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Liberty Woodland School is a private secondary-stage school in London, Greater London, with a published age range of 4-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Liberty Woodland School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Three acres at Morden Lodge give Liberty Woodland School a deliberately small scale and a close connection with the natural environment. Curiosity and independence shape a co-educational day education from age four to 16, with fully funded bursary places available. In the secondary years, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme takes the place of a GCSE-led structure.
Inquiry and project work sit beside subject teaching. The personal project asks each pupil to investigate, act and reflect on an independent question before external moderation. That way of working begins in the primary years, so research and application develop gradually instead of appearing only at the end of the curriculum.
Environmentalism is pupil-led across the institution. Fridays use flipped learning for self-directed study through teacher-curated online material and Google Classroom collaboration. Entry begins with an enquiry and a visit for the prospective pupil. The resulting route is defined by sustained project work, environmental responsibility and the MYP framework.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanna Barrett
- Pupil roll
- 125 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Morden Lodge, Morden Hall Road, Morden, London, Greater London
- Postcode
- SM4 5JD
- Area
- Merton
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanna Barrett
School contact
- School phone
- 02086489775
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 02086489775
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,456.80-£7,704 per term including VAT for Years 7-11
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 7 (September 2027) bursary applications close
15 January 2027
Applications should be submitted before 15 January 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
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Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 5 November 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 5 November 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Liberty Woodland School handle admissions?
Liberty Woodland School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Liberty Woodland School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Liberty Woodland School?
Year 7 (September 2027) bursary applications close: 15 January 2027
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Liberty Woodland School?
Liberty Woodland School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 5 November 2025.