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Rutherford House School

Rutherford House School is a welcoming and safe environment offering excellent teaching tailored to children's needs with a good range of extra-curricular clubs and sporting opportunities.

WandsworthPre PrepCo EdAges 4–7Day98 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
How competitive entry is
Observation + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
98
Founded
2013
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 2–11. Non-selective intake.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 2–11.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
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  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
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About the head

Empowering children, staff and parents, to understand and embody our school values, whilst enabling all students to graduate from RHS well-rounded, independent and confident in all they choose to do. Excellence in all we do.
Excellence in all we do. Empowering children, staff and parents to understand and embody school values; enabling all stu

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Sports clubs

music

Music clubs

academic club

Prep Club (Years 5 & 6)Interview Practice Sessions with Headteacher (Year 6)

other

Wrap Around Care 2Breakfast ClubForeign Languages clubsWrap Around Care 1Arts & Crafts clubs

Recent coverage

In 2025, Rutherford House School was named one of the top 50 primary schools in England according to The Telegraph's national rankings. The school also received a Silver Award from SAPERE for outstanding philosophy practice in children and was selected for the Net Zero Accelerator Programme to help scale decarbonisation initiatives. Additionally, the Year 5 netball team achieved second place at the Streatham Clapham Netball Tournament, and the school opened a new ICT room in November 2025.

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Open events

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

Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Wellbeing

About Us [Welcome](/Welcome/) [Meet Our Team](/About-Us/Meet-Our-Team/) [Local Governing Board](/About-Us/Local-Governing-Board/) [Ethos and Values](/Ethos-and-Values/) [Bellevue Place Education Trust](/Bellevue-Place-Education-Trust-Our-Commitment-Ruth/) [Train to Teach](/About-Us/Train-to-Teach/) [Vacancies](/Vacancies/) Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road Balham London SW17 7BQ 020 8672 5901 For general enquiries [info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk](mailto:info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk?subject=Enquiry%20from%20website) [Contact Us](/Contact) [Vacancies](/Vacancies) \[Bellevue Place Education Trust Contact Bellevue Place Education Trust]\(https://www.bpet.co.uk/) © 2026 · [Legal.

Inspection

Ofsted 13 Jul 2022

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

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Policies & documents

Schools like Rutherford House School

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

69%

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School

Hammersmith and Fulham · Pre Prep · Ages 4–11
£7,193 – £25,895
67%

Radnor House Prep School

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£23,532 – £24,663
66%

Newland House School

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£9,078 – £20,724
65%

Hornsby House School

Wandsworth · Prep · Ages 1–11
£22,590 – £24,246
65%

Rutherford School

Croydon · All Through · Ages 3–25
Fees TBC
63%

Rokeby School

Kingston upon Thames · Pre Prep · Ages 4–13
£20,158 – £26,494

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Rutherford House School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Rutherford House School best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 2–11. 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?+

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

How do I contact admissions?+

email at info@rutherfordhouseschool.co.uk or phone on 020 8672 5901. 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 Rutherford House School — see the "Schools like Rutherford House School" 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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