Years 3 and 4
Children progressing into or joining Year 3 and 4 get to make those key next steps in their growing independence and enjoyment of new and exciting challenges.
In Years 3 and 4 whilst they continue to be taught in their classrooms for most of their lessons, they enjoy further specialist teaching and facilities for sport, art, music, drama, computing and digital learning, Design Technology, French, and Lab Science. Pupils in both year groups are placed in ability sets for Maths.
As the pupils enter Year 5, Lochinver House further independence and opportunities develop, in a model of learning more akin to a senior school. Form Tutors are introduced and pupils are taught entirely by our team of subject specialist teachers. The pupils visit their form rooms for registration and PSHEE, and pastoral support and move to subject-specific classrooms for lessons. Our curriculum is designed specifically to extend and enrich learning at all levels, and to prepare pupils for 11+ and 13+ entry to senior schools. With an eye on these important examinations, we add further curriculum time for English, maths and reasoning, yet without narrowing the broad curriculum offer provided.
With a high number of staff who have trained both in secondary and primary education, providing subject specialist teaching, we can provide unique teaching excellence that enables pupils to be continually stretch to achieve more than they thought possible.
Years 5 to 8
With even an even smaller teacher to pupil ratio in Years 5 to 8, we are able to adapt teaching to each individual’s needs and abilities, both through support and challenge.
Independent learning, self-discipline and taking responsibility are key, as is keeping a sense of fun, exploration, and discovery. Creativity is encouraged in the delivery of lessons and staff make full use of the latest technology to complement and enhance the pupils’ learning.
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The result is the incredibly positive feedback we receive from senior schools receiving our Year 8 and Year 6 pupils. Although not the route for all, those pupils who stay to Year 8, are given the time and careful nurturing input to ensure that they mature and develop in such a way that their transition to Year 9 for senior school is both seamless and advantageous in their ongoing development. A large majority of our pupils stay until the end of Year 8, aided by strong preparations given to the 11+ deferred entrance assessments, and first-rate pastoral care. |
They can easily recognise our Lochinver House pupils; their values (kindness, honesty and respect), maturity, and aptitudes enabling confidence, yet not arrogance.
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Start Small, Think Big – Begin Your Journey with Lochinver House
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. At Lochinver House, we are proud to offer a nurturing and inspiring environment where children grow in confidence, develop resilience, and learn to think big from the very beginning.
While this website offers a glimpse into life at our school, nothing compares to seeing the School in action. We warmly invite you to experience the atmosphere, meet our dedicated staff, and witness first-hand the enthusiasm and curiosity of our pupils.
Book a Visit or Register for Our Open Days
We host regular Open Days throughout the year and would be delighted to welcome you. These events provide a wonderful opportunity to explore our facilities, speak to current pupils and teachers, and discover what makes Lochinver House such a special place to learn and grow.
If you prefer a more personal introduction to the school, we also offer individual tours by appointment. To arrange your visit, please contact our Registrar, Anne Meir, who will be happy to assist you and answer any questions.
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Simply submit your enquiry using the link below, and a member of our admissions team will be in touch shortly to discuss your visit or provide more information about our admissions process.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lochinver House School, a place where children ‘Start Small, Think Big, and embark on a lifelong journey of learning and discovery.
