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 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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🔔 Just one week to go until our Open Morning!
Come and discover life at Orchard House School. From our inspiring classrooms to our brand-new Innovation Hub and Art Studio, see how our pupils thrive through our unique Learning Orchard curriculum.
📅 Thursday 30th April
⏰ 10am – 12pm
Meet our wonderful pupils and staff, chat with current parents and our Senior Leadership Team, and experience the warmth of Orchard House first hand.
We can’t wait to welcome you! ✨
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IAPS U11 National Netball Finals 🏐✨
What an unforgettable achievement for our incredible U11A Netballers, who finished 2nd in the country at the IAPS National Netball Finals! After being crowned Regional Champions, the girls carried their momentum all the way to the final, winning 7 of their 8 matches and only narrowly missing out against a very strong Heath Mount side. Congratulations Heath Mount!
Throughout the day, the team showed exceptional skill, determination and teamwork, representing Orchard House with pride in every game.
A special congratulations to Sophia, who was named Player of the Tournament – an outstanding accomplishment, made even more impressive as she was playing up a year!
Thank you to Kent College Pembury for hosting such a fantastic event.
We are so proud of this team and everything they have achieved 💙❤️
#orchardhouseschool #iapsnetball #iaps #netball #teamwork #excellence #dukeseducation @dukes_education @heathmountschool @iapsuksport @iapsuk @kentcollegepembury @kentcollegesport
Rising Stars Concert 🌟
From the first note to the final bow, our pupils took to the stage with confidence, talent and joy for our Rising Stars concert last month—showcasing the incredible progress made in their individual music lessons.
Music is a vital part of life at Orchard House: with over 200 individual lessons taught each week and 85% of pupils learning an instrument, it’s where creativity, discipline and self-expression come together.
Because music doesn’t just create performers: it builds confident, well-rounded children who thrive far beyond the stage. 🎶🌟
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Championing Sustainability 🌍💚
From big ideas to small, meaningful actions, our pupils have been busy making a difference. Recently, children from Years 4 and 6 joined peers across the Dukes family for a fantastic Sustainable Futures Workshop where they explored global challenges, collaborating on solutions and making thoughtful pledges inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Closer to home, our Year 1 pupils have been taking action too—from learning about coastal biomes with Ocean Generation, our school charity, to performing passionate environment assemblies and even organising their own litter pick to care for our local environment. Meanwhile, Year 6 pupils shared their own environmental stories with younger children, inspiring the next generation to take action.
We’re also proud to see real impact across our school community. Through our work with Open Air Champions and Asthma & Lung UK, our air quality has improved even further this year—with nitrogen dioxide levels reduced by an impressive 31%, even further below recommended limits.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in helping us build a more sustainable future 🌱✨
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