Why Choose Us?

A World-Class Education in the Heart of Kew

At Broomfield House School, your child is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

For over 150 years, Broomfield has delivered educational excellence, recognised by the highest possible commendation from the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Widely regarded as the leading independent school in West London, we set the benchmark others aspire to. Our ambition is underpinned by deep expertise, ensuring your child thrives academically and personally, supported by exceptional staff and a warm, nurturing community.

“Pupils throughout the school achieve at high levels in relation to expectations for their ages and make particularly rapid progress from their starting points in literacy and numeracy. This is a significant strength of the school.”
ISI Inspection Report 2026

Awarded the highest possible ISI Recognition

Broomfield has been awarded the rare accolade of “Significant Strength for Quality of Education” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate – the highest outcome achievable.

The Inspectors particularly praised our outstanding teaching and learning, the dedication and expertise of our staff, and the strength of leadership across the school. They also highlighted how Broomfield enables children to flourish both academically and personally, developing confident, curious, and well-rounded individuals.

This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence in every aspect of school life.

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Inspiring Teaching

Our experienced teachers create engaging, purposeful lessons that inspire curiosity and encourage your child to think independently, creatively, and confidently.

We maintain small class sizes to allow for individualised learning, ensuring that your child receives the time, attention and care they deserve.

Teachers are aspirational for your child and believe that they can achieve highly. Each year group has not one, but two teachers in the classroom to support your child. Our specialist teachers will help your child to develop strong foundations, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

In summary:

✔ Small class sizes and unbeatable staff ratios
✔ Specialist teachers
✔ Critical thinking and leadership
✔ Individualised learning
✔ High academic aspirations

A Philosophy Centred on Wellbeing

Your child’s wellbeing is at the heart of life at Broomfield, with strong relationships ensuring that your child feels safe, supported, and understood.

Our dedicated pastoral systems, underpinned by a culture of kindness and respect, promote positive wellbeing and emotional resilience.

We place great value on clear communication with families and actively encourage pupil voice to ensure that your child feels listened to, valued, and confident in expressing themselves.

In summary:

✔ Dedicated staff
✔ Well established and effective pastoral system
✔ Strong and respectful staff–pupil relationships
✔ Clear family communication
✔ Pupil voice values

A Broad and Enriching Curriculum

Our balanced and engaging curriculum develops well-rounded, confident individuals who are ready to be catalysts for positive change in the world.

Your child will enjoy a wide range of experiences that develop skills for the future and ignite new passions that will last a lifetime – from forest school and outdoor learning, to educational trips, and a diverse programme of clubs and activities.

Our specialists lead sport, music, drama, languages, and STEM and we work closely with external experts, including coaches from premiership football club, Brentford, and Harlequins rugby club, to run sessions that inspire participation and a high performance mindset. Through our Leadership Programme your child will develop the communication, teamwork and decision-making skills needed to lead effectively in a rapidly changing world.

Through providing creative and enriching opportunities, your child is encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their interests, and develop confidence in their abilities.

In summary:

✔ Preparing children for the future
✔ Leadership Programme developing future skills
✔ High Performance Learning Approach
✔ Wide range of clubs & societies, sport, music & drama, languages & STEM

Proven Outcomes

Our children go on to the best schools in the country and around the world. Your child will move on with an authentic sense of who they are, confident and ambitious, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to succeed at the next stage of their education.

Our 11+ specialists will guide you through the process ensuring the strongest outcome for your child from a wide choice of top schools. We will support your child with the transition to senior school, ensuring they feel secure in their academic credibility, motivated to continue to develop throughout their lives as confident leaders and members of society.

We will prepare your child not only for examinations, but for life, nurturing resilience, curiosity, and a positive approach to future challenges.

In summary:

✔ Unparalleled senior school offers
✔ Value added at all levels
✔ Authentic and curious learners with a sense of integrity
✔ Scholarship and personal development

A Strong School Community

Broomfield is a warm and welcoming community where families, staff, and pupils work closely together in a spirit of partnership.

Our culture is built on trust and openness, shared values, and mutual respect, creating a strong sense of belonging for every member of the school. These lasting relationships lie at the heart of our success, and our recent inspection outcome reflects the strength of this partnership and the collective commitment of our whole community.

In summary:

✔ Family partnership
✔ Trust & openness
✔ Shared values
✔ Sense of belonging
✔ Lifelong connections

150 Years of Excellence

Founded in 1876, Broomfield combines heritage and proud traditions with modern educational practice, offering an education that is both time-honoured and forward-thinking.

Our strong reputation is built on a relentless pursuit of excellence and continuing improvement, consistent academic standards and sustained investment in staff and facilities, and clear, purposeful leadership guided by a shared educational vision.

We continue to evolve in response to the changing world, while remaining firmly true to our values and principles.

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