About Trevor-Roberts School
School founder Christopher Trevor-Roberts
TREVOR-ROBERTS SCHOOL was founded by the late Christopher Trevor-Roberts and, after many years in the Vale of Health, moved to its present premises in Eton Avenue in 1981. The neighbouring house at No. 55 Eton Avenue was acquired in 1994, enabling the opening of the Junior Department in 1995.
Simon Trevor-Roberts, who has taught at the school since 1983, is Headmaster and Amanda Trevor-Roberts, his sister, is Head of the Junior Department.
Trevor-Roberts School is co-educational, taking boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 13 in preparation for examinations to independent schools.
The Junior Department takes children between the ages of 5 and 9 and it is expected that the majority of children continue into the Senior Department. Although the two departments are integrated in aims and spirit, children in the Junior Department have separate classrooms, play area and lunch room.
High success rates throughout the school are achieved through small classes and individual attention. Academic and social self-confidence and a sense of responsibility are built up in a happy atmosphere, geared to increasing motivation and encouraging pupils to fulfil their potential. Children are encouraged to work to the best of their ability and to find their own highest level of achievement.
Close liaison is maintained between the school and parents, and progress reports are sent home over the course of the year. Parents are advised on suitable schools for their children. The Heads of both departments are available to discuss any issue, either academic or personal, that arises during the course of the term.
Drawing of the school by Aurelia Fung-Roviras
Excerpts from the 2024 report
- Staff know pupils well. Leaders have established a family-orientated community where pupils are encouraged to value individuality and freedom of expression, and these values are actively celebrated.
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school because they are treated as individuals in a supportive and respectful environment.
- The curriculum is stimulating and encourages pupils to make good progress.
- Creativity is celebrated through music and art.
- Pupils develop self-confidence and self-esteem through sharing their creative talents with the wider school and local community.
- Leaders prioritise pupils’ welfare and wellbeing.
- Pupils understand the principles of tolerance and respect.
- Pupils are prepared well for future challenges in their lives.
- Pupils are knowledgeable about global issues. Their interest in national and international issues is stimulated and enhanced through rich and balanced debate.
- The proprietors and school leaders maintain a visible and friendly presence.
- Pupils benefit from a wide-ranging and carefully planned curriculum that is appropriate for each age group. Teachers are well trained and knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.
- Pupils are actively encouraged to develop their self-confidence through performance opportunities.
- In music, choirs regularly sing at external venues.
- Pupils’ exhibits at the school art exhibition showcase their adventurous and imaginative artwork.
- Children learn well across the range of required areas of learning.
- Pupils acquire the required knowledge and skills and learn effectively. They make good progress.
- They achieve well in examinations to attend their chosen secondary schools.
- Pupils enjoy their lessons and nearly always take an active role in their learning.
- Pupils access a range of extra-curricular opportunities.
- Pupils develop respect and understanding of others through their educational experiences.
- Pupils are well supervised from the moment they arrive.
- Leaders recognise and celebrate pupils’ unique talents.
- Leaders consider pupils’ wellbeing carefully when helping to prepare them for their next schools.
- Leaders have created a harmonious and open school culture where pupils’ safety and welfare are paramount.
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Pupils continue to benefit from an evolving and organic curriculum which adapts to meet their needs.
- Pupils understand the different ways to keep themselves safe, including online.
