List of Schools, Early Years Settings and other Members
Updated 18.12.2019
Here is a full list of all member schools, early years settings, interest groups, affiliated schools or organistions registered with the Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship®. The Steiner Academy Hereford is state funded all other schools are independent.
Transfer of Steiner Academies to Avanti
The Steiner Academies at Frome, Exeter and Bristol have been transferred to the Avanti Schools Trust and are no longer Steiner schools. Their new names are Avanti Park, Avanti Hall and Avanti Gardens respectfully. We wish teachers, pupils and parents the very best as they start this new journey.
The membership of the schools with SWSF is under review during this transition. Avanti have established a curriculum review to explore what aspects of Steiner Waldorf education chime with the Avanti approach to education. For more information please visit the schools’ individual web-sites.
During this transition phase SWSF is represented on the Interim Hub Executive Board (IHEB) for the three academies. The Board’s main role is to secure the governance for each academy.
Please note that the Steiner Academy Hereford remains a Steiner Waldorf school and a full member of the SWSF.
The main sections within which you can locate a particular school or organisation are:-
About the Directory
Key to Symbols
List of Schools in South East England
BRIGHTON
Brighton Waldorf School (1984) EY-12 (250) Full Member
DfE: 846/6016
Roedean Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5RA
Tel: 01273 386300 Fax: 01273 386313
enquiries@brightonwaldorfschool.org
www.brightonwaldorfschool.org
FOREST ROW
Michael Hall School (1925) EY-13 (450) Full Member
DfE: 845/6037
Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JA
Tel: 01342 822 275 Fax: 01342 826 593
info@michaelhall.co.uk
www.michaelhall.co.uk
CANTERBURY
New School Canterbury (2019) EY – 5 (40) Provisionally Registered
DfE: 886/6158
Garlinge Green Road, Garlinge Green, Canterbury CT4 5RU
Tel: 01227 730067
info@newschoolcanterbury.co.uk
www.newschoolcanterbury.co.uk
LONDON
Greenwich Steiner School (1999) EY–7 (175) *
DFE: 203/6299
Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, SE3 7SE
Tel: 020 88584404
admin@greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk
www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk
The St. Michael Steiner School (2001) EY-12 (140) Full Member
DFE: 212/6404 Hanworth Park, Park Road, London TW13 6PN
Tel: 0208 8931299
college@stmichaelsteiner.hounslow.sch.uk
www.stmichaelsteiner.hounslow.sch.uk
St. Paul’s Steiner School (1996) EY-8 (200) Full Member
DFE: 206/6379
1 St. Paul’s Road, Islington, London, N1 2QH
Tel: 020 7226 4454
schooloffice@stpaulssteinerschool.org
www.stpaulssteinerschool.org
London Steiner School – formerly Waldorf School of South West London (1983) EY-8 (85) Full Member
DfE: 208/6344
9 Weir Road, Balham, London SW12 0LT
Tel: 020 87723504
office@londonsteinerschool.org
www.londonsteinerschool.org
READING
Alder Bridge School (1989) EY-7 (65) Full Member
DFE: 869/6013
Bridge House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading, Berks. RG7 4JU
Tel: 0118 971 4471 Fax: 07092042631
administrators@alderbridge.org.uk
www.alderbridge.org.uk
List of Schools in South West England
BRISTOL
Bristol Steiner School (1973) EY-5 (70) Full Member
DfE: 801/6011
Redland Hill House, Redland Hill, Bristol BS6 6UX Tel: 0117 933 9990 Fax: 0117 933 9999
info@bristolsteinerschool.org
www.bristolsteinerschool.org
Avanti Gardens School – (2014) EY-7 + 9-10 (375) Previously Steiner Academy Bristol. MEMBERSHIP UNDER REVIEW
DfE: 801/4006
Mottistone Building, St Matthias Campus, Oldbury Court Road, Bristol BS16 2JP Tel: 0117 9659150
www.avanti.org.uk
RINGWOOD
Ringwood Waldorf School (1974) EY-12 (210) Full Member
DfE: 835/6022
Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood, BH24 2NN
Tel: 01425 472664
mail@ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
www.ringwoodwaldorfschool.org.uk
TOTNES
South Devon Steiner School (1980) EY-12 (230) Full Member
