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Contents
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Welcome
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About us Our Values Our Team An Inspired School Service & Partnerships
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Academics
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Our Curriculum Lower School Middle School Sixth Form The Super Curriculum Innovation & Technology
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Pastoral Care House System Personalised Support & Tutoring Pastoral Partnership Nutrition & Daily Care
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The Co-Curriculum Sport Performing Arts Trips and Visits Clubs and Activities Leadership & Adventure
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A Pathway to Top Universities & Careers
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Our Campus Wetherby Pembridge Sports Ground – Wood Lane
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Next Steps
Welcome With over 75 years of Wetherby excellence behind us, Wetherby Pembridge builds on a proud tradition of academic rigour, values-led education, and holistic development. Blending heritage with innovation, our school offers world-class teaching, cutting-edge resources, and a broad, enriched education across academics, arts, and sport - preparing students for top universities and fulfilling futures. Our purpose-built facilities, including advanced STEAM laboratories, expansive sports grounds, and a professionalstandard theatre, create an aspirational environment where the joy of learning is central. At the heart of everything we do is nurturing every child to feel happy, valued, supported, and known, so they can become the very best version of themselves.
“ We nurture young people who will thrive in the world – resourceful, resilient, adaptable adults with the skills, drive and clear values that will see them enrich and uplift the communities and organisations of which they are part.” - Nick Page, Headmaster
Click here to view our Headmaster’s Welcome Message.
Alongside academic excellence, our co-curricular programme and pastoral support cultivate character, life skills, and leadership, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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About us
Kindness. Respect. Resilience. Ambition.
Our Values Our values define what it means to be part of our school community – whether as staff, students, parents, or alumni. They guide our decisions, inspire us to be our best selves, and shape the unique culture that underpins everything we do. These shared values are central to our offering, helping us cultivate a strong, connected community and preparing our students to become the successful leaders of tomorrow.
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Our Team At Wetherby Pembridge, our teachers are selected not only for their outstanding academic credentials but also for the depth and breadth of experience they bring. Passionate and highly knowledgeable in their fields, they have a proven track record of delivering and shaping exemplary educational practices in both the UK and international settings. This collective expertise and global outlook create an exceptional learning environment, empowering our students to achieve their full potential.
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Wetherby Pembridge is part of the Inspired Education Group, a world-leading community of premium schools, educating over 95,000 students across more than 120 schools in 28 countries.
Service & Partnerships Our students are encouraged to look outwards, seeing their school not just as a community in itself, but as part of a wider one. All students have the opportunity to engage in the service programme, working with local organisations, schools, and charities in genuine partnership. This develops a sense of service leadership, preparing our students to be leaders of positive change in their lives beyond Wetherby Pembridge.
“ The school creates a nice community where everyone feels included. I feel so happy to come to school every morning. It’s like my second home.” - Isaac, Year 7
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Our Curriculum Our academic curriculum is purposefully broad, combining traditional academic rigour with the latest educational technology from Lower School to Sixth Form. This ensures that all students, regardless of their future specialism, graduate with a strong foundation in Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, and the Arts. Our aim is to shape wellrounded, intellectually curious individuals who are prepared to succeed at the world’s leading universities and in a broad range of careers.
Academics
A Levels
IGCSEs
44% A–A*
Nearly 50% of grades 9–7*
(UK average: 28.7%)
(more than double the UK average)
*Exceptional Outcomes at Inspired Schools
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Lower School (Years 7 and 8)
Middle School (Years 9 to 11)
Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13)
The Lower School provides a rigorous academic foundation, blending a broad core curriculum with first-class teaching and facilities. Alongside academics, students benefit from extensive co-curricular opportunities in sport, performing arts and clubs, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress strongly towards GCSEs.
The Middle School marks the start of the GCSE journey. Students are challenged through structured courses that balance academic excellence with inspiring teaching and enrichment. With growing independence and responsibility, they are equipped to achieve exceptional outcomes and make a smooth transition to Sixth Form study.
The Sixth Form is the culmination of a Wetherby Pembridge education. Through tailored A-level pathways, expert guidance and an enrichment offer, students are prepared for entry and success at the world’s most prestigious universities.
Subjects include: • Mathematics • English • Science • French, German, Spanish, Latin • Geography and History • TPR (Theology, Philosophy & Religion) • Computer Science • Music, Art, Drama, and PE • Public Speaking
From Year 9, students continue with most core subjects, including Maths and English, while Science is taught as three separate disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They also choose two languages from French, German, Spanish, and Latin, with at least one modern language required through to GCSE. In addition, students study further subjects chosen from History, Geography, Music, Art, Drama, Theology & Philosophy, Computer Science, and PE.
