From prestigious industry awards to rigorous inspections, our dedication to providing exceptional education is consistently acknowledged and celebrated.
 

Finalist - Independent Prep School of the Year 2026

Hazelwood reaches the FINAL for 'Independent Prep School' of the Year by the Independent School of the Year Awards 2026.

We are delighted to have been recognised for this prestigious award and we are so thankful to our pupils, staff and families who make our community so special.

Winner!

Pastoral Care Champion

School House Awards 2026

Hazelwood is nominated the winner of the School House Awards, Pastoral Care Champions. Hazelwood's people-centred approach ensures that well-being and kindness is a the heart of school values. Every decision starts with the question, "what is best for our pupils and community?"

 

                                                                 

Chartered College of Teaching Member Status

Hazelwood School has been granted Institutional Member Status by the Chartered College of Teaching, the professional body for teachers. This designation recognises our commitment to professional learning, evidence‑informed practice, and supporting our staff’s development. Through this partnership:                                                                                                                                                       

  • our staff have easy access to high‑quality professional learning, research insights, and national networks.
  • we enhance a culture of inquiry, where teachers are encouraged and supported to reflect, question, trial, evaluate, and refine their practice.
  • we show our community - students, parents, governors - that we are committed to maintaining rigorous professional standards and continual improvement.

 

 

iExcellence Award

As an i25 Joint Finalist in the iExcellence awards 2020, we were delighted to have our spirit of invention recognised for our innovative suite – the inside and outside BOX.

The BOX is our flexible, agile-learning space which inspires and aids dynamic teaching and learning. A space which is unlike a traditional classroom, there are no set rules, instead it heralds an inclusive new way of learning that is full of investigative possibility.

The iExcellence Award recognises influencers and innovators in the independent education sector who have made a real impact. 

Hazelwood is passionate about embracing digital literacy of the future.

 

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My daughter has had an invaluable opportunity to broaden her horizons and is really excited about the future and what it holds for her generation.

Parent

The BOX creates an environment where pupils take risks and approach tasks from a new angle. They feel safe making mistakes. The collaboration and creativity the children exhibit while working in the BOX has transferred to the classroom, where they are taking ownership of their thinking and learning. 

Teacher at Hazelwood.

 

 

 

ISI Report – July 2026

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is responsible for the inspection of schools with a membership to an Independent Schools Council association. 

The report is a detailed assessment of the School, examining provision, curriculum, teaching, pastoral care, governance, leadership and culture. 

 

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Happy, Confident Children 

We are proud to have passed our latest inspection report in July 2026 again as we are always striving to make improvements and identify where we can better enhance our pupils’ education. The report reflects the ongoing work we are doing to provide a motivating environment at Hazelwood for happy, confident children and to ensure they are well prepared and ready for the next stage of their education. 

ISI Inspection Report 2026 in progress.

 

Children are active learners who show great enthusiasm and a strong desire to find out more.

Inspection Report 2023

Excellent progress is made by all children in their learning and development relative to their starting points. They are extremely well prepared and ready for the next stage of their education.

Inspection Report 2023

Leaders and managers are fully committed to an ambitious vision for future development, to provide a motivating environment for happy, confident children.

Inspection Report 2023

 

 

NACE Challenge Award

In January 2023, we received the NACE Challenge Award for the second time. We are proud to be only one of a few schools in Surrey that has achieved this.

The NACE Challenge Award provides recognition of school-wide high-quality provision for more able learners within a context of challenge for all. 

 

The climate for learning is positive and engaging…pupils are very well behaved and have particularly good relationships with their teachers and each other.

NACE

Staff and pupils can have high expectations of themselves and of one another. There is a relentless drive to promote effective learning and ensure the Hazelwood pupils are ‘future ready’.

NACE

The challenging, evolving and adaptive curriculum offers opportunities across all areas of school life, for a child to find their strengths and excel…it provides for a range of experiences and learning opportunities for pupils to pursue their learning according to their ability or interests.

Nace

Provision for all pupils is robustly monitored, evaluated and very ably led.

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Assessment data indicates that pupils continue to significantly exceed the national average at each stage of the school.

NACE

 

LUXlife Private Education Awards 2023

LUXlife is a premium lifestyle publication. Their private education awards recognise the very best institutions and service providers operating in the industry today. 

Hazelwood Nursery is incredibly proud to have received the Most Nurturing Nursery & Early Years Learning Environment 2023 – Southeast England

 

 

 

Wellbeing Award 

Hazelwood School is currently working towards a Wellbeing Award with Optimus Education.

We are aiming to meet the following objectives:

  • Commit to promoting and protecting positive emotional wellbeing and mental health.
  • To regard wellbeing and mental health as the responsibility of everyone.
  • Actively promote positive staff wellbeing.

 

 

   SafetyMARK - Platinum Award

Following our recent Health & Safety Audit (March 2026), Hazelwood has achieved an exceptional score of 99%

This reflects the professionalism, dedication and shared responsibility shown by every member of staff. 

The audit praised outstanding performance across Management, Premises and Personal Welfare, with all areas scoring exceptionally highly. It also noted the strong and evident safety culture across both sites.

 

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