Avenue House School
London · W13 8LS
Avenue House School is a small, welcoming independent preparatory day school in Ealing, West London, serving 85 pupils aged 4–11. The school emphasizes pastoral care and emotional wellbeing as the foundation for academic progress, with teaching delivered through small classes by experienced staff. It combines traditional values of courtesy and respect with a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere designed to help each child discover and develop their individual talents.
- →Very small class sizes enabling personalized attention and tailored learning
- →Strong pastoral care and wellbeing provision, including mindfulness and 1:1 support
- →Consistent successful entry to selective secondary schools and scholarship awards
- →Warm, inclusive community ethos with emphasis on respect and emotional security
Who thrives here
Children who benefit from a nurturing, small-scale environment where pastoral care and individual attention are paramount; pupils who need time to settle and thrive in a secure, family-like atmosphere; those whose talents may not be immediately obvious but who flourish with patient, invested teaching.
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Contact & visit
70 The Avenue
London
W13 8LS
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Avenue House School?
Day fees at Avenue House School are approximately £15,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Avenue House School?
Avenue House School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Avenue House School a boarding school?
Avenue House School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Avenue House School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Avenue House School “Good” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely small class sizes and personalized attention to individual learning styles
✓Exceptional pastoral care and wellbeing focus creating emotionally secure children
✓Warm, nurturing community ethos with strong sense of family and belonging
✓Experienced, invested teachers who know children deeply and bring out hidden talents
✓Consistent track record of successful secondary school transitions and scholarship awards
Common concerns
!Very small pupil cohort (85 total) may limit peer diversity and breadth of friendships
!Day-only provision with no boarding or extended-hours care options
!Limited specialist facilities (science, sports, music) compared to larger independent schools
!No sixth form, so all pupils transition at age 11; not suitable for families seeking through-school provision