Thorpe House School

"Since joining Thorpe house school, my sons have gained so much through the school community, especially through not only academics but also the caring and nurturing environment that the school shows. The opportunities are excellent. Forest school and the young voices choir are activities they thoroughly enjoy."

"Such a beautiful and wonderfully led school! My husband and I have been Thorpe parents now for 8 years so we have seen a few changes over that time - most of which have had an extremely positive impact and have benefitted the school and pupils. We have two boys at the school - each of them are thriving academically and emotionally in the nurturing and positive environment which, among many other things, encourages self-discipline, respect, manners and kindness. The opportunities afforded to the boys is fantastic - particular favourites with my boys are Forest School, swimming and the sporting events and fixtures not to mention the array of after school clubs. It is my belief that the success of the school is down to the cohort of incredible teaching and support staff that sets the school apart from others in the area. The staff perfectly compliment the school’s ethos and this has created a community which is inclusive, caring and extremely supportive. This support is not only given to our boys as individuals but also extended to us as a family and for this we will always be so grateful. We cannot recommend Thorpe House more highly and we are so very pleased that our boys have the opportunity to continue their academic journey at this school."

"We are delighted with the progress our son has made in the Lower School of Thorpe House, and cannot recommend it enough. It is the perfect setting for young boys to grow, learn and fulfil their academic and social potential. The school strives for excellence and offers a wide range of extra curricular opportunities, whilst still maintaining a cosy, friendly ‘family’ feel. The boys are nurtured, encouraged and challenged academically, but also learn important life skills such as communication, self-awareness, responsibility and empathy. The staff we have met are all very caring and supportive. They understand the unique needs of every child and adapt their teaching accordingly, whilst still building cohesion within the school. The school values it’s history and traditions, yet has a modern curriculum and teaching style, which means boys are well prepared for life in a rapidly changing world. Thorpe House offers the well-rounded education that we wanted for our son, and we are so glad we found it!"

"We have had a wonderful experience at Thorpe House Lower School with our youngest son. It is an amazing community with caring and supportive staff, open and friendly families, and exceptionally nurturing teachers. Small class sizes mean that children of various abilities can thrive side-by-side, with learning journeys catered to help them grow and develop individually. The academic program is engaging, fun, and rigorous when it needs to be. Tantamount, the extra-curricular activities on offer are diverse and well suited to piquing and stimulating young minds. The teachers have been the bedrock for us. Each year we think we can't possibly get someone as warm, kind, considerate and attentive as the last, and yet we are pleasantly surprised each September. Mrs. Doran, the head of the lower school, leads by example and has an amazing way of connecting with the boys, who both love and respect her. We have had an overwhelmingly positive journey from day one, and cannot recommend the school more wholeheartedly."

"We have our boys at the school and are incredibly pleased with all aspects of life at Thorpe. The child centred approach is a huge departure from our previous experiences. The quality of teaching and professionalism are second to none, and both our sons (who have very different learning needs and styles) are thriving. The vast array of clubs, extracurricular events and sports have helped immensely to build their confidence and afford them lots of new experiences. The all-encompassing pastural care is something that has really stood out to us, making for very happy and confident boys."