Education that makes a difference.

Waldorf is an holistic education with a creative, developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous approach. It aims to develop a child's emotional, spiritual, physical and academic potential equally. We call this 'Head, Heart and Hands' and through this approach we help children to be happy at school and develop the life skills they will need to thrive.

Schools are inclusive and non-selective. An interdisciplinary curriculum uniquely interweaves artistic and physical activities with academic learning including science and maths. Teaching takes into account the distinct stages of child development so that when, how and what children are taught engages with the way they naturally learn. Formal learning starts at age six allowing time for the youngest children to develop through play, imitation and exploration which fosters a sense of wellbeing and emotional resilience. The learning environment is one of warmth, empathy and appreciation which builds confidence without the need for high-stakes testing. In the upper school, a focus on questioning, discussion and research enables Waldorf students to leave school not just with good qualifications but equipped to be creative, curious, collaborative thinkers, strong communicators and imaginative innovators. Waldorf education prepares them for life in the widest sense.

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Dan Patrick Hipkin FRSA
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CEO

Dan Patrick Hipkin FRSA leads a team of award-winning creatives within TEA films. Their video work in the world of Music and Film Promos have led to collaborating with BBC Introducing, Spotify, Hugo Boss, Fender, Comic Relief and NSPCC.

Matt Rene
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Director

Matt Rene is a multi award-winning director and producer, with projects across high end drama, comedy, children’s, entertainment, factual and reality. His work features on BBC, MTV, C4 and Netflix and includes the BAFTA winning, family drama series, Lovely Little Farm for Apple TV+.

Rebeca Gonçalves
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ESA

Rebeca Gonçalves works with the European Space Agency and the International Space University, focusing on commercialization and innnovation for human and robotic space exploration. She read Biology, gaining a First Class Hons Degree at Bristol University, and a Masters degree in Astrobiology with Wageningen University.

Jon-Francis Forward
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Investment Specialist

Jon-Francis Forward’s expertise in Environmental Assessment, Planning, Consents & Development delivers complex EIA Schemes Onshore and Offshore, developing major Renewable Energy schemes and facilitating the transition to a Net Zero Economy. Jon read Geography at Durham University gaining a First Class Hons BSc and winning Durham University’s two year Laidlaw Research & Leadership Scholarship.

Nic Hailey
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CEO of NGO International Alert

Nic Hailey is CEO of NGO International Alert. He was formerly UK High Commissioner to Kenya: Director General of Transformation with the UK Foreign Office and Deputy Ambassador to Kabul. He gained an MA in English Language and Literature with Cambridge University.

Dr Sophie Brett
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Prosper Policy Team

Dr Sophie Brett is part of the Prosper Policy Team, bringing people together from government, business, and civil society for a prosperous and sustainable Scotland. She previously used her environment and resource policy expertise for the charity Keep Scotland Beautiful. She is passionate about creating a circular and sustainable Scotland.

Ruairi Bell
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Rally Driver

Ruairi Bell was one of the youngest drivers in the British Rally Championship 2022. He won the Junior British Rally championship Fiesta prize 2019 and a scholarship to the junior world Rally in 2020. He deferred a university place at London School of Economics and drove for the Inspira Rally Team.

James McCullagh
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Professor of Biological Chemistry

James McCullagh is Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Oxford and Director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Facility. He leads a multidisciplinary team exploring fundamental biochemical processes and developing biotechnology innovations across cancer metabolism, anti-microbial resistance and early detection of disease. James gained a D.Phil. at Oxford University and is author of over 140 research publications and several books.

Maria del Mar Rojas
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Sustainability professional

Maria del Mar Rojas is a sustainability professional transforming organisations through her expertise in partnerships, project management and strategy. She’s made impact to food systems with Compass at Google and used her business and carbon foot-printing expertise to make real world change with the Climate Group.

They are engaged and excited about school

We've been delighted with the Waldorf approach to education. We live in London and our two children, now 12 and 14, have been with their school since their primary years and truly love their experience.

The holistic approach coupled with the academic depth given to learning means they are always engaged and excited about school and feel a real drive and ownership of their progress. Whilst both have very different personalities and styles of learning, they are both thriving in their Waldorf school and we're excited that they will be able to progress on to university with a recognised Waldorf qualification.

Our Children Truly Love School.

06 Feb 2024

Children who have access to natural outdoor environments are more resilient in the face of stress

Rachel Ford Blanchard, Assistant Principal and Early Childhood Lead at Michael Hall School Interviewed in Juno Magazine

02 Feb 2024

"This is a place where pupils can be themselves".

Congratulations to Norwich Steiner School who were again judged "Good" in their recent Ofsted inspection.

11 Jan 2024

At South Devon Steiner School young people learn to be "reflective and confident" say Ofsted.

Congratulations to South Devon Steiner School on their recent Ofsted Inspection in which the school received a Good Judgement in all areas.