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Education-My Life Matters

Education-My Life Matters is a co-educational independent school in London for pupils aged 11 to 16.

LewishamSeniorCo Ed, becoming co-educationalAges 11–16Day21 pupils
Day fees
£13,312
How competitive entry is
Non SelectiveCompetitive entry
Pupils
21
Founded
Next deadline
No dates published
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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Lewisham for ages 11–16.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 11–16.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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About the head

At Education My Life Matters we are committed to provide supportive education dedicated to assisting students back into mainstream learning. We work in partnership with schools, other relevant external agencies and parents/carers to secure the best possible outcome for the learner. We aim to challenge and engage the mindset of our learners such that they can become positive productive members of the community, providing a compassionate, understanding, tolerant and secure learning environment that develops respect, commitment and success.

Activities & co-curricular

sport

BaseballSoccerTennisGolfBasketballCross Country

music

Music Club

drama

Performing Arts GroupsVisual Arts Groups

academic club

Student GovernmentStudent Newspaper

service

Community Service

other

Special Interest ClubYoga classesBoxingPublic Programs / Workshops / LecturesPilatesArt ClubHealth and Wellness Club

Facilities

sports

Sporting events venues

arts

Live music roomArt galleries

boarding

Student housing (upgraded international standard)

academic

University Library (physical and online)55-acre CampusUniversity Academic Buildings (four buildings)Creative spacesSatellite facilities in Manhattan neighborhoods (off-site)University academic buildings

wellbeing

Dining facilitiesEstudiar Campus Fitness Center

Recent coverage

Education-My Life Matters, an independent school in Lewisham, London, has experienced notable developments between 2024 and 2026. In June 2024, the school received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, marking an improvement from its previous 'Requires Improvement' assessment in July 2022. (eduscope.uk) In November 2025, an additional Ofsted inspection was conducted, but specific details of this inspection are not available in the provided sources. (eduscope.uk) The school has also undertaken building projects, including a change to its premises, which was implemented without meeting all relevant independent school standards, particularly concerning outdoor play areas and changing facilities for physical education. However, the school has not provided specific information regarding exam results, leadership changes, or other notable achievements during this period.

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Registration opensPassed
1 May 2024
Registration closesPassed
15 Oct 2025
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 May 202415 Oct 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

£13,312per year · Day · 2025-26

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 30 Apr 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Education-My Life Matters, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Education-My Life Matters best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Lewisham for ages 11–16.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at info@emlm.org or phone on 020 8698 9663. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Education-My Life Matters — see the "Schools like Education-My Life Matters" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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