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Broomwood Prep - Girls

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 13 years
Type Girls School, Co-educational
Opened 1984
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages French, Latin, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Located at 68–74 Nightingale Lane, London Broomwood Prep - Girls teaches National Curriculum to girls aged 3–13 in a single-sex prep setting. The school follows a thematic, enquiry-based approach that links subjects through broad themes and enriches learning with visits and events. Class sizes are small to provide tailored support and challenge, with regular progress feedback to parents. English focuses on reading, writing and communication through debates and author visits, and iPads support research and vocabulary development. Mathematics uses a mastery approach, preparing pupils for 11+, pre-test and 13+ examinations. French begins in Year 1 and Latin from Year 6, with some Spanish in Year 6. Science is taught by subject specialists, and from Year 7 pupils study Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The campus is part of the Broomwood network with Broomwood Prep - Boys and Pre-Prep, enabling extension in drama, sport and music while maintaining a girls' classroom environment.

68–74 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NR

The Essentials

Broomwood Prep - Girls has instruction in English.

Location
68-74 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NR. The Prep Girls site is on Nightingale Lane in southwest London, with the Pre-Prep site also listed at 192 Ramsden Road (SW12 8RQ) and 50 Nightingale Lane (SW12 8NA).

Stages
Girls aged 7–13.

Type
Single-sex girls' prep school (private/independent).

Country affiliation
England

School day structure
Day starts at 8:00 am with gates, registration at 8:20–8:30 am and lessons from 8:30 am. Lunch is at 12:40 pm. Home time is 3:50 pm for younger years and around 4:00 pm for older pupils, with prep/ enrichment until 5:20 pm and after‑school clubs until 6:00–6:20 pm.

Bus service
A six-route bus service serves both Pre-Prep and Prep sites (Fulham, Streatham/Tooting, Wimbledon/Earlsfield, Belgravia, Pimlico/Battersea), with morning pick‑up and afternoon return. There is a free internal sibling loop between Pre-Prep, Broomwood Boys and Broomwood Girls, and ad hoc bus bookings are available; buses run Monday to Friday on a termly 5‑day basis.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is supplied by Schoolblazer. An account must be created for the child indicating which year they are in. Items usually arrive within 2–3 days.

Food Options
Lunch is served on-site in the school's own kitchens with a varied, well-balanced menu using fresh ingredients. Seasonal produce is used and meat is sourced from a local butcher. Snacks are available at break times and teatime for older pupils and those attending clubs. The catering team listens to menu suggestions from parents and children, and information about allergies is provided to parents; steps are taken to safeguard pupils with allergies.

House System
The house system has four Houses: Sudbrooke, Rusham, Thurleigh, and Blenkarne. Pupils remain in their Houses as they move from Pre-Prep to Prep, with a House Captain and a vice-Captain appointed (Year 8 and Year 6 respectively). Houses compete across sites with House Points awarded for effort, manners and achievements.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the Dukes Education family.
Fees
Termly tuition (2026/27 academic year, inclusive of VAT)
- Broomwood Prep – Girls (Junior Phase, Years 3–4): GBP 9,850 per term.
- Broomwood Prep – Girls (Middle & Senior Phases, Years 5–8): GBP 10,512 per term.

Annual tuition (calculated from termly fees — three terms per academic year)
- Years 3–4: GBP 29,550 per year (GBP 9,850 × 3).
- Years 5–8: GBP 31,536 per year (GBP 10,512 × 3).

