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Liberty Woodland School

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £20,930 - 23,112
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 92
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Liberty Woodland School sits on a 4.5-acre campus, with the primary site at Morden Lodge and the secondary space at Ivy Lodge. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for its secondary students, welcoming pupils from age 3 to 18. The curriculum pairs the IB framework with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; nature-immersed classrooms, learning dens and a nineteenth-century stable-block art studio provide spaces for hands-on, cross-curricular projects. The Primary Curriculum is framed around Roots, Trunk and Crown, focusing on personal and social development, communication, mathematical thinking, creative arts and environmental awareness. Spanish is taught as Language Acquisition, supporting inquiry, collaboration and intercultural understanding. The school runs a Service in Action programme in the secondary, and the LWS Foundation promotes outdoor education and environmental stewardship through residential trips and community projects. Extracurriculars include Music, Drama, Forest skills, Gardening and Book club.

Morden Lodge, Morden Hall Road, Morden, SM4 5JD

The Essentials

Liberty Woodland School has 92 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Morden, London. The school serves families from across London. A private minibus service operates across London to transport students.

Stages
Primary (ages 3-11) and Secondary (ages 12-18); Sixth Form planned to open for ages 16-18 from September 2027.

Type
Independent IB school

Additional learning support
SEND provision is available with differentiated and personalised support; early identification and partnership with parents; inclusive environment.

School day structure
Longer days: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:40pm; Friday no school. Daily community meetings and a schedule with 30% core skills, 30% project-based learning, and 40% specialist learning.

Bus service
Private minibus service across London.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has no uniform.

Food Options
Healthy, nutritious food is provided; fresh, homemade snacks and lunches are served; produce is grown in the school's organic garden and other produce is sourced locally where possible; no processed foods; the school can cater for allergies or dietary requirements.

Governance and Ownership
Proprietor: Liberty Woodland School Ltd.; Co-chairs: Dr Sue Allingham and Mr Neil Smith; Headteacher: Mrs Leanna Barrett.
Fees

Annual tuition at Liberty Woodland School ranges from GBP 20,930 to GBP 23,112 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (termly and annual totals)
- Reception – Year 6: Net fee GBP 5,814 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,162.80; Total payable per term GBP 6,976.80. Annual total (three terms) GBP 20,930.40.
- Year 7 – Year 9: Net fee GBP 6,214 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,242.80; Total payable per term GBP 7,456.80. Annual total (three terms) GBP 22,370.40.
- Year 10 – Year 11: Net fee GBP 6,420 per term; VAT (20%) GBP 1,284.00; Total payable per term GBP 7,704.00. Annual total (three terms) GBP 23,112.00.

Application and one‑off charges
- Registration fee: non‑refundable GBP 100 (secures a place on the waiting list).
- Acceptance deposit (payable on formal acceptance of a place): total GBP 2,150, comprising an enrolment fee of GBP 750 plus VAT (enrolment fee payable GBP 900 including VAT) and a refundable deposit of GBP 1,250 (not subject to VAT).

Minibus and other extras
- Minibus seat: GBP 975 per term (VAT not applicable). Annual total (three terms) GBP 2,925.00. The school operates a minibus service from several London locations.
- School lunches are provided (menus published for terms) but no separate lunch price is listed here.
- A recommended kit list (outdoor clothing, footwear and seasonal items) is published; no mandatory uniform fee or uniform price is listed here.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are charged on a termly basis (three equal parts across the academic year) and are payable on or before the first day of each term. Acceptance of a place constitutes an agreement to pay fees by the day before the first day of each term. A child may be excluded if fees remain unpaid.
- Fees and extras are subject to annual review and possible increase.

Withdrawal and refund information
- Withdrawal: one full term's notice in writing is required to withdraw a pupil. If one full term's notice in writing is not given, a term's fees in lieu of notice becomes due immediately and the GBP 1,250 deposit will not be returned.
- Refund of acceptance deposit: the GBP 1,250 deposit is refunded after the child's final term's fees are paid provided the family has given at least one term's written notice.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school with stated school hours (for reference, termly information lists school hours and minibus provision).

Payment options and funding schemes
- Fees may be paid via the UK Tax‑Free Childcare scheme for eligible children up until the term after their fifth birthday; the school also confirms eligibility to claim Government 15 or 30 hour funding for Reception‑aged children up until the term after their fifth birthday. No specific card/bank transfer methods or merchant fees are listed here.

