Emanuel School
London · SW11 1HS
Emanuel is a coeducational day school in south London with a notably warm, inclusive ethos and an explicit commitment to celebrating individuality and diversity. Once a regional performer, the school has undergone significant recent improvement in academic results and league-table standing while maintaining a distinctive emphasis on holistic development, arts, sport and community service. The ISI inspection (2026) highlighted exceptional pastoral care and self-knowledge development, and the school has won recognition for innovation in equity and inclusion.
- →Strong pastoral culture and camaraderie between pupils and staff, distinctly warm and non-hierarchical atmosphere
- →Exceptional breadth in arts (music, drama), sport and co-curricular life alongside improving academic results
- →Explicit commitment to widening access and diversity, with visible bursary and scholarship support
Who thrives here
Pupils who value a genuinely inclusive, supportive environment where breadth of talent (especially in arts and sport) is celebrated equally with academic success; those who thrive in a less pressurised, confidence-building culture.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Battersea Rise
London
SW11 1HS
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Emanuel School?
Day fees at Emanuel School are approximately £26,151 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Emanuel School?
Emanuel School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Emanuel School's exam results?
At Emanuel School, 49.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 90.7% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Emanuel School a boarding school?
Emanuel School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Emanuel School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Emanuel School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional warmth and pastoral care; camaraderie between pupils and staff notably higher than peer schools
✓Holistic approach to education and admissions; celebration of individual talents across breadth (academics, arts, sport)
✓Genuine commitment to inclusion and widening access; visible diversity in pupil body and authentic embrace of different backgrounds
Common concerns
!As a day-only school with rising academic results, may face perception as less academically selective or rigorous than top-tier London independents; some families may seek more pressurised academic environment