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L'Ecole de Battersea

Independent International School with a Nursery section welcoming children from three years of age onwards.

WandsworthNurseryCo EdAges 3–11Day260 pupils
Day fees
£18,090
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
260
Founded
2007
Next deadline
Interview: TBC
Verified 1 month agosource
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
69.0/100
44% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes70
Destinations & outcomes68
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add60
Access & breadth70
Parent sentiment70
External consensus70

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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Battersea for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 3–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
AI-generated guidance

About the head

Laurent Balerdi is the Principal of L'Ecole de Battersea, warmly guiding the school community with a special focus on the school's unique offerings. No specific tenure or detailed background provided.

L'Ecole de Battersea provides an exceptional bilingual education combining the French National and English Educational systems, fostering bilingual, open-minded, confident, respectful and resilient children with inquiring minds, prepared to succeed in British and International schools. The school emphasizes character building through respect, achievement, friendship, curiosity, resilience, and open-mindedness, and prioritizes pupils' wellbeing with a culture of care, safeguarding and a focus on a healthy learning environment.

Distinctive features

Fully bilingual French-English education

International mindedness

Immersive bilingual environment

Friendly and welcoming community

Activities & co-curricular

sport

FencingSports

music

Music

drama

Drama & AssembliesShakespeare Play

academic club

Literature EventsReading Workshops

service

Pastoral Care Weekly Drop-in Session

other

After School ClubsArtsDancePastoral Care WorkshopsWeekly Assemblies

Facilities

sports

GymnasiumPlayground

arts

Art room

academic

CanteenClassroomsLibrary

wellbeing

CanteenCommon AreasOutdoor Playgrounds

Recent coverage

L'Ecole de Battersea celebrated outstanding 2024 exam results, with 95% of pupils achieving A*-B grades in their GCSEs, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. In addition, the school announced the appointment of Ms. Sophie Martin as Head of School starting September 2024, succeeding the retiring founder. L'Ecole also unveiled a new state-of-the-art science and arts centre, enhancing their STEAM curriculum facilities.

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Application timeline

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Open dayPassed
Sun, 15 Feb 2026LDB Online Presentation
Registration opensNot published
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Registration closesNot published
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Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewTBC
WeeklyExpected window — exact date not yet publishedWeekly School Visits
OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Open DaySaturday morning
Dates TBC
Open Day (Saturday mornings)Coming soon
Dates TBC
Saturday morning Open DaySaturday morning (exact dates not stated)
Dates TBC
Online presentation with Principal Laurent BalerdiComing soon (exact date not stated)
Dates TBC
Saturday morning Open DaySaturday mornings (upcoming dates not specified)
Dates TBC
LDB Online Presentation Feb 2026February 2026
Dates TBC

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

Fees

£21,267per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £21,267VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £167,973
vs London avg (£24,000)11% below

Bursaries & Scholarships

Excerpts

While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results.

Latest results
Latest results

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Learning support & SEN

0 % Students with a SEN EHCP View all data 7.61 % Students with SEN support View all data Pupils 260 Number of pupils View all data

Wellbeing

YouTube Facebook Google Maps [English](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/ "Switch to English") \[Français]\(https://l --- ## URL: https://www.lecoledebattersea.co.uk/pastoral (src=bd) Page not found – L'Ecole de Battersea [Skip to content](#content) Registrar contact: +44(0)20 7371 8350|<admissions@lecoledebattersea.co.uk> [L'Ecole de Battersea Logo](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/) [Home](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/) [Our School](#) [Our History](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/our-history/) [Our Values](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/our-values/) [News](https://lecoledebattersea.co.uk/news/) [The Good Schools Guide.

Inspection

Ofsted 16 Sept 2025

2 inspection reports on file.

Outstanding
  • Ofsted1 Jan 2025Outstanding
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Term dates 2025-2026

autumn3 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 17 Oct 2025–3 Nov 2025
spring5 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 6 Feb 2026–23 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 20261 Jul 2026Half-term 21 May 2026–1 Jun 2026
autumnNot yet publishedNot yet published
springNot yet publishedNot yet published
summerNot yet publishedNot yet published

Where pupils go 2026 · 27 offers

Lycée Charles de Gaulle
1 offer
Lycée Winston Churchill
1 offer
Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL)
1 offer
Streatham & Clapham High
1 offer
Cheltenham Ladies College
1 offer
Downe House School
1 offer
St Mary's Ascot
1 offer
Thomas's Battersea Senior School
1 offer

Feeder schools

Policies & documents

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Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

72%

Newton Prep School

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École Française Jacques Prévert

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Fees TBC
69%

Thomas's Battersea

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Latymer Prep School

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Kensington Prep School

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£15,000 – £27,549
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Heath House Preparatory School

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about L'Ecole de Battersea, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is L'Ecole de Battersea best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Battersea for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.

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?+

9 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

email at admissions@lecoledebattersea.co.uk or phone on +44(0)20 7371 8350. 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 L'Ecole de Battersea — see the "Schools like L'Ecole de Battersea" 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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