16 Newton Grove, Chiswick, London W4 1LB
10 reasons to choose Orchard House School
Top line
Orchard House School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 82. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Chiswick and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Orchard House School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school, and is a member of the Dukes Education group. Orchard House School fees range from £7,554 (Rec) to £7,867 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT but include lunches.
Average class size
Orchard House School has three classes per year and an average class size of 18 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for most Orchard House School leavers are one of 20 or so London independent day schools. Between 5% and 10% head for a boarding school. The most popular destinations are Kew House School, Latymer Upper, Godolphin & Latymer School, Lady Eleanor Holles School, and Hampton School, taking an average of 40%-50% of pupils. 15% of pupils win awards and scholarships. ISI Inspectors considered the academic achievement of pupils to be ‘Exceptional’.
The Orchard House School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, reasoning, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin. A creative, Montessori influenced curriculum to Year 2. Cross-curricular learning continues through to Year 6, especially with STEAM lessons. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 3. The ‘Orchard House Challenge’ extends the co-curriculum for Years 4 to 6 with challenges in the arts, fitness, personal finance, outdoor adventure, domestic science, global community, and community service.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music, computing and languages throughout, and for art and science from Year 3.
Sport at Orchard House School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Orchard House School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and nearly all take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Four pupil choirs, an orchestra, and several instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Significant development
The school will undergo considerable redevelopment and merger, with Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School, leading to an enhanced 3 form entry provision from September 2024.
Find another school near Orchard House School
Heathfield House School (1 mile); Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (1.1 miles); Latymer Preparatory School (1.3 miles).
Belmont Primary School (0.4 miles); St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chiswick (0.6 miles); Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Primary School, White City (1 mile).
Arts Educational School (0.2 miles); Latymer Upper School (1.1 miles); The Godolphin and Latymer School (1.6 miles).
Twyford Church of England High School (1.7 miles); Sacred Heart High School (1.7 miles); The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School (2.2 miles).