The Steiner Waldorf Schools Fellowship (SWSF) is the membership organisation for Steiner Waldorf schools and early years settings in the UK and Ireland. Often trading as Waldorf UK, it acts as a representative body that promotes and supports Waldorf education. The Fellowship provides quality assurance, facilitates teacher training, coordinates advocacy with government bodies, and supports the governance and management of its member schools.
SWSF Member Schools (6)
Norwich Steiner School is an independent all-through co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 3 to 19. Located near the centre of Norwich, the school is housed in a Victorian building set within three acres of grounds. It follows the holistic Steiner-Waldorf educational model, balancing academic, artistic, and practical learning, and offering alternative senior qualifications such as the New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education.
St Paul's Waldorf School is a co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 14, located in Islington, London. Housed in a notable Grade II* listed 19th-century church designed by Sir Charles Barry, the school offers a holistic education following the Steiner Waldorf curriculum. Its ethos emphasises a "head, heart, and hands" approach to learning, focusing on creativity and experiential discovery. The school maintains a technology-free environment for pupils under the age of 12 and makes extensive use of London’s cultural landmarks to support its non-selective and non-denominational academic programme.
The St Michael Steiner School is a co-educational, non-selective all-through day school for pupils aged 3 to 18. Originally established in Wandsworth, the school moved to its current location in Hounslow in 2012. It is housed in a Grade II listed Georgian country house, built in 1812 as a rectory, and is set within three and a half acres of private grounds. The school utilises a Steiner-Waldorf teaching model, focusing on practical skills, imagination, and holistic child development. An outdoor curriculum integrates allotments and gardens following seasonal rhythms.
Michael Hall School is an independent co-educational Waldorf Steiner school located in Forest Row, East Sussex. Set within extensive grounds, the school caters for pupils from early childhood through to upper school. Founded on the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner, it offers a broad curriculum that integrates academic learning with artistic and practical skills to foster well-rounded individuals. As the oldest and largest Waldorf school in England, it provides continuous education emphasising critical thinking, self-reflection, and a holistic approach to student development.
Greenwich Waldorf School is an all-through independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in the leafy area of SE3, London. The school operates across two sites, with the Kindergarten, Lower, and Middle schools based at Woodlands in Blackheath, and the Upper School situated in Charlton House. It follows the Waldorf pedagogical model, focusing on an integrated, multi-disciplinary curriculum that combines academic rigour with artistic, practical, and physical pursuits. Students graduate with the international NZCSE qualification, which is recognised by UK universities and UCAS as equivalent to A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate.
Waldorf Cambridge, located in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, is an independent co-educational school catering for pupils aged 2 to 16. Operating on Steiner-Waldorf educational principles, the school integrates the arts, movement, and academics to provide a holistic, whole-brain learning experience. Housed in a community-focused setting, it emphasises creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence without the pressure of early high-stakes testing. The curriculum embraces handwork, outdoor learning, and cultural festivals, nurturing well-rounded individuals within a supportive, nature-led environment.