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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IAPS Netball Qualifiers 🏐✨
Huge congratulations to our incredible U11A netball team who were crowned Regional Champions at the IAPS Netball Tournament and have secured their place in the national finals!
Hosted by The Marist School, the girls delivered outstanding performances from start to finish, showcasing their talent, teamwork and composure under pressure.
This success is the result of a fantastic netball programme at Orchard House. With expert guidance from our dedicated coaches, Miss Furneaux and Mrs Glynne, and the team’s commitment to early-morning squad training, every player has worked really hard to reach this success.
Next stop: the national finals at Kent College later this month!💙❤️
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International Polar Bear Day ❄️🐻❄️
Last Friday, we celebrated International Polar Bear Day. Our Year 3 pupils were inspired by their fantastic visit from poet Simon Mole, sparking an afternoon of wonderful poetry writing. From playful limericks to powerful free verse and clever acrostics, their work was outstanding.
Meanwhile, Year 4 marked the occasion by creating impressive pop-up polar bear fact files, combining thoughtful research, fascinating facts and vibrant artwork.
As we look ahead to World Book Day, it’s been so special to see how an author visit and a global awareness day can ignite such imagination, curiosity and creativity in our classrooms. We’re so proud of our young writers and researchers! 📚✨
#internationalpolarbearday #polarbears #WorldBookDay #poetry #orchardhouseschool #dukeseducation @dukes_education
Ahead of World Book Day, we were thrilled to welcome Simon Mole – acclaimed children’s poet and performer – to Orchard House.📖
With energy and warmth, Simon brought poems, dinosaurs and bugs vividly to life for our KS1 pupils through an engaging assembly. In workshops, Years 1 and 2 became authors themselves, inventing imaginative creatures from everyday objects and crafting facts to hook their readers. Creativity, confidence and plenty of laughter included.🦕🐛
A huge thank you to Simon for inspiring our youngest learners so brilliantly – we loved having you with us.
And this is only the beginning… more author visits, mystery readers, `Drop everything and read` alerts and character parades are just around the corner. 📚
#orchardhouseschool #WorldBookDay #nationalyearofreading #simonmole #reading #dukeseducation @si_mole @dukes_education
🏃♀☀️ Cross-Country, Sunshine and Serious House Spirit.
After a rain-soaked postponement, our annual inter-house cross-country and fun run returned in glorious style. Pupils cheered each other on and showed real determination in their year group races. Very well done to all our pupils for giving your all!
Congratulations to our gold medal winners:
Year 6: Eleanor & Zavian
Year 5: Sophia & Leo
Year 4: Elise & Frankie
Year 3: Lea & Rocco
Stay tuned to discover which house claimed the trophy. 🏆
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