A Warm Welcome to Babington House School

Dear Year 7 Pupils and Families,

Welcome to Babington House School. We are delighted that you will be joining our school community as you begin this exciting new chapter in Year 7.

At Babington House, pupils are nurtured, supported, inspired and challenged through a highly academic and stimulating curriculum that encourages a love of learning and a curiosity to discover more. Our lessons are engaging and designed to help every pupil grow in confidence and achieve their full potential.

Starting secondary school is an important milestone, and we are committed to ensuring that every new pupil feels happy, safe, and valued from the very beginning.  We pride ourselves on being a caring and inclusive community where friendships flourish and every child is encouraged to develop independence, resilience, and self-belief.

Beyond the classroom, pupils are encouraged to discover and nurture their individual talents through our wide range of co-curricular opportunities.  Whether in art, music, drama, sport, or academic enrichment, there is something for everyone to enjoy and explore.  We encourage pupils to immerse themselves fully in school life and make the most of every opportunity available to them.

Our core values — Kindness, Courtesy, Determination, Honesty, and Respect — are at the heart of everything we do.  These values help create the warm, friendly, and supportive environment that makes Babington House such a special place to learn and grow.

We believe in the power of education to inspire every child to achieve their very best.  We are proudly curious, ambitious, inclusive, and welcoming, and we look forward to supporting each pupil throughout their journey with us.

I very much look forward to welcoming you to Babington House School and meeting you all again soon.

Warm regards,

Ms Wiffen

Deputy Head

By now, you would have attended one of our Year 7 Taster Days and one of our offer holders mornings and would have met our wonderful teaching staff and some of your child’s new classmates.  Your next steps are to visit us in the Summer term as part of your induction process to kickstart your senior school journey. There are a few key dates to make a note of:

Year 7 Welcome BBQ – Wednesday 24th June 2026 | 5.45pm – 8pm

Our new Year 7 pupils and their families are invited to join us for a Summer BBQ where we welcome you to the Babington family.  During the evening, you will have the chance to hear from our Senior Leadership Team and find out more about our Senior School and everything you need to know to get started.  More excitingly, this is where new pupils will be enrolled in to their houses, will find out what form they are in and take part in a fun activity with their new form tutor and classmates.  Please save the date and an invite will be emailed to you, RSVP is required.

Year 7 Induction Day – Thursday 25th June 2026

To kickstart their senior school journey, our new Year 7 pupils will take part in a fun day of teambuilding enabling them to build their confidence, find their way around the school and make new friends ahead of joining us in September.  Please save the date and an invite will be emailed to you, RSVP is required.

Year 7 Residential – 12th – 14th October 2026

Our new Year 7 cohort will enjoy their first residential to Hindleap Warren in October.  Not only does this fun trip provide the opportunity to take part in a number of fun activities such as abseiling, orienteering, climbing, zip wire and many more, it also provides the perfect opportunity for our new pupils to get to know each other better, building and developing new friendships outside of the classroom.  Further details to follow once your child joins us in September.

Ahead of your child joining us in September, we need to collect important information from you.  You will need to access the Parent Portal with your log in details provided and complete the following forms by Monday 8th June 2026:

• Data collection
• Medical form
• Food allergy, intolerance and religious preference form
• Photo consent form
• Language option choices form.

Accessing the Parent Portal:

To login to the Parent Portal for the first time, please follow the steps below:

1. Click here to log in
2. Select the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top right of the webpage.
3. Select ‘Login’ and then select ‘Create an account’ at the top right of the webpage.
4. Use the authentication codes given in your Welcome Information email to login.
5. Your account will be created

Once you have logged on the first time, you will be asked to enter a password.  Please choose something that is memorable, that does not contain your date of birth, your child’s name or your address.  You will be asked to give a security question and answer, just in case you forget your password.

To complete your enrolment forms please access the ‘communications’ tab and then ‘electronic forms’.

The URL can be simply added to your phone home screen by:

Apple/iOS – click the arrow at the bottom of the Safari web browser and click the option ‘Add to Home Screen’

Android – open the website in the Chrome browser, tap the menu icon (three dots) and select ‘Add to home screen’.

We understand that the first day of school can feel a little daunting. Rest assured, from the moment your child arrives, they will be warmly welcomed at our front gates on Grange Drive by a member of staff who will be there to greet them and guide them to our hall where they will be met by their new form teacher.

Students are welcome to arrive from 8:00am, and should be on the school grounds by 8:25am.

Registration begins promptly at 8:30am and the school day ends at 3.40pm.

There are a wide range of clubs available for your child to enjoy both at lunch time and after school. Please visit the enrichment page for further information.

To help get settled, our new Year 7 pupils are assigned a Year 9 buddy who is on hand to show them the ropes and check in on them throughout those first few weeks as pupils get used to their new learning environment.  Further details will be shared with your child when they join us in September.

Attendance:

If your child arrives late at school, they must sign in at the School Office. Pupils must arrive by 8:25 a.m. to ensure prompt registration at 8:30 a.m.

Your child’s attendance and punctuality are an important aspect of their learning journey and will, therefore, be monitored.

Absence:

If your child is unwell, an email must be sent to the school office by 8am by the parent/carer.  If the school office has not been contacted, they will make a telephone call to follow-up.

An email is also required if you need to be excused for part of the school day for a medical appointment. Please email absence@babingtonhouse.com or call 020 8467 5537.

At Babington House School, our uniform reflects our pride in being part of a close-knit, respectful, and high-achieving community. All pupils are expected to wear the full school uniform, which is supplied by OZ Schoolwear and can be ordered online.  For a uniform fitting, please book via the Oz Schoolwear website.

