16 Newton Grove, Chiswick, London W4 1LB
10 simple reasons to choose Orchard House School
Independent prep school and nursery in Chiswick.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Orchard House School fees range from £6,320 (Rec) to £6,585 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Orchard House School
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Chiswick and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 18.8 pupils per class and 13.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Orchard House School pupils 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'.
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. There are also some extra-curricular academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, computing and languages throughout, and for art and science from Year 3.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. 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.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
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 the majority take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Four pupil choirs, an orchestra, and several instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
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
Independent Prep Schools
Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School (0.3 miles); Heathfield House School (1 mile); Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (1.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
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).
Independent Senior Schools
Arts Educational School (0.2 miles); Latymer Upper School (1.1 miles); The Godolphin and Latymer School (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
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).