ORCHARD HOUSE SCHOOLΒ
Excellence, Honesty & KindnessΒ
Welcome to Orchard House School, a leadingΒ co-educational private school in Chiswick, West London, welcoming children agedΒ 3 to 11Β 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.Β
At Orchard House,Β ExcellenceΒ is nurtured,Β HonestyΒ is encouraged, andΒ KindnessΒ 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.Β
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 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.
βPupils love the happiness at this close-knit Chiswick prepβ
TATLER SCHOOLS GUIDE 
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. Weβll nurture their love of learning through inspiring lessons, rich stories, hands-on exploration and specialist teaching. With plenty of room for creativity and discovery, weβll 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, weβll challenge and support your child as they move into a more ambitious, academically focused stage of their learning. Through our bespokeΒ Learning Orchard curriculum β with its rich blend of Powerful Knowledge, Holistic Learning, Leadership and World Readiness β 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, theyβll 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 entryΒ into Dukes senior schools.
Discover school life on Instagram
π Celebrating a love of reading at Orchard House School
In this National Year of Reading, weβre celebrating our Reading Explorer (KS1) and Reading Scholar (KS2) programmes - designed to encourage our pupils to read widely, discover high-quality literature and develop a genuine love of books.
π Reading Explorer encourages our younger pupils to choose and explore great books, completing creative activities to earn points and work towards their Explorer badge.
π Reading Scholar challenges our older pupils to read every day, reflect on their reading and earn points for completing books - with 30 points earning their prestigious Scholar badge, presented by our Head, Mrs Adams.
The success of The Reading Scholar Programme has already led to the introduction of our new Reading Critic, Ambassador and Laureate awards!
Alongside these programmes, our Parent Mystery Readers and older pupils reading with younger children help make reading a joyful part of our school community. β€οΈ π
Click the link in our bio to learn more about reading at OHS!
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Looking back on an unforgettable year of residential adventures! πΏβ°οΈποΈ
From bushcraft and outdoor learning to climbing, kayaking and unforgettable team challenges, our prep pupils have made memories to last a lifetime while growing in confidence, resilience and independence every step of the way. β¨
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On the penultimate day of the Summer Term, we enjoyed a final `Musical Breakfast`. It was wonderful to hear performances from many of our ensembles and our departing Year 6 pupils as they celebrated the end of their time at Orchard House. Well done to all of our talented performers! π₯ πΉ πΊ
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Big questions start early at Orchard House. π‘
Our Reception pupils have been thinking about the questions they`d love to ask their Year 1 teachers next year. From "How did the world begin?" to "How does your brain work?" and "Why did the world start getting polluted?", their curiosity knows no bounds.
Nurturing inquisitive minds and inspiring a lifelong love of learning starts from the very beginning. π± πͺ
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