Independent School Fulham | Primary & Secondary School

A Progressive Primary and Secondary School for Families in Fulham

Liberty Woodland School is an independent school near Fulham, offering a progressive education for primary and secondary school children.

We educate children between the ages of 3 and 18 on our beautiful 4.5-acre campus, balancing an academically rigorous curriculum with the personal development of our students. We help to prepare children for the future by building confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers.

Located in Morden, we welcome families from across London and are within easy reach of Fulham, around a 30-minute drive away. We also offer a minibus service from Fulham, Wandsworth, and Southfields.

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Why Families in Fulham Choose Liberty Woodland School

We are proud to offer families a progressive approach to primary and secondary education that makes learning joyful and develops strong humans, as well as strong qualifications.

Here are just some of the many reasons why families from Fulham choose us:

Our academic outcomes are above national averages
We are an International Baccalaureate World School that encourages students to explore their curiosity and think independently
We are committed to protecting childhood, giving children access to vast green spaces and natural surroundings
We have a strong focus on environmental awareness and outdoor learning
We take the mental health of students seriously and embed well-being practices into daily school life
Our small class sizes allow us to provide individual attention to students, ensuring each child is deeply known by our teaching team
The school follows a 4-day week, no homework and no uniform structure, encouraging children to learn with freedom

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Our Approach to Primary Education

Our primary school is based in Morden Lodge and offers children from Fulham a supportive learning environment that allows them to grow in confidence and independence.

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Project based learning

Project based learning is an important part of our primary school teaching that encourages learning to go beyond surface-level knowledge acquisition. Children get to focus on the real-world application of learning, choosing a topic to produce a long-term project on.

By following a project based learning approach, we aim to make education intellectually challenging, as well as relevant and meaningful to children’s lives.

Outdoor play and education

The school has access to 4.5 acres of natural space, and we encourage regular outdoor play and outdoor learning. We also incorporate a lot of natural movement as part of our primary curriculum.

An outdoor approach to learning supports the physical health of children in early years, as well as the development of key motor skills. Children also get to build their confidence through play and exploration.

Building independence and confidence

We believe in the importance of letting children make decisions about their learning. Our students are encouraged to choose which topics they want to learn more about, develop project proposals based on their chosen topic, and share their findings and ideas with their peers.

Our dedicated teaching team don’t direct our students’ learning, they guide it - supporting children to build on their self-confidence and decision-making skills. By giving children the freedom to explore topics as they please, we aim to prepare them for the transition into secondary education.

Our Approach to Secondary Education

Our secondary school is located in Ivy Lodge, and offers families in Fulham access to a progressive, IB education that encourages deep, independent learning.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB)

Our secondary school students follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The IB is a well-respected and highly valued alternative to traditional GCSEs and is widely recognised by universities and employers.

Students build a deep understanding of a range of subjects, including language and literature, language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, arts, and more. They are encouraged to think critically and focus on different global perspectives, helping to create well-rounded and responsible global citizens.

Self-directed learning

Instead of coming into school on Fridays, secondary school students are given the opportunity to practice independent, self-directed learning. They are given the freedom to work on their own personal projects for a subject of their choosing whenever and however they please.

Our flipped learning approach helps to prepare students for further education, where self-directed study forms a major part of learning.

A focus on environmentalism

We are committed to teaching children about the complex environmental challenges we are currently facing as part of our curriculum. We focus on environmentalism to inspire children to be a positive force for change and be responsible for the environment they live in.

Life at Liberty Woodland School

Children & Teacher inspecting their findings from a pond

Our community

At Liberty Woodland School, we arrange a variety of events throughout the year that aim to bring our students, staff, and parents together. We have built a supportive school community where everyone can get involved and build strong connections.

For example, we host exhibitions throughout the year in winter, spring, and summer, where students can present their work to authentic audiences. We also put on experience mornings where parents can join in with lessons and learn alongside their children.

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Children discovering the garden & plants

Extracurricular activities and enrichment

We encourage children to engage with their interests by offering a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. Children can get involved in:

Music
Drama
Forest skills
Gardening
Sports
Book club

Secondary school students can also take part in a Service in Action programme, and we organise residential trips starting from Year 1.

Mental health and well-being support

We support the mental health and well-being of our primary school and secondary school students by integrating helpful well-being practices into every school day through morning meetings and built-in time for mindfulness and meditation.

It is important that our students are happy, healthy, and fully present so they can make the most of learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Admissions for Families in Fulham

Primary school admissions

Our primary school welcomes children from Fulham between the ages of 4 and 11. The admission process is simple: enquire with us, visit the school, and attend a stay and play session or a taster day. Our admissions team will then offer a place at the school based on your child’s application, trial session feedback, and discussions with parents.

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Secondary school admissions

Our secondary school is for children between the ages of 12 and 18. The admissions process includes an initial enquiry, a visit to the school, an online application, and a taster day. All of this will be taken into account by our admissions team before offering a place at the school.

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Fees and funding

Our termly fees differ according to your child’s school year and whether they require a minibus seat. If your family is in need of financial assistance, we offer bursaries and scholarships.

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Travelling to Liberty Woodland School from Fulham

Liberty Woodland School is located in Morden, a short distance from Fulham. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport and takes around 30 minutes. We provide an optional minibus service to help children from Fulham get to and from the school.

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Visit the School Grounds Near Fulham

We understand how important it is to choose the right school for your child. We offer open days throughout the year to help make that decision easier.

We encourage families from Fulham and the surrounding areas to visit us and explore our expansive school grounds, talk to staff about our progressive approach to education, and experience how Liberty Woodland School helps develop children educationally and independently.