The Roche School

Since September 2025, Charlotte Doherty. Has been at The Roche School for 15 years, teaching in various roles alongside completing her teaching training and has held almost every management role ahead of becoming headteacher. She attended a grammar

Non-selective. Majority join nursery (here or sister nursery, Keswick House - waiting list for both at age two) or reception on a first come, first served basis. Two or three classes per year group with 15 to 18 pupils in each. Years with two classes

Vast majority of children stay until 11 to enjoy ‘a Roche School education and the benefits of being at the top of the school’. Early departures tend to be those moving out of area. Impressive lists of offers (from around 40 schools) with a haul of

Nursery integrates Montessori approach with early years curriculum. Pink water with glitter attracted our attention. Elsewhere, a home corner, complete with kitchen equipment and a dog and puppy in a basket, was proving popular with a cohort who have

Numbers of SEND pupils vary from five to 20 per cent. School says, ‘It is in our DNA to support any child,’ and there’s close collaboration between school and home. Support generally provided in class but 1 to 1 sessions with on-site specialist

EAL pupils are assessed, supported and monitored to ensure language is never a barrier to reaching potential. Classroom management and provision are adjusted when indicated.

Music is described as ‘incredible’. Choir and orchestra open to all and, we were told, 'Name an instrument and they will find a teacher.' In the upper school assembly, children sang lustily, conducted by the director of music and accompanied by a

Strong sport delivered by ‘amazing teachers’ either on-site (games and dance) or in Wandsworth Park (PE). Sport is inclusive, fixtures numerous and, apart from girls’ football, the teams are mixed. The netball team has met with particular success

Consistent with the ethos of the school, wellbeing is prioritised for everyone. Room at The Roche is a safe space off the playground where children can pop in to discuss any problem or anxiety they may have with dedicated and trained staff; teachers

The school reflects the multiculturalism of the local area and parents (mostly professional with both working) embrace this wholeheartedly. They applaud attitudes to diversity and neurodiversity (which ‘help the pupils to become perceptive and

Fees remain very competitive. Means tested bursaries (up to 100 per cent) available, plus access schemes and scholarships.

No pretentious window dressing here and no doubt at all that energy, investment and care is directed where it matters most: the pupils. Space may be at a premium, but what stands out at The Roche is the massive heart at the centre of this small