3 - 11 YEARS

Orchard House School

Welcome to Orchard House.

I feel very privileged to be the new Headmaster of this wonderful school. Orchard House is one of west London’s leading prep schools with an excellent reputation, not just for outstanding academic results, but for nurturing the individual talents of each and every child.

Every parent wants to be sure their child is safe and happy at school. At Orchard House, we have small classes, dedicated teachers and an award-winning approach to pastoral care that means your child really does come first, always.

We are committed to co-education at Orchard House. Children learn together from the age of 3 to 11. Our excellent academic results see pupils heading to leading senior schools, both in London and beyond, and every year we achieve numerous awards in sport, music, art and drama, plus academic scholarships. It is a given that our pupils will move on to some of the best schools in the country but what matters to us is that they go to the right school for them. Children learn best when they are happy, we commit not only to putting all our energy into providing a happy, safe environment for your children to learn in, but we also ensure our pupils are prepared for the next stage, for the school where they will go on and flourish.

We are preparing our children for an unknown future and so, alongside the excellence of the teaching and learning, we are committed to inculcating in the children the values of kindness, honesty, tolerance, and respect. To learn to work not just for themselves but for other people. We instil in our pupils a love of learning where they appreciate the benefits of hard work, and we want to keep broadening our enrichment programme so that every child gets the opportunity to learn the skills to thrive in the future.

Above all, Orchard House is a community; a caring collective where pupils, parents and staff join together to provide the very best prep school experience, and where there’s lots of fun and laughter alongside the hard work. If we have learnt one thing in recent years, it is the value of community spirit; of working and playing together, supporting each other, looking out for our neighbour as well as ourselves.

We are at an exciting stage in Orchard House’s story so do come and visit us. I look forward to welcoming you to this very special school.

Henrietta Adams

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About
Orchard House School

Orchard House School was founded in 1993 with 65 pupils.

Today, there are approximately 300 pupils and 47 teaching staff, allowing each child a great deal of individual attention. It is very rare there are more than 20 pupils in any class, and in the early years there are three teaching adults in attendance. Small group and 1:1 sessions are commonplace.

Teachers take lunch with the children and the extensive extra-curricular activities allow teachers and pupils to interact in a more informal atmosphere.

Children blossom when they feel secure, happy and valued.

Each child has a Pupil Pastoral Plan where they can note any private worries so that teachers may monitor their happiness and well-being. Our buddy system helps newcomers through their early days, and we encourage older children to mentor younger pupils, instilling a sense of responsibility.

The school’s House system encourages teamwork and a competitive spirit, allowing children to celebrate their own success as well as the achievements of others.

A wide spectrum of activities encourage self-expression and the development of talents outside the classroom.

Orchard House welcomes boys and girls to its vibrant community of creative thinkers.

3 - 11

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3 - 11

Orchard House School

16 Newton Grove, Chiswick, London, W4 1LB

+44 (0)20 8742 8544

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Orchard House School

16 Newton Grove, Chiswick, London, W4 1LB

“One pupil reports that Orchard House […] is truly ‘perfect’. Leavers head on to Hampton, Godolphin & Latymer and Kew House having enjoyed excellent teaching (staff wellbeing is taken very seriously – they have their own clubs including ultimate frisbee), sporting prowess – Year 6 swimmers reached the IAPS final this year – and clubs galore.”

Tatler Magazine, 2020

3-11 years

Prospect House School

Welcome to Prospect House.

Every child’s potential develops more readily when they feel safe, valued and happy. I am delighted our pupils thrive in the warm atmosphere of Prospect House where humour and laughter go hand in hand with serious study.

Years of teaching have taught me that every child is great at something.

At Prospect House we celebrate these strengths, encouraging children to excel. Every small success leads to greater confidence and self-belief.

We have high academic expectations for all of our pupils and place great value on effort, ensuring that they have the necessary tools to succeed.

A notable percentage of our pupils gain scholarships. All go on to prestigious senior schools armed with the enthusiasm and self-confidence which is the hallmark of a Prospect House pupil.

I can honestly say our children love coming to school and I warmly invite you to come and meet me, my team, and our pupils.

Kelly Gray, Head

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Prospect House School

Prospect House School was formerly a family home and retains a happy, welcoming atmosphere, starting at the front door where the Headmaster or a senior staff member greets each child by name every morning.

Currently, there are approximately 315 pupils, and a staff ratio of 1:7 allows each child a great deal of individual attention. In the early years, there are three teaching adults in each class, and higher up the school small sets for Maths and English allow very focused teaching. Additional small group and 1:1 sessions are commonplace.

The extensive extra-curricular activities allow teachers and pupils to interact in a more informal atmosphere outside of the classroom. Bonds between staff and children are strong.

Prospect House School is a place where every child feels valued and gains the confidence to fly.

No two children are the same and every child learns differently.

Accordingly, everyone at Prospect House embraces different teaching methods, including Montessori for younger children. The freedom to refine and utilise different methods, combined with small class sizes, allows the school to tailor teaching approaches to each individual child. Progress is closely monitored, and each child has an individual Pupil Plan to ensure every need is met.

