The Roche School is a British Curriculum / EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / Montessori Curriculum school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1983. It serves 264 students for students aged 2–11. Annual tuition ranges from $23,070 to $29,322 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic scholarships are awarded at 11+. In 2026, 37% of Year 6 pupils won Academic scholarships.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The Roche School met all statutory Independent School Standards in its September 2024 inspection. Strengths included effective pastoral care, good pupil progress in English and mathematics, and well-managed safeguarding. Recommended improvements focused on ensuring curriculum resources consistently meet individual learning needs and updating policies to reflect current statutory guidance.
Key facts
About
The Roche School is a private, family-owned day school in Wandsworth, London, educating children aged 2 to 11 from Nursery through Year 6. It follows the English National Curriculum with Spanish immersion, EYFS, and Montessori-inspired elements, and places strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing through a dedicated pastoral team and daily wellbeing room. In 2026, 100% of Year 6 pupils secured places at their target senior schools and 37% won academic scholarships at 11+.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The Roche School is a family-owned London prep school offering Spanish immersion alongside the English National Curriculum. It features a dedicated daily wellbeing room, a wellbeing dog, Forest School sessions at Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park, and a broad extracurricular programme. In 2026, 100% of Year 6 pupils secured places at target senior schools and 37% won academic scholarships at 11+.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 3–Year 6 | GBP 23,088~$ 29,225 |
| Reception–Year 2 | GBP 22,506~$ 28,489 |
| Nursery (full time) | GBP 18,165~$ 22,994 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £18,165 - 23,088. Application fee: $95.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the school via a School Tour or Taster Session. 2. Submit an Application Form with a non-refundable registration fee (£75 first child, £20 per sibling). 3. For Years 1–6 mid-year or occasional places, a taster day is arranged and a recent school report is requested. 4. Secure the place by paying the deposit (Nursery: £2,240 non-refundable; School: £2,000 initial non-refundable deposit, with remaining £1,900 due by January before September start). 5. New families are invited to welcome events to meet classmates and teachers.
Admissions Details
School Day
Core school day for Reception to Year 6 is 8:00 am–6:30 pm. After-school club runs 4:30 pm–6:30 pm (Mon–Thu) and 4:30 pm–6:00 pm on Friday. Nursery wraparound care runs 4:00 pm–6:00 pm.
Student Life
Uniform is required for all pupils. Lower School (Nursery–Year 2) wears navy and red, including a navy weather-proof padded jacket, navy pinafore dresses for girls and navy knickers or trousers for boys, white tops, and appropriate footwear. Upper School (Years 3–6) wears navy skirts or trousers with white shirts and red cardigans, plus a navy jacket and designated sports wear.
Fresh lunches are prepared daily by Chef Michael, offering hot options and salads with accommodations for dietary requirements; freshly baked bread and fruit are provided. School lunches are included in the published tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school operates 'Room at The Roche', a wellbeing drop-in space staffed by the pastoral care team, open during playtimes and lunchtimes. The school also has Jemima, a wellbeing dog. The Roche Approach reinforces five values: Respect, Open Mindedness, Compassion, Humour, and Effort.
Safeguarding is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, grounded in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All staff and visitors share responsibility for pupil welfare. Pupils are taught online safety and encouraged to speak up. Policies are regularly reviewed and embedded in daily life with strong parent partnerships.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent prep school and nursery; family-founded and family-owned.