Compass Learning | Ibstock Place School | Private Prep School Near Richmond, Barnes, Putney, Kingston, & Wandsworth

Our Learning Philosophy

At Ibstock, we understand that each pupil’s path is unique, shaped by their strengths, interests, and experiences.

Our unique Compass Learning philosophy supports not only academic progress, but the development of the whole person, empowering our pupils to navigate their own learning journey with confidence. Together, the four guiding points of our compass learning philosophy chart a course for success in the classroom and for flourishing in life beyond it.

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Our values guide us in nurturing kind hearts, inspiring curious minds, and guiding courageous futures. Together, these values guide us in shaping compassionate, confident learners who are ready to embrace their future.

Oracy is at the heart of Ibstock. This goes far beyond public speaking, to building confidence for pupils, developing their listening skills and empathy, and empowering them to find and express their own voice.

Through challenge, creativity, and innovation, we encourage each pupil to go further. We inspire growth with our cutting-edge Innovation Centre and comprehensive co-curricular and super-curricular programmes.

We recognise that every pupil’s learning journey is unique, which is why Ibstock’s adaptive teaching strategies and Support for Learning ensure that each pupil receives the support they need to flourish in school and beyond.

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‘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…’

‘Christoper Wolsey is somebody who genuinely cares about the wellbeing and opinions of the students.’

‘From personal experience – and it’s the consensus among my peers – I believe that Christopher Wolsey is somebody who genuinely cares about the wellbeing and opinions of the students.’ So says one satisfied parent of Ibstock’s head. And Wolsey cares about the pupils’ articulacy, too.

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'Alongside forging positive relationships with his charges, he puts great emphasis on their oracy..'

'Alongside forging positive relationships with his charges, he puts great emphasis on their oracy: the public-speaking team recently triumphed in a competition at Cambridge University; and through membership of the The Noisy Classroom organisation, the debaters can argue the toss with children from around the world.'

'The new Esports arena is match-fit for gamers'

'The new Esports arena is match-fit for gamers; the school team has exploded onto the Esports Rocket League, already winning silverware; and did we mention that there’s an incoming head of AI? However, if all this doesn’t sound enticing enough, the roster of foreign adventures should clinch it. ‘Over the next few years, my lucky son is hoping to go on a classics trip to Pompeii and a Tuscan art retreat, as well as language-study visits to Munich and Valencia, skiing in Switzerland and surfing in France,’ reports one parent.'

‘…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.’