Students at Prospect House enjoy days filled with fun and engaging activities and lessons.

Prospect House is a happy, co-educational school for both boys and girls in the heart of Putney.

3 - 11

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3 - 11

Prospect House School

75 Putney Hill, London, SW15 3NT

+44 (0)20 8780 0456

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Prospect House School

SW15 3NT

“Prospect House is a school that fosters happiness and respects individuality. After almost five years as a parent here, I have witnessed how the PHS ethos translates beautifully into confident children who enjoy learning and achieve their very best. This school is a gem and I cherish it as much as my two sons.”

Former Prospect House Parent

9 - 18 YEARS

Radnor House Twickenham

– A letter from the Head

Welcome to Radnor House Twickenham and thank you for taking the time to find out more about us.

I am in my third year as Head of RHT and I have found it to be a friendly and effective school that provides an exceptional educational experience. With around 420 pupils, we are small enough that every child is well known and we are able to fulfil our aim of celebrating every individual, but we are also big enough to be able to create an active learning environment for limitless minds. We believe every child should fulfil their potential and be offered every opportunity to make the most of their talents…

Our school was founded in 2011 on the belief that education must nurture, encourage and celebrate children. At RHT today, you will find a dynamic mix of high academic standards, exceptional pastoral care and expansive opportunities for pupils, all housed within an innovative and hugely successful environment in a beautiful setting on the bank of the River Thames. Our boys and girls are happy, accomplished and driven, and RHT is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and exciting schools in the area.

My favourite description of RHT so far is that we provide a refreshingly enlightened alternative option to other schools in the area, with our focus on encouragement rather than pressure – a concept that I hope you will appreciate when you come to visit us. I look forward to meeting you and to the chance to tell you more about what we can do to help your child thrive and be successful.”

Amy Cavilla, Head

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Radnor House Twickenham

Radnor House Twickenham is an independent selective co-educational day school enjoying a stunning location on the banks of the River Thames in Twickenham, where pupils thrive in small classes with a strong focus on individual attention. The school educates and inspires girls and boys from ages 9 to 18, with three main entry points in Year 5, Year 7 and Year 12.

Life at RHT is shaped by the school’s commitment to providing an active learning environment for limitless minds. Everyone firmly believes that all pupils are capable of great things if effectively taught, motivated and inspired by their school environment. This vision is underpinned by four key values which are central to school life:

Courage – we expect everyone to try their best, to have a go and to be brave in their approach to all the challenges of school and the wider world.

Excellence – we ask everyone to be the most excellent version of themselves, able to look themselves in the eye in the mirror every day and to know they could not have done any more.

Perseverance – we need to be able to persevere in order to achieve things, to maintain a growth mindset and not give up when the going gets tough.

Respect – we must treat each other with respect and kindness at all times, regardless of who we are or wherever our talents or weakness lie.

Radnor House Twickenham occupies a beautiful, historic building, originally built in 1842, on the banks of the Thames in Twickenham.

Radnor House welcomes children from Year 5 all the way to A-level.

9 - 18

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11 - 18 YEARS

RADNOR HOUSE TWICKENHAM

Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG

+44 (0)20 8891 6264

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Radnor House Twickenham

4-11 YEARS

The Lyceum School

– A message from the Head

“Our co-educational school is an oasis of calm in the heart of London where we nurture our children with time, expertise and care. The children’s happiness and joy in learning is most important to us.

Through a broad curriculum offering, coupled with our highly skilled and enthusiastic staff team, we will discover the unique genius that is within each child. This will enable them to develop into young people who are truly self confident and who will make a positive contribution to the world.”

We are housed in a beautiful 5-storey building, with adjoining playground, specialist art, science and yoga classroom, library and a canteen.

We provide an exciting and challenging curriculum so our pupils gain a love of learning, a thirst for knowledge and an appreciation of the arts.

Based in the heart of Shoreditch and a stone’s throw from Old Street and Liverpool Street stations, we have a wealth of resources right on our doorstep that we regularly take advantage of. Be it lessons in local museums, tours of the Royal Parks or trips to London’s theatres – we aim to afford all of our students the very best experiences and hands-on education.

Mike Stanley

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The Lyceum School

The Lyceum School is an independent, co-educational school for 3 to 11 year-olds in the City of London. Founded in 1997, the school has established itself as one of the top independent schools in London, based on their ethos of ensuring all pupils develop morally, socially, academically, spiritually, and culturally. It joined the Dukes Education family in September 2018.

Everyone at the school is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education, where every child has the chance to shine. There is a high level of commitment from the staff, who are dedicated to discovering and promoting children’s talents. Children from The Lyceum leave with high-level skills both academically and within the creative arts, achieved through innovative organisation and high-quality teaching.

We opened our new building in April 2019.

It provides us with purpose-built classrooms and wonderful outdoor space.