A-level Subjects Students choose from a broad A-level programme - including Maths, English, Sciences, Languages, Social Sciences, and Creative subjects - selecting three or four courses to create a pathway tailored to their strengths and career aspirations. This is enriched by the Sixth Form Options Programme, which offers academic and cultural pursuits, additional languages, and compulsory wellbeing and careers education. Students may also undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a university-recognised qualification that further develops independent research skills.
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The Super-Curriculum
Innovation & Technology
We believe that true scholarship extends beyond the limits of standard examination syllabi. Our Super-Curriculum provides a structured programme of enrichment activities designed to challenge, inspire, and ignite academic passions. It encourages students to stretch their thinking, explore new perspectives, and develop skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
At Wetherby Pembridge, teaching and learning are at the forefront of educational innovation. As part of the globally leading Inspired Education Group, we draw on this expertise and harness cutting-edge tools to personalise learning and deepen understanding.
Super-Curricular activities include: • Wider reading • Olympiads and other academic competitions • Student-led academic societies • Independent research • Lectures and seminars • Educational visits Together with our academically ambitious curriculum, the Super-Curriculum deepens subject knowledge while fostering critical thinking, resilience, and an innovative mindset.
Our Global Study Platform centralises resources, curriculum, and assessment information, making learning and progress easily accessible for both students and parents. AI: I nspired AI helps identify individual gaps, guide targeted interventions, and personalise learning for every student. VR: Virtual and Mixed Reality create immersive, interactive experiences that bring complex concepts to life and develop higher-order thinking. Students can collaborate safely in virtual environments via Inspired’s Metaverse School, bridging the physical and digital worlds.
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House System The primary structure supporting pastoral oversight is the House system. All students are members of one of four Houses (Socrates, Curie, Smyth, and MLK), typically remaining in the same House throughout their school career. Houses foster a sense of community, pride, and shared achievement. Housemasters develop a comprehensive understanding of each student, offering a 360-degree view of progress and wellbeing. Throughout the year, students take part in House competitions that span academics, sport, the arts, and enrichment, with commendations contributing to annual House awards.
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Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Outstanding pastoral care is a hallmark of a Wetherby Pembridge education, ensuring that each student is well cared for and supported from the very start.
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Personalised Support & Tutoring Every student is assigned a Personal Tutor in addition to their Housemaster. Tutors are phase specialists, changing as students progress through Lower School, Middle School, and Sixth Form. Each day begins with Tutor Time, providing a regular check-in and an opportunity to build strong relationships. This daily contact enables Tutors to monitor both academic progress and wellbeing, ensuring each student is challenged and supported throughout their school journey.
Pastoral Partnership
Nutrition & Daily Care
Pastoral care at Wetherby Pembridge is a collaborative partnership between school and family. Tutors and Housemasters are the primary points of contact for parents and guardians, maintaining open, regular, and constructive communication to support each child’s development.
At Wetherby Pembridge, students are provided with hot, nutritious lunches daily, including a choice of main courses, vegetarian options, salads, soup, and bread. Snacks and water are available at morning break and before afternoon activities, and water fountains throughout the campus ensure students remain hydrated. Dietary requirements and allergies are carefully accommodated.
“ I feel so at home here. I’m always excited to go to school. I’m part of a community that I feel really understands me. It’s the happiest I’ve ever been.” - Olly, Year 7
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Sport
The Co-Curriculum Life at Wetherby Pembridge extends far beyond the classroom. Our cocurriculum - covering sport, performing and creative arts, trips, clubs, and leadership opportunities - is fundamental to shaping ambitious, resilient, and adaptable young people ready to stand out globally.
Our philosophy is “sport for all.” With a wide range of activities for all interests and abilities, our sports programme promotes physical literacy and fosters healthy habits for lifelong wellbeing. Sports include rugby, football, cricket, tennis, hockey, netball, athletics, swimming, and rowing. Programme Highlights: • Every student enjoys 4 hours of sport each week. • Professional coaching across all levels, from beginners to international athletes. • First-class facilities, including a full-floor sports area in our building, a dedicated dance and yoga studio, and our 15acre Wetherby Pembridge Sports Ground, just ten minutes away from campus. Students also participate in competitive fixtures against other London schools, as well as regular House competitions and additional sporting opportunities through the Clubs and Activities programme.
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Performing Arts Wetherby Pembridge is a hub for creativity, with a strong focus on the performing arts throughout students’ time at the School. Students in music, dance, and drama receive expert tuition from leading practitioners and develop their skills in state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built practice pods, dance studios, and a fully equipped professional-standard theatre. Students can further enhance their talents through individual or small-group instrumental lessons with a talented team of peripatetic music teachers. LAMDA Partnership The School also offers LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) lessons in speech, drama, and performance, providing training in acting, public speaking, and stagecraft.
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Trips and Visits Trips to museums, exhibitions, monuments, and beyond bring learning and the curriculum to life. International opportunities include the annual ski trip and other educational visits abroad.
