Rose House Montessori School

Registration Number 209/6000
A member of Spectrum Montessori Ltd,
registered in England No 4757090.

ISI Inspection Report

Since 2020 Rose House Montessori School is registered as an Independent Prep School with the Independent School Association (ISA). Membership of the ISA means that our school can display the mark of quality assurance in independent education. Schools must reach a high standard to be eligible for membership, with strict criteria on teaching a broad curriculum, maintaining excellent standards of pastoral care and keeping staff members’ professional development training up to date.

Our school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which is Ofsted monitored, on behalf of the UK’s Department of Education. Following our Regulatory Compliance Inspection our school achieved the highest possible standard and has 'met' the standards in every category. To access to the report, please click on the logo. please click on the logo

Montessori Accreditation

Rose House Montessori is accredited as a genuine Montessori School through Collaborative Montessori. The report highlights that the teachers were 'outstanding in the warm and considerate way they communicated with the children during the day. Children’s boundaries were respected, and children were listened to carefully. ...The teaching team are consistent in their approach which creates an atmosphere of care and a sense of security for the children.'

To access our report, please click on the logo. please click on the logo

Key Policies and Procedures

Rose House Montessori has an extensive list of policies and procedures which are reviewed and updated regularly. They are available upon request. Rose House Montessori has high standards of Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare at all times. Please click on the icons to access the documents.

  • Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Admissions Policyplease click on the logo
  • Attendance Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Behaviour Management Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Communication Policy and Procedures (incl. Complaints Procedure)please click on the logo
  • Quality of Education Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Equality of Opportunities (incl. SEND & Accessibilty) Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • E-Safety Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Information and Records Policy and Proceduresplease click on the logo
  • Peace & Relationship Education Policy and Procedures please click on the logo
  • Promoting Health and Wellbeing Policy and Procedures please click on the logo
  • Covid-19 Policy and Procedures please click on the logo
  • Safe & Suitable Premises Policy and Procedures please click on the logo

  • SEND Additional Needs Support Flowchart please click on the logo
  • Partnership with Parents Flowchart please click on the logo

Academic Outcomes and 11+ Destinations

In line with the school’s Montessori ethos, as chosen by our parents, pupils at our school do not sit public examinations. A framework for the assessment of pupils' performance is in place, guided by the Rose House Montessori Achievement Standards please click on the logo(please click on the icon to access the document) , and parents receive half termly progress reports of their child.

Once they join the Upper Elementary (year 5 and 6), pupils are introduced to exam techniques through exam role plays and introduction to exam techniques. This enables our pupils to have the choice to aim for a selective or state school for their senior years.

Senior places offered to our pupils include St Dunstan's College, Sydenham High School, International School of The Hague, Sydenham School, St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls, Kingsdale Foundation School, Bonus Pastor Catholic College, and Forest Hill School.

Rose House Montessori Leadership Team

Principal & Nominated Person for Registered Provider
Mrs Dawn Nasser

  • Masters Early Childhood Studies
  • BA (Hons) Early Years Management
  • Mont Dip 0-6 years
  • Mont Cert 6-12 years
  • Forest school Leader Certificate Lev III

Headteacher
Dr Ursula Nerre

  • PhD Literature
  • Magister Artium [Germany] German, Linguistics and Philosophy
  • BA (Hons) Early Years Management
  • State Examination [Germany] in Secondary teaching
  • Montessori Teaching Diploma NAMC 6-9 years
  • Montessori Diploma 2.5 - 6 years