I am delighted to welcome you to Avenue House School.
Avenue House School is a truly special place.
There is something about the small class sizes and close relationships between staff and families that creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere—you can feel it the moment you walk through the door. I felt it myself many years ago when I first chose Avenue House for my own child.
My educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child should be supported to achieve their full potential.
At Avenue House, we aim to create a school filled with wonder, curiosity and excitement, where children are inspired not only by what they learn, but by how they learn. Through enriching experiences and high-quality teaching, we encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Alongside strong academic foundations, we are committed to developing the whole child.
We want our pupils to think critically, understand the wider world and build the confidence, resilience and empathy needed to thrive both in school and beyond.
As a small, independent Prep school, every child is known and valued as an individual. Our experienced teachers tailor support and challenge to each pupil, helping them discover their strengths and achieve their personal best.
Strong partnerships with families are central to our approach, and pastoral care sits at the heart of everything we do.
Through initiatives such as Kind Minds mindfulness sessions, PSHE and Pupil Voice, we support children’s wellbeing and mental health, recognising that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and cared for.
The achievements of our Year 6 pupils speak for themselves.
Their destination selective schools and scholarship successes reflect their hard work, the support of their families and our personalised approach to education.
To truly understand what makes Avenue House such a warm, vibrant and rewarding place to learn, I warmly invite you to visit us.
Meet our children and staff, see the school in action and experience the atmosphere for yourself. We would also be delighted to introduce you to current parents who can share their experiences of the school community.
We look forward to welcoming you and showing you why Avenue House School is such a special place to learn and grow.
Ravinder Nandra
Headteacher
Our School Team
Senior Leadership Team
Ms. Ravinder Nandra
Headteacher and Deputy DSL
NASENCO BSc (Hons), PGCE QTS
R. Malik
Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy DSL
MA (SEND) NASENCO, BA (Hons) QTS
Mr. Justin Sheppard
Deputy Head Academic and DSL
BA (Hons), PGCE QTS
Miss Haya Ahmad
KS1 & Phonics Lead
BA (Hons) Primary Education
Teachers & Support Staff
Mrs Sameena Burles
Mrs Aneta Dos Santos
Mr Pasquale Esposito
Ms Alisha Gharoo
BEd (Hons) QTS
Miss Nik Jory
BTec HND (Art)
Miss Jessica Matos
HND
Mrs Rebecca Trainor
MSc BA (Hons) QTS
Ms. Nicole Weller
BA (Hons), CACHE Level 3, Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Children’s Learning
Development
Miss Sarah Wilson
ALCM LTCL(Perf) LTCL(Mus Ed) F(Mus Ed) TCL PGCE QTS
Ms. Aleksandra Zeslawska
MA TEFL, BA (Hons) QTS
Want to find out more?
We welcome enquiries and would be pleased to share more about life at our school.