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 60% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 £6,140 (Rec) to £6,400 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Orchard House School
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
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 11.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Orchard House School pupils are one of 30 London independent day schools and 10 boarding schools. 90% of pupils go on to a day school, 10% to a boarding school. The most popular destinations are Kew House (15%), Latymer Upper (10%), Godolphin & Latymer (10%), and Hampton School (10%). 15% of pupils win awards and scholarships, mainly academic. ISI Inspectors consider the academic achievement of pupils to be "exceptional".
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, computing and languages throughout, for science from Year 3, and for most subjects from Year 5.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
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. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 5 choirs and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Pupils participate in charitable events or fund raising for public benefit.
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); Barbara Speake Schools for Performing Arts, Seniors (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).