A Path to Success: The Best Independent Girls’ Schools in Knightsbridge London
Welcome to More House; a small school that means big business. We are a creative-thinking Catholic school for girls aged 11-18 in the heart of Knightsbridge, preparing our pupils to be the ethical leaders of tomorrow. A greenhouse, not a hothouse.
Where a small school meets world-class opportunities
Business
Bank of England
Museum of Brands, W11, V & A and Design Museum
Study of branding.
Rococo Chocolates, SW3
Branding exercise
Chelsea and Knightsbridge
Business location mapping (Local roads in Chelsea and Knightsbridge)
Peter Jones, Sloane Square
Customer service secret shopper activity.
Sloane Street and Sloane Square
Location for a Year 9 Urban Studies assignment.
Educational Institutions
Royal Institution
Sixth form explore the development of Science and biotechnology experiments.
Institute of Physics
Lectures for our Physicists.
University College London
Sixth form lecture series for Physics.
Royal Geographic Society
Students attend talks and workshops on the latest geographical research.
Institut Français
Students explore French literature, watch French films at the Ciné Lumière and discover French culture via their festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
Goethe Institut, SW7
German students attend language classes and both cultural and cinema events.
Instituto Cervantes, WC2R
Spanish students can access language classes, courses, theatre, cinema, music and competitions, either on-site or online.
Senate House Library
EPQ students visit the Senate House Library to learn more about using academic sources and to carry out independent research.
Faith
Holy Trinity Church
Annual Prize Giving Ceremony Music Concerts
St Vincent De Paul
Faith in Action has championed the work of SVP by raising awareness and money for the work of the organisation.
Glassdoor Homeless Shelter (Hammersmith)
Confirmation candidates go here on a Sunday evening to set up dinner for the homeless people.
Cardinal Hume Centre
Faith in Action has carried out some invaluable fundraising activities to support the great work of the Cardinal Hume Centre.
Westminster Synagogue – SW7
Pupils visit the synagogue to refresh their GCSE knowledge.
Tyburn Convent, Hyde Park Place
We visit the Nuns of Tyburn Convent whose lives are centred on Eucharistic Adoration for the glory of God and also on prayer for the human family.
Westminster Cathedral
We often walk down to the Cathedral to light candles and offer prayers in this lovely sanctuary and some of our girls are confirmed here.
St Mary’s Church
St Mary’s Church hosts our whole School Masses and faith enrichment evenings.
Museums and Galleries
The Victoria and Albert Museum
Art and textiles.
The Design Museum
Art and textiles.
Tate Modern
Art and textiles.
Tate Britain
Art and textiles.
Wallace Collection
Art and textiles.
National Portrait Gallery
Art and textiles.
The Photographer’s Gallery
Visited when learning about photography and to see new artist’s work.
British Museum
Used in art for drawing from direct observation.
John Soame’s House
Used in art for drawing from direct observation.
Courtauld Institute
Girls learn about Art History and conservation.
Fashion and Textile Museum
Science Museum
Access to cutting edge scientific research for Geography topics and for KS3 pupils to explore the Wonder Lab in Science. Maths students visit the Winton Gallery to explore how mathematics has shaped our world from war and peace to life, death, money, trade and beauty.
Saatchi Gallery
Art and textiles.
Natural History Museum
Visited for art, textiles, geography, biology, physics and chemistry.
Parks and Gardens
Chelsea Physic Garden
Students explore the medicinal properties of plant.
The Royal Court Theatre Cafe
Off campus study space.
Hyde Park
Geographers can explore the carbon and water cycles, ecosystems, create resources and develop field work skills in Geography and is used for our Ecology day out in Science. Study breaks and walks for sixth formers.
School
More House School
Sport
Clip and Climb – Chelsea
Sixth Form Bonding Day.
Fulham Reach Boat Club
Girls enjoy our Rowing Club here.
Imperial College Sports Centre
Climbing wall and state of the art Gym facilities.
Latchmere Leisure Centre – Battersea
Badminton and basketball are played here.
Millenium Stadium – Battersea Park
Curricular and co-curricular sport takes place here, as well as our annual Sports Day.
Theatres and Performance Spaces
Somerset House
Girls attend workshops, exhibitions and art talks.
