Independent School Wandsworth | Primary & Secondary School

A Progressive Primary and Secondary School for Families in Wandsworth

Liberty Woodland School is an independent school near Wandsworth offering children between the ages of 3 and 18 a progressive education on our expansive 4.5-acre campus.

Our primary and secondary schools are trusted by families in Wandsworth and its surrounding areas to help develop children into confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers. We are committed to preparing our students for the future by balancing an academically rigorous curriculum with personal development.

Liberty Woodland School is located in Morden and within easy reach of Wandsworth. We are around 20 minutes away by car, and offer a minibus service from Wandsworth, Southfields, and Fulham.

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Why Families in Wandsworth Choose Liberty Woodland School

Our progressive approach to primary and secondary education aims to make learning joyful and helps to develop well-rounded, well-educated individuals with strong qualifications. There are many reasons why families from Wandsworth choose Liberty Woodland School:

Our academic outcomes are above national averages
As an International Baccalaureate World School, we encourage students to explore their curiosity and think independently
We protect childhood by giving children access to our beautiful green campus and natural spaces
We have a strong focus on environmental awareness and outdoor learning
We embed well-being practices into daily school life and consider the mental health of our staff and students a top priority
Each child is deeply known by our teaching team, with small class sizes allowing us to provide individual attention to students
Children learn with freedom, following a 4-day week, no homework and no uniform structure

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Our Approach to Primary Education

Our primary school, based in Morden Lodge, provides children from Wandsworth with a supportive learning environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and enables them to grow in confidence and independence.

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Project based learning

A core part of our primary school curriculum is project based learning. As part of this, children are able to focus on the real-world application of learning, rather than surface-level knowledge acquisition. They choose the topic they would like to produce a long-term project on.

Project based learning makes education intellectually challenging whilst ensuring it is relevant and meaningful to our students’ lives.

Outdoor play and education

With access to 4.5 acres of natural space, we encourage primary school children to regularly engage with outdoor play, natural movement, and outdoor learning as part of our curriculum.

This helps support the physical health and development of children in early years, and allows children to build confidence and independence through play and exploration.

Building independence and confidence

At Liberty Woodland School, we believe children should be able to make decisions about their learning. Our primary school children are given opportunities to choose topics they would like to learn more about, develop project proposals on their chosen topic, and share their work and ideas with their peers.

Our teaching team help guide students’ learning rather than direct it. This aims to help build self-confidence and decision-making skills, as well as prepare children for the transition into secondary education.

Our Approach to Secondary Education

Ivy Lodge, the home of our secondary school, gives students from Wandsworth access to deep, independent learning through a progressive, IB education.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB)

As an International Baccalaureate secondary school, students can build a deep understanding of a range of subjects, from language and literature, language acquisition, and arts, to mathematics and sciences. The IB requires children to think critically and consider global perspectives, moulding them into responsible global citizens.

The IB curriculum is a well-respected and highly valued alternative to traditional GCSEs and is widely recognised by universities and employers.

Self-directed learning

Instead of coming into school on Fridays, our secondary school children are encouraged to engage with independent, self-directed learning. They are given the opportunity to work on a personal project of their choosing whenever and however they want.

Following a flipped learning approach helps prepare students for university-level education, where self-directed study is expected.

A focus on environmentalism

Environmentalism is an important part of our secondary school curriculum. We strongly believe young people should be taught about the complex environmental challenges we are currently facing and how they can be responsible for the world they live in. We aim to inspire them to be a positive force for change.

Life at Liberty Woodland School

Children & Teacher inspecting their findings from a pond

Our community

We host a range of events throughout the year that bring our students, parents, and staff together. We are proud to have built a supportive school community that allows families from locations across London to build strong connections and get involved.

Our winter, spring, and summer exhibitions allow children to present their work to authentic audiences, and our experience mornings allow parents to experience one of our lessons and learn alongside their children.

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Children discovering the garden & plants

Extracurricular activities and enrichment

Students can get involved in a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities, including:

Music
Drama
Forest skills
Gardening
Sports
Book club

We also offer secondary school students an opportunity to take part in a Service in Action programme, and residential trips starting from Year 1.

Mental health and well-being support

We want to protect the mental health and well-being of our primary school and secondary school students, which is why we integrate helpful well-being practices into every school day. These are done through morning meetings and timetabled mindfulness and meditation sessions.

The health and happiness of our students are a priority to us, and we want them to be fully present and prepared to learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Admissions for Families in Wandsworth

Primary school admissions

We welcome children from Wandsworth between the ages of 4 and 11 to our primary school. Our admissions process requires an initial enquiry, a visit to the school, and participation in a stay and play session or a taster day.

Our admissions team will offer a place based on your child’s application, observations from the trial session, and discussions with parents.

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Secondary school admissions

Our secondary school welcomes young people from Wandsworth between the ages of 12 and 18. After an initial enquiry, visit to the school, online application, and taster day session, our admissions team will review everything before offering your child a place at the school.

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Fees and funding

Our termly fees are determined by the school year your child is in and whether they require a seat on our minibus. We also offer bursaries and scholarships for families in Wandsworth who might be in need of financial assistance.

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Travelling to Liberty Woodland School from Wandsworth

Our school grounds are located in Morden, a short distance from Wandsworth. Our campus is easily accessible by car and public transport, and is around a 20-minute drive from Wandsworth.

To make the commute easier for families in Wandsworth, we offer an optional minibus service to help get children to and from school.

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Visit the School Grounds Near Wandsworth

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and it can seem daunting. We offer open days throughout the year that aim to make this decision easier for you.

Families from Wandsworth are welcomed into our primary and secondary school grounds where they can explore, talk to staff about the school, and experience how our progressive approach to education works.

Book to attend an open day today and find out if Liberty Woodland School is a good fit for your family.