DfE: 878/6029
Hood Manor, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6AB
Tel: 01803 897377
enquiries@steiner-south-devon.org
www.southdevonsteinerschool.org
FROME
Avanti Park School (2012) EY-9 (360) * previously Steiner Academy Frome MEMBERSHIP UNDER REVIEW
DfE: /4002
Park Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1EU
www.avanti.org.uk
EXETER
Avanti Hall School (2013) EY – 4 + 6-8 (450) * previously Steiner Academy Exeter MEMBERSHIP UNDER REVIEW
DfE: 878/4002
Thomas Hall, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter EX4 5AD
Tel: 01392 757371
www.avanti.org.uk
List of Schools in Central England
GLOUCESTER
Wynstones School (1937) EY-12 (320) Full Member
DfE: 916/6031
Whaddon Green, Gloucester GL4 0UF
Tel: 01452 429220 Fax: 01452 429221
reception@wynstones.com
www.wynstones.com
HEREFORD
Steiner Academy Hereford (1983) EY-10 (335) Full Member
DFE: 884/6906
Much Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 8DL
Tel: 01981 540221 Fax: 01981 541237
info@steineracademyhereford.eu
www.steineracademyhereford.eu
NOTTINGHAM
Iona School (1985) EY-6 (100) Full Member
DfE: 892/6010
310 Sneinton Dale, Nottingham NG3 7DN
Tel: 0115 941 5295
admin@theionaschool.org.uk
www.theionaschool.org.uk
STOURBRIDGE
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School (1946) EY-11 (280) Full Member
DfE: 332/6000
Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 2EA
Tel: 01384 394 633 Fax: 01384 393 608
info@elmfield.com
www.elmfield.com
List of Schools in Northern England
LANCASTER
Lancaster Steiner School (1995) EY-5 (30) *
DFE: 888/6040
Lune Road, Lancaster LA1 5QU
Tel: 01524 381876
enquiries@lancastersteinerschool.org
www.lancastersteinerschool.org
Leeds Steiner School (2017) EY-2 (50)
DFE: 383/60058
(Beechtree Steiner Initiative)
Old Tetley Hall, 42 Moor Road, Leeds LS6 4BJ
Tel: 0113 2753555
enquiries@leeds-steiner.org.uk
www.leeds-steiner.org.uk
YORK
York Steiner School (1980) EY-8 (225) Full Member
DfE: 816/6008
Danesmead, Fulford Cross, York YO10 4PB
Tel: 01904 654 983 Fax: 01904 654 994
info@yorksteinerschool.org
www.yorksteinerschool.org
Moorland Waldorf School EY-2 (15)
DfE: 815/6023
Danby, Whitby N Yoks YO21 2NJ
Tel: 01287 661206
info@moorlandwaldorf.org
https://www.moorlandwaldorf.org/
List of Schools in East Anglia
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Steiner School (1999) EY-9 (115) **
DFE: 873/6029
Hinton Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5DZ
Tel: 01223 882727
school@cambridge-steiner-school.co.uk
www.cambridge-steiner-school.co.uk
NORFOLK
Norwich Steiner School (2005) EY-12 (95) *
DFE: 926/6154
Hospital Lane, Lakenham, Norwich NR1 2HW
Tel: 01603 611175
info@norwichsteinerschool.co.uk
www.norwichsteinerschool.co.uk
List of Schools in Scotland
EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Steiner School (1939) EY-12 (270) Full Member
60-64 Spylaw Road, Edinburgh EH10 5BR
Tel: 0131 337 3410 Fax: 0131 538 6066
info@edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk
www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk
List of Schools in Wales
CLUNDERWEN
Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School (1979) EY-8 (60) Full Member
Estyn Registration number: 6696008
Llanycefn, Clunderwen, Pembs. SA66 7QJ
Tel: 01437 563640
info@nant-y-cwm.co.uk
www.nant-y-cwm.co.uk
CARDIFF
Cardiff Steiner School (2012) EY-10 (110) *
Estyn Registration number 68106096
Hawthorn Road West, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2FL
Tel: 029 20567986
admissions@Cardiffsteiner.org.uk
www.cardiffsteiner.org.uk
List of Schools in Northern Ireland
BELFAST
Holywood Rudolf Steiner School (1975) EY-11 (105) Full Member
34 Croft Road, Holywood, Co. Down BT18 0PR
Tel: 028 9042 8029 Fax: 028 9042 8029
info@holywood-steiner.co.uk
www.holywood-steiner.co.uk
List of Schools in the Republic of Ireland
KILDARE
Kildare Steiner School (1997) EY- 9 (65)
Rathargid, Gormanstown, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Tel/Fax: (00 353) 45 401 919
info@kildaresteinerschool.ie
https://kildaresteinerschool.ie
KILKENNY
