The Treehouse School
Cholsey, Oxfordshire · OX10 9LG
The Treehouse School is a small, child-centred prep in Cholsey, Oxfordshire with an explicit focus on nature, sustainability, and emotional development. With just 8 pupils, it offers a highly personalised approach where learning is interest-led and the timetable flexible. The school emphasises building confidence, independent thinking, and environmental awareness alongside traditional academic skills.
- →Exceptional individualisation and small class sizes (8 pupils total) allowing tailored learning pathways
- →Child-centred, interest-led pedagogy that inspires engagement rather than rote learning
- →Strong emphasis on emotional resilience, confidence-building, and life skills alongside academics
- →Explicit focus on nature, sustainability and environmental education integrated across curriculum
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in nurturing, flexible environments where learning is personalised to their interests; children who need time to build confidence and emotional security; those with a natural curiosity about the natural world.
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Contact & visit
37 Wallingford Road
Cholsey, Oxfordshire
OX10 9LG
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at The Treehouse School?
Day fees at The Treehouse School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into The Treehouse School?
The Treehouse School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is The Treehouse School a boarding school?
The Treehouse School is a day school in Cholsey and does not offer boarding.
What is The Treehouse School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated The Treehouse School “Good” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Remarkable transformation in confidence and emotional resilience, particularly for multiple siblings
✓Flexibility and responsiveness to individual learning styles and emotional needs
✓Development of independent thinking and willingness to embrace challenge in a supportive environment
✓Integration of environmental and community awareness with academic learning
✓Personalised attention and understanding of each child's unique needs and potential
Common concerns
!Extremely limited peer group (8 pupils) may restrict social diversity and friendship options
!Lack of Ofsted inspection history means no external validation of educational quality
!No secondary provision within the school's current trajectory, requiring transition elsewhere
!Limited information on exam results, destinations, or long-term academic outcomes