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St Olave's Prep School
Independent school · Greenwich
| Address | 106-110 Southwood Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3QS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 217 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02082948930 |
| Website | https://www.stolaves.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 14 Jun 2027 | Wed 14 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Tue 13 Apr 2027
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Half terms are given as dates only (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May - 11 Jun); the Summer half term is two weeks. Term end days are early closing. Year 5 ETAP sessions (30 Mar - 1 Apr, 1-3 Jun, 23-27 Aug 2027) fall in holidays. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 | £6,485.00 |
| Reception & Year 1 | £6,041.00 |
| Nursery - Full Term (optional each term) | £5,020.00 |
| Nursery - Spring & Summer Terms (Mon, Tues & Wed all day; Thurs & Fri mornings) | £4,112.00 |
| Nursery - Autumn Term (5 mornings) | £2,565.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
School fees from September 2026. Annual fees: Years 2-6 £19,455; Reception & Year 1 £18,123; Nursery full term £15,060. Monthly direct debit option. Fees inclusive of tuition, materials, most clubs, snacks and lunches, swimming and educational day trips; 'inclusive of VAT where applicable'. 2.5% discount for paying yearly in advance; 10% sibling discount. Extras: instrumental lessons £300/term, Speech & Drama £225/term; Early Morning Club £4.50 daily. Registration fee £100 (non-refundable) is stated on the admissions page; £1,000 deposit refundable after the child leaves.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception
Children can join at any time if a place is available. Visit and meet the Head, then register with the form and £100 non-refundable fee to reserve a place. About a year before joining, a refundable £1,000 Confirmation Deposit confirms the place, subject to assessment.
- Nursery and Reception: no formal assessment; short time in class observed by a teacher
- Year 3 entry and upwards: assessment based on class tasks plus report from current school
- Years 1 to 6: recent school report and observation on visit
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.