Clubs and Activities Students take part in a wide range of clubs and activities each week, both at lunchtime and after school. Options change termly and may include: • Sports such as karate or climbing • Academic clubs like Debating or Model United Nations • Skills-based courses, including new languages
Leadership & Adventure From Year 9, students may join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or the Combined Cadet Force, gaining leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills through activities such as orienteering, survival training, and adventurous expeditions.
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A Pathway to Top Universities & Careers
At Wetherby Pembridge, preparing students for entry to the world’s top universities and success in competitive career fields is central to our mission. From Middle School onwards, tailored university counselling and career guidance support every learner to excel on their individual path.
Early Academic Foundations
Specialist Sixth Form Support
Our broad and academically rigorous curriculum, delivered through seminar-style teaching, mirrors the university experience and equips students with the skills and confidence to excel at every stage. From the Lower School onwards, enrichment opportunities - such as academic societies, guest lectures, industry visits, and competitions - broaden horizons, nurture talents, and inspire ambition.
Every Sixth Form student benefits from personalised mentoring from a dedicated Tutor and our Universities Team. Tailored programmes prepare students for Oxbridge, Ivy League, and other leading global institutions, supported by specialist courses and SAT/ACT preparation. Enrichment opportunities - including the Sixth Form Options Programme, a two-day University Preparation Course, UniFrog access, and international exchanges - equip learners with the confidence, distinction, and breadth of experience needed to thrive in the world’s most competitive environments.
Focused Preparation in Middle School As students progress, guidance and opportunities become more targeted: work experience, crosscurricular projects, Olympiads, and one-to-one clinics help them refine their interests and build strong academic profiles. From Year 10, structured university and careers counselling introduces key pathways, with access to admissions experts and career-focused lectures.
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Targeted Careers Preparation Our Careers Department runs a structured programme of lectures, workshops, working lunches, and drop-in clinics, helping students explore opportunities across diverse sectors, discover their individual strengths and interests, and shape ambitious pathways. With this foundation, Wetherby Pembridge graduates leave not only ready for university, but fully prepared to lead, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Interactive Prospectus | 25 27
Our Campus Wetherby Pembridge is housed in the stunning, purposebuilt Emberton House, beside Kensington Olympia station. With excellent transport links, the redeveloped Olympia Events Centre, and London’s cultural wealth on the doorstep, students learn in a truly inspiring setting.
Learning & Innovation
Sport
Spacious classrooms, modern science labs, and STEAM Maker Spaces – enhanced with VR and AI – give students the tools to explore, experiment, and prepare for future careers with confidence.
Indoor facilities and our spectacular Sports Ground at Wood Lane provide year-round opportunities across team and individual sports, fostering resilience, fitness, and sportsmanship.
Performing Arts
Our stunning library, housed in a seven-floor glass atrium, inspires independent study, while healthy daily meals are served in a bright dining hall opening onto a terrace.
Professional-standard spaces, from a theatre to music rooms and dance studios, nurture creativity and artistic excellence.
Enrichment & Wellbeing
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Wetherby Pembridge Sports Ground – Wood Lane Just ten minutes by coach from Emberton House, our 15-acre Sports Ground offers exceptional facilities for the Games programme. Students enjoy grass and floodlit astro pitches, netball and tennis courts, and a first-class pavilion, with all travel organised and supervised by the school. As one of the largest outdoor sports grounds among London’s independent schools, it provides year-round opportunities: rugby, football, and hockey in autumn and spring; cricket, tennis, and netball in summer.
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“ The sports ground is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before!” - Waajid, Year 8
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Next Steps Admissions Process Follow the simple steps below to apply for a place at Wetherby Pembridge: 1. Submit an Enquiry Form Applications usually close at the end of October. Late and occasional applications may be considered if places are available. 2. Visit the School Join one of our Open Days to experience Wetherby Pembridge first-hand, or register for one of our live online information evenings. 3. Assessment & Interview Applicants sit an online assessment in November, with interviews and further written assessments for shortlisted candidates taking place in January. 4. Offers Successful candidates receive an offer in February, with acceptances due in March. Offer holders are invited to a special event to explore the School and meet teachers, students, and fellow families. 32 | Wetherby Pembridge
Begin Your Child’s Journey towards Lifelong Success Today Wetherby Pembridge combines the highest academic standards, global experiences, cutting-edge technology and a prime Central London location to provide the ideal environment for students to pursue their most ambitious goals with confidence and purpose. Our innovative, personalised curriculum, delivered by expert teachers, is designed to help students achieve outstanding GCSE and A-level results, while bespoke university preparation supports entry to the world’s most prestigious universities in the UK, US, and beyond. At our School, we aim to empower every student to excel academically, develop their talents, and build the confidence and real-world skills needed for a lifetime of achievement and fulfilment. We look forward to meeting you. Wetherby Pembridge Emberton House Olympia, London W14 8UX 020 4553 3330 admissions@wetherbypembridge.co.uk