Independent School Wimbledon | Primary & Secondary School

A Progressive Primary and Secondary School for Families in Wimbledon

Liberty Woodland School is an independent school for ages 3 to 18, offering primary and secondary education on our beautiful 4.5-acre campus. We prepare children for the future by balancing academic rigour with personal development, helping to create confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers.

Our school is located in Morden, and we welcome families from a range of areas across London. We are within easy reach of Wimbledon, around a 10 to 15-minute drive away.

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Why Families in Wimbledon Choose Liberty Woodland School

We offer a progressive approach to education that differs from traditional schools, and we are fully committed to making learning joyful and developing strong humans as well as strong qualifications. Families from Wimbledon and surrounding areas choose Liberty Woodland School because:

Our academic outcomes are above national averages
We are an International Baccalaureate World School, encouraging children to explore their curiosity and think independently
Children have access to vast green spaces and natural surroundings, helping us to protect their childhood
We have a strong focus on environmental awareness and outdoor learning
Mental health and well-being are embedded in daily school life
Children are deeply known, and our small class sizes allow us to provide individual attention to students
Children are encouraged to 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, offers children from Wimbledon a supportive environment where they can grow in confidence and independence.

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Project based learning

Project based learning is a core part of our primary curriculum, encouraging children to work on a long-term project exploring a real-world topic of their choice. Learning goes beyond surface-level knowledge acquisition and instead focuses on the real-world application of learning. This ensures learning is intellectually challenging and academically rigorous, as well as relevant, meaningful, and purposeful to children’s lives.

Outdoor play and education

We utilise our school grounds to encourage regular outdoor play, outdoor learning, and lots of natural movement as part of our primary school curriculum. An outdoor approach to learning in early years is important in supporting the physical health of children, the development of motor skills, and building confidence through exploration.

Building independence and confidence

At Liberty Woodland School, we enable children to make choices about their learning. They are given opportunities to decide on topics they would like to learn more about and develop project proposals on their chosen topic. They are supported to present work and share ideas with their peers.

Our teaching team are on hand to guide their students’ learning rather than direct it, developing their self-confidence and preparing them for the transition into secondary education.

Our Approach to Secondary Education

Ivy Lodge, home to our private secondary school, is suitable for families in Wimbledon looking for a progressive education where deep learning is encouraged above rote memorisation.

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The International Baccalaureate (IB)

We follow the International Baccalaureate curriculum, an alternative to traditional GCSEs that is widely recognised and highly valued by universities and employers. The IB offers a wide range of subjects, including language and literature, language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, individuals and societies, arts, and more.

The International Baccalaureate builds a deep understanding of subjects rather than memorisation, with a focus on different global perspectives and critical thinking. Ultimately, the IB develops students into well-rounded and responsible global citizens.

Self-directed learning

We encourage young people to practice independent, self-directed learning through their own personal projects. Instead of coming into school on Fridays, our secondary students are given autonomy over their learning and can decide how and when they learn about their chosen subject. We believe our flipped learning approach prepares students well for university-level education, where self-directed study is important.

A focus on environmentalism

We build environmentalism into our curriculum, teaching young people how to be responsible during a time of environmental unrest and uncertainty. We teach children about the real-world, complex environmental challenges that we are facing and inspire them to make an impactful change on the world.

Life at Liberty Woodland School

Children & Teacher inspecting their findings from a pond

Our community

We are proud to have built a supportive school community for families across London, including Wimbledon, where staff, students, and parents can get involved and build strong relationships.

We arrange a variety of events and experiences where our staff, students, and families come together to celebrate good work and learn together. This includes exhibitions throughout the year in winter, spring, and summer, where students present their work to authentic audiences, and experience mornings where parents join lessons to learn alongside their children.

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Children discovering the garden & plants

Extracurricular activities and enrichment

We offer students a wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment, designed to support different interests and encourage personal development. Popular choices include:

Music
Drama
Forest skills
Gardening
Sports
Book club

We also offer a Service in Action programme for secondary school children, and residential trips starting from Year 1.

Mental health and well-being support

The mental health and well-being of our primary and secondary school students are of utmost importance to us. We make sure to integrate helpful well-being practices into every school day through our morning meetings and build in time for mindfulness and meditation.

We want our students to be happy, healthy, fully present, and prepared to learn in a safe and supportive environment.

Admissions for Families in Wimbledon

Primary school admissions

The admissions process for primary school children starts with an initial enquiry and visit to the school, followed by a stay and play session or taster day. Our admissions team review the application, trial session feedback, and discussions with parents before offering a place at the school.

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Secondary school admissions

The secondary school admissions process includes an initial inquiry, a visit to the school, an online application, and a taster day. The admissions team evaluates the online application and trial day feedback before offering a place at the school.

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Fees and funding

Our termly fees depend on the school year your child is in and whether they require a seat on our minibus. We also offer bursaries and scholarships for families that may be in need of financial assistance.

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Travelling to Liberty Woodland School from Wimbledon

Liberty Woodland School is located in Morden, a short distance from Wimbledon. The school is easily accessible by car and public transport and takes around 10 to 20 minutes.

To help make the daily commute from Wimbledon to Morden easier, we provide an optional minibus service to help children get to and from the school.

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Visit the School Grounds Near Wimbledon

Choosing the right school for your children is an important decision, and visiting our school in person can help make that choice easier.

Book to attend an open day and explore our 3-acre grounds, speak directly to staff about our approach to learning, and experience how Liberty Woodland School helps children develop educationally and independently.