Welcome
Welcome to Wandsworth Preparatory School! We are a close knit community driven by a shared vision and unwavering commitment to excellence.ย Our small school is nestled near the edge of Wandsworth Common and the children benefit greatly from the beautiful natural environment surrounding our school.
At Wandsworth Preparatory, our vision is clear: we aspire for our pupils to be confident individuals with a real passion for learning. We champion academic success alongside the development of character, fostering a deep-rooted respect and empathy for others. Pupils at our school are happy to take risks, try new things and hone their skills and talents.
Curriculum
Wraparound Care
Forest School
Testimonials
“My teacher is lovely.
She always helps me and gives me tips to work things out on my own.
She plans exciting projects and teaches them in a fun way.”
”Not only has my son made excellent progress in both English and Maths but I also love that he spends time learning outside in the Forest. I truly believe that Forest School contributes to his general good health and well-being.”
“Wandsworth Prep provides a fantastic curriculum which makes the children very enthusiastic about learning. We were very impressed with the end of term delivery of the projects and to see the active engagement of the children. Forest School is a definite positive as the children love being outdoors and learning at the same time.”
Extra Curriculum
Our Ethos
Thank you to Adam from @blvuegroup who ran two days of hands on coding workshops, our children loved every minute!
From programming their own games to testing how cars respond to different colour coding command pads to navigate their car all the way around a book using only coding instructions ๐ ๐ฆ ๐ฉ ๐ง itโs been a fun packed two days!
The children explored sequencing, logic and problem solving in a fun and creative way. These sessions are a fantastic way to build confidence and spark excitement for digital learning.
#codingforkids #stemforkids #stemeducationforkids #wps #codingworkshop #wandsworthcommon #wandsworthmums
๐ Well done, Year 5! ๐
Our year 5 pupils recently took part in the Primary Maths Challenge, joining tens of thousands of children from across the country in this exciting national competition ๐ง โ๏ธ
We are incredibly proud of all the children for their enthusiasm and hard work. A huge congratulations to our three Gold Award winners! ๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐ฅ
A special well done to Dulcie, who has qualified for the Bonus Round taking place next year ๐ What an achievement!
#primarymaths #mathschallenge #mathsinschools #mathscompetition #wps #wandsworthcommon #wandsworthmums
๐Reading sits at the heart of our curriculum and our much loved school library plays a key role in nurturing confident, curious and enthusiastic readers.
Each week, children enjoy dedicated library sessions with their class, giving them a chance to explore new stories, discover different authors and choose a new book to enjoy โจ
Our beautiful library and the system that supports it was generously provided by our wonderful PTA ๐
The library is also a calm and cosy space used for small group sessions, 1 to 1 reading and our LAMDA drama classes.
From picture books to chapter adventures, our shelves are full of opportunities to spark imagination and inspire a love of reading from a young age, to lay the foundation for long term academic success ๐
#readingforpleasure #lovereading #booklovers #childrensbooks #youngreaders #earlyyearsreading #schoollibrary #readinginschools
๐โจ Festive Stay & Play for 2โ4 year olds!
Parents and children are warmly invited to our festive stay and play on Friday 28th November at 9am for 2 - 4 year olds.
Join us for a magical morning of festive crafts, games and seasonal activities, all in a relaxed and welcoming setting for your little ones.
Itโs also a wonderful opportunity to experience everything we have to offer and meet the friendly Early Years team. ๐
Spaces are limited and everyone is welcome. Book your spot online or email office@wandsworthprep.com to secure your place!
#FestiveStayAndPlay #EarlyYearsMagic #WandsworthPrep #wandsworthcommon #wandsworthmums #stayandplay
๐ณ ๐ Weโre so lucky to have the common on our doorstep!
Upper school children spend break and lunchtime outside on the common, playing sport, exploring and enjoying being outdoors together.
The perfect balance to a busy school day ๐
#wandsworthcommon #activebreaks #wandsworthprep #wandsworthmums #outdoorlearning #learningbeyondtheclassroom
๐ฌ โจ Year 5 stepped into the world of science this morning!
As part of this termโs project, Alchemy Island, they took part in a fantastic workshop with @fab_science, diving into properties and changes of materials.
๐งฒ They experimented with magic paperclips
๐งช Explored chemistry using acid and alkaline indicators
๐ง Tested absorbency of liquids with nappies
The perfect blend of curiosity, discovery and hands on learning to bring their topic to life ๐ก
#scienceworkshop #scienceinschools #wandsworthprep #handsonlearning #wandsworthcommon #wandsworthmums #scienceforkids #scienceisfun
๐ Starting school in September 2026?
At Wandsworth Prep our Reception experience is nurturing, child-centred, and designed to help every child thrive from day one. ๐
โจ Personalised learning. Every phonics, writing and maths session is supported with individual attention, ensuring each child is both challenged and supported at just the right level.
