Oakfield Preparatory School

Preparatory school in Dulwich, London, England

Oakfield Preparatory School

Address

Thurlow Park Road Dulwich , London , SE21 8HP England
Information
Type	Preparatory school
Motto	A World of Opportunity
Established	1888
Local authority	Lambeth
Department for Education URN	100644 Tables
Grades	Preschool – Y6
Gender	both
Age	2 to 11
Enrollment	360 (approx.)
Colour(s)	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

Derek Abbott, scientist and engineer
Michael Smith (Michael Crawford), actor and singer
Kim Smith (Kim Wilde), singer and daughter of 1960s pop star Marty Wilde
Dame Norma Wagstaff Major, wife of former British Prime Minister John Major

References

^ Oakfield Prep School, ISBI Schools, UK.
^ Oakfield Preparatory School, Independent Schools Council, UK.
^ Nigel Quiney, A Chapter in Exile: Memories of an Evacuee in Eccles, Norfolk, WWII People's War, BBC, UK, 3 November 2003.