A well-rounded education

Apart from providing excellent teaching, the Lyceum also values a creative education outside of the traditional classroom. Children explore disciplines such as Drama, Sports, Music, Visual Arts, and attend many exhibitions that relate their learnings to our world.

The Lyceum offers an adventurous education in the City of London.

4 - 11

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4-11

THE LYCEUM SCHOOL

65 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU

+44 (0)20 7247 1588

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The Lyceum School

65 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU, UK

“The caring, secure environment, in which smiles and laughter are a significant part of school life, provides a fully supportive backdrop to promote learning.”

ISI, October 2014

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Early Years at The Lyceum School

The Early Years Foundation Stage unit is a warm and welcoming space, led by Jen Lamond, comprising a Reception class and a Nursery class. It is located in a self-contained area on the ground floor of the Lyceum building.

– A welcome from the Founder

“I founded Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School in 1997 with the vision to provide a superior family-focused Nursery School.

Our mission is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where our children grow and learn through creative play. We have multi-age classrooms that foster independence, whilst our broad curriculum encourages responsibility and respect. All of our dedicated staff help to guide each child at their own pace.

The Nursery School is registered for 123 children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years old…”

“… and follows the traditional Montessori teaching methods in line with the Early Years Foundation Curriculum. Our families come from a wide catchment area and a variety of multicultural backgrounds which are reflected in our curriculum and day-to-day activities. Thus, the Nursery School supports several children who speak English as an additional language.

Ofsted has once again rated our Montessori Nursery School ‘Outstanding’, and we continue to strive to improve the health and wellbeing of our children and staff through different projects and initiatives.

Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School is accredited by the Montessori Education and Accreditation Board (MEAB) and holds the ‘Green’ quality indicator for which it is assessed bi-annually by the Early Years Foundation Stage Professional Development Officer.

Over the years we are very proud to have won (and been nominated for) several industry awards including Nursery Manager of the Year, the Giant Green Business award for waste minimisation, and have been finalists in the Archant London Environmental award and Nursery World’s Nursery Food award.”

Susan Bingham

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Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Schools

At Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School, exploring independently is considered an important part of learning.

The Nursery School aims to provide outstanding early years education for children through creative hands-on play and learning experiences in a stimulating, safe and relaxed environment.

Children are assigned a key person who encourages independence by facilitating their natural exploration and supporting their development.
The environment is one in which children feel excited about learning and gain a positive first experience of life at Nursery School through inspirational opportunities.

Hopes and Dreams provides a diverse curriculum based on the Montessori Method and grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Welcome to the Family of Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery School.

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HOPES AND DREAMS MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL

339/341 City Road, Islington, London, EC1V 1LJ

+44 (0)20 7833 9388

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HOPES AND DREAMS MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL

6 Paul St, London, EC2A 4JH

+44 (0)20 7833 9388

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Hopes and Dreams Montessori Nursery Schools

Thank you so much for looking after, entertaining, educating and being there for our three children. We will all surely miss you.

Parent, Hopes and Dreams Montessori School

Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools

Welcome from the Principal

Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools provide a creative and nurturing environment in which highly qualified educators inspire and encourage children to become independent and gain a love of learning. There is something very special about a Miss Daisy’s Nursery School. Each school provides an environment where children can explore freely and learn through play. We strongly believe that every child is unique and has something very special to offer. The opportunities to succeed and to shine are plentiful. Via a bespoke and individualised curriculum, which is delivered with nurturing, loving care, we encourage growth and aim to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. We want our children to love learning, to think, enquire and develop their own ideas.

As a group of Nursery Schools, we strive to instil within all of our children the intellectual, emotional, and physical skills needed to become self-motivated learners, flexible thinkers and creative problem solvers. At every opportunity, we support their natural and ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live.

Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools are truly extraordinary, you will hear many of our parents describing their school as a family. The warm, encouraging, nurturing environment that you will find in each of our schools, will be sure to give each and every child the very best start in life. To be surrounded by children from all over the world is a privilege and our pupils regularly benefit from the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our community.

We relish the opportunity to get to know and understand every one of our children and to watch them thrive and flourish.

Please feel free to contact me personally, should you have any questions, or better still arrange to visit any of our schools in person.

I look forward to welcoming you into the Miss Daisy’s family.

Zanna Clarke, Principal

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Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools

Miss Daisy’s Nursery Schools were founded by Daisy Harrison with the aim to create a village nursery school in the heart of London where the education offered a balance between formal learning and learning through play. The nurseries were founded on strong principals where the child was at the centre of every decision, and standards were exceptionally high. Miss Daisy’s joined Dukes Education in 2018 and still offers a strong sense of community as well as a warm and nurturing environment for both children and their parents. From the day a new child starts at Miss Daisy’s, the school is geared up towards gentle preparation for the next step. Key to the ethos at Miss Daisy’s is that the children actively lead their own development with no pressure on them in any way. Miss Daisy’s Nursery is the first step on the education ladder, and it is of paramount importance that it is the right step. Children leave Miss Daisy’s confident and happy, with enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge.

Miss Daisy's Nursery Heads