• Faraday School is warm, creative and community minded, and emphasises individuality, curiosity and belonging.

• Will suit families who want a small city school with a personable feel, clear care for the child and a more individual rhythm than the mainstream sector often offers.

Admissions at Faraday School are friendly, urban and well suited to families seeking a smaller east-London prep with a distinctive sense of community. The process is more about understanding the school's culture and day-to-day rhythm than navigating a staged audition.

Scholarships are not the centre of the story. The stronger attraction is a compact, characterful London prep where children get more day-to-day visibility than they would in a larger school.

Published information gives a clear enough sense of a school that cares about individuality and atmosphere, which is often what draws families to a smaller independent primary in the first place. A visit should confirm whether that warmth is matched by secure teaching and classroom structure.

Assessment is regular, classroom based and used to shape teaching closely rather than create a highly pressurised culture. This will reassure parents who want both structure and a sense of childhood preserved.