Welcome to Orley Farm – Here at Orley Farm, we understand how important choosing a new school is for the whole family. We are here to guide and support you through the process every step of the way. Being on the doorstep to London with great...
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Welcome to Orley Farm School
Orley Farm is a vibrant co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 13 that specialises in shaping well-rounded, confident children through a blend of academic excellence and exceptional pastoral support.
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Welcome from the Headmaster
We believe that education is not just about the end destination. It’s not just about grades, or academic achievement — the journey matters just as much.
Today’s children have quite the journey ahead of them. The world has never been more uncertain. The way we live, work, communicate, and spend our free time have all fundamentally changed.
Meeting this reality means children need to be fearless. They need to be curious. And they need to learn how to embrace uncertainty with an open mind.
At Orley Farm School, our mission is to shape independent, well-rounded children that are able to thrive in an ever-changing world. We create an environment where children aren’t afraid to ask questions, challenge themselves, find their passion for learning, and take the lead in their own learning journeys.
With a 170-year history of producing well-rounded students, evolution and progress are in our DNA. Together with our outstanding teachers, families, and children, we are committed to guiding every student on this journey, preparing them for the challenges — and opportunities — ahead.
Welcome to Orley Farm — we’re excited to meet you.
Tim Calvey
Headmaster
Breaking News
Orley Farm are launching a podcast – do click on the link below for our first episode!
Our 3 Educational Pillars
Pastoral Life
Academic Life
Opportunities
At Orley Farm, our mission is to prepare every student to follow their own journey. There are three key pillars to this approach that form the heart of everything we do.
A well-rounded academic curriculum
Our diverse and comprehensive curriculum provides the foundation for developing well-rounded individuals who not only achieve academically, but who feel encouraged to explore and discover their passions.
Our curriculum offers exceptional opportunities to nurture our students’ adaptability, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. We go beyond academic excellence, instilling values of empathy, open-mindedness, and a deep understanding of the world.
Delivering outstanding pastoral care
Happy students learn better. Valued and understood students are more engaged and have healthier self-esteem.
This is our philosophy for pastoral care at Orley Farm.
Our outstanding pastoral care creates a supportive, caring environment that nurtures our students’ holistic development, with a focus on fostering personal growth through emotional, social, and psychological well-being.
Fostering development beyond the classroom
We believe that developing education isn’t just about what happens in the classroom — it’s also about encouraging and exploring skills and interests outside of it.
At Orley Farm, we nurture these opportunities for growth with extracurricular activities, volunteering, and passion projects that are designed to equip our students with the creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to navigate an ever-evolving world.
OrleyX, our innovative after school programme, offers our students unmatched access to develop their skills under the guidance of experts in subjects including sports, engineering, music, performing arts, and chess.
Learning for Life – We want our children to lead rich and fulfilling lives, whichever path they choose to tread! We call this the Orley Farm Way and a core aspect is delivered through our innovative ‘Edge’ programme. The programme is unique and has been...
Exceptional facilities in a natural setting – Orley Farm’s school grounds cover 39 acres of fields, woodlands, and meadows, providing a tranquil and green space right on the doorstep of the capital city. Boasting purpose-built, modern facilities, the interior of the school is just as...
Admissions
Choosing the right school for your child can be quite a daunting and sometimes confusing experience. Here at Orley Farm we aim to make the admissions process as easy as we possibly can.
The first step is to make contact with us either via our website, email or telephone. Once you have requested our prospectus, we will post a hard copy out to you with a registration form included.
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