Empowering Children For Life
Contemporary Waldorf Education from 3 to 18 years
Welcome!
‘Excellence in education using Waldorf principles is at the heart of everything we do’
Welcome to our dynamic, all-through Waldorf school.
Intellectual curiosity, confidence and compassion along with critical thinking and a passion for life characterise our pupils.
Our outstanding contemporary Waldorf curriculum is from 3 to 18 years, with pupils gaining the international NZCSE qualification - seen by UK universities and UCAS as equivalent to IB & A-Levels.
We’re creating future leaders, innovators, problem-solvers and agile-thinkers - enabling people to always be the best of themselves, as they grow from the child they are today to becoming the adult of tomorrow.
Come to see us in action! Visit our Kindergarten, Lower, Middle and Upper School.
An extraordinary education from 3-18
Creating the innovators and leaders of tomorrow
Why choose us?
Integrated & Holistic Curriculum
Waldorf education is expertly designed to meet the academic, physical and emotional developmental needs of children from 3-18 years. Our curriculum expands in breadth, depth and complexity as pupils progress from the early and primary years through to becoming teenagers and young adults.
Teaching is academically rigorous and delivered through integrated and dynamic themes rather than narrow single subjects, going beyond remembering facts and figures to enabling independent thinking and an understanding of how to use knowledge.
Every element of our curriculum is interconnected to enable holistic learning and thinking. Achievements and educational attainment are based on in-depth multi-disciplinary projects and year-long continuous assessments, with our students graduating with the NZCSE 3-year qualification, recognised in the UK and internationally.
Original & Critical Thinkers
We create students with the capacity for lively, curious and creative thinking, able to work well with others and become balanced, well-adjusted and, importantly, happy and confident individuals.
Our classes are ‘whole-brain activities’ that challenge pupils to bring together cognitive ability, sequential thinking, physical skills & artistic sensibility.
STEM subjects, languages and humanities are all integrated, with art, crafts, music, sport and movement as part of every day school life.
We create meaningful learning in which experience underpins knowledge, and explore academic subject matter in-depth, with self-driven research and project work from a young age.
In a world where information is at the click of a button we’re ambitious for our children. We empower them with the ability to problem solve, come up with ideas and think ‘outside-the-box’ with a ‘can-do’ attitude, developing a holistic knowledge and insight of subjects.
Joyful & Immersive Education
From our Kindergarten all the way to our 18-year olds, we put our young people at the heart of everything we do. Our joyful and immersive education empowers children to become capable, thoughtful, ethical and resilient individuals, able to thrive as they grow.
Learning includes experiential trips, visits, physical activities and practical projects along with the arts and sport. Our Waldorf classes have a sense of team-work, community and camaraderie, where the individuality of each child is acknowledged and celebrated.
We introduce technology in education in Class 6, at the developmentally appropriate age 11-12, and then use it as a tool to enhance real-life learning rather than replace it.
Our children are able to confidently find their place in the modern world, to be happy in themselves and make a positive contribution to society.
We put young people at the heart of education
"Waldorf education places the development of the individual child in the focal point…"
UNESCO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION
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Kindergarten
Early Years Age 3-6
Nursery, Pre-School & InfantA joyful start to school life
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Lower School
Primary Years Age 6-11
Class 1-5Formal education begins
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Middle School
Secondary Years Age 11-14
Class 6-8Academic Breadth & Depth
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Upper School
Secondary Years Age 14-18
Class 9-12Our pathway to Higher Education
For the whole school journey
Inspiring Education For 3-18 years
Preparing our students for university, work and to make the most of life.
The International Waldorf Qualification - NZCSE
Our 15-18 year old pupils study the international NZCSE - the only academic qualification fully based on the broad Waldorf curriculum - and equivalent to A-Levels or International Baccalaureate.
Our 3-year course is based on continuous assessment, accepted by UK Universities and recognised by UCAS.
UK University offers for NZCSE students include:
Aeronautical Engineering (Leeds)
Physics (Cambridge)
Mathematics & Computer Science (York)
Biological Science (Durham)
English Lit (Newcastle)
Acting (RADA)
Psychology (Bristol)
Aeronautical Engineering (Leeds) Physics (Cambridge) Mathematics & Computer Science (York) Biological Science (Durham) English Lit (Newcastle) Acting (RADA) Psychology (Bristol)
Upper School
Age 14-18
Our Upper School is the pathway to university and beyond and covers the final four years of school up to the age of 18. We enable pupils to thrive as they develop into happy and confident young adults.
Our Waldorf curriculum increases in depth and breadth with projects integrating maths, sciences, languages, humanities, arts and crafts, plus sports, international trips and visits.
Students study the international 3-year NZCSE qualification plus sit Maths & English GCSE.
Lower & Middle School
Age 7-14
Formal education begins in Class 1 with the foundations of mathematics and literacy being taught interactively and interwoven into all subjects. Specialist French and German language classes begin along with music and movement.
We track academic progress and attainment through on-going teacher assessment rather than formal testing or exams and children develop a lifelong love of learning.
Kindergarten
Age 3-6
The perfect start to life for children aged 3-6, full of imagination, care, nature and discovery.
