Darell is amazing! When I moved to the UK, I didn’t know anything about the education system here, so I asked many people for advice. A religious school was out of the question for us. Although some people—who had never even visited Darell—didn't recommend it at first, probably due to some past reputation or prejudice, I heard wonderful and emotional feedback from my daughter’s nursery teachers at Windham and from former Darell students who were happy to share their positive experiences.
If I had any doubts, they disappeared during the Open Day. The school environment felt warm and joyful. The headteacher was extremely enthusiastic and approachable, but what truly melted my heart was when the Year 6 students came to show us around and answer our questions. I had the chance to ask them if they were happy at Darell, what they were learning, and what their routine was like. The way they spoke about their school, with such passion and pride, made my decision easy: Darell became my first and only choice.
My daughter started in Reception and is now finishing Year 4. I’m incredibly proud of her progress and development in English, Maths, Science, Art, Music, and more.
Darell isn’t officially an international school, but it feels like one. There are families from all over the world, speaking languages I hadn’t even heard of before! During the International Celebration, families brought food from their home countries, and I understood—through taste and culture—what diversity really means. And it’s beautiful.
Darell has this special magic: every child feels welcome. It offers a nurturing and inclusive environment, academic excellence, a rich and stimulating curriculum, brilliant and kind pupils, and a dedicated and passionate staff, making our life in the UK so much easier. My daughter is a happy child, and Darell is a happy school.