The Iona School is an independent primary school in Nottingham centre, for children aged 3 to 11 years.  We offer Waldorf education based upon the principles given by Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925).

" Iona helps children learn differently and helps children look at things from different angle"

Emmi- senna Elliott, leaver 2023

Our vision

To support our children to have emotional stability, intellectual flexibility, sound judgement, inner freedom, and social awareness to ensure they have healthy, positive, and fulfilling lives.  We aim to stimulate and develop the faculties and skills which will enable our pupils to learn: for life, from life and throughout life.

The school was founded in 1985 by a group of teachers and parents who established The Iona School Association with the intention that this education should be available to all children regardless of race, religion, or economic background.

Our Ethos

Inspired by the wisdom and contemporary relevance of Waldorf educational philosophy our teachers prepare children for the changing modern world.  The school’s ethos and teaching, supports the rule of English civil and criminal law, we do not teach any partisan views or undermine this.

The Iona School is non-doctrinal and non-sectarian but has a Christian orientation.  Our seasonal festivals are of an open nature and children from all religions freely participate.