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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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💜
Last week our school community came together to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parents for sharing their time, experiences, and knowledge of neurodiversity - whether speaking about their own journeys or supporting a child. From reading in classes to helping organise ribbons and badges for us all to wear, your contributions truly brought our community spirit to life.
We were also delighted to welcome parents to a Coffee Morning where Mrs McGovern led an informative session focused on celebrating dyslexia, which was greatly appreciated by parents.
Through thoughtful activities and conversations, we continue to nurture a culture rooted in our school ethos: one of inclusion, understanding, and respect. We celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that every individual brings, ensuring all feel seen, supported, and valued.
A special thank you to Mrs Koka, Head of Learning Support, Inclusion and Diversity, for organising such a meaningful and inspiring week of activties.✨
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Inclusivity #dukeseducation #orchardhouseschool @dukes_education
Beyond World Book Day📚
We were thrilled to see our Orchard House finalists take part in the Dukes Education: Beyond World Book Day 2026 competition last week. A big well done to Albie, Leila, Henry, Grace and Stefan, who proudly exhibited their pop-up book projects and shared them with a panel of authors, illustrators and academic leaders.🎨🖋️
All of our pupils were awarded medals and certificates, and their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm shone throughout. We couldn’t be more proud!
We’re also delighted to share that our Book Drive donations have been received, along with this message from The Children’s Book Project:
“From the entire team at The Children’s Book Project, we send our thanks for your incredible support in hosting a Book Drive for us. Your community has demonstrated the power of giving and we hope enjoyed the process of selecting books they`ve grown out of to give to others.
Thanks to your support, we can provide books to so many more children with few, or in some cases, no books of their own. Each book donated will be gifted onwards in the near future with an invitation to that child to go on an adventure and become lost in a book they can own and love.”
#worldbookday #beyondworldbookday #BookDrive #childrensbookproject #dukeseducation #orchardhouseschool @dukes_education
🔬✨ British Science Week at Orchard House was full of curiosity, creativity and discovery!
From our Reception pupils exploring magnets and plant growth, to older children designing rockets, testing engineering ideas and meeting inspiring experts, the whole school embraced the excitement of scientific investigation.🌱🚀
These hands-on experiences are a wonderful example of our Learning Orchard curriculum in action: encouraging pupils to question, explore and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Read all about our fantastic Science Week in our latest news article (link in bio).
#orchardhouseschool #dukeseducation #Curiosity #britishscienceweek #scienceweek #youngscientists @dukes_education @mnscience
🌟 We’re delighted to share our 2026 11+ results 🌟
Our Year 6 pupils received an incredible 150 offers and 42 scholarships to 27 leading day and boarding schools across the UK. From Art to Academics, Drama to Sport, their achievements reflect a breadth of talent nurtured throughout their time at Orchard House.
These outcomes reflect more than strong academics. They reflect children who are kind, curious and quietly confident - ready for what comes next.
At Orchard House, excellence sits alongside honesty and kindness. It is how we shape individuals, not just results.
Discover what an Orchard House education can do for your child at our upcoming OPEN DAY - link in bio!
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