- Location
- London
- Age range
- 10–19
- Attendance
- Day school
About Emanuel School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Emanuel School offers a vibrant and inspiring environment where academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. Situated in the heart of London, t...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Emanuel School was founded in 1594 by Anne Sackville, Lady Dacre, and Queen Elizabeth I as the "Emanuel Hospital," a charitable foundation providing accommodation for poor pensioners and education for twenty orphaned children. The Hospital and School were located originally near Westminster but moved to Battersea, on the south bank of the Thames, in 1883. The school today is co-educational, ages 10-18, with around 1,081 pupils on a 12-acre site close to Clapham Junction railway station — one of the busiest interchanges in the United Kingdom. The Headmaster is Ravi Kothakota; the Chair of Governors is Markus Jaigirder.
Emanuel is a member of the HMC and operates an eight-house structure with strong British naval and military themes: Howe, Clyde, Marlborough, Lyons, Nelson, Drake, Rodney and Wellington. The school's term fee of £7,687 places it in the middle of London independent school pricing, with substantial bursary support via the Emanuel Foundation. A-Level performance has consistently placed Emanuel in the upper quintile of London co-educational independent schools by Oxbridge offer numbers.
The school's identity is shaped by its joint royal-and-noble foundation: Queen Elizabeth I's involvement in 1594 places it among a small group of English schools (alongside Westminster, Christ's Hospital and the original Bridewell) that were founded by direct royal charter rather than by a private benefactor or a livery company. The Anne Sackville endowment continues to fund the school's substantial bursary programme. The riverside Battersea campus, with the Thames immediately to the north, supports the school's strong rowing programme (Emanuel rowers regularly compete at Henley Royal Regatta and the National Schools' Regatta), and the proximity to Clapham Junction makes Emanuel an unusually accessible school for commuter families across south-west London and the southern Home Counties.
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Our Critical Build Plan began with the extension and enhancement of the Sixth Form Centre, followed by significant improvements to the Emanuel School Sports Hub near Raynes Park. The next major milestone is our transformational STEM and refectory building, due for completion in 2027. Together, these developments will enhance facilities for sport, science and the creative and performing arts, enriching daily life for every Emanuel pupil and more than 1,000 local state school pupils who participate in our award-winning partnership programme each year.
Since its founding in 1594, Emanuel School has offered scholarships and bursaries to ensure talented pupils can thrive. Widening access remains a key priority. Our aim, supported by our community initiatives, is to increase social mobility by providing more fully funded places, ensuring we can support any young person with distinctive promise, regardless of financial means.
Your support for capital development or funded places ensures that we continue to inspire and support young people at Emanuel and in our local community.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1594 by Anne Sackville, Lady Dacre, and Queen Elizabeth I
- Royal Foundation — one of the few English schools jointly founded by a Queen Regnant
- Co-educational ages 10-18 with ≈1,081 pupils
- 12-acre campus in Battersea, south-west London, near Clapham Junction railway
- HMC member; navy-themed eight-house structure (Howe, Clyde, Marlborough, Lyons, Nelson, Drake, Rodney, Wellington)
- Both A-Levels offered with strong Oxbridge progression
- Substantial bursary programme funded by the Emanuel Foundation
- Term fees £7,687 — middle of the London independent range
- 1,108-pupil community
- Church of England foundation
- A-Level A*-B*: 50% achieve AAB+
- Strong in STEM, Drama, Outdoor
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Prep, Senior, Sixth Form
- Age range
- 10–19
- Attendance
- Day school
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Cricket and rowing (Thames-side campus)
- Music
- Drama
- Sciences
- Modern languages
- Mathematics
- STEM
- Outdoor
Listed memberships and accreditations
- HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Oxbridge
- Russell Group (Imperial, UCL, LSE, Edinburgh)
- Royal Navy and Royal Marines (Wandsworth proximity to historic dockyards)
- US universities
- Edinburgh / St Andrews
Alumni notes
- Numerous Old Emanuels active in UK financial services, the Royal Navy and the senior civil service
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Ravi Kothakota
- Founded
- 1594
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 1,108
- Boys
- 570 · 51.44%
- Girls
- 538 · 48.56%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 201 · 18.14%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 1 · 0.09%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
A-Level results
- Results year
- 2025
- Progress score
- 0.33 (Above Average)
- Average grade
- A
- AAB percentage
- 49.60%
Results refer to the year shown. The directory does not provide a cohort size or a full methodology for these measures.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | Lower amount: £8,716.8 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Emanuel School?
Emanuel School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 10 to 19, located near London in Greater London. The school offers education from Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Emanuel School?
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What are the fees at Emanuel School?
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The cost of attending Emanuel School typically ranges around £8,716 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Emanuel School a day or boarding school?
Emanuel School is a day school.
Is Emanuel School selective?
Admissions to Emanuel School are selective, with entry based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Battersea Rise
- Town / locality
- London
- County
- Greater London
- Region
- London
- Postcode
- SW11 1HS
- Country
- United Kingdom
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