About Us | Ivy House School

The Ideal Environment for Fostering Excellence

Ivy House School prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while also fostering a love of learning. The school imparts upon its pupils the notion that they can achieve remarkable feats, guided by their belief in hard work and determination. Our approach is student-centred and involves a tailored curriculum, ensuring academic success and entrance into some of the top senior day and boarding schools in the UK.

Along with a stimulating curriculum, pupils have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities, such as chess, choir, drama, and gymnastics, all guided by hand-picked expert teachers. The historical significance of the school has influenced its offering of activities. Anna Pavlova, a world-renowned prima ballerina, has inspired Ivy House School’s ballet programme since its early days.

Ivy House School’s values of kindness, inspiration, respect and forgiveness serve as guiding principles, enabling pupils to have a truly transformative premium education while preparing them for a future filled with success.

A Word from our Head

Welcome to Ivy House School. Situated in leafy Hampstead, we are a unique Ofsted Outstanding school where academic excellence is achieved in a safe, familiar community.

We believe that children reach their true potential when they feel safe, secure and valued as part of the community. Ivy House School’s pupils learn in an environment which is deeply focused on nurturing the individual; where they enjoy learning and develop a passion for knowledge.

Our individualised approach enables us to tailor learning to the needs of each child, enabling success in all curriculum areas. Learning is further enhanced through our wide range of extracurricular activities taught by specialist teachers.

We teach our pupils that, through hard work and determination, they can achieve great things. Our pupils will grow to be confident and resilient young adults, well-prepared for the wider world.

If you would like to come and visit us, meet our pupils and staff, and see what life is like at Ivy House School, it will be my pleasure to give you a personal tour.

Mr Donal Brennan - Headteacher

Our Curriculum

At Ivy House School, we offer a broad and stimulating programme in which learners:

Gain experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical and aesthetic and creative education in a happy, secure and stimulating environment, learning to work with concentration and enthusiasm.
Acquire speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills.
Understand their importance as individuals, developing the skills to become lifelong learners and well-rounded, happy, confident children.
Are excited by and enjoy learning and investigating.
Are encouraged to be independent learners, who are aware and take control of their own learning.
Explore a curriculum that promotes democracy, the rule of Law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
Develop their talents, interests and self-belief.
Are well-prepared for their secondary school entrance exams.

Aims & Ethos

Our aims and ethos underpin every aspect of school life. We believe children reach their true potential when they feel safe, secure and valued as part of a supportive community; as such, we are committed to delivering high-quality teaching provision in a nurturing family-oriented environment.

We recognise that each child is an individual, with unique strengths and abilities. It is our aim to provide guidance that allows pupils to flourish academically and go on to effect change, making a positive contribution to society through their academic abilities and moral compass. By living out our aims and ethos, we hope to instil a passion to learn, the motivation to achieve and the desire to excel.

Our Ethos

Ivy House School aims to provide high-quality education in a caring, supportive environment, ensuring each learner develops fully as an individual who is well-adjusted and contributes to the wider community.

Our Aims

To provide an informal yet structured and happy environment where each member of the community is valued and secure and there is a commitment to encouraging individual development.
To promote high standards in all areas of school life.
To encourage self-discipline, self-motivation, self-respect and respect for others.
To provide a broad, balanced curriculum which encourages children to realise their potential.
To foster a lively and varied learning environment.
To work in partnership with parents, encouraging regular dialogue in the best interests of the child.

Discover how your child can flourish in our stimulating, nurturing environment. Begin your journey by enquiring today.

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