๐ Triple the reading. Each child enjoys in-depth individual reading sessions at least three times a week, with tailored feedback to build fluency and help them make rapid progress.
๐จ Broad & varied curriculum. Our curriculum inspires a lifelong love of learning. From PE and music to languages, and enrichment opportunities like forest school, climbing and performing arts. Our passionate teachers bring expertise and excitement to every day.
โ Early handwriting focus. Fun finger gym sessions and structured practice help develop fluency and confidence from the very start.
๐ A true community. Every child is known, valued and supported every step of the way. We build strong partnerships with our families, who are warmly welcomed into our close-knit community.
Come and discover what makes our Reception such a special place to begin your childโs learning journey. ๐
Visit Us
Stay & Play - Friday 28th November 9am
Small group tour - Thursday 4th December 9am
Individual tours available to book
#Reception2026 #EarlyYearsExcellence #ChildCentredLearning #WandsworthPrep #DiscoverOurSchool #wandsworthmums #wandsworthcommon #earlyyears #earlyyearseducation
๐ A brilliant week of learning, exploring and giving back after our half term break. Hereโs what weโve been up toโฆ
๐พ Harvest Foodbank Donation
Pupils visited @wandsworthfoodbank to deliver our Harvest collection โ an incredible 94kg of donations from our generous school community. Thank you to all our families for supporting such an important cause. ๐
๐ฅท Skipping Ninja Visit
We enjoyed a visit from @skipping_ninja ! Every class enjoyed learning new skills, building stamina and coordination, and discovering the amazing benefits of skipping. So much energy and excitement!
๐ถ Year 4 at the Royal Albert Hall
As part of this half termโs memorable experience, Year 4 attended the Future Makers concert at the @royalalberthall. They were inspired by performances from young musicians โ the perfect introduction to their new topic, Playlist.
๐งฒ Year 3 Science Museum Trip
Year 3 also travelled to the @sciencemuseum for another memorable experience linked to their Mighty Metals project. Their forces and magnets learning was brought to life through hands-on exhibits and investigations.
What a week โ full of creativity, curiosity and community spirit! ๐โจ
#SchoolLife #WeeklyRoundUp #ActiveLearning #MemorableExperiences #WandsworthPrep #wandsworthprep #wps #prepschool #claphammums
๐จ โจ Thinking about Reception 2026?
Join us for our Stay and Play session - a chance for children to explore the classroom, create and play and for parents to meet our inspiring teachers and see our nurturing environment in action ๐
Friday 28th November 9.30am - 10.30am - book via our website or email admissions@wandsworthprep.com to register
#reception2026 #stayandplay #earlyears #earlylearners #prepschoollife #eyfs #wandsworthmums #wandsworthcommon
๐ณ ๐ฅ Laps, laughter and plenty of running!
๐โโ๏ธ ๐ Our annual fun run saw pupils from across the school take to the common, completing laps with friends and supporting each other along the way to raise funds for the Wandsworth Prep community.
A fantastic afternoon, well done everyone ๐
#wandsworthprep #wps #funrun #teamspirit #communityspirit #teamwork #schoolsport #runningforfun
๐ โจ Our annual Poetry Cafe brought the whole school together to celebrate National Poetry Day. From funny verses to thoughtful reflection, every child in the school learnt and performed a poem on stage in front of their parents and friends - a wonderful showcase of creativity and confidence.
Performing in front of others helps our pupils grow in confidence, develop communication skills and pride. Weโre so proud of our all our pupils ๐
#nationalpoetryday #poetryperformance #creativeconfidence #wandsworthprep #findyourvoice #confidentcommunicators #proudperformers #poetrycafe
๐ Itโs been a busy and brilliant few weeks! Hereโs a look at what our pupils have been up to:
๐ฆ Year 2 explored wildlife and habitats on their trip to the @wwtlondon as part of this termโs project
๐งช Year 3 and 4 took part in an exciting science lab workshop
๐ We celebrated Languages day, enjoying a taste of different cultures and the joy of language learning
๐ Pre Prep Nursery and reception visited the local library, discovering stories as part of their Me and My Community topic
โฝ๏ธ Year 4 and 5 showed fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship at the ISA Football Tournament
What an amazing start to the term - full of curiosity, creativity and learning ๐ โจ
#schoollife #learningeverywhere #prepschool #schooltrip #immersivelearning #claphammums #wandsworthcommon #scienceinschools
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