Leading Private School in Putney
Hurlingham School is an independent prep school in Putney serving children aged 4-11 from Fulham, Barnes, Southfields to Wimbledon. Discover what makes Hurlingham, more than just a school.
More Than Just A School
Hurlingham is ‘more than just a school’. For over 75 years, our co-educational prep school has fostered personal growth of each child, providing a solid framework to encourage our pupils, ages 4-11, to become agile thinkers, empowered to reach their potential.
Our private primary school located on Putney Bridge Road in the heart of South West London and proudly serves families from Fulham to Barnes and Southfields to Wimbledon.
We provide pupils from Reception through to Year 6 academic rigour in a thriving, inspiring community where they develop a love of learning not through pressure, but through an experiential, joyful, and a holistic approach preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
Our private day nursery for children aged 2 and up, is equally focussed on enrichment of each child’s learning and developmental experience.
Our approach to education is one that goes beyond academics to truly enrich every aspect of a child’s development. Unlike traditional models that focus solely on results, Hurlingham fosters curiosity, confidence, and compassion.
By focusing on holistic development, academic excellence and deep-rooted community connections, Hurlingham is not just an outstanding school.
It is a place where children thrive, families belong, and learning is truly enriched in every sense of the word.

Enriched Learning
Our academic focus on ‘enriched learning’ aimed at the individual child to cultivate their curiosity and give them self-confidence and the intrinsic motivation to flourish and reach their potential.
Our Approach
- Small class sizes ensure personalised attention
- Specialist teaching in French, Music, Drama, Art, and Physical Education
- Advanced technology integration across all subjects
- Regular assessment and detailed feedback to parents
Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, gaining places at prestigious London day schools and boarding schools. We prepare children not just for entrance examinations but for a lifetime of learning and achievement.

Enriched Environment
Hurlingham School offers a rich environment for children and teachers, with vibrant surroundings that are designed to nourish minds and support individuals to develop a growth mindset.
Sports
Our comprehensive sports program introduces children to a wide range of activities, from swimming and tennis to cricket and netball. Regular fixtures against other schools foster teamwork and sportsmanship.
The Arts
Music, drama, and visual arts are integral to Hurlingham life. All children have opportunities to perform in productions, learn instruments, participate in choirs, and explore their creative potential.
Clubs & Activities
From chess and coding to gardening and debating, our extensive extracurricular program allows children to discover new passions and develop existing talents.
Our Location
Situated in the heart of Putney in a lovely residential area, our private school borders Fulham on the river and offers easy access for families from Barnes and Southfields.
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Our campus provides a safe, modern learning environment with:
- Bright, spacious classrooms
- Well-equipped science facilities
- Dedicated music and art studios
- Sports fields and multipurpose halls
- Age-appropriate playgrounds
- Secure drop-off and pick-up areas
With excellent transport links, a door-to-door bus service and proximity to the beautiful Wandsworth Park and Putney Heath for our sports and forest school, we combine the benefits of city living with access to green spaces.

Enriched Community
Hurlingham is a vibrant and welcoming community of pupils, staff and parents who proudly exemplify our compassionate, kind, joyful and inclusive culture and support our focus on role modelling.
Character Development
We nurture essential life skills including resilience, empathy, and leadership. Our House system promotes collaboration across age groups, while community service through our ‘Community Hub’ teaches social responsibility.
Supporting Parents
We have increased our wrap-around care provision to support busy parents by providing early morning drop-off from 7.45am and extending our evening Tea Club to 6pm.
What Parents Say
Parent of 3
My children run into school happy and leave clutching a myriad of exciting things to show me at the end of each day. Teachers are open and available and actively take on board requests and improvement. Honestly, I can’t fault this school.
What Parents Say
Our family’s experience of Hurlingham is of a warm, accepting culture where our child is happy and thriving. We feel part of the school community and delighted about the rounded education she is receiving. Thank you Hurlingham team.
What Parents Say
There is definitely something special about Hurlingham in its culture and the feeling of belonging to a “family” being in a family-owned school. I feel my daughter is nurtured and I see her grow in confidence every day.
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