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Orchard House School

Independent co-ed prep school in Hounslow for ages 3–11. Non-selective intake.

  • Rank #204
  • ISI Standards met
  • Fees £27.0k/yr
  • co-ed
  • Hounslow

01 · Module

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Oxbridge
0
Russell Group
0
US Ivy
0
Medicine
0

Top destinations

  • Chiswick School3
  • Emanuel6
  • Francis Holland School, Sloane Square7
  • Francis Holland School, Regents Park2
  • Godolphin & Latymer School5
  • Hampton School5
  • Hampton Court House1
  • The Harrodian School7

02 · Module

Exam results

A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.

A-level A*–A
0%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
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Oxbridge rate
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Russell Group rate
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03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
3+Nursery——£27.0k
4+Reception——£27.0k
7+———£27.0k
NurseryMAINNursery—non-selective£27.0k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

54

/ 100

National rank #204

Academic25
Destinations65
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add29
Access & breadth70
Parent70
External consensus70

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

Standards met

Inspected 2025-06-17

Leaders fulfil their responsibilities effectively and ensure all statutory requirements are met. The proprietor and advisory governors hold leaders to account through regular review and support. Leaders' decision-making aligns with the school's aims and is focused on promoting pupil wellbeing.

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07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

teaching

The curriculum is designed with children at its centre and described as knowledge-rich, with no rote learning. Weekly philosophy and oracy lessons run from Year 1 upwards to foster collaborative thinking. Science is hands-on and linked to sustainability. The innovation hub includes a STEM room with a Lego wall and a podcast studio with green screen. There is a strong English focus, with a reading-ambassador points scheme. The school is actively moving away from screens: homework is done in exercise books and upper-year pupils no longer bring personal devices. A pastoral team supports SEND pupils, though the school is candid that children who would struggle to keep up academically may not be …

pastoral

Headteacher Henrietta Adams operates an open-door policy for pupils and parents. Ensuring every child is happy and settled is described as integral to every school day. Parents are kept informed via weekly newsletters and regular meet-the-teacher sessions. The community is tight-knit, extending to local institutions such as the church, theatre, cinema and sports centre. Pupils in Year 1 and above walk daily to a refurbished local church hall for lunch. Pupils apply for prefect positions by submitting a mini CV; roles range from library leads to eco ambassadors. Six houses foster inter-year friendships.

last word

Stunning academics don't happen by chance at this west London prep—a holistic approach to teaching engages pupils and generates curiosity, collaboration and a lifelong love of learning. It is a genuine village-like community in the capital that prepares children brilliantly for their next adventures in education.

08 · Module

Compare with peers

The schools a family applying here would also be considering — chosen by sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fees, tier and outcomes, with an admissions-adviser AI re-rank.

  • 1The Harrodian SchoolBarnes, South West London
    Fees £30.9kA*-A 72%Oxbridge 5%Rank #67

    The Harrodian School is a co-ed day school with selective entry for ages 4–18, located 2km from Orchard House in South West London, with fees (£30.9k) and academic standards (A*-A 62.2%) close to the target.

  • 2The John Lyon SchoolLondon Borough of Harrow
    Fees £28.2kA*-A 55%Oxbridge 4%Rank #79

    The John Lyon School is a co-ed day school with selective entry for ages 3–18, located 10km away in Harrow, with fees (£28.2k) and academic performance (A*-A 55.1%, Oxbridge 4.3%) comparable to Orchard House.

  • 3Ibstock Place SchoolWandsworth
    Fees £32.0kA*-A 66%Oxbridge 0%Rank #59

    Ibstock Place School is a co-ed day school with selective entry for ages 4–18, located 5km away in Wandsworth, with fees (£32.0k) and strong academic results (A*-A 65.8%) in the same selectivity tier.

  • 4Colfe's SchoolGreenwich
    Fees £27.2kA*-A 79%Oxbridge 3%Rank #48

    Colfe's School is a co-ed day school with selective entry for ages 3–18, located 20km away in Greenwich, with fees (£27.2k) and high academic standards (A*-A 79%, Oxbridge 3.1%) and a Christian foundation ethos.

  • 5Hampton Court House SchoolSurrey
    Fees £30.9kA*-A 81%Oxbridge 0%Rank #86

    Hampton Court House School is a co-ed day school with selective entry for ages 2–18, located 12km away in Richmond upon Thames, with fees (£30.9k) and excellent academic results (A*-A 81%, Oxbridge 0%) in the same selectivity tier.

Peers refreshed annually plus on-write. Filters: sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fee band, tier. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity + 0.25 structured + 0.10 embedding + 0.20 AI re-rank.

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