Summary of amounts (per term)
- Reception – Year 6: Total payable per term GBP 6,976.80.
- Year 7–9: Total payable per term GBP 7,456.80.
- Year 10–11: Total payable per term GBP 7,704.00.
- Minibus seat: GBP 975.00 per term.
Academics

Liberty Woodland School teaches IB (MYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) for its secondary education. Spanish is taught as the Language Acquisition course, with emphasis on practical speaking and listening. Subjects studied through the IB include Language Acquisition, Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Design, and Physical and Health Education. The MYP emphasizes learning-to-learn skills such as communication, collaboration, organisation, self-management, reflection, research, and critical thinking, and promotes intercultural understanding. The Primary Curriculum is built on a framework called the Key Areas of Competence, organized into Roots, Trunk, and Crown, with Roots covering Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Health; Trunk covering Communication and Language, Mathematics, Environmentalism, Digital Literacy, and Critical Thinking; and Crown covering Creative Arts and Design, Understanding the World, Philosophical Reflection, and Social Responsibility. The program emphasizes outdoor learning, well-being, and learning beyond the classroom to cultivate curiosity and resilience.

Exam Results
Reception outcomes (EYFS) 2025/26: 80% Good Level of Development, above the national comparator of 67.7%; no SEN in Reception. Upper Key Stage 2 (2025/26): Mathematics 85% within or beyond; Combined Reading & Writing 60% within or beyond. Personal Development: across 80 assessments, 89% were Working Within or Beyond Expectations; 40% SEN. Secondary Academic Outcomes 2025/26 (Year 10): 100% of students at or above curriculum expectations across every subject; English 100% within, 83% above; Spanish 100% within, 83% above. IB Middle Years Programme uses a 1–7 scale; Working above expectations is defined as Level 5 or above.

Higher Education Progression
IB Diploma students are 57% more likely to attend a Top 20 UK university, according to Liberty Woodland School's news article on university outcomes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Well-being is at the heart of Liberty Woodland School's approach to learning. High levels of well-being support happy, secure learners and underpin effective learning. Morning meetings centre students to prepare them to learn and regulate their emotions. Each month features a well-being focus such as mindfulness, growth mindset, self-regulation, meditation, and gratitude. Mental health is discussed openly with vocabulary to discuss mental health without stigma, and students are taught tools for positive mental health. The Zones of Regulation is used school-wide to foster self-regulation and emotional awareness, supporting metacognitive pathways for self-care and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Liberty Woodland School values the abilities and contributions of all its pupils and provides a safe, supportive learning environment. Inclusive, holistic provision offers differentiated and personalised SEND support tailored to individual needs. Early identification of SEND is a priority to ensure appropriate support can be provided promptly. SEND aims include enabling all pupils to participate fully in life and learning and to build resilience, with opportunities to contribute. The school works in close partnership with parents/carers and creates an environment where children with SEND feel safe and listened to. Positive intervention removes barriers to learning and may involve collaboration with other agencies to support pupils with SEND.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
One pupil has English as an additional language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to daily life at Liberty Woodland School. The school begins with morning meetings that centre students and support their well-being. A monthly focus on well-being covers topics such as mindfulness, growth mindset, self-regulation, meditation, and gratitude. Mental health is openly discussed with vocabulary and strategies to promote positive mental health and reduce stigma. The Zones of Regulation provides a consistent framework to help students recognise and regulate their emotions, supporting metacognitive awareness and self-care. This focus on emotional intelligence underpins students' social, emotional and physical development.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is paramount at Liberty Woodland School, with Designated Safeguarding Lead Alice O'Reilly, Deputy DSLs Steve Cottrell (Primary) and Mark Bishop (Secondary), and a Governor with safeguarding oversight, Sue Allingham. The full safeguarding policy and procedures can be found in School Policies. The school provides regular opportunities for students to discuss thoughts, feelings or concerns, and maintains high adult ratios so staff really know each child. Liberty Woodland School is committed to keeping children safe and thriving, with safeguarding and welfare at the center of decision-making. Because the outdoor environment involves additional risks, daily risk assessments and activity-specific risk planning are conducted, and staff teach risk awareness and safe practices. The safeguarding page also offers online-safety resources and links to external guidance to support families.
Parent Experience