Mrs Babiche Deysel - Interim Principal
Babiche Deysel has a diverse and extensive background in education, both in the UK and abroad. She has a deep understanding of children's needs and a special interest in improving educational outcomes for children with SEN.
Her vast experience in Senior Leadership and adherence to Waldorf principles are driving factors to her holistic approach in fostering children's development.
We’re part of something bigger
Welcome to Waldorf
Waldorf schools form the largest group of independent schools in the world with 1,200+ schools in 80 countries - from the UK, France and Germany, across Europe and Scandinavia to the USA, South Africa, India, Kenya, South America, the Middle East, Japan, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Norway, Australia and Tanzania.
State-funded in many European countries, Waldorf is multi-cultural and non-religious. Schools thrive in an array of diverse cultures and spiritual beliefs with the local curriculum reflecting each country’s own heritage.
Waldorf Schools were some of the first schools in South Africa to educate white and black children in the same class. In the Middle East the Ein Bustan school on the West Bank brings together Arab and Jewish colleagues to work side by side educating Arab and Jewish children together. The Holywood Steiner School in Northern Ireland was one of the first schools to teach both Catholic and Protestant children together.
Waldorf education is inspired by the innovative Austrian academic and philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) who applied his ideas to education, medicine, architecture and social reform.
We’re a member of Waldorf UK, the national body for Waldorf education.
Waldorf pupils are encouraged to be and think for themselves.
The Waldorf curriculum gives pupils the freedom and confidence to go on to any profession. From astrophysics to doctor, from musician to engineer; from teacher to scientist, from artist to policy maker.
Waldorf pupils have impact!
Waldorf UK Alumni
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Nic Hailey
CEO of NGO International Alert. Formerly UK High Commissioner to Kenya: Director General of Transformation with the UK Foreign Office and Deputy Ambassador to Kabul. He gained an MA in English Language and Literature with Cambridge University.
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Rebeca Gonçalves
Works for the European Space Agency and the International Space University. Focusing on commercialisation and innnovation for human and robotic space exploration. Read Biology, gaining a First Class Hons Degree at Bristol University, and a Masters degree in Astrobiology with Wageningen University.
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Adam Henderson
PhD student, University of Edinburgh. Researching the carbon impacts of changes within the energy system. He gained a Masters in Sustainable Energy Systems and a First from UEA in Energy Engineering,
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Matt Rene
Multi award-winning director and producer, with projects across high end drama, comedy, children’s, entertainment, factual and reality. His work features on BBC, MTV, C4 and Netflix and includes the BAFTA winning, family drama series, Lovely Little Farm for Apple TV+.
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Dr Sophie Brett
Policy Specialist in the Prosper Policy Team, bringing people together from government, business, and civil society for a prosperous and sustainable Scotland. She previously used her environment and resource policy expertise for the charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.
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James McCullagh
Professor of Biological Chemistry at University of Oxford and Director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Facility. Leads a multidisciplinary team exploring fundamental biochemical processes and developing biotechnology innovations across cancer metabolism, anti-microbial resistance and early detection of disease.
A very human education.
The world that our children are growing up into is changing rapidly. Research by the OECD shows creativity and critical thinking are key skills needed for our complex, globalised and increasingly digitalised economies and societies.
Our Waldorf education prepares children to be the adults of tomorrow with a positive and caring relationship to people, society and the environment we live in.
We teach young people to interrogate the world and find intellectual and practical solutions to problems so they grow into balanced adults with the self-belief to embrace whatever changes happen in their lifetime, and play an active part in their world.
We are a leading UK Waldorf independent school and proud to be part of the global Waldorf network. This short film by the Association of Waldorf Schools North America commemoraties 100 Years of Waldorf education.
What Our Parents Say
PART OF THE UK’S BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS NETWORK
‘Teaching enables pupils to make good progress…’
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‘Pupils feel listened to…’
’Leadership and management fulfil their responsibilities effectively so that all independent standards are consistently met and pupils’ wellbeing is supported.’
We are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and meet all Statutory standards.
The ISI is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England. We’re a proud member of the ISA, the registered charity that represents the heads of the UK’s best independent schools.
We are proud to hold RHS School Gardening Award Level 4. Gardening enriches the entire curriculum from science, literacy and maths, to geography, art and design and PSHE and also helps pupils to protect wildlife and nature.
Visit Us
You’ll find us in leafy SE3, close to Greenwich, the O2, Canary Wharf, Blackheath, Eltham and easily accessible from all areas of London, Kent & beyond.
We’re next to Main Line Rail, have great bus links, fast access to the Jubilee Line, Queen Elizabeth Line & DLR. We’re just 15 minutes from London Bridge and less than 30 minutes to Cannon St, Kings Cross, Charing Cross and Dartford, with connections to Clapham, Peckham, Victoria and beyond from nearby Blackheath Rail.
Our Kindergarten, Lower & Middle School are based at Woodlands, Myceane Road, our Upper School is based in Charlton House.
Kindergarten, Lower, Middle School
Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, London SE3 7SE
Upper School
Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE
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