Kilkenny Steiner School (2012) 1-6 (40)
Ballytobin Callan Co Kilkenny R95 XOKK Ireland
Tel: 087 6645662
kilkennysteinerschool@gmail.com
www.kilkennysteinerschool.com
Independent Early Years Centres
BRISTOL
Willow Tree Kindergarten
EY 403389 c/o
161 Dovercourt Road, Bristol BS7 9SF
Tel: 07955588903
info@willowtreekindergarten.org.uk
www.willowtreekindergarten.org.uk
BATH
Laurel Farm Kindergarten
EY 410554 17
Carlingcott, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8AN
Tel: 07722102327
laurelfarmenquiries@gmail.com
www.laurelfarmkindergarten.co.uk
LONDON
The Children’s Garden
EY341731
Grove Gardens Chapel, Lower Grove Road, Richmond Surrey TW10 6HP Enquiries: 98 Bathhurst Gardens, NW10 5HY
Tel: 020 89482959
birgit.childrensgarden@gmail.com
www.thechildrensgarden.org.uk
North London Rudolf Steiner School – an Early Years Centre
EY140449
1-3 The Campsbourne off Hornsey High Street London N8 7PN Tel/Fax: 020 83413770
info@rudolfsteiner.london.sch.uk
www.rudolfsteiner.london.sch.uk
MAIDSTONE
Cobnuts Steiner Kindergarten
EY313859
9 Gatland Lane, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 8PJ Tel: 01622 205914
enquiries@cobnutskindergarten.co.uk
www.cobnutskindergarten.co.uk
ST. ALBANS
St. Albans Steiner Kindergarten
EY546169 Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road, St Albans, AL1 4LQ
Tel: 01707 275337
r.smillicheap@hotmail.co.uk
https://stalbanssteinerkindergarten.com/
STROUD
Sunlands Kindergarten Gannicox House, 57 Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4EX
Tel: 01453 753350
sunlands@btinternet.com
The Children of One End Street
1 Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG
Tel: 07970 829890
EY400757
mariewaring@yahoo.co.uk
www.oneendstreet.com
N. IRELAND
Puddleduck Kindergarten 15 Drudgeon Road, Drudgeon, Omagh, Co. Tyrone BT78 1TJ
Tel: 028 82256101 halinakemper@hotmail.com
Provisionally Registered Early Years Centres
(in the process of accreditation)
MANCHESTER
Manchester Steiner School initiative – Apple Blossom Kindergarten EY541201
37 Zetland Road, Chorlton Manchester M21 8TJ
07910 974355
manchestersteiner@gmail.com
www.manchestersteinerschoolproject.org
Childminders – Self-registered, non-accredited Childminders working with Steiner Waldorf principles and practice
(Registration with Ofsted is the base requirement)
BRISTOL
Louise Sinclair
Tel 01275 394628
louisesinclair9@gmail.com
Ofsted registration EY536659
HEBDEN BRIDGE
Leah Findlay
Tel: 07825 168742
leahfindlay@rocketmail.com
STOURBRIDGE
Suzie Gibbs
Tel: 01384 357529
suzie.gibbs@hotmail.co.uk
Ofsted registration: EY466577
STROUD
Veronica Guichon Black
Tel: 07776094032
amberchildcaring@gmail.com
Rutland Early Years agency registration: RA000024
NORFOLK
Kate Baxter
Tel: 01263 478922
katebaxter246@gmail.com
Ofsted registration: EY543005
LONDON
Matilda Taylor
Tel: 07801 978159
info@hampsteadchildcare.co.uk
Ofsted registration: EY476629
www.hampsteadchildcare.co.uk
Tina Maas
Tina_maas@hotmail.com
Tel: 07963 346070
Ofsted registration: EY536640
Stephanie Gill (Hackney)
steph@n16steinerchildcare.co.uk
Tel: 07796 147497
Ofsted registration: EY330573
SUSSEX
Forest Row Robin’s Nest Early Years Setting
Emerson College, Hartfield Road, Forest Row RH18 5JX
Tel: 07930 853339
info@robinsnest.org.uk
www.robinsnest.org.uk
CIRENCESTER
Clare Benson
01285 831555
clarebensonuk@aol.co.uk
Ofsted registration: RA000145
DARTINGTON (DEVON)
Playgarden
Tel: 01803847713
lucyvowles@me.com
Parent and Child Groups – Self-registered, non-accredited working with Steiner Waldorf principles and practice
Lincolnshire Waldorf Group
c/o Chambers Farm Woods, Hoope Lane, Apley, Market Rasen LN8 5JR
Tel: 07709 656101
lincolnshirewaldorfgroup@gmail.com
www.lincolnshirewaldorf.co.uk
Affiliated Institutions
(Non-accredited by SWSF)
Active English Learning
3 Church Cross Cottages, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EZ
enquiry@aelproject.com
Ard Aoibhinn Community Initiatives (the Alfa Project)
Alfaralahine Building, Main Street, Scariff, Co Clare, Ireland
Barkantine Community Nursery
105a Mellish Street, London E14 8PR
0207 5388487
