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.
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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Interested in learning more about Early Years at Orchard House School?
We would love to welcome you and your child to our Reception Tea Party on Thursday 5th March, 4.15–5.00pm.
Meet our wonderful Early Years team, explore our bright, nurturing setting, and discover how our carefully crafted curriculum builds confidence, curiosity and a love of learning from day one.
Places are limited and we have just a few Reception 2026 spaces remaining.
Sign up today to join us (link in bio).
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Mystery Readers📚✨
What a half-term it’s been! We’ve loved welcoming so many of our Pre-Prep parents to Orchard House as Mystery Readers. From favourite picture books to exciting chapter reads, our classrooms have been filled with laughter, curiosity and the joy of stories.
Reading opens doors, sparks imagination and builds confidence – and it sits at the heart of everything we do here at Orchard House. As we celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, alongside the launch of our Reading Scholar and Explorer programmes, we’re reminded just how powerful it is to instil a lifelong love of reading in our pupils.
Thank you to all our mystery visitors so far. We can’t wait for more magical moments after half term! 🌟📖
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Safer Internet Day 💻
This week, we marked Safer Internet Day with a series of engaging workshops and assemblies.
Delivered by Open View Education, each session was designed to meet pupils at the right stage of their digital journey. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed an energetic Internet Safety Wizards assembly, where Phillip the puppet and some animal friends🐈🦉 taught our pupils about the importance of being safe and kind online. Years 3, 4 and 5 explored the importance of making One Good Choice online whilst Year 6 took part in practical workshops focused on Digital Skills for Life.
At Orchard House, we believe that digital safety education is an essential part of preparing children for the world they are growing up in - helping them to navigate the online world with confidence, kindness and good judgement. Thank you so much to Open View Education for such brilliant, engaging workshops!
#SaferInternetDay #SmartTechSafeChoices #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety #OrchardHouseSchool #DukesEducation @dukes_education
🌱Blue skies, fresh air and curious minds at Chiswick House Kitchen Garden.
From exploring herbs, vegetables and fruit to making fresh tea and discovering a 300-year-old mulberry tree, our Year 2 pupils loved their trip to Chiswick House. A wonderful afternoon of outdoor learning.☀️🍃
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