Setting Her Up For The Future

As children grow, so do the opportunities available to them. 

At Clarence House, our role is to ensure that those opportunities remain as broad and exciting as possible. 

Through specialist teaching, personalised guidance and outstanding preparation for secondary school, we help every child develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take the next step successfully. 

Specialist Teaching from Subject Experts 

At Clarence House, every subject is taught by a specialist teacher. 

Our teachers are experts in their fields, bringing deep subject knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine passion into every lesson. Children benefit from learning with teachers who have chosen to specialise because they love their subject and believe in its importance within a child's education. 

This creates a learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and subjects are brought to life by teachers who are eager to share their expertise and inspire the next generation. 

Easing the transition to Secondary School 

Clarence House is deliberately structured to promote independence and prepare children for the next stage of their educational journey in a small and warm environment. 

Rather than remaining in a single classroom throughout the day, pupils move between specialist learning environments, including our Science Laboratory, Art Studio, Performance Space and Makerspace. 

By learning in dedicated subject spaces and moving independently between lessons, children gradually develop the organisational skills, responsibility and confidence they will need when they move on to secondary education. 

For many pupils, this means the transition to their next school feels familiar and exciting rather than daunting. 

Keeping Doors Open 

Choosing a school at seven should never mean limiting a child's options at eleven. 

Our curriculum is ambitious, carefully sequenced and designed to provide children with the strongest possible foundations for future success. Alongside excellent day-to-day teaching, we offer a carefully planned programme that prepares children for a wide range of secondary school destinations. 

One of the strengths of our approach is that preparation begins early and develops gradually. From Year 3 onwards, children are introduced each week to Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Building Academic Vocabulary. This gentle, cumulative approach allows knowledge, confidence and exam skills to build naturally over time, avoiding the need for intensive preparation later in a child's school journey. 

By the time pupils reach Years 5 and 6, these skills are already familiar. Children are therefore able to approach entrance assessments with confidence, drawing upon years of carefully structured learning rather than short-term cramming. 

Alongside academic preparation, we provide personalised guidance for families navigating the next stage of their child's educational journey. From helping parents understand the range of options available to supporting applications, assessments and interviews, we work closely with families every step of the way. 

We know that success looks different for every child. Whether a pupil progresses to a grammar school, an independent senior school or another setting that is right for them, our aim remains the same: 

To ensure they leave Clarence House with every door open and every opportunity within reach. 

Achievement Without Pressure 

At Clarence House, preparation for the future begins early, but that does not mean childhood is rushed. 

Our carefully structured approach allows knowledge and confidence to develop gradually over several years. Children are not subjected to intensive last-minute preparation or excessive testing. Instead, they experience a broad and engaging education that builds the skills they need naturally over time. 

Academic success is important, but it is only one part of a child's development. We believe children achieve their best when they feel happy, supported and confident in themselves. 

Every child is known as an individual, so we recognise when challenge is needed, when reassurance is needed and when a child simply needs someone to believe in them. 

Alongside academic learning, children enjoy leadership opportunities, creative subjects, sporting experiences, educational visits and meaningful contributions to school life. They are encouraged to pursue their interests, develop their talents and discover what makes them unique. 

Our aim is not simply to prepare children for an examination. Our aim is to develop confident young people who are ready to thrive wherever their journey takes them. 

Leadership and Responsibility 

Academic achievement is only one part of a child's development. 

Throughout their time at Clarence House, pupils are encouraged to take on meaningful leadership roles and make a positive contribution to school life. 

Opportunities include: 

• Pupil Parliament 
• Eco-Committee 
• School Librarians 
• House Captains 
• Year 6 Leadership Roles 
• Supporting and mentoring younger pupils 
• Representing the school within the wider community 

These experiences help children develop confidence, communication skills, initiative and a sense of responsibility for the world around them. 

Leadership at Clarence House is not reserved for a select few. Every child is encouraged to contribute, lead and make a difference. 

Learning Beyond the School Gates 

We believe education should connect children with the world around them. 

Whilst our classrooms provide the foundation for learning, some of the most memorable experiences take place beyond them. We make extensive use of our local community, helping pupils engage with the people, places and opportunities that surround them. 

Educational visits, community partnerships and real-world learning experiences help children understand how their learning connects to the wider world, whilst encouraging independence, curiosity and a sense of social responsibility. Through our unique position in Hampton Hill high street the girls make use of local amenities - Hampton Hill theatre, the Little Gym and Bushy Park – to name a few. 

By looking beyond four walls, children gain experiences that broaden their horizons and enrich their education. 

Every Child Known 

Perhaps the greatest strength of Clarence House is that every child is truly known. 

We understand their strengths, celebrate their achievements and support them through challenges. We know when to stretch, when to encourage and when to simply listen. 

This individual approach allows children to grow academically whilst developing the confidence, resilience and self-belief that will serve them throughout their lives. 

As children prepare to leave us for the next stage of their education, they do so not only with strong academic foundations, but with the maturity, independence and character needed to embrace the opportunities ahead. 

Every Door Open. Every Child Known. 

Clarence House combines specialist teaching, exceptional pastoral care and expert secondary school preparation to ensure that children leave us with confidence in themselves, belief in their abilities and a wide range of exciting opportunities ahead of them. 

We are proud not only of the schools our pupils move on to, but of the young people they become along the way.