Welcome from the Head

Nurturing Minds, Hearts, and Courage

Drawing on our rich history and surrounded by inspiring school grounds, we take pride in our educational and pastoral excellence. Crucially, we go beyond just delivering an excellent pastoral and academic education. We aim to open minds through building curiosity, open hearts by teaching compassion, and foster courage in how pupils use their learning.

We want our pupils to thrive in an increasingly complex world and become changemakers, not only at their senior school of choice, but also in their lives beyond formal education.

Cultivating Confident Individuals of Character

At Hazelwood, our independence gives us the freedom to shape a curriculum and enrichment programme that is flexible, purposeful and truly relevant to the world our pupils are growing up in. This allows us to prepare them not just for school, but for the many journeys that lie ahead.

Our commitment to helping young people flourish has been at the heart of Hazelwood since our foundation in 1890, and it remains as strong today as it has ever been. Quite simply, our aim is to inspire confidence, creativity and compassion through purposeful, future-facing learning that is rooted in a strong sense of community.

Compassion, courage and respect guide everything we do. These values shape how we treat one another, how we face challenges, and how we grow together as a school community.

We set high expectations for all our pupils and encourage them to think big about their own aspirations and achievements.

I am enormously proud to lead Hazelwood. No two days are ever the same, and we are always moving forward. This shared energy drives us to do the right thing and to give our very best, every day.

Embracing Innovation for Lifelong Learning

Our commitment to our community extends beyond traditional methods. Our innovative curriculum integrates real-life experiences, encouraging interactions with people, exploration of relevant issues, and the development of solutions to authentic problems. As adults, we treasure this golden opportunity to shape children’s lives, as at this age, they are at their most receptive to nurture on a multitude of levels.

We make every day count.

Fostering Growth and Learning with Passion

As a front-runner in pastoral care and educational innovation, Hazelwood is more than a school. In the words of Sir Ken Robinson (author, orator & educationalist):

"As educators, our role is to create the conditions for growth, development, and learning to happen. When we get it right, we discover that all along we have been in the miracle business, and it is honestly the only business to be in."

At Hazelwood, we love being in the miracle business!