Lochinver House School is part of the Haberdashers’ family of schools, alongside Habs Boys, Habs Girls, Little Habs and St Martin’s School. Each school has its own distinctive identity and character, but all share a commitment to educational excellence, outstanding pastoral care and helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and character to thrive.

Located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, Lochinver House is a co-educational preparatory school with a proud history dating back to 1947. At the heart of the school’s philosophy is a simple idea: Start Small. Think Big. From their earliest years, pupils are encouraged to develop the confidence, curiosity and character to make a positive difference in the world around them. Academic achievement is important, but so too is helping children discover who they are, what matters to them and how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves.

Guided by its vision to shape global citizens, Lochinver places great emphasis on values, character and contribution alongside academic success. Through a broad and stimulating educational experience, pupils develop the independence, resilience and compassion needed to flourish both at school and beyond.

Since joining the Haberdashers’ family of schools, Lochinver has continued to build on its proud traditions while benefiting from the opportunities that come from being part of a larger educational community. Each school within the family retains its own unique ethos and approach, but together we share expertise, resources and opportunities that enrich the educational experience for pupils and strengthen the long-term future of our schools.

A Preferential Pathway to Habs Boys and Habs Girls
As part of the Haberdashers’ family, Lochinver pupils benefit from a preferential pathway to Habs Boys and Habs Girls.

This pathway provides a natural route for families who wish their child to continue their educational journey within the Haberdashers’ family of schools. It offers greater continuity and familiarity while ensuring that every pupil is considered as an individual and supported in finding the environment in which they will flourish academically, socially and personally.

The pathway reflects the close relationship between our schools, our shared educational philosophy and our commitment to supporting every pupil’s long-term success.

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The Benefits of Being Part of One Family

Shared Values and Educational Philosophy
Lochinver House and Haberdashers’ share a commitment to academic ambition, character development and nurturing the potential of every child. While each school maintains its own distinctive culture and traditions, these shared values create opportunities for meaningful collaboration and support a consistent educational journey for pupils and families.

Enhanced Educational Opportunities
Being part of a wider family of schools allows us to share resources, facilities, expertise and best practice. This collaboration strengthens teaching and learning, supports innovation and helps ensure pupils benefit from the very best educational opportunities.

Greater Professional Expertise
Staff across the family of schools collaborate regularly, sharing knowledge, experience and specialist expertise. Access to wider professional development opportunities helps attract, develop and retain excellent teachers, enriching the experience of every pupil.

Long-Term Sustainability and Investment
The scale and strength of the Haberdashers’ family provide long-term financial resilience and stability. This supports continued investment in people, facilities, resources and educational opportunities, helping all schools thrive and ensuring their long-term success.

Preserving What Makes Lochinver Special
A key priority is protecting the distinctive identity, values and traditions that have made Lochinver such a successful and highly regarded school. Being part of the Haberdashers’ family allows the school to build on these strengths while creating new opportunities for future generations of pupils.

Together, Lochinver House, Habs Boys, Habs Girls, Little Habs and St Martin’s form a family of schools united by a belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to helping young people develop the knowledge, character and confidence to make a positive impact in the world.

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