Oakfield Preparatory School Explained

Oakfield Preparatory School
Motto:A World of Opportunity
Established:1888
Address:Thurlow Park Road
City:Dulwich
County:London
Country:England
Postcode:SE21 8HP
Type:Preparatory school
Urn:100644
Enrollment:360 (approx.)
Grades:Preschool – Y6
Local Authority:Lambeth
Lower Age:2
Upper Age:11
Gender:both
Colours:Burgundy, yellow and grey.
Website:http://www.oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

Oakfield Preparatory School is an independent coeducational preparatory school in West Dulwich, Lambeth.[1] in the United Kingdom

Oakfield is a member of the Independent Schools Association.[2] Over 350 boys and girls aged between 2 and 11 are enrolled at the school.

For many years a senior school was run from the building on the south side of the road under the name of John Wycliffe Prep School, for 11-16 year olds.

World War II

As with many other surrounding locations, pupils were evacuated during World War II because of the threat of bombing.[3]

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.isbi.com/viewschool.asp?school=1160-Oakfield_Prep_School Oakfield Prep School
  2. http://www.isc.co.uk/school_OakfieldPreparatorySchool_Dulwich.htm Oakfield Preparatory School
  3. Nigel Quiney, A Chapter in Exile: Memories of an Evacuee in Eccles, Norfolk, WWII People's War, BBC, UK, 3 November 2003.