Address: 33-40 Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6EA
Website: charterhousesquareschool.co.uk
Founded: 1985
Pupils: 315, coed aged 3-11
Fees: £8-437-£9,576 per term
Head: Tushi Gorasia
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational, welcoming all faiths
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective; ballot for nursery and taster session for other year groups
School Visits: Regular open events and personal tours available
Contact: 020 7600 3805 or [email protected]
Curriculum
Charterhouse Square offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and a genuine love of learning. High academic standards sit at the heart of school life, with pupils encouraged to embrace challenge and achieve beyond expectations in a supportive environment. Alongside strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, pupils explore science, history, geography, art, computing, RE and PSHE, with specialist teaching in subjects including Spanish, music and drama. Learning extends well beyond the classroom, making full use of the opportunities available in the heart of London and encouraging children to discover new interests, ideas and experiences.
Sport & The Arts
Sport and creativity are integral to life at Charterhouse Square. Pupils enjoy up to four hours of PE and sport each week, alongside further opportunities for physical activity and participation in a wide range of clubs. Creativity is equally important, with art, music, drama and dance providing children with opportunities to express themselves and discover their individual strengths. Specialist teaching, performances, productions, clubs and peripatetic music lessons all contribute to a rich creative programme both within and beyond the classroom.
Pastoral Care
Every child is known as an individual and supported to develop the confidence to be themselves, embrace challenges and flourish. The school’s values of confidence, kindness and discovery underpin a close-knit community where academic ambition is balanced with exceptional pastoral care. The informal and inclusive atmosphere is an important part of school life. Pupils do not wear uniform, children and teachers are on a first-name basis, and there is a strong spirit of togetherness throughout the school. This creates an environment in which children feel happy, safe, supported and ready to learn.
Exit Destinations
Year after year, Charterhouse Square pupils secure places at some of London’s leading senior schools, with children also achieving scholarships and exhibitions. The school supports each child and family carefully through the senior school process, helping pupils move on to destinations that are right for them academically and personally.
Head’s Philosophy
To create a school where high academic standards and exceptional pastoral care go hand in hand. My approach is centred on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels happy, supported and confident enough to embrace challenge. Children are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, develop independence and discover what they are capable of, while retaining the individuality and curiosity that make them who they are. This combination of academic ambition, confidence and care prepares pupils not only for their next school, but for life beyond the classroom.
