & the hm too quirky but parents say she's on top of everything and the children's wellbeing is her priority. If he is very academic he will probably get on but I have heard of c

pupils

Advanced search Saved [Active](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active) [Unanswered threads](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/active?tab=unanswered) Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting. 1 [2](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4136276-Milbourne-Lodge-School-Esher-vs-Hornsby-House-School?page=2)[](https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4136276-Milbourne-Lodge-School-Esher-vs-Hornsby-House-School?page=2) Hi, it would be good to pick brains of parents that have / had children at Milbourne Lodge School in Esher, Surrey. We are thinking about moving to the local area and have a 5 yo starting in year 1 in September. He’s quite a shy and reser

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