Application / registration and deposit
- Registration fee (non-returnable): GBP 120 per child (GBP 100 plus VAT).
- Acceptance deposit on acceptance of a definite place: GBP 2,750. The deposit is held against the pupil's account and the deposit, less any additional charges incurred to date, will be refunded after the end of the term or academic year in line with the school's contract terms.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: Fees are due on the first day of each new term.
- Payment terms: Fees are payable as cleared funds before the commencement of the term to which they relate. The school's accepted methods include termly payment by direct debit or BACS (bank transfer) on the first day of term, or monthly direct debit over a twelve-month period from September to August by prior agreement. The school may also accept international payments via its international payment platform.
- Late payment and non-payment: Interest may be charged on overdue fees; the school reserves the right to exclude a pupil with short written notice if fees are overdue and to recover associated costs.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable: the school is operated as a mainstream day school. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Personal Accident Insurance (compulsory): GBP 3.55 charged on termly fees.
- After-school clubs: Charged in addition to tuition; typically around GBP 140 per term (can be higher where external teachers or travel are involved).
- Music tuition: Individual lessons are charged at GBP 29.50 per 30-minute lesson; there are usually 30 lessons per year. Charges for instrument hire and examination entry fees are additional and added to the term bill. Half a term's notice is required to stop lessons.
- LAMDA and other 1:1 external-tutor activities: Charged directly by the individual tutors and added to the term bill when examinations are entered.
- Individual learning support: Targeted group support is included where appropriate; one-to-one specialist sessions (for example occupational therapy or specialist tuition) are charged separately depending on length and type of session.
- Wrap-around care: Provided via a partner organisation (Junior Adventures Group); wrap-around care is charged separately by that provider.
- Uniform: Uniform is supplied through the school's official supplier (Schoolblazer). Uniform purchase costs are charged by the supplier and are not included in tuition. No uniform price list is published in the school's fee schedule.

Refund information and deposits on withdrawal
- General refund principle: Fees are not refundable, reduced or waived in normal circumstances for pupil absence due to illness, term shortening or extension of vacations, early release for examinations, temporary school closure (including adverse weather) or where the school provides remote education, except in exceptional hardship cases at the sole discretion of the Head/Principal.
- Deposit on leaving: The acceptance deposit is retained on the pupil's account and will be repaid following settlement of any outstanding sums due to the school, unless the parents choose to donate the deposit. The school's terms and conditions set out how the deposit is handled on termination or cancellation.

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discount: 2% off fees (fees only) for the first younger sibling, 4% for the second younger sibling, and 16% for a third or subsequent sibling.

Summary of key payment options
- Termly by direct debit.
- Termly by BACS (bank transfer).
- Monthly direct debit across 12 months (September–August) by prior agreement.

Notes on inclusions
- The published termly fees for the 2026/27 academic year are quoted inclusive of VAT and include residential trips, lunches and tea.
Academics

Broomwood Prep - Girls teaches British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 13.

Curriculum
Follows the National Curriculum with a broad range of additional study beyond the classroom. A thematic, enquiry-based approach links subjects through broad themes with visits and a wide range of events. Class sizes are small to provide tailored support, enrichment and challenge, with regular progress feedback to parents. English develops reading, writing and communication through debates, author visits and cross-curricular links, with iPads used for research and vocabulary. Maths uses a mastery approach to build fluency, reasoning and problem solving, with preparation for 11+, pre-test and 13+ examinations. Languages start with French from Year 1 and Latin from Year 6 (with some Spanish in Year 6); Science is taught by subject specialists with a hands-on approach, and from Year 7 onwards girls study Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small, enabling tailored support and personalized feedback; the school monitors progress and provides regular updates to parents.

Higher Education Progression
Leavers progress to a broad range of senior schools, including JAGS, Marlborough College, Epsom College, Harrow, Winchester, Downe House, Roedean and Woldingham, among others. In 2024, 42 scholarships were awarded across Academic, Drama, Sport, Art and Creative Technology. In 2025, leavers secured over 330 offers for senior schools and 39 scholarships.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides pastoral care and a nurturing environment, with a tutor-led system that monitors each pupil's academic, social and personal wellbeing. A House System fosters belonging and healthy competition, while inter-house activities and assemblies support student welfare. Students have a voice through a School Council, and counselling is available as part of wellbeing support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Quality first teaching provides access to the full curriculum for all pupils, with some requiring extra learning support. Provision is tiered (all, some, few) and may include ILPs, external assessments or specialist input, and EHCPs may be pursued where needed. A Head of Learning Support oversees day-to-day provision and works with staff to ensure inclusive practice.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
There are pupils with English as an additional language, and translation services may be used if necessary. EAL is recognised in safeguarding and welfare planning to ensure appropriate support for young or vulnerable pupils.

Mental Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are prioritized; qualified nurses and school matrons provide health support and medication administration with parental consent. The tutor system and House structure monitor wellbeing, and counselling is available as part of wellbeing provision.

