The Roche School

The Roche School offers an English-language curriculum with a strong academic program across core subjects. English, Maths and Science form the backbone of the taught curriculum, with high-quality literature and Shakespeare Week featured in the English program and a focus on practical problem solving in Maths. Science emphasizes hands-on inquiry, field trips and seasonal science events, complemented by extracurricular science clubs such as Astrophysics and Gardening. Computing, PSHE and other subjects support cross‑curricular learning and digital literacy across the year groups.

Art, Music and Drama are central to the Roche experience. Art fosters self-expression, empathy, critical thinking and personal identity, with pupils regularly selected to show at the Royal Academy Young Artists' Summer Exhibition and to display work at the Year 6 Art Exhibition. Music includes two full weekly lessons, singing, reading music and instrument study, with extra-curricular clubs such as orchestra and choirs. Drama is a school strength, with annual year group plays and opportunities such as the Coram Shakespeare Festival for Year 5.

Spanish is a key feature of the curriculum, with children in Reception to Year 6 able to be immersed in Spanish for afternoons and taught across subjects in Spanish. A dedicated team of teachers and staff fluent in Spanish supports both weekly lessons and immersive Spanish experiences. In the immersive option, core 11+ subjects are taught in English while many other lessons are conducted in Spanish, with the program expanding year by year toward all year groups. The Spanish approach has been praised by the Spanish Embassy for its high level of Spanish by pupils.

Sport plays a major role at Roche, with eight specialist sports teachers and a sport-centered timetable. Pupils enjoy park-based activity in Wandsworth Park with regular park sessions and a weekly gym class, rotating through Netball, Hockey, Football, Rugby, Athletics and Cricket. In addition to curriculum sport, there are extensive clubs including Swimming, Tennis, Climbing, Parkour, Table Tennis, Yoga, Dance and Ballet, along with occasional residential trips such as a ski trip for Years 5 and 6.

The Roche School foster a sense of community through pupil-led initiatives, with the School Council representing pupil views. Council representatives are elected annually, meetings are led by pupils with guidance from the council coordinator, and projects include planting an herb garden, designing a mural, and expanding the school library to reflect diverse heritage and languages. This involvement helps broaden collaboration and civic-mindedness within the school community.

Leading opportunities are embedded in school life through the Student Council, which gives pupils a voice in daily activities and school projects. Meetings are pupil-led and driven by student initiatives, with guidance from staff to develop leadership and project management skills. Recent council activity includes developing a community space and planning school-wide improvements, reflecting a culture of pupil leadership and teamwork.

Wellbeing is The Roche School's highest priority, guided by The Roche Approach values: Respect, Open-mindedness, Compassion, Humour and Effort. Pupils are supported in a warm, safe environment where they are recognised in weekly assemblies for positive conduct. Room at The Roche provides a wellbeing drop-in space during playtimes and lunchtimes, staffed by the pastoral care team, with confidential conversations and access to external professionals when needed. The school also provides a supportive framework to help pupils manage stress and maintain emotional wellbeing.