Eaton House the Manor School
London · SW4 9RU
Eaton House the Manor is a longstanding coed day prep in Clapham with separate single-sex provision for boys (to Y9) and girls (to Y6), set on a 1.5-acre leafy campus opposite Clapham Common. Founded in 1897, the school blends rigorous academics with a notably holistic approach to wellbeing, drawing on its dual-site heritage (Manor in Clapham, Belgravia branch for younger ages). Known as a strong feeder to top London independents (Westminster, St Paul's, King's College Wimbledon), it positions itself as academically stretching without unnecessary pressure.
- →Proven feeder track record to elite London day schools (Westminster, St Paul's, KCS, Dulwich); rigorous but balanced exam preparation
- →Single-sex academic teaching combined with coeducational pastoral care; girls to Y6, boys to Y9, then transition to seniors
- →Exceptional breadth of co-curricular offer (up to 40 after-school clubs, strong music, drama, sport, art) and wellbeing-first culture emphasised by leadership
- →Historic prestige, 127-year pedigree, and proximity to Clapham Common with generous 1.5-acre grounds in South London
Who thrives here
Intellectually curious, socially confident children from professional families who value academic rigour paired with pastoral warmth; families seeking single-sex teaching in a close-knit, non-pressurised environment and a natural pathway to selective day schools.
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Contact & visit
The Manor, 58 Clapham Common Northside, London
London
SW4 9RU
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Eaton House the Manor School?
Day fees at Eaton House the Manor School are approximately £22,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Eaton House the Manor School?
Eaton House the Manor School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Eaton House the Manor School a boarding school?
Eaton House the Manor School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Eaton House the Manor School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Eaton House the Manor School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent balance between academic stretch and emotional wellbeing; children are motivated without undue stress
✓Proven track record as feeder to top selective London day schools; rigorous entrance exam preparation
✓Exceptional breadth of co-curricular offer and genuine pastoral care; school culture values whole child
✓Strong, engaged leadership (Principal Alison Fleming); small enough for staff to know each child individually
✓Lovely grounds and peaceful South London setting; positive peer culture
Common concerns
!Girls exit at Y6, requiring transition to secondary; boys to Y9 may also transition mid-cycle
!Not yet Ofsted inspected (as of this dataset); assurance on standards dependent on feeder school success
!Single-sex model may limit co-educational socialisation in formative years
!South London location less accessible to some family postcodes; fees not publicly stated (potentially premium for South London prep)