White House School

Welcome From The Head

I am delighted to welcome you to our website, which provides an insight into life at our school. The best way to see White House School is to come to visit in person and we are always thrilled to show visitors round our thriving school in Wokingham.

White House School is an independent Christian day school, for girls and boys to the end of Year 6. The whole school was judged "outstanding and excellent" by the ISI in June 2011. Children can begin our "outstanding" nursery during the term preceding their third birthday.

We provide a secure and supportive environment for effective learning and personal growth. High standards are pursued within a framework of Christian values, celebrating the uniqueness and inherent value of each individual. Our aim is that children leave White House confident, articulate, successful and ready for the next phase of their education.

The school is open from 8:00am and children may stay for tea or extended day until 6:00pm if parents wish.

I look forward to meeting you.

Sarah Gillam
Headmistress

WHSPA fun day

Make a date for the WHSPA fun day on Saturday 30 June!

We look forward to seeing as many past and present pupils and their families at this wonderful event to celebrate over 100 years of White House School.

There will be a hog roast as well as a bouncy castle and stalls. It will be great fun.

We look forward to seeing you in the afternoon.

Outstanding inspection

"Outstanding, outstanding, outstanding!"

These were the inspectors' opinions of our school following their inspection in June 2011. Their comments include:

"The overall effectiveness of the setting is outstanding."
"The quality of provision is outstanding."
"The outcomes for the children are outstanding."
"The balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning is very successfully maintained…."
"Children thrive on the blend of the indoor and outdoor environment."
"The curriculum is highly integrated and innovative"
"The [children's] attitude towards sport, and the outstanding input from the sports department make physical development a major strength of the school."

Read the full report here.

Excellent results

White House School ranked top preparatory school in Wokingham in The Sunday Times list of top schools

In November 2011, The Sunday Times ranked White House as the top preparatory school in Wokingham and nationally in the top 40. White House achieve these excellent results through dedicated, professional staff and specific education plans for each child.

In 2012, two children were awarded scholarships to Luckley-Oakfield and one child gained an academic exhibition to Luckley-Oakfield. Children have passed entrance examinations into Luckley Oakfield, The Abbey and Farnborough Hill with extremely high scores. All girls gained places at their first choice of school.

Latest News

Catch up with events here at White House.

Fire fire!
Some firefighters visited the school in their fire engine. The children from Reception (and Mrs Mackie) were lucky enough to use the high-pressure hose to pour on water.

Joseph
and the amazing final production at White House School. Fantastic, girls, well done!

Nursery bonfire
With Mr Harrision, the children had a wonderful afternoon collecting wood and making a bonfire. Then they toasted marshmallows. Mm!

Spring colour

I was delighted this morning to be joined by some helpers from the nursery while adding some new plants to the pots by the front door. Do take a moment to admire their work!

Mothers' day
Thie mothers' day assembly is a highlight of the school year. With songs, poems and pictures the children warmed everyone's hearts.

Success at Woodley Festival

Our infants choir (nursery to year 2) was awarded a gold medal in its section, and our chamber choir a silver medal in its section. Both choirs were highly commended.

World Book Week
A week of learning about libraries and bookshops, adding our favourite lines from poems to our "poetree", and watching the staff perform a passage from Oliver Twist, finished with a day when everyone dressed up as a character from a book.

Energy Kidz holiday club
Please contact EnergyKidz if you would like your child to go to an action-packed holiday club. Places are available during half terms and every school holiday. The children use the White House site and facilities.