Academic Publications

Ibstock extends learning beyond the classroom through academic exploration, professional curiosity and a range of pupil-led projects.

Stretch & Challenge Catalogue

We are committed to ensuring every pupil is appropriately challenged and inspired to reach their full potential, both within the classroom and beyond. Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to deepen and extend their learning, while encouraging them to pursue their academic interests independently.

Each term, our Stretch and Challenge Catalogue offers a range of activities and extension opportunities, from museum reviews and wider reading to website creation and independent research, helping pupils broaden their knowledge and develop new skills.

VIEW STRETCH & CHALLENGE CATALOGUE - SUMMER 2026

Professionally Curious Minds

As one of our school’s underpinning values, Curious Minds are at the heart of life at Ibstock. We encourage our pupils to ask questions, explore ideas and look beyond the curriculum, while our teachers bring the same spirit of curiosity to their professional practice.

Our Teaching and Learning Think Tank brings teachers together regularly to share ideas, reflect on their practice and explore ways to enhance learning. Our biannual Teaching and Learning Journal showcases investigations, reflections and insights from our teachers. This culture of professional curiosity helps ensure our teaching continues to evolve, informed by the latest educational research and thinking.

VIEW TEACHING & LEARNING JOURNAL - SEPTEMBER 2026

Pupil Voice Publications

At Ibstock, we encourage our pupils to have the confidence to express their ideas and opinions. Whether debating on the national stage or thoughtfully challenging a viewpoint in the classroom, pupils are encouraged to develop their own persepctives, listen to others and engage in discussion with confidence and respect.

This culture of independent thought extends beyond the classroom through a range of pupil-led publications, including our award-winning magazine 'The Wall', our Languages magazine 'Linguistically Speaking', and our STEM magazine 'The Nucleus'.

VIEW 'THE WALL' MAGAZINE - SPRING 2026

VIEW 'LINGUISTICALLY SPEAKING' - SPRING 2026

VIEW 'THE NUCLEUS' - SPRING 2026

Reviews

The Good Schools Guide
Talk Education
Tatler Schools Guide
From Parents
From Pupils

‘Spectacular music from the start.’

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‘Stunning art from outset.’

'Range of clubs and societies...mind-boggling'

Range of clubs and societies…mind-boggling’

‘…pupils are taught to become independent critical thinkers...’

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'The whole school is led impressively by Chris Wolsey...'

‘The whole school is led impressively by Chris Wolsey. Engaged and accessible, he brings a collegiate style of leadership to the school community.’

'...seamlessly combines tradition and innovation…’

‘This all-through school on the edge of Richmond Park seamlessly combines tradition and innovation…’

'Its commitment to development shows no sign of slowing'

'As the school marks 80 years in Roehampton, its commitment to development shows no sign of slowing'

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'...it's location beside expansive Richmond Park provides access to woodlands and greenery'

'Though urban, it's location beside expansive Richmond Park provides access to woodlands and greenery; and pupils can also get their hands dirty in the garden, whose produce is tied to on-site cookery lessons'

'Ibstock Place truly feels like a second home to me...'

'Ibstock Place truly feels like a second home to me, defined by its nurturing culture in which respect, understanding and compassion underpin everyday learning' reflects one pupil.'

‘…the range of community and charity activities...'

‘…the range of community and charity activities that my son is involved with is amazing.’

‘We love everything about Ibstock...'

‘We love everything about Ibstock and our son is incredibly happy there.’

'...my daughter is happy and flourishing...'

‘Very happy indeed with the school as a parent. Most importantly, my daughter is happy and flourishing. Thank you.’

'...I don’t think there could be a better school for me.’

‘It’s given me so many opportunities... I don’t think there could be a better school for me.’

‘Right from the beginning I was made to feel at home.’

‘Ibstock...helped me to explore my interests and talents.’

‘Ibstock helped me achieve the grades I needed…but more importantly it helped me to explore my interests and talents.’

Academic Publications | Ibstock Place Senior School, Roehampton | Private Prep School Near Richmond, Barnes, Putney, Kingston, & Wandsworth.

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