Independent schools in South East London

Are you searching for the best school for your child in South East London? Discover independent pre-prep, prep and senior schools in South East London around Blackheath, Dulwich, Catford and New Eltham.

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There is a huge choice of private schools across London, from early years pre-prep and prep through to senior schools, including some with boarding.

In South East London, there are well-known senior schools such as Alleyn's, Eltham College and Sydenham High as well as prep schools such as Blackheath Prep and Dulwich Prep London.

The London market for schools is often seen as very competitive, especially when it comes to senior school entry, as places at many of the leading London senior schools are highly sought-after.

For some parents, London offers the right choice for the prep school years, followed by choices outside of the capital for senior school at 11 or 13. Many senior boarding schools in the home counties have strong links with London, offering weekly bus services for pupils.

Featured South East London private schools

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Featured South East London private schools

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South East London private schools

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Blackheath High School
Day
Girls, 3-18
Blackheath
Blackheath Prep
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
Blackheath
Bromley High School
Day
Girls, 4-18
Bromley
Colfe's School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-18
Horn Park Lane
DLD College London
Day & Boarding
Boys & Girls, 13-19
199 Westminster Bridge Road
Dulwich College
Day & Boarding
Boys 2-18, Girls 2-7
Dulwich Common
Dulwich Prep London
Day
Boys 3-13, Girls 3-5
Dulwich
James Allen's Girls' School
Day
Girls, 4-18
East Dulwich Grove
Oakfield Preparatory School
Day
Boys & Girls, 2-11
Dulwich
Rosemead Preparatory School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
70 Thurlow Park Road
St Dunstan's College
Day
Boys & Girls, 4-18
Catford
St Olave's Prep School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
New Eltham

Private schools in South East London

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Blackheath High School
Day
Girls, 3-18
Blackheath
Blackheath Prep
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
Blackheath
Bromley High School
Day
Girls, 4-18
Bromley
Colfe's School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-18
Horn Park Lane
DLD College London
Day & Boarding
Boys & Girls, 13-19
199 Westminster Bridge Road
Dulwich College
Day & Boarding
Boys 2-18, Girls 2-7
Dulwich Common
Dulwich Prep London
Day
Boys 3-13, Girls 3-5
Dulwich
James Allen's Girls' School
Day
Girls, 4-18
East Dulwich Grove
Oakfield Preparatory School
Day
Boys & Girls, 2-11
Dulwich
Rosemead Preparatory School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
70 Thurlow Park Road
St Dunstan's College
Day
Boys & Girls, 4-18
Catford
St Olave's Prep School
Day
Boys & Girls, 3-11
New Eltham

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