Chiswick School Awarded Prestigious Kite Mark for Outstanding Character Education

Chiswick School is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the highly respected Character Education Kite Mark by ACE (Association for Character Education), recognising the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing students of strong character and integrity.

Two independent assessors from ACE spent a full day at Chiswick, engaging with students, staff, and a school governor to explore how character is caught, taught, and sought across the school. The assessors were deeply impressed—not only by the school’s clearly defined and thoughtfully implemented Character Curriculum, but also by the warm and inclusive ethos that underpins daily life at Chiswick.

They described Chiswick as a happy community where students are empowered to flourish in every sense.

Miss Kitteringham, the school’s Character Education Lead, reflected on the achievement, saying: “This recognition marks a significant milestone in our journey. Building a culture of character has been a collective effort, and I couldn’t be prouder of our staff and students. It’s been an incredible team journey.”

At Chiswick School, character education is not an add-on —it’s at the heart of everything we do. We believe that helping young people become kind, resilient, and responsible citizens is just as important as academic success. Our mission is to prepare students not only to succeed in school but to thrive in life.

This national recognition affirms the school’s belief that when character is prioritised, students grow into the very best versions of themselves—ready to make a positive difference in the world.