United Kingdom, London
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The Roche School has a main building with a large library and dedicated library spaces for Years 5 and 6. It features three computer suites, a sprung-floor dance studio, an in-house pottery kiln, a raised stage and performance space, and an in-house kitchen. The school provides easy access to outdoor facilities including the playing fields and tennis courts of Wandsworth Park and a 33m swimming pool in nearby Putney. The wild spaces of Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park are used for regular Forest School lessons.
On-site facilities include an outdoor area, a sports hall, and a gymnastics and dance studio, with two off-site venues used for sport. The major sports offered are rugby, football, cricket and netball. A wide range of other activities is available, including tennis, hockey, swimming, table tennis, rounders, fencing, street dance and skiing. Fixtures, tournaments and competitions are arranged for all children and place equal emphasis on confidence and ability.
The Art room is a safe space for children to express themselves, with specialist Art teachers. Pupils regularly show work at the Royal Academy Young Artists' Summer Exhibition and at the Roche School Year 6 Art Exhibition. The English program uses high-quality literature and drama to develop language and writing skills, and Shakespeare Week is celebrated across the school. The school maintains a library and three computer suites to support learning, and features an in-house kitchen and raised stage for performances.
Pupils have access to 30+ extra-curricular clubs. Clubs include swimming, gardening, filmmaking and astro-physics. Forest School experiences are offered. The program covers sport, arts and other disciplines to complement classroom learning.
The Roche School is a private, family-owned day school in London that educates children from 2 to 11. It follows the English National Curriculum, with Nursery to Year 6, teaching core subjects across year groups in English and offering Spanish immersion for bilingual learners. The school also integrates EYFS and Montessori-inspired elements to support early development. The Roche School prioritises pupil wellbeing through a daily wellbeing room staffed by a pastoral team and an engaging, enriched English-centric curriculum. Its facilities include a main building with a library, three computer suites, a sprung-floor dance studio, an in-house pottery kiln, a raised stage, and a kitchen, plus access to outdoor spaces such as Wandsworth Park playing fields, nearby tennis courts, and a 33m swimming pool. Regular Forest School sessions use Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. A broad extracurricular offer includes sport, arts, and specialist clubs, underpinned by student leadership and community projects.