Safeguarding
There is a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) at each site, supported by Deputy DSLs, with pastoral teams meeting regularly to safeguard pupils. The school works with external agencies and participates in Operation Encompass with the Metropolitan Police to provide timely, sensitive support when needed.
Parent Experience

History
Broomwood Prep - Girls is registered in England as Broomwood Hall School Limited No. 04815273 and is part of the Dukes Education family. It forms part of the Broomwood campus network with Broomwood Pre-Prep and Broomwood Prep - Boys (registered as Northcote Lodge School Limited). Prep Girls operates at 68-74 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NR. The school maintains a single-sex classroom approach with collaboration with Broomwood Boys for academic extension and some social and sporting activities. The Head of Prep Girls is Mrs Louisa McCafferty, and pastoral care and a tutoring system are emphasised.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has wonderful buildings and a beautiful setting. The environment supports a fully rounded education that includes drama, sport and music alongside academics. There is a pastoral care and a robust tutorial system with dedicated staff and supportive parents. The school offers collaboration with Broomwood Boys for academic extension, some social and sporting activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Drama, sport and music are supported at the school. Girls achieve success in drama, sport and music and receive academic scholarships and prizes. The school offers collaboration with Broomwood Boys for academic extension. Some social and sporting activities are available through this collaboration.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs for Prep pupils, including Ancient Greek, Biology, Film, and Computing. Academic and enrichment options include Debating, Philosophy, Coding, and LAMDA. Lunch-time clubs include Coding, Touch Typing, Choirs, Maths Surgery and Digital Art. Clubs vary by term.

Arts & Creative
The school offers Drama, Film, Musical Theatre, and Dance Club. Arty-Crafty, Art & DT, and Photography are available as creative activities. Cooking is offered as an after-school club for younger pupils, with clubs changing each term. Dance Club and other arts activities are available as termly offerings.

Cultural & Language
The school has Ancient Greek as a language club. The school has Spanish as a language club. The clubs programme changes every term, with offerings varying by term.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a wide range of after-school clubs, including Board Games, Cooking, Gardening, and Photography. Dance Club and Drama are available as hobby and arts-oriented activities. Sports and physical-activity clubs include Running, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Karate, Fencing, and Yoga. Lunchtime clubs include Coding, Touch Typing, Choirs, Maths Surgery and Digital Art.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers leadership workshops as part of its enrichment program. Recent workshops have included Leadership, Florence Nightingale, and environmental challenges, among others. Workshops are delivered by specialists and linked to topics in the curriculum.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school life includes full days with time for learning, play, prep, and extra-curricular activities. Older pupils have slightly longer days. Pastoral care and a supportive tutorial system help nurture wellbeing. Pupils return home tired but happy after a day that includes activities.
Languages

Language Provision
French is studied from Year 1, engaging in activities such as games, films, immersive trips, and cultural events to bring the language to life. Latin is introduced in Year 6 to reinforce language structure and provide insight into classical civilisation. In Year 6, pupils may also take one lesson a week of Spanish alongside French, with the option to continue with either or both languages for 13+. The French curriculum uses digital tools including Quizlet and Linguascope to support language teaching.

Immersion Programs
French is studied from Year 1 with immersive activities, including games, films, and cultural events to bring the language to life. Immersive trips are part of the language experience.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Entry points. Official entrance points are 3+, 4+, 7+ and 11+. Applications at other times are welcome but subject to availability. 2) Little Broomwood and Reception (ages 3-5). Little Broomwood is for ages 3-4; register and visit by September after the child's first birthday; places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; offers are made in October. Reception (ages 4-5) requires registration and a visit by September after the second birthday; places are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis; offers are made in October; if deadlines are missed, places may become available for the early years; a Waiting List is activated for children not selected. 3) Prep – Years 3-4 (ages 7-9). Entry to Broomwood Boys or Girls is automatic for children moving up from Broomwood Pre-Prep. External places are subject to a Taster Morning and a reference from the current school. 4) Prep – Years 5-8 (ages 9-13). Places are subject to attending a Taster & Assessment Day, the main one being in January of the year of entry, and obtaining a reference from the current school.

Scholarships
Junior Scholarship Programme. Broomwood offers a Junior Scholarship Programme to pupils who demonstrate outstanding potential in academics, drama, art, sport or music. Scholarships are available to suitable internal and external applicants from Broomwood Pre-Prep, who are currently in Year 2 moving into Year 3; external candidates may apply for occasional places moving into Year 4. Applications are currently closed and will reopen in the summer for September 2027 entry. Assessments take place in March.

Waitlist
A Waiting List is activated for children not selected.
School Events
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