PiXL is a large-scale, non-profit partnership of thousands of schools across the UK, spanning primary through to post-16 education. Originally born out of the government’s "London Challenge" initiative in 2007, it has evolved into a collaborative network focused on raising standards and improving life chances for pupils. The organization provides school leaders with data-driven strategies, shared teaching resources, and professional development. It is characterized by its "Diagnosis, Therapy, and Testing" (DTT) model, which aims to identify and close learning gaps through practical, evidence-informed interventions and peer-to-peer support.
PiXL Member Schools (5)
Battle Abbey School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged three months to 18 years, situated in Battle and Bexhill, East Sussex. The Senior School occupies the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, utilising the 13th-century Abbot’s House and surrounding grounds. The school claims to foster an ethos of kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, prioritising individual pastoral care. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form centre and a preparatory department in Bexhill featuring extensive gardens and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.
Halliford School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18, situated on a riverside site in Shepperton, Surrey. Founded in 1921, the school is centred around an 18th-century Georgian house and maintains a small, family-oriented atmosphere. It provides a broad curriculum with a focus on individual development, supported by facilities including a purpose-built theatre and the Colin Squire Sixth Form Centre. The school offers a range of competitive sports, creative arts, and co-curricular activities, aiming to foster well-rounded individuals within its six-acre grounds.
Lingfield College is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated in 40 acres of grounds in the Surrey countryside. Originally founded in 1940 by the Sisters of Notre Dame des Missions, the school transitioned from its origins as a convent school to its current secular status. The college emphasises a well-rounded education, combining academic study with a focus on pastoral care and extracurricular engagement. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and extensive sporting grounds, supporting a curriculum designed to foster individual growth and community spirit.
Little Downsend Leatherhead is a co-educational day school and nursery in Surrey for children aged 2 to 7. Set within over an acre of grounds, it offers the largest outdoor learning environment of the three Downsend pre-preps, including a dedicated forest school and astro-turf sports area. The school follows a "Future Skills" ethos, delivering a broad curriculum with specialist teaching in French, music, and dance. Pupils benefit from a seamless transition to the main Downsend site, gaining access to facilities such as a 25-metre swimming pool and a 200-seat performing arts theatre.
Reigate Grammar School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in Reigate, Surrey. Founded in 1675 by Henry Smith, the school occupies a site near the town centre and maintains extensive sports facilities at its Hartswood grounds. The campus features a blend of traditional architecture and contemporary additions, such as the Harrison Centre library and learning hub. The school provides a broad academic curriculum complemented by a diverse range of extracurricular activities in music, drama, and sport, focusing on the development of well-rounded individuals.