“A curiosity-led curriculum enriched by vibrant arts, varied sports and a strong focus on emotional intelligence and pupil agency. Learning is designed to be joyful yet academically rigorous, with every pathway tailored specifically and genuinely to the child’s strengths, needs and interests.”
“Parents often describe Prospect House as a school that ‘looks like a picture book’ but is powered by a deeply, committed, professional team. Children leave as confident, curious and compassionate learners, fully prepared to thrive in the next stage of their education and life.”
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“Irrepressibly and infectiously cheerful, this is a joyous school. Pupils, polite and bubbly, speak with true love and affection for their school. Great team, well captained.”
"Both younger and longer-serving members of staff appear inspirational, motivated and wise, collaborating effectively for the benefit of the children – this teamwork is the bedrock of the school’s ethos."
"Head holds firmly that every child is ‘brilliant at something.’ Through an integrated system of support, all children receive what they need, be it a nudge with reading or help with pencil grip."
"A Golden Leaf Tree in the entrance hall celebrates outstanding acts of thoughtfulness, effort or achievement. Innovative ideas, based on the wellbeing of all the members of the Prospect ‘family,’ are applauded throughout. Positive always unearthed."
“At the core of Prospect’s education is ‘confidence, not arrogance‘ and our researcher declared the students ‘happy in their own skins‘.”
“a current parent says the ‘constant support and encouragement‘ given to their children ‘makes them believe they can fly‘. Expect them to soar, thanks to exciting upgrades and augmentations planned for the next 18 months: inspiring creativity, innovation and confidence”
“A co-ed prep on two sites in Putney Heath with a strong reputation for its nurturing vibe, knock-out 11+ results and ambitious music offering.”
“Prospect House does a good job of offering the kind of tailored learning that’s bandied about by many schools but a tricky one to actually deliver.”
“Set just off the heath in a leafy pocket of Putney, this warm, family-friendly prep school achieves that holy grail of being both academic and nurturing. Every child here, from those who need stretching to those who need extra support, gets bespoke attention and is challenged both academically and to discover who they are as a person.”
“This is a school that oozes family warmth, and the care that goes into each individual is beyond impressive, with creative teaching, innovation use of tech and dedicated staff all part of the wonderful mix.”
"Senior leaders foster a positive and collaborative culture across both sections of the school, promoting a shared commitment to pupils' academic success and personal wellbeing."
Teachers make effective use of timetabled additional 'intervention sessions' to provide individually planned activities for each pupil, according to their needs and prior attainment. This helps pupils to consolidate and extend their learning and to undertake activities designed to provide very high levels of challenge."
"Pupils demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are confident to share their thoughts and ideas with others, knowing that they will be treated with respect and kindness, in line with the schools values."
"The curriculum provides pupils with a rich breadth of opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge."
We are routinely inspected by the ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate). The inspection team evaluate every aspect of our school as well as observing the quality of our teaching and learning. Our last inspection was conducted in June 2025.
“Teachers have a thorough knowledge of their subjects and of their pupils, which they use to plan well-paced lessons that engage pupils’ interests.”
“Lessons include activities which help pupils to acquire a deep understanding of the material taught. Teachers provide focused and frequent individual feedback to pupils throughout lessons. As a result of these measures, pupils of all ages make good progress from their starting points. They gain secure skills and knowledge, often attaining at advanced levels in relation to expectations for their age.”
“Children’s behaviour is consistently positive, supported by attentive and responsible adults. Older pupils routinely demonstrate the school’s values of kindness, understanding and meeting leaders’ high expectations of their behaviour.”
ISI Report June 2025
Here are our thoughts on the following:
Outdoor Learning – why is being outside important for children?
Wellbeing – how do schools look after emotional development?
Curiosity – what does child-led learning mean?
Individualised Learning – what does a bespoke education look like?
Sport – how can children be motivated to move?
