The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
The White House Prep School and Woodentops was founded by Mary McCahery in 1985 and is a co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11 years.
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Our take
Independent co-ed school in Lambeth for ages 4–11. Selective entry.
- Children aged 4–11.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- 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.
About the head
The White House Preparatory School ensures children achieve high academic results whilst remaining child centred. It values happiness, rewards hard work, and encourages every child to fulfil their unique potential in a safe, secure environment. The curriculum is broad and balanced with art, music and sport alongside traditional academics. The school fosters kindness, empathy, and a strong support system including family, peers and teachers.
Distinctive features
Super Curriculum
Nurture in Reception
Enterprise lessons
Choice
Futures programme in Year 6
Wrap around care 8am-6pm
14 weeks holiday camps
Activities & co-curricular
sport
music
drama
academic club
other
Facilities
sports
arts
academic
wellbeing
Latest exam results
with over 100 offers from top London, boarding and grammar schools including St Paul’s, Dulwich College, Alleyn’s, Emmanuel, JAGS, Francis Holland, City of London, Wimbledon High, Benenden, Brighton College and more
Recent coverage
In early 2026, The White House Preparatory School celebrated a vibrant Year 2 Spring production of Mary Poppins and hosted a lively World Book Day with children dressing as their favorite book characters. The school also held its annual House Song Competition themed "Brit Hits" and observed Hinduism Day focusing on the Holi festival. Additionally, ten pupils from Years 5 and 6 visited Tate Modern to explore Nigerian Modernism, while Year 5 students participated in a STEM challenge at London Park School Clapham, highlighting the school's commitment to arts and sciences.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Reply by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 | TBC | Closed |
Open events
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
Fees
Bursaries & Scholarships
Inspection
Ofsted — 17 Mar 2011
One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.
Term dates 2025-2026
Where pupils go 2026 · 12 offers
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Questions parents ask
Common questions about The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.
What kind of child is The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten best for?+
Independent co-ed school in Lambeth for ages 4–11. Selective entry.
How does admissions work?+
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
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?+
SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.
Are there open days?+
2 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
How do I contact admissions?+
email at admissions@whitehouseschool.com or phone on 020 8674 9514. 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 The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten — see the "Schools like The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.
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