Ibstock Place School

Founded in 1894, the school champions co-education as a means to prepare pupils for a society not segregated by gender, fostering a dynamic mindset and agility of thought. It prioritises a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect, aiming to create an environment that is both challenging and supportive. The school values individuality and encourages pupils to think critically, explore beyond the classroom, and engage in community and charity activities.

The school provides an all-through education from age 3 to 18, divided into Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, and Sixth Form stages. The curriculum is academically ambitious and includes a broad range of subjects, with specific focus areas such as oracy, digital strategy, and innovation. Pupils are prepared for GCSE and A-Level examinations.

The school provides comprehensive on-site counselling and pastoral support through a partnership with The Soke, a private cognitive health services provider. This service includes expert pastoral supervision, targeted psychoeducation, and access to therapists trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Additionally, the school employs academic mentors and an access arrangements coordinator to support pupil learning.

The school has main intakes at Nursery (age 3+), Kindergarten (age 4+), Prep 3 (age 7+), Senior 7 (age 11+), and Lower Sixth Form (age 16+). A limited number of occasional places are available in most year groups, excluding Prep 6, Senior 11, and the Upper Sixth Form. Admissions are merit-based, and the process is blind to bursary applications.

The school operates on a three-term basis: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The school day for the Senior School (Senior 7 to Upper Sixth) runs from 8:30 am to 3:55 pm, while the Prep School (Prep 2 to Prep 6) runs from 8:10 am to 3:40 pm. Pre-Prep (Kindergarten and Prep 1) hours are 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with wrap-around care available for all sections from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Set on an eight-acre campus near Richmond Park, the school includes a sports hall, a multi-use games area (MUGA), and two theatres: a main theatre with a 300-seat gallery and orchestra pit, and a studio theatre in Roberts Hall with stadium seating for 182. Specialist facilities include science labs, a cookery room, and a dedicated Esports arena. The campus also features a botanical feel and provides space for outdoor learning.

The school offers a wide range of clubs and societies, including a competitive public-speaking team and a debating society affiliated with The Noisy Classroom. The school features a dedicated Esports arena, with a team competing in the Esports Rocket League. Pupils also participate in a variety of foreign trips, such as classics visits to Pompeii, art retreats in Tuscany, language-study visits to Munich and Valencia, skiing in Switzerland, and surfing in France.