Business Details
Your Trusted Primary School in London for Holistic Education
Established in 1875, Walnut Tree Walk Primary School provides a child-centred approach to learning rooted in a creative curriculum. Our mission focuses on nurturing individual talents while delivering high standards in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. With a family-oriented ethos, we prioritise holistic development through arts, sciences, and modern foreign languages. Our curriculum integrates historical enquiry, cultural capital, and real-world experiences to shape well-rounded individuals.We foster critical thinking, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring pupils leave with a strong academic foundation and a clear sense of identity. Our dedicated staff and governors uphold rigorous educational standards, evidenced by our Ofsted-rated performance and tailored support for special educational needs. Through partnerships with parents and the local community, we create an inclusive environment where every child thrives.
Services
Nursery Education
Reception Class
Creative Curriculum
Special Educational Needs
Safeguarding Support
Mental Health Services
Parental Engagement
Curriculum Subjects
School Admissions
Wellbeing Programs
Highlights and features
- We deliver a creative curriculum with outstanding arts and sciences provision.
- Our staff nurture individual talents through personalised learning approaches.
- We maintain high academic standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Our 150-year heritage demonstrates enduring commitment to educational excellence.
- We integrate safeguarding, mental health support, and parental collaboration.
Services
Creative Curriculum
Our creative curriculum integrates art, music, and drama with core academic subjects. This approach fosters imagination and critical thinking while maintaining rigorous standards in literacy and numeracy. Students engage in hands-on projects that connect classroom learning to real-world contexts.
Special Educational Needs
Tailored provision for children with special educational needs is coordinated by our dedicated SENDCo. We implement individualised learning plans, specialist interventions, and regular progress monitoring to ensure every child achieves their potential within an inclusive environment.
Mental Health Services
Our mental health support team includes trained professionals who deliver early intervention programs for emotional wellbeing. Services include drama therapy, emotional literacy sessions, and parent collaboration to address mild to moderate anxiety and developmental needs.
School Admissions
We offer clear pathways for nursery and reception class admissions, with government-funded options available. Our admissions team provides guidance for both pre-school placements and in-year transfers, ensuring smooth transitions for all families.
Curriculum Subjects
Our curriculum covers essential subjects including English, mathematics, science, geography, and history. Modern foreign languages, computing, and religious education are taught alongside personal, social, and health education to develop well-rounded individuals.
People
Andrew Chaplin
Headteacher
Andrew leads with a vision for child-centred learning, fostering creativity and academic excellence. He champions individual potential through a balanced curriculum and community engagement, ensuring high standards across all educational provision.
Catherine
SENDCo
Catherine coordinates special educational needs provision and leads wellbeing initiatives. Her expertise ensures tailored support for diverse learners while maintaining mental health programs that benefit the whole school community.
Chalmers Gardner
Drama Therapist
Chalmers delivers drama therapy sessions twice weekly, using creative methods to support emotional development. His work targets specific needs through expressive arts, helping children build confidence and communication skills.
Questions
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our creative curriculum combines core academics with arts, sciences, and real-world experiences, nurturing individual talents while maintaining high standards in literacy and numeracy.
How do you support children with special needs?
We provide tailored learning plans, specialist interventions, and regular progress monitoring through our dedicated SENDCo and mental health support team.
What wellbeing services are available?
We offer drama therapy, emotional literacy sessions, and NHS-linked mental health programs addressing mild to moderate anxiety and developmental needs.
How can I apply for nursery or reception?
Complete our online admission form for nursery. For reception, apply through Lambeth School Admissions Team, even if your child attends our nursery.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols with trained staff, designated leads, and partnerships with external agencies to ensure child protection and welfare.
