MEET OURHead
I hold a deep belief that children are at their best when they feel safe, happy and are inspired to try their very best every day.
ORCHARD HOUSE SCHOOLExcellence, Honesty & Kindness
Welcome to Orchard House School: a leading co-educational prep-school in Chiswick for children aged 3 – 11.
At Orchard House Excellence is nurtured, Honesty is encouraged and Kindness is second nature. We balance ambition with attentiveness, helping every child flourish academically and personally. Explore the ethos that makes Orchard House simply superlative.
“Pupils love the happiness at this close-knit Chiswick prep”
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Orchard House helps children grow and thrive in so many ways. As well as academia, there are excellent opportunities with sports and the arts.
EXPLORE OURCurriculum
Our innovative curriculum, The Learning Orchard, includes dedicated time in our state-of-the-art Innovation Hub for hands-on learning, a Philosophy and Oracy programme that encourages confident communication, and the Reading Scholar or Reading Explorer programmes, for KS2 and KS1 respectively, which foster a love of reading and support independent literacy development.
Ages 3-5Early Years
Give your child the best start in a nurturing, joyful and inspiring environment. Our Early Years team sparks curiosity, builds confidence and supports every child as they explore, play and learn in bright classrooms and engaging outdoor spaces. Discover a place where young learners feel happy, valued and ready to thrive.
Ages 5-7Pre-Prep
In Pre-Prep, your child will grow in confidence, independence and curiosity. We’ll nurture their love of learning through inspiring lessons, rich stories, hands-on exploration and specialist teaching. With plenty of room for creativity and discovery, we’ll help your child build strong foundations while ensuring they feel happy, supported and excited for each new day.
Ages 7-11Prep
In our Prep-School, we’ll challenge and support your child as they move into a more ambitious, academically focused stage of their learning. Through our bespoke Learning Orchard curriculum — with its rich blend of Powerful Knowledge, Holistic Learning, Leadership and World Readiness — your child will be inspired to think deeply, question confidently and develop a genuine love of learning. With expert teaching in English, Maths, Science and Reasoning, they’ll gain the skills, curiosity and resilience needed to excel in the real world.
PATHWAY TO SENIOR SCHOOLSenior Schools & 11+
By Year 6, your child will be exceptionally well prepared for entry to a senior school that matches their abilities, character and interests. Recognising that the 11+ is just one element of this journey, we deliver a comprehensive programme of senior school preparation that combines expert exam coaching with thoughtful, high-quality interview preparation. As a Dukes Education prep, Orchard House pupils also receive priority entry into Dukes senior schools.
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World Wetlands Day 💚🌍
As today is World Wetlands Day, we’re looking back on Year 4’s fantastic visit to the London Wetlands Centre in Barnes.
The children loved learning about bird adaptations in an interactive workshop, watching the otters being fed, and finishing the day with lots of laughter in the adventure playground.
The trip linked perfectly with their Geography and Science learning about living things, habitats and conservation. The children were beautifully behaved throughout and fantastic ambassadors for Orchard House. Thank you to the London Wetland Centre for a wonderful trip!
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Dukes Cross Country 🏃♀️🏃♂️
On Thursday, pupils from Years 3–6 took part in the Dukes Cross Country Meet, hosted by Prospect House. The children competed in a relay format in teams of four, with each runner completing a lap of the 600m course on Putney Heath.
A huge well done to all pupils involved, and special congratulations to our Year 3 and Year 6 girls teams, who both came first!🥇 Our Year 4 boys and girls teams ran superbly to place second🥈 while our Year 5 girls and Year 6 boys teams finished a fantastic third.🥉
We are incredibly proud of all our runners for their effort, determination, and team spirit.
#orchardhouseschool #dukescrosscountry #crosscountry #excellence #dukeseducation @dukes_education @prospect_house_school
We’re Proud to Be Named in Talk Education`s Top 250 Schools in the UK! 🌟
We’re delighted to share that Orchard House School has been selected among the Top 250 Best Prep and Senior Schools in the UK. This honour reflects our commitment to excellence in education, the dedication of our staff, and the enthusiasm of our pupils.
We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.
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🌳This week, our pupils have been fully immersed in their Forest School sessions at Green Twigs Forest School - exploring, creating and learning through nature. From modelling birds with clay and feathers, to building nests, making bird feeders, and testing their balance on the tyre swing, each activity sparked curiosity and hands-on discovery.
A huge thank you to Green Twigs Forest School for such inspiring sessions.🌟
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