info@barkantinenursery.org
Emerson College
Hartfield Road, Forest Row, Sussex, RH18 5JX
Tel: 01342 822238
bookings@emerson.org.uk
see website here
Eurythmy Association of Great Britain and Ireland
BCM Eurythmy Association GB and Ireland, London, WC1N 3XXX
Tel: 020 76383202
Fax 08717 145925
vasas20eu@yahoo.co.uk
see website here
The Sheiling Ringwood
Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hants, BH24 2EB
Tel:01425 482408
enquiries@thesheilingringwood.co.uk
see website here
The London Acorn School
Morden Cottage, Morden Hall Park, Surrey SM4 5JD
Tel: 020 85449769
info@thelondonacornschool.co.uk
see website here
Philpots Manor School and Sixth Form
West Hoathly West Sussex RH19 4PR
Tel: 01342 810268
rachel.hames@philpotsmanorschool.co.uk
see website here
Education for a Happy Childhood – Early Years Workshops
4 Fuddlebrook Cottages, Marshfield SN14 8AB
joydeberker@msn.com
see website here
Performing Arts International
2 Spring Meadow, Forest Row, RH18 5AY
Tel: +441342 824261 or +447772091429
info@performingartsintl.org
see website here
Tobias School of Art and Therapy
Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4LZ
Tel: 01342 313655
info@tobiasart.org
see website here
Ruskin Mill Trust (Nailsworth)
enquiries@rmc.rmt.org
www.rmt.org/ruskinmillcollege
Ruskin Mill Trust, Freeman College (Sheffield)
enquiries@fmc.rmt.org
https://www.rmt.org/freeman/
Ruskin Mill Trust, Glasshouse College (Stourbridge)
enquiries@ghc.rmt.org
https://www.rmt.org/glasshouse/
Brantwood Specialist School
www.rmt.org
Interest Groups
(Non-accredited by SWSF) Initiatives registered with SWSF seeking to found schools or Early Years Centres with the support of the schools network.
HINDLEY
Conkers
The Hagg, Lintzford Road, Hamsterley Mill NE39 1ND
Postal address: Rose Cottage Hindley NE43 7SA
Tel: 01661612320
barnactivities@gmail.com
READING
Rose Garden Early Years Centre
5 Christchurch Gardens, Reading RG2 7AH
Tel: 0118 9866301
info@rosegardenearlyyears.co.uk
www.rosegardenearlyyears.co.uk
LONDON
Serimond Kindergarten
3 Bramble Gardens, London W12 0TF
serimond1@gmail.com
Special Educational Needs institutions
(Non-accredited by SWSF)
SWSF schools should be distinguished from the homes, schools and communities for children and young people in the Steiner Education Special Schools sector. These apply an adapted Waldorf curriculum.
For information:
The Association of Camphill Communities
Tel: 0845 0944638
www.camphill.org.uk / www.cvt.org.uk
About the Directory
All SWSF listed member schools are registered charities regulated by the Charity Commission or relevant body and are also registered with the requisite agencies of government and receive inspection from their national education inspectorates. Different arrangements, however, apply to schools in the Republic of Ireland. In addition to complying with national regulations, member institutions receive advisory support and accreditation through the Fellowship. The SWSF operates an accreditation process for developing Schools and Early Childhood settings in order to support them in becoming full member organisations. The SWSF directory includes:
- Full member schools.
- Schools and EY settings (denoted by asterisks) in the process of becoming full members. They undergo regular accreditation visits from experienced colleagues.
- Interest groups, consisting of groups working to establish Steiner education activities, or using them for home education. These are non-accredited.
- Affiliated schools or organisations with compatible aims and objectives in mutually supportive communication with SWSF. These are non-accredited.
Note: The SWSF holds the legal mark for ‘Steiner’ and ‘Waldorf’ and a school or EY setting cannot legally use either term in the name without the consent of the SWSF. Back to top
Key to Symbols
EY: Early Years up to age 6+ EY – 5: Early Years to Class 5 (age 10 – 11) EY – 13: Early Years to Class 13 (age 18 – 19) * Sponsored schools, in the process of becoming fully accredited ** Provisionally sponsored schools, beginning the process of becoming fully accredited Back to top
