Excellence, Honesty, KindnessWelcome to Orchard House School
Welcome to Orchard House School, a leading co-educational private school in Chiswick, West London, welcoming children aged 3 to 11 from Nursery through to Year 6. As part of the Dukes Education family, we combine the warmth of a close-knit community with the ambition and resources of a wider network of leading UK schools.
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, in a school that families across West London and beyond choose for its blend of rigour and genuine care.
“Pupils love the happiness at this close-knit Chiswick prep”
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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.
DiscoverOur Exceptional 11+ Results
We are delighted to share our 2026 11+ results.
Our Year 6 cohort received 150 offers and 42 scholarships to 27 leading day and boarding schools across the UK. These included awards across Art, Drama, Music, Sport and Academics – reflecting the breadth of talent developed during their time at Orchard House.
At Orchard House, we pride ourselves on preparing children not just for exams, but for the next stage of their education and beyond. Through a broad and ambitious curriculum, The Learning Orchard, alongside outstanding pastoral care, pupils are supported to discover their strengths, develop confidence and grow into well-rounded individuals. These outcomes reflect that ethos. Alongside academic success, we place equal importance on character – nurturing pupils who are kind, curious and confident in themselves.
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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🌟 Prize-Winning Poetry! 🌟
Huge congratulations to four OHS pupils who have won prizes at this year’s Chiswick Book Festival Poetry Competition!
Inspired by this year’s theme of Space, our young poets put pen to paper — and their creativity has truly taken off! 🚀 With around 200 entries from Years 3–7, the competition was incredibly popular, making their achievements all the more special.
At last Friday’s ceremony, the children enjoyed a poetry recital by head judge James Pendle, who read a poem he had created using one line from each of the winners’ poems. The prizes were then presented by local poet Christopher Jarvis.
We are delighted to share the results:
🥈 Althaea — 2nd Prize for ‘Earth’
🥉 Lana — 3rd Prize for ‘Cosmic Beauty’
⭐ Shreya — Commended for ‘The Fabric of Twilight’
⭐ Zadie — Commended for ‘Constellations’
We couldn’t be prouder of our talented poets! We hope their success inspires many more budding writers at Orchard House to get creative and enter next year’s competition. Thank you to Mrs Howells for all her support and guiding her pupils to success. ✍️ 📖
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📚✨ Happy Birthday, Dame Julia Donaldson! ✨📚
Today we’re celebrating one of the most beloved voices in children’s literature and an author who has brought joy, imagination and a love of stories to generations of children.
From The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom to Stick Man, Zog and The Snail and the Whale, Donaldson’s wonderful stories have become firm favourites with children around the world. 💚
Here at Orchard House, we love seeing that magic come to life as our children listen, laugh, imagine and get lost in a good story. 📖✨
So, what better way to celebrate Julia’s birthday than with a little storytelling of our own?
Happy Birthday, Julia — and thank you for inspiring so many young readers! 🌟
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🌟Join our Open Morning: Friday 9 October
Come and experience the warmth and vibrancy of Orchard House School.
- Explore our inspiring learning spaces
- Meet our dedicated team
- Discover our unique Learning Orchard curriculum.
Don’t miss your chance to see what makes Orchard House the perfect place for your child to flourish.
👉 Book your Open Morning place today
And just like that the first week is over!✨ Our community has enjoyed a fantastic week full of learning, laughter, new friendships and plenty of happy moments. What a way to start the new school year! 💙 ❤️ #orchardhouseschool #dukeseducation #backtoschool Dukes Education
