Blackheath Prep
URN: 100199 • London SE3 0NJ
Overview
- Name
- Blackheath Prep
- URN
- 100199
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexander Matthews (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088580692
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 4 St German's Place, London SE3 0NJ
Summary
Blackheath Prep is an independent co-educational school located in Greenwich, London, catering to children aged 3 to 11. The school emphasizes a balanced education across academic subjects, sports, and the arts, supported by a strong extra-curricular programme. With a capacity for 420 pupils, Blackheath Prep currently has 388 students enrolled, allowing for a close-knit community and personalised attention.
The curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity and creativity, fostering a love of learning in a supportive environment. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a newly refurbished nursery, a purpose-built science lab, a library, and extensive outdoor spaces, including a 2.5-acre sports field and forest school areas. Blackheath Prep's commitment to pastoral care ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally supported throughout their education.
As part of the Eltham College Family of Schools, Blackheath Prep offers a priority application process for those wishing to continue their education at Eltham College. The school has a strong track record of its Year 6 leavers achieving outstanding results and securing scholarships to leading independent and grammar schools in London and Kent.
The curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity and creativity, fostering a love of learning in a supportive environment. The school boasts excellent facilities, including a newly refurbished nursery, a purpose-built science lab, a library, and extensive outdoor spaces, including a 2.5-acre sports field and forest school areas. Blackheath Prep's commitment to pastoral care ensures that students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally supported throughout their education.
As part of the Eltham College Family of Schools, Blackheath Prep offers a priority application process for those wishing to continue their education at Eltham College. The school has a strong track record of its Year 6 leavers achieving outstanding results and securing scholarships to leading independent and grammar schools in London and Kent.
Useful links
- Year 6 Senior School Results (sen)
- Read more (sen)
- Meet the Senior Staff (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Forthcoming Events (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Read more (calendar)
- Term dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Greenwich
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 388
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 197
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1958-02-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 388 | 191 | 197 | 420 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 193 | 193 | 420 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 384 | 187 | 197 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 384 | 187 | 197 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 363 | 172 | 191 | 420 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 384 | 171 | 213 | 420 | 0.00 |
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