At Hurlingham School, we offer an exceptional prep school experience in an enriching environment and inspiring community. Serving families across Putney, Fulham, Barnes, and Southfields, our co-educational independent school fosters the personal growth of our children aged 4-11.
Founded in 1947, Hurlingham remains one of the few family-owned schools which affords us the freedom to keep the well-being and education of our children firmly at the heart of everything we do.
A Leading Co-ed Prep School in Putney, South West London
Hurlingham School has established itself as one of the top prep schools in Putney and surrounding areas, with a reputation for delivering outstanding educational outcomes within a warm, family-oriented community. Our prime location makes us accessible to families from Fulham, Barnes, Southfields, and beyond, creating a diverse and vibrant school community.
As a non-selective school we aim to provide the foundation for every child to become empowered, agile thinkers inside the classroom and beyond.
Our prep school journey begins in Reception and continues through to Year 6, providing a seamless educational experience that prepares children thoroughly for entry into prestigious London day schools and boarding schools nationwide.
Be it in the classroom, on the games field, on the stage or in the wider world children from Hurlingham thrive, shine and excel.
The Good Schools Guide
Enriched Learning – Academic Excellence That Inspires
Hurlingham strives to be at the forefront of progressive and agile learning, providing holistic development across the breadth of the school curriculum and experiences. These are carefully designed to spark academic curiosity and develop critical thinkers who are thirsty for knowledge and to be broad enough to identify talents and nurture passions.
We offer outstanding preparation for access to the best secondary schools and our outstanding 11+ results have the enviable record of placing pupils at some of the most academically selective senior schools in London. We take pride in a high percentage of our pupils also achieving numerous scholarships at those selective secondary schools.
Beyond Academics: A World of Opportunity
Hurlingham School offers a rich environment for children and teachers, with vibrant surroundings that are designed to nourish minds and support individuals to foster curiosity, confidence, and compassion.
We place experiences at the heart of teaching, making learning fun in a way that allows children to explore, challenge, think critically and be inspired. We regularly ask ‘Have you enjoyed the classroom?’
We care deeply about emotional wellbeing and we ensure we provide a psychologically safe space where children can develop the confidence to be themselves.
We offer an extensive range of extracurricular activities that enable children to discover new talents and develop existing passions:
- Sports: Our comprehensive sports program includes swimming, football, netball, cricket, athletics, and more. Regular fixtures against other prep schools provide valuable competitive experience.
- Music: From individual instrumental lessons to choirs and ensembles, music flourishes at Hurlingham. Our annual concerts showcase the remarkable talents of our young musicians.
- Drama: Regular productions give every child the opportunity to develop confidence in public speaking and performance.
- Art and Design: Our purpose-built art studio provides the perfect environment for children to explore their creativity across various media.
- Clubs: A wide variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs cater to diverse interests, from chess to coding, gardening to languages.
Enriched Environment – A Truly Nurturing Environment
Whilst academic rigor is important, we don’t purely focus on exam results, as we know the essential development of those wide skills for our children will set them up for success at senior school and life beyond in the modern world.
We believe the individual child must be given the confidence and self-efficacy to know how they learn best. We place great emphasis on supporting children to develop intrinsic motivation and hold high expectations of themselves and each other whilst understanding that we are all unique with our own special talents.
“The nurturing environment at Hurlingham has allowed our daughter to flourish academically while building her confidence. The teachers genuinely care about each child’s wellbeing.” – Hurlingham Parent
Enriched State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our Putney campus provides an ideal setting for prep school education, with facilities designed to enhance learning across all areas:
- Bright, modern classrooms equipped with the latest technology
- Dedicated science laboratory for hands-on experimentation
- Purpose-built art and design studio
- Music rooms for individual and group instruction
- Library and research centre
- Multi-purpose hall for assemblies, performances, and indoor sports
- Outdoor play areas designed to encourage active recreation and imaginative play
The Benefits of Co-education
As a co-educational prep school serving South West London including Putney, Fulham, Barnes, Southfields and beyond, we believe in the advantages that mixed-gender education provides:
- Natural social development through daily interaction between boys and girls
- Equal opportunities across all subjects and activities
- Preparation for the real-world environment where genders work collaboratively
- A balanced approach that recognizes and celebrates differences while focusing on individual talents
Our co-educational setting ensures children develop healthy attitudes toward collaboration, competition, and mutual respect from an early age.
Why Choose Hurlingham Prep School?
Why choose Hurlingham Prep? We’re more than just a School in the heart of South West London. We’re a warm, vibrant environment where our focus is on nourishing the individual’s unique talents, interests and passions. Conveniently accessible for families from Putney, Fulham, Barnes, and Southfields, including a door-to-door bus.
Academic Outcomes
We cultivate curiosity and self-confidence. Achieving outstanding outcomes and preparing pupils for entry to leading schools.
Supporting Individual Talents
An extensive enrichment and extracurricular program allowing children to discover diverse skills, focusing on individual talents.
A Kind, Inclusive Community
A journey of discovery about the society around us with a kind and inclusive culture and focus on role modelling.
Come And Discover More Than Just A School…
Experience what makes Hurlingham a unique independent prep school for yourself. Contact our admissions team to arrange a visit or register for an upcoming open morning. We look forward to welcoming you to Hurlingham School.