View our Senior School uniform list

Please note: Babington House pupils may wear any item from either of the uniform lists.

You can also purchase pre-loved uniforms via the PTA School Shop. For further information email: babingtonuniform@outlook.com

Our code of conduct represents our values that influence everything that we do and we expect all members of our community to reflect these.  They are:

Kindness

Courtesy

Determination

Honesty

Respect

We inspire your child’s imagination through a breadth of enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom

Our wide range of clubs and societies is one of the many ways we enable pupils to extend their learning and pursue their interests beyond the traditional timetable. These clubs run during lunchtimes and after school, providing students with valuable opportunities to build friendships, gain new skills, and grow in confidence.

Enrichment programme:

Our enrichment programme is not just a collection of optional extras but a central pillar of the Babington House experience.  From sports such as basketball, netball and football to squash, swimming and climbing; from LAMDA, cooking and Art and Textiles, to Debating and chess – there is something for everyone at Babington House.

These opportunities empower our students to develop character, resilience, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. They also allow pupils to form lasting friendships, discover new passions, and grow into confident, capable young people who feel inspired and supported in all areas of their lives.

Clubs booking:

When you start, you will be given access to SOCS – our online platform where you will able to view and book on to our clubs.

Towards the end of the Summer term, you will be sent a notification when Autumn term clubs are available for booking along with your log in details for SOCS.

In the meantime, please check out our latest Year 7 clubs timetable to see what’s on offer, or check out the latest clubs on the Parent Portal.

Find out more

Music opportunities at Babington House:

Music is a big part of life at Babington House and there are many ways that you can get involved whether that be to continue with an instrument or to learn something new.  In addition to our senior orchestra and choir we offer a wide range of individual music lessons, this includes:
• Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone
• Violin, Viola, Cello
• Trumpet
• Drums and Percussion
• Piano
• Voice
• Guitar (Classical/Electric)

We offer our musicians the opportunity to perform every half term in our concerts and recitals.

To find out more or to request an application form for individual music lessons, please contact our Head of Music, Ms Nikula: gnikula@babingtonhouse.com

Educational Trips:

Educational trips are included within the school fees and play a central role in our enrichment offering and are eagerly anticipated by pupils and staff alike. These visits are carefully curated to complement the academic curriculum, bringing learning to life and offering students new perspectives. Whether it’s a history trip to a battlefield site, a geography field study, a theatre visit, or a museum tour, these experiences extend knowledge and ignite curiosity in ways that classroom learning alone cannot achieve.

Ski trip:

Among our most eagerly awaited events is the annual ski trip which will take place in April 2027, a longstanding highlight of the school calendar. Open to students across the senior years, the ski trip offers the perfect blend of physical challenge, outdoor adventure, and social bonding. Whether students are strapping on skis for the first time or honing their abilities on the slopes, they develop confidence, resilience, and independence – all while creating unforgettable memories with friends.

DofE:

Another cornerstone of our enrichment programme is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, a transformative initiative that many of our Year 10 pupils choose to undertake. This year-long programme fosters personal growth, leadership, and resilience. Participants work across four key areas: volunteering, physical activity, developing a new skill, and completing a challenging expedition that includes planning, navigation, and camping overnight. Through the DofE, students develop independence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility, all while building confidence in their ability to overcome obstacles.

Academic rigour:

We challenge students’ thinking.  In every lesson, you will find a rigorous approach to teaching and learning, in which small class sizes enable teachers to really get to know each and every one of the students in their classes. This enables teachers to quickly identify students’ strengths, and areas that need developing, and are able to provide bespoke support that enables all students to succeed.

We have an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding GCSE results.  In 2025, nearly 90% of our students achieved all grades 9-5, whilst over a third of our students achieved the very top grades 9-7.

GCSE subjects:

Our new focus on Years 7-11 has enabled us to provide an even greater array of subject choices at GCSE.  In addition to the usual subjects already studied in Years 7-9, we offer Textile Design, Business Studies, 3D Product Design, and as of September 2026, we also offer Economics and Dance GCSE.

GCSE examinations are included within the school fees.

You can find out more about the Senior curriculum here.

Work experience, Careers programme and Post-16 pathways:

Pupils in Years 10 enjoy taking part in a week-long work experience placement.  This provides the perfect opportunity for them to explore and develop key skills providing inspiration for life beyond Babington House.

Preparation for futures after Babington House is an integral part of our student’s journey. Our careers provision follows the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks ensuring the school provides a wholistic careers programme for our students including a robust post-16 pathway programme.

You can find out more about our Careers programme here.

We are a happy school that students enjoy coming to every day, and one of the key reasons for that is the strength of our pastoral support system.

Our size is our super power!

Our small class sizes mean that each child is known as an individual by their teachers, by their form tutors, and by the school leadership. Our small class sizes enable pupils to form valuable relationships with their peers easily, and our House system and enrichment programme enables pupils to broaden this further, making friendships across other year groups.

This nurturing environment builds students’ confidence and encourages them to try new things, overcome obstacles, and to find their niche.  We support them as they grow into their individual selves every day and will be your child’s biggest cheerleader every step of the way.

We have an excellent Learning Support team providing 1-2-1 intervention if required, and offer support for the mental health and emotional wellbeing of your child.

On their first day of school, your child will be given a pupil planner.  Pupils are expected to take full responsibility and ensure that all homework is written in the in the planner as soon as it has been set and ensure that this is signed on a weekly basis by their parent/carer.

The student portal:

This is an important channel of communication between pupils and teachers.  Pupils will be given their log in to this on their first day and will be able to view their homework, house points, attendance and timetables.