Pupils in Year 6 and Year 8 at Broomwood, one of Clapham’s leading prep schools, are celebrating another record-breaking year for scholarships, after being offered an exceptional 47 scholarships, the highest number in the school’s history.
Nearly half of the scholarships awarded were for academic achievement, alongside awards across sport, music, drama, art and all-round excellence, reflecting both the breadth of talent within the year groups and Broomwood’s commitment to nurturing every child as an individual.
Scholarship offers came from some of the top senior schools in the country, including Alleyn’s School, Brighton College, JAGS, Dulwich College and Epsom College, further strengthening Broomwood’s reputation for preparing children to thrive at the next stage of their education.
Alongside the scholarship success, Broomwood pupils also received more than 230 offers from a wide range of leading senior schools, including academically selective London day schools and prestigious boarding schools outside the capital, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to families and the school’s tailored approach to supporting every child’s next step.
Speaking about the news, Principal and Head of the Broomwood Boys, Michael Hodge said:
‘We are incredibly proud of all the pupils who have achieved scholarships this year. To receive a record-breaking 47 scholarships is a remarkable accomplishment and reflects the hard work, ambition and character of our pupils, alongside the dedication and expertise of our staff.
Nearly half of the scholarships awarded were academic scholarships, which is a tremendous achievement for our pupils and teaching staff alike. Over the last five years, scholarship offers at Broomwood have increased by more than 50 per cent, reflecting the strength of teaching, pastoral support and individual encouragement across the school.
Just as importantly, the wider range of offers received by our pupils demonstrates the success of our personalised approach. Every child’s journey is different, and we work closely with families to ensure pupils move on to schools where they will truly flourish.’
Louisa McCafferty, Head of Broomwood Girls, added:
‘This has been a truly exceptional year for scholarships and senior school destinations, and we are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our pupils. From academics and music to sport, drama and the arts, the range of awards highlights the many different strengths that are nurtured and celebrated across the school community.
We are committed to ensuring every child is known, encouraged and challenged to achieve their very best, and it is wonderful to see our pupils recognised in this way as they move on to the next stage of their educational journey.’
The scholarship success continues Broomwood’s strong tradition of preparing pupils for a wide range of senior schools, while ensuring children benefit from a broad and balanced prep school education.
Through specialist teaching, extensive co-curricular opportunities and a strong focus on individual growth, Broomwood aims to develop confident, capable and well-rounded young people ready to flourish both in school and beyond.
This success comes at an especially exciting time for Broomwood, which was recently included in Talk Education’s prestigious ‘Talk Education 250’ list of the best schools in the country, and was named Independent Prep School of the Year in London for the second consecutive year at the Private Education Awards 2026.
