The Roche School

Children can arrive from 8am and lessons start at 8.40am.

Lessons finish at staggered times between 3pm and 4.15pm depending on the year group. Children can then stay on for clubs or after-school care that runs until 6.30pm.

Yes, children can be at school from 8am until 6.30pm for after-school care.

We have alternative food items for certain special diets.

All classes have Smart Boards and pupils use iPads and computers as part of various lessons such as Computing and History.

We continued to provide a thorough learning programme during lockdown with lessons provided all day online, including boosters and interventions with small groups.

No but all the major faiths are represented amongst our student cohort.

Diversity is a major focus at The Roche School and we welcome pupils of all faiths and cultures. Our Diversity Lead runs sessions on inclusivity and pupils are alerted to its importance.

We have 21 ethnicities and around 40 nationalities in the school.

We offer around 50 clubs each week and details can be found on our website.

Each year group has PE once a week and will experience lessons based on fundamental movement and skills in lower school, and more individual based sports including gymnastics (vaulting and floor disciplines), fitness and athletics in upper school. In gymnastics, pupils develop skills in balancing, rolling, jumping and shape work. Once confident in these areas, they progress to gymnastic vaulting. In fitness lessons pupils begin to learn about different methods of training, the effects of exercise on the body and the benefits of exercise. Pupils are taught track and field disciplines in Year 3 on wards, where they develop and gain understanding of correct running techniques as well as power-based movements in throwing and jumping. We pride ourselves on our pupils' excellent all-round fitness and strength.

Yes, and we have many tournaments against other schools.

We have computer suites, a library, playground, theatre stage, art studio, and a brand new Year 6 centre dedicated to the pupils' transition to secondary school.

We have access to extensive grounds, a five-minute walk away in Wandsworth Park, and a dance hall that is used for gymnastics and other exercise.

We have many clubs at the school, including some for different languages. We also have a strong English as an Additional Language department to support children free of charge.

Yes. The Roche School is an inclusive school where all children able to learn in a mainstream setting are welcome.

In core subjects, each year group is split into smaller learning groups to ensure that children learn at the right pace for them. We aim to teach children according to their unique learning behaviours, rather than expecting them to adapt to a single prescribed teaching method. Work is differentiated to help each child fulfil their potential. Progress is carefully tracked and if any child is struggling, they are assessed within school and appropriate strategies and interventions are implemented. All children with special educational needs make good progress in this flexible, creative environment where staff are committed to supporting each child.

We coax all pupils to achieve and they obtain excellent results: 90% of children at The Roche School have achieved the Expected Standard in Maths versus the National Average of 75%. 88% of children at The Roche School have achieved the Expected Standard in English versus the National Average of 71%. 46% of children at The Roche School have achieved the Higher Standard in Maths versus the National Average of 21%. 47% of children at The Roche School have achieved the Higher Standard in English versus the National Average of 25%.

If needed, we can refer pupils to an educational psychologist. If a child has an external assessment from an educational psychologist, speech therapist or occupational therapist, relevant staff meet with the parents to discuss the findings in the report. Appropriate strategies or interventions are then put in place.