WE’VE reimagined SECONDARY school

Lumiar Secondary (C3) is a school where young people thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—because their education is meaningful, joyful, and empowering.

Our programme breaks away from the conventional model of education to offer something truly extraordinary:

  • A small, intentional community: With smaller class sizes, every student is deeply known, supported, and valued.

  • Student choice and passion-led learning: Students take ownership of their education, pursuing projects and interests that matter to them.

  • A focus on mental health and well-being: Emotional literacy, mindfulness, and self-care are woven into daily life, ensuring students feel grounded and resilient.

  • Real-world skills, not rote memorization: From running businesses to solving global challenges, our students learn by doing, preparing for life beyond the classroom.

Lumiar Secondary is built on the same transformative principles that make Lumiar unique, now tailored to the needs of adolescents. Read more about our vision for the programme here.

 

MEET OUR SECONDARY LEAD

TOM BROWN: C3 Tutor & Secondary Lead

Tom Brown has over a decade of experience teaching, founding, and leading progressive education programmes in the US and UK. He is a trained Montessori guide, specialising in both elementary and adolescent education, with an M.Ed. in Montessori Education and an MA in English from Oxford University. He is also an educational consultant, presenter, magazine editor, writer, and coach, working with progressive schools around the world.

You can read his writing here.

“At my core, I believe education should empower young people to take charge of their learning, follow their passions, and thrive in a joyful, supportive community. I’ve built programmes that do just that—designing innovative curriculums, fostering mental well-being, and creating real-world learning opportunities. With Lumiar, I’m excited to combine my experience and passions to help young people develop the skills, confidence, and curiosity to shape their own futures.”

 

A CURRICULUM BUILT FOR THE FUTURE

At the heart of our secondary program is the Da Vinci Life-Skills Curriculum — a model that blends all the traditional school subjects from the UK national curriculum into a series of expanded, contextual, transdisciplinary projects, with a focus on sustainability, inclusion, and hands-on, real-world learning.

Students design personalized projects through five creative pathways:

Here is an example project from the Production Pathway:

To learn more about the Da Vinci Life-Skills Curriculum and other aspects of programme, click here for a student guide and example timetable.

 

CURIOUS TO LEARN MORE?

Join us on this exciting journey as we launch Lumiar’s groundbreaking secondary programme.

If you have questions, or would like to schedule a visit to meet our tutors, explore our farm-based campus, and see how our students are transforming education, please click the button below or email us at admin@lumiar.co.uk.

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FAQs

Please also read our Admissions and Info Hub for further information, or contact us directly at admin@lumiar.co.uk.

  • Our fees are half those of a traditional private school. The fees for 2026/27 will be £8,700 plus VAT (£10,440). There is a non-refundable deposit of £500 to secure a place, deducted from your child’s final term’s fees.

  • We started with Year 7 and 8 students in 2025/26, and added Year 9 for 2026/27. By 2028/29, we will go all the way up to Year 11 (meaning a child can stay at Lumiar from ages 4 to 16).

  • The secondary school has been incredibly popular and we have now filled all our places for 2026/27. Please get in touch if you are considering Lumiar for 2027/28.

  • Please contact admin@lumiar.co.uk to show your interest and get added to our mailing list. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook or Instagram for regular updates and photos.

  • We invite prospective students to come into the school for a ‘try out’ session. This allows them to see the setting, and meet the students and teachers. Once you have attended an info session, tour, or Open Day, we will ask you to complete an application form after which we can book your child into a 'try out’ session.

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