The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is an independent school in Lambeth for pupils aged 0 to 11. It has 191 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is Good, from an inspection in April 2011.
Ofsted inspection: April 2011.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 24 Thornton Road London SW12 0LF |
| Reference Number | 100651 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 191 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.54%
Girls: 43.46% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The White House Preparatory School and Woodentops Kindergarten provides an outstanding quality of education, successfully meeting its aims. The school has made significant improvements since its last inspection and ensures that pupils make exceptional progress due to its stimulating curriculum and high levels of care. The school enjoys positive feedback from parents and has a strong emphasis on pupils’ moral, social, and cultural development, making it a nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 11.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2011 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2011 | Light touch inspection |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education provided
- Outstanding progress made by pupils due to a stimulating curriculum
- High standards of care for pupils' welfare, health, and safety
- Strong support for pupils with English as an additional language
- Outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- Very positive attitudes and excellent behaviour among pupils
- Good partnerships with parents and community facilities used effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to develop and explain their own ideas
- Need for further development in using assessment information to track progress
In 2025–26, 17.8% of pupils at The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is Good, from an inspection in April 2011.
When was The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten last inspected by Ofsted?
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten was last inspected in April 2011.
How many pupils does The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten have?
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten has 191 pupils on roll.
What age range does The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten cover?
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten for pupils aged 0 to 11.
Where is The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten?
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten is at 24 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LF.
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