Unicorn School

England , United Kingdom

  • Day School

  • 1970

  • £ 3K-5.9K

    • British

School History & Details

Unicorn School, founded in 1970 by a collection of parents and educators, is a prep school that caters to both boys and girls aged three to eleven. The school, independent, non-denominational and co-educational, is nestled opposite the Kew Botanical Gardens. It offers a welcoming, inventive and dynamic setting for learning with a small class size. Generally, there is one entry form for each year with typically no more than 22 students. At present, several second-generation Unicorns are studying at the school.

    School Values

  • Academic Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Honesty
  • Intellectual Growth

    • The values of Unicorn School are-

    - Prioritizing the creation and maintenance of a friendly, inviting environment for all children, families, and staff.

    - Striving to nurture children into the best versions of themselves and inspire a lifelong passion for learning.

    - Having high expectations while acknowledging that success can be manifested in various ways.

    - Encouraging celebration of kindness, individuality, diversity, skills, and the achievements of all students.

    - Believing in enhancing learning through a comprehensive curriculum deeply embedded with creativity.

    - Utilizing small size and low student-to-staff ratio to build deeper, personal relationships with each child, fostering their individual growth.

    - Aiming to boost emotional, physical, aesthetic, social, and intellectual growth in every student.

School Achievements

Achievements

At Unicorn School the teaching strategies are meticulously designed to boost and support every student's abilities. Personalized learning approach aids not only the more skilled but also those who might struggle, through separate reading and maths groups. They not only adhere to all areas of the National Curriculum, but also go beyond, providing opportunities for every child to discover their unique talents. They provide a wide curriculum that comprises computing, science, music, creative arts, French, and PE. All of these subjects are taught by specialist teachers, often in small group settings. Designated times are set each day for reflection and the enhancement of cognitive abilities. 'Brain Time' is set for Years 3 and 4, while Years 5 and 6 partake in philosophy classes.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Unicorn School promotes non-academic activities, allocating Thursday afternoons for extracurricular clubs that offer activities like golf, riding, pottery, and gardening for children in Years 3 to 6. Their after-school programs also feature clubs for chess, karate, musical theatre, French, touch typing, sports, and swimming. Each term, students are also involved in excursions related to their class projects, which often involve visits to museums and theaters. Moreover, Junior students embark on yearly residential field trips in areas such as Surrey, Devon, and Cumbria.
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Unspecified

School Information

Unicorn School was established 53 years ago by a cohort of local educators and parents who aimed to construct an educational institution that fostered a holistic learning experience for children. The ...View moreView Less

Mrs Polly Fraley

Link

020 8948 3926

Unicorn School, 238 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3JX

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Accounting
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Drama
  • Ancient History
  • Moral Education
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Music
  • Further Mathematics

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