Founded in 1888. It serves 812 students for students aged 2–16.
Location & getting here
Affluent residential South London neighborhood with strong schools and green spaces; urban feel with suburban character, convenient for central London access and international connectivity.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 12 km | ~26 min | — |
| Heathrow | 26 km | ~44 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Gatwick | 32 km | ~52 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Scholarships Available
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Fledglings, Nursery | £6,165 | £18,495 |
| Reception | £7,175 | £21,525 |
| Years 1-2 | £8,185 | £24,555 |
| Year 3 | £9,015 | £27,045 |
| Year 4 | £9,190 | £27,570 |
| Years 5-10 | £10,085 | £30,255 |
| Boarding Year 3 | £12,315 | £36,945 |
| Boarding Year 4 | £12,490 | £37,470 |
| Boarding Years 5-8 | £13,385 | £40,155 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year 3 residential trip contribution | Per year | £150 |
| Music tuition | Per year | £900 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (4 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Oakfield Preparatory School is an independent coeducational preparatory school in West Dulwich, Lambeth.[http://www.isbi.com/viewschool.asp?school=1160-Oakfield_Prep_School Oakfield Prep School] , ISBI Schools, UK. in the United Kingdom
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fledglings (age 2+) | First-come, first-served registration with ballot if over 60; Stay & Play session | February | Upon reaching 60 registrations |
| Nursery (age 3+) | Observation in small groups with resources, music, story time | January | 30 October |
| Reception (age 4+) | Small and group activities, music, story time | November | 30 October |
| Years 1-2 (age 5-6) | Small group reading, Maths, writing, social observation | November | 30 October |
| Year 3 (age 7+) | Half-day visit; English and Maths papers; reasoning tests; reading, sports, music; individual meetings with heads | January | 30 October |
| Years 4-6 (age 8-10) | Half-day visit; English and Maths papers; reasoning tests; reading, sports, music | November | 30 October |
| Years 7-8 (age 11-12) | Half-day visit; verbal, non-verbal and quantitative reasoning; written English and Maths; team tasks; interview | January | 30 October |
| Year 9 (age 13+) | Half-day visit; verbal, non-verbal and quantitative reasoning; written English and Maths; team tasks; interview | November | 30 October |
How to apply
- Register online and pay registration fee (£180 UK-based, £250 overseas; non-returnable, VAT inclusive)
- Submit recent school report and school reference
- Attend assessment day
- Receive offer decision
- Pay non-returnable deposit (£1,850 Prep School, £3,500 Senior School) to secure place
- Complete bursary application by registration deadline if applicable
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Child's most recent school/nursery report
- School reference (obtained by school with parental permission)
Open events
- Familiarisation visits before assessments for most year groups
- Offer holders events scheduled after offers issued
Scholarships: Year 7 and Year 9 scholarships available; separate application with academic, sport, music, and creative assessments
Admissions contact: 020 8766 5525; Admissions Contact Form via website
Co-educational Fledglings to Nursery; boys-only from Reception to Year 11. Occasional places in other year groups available; waiting list maintained. Admission standards exceed average for age group. All assessments include school report review and reference.