Community
Liberty Woodland School is an independent, international IB school in London for children aged 3 to 18, located in Morden. The learning environment is rooted in the outdoors and wellbeing, with time in nature supporting mental health and morning meetings helping pupils be present before learning. A supportive learning community features educators working with students to drive academic and personal progress, and pupils develop as emotionally intelligent and confident communicators. The school serves families from across London and hosts open days throughout the year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Liberty Woodland School is on a 4.5-acre campus with Primary at Morden Lodge and secondary space at Ivy Lodge. The learning environments are rooted in the outdoors, with vast green spaces and natural surroundings integrated into daily learning. The campus includes nature-immersed classrooms and a dedicated art studio housed in a nineteenth-century stable block, plus learning dens for flexible teaching spaces. Outdoor learning is central to both primary and secondary education, supporting project-based learning and environmental education. The school grounds are used to deliver hands-on, curiosity-driven experiences across the curriculum.

Sports Facilities
A MUGA pitch is available for hire to support school sports. The 4.5-acre grounds provide space for outdoor physical education and team activities as part of the school day and enrichment. Sports are listed as part of the extracurricular offerings. The campus supports outdoor and active learning through its facilities.

Academic Facilities
Primary learning spaces are located in Morden Lodge, described as nature-immersed classrooms. Ivy Lodge houses the private secondary school and supports the IB program. An art studio is located in a nineteenth-century stable block, providing dedicated space for visual arts, alongside learning dens as flexible teaching spaces. Liberty Woodland School is an IB World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate curriculum in the secondary program. Outdoor spaces are integrated across the curriculum to support literacy, numeracy and cross-curricular projects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities and enrichment include Music, Drama, Forest skills, Gardening, Sports and a Book club. The secondary school offers a Service in Action programme. Residential trips are available starting from Year 1 as part of the school's experiential learning approach.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school develops internationally minded, emotionally intelligent young people, ready to take on the challenges of the 21st Century. It embraces academic rigour and champions the development of life and character skills which will give our young people all the components of a successful future. The curriculum is academically rigorous and challenging, delivered through an engaging and deeply fulfilling program with a focus on wellbeing, self-discovery and environmental awareness.

Arts & Creative
Arts education includes pottery in the secondary program.

Social & Hobbies
Students develop as emotionally intelligent and confident speakers. They grow into inquiring, independent global citizens who are kind, socially responsible, and able to solve problems creatively.

Community & Service
The LWS Foundation extends education beyond the classroom, fostering a connection with the outdoors, environmentalism and conservation to support children regardless of their circumstances.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Learning environments are rooted in the outdoors and linked to positive mental health. Students centre themselves in morning meetings to be present and prepared to learn. Wellbeing is central to the school's approach, emphasising happiness, security and fulfilment through outdoor activity and environmental engagement.
Languages

Language Provision
Spanish is taught as the Language Acquisition subject in Liberty Woodland School's IB Middle Years Programme. Emphasis is on practical speaking and listening skills useful for living and working abroad. The IB subjects studied include Language Acquisition (Spanish) and Language and Literature, which develop listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting. Additional IB subject groups include Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Design, and Physical and Health Education.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry. The school welcomes families from Wandsworth for primary admissions (ages 4–11) and secondary admissions (ages 12–18). Families begin by making an initial enquiry. The admissions team provides information relevant to the child's year group. 2. Visit to the school. For primary admissions, a visit to the school and participation in a stay and play session or a taster day are required. For secondary admissions, a visit to the school is followed by an online application and a taster day session. 3. Application and assessment. For primary admissions, the admissions team offers a place based on the child's application, observations from the trial session, and discussions with parents. For secondary admissions, after the initial enquiry, visit, online application, and taster day session, the admissions team reviews everything before offering a place. A place is offered if criteria are met. 4. Offer of place and next steps. A place is offered by the admissions team after the review. The family confirms acceptance and completes enrollment steps with the team. The process ensures alignment with the child's year group. 5. Fees and funding. Termly fees are determined by the school year and whether a seat on the minibus is required. The school offers bursaries and scholarships for families in Wandsworth who might be in need of financial assistance. Funding options can be discussed with the admissions team.

Scholarships
Bursaries and scholarships are offered for families in Wandsworth who might be in need of financial assistance.
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