Independent School · Ages 4–16

Learning to Change
the World

Greenwood Learning is a progressive independent school where children discover who they are through nature, curiosity, and hands-on experience.

Students at Greenwood Learning
Our Purpose

Preparing Children for the Future

The world is changing fast, and we want to prepare young people for a future built on creativity and imagination, where resilience and human connection matter just as much as knowledge.

Our approach blends academic rigour with deep outdoor learning, emotional intelligence, and project-based discovery. Every child who joins us leaves ready to think boldly and act with purpose.

Welcome from the Head
Students collaborating at school
Children learning outdoors
Wellbeing & the Outdoors

An Outside School With a Focus on Wellbeing

Our learning environments are rooted in the outdoors, harnessing the deep connection between time in nature and positive mental health. We believe that happy, secure children learn best.

Each day begins with a morning gathering that helps every student centre themselves, becoming fully present and ready to learn.

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Our Setting

A School Built for How Children Actually Learn

Greenwood Learning sits within beautiful grounds that serve as both classroom and playground. Our educators treat the natural world as the richest curriculum there is: seasonal, unpredictable, and endlessly interesting.

About the School
Children learning in the school grounds
How We Teach

Our Progressive Approach to Education

Immersive, Hands-On Learning
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Immersive, Hands-On Learning

Our academically rigorous curriculum is delivered through engaging, real-world experiences. Every lesson connects to something children can touch, build, question, or explore.

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Self-Led and Project-Based
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Self-Led and Project-Based

We encourage children to explore their curiosity and deepen their understanding of topics that genuinely fascinate them. Students develop critical thinking, collaboration, and creative confidence.

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Building Global Perspectives
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Building Global Perspectives

We help our students develop a wider understanding of the world around them, building cultural awareness, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of global responsibility.

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"Pupils develop the skills and attitudes to help them become inquiring, independent and kind individuals who are emotionally intelligent and innovative problem solvers."

School Inspection Report, 2024