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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Huge congratulations to Miss Furneaux, our amazing Head of Sport & PE, who completed the Ironman Kalmar in Sweden this summer! 🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️
Following an incredible year of endurance challenges — including completing the London Marathon and earning her London Classics medal after taking on Swim Serpentine, RideLondon and the Marathon — Miss Furneaux has now gone one step further, completing a full Ironman. 💪
A remarkable achievement requiring immense dedication, determination and resilience. Miss Furneaux is a wonderful role model for our pupils, showing them what can be achieved through hard work, perseverance and believing in yourself. What an inspiration! 🌟
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📚 Chiswick Book Festival 2026
We’re delighted to be sponsoring the wonderful Chiswick Book Festival once again!
As passionate advocates for a lifelong love of reading, we’re particularly excited to be supporting the festival’s fantastic programme of events for children and families. Reading opens doors to new worlds, new ideas and new possibilities — something we see every day through our Reading Scholar & Explorer programmes, which encourages children to discover the joy of books, authors and stories.
This year, we’re especially pleased to be sponsoring a very special event with beloved, best-selling children’s author Jacqueline Wilson this Sunday 13 September, 2–3pm.
Jacqueline returns to Chiswick to talk to former BBC arts correspondent Rebecca Jones about her latest novel, Esme Pepper — a funny, touching and hopeful story about one girl’s resilience when her world is turned upside down and she has to go into foster care. With a new home and a new school, Esme’s life is full of surprises.
And that’s just one of the many wonderful events taking place! The Chiswick Book Festival runs from Wednesday through to Monday, with a fantastic programme celebrating books, authors and the joy of reading for all ages.
We can’t wait to be part of it. 📖✨
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🌟 Welcome back! 🌟
What a wonderful start to the new school year! It was a delight to welcome back our pupils and say a very warm welcome to so many new faces, from Nursery right through to Year 6. 🏫
With the sun shining and smiles all around, the new autumn term got off to a fantastic start, filled with energy, excitement and an eagerness to learn.
Here’s to a brilliant term ahead, full of learning, laughter and friendship!🍎💙
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👑 A very special reply from Buckingham Palace! ✉️
Last term, our Year 1 pupils put their writing skills to the ultimate test: writing letters to King Charles III as the final piece in their Writing Journey books. They proudly invited His Majesty to visit Orchard House and were so excited to post their letters before the summer holidays.
Over the holidays, while our pupils have been enjoying a well-earned break, something very special arrived at Orchard House… A reply from Buckingham Palace! This will certainly be one piece of post they’ll never forget.
Very well done to all our Year 1 pupils for their excellent writing and hard work.🌟
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