The Barbican Centre
Girls attend workshops, exhibitions and art talks.
The Young Vic Theatre
One of the many London Theatres visited as part of the study of English and Drama.
The Globe Theatre
One of the many London Theatres visited as part of the study of English and Drama.
The Duke of York Theatre
One of the many London Theatres visited as part of the study of English and Drama
The National Theatre
One of the many London Theatres visited as part of the study of English and Drama.
Regents Park Open Air Theatre
One of the many London Theatres visited as part of the study of English and Drama.
More House Stories
Where Ellie cultivated her passion for special effects
Ellie left More House in 2011 after doing A-Levels in English, History and Art and was always interested in media and special effects. Ellie is currently at a company called Double Negative where she is a Technical Director. She has also set up a group called ‘Women in VFX’ which aims to support women in this industry which is still very male dominated.
Gabriella left More House in 2007 after studying History, Classical Civilisation and Philosophy & Ethics. She then took a gap year before heading to the University of West England where she read Criminology and Psychology. She is now a Portfolio Reporting Analysis Lead which involves looking at programmes that meet the Government Major Projects Portfolio threshold and departmental critical level programmes.
Kitty left More House in 2012 after doing A-Levels in Geography, History and Classical Civilisation. She had always intended to go on to read History at University but changed her mind at the last minute choosing sports journalism at the University of the Arts, London. Now she works as a bloodstock journalist for the Racing Post.
Jessica joined More House in 2004 after she moved with her family to London from Monkstown, Co Dublin. Whilst doing her A levels at More House in Music and History of Art she auditioned to be ‘an exhibitioner’ at The Junior College of Music and was accepted. She continued to hone her craft every weekend with the Royal College of Music completing her A levels and leaving More House in 2009. Jessica has earned critical acclaim for her compelling stage presence, most recently completing a season with Grange Park Opera, performing in 'Eugene Onegin' and with Bryn Terfel in 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the BBC Proms in July 2021.
Julie left More House in 1991 with four A-Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and French. As she embarked on her degree in Law at Bristol University, she knew she wanted to work with business but was unsure exactly where this would take her. When Julie graduated, she travelled around Central and South America, and it was on these travels that she had what she calls her ‘environmental epiphany’.
We are proud of our Catholic heritage and ethos. Our mission gives us a spiritual depth that benefits each of our girls and forms the foundation of our community.
More House offers a bespoke education that is future-focussed and prepares young women to be the ethical leaders of tomorrow. Our academic philosophy is underpinned by trust and strong teacher-pupil relationships. We know our girls well and support them in succeeding both in and out of the classroom. More House is a greenhouse, not a hothouse. We provide a nurturing environment for all our girls to grow to new heights.
More House School has an outstanding reputation for its exceptional pastoral care, which is built on a foundation of respect, compassion and dignity in all interactions between staff, pupils and parents. In the pastoral system, pupils are personally supported and guided by staff, in order to become resilient, confident and inspiring young women.
Today was Christmas Jumper Day where we wore our festive jumpers raising funds for @CardinalHumeCHC We even had some pupils & Ms Phelps, Mr Keeley & Mrs Lee in matching jumpers #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #christmasjumperday #christmasjumpers #christmas #MoreHouseSchool
Well done to our Eco Officer and More Green award winner Becca (Yr12) who held her first termly Clothes Swap with funds going to #catholicearthcare 👕👖 ♻️
Today was Christmas Jumper Day where we wore our festive jumpers raising funds for @cardinalhumecentre We even had some pupils and Ms Phelps, Mr Keeley and Mrs Lee in matching jumpers! 🎄
Well done to our Eco Officer and More Green award winner Becca (Yr12) who held her first termly Clothes Swap with funds going to #catholicearthcare 👕👖 ♻️
Great to see our Year 9 pupils and their parents tonight at our GCSE Options Evening, browsing the different subject options available at GCSE, with our Head of Departments on hand to answer any questions.
We are delighted to announce that we are relaunching our Alumni programme with a fantastic Christmas celebration on Tuesday 12 December starting with bubbles and canapés at The Cadogan, followed by tours, talks and further refreshments at More House School.
There are only 40 tickets priced at £60 available for this event, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
