Excellence, Honesty, KindnessWelcome to Orchard House School
Welcome to Orchard House School, a leading co-educational private school in Chiswick, West London, welcoming children aged 3 to 11 from Nursery through to Year 6. As part of the Dukes Education family, we combine the warmth of a close-knit community with the ambition and resources of a wider network of leading UK schools.
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, in a school that families across West London and beyond choose for its blend of rigour and genuine care.
“Pupils love the happiness at this close-knit Chiswick prep”
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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 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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🎓 Applications are now open for children starting Year 3 in September 2027!
Our bursary programme can provide up to 100% of tuition fees, with additional support potentially available for uniforms, school trips and other essential educational costs
For more details or to apply, visit ohset.org.uk or orchardhs.org.uk/bursary-programme.
📅 Applications close on 31st Jan 2027.
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⚽ St George’s Park Football Residential
A fantastic weekend for our Form 5 and 6 boys at St George’s Park, where they took part in the Prep4Sport Football Challenge Cup!
There were some excellent all-round performances on the pitch, alongside plenty of fun activities off it. From futsal and hydrotherapy to football on the PS5, table tennis and table football, there was certainly no shortage of entertainment! 🎮 🏓
A particular highlight for the boys was meeting Ashley Cole and Ange Postecoglou, who were there watching their sons play.
Well done to all the boys for a brilliant weekend of football, teamwork and fun, and for representing Orchard House so superbly.
A big thank you to Mr Collins and Mr De Blasio for accompanying the boys and helping to make the weekend such a memorable experience! ⚽💙
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🏆 U11 Netball Success!
What a fantastic two weeks of netball for our U11s! The girls have been outstanding, securing two tournament victories in just two weeks.
First, at Norland Place, the team won every game convincingly to take home the tournament victory. Their versatility, teamwork and determination were fantastic to see, with the girls confidently playing a variety of positions throughout the competition.
This weekend, our U11s continued their winning streak at the North London Collegiate School Netball Tournament. The team went undefeated all day, finishing with a brilliant victory over Heathmount in the final. What an achievement! 💙
A special congratulations to Sophia, who was named Player of the Tournament at Norland Place, and to Rosie, who was named Player of the Tournament at NLCS. 🌟
Well done to all our U11 netballers and a huge thank you to Miss Furneaux and Mrs Glynn for their superb coaching and support. 👏🏆
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Flying the Eco-Schools Green Flag once again! 🌍💚
We’re delighted to have achieved our Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2026, reaffirming our commitment to making sustainability part of everyday life at Orchard House.
From our Eco Committee and pupil-led initiatives, to waste workshops, wormeries, community gardening, litter picks and wildlife habitats, our pupils are learning that small, consistent actions can make a meaningful difference.
We’re also proud that the Eco-Schools Programme is aligned with UNESCO’s Greening Education Partnership Green School Quality Standard, meaning our Green Flag contributes to UNESCO’s global ambition to support greener schools and education for sustainable development. 🌱
We’re also proud to be a Plastic Clever School – Level 2 and to have achieved the RHS School Gardening Award – Level 1. Together, these achievements celebrate the many ways our pupils are learning, acting and inspiring others to care for our planet.
A huge well done to our pupils, staff and families — and especially to Mrs McWeeney (Head of Science & Sustainability) — for helping sustainability come to life across our school community. 🌿
Learn Today; Sustain Tomorrow.
Read more in our latest news article (link in bio).
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