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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 school. Pupils and staff smile, thrive and achieve in this people-centric environment and impressive results prove the adage that happy children do well.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 280 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £22,506 - £23,085 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Wandsworth
Headteacher
Head
Jonny Gilbert
Since September 2024, Jonny Gilbert, previously deputy head. He studied history at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, then worked for English Heritage as manager of Kenwood House in Hampstead. After a PGCE at Brunel University, he taught in south
Entrance
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
- Open days
- As published on the website. Tours by appointment.
Exit
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
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review The Roche School recognises that personal communication through mobile technologies is an accepted part of everyday life for pupils, staff and parents/carers but requires that such technologies need to be used safely and appropriately within school. Pupils are not allowed to keep their mobile phones, smart watches or fit-bits with them in school and have to hand them in to the school office or teacher at the start of the school day and collect them at the end of the school day. The sending of abusive or inappropriate messages or content via mobile phones or personal devices is forbidden by any member of the school community.
Pupils
Money matters
Fees remain very competitive. Means tested bursaries (up to 100 per cent) available, plus access schemes and scholarships.
- Fee information
- £22,506 - £23,085 pa
Our view
Established in 1983 by Carmen Roche who was intent on delivering ‘thorough teaching in a homely environment’. Her husband, James, became principal some years later. Both still involved and daughter Sophie (a former pupil) is currently a teacher and
The last word
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
