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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.
“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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The Petter Cup 2026 🏆
Yesterday we celebrated another wonderful Petter Music Cup at St Michael and All Angels Church – a special event held in memory of our much-loved former music teacher, Mr William Petter. This year marked the 10th anniversary of his passing, making the occasion especially meaningful as we welcomed former Head of Music Ms Cara Curran and Mr Petter’s parents to adjudicate the event.
We were treated to fantastic performances from 25 talented pupils across Years 3–6, and the judges were incredibly impressed by both the quality of the performances and the confidence shown by our pupils. More than anything, it was a joyful celebration of music, encouragement and camaraderie, with pupils cheering one another on throughout.
Congratulations to our year group winners:
🎵 Year 3 – Sebastian for Electricity from Billy Elliot
🎵 Year 4 – Zaneta for Rainbow’s End on the Clarinet
🎵 Year 5 – Aggy for What’s Wrong With Me from Mean Girls: The Musical
🎵 Year 6 – Ariadne for Spain on the Flute
And a huge congratulations to our overall winner, Cleo in Year 6, who wowed judges and audience alike with a brilliant rendition of Polatas & Friss on the Saxophone.
We also enjoyed a performance from last year`s cup winner, Phoebe, on the saxophone. We are so proud of every performer who took part. 👏🎶
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Happy World Bee Day 🐝
This morning, our Year 4 pupils marked World Bee Day with a joyful and wonderfully informative assembly, sharing their learning with peers and family members.
With a documentary-style approach, the children introduced a cast of ‘bee specialists’, exploring the remarkable role bees play in supporting biodiversity and food production, and reminding us just how much of our natural world depends on these tiny pollinators - from fruit to chocolate!
They also performed a feel good, bee themed rendition of the song Happy, sung with real energy and musical flair. Very well done to Year 4 for delivering an assembly that was both engaging and uplifting. 🎵✨
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Ealing Music Festival 🎶
Last weekend, a group of Orchard House musicians enjoyed a joyful and successful morning at the Ealing Music Festival, delivering performances that earned wonderful feedback and impressive recognition.
A special well done to our brilliant woodwind ensemble, who won their category and all received Gold medals. Congratulations also go to Cleo, Phoebe and Eleanor on their solo performances, with Cleo achieving Gold in her category.🥇
Ian and Marina performed Tango and I’m a Little Teapot in the U6 non-competitive section, while Aran gave a fantastic performance in the U8 non-competitive section of Song of Erin, earning a Highly Commended award.
The adjudicators were so impressed they even asked whether Orchard House was a specialist music school — praise indeed. Well done to all our performers, and thank you to Miss Kataria and Mrs Legroux for their fantastic support and encouragement throughout. 🎶
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What an incredible week for our Year 6 leavers at the Outward Bound Centre, Aberdovey! 🌊⛰️
Through exciting challenges including the jetty jump, abseiling and scrambling, the children showed amazing independence, resilience and responsibility as they prepare for their transition to secondary school. We ended the week with campfires on the beach and proud presentations of their Outward Bound certificates. ✨
So many memories made — we couldn’t be prouder of them all! 💙 #OrchardHouseSchool #Year6Residential #OutwardBound #Aberdovey #dukeseducation @outwardbounduk @dukes_education
