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Hampton Court House School

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees £18,861 - 30,894
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin
Typical class size 18
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located on Hampton Court Palace's doorstep, Hampton Court House School is an independent, co-educational day school for ages 2 to 18. The campus sits in nine acres of parkland with on-site Forest School, science and IT labs, art studios, an amphitheatre, a community garden, and multiple sports pitches and courts. The curriculum blends EYFS, the British Curriculum, and a French Curriculum, with language learning central from entry. Nursery activities include English, French and Spanish; from Year 4, at least half of lessons are taught in French; older pupils study French, Spanish, Mandarin and Latin and take at least one to GCSE. The Sixth Form offers A Levels in facilitating subjects. The school partners with Dukes Education for careers guidance. Distinctive features include a bilingual environment, a DELF centre, and a heart-shaped lake with historic grounds. Extracurriculars exceed 50 clubs across Arts, Languages, STEM, Sports and service, including Duke of Edinburgh.

Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, London, KT8 9BS

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The Essentials

Hampton Court House School has 300 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, French.

Location
The school is located on Hampton Court Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, London KT8 9BS. It is housed in a historic Grade II listed building in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The school sits in Bushy Park near East Molesey on the South West London and Surrey borders. The campus includes Main Hall, East Court, The Little Courtyard, Nursery, West Court, and the Forest School area.

Stages
Nursery & Pre-Prep; Prep; Senior; Sixth Form. An all-through independent education serving ages 2–18.

Type
The school is an independent, co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision with in‑class support, EAL holiday courses in partnership with Coterie College, and an integrated EAL support model.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom.

Bus service
Hampton Court House offers a school bus service partnered with Vectare. Current routes include Shepherds Bush/Hammersmith/Kew/Richmond/Ham/Sheen and Putney/Kingston/Surbiton; bookings are via the interactive journey planner with real‑time updates; pricing ranges from £7.50 to £12.50 per journey depending on usage. Travel can be booked up to two hours before departure.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Hampton Court House School ranges from GBP 18,861 to GBP 30,894 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees

- Non‑refundable registration (application) fee: GBP 180.
- Acceptance / Acceptance Deposit: a refundable deposit of GBP 1,800 is payable on acceptance of a place (Pre‑nursery to Year 12). The deposit is repayable in line with the School's Terms and Conditions and may be retained if a place is not taken up.

Tuition fees — Academic Year 2026–2027 (termly and annual amounts)

All termly tuition fees below are quoted per term. A standard academic year comprises three terms (September, January and April); the annual amount shown is three times the termly fee.

- Nursery and Pre‑nursery: GBP 6,287 per term — Annual: GBP 18,861.
- Reception: GBP 7,277 per term — Annual: GBP 21,831.
- Year 1: GBP 7,745 per term — Annual: GBP 23,235.
- Years 2, 3 and 4: GBP 8,246 per term — Annual: GBP 24,738.
- Years 5 and 6: GBP 8,924 per term — Annual: GBP 26,772.
- Years 7 and 8: GBP 9,516 per term — Annual: GBP 28,548.
- Years 9, 10 and 11: GBP 10,197 per term — Annual: GBP 30,591.
- Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form): GBP 10,298 per term — Annual: GBP 30,894.

(Separate fee schedule applies for sponsored international students; sponsored‑student termly rates are higher and are listed separately by the School.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fees are charged per term. There are three terms in the academic year (September, January and April). All termly tuition fees are payable before the first day of each term. Acceptance normally requires payment of the Acceptance Deposit and a further payment of one term's fees (at the new academic year fee cost) before the pupil's first day. Removal of a pupil requires one full term's written notice or payment of one full term's fees in lieu of notice.

- Public examination fees are not included in the termly tuition and will be invoiced separately. Trips (day and residential), clubs and wrap‑around care are payable separately. All student textbooks and class readers are included within the tuition fees.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; Hampton Court House operates as a day school.

Other compulsory or commonly charged costs

- Lunch (charged separately):
- Pre‑nursery, Nursery, Reception and Year 1: GBP 330 (per term).
- Years 2–6: GBP 385 (per term).
- Year 7 upwards: GBP 440 (per term).
- Français Langue Maternelle (FLAM) lessons (Years 2–11): additional charges apply depending on number of lessons.
- Personal accident insurance: GBP 4.81.
- Yondr phone‑secure pouch (for pupils in Year 5 and above if used): GBP 27 (one‑off).
- School bus (transport) fares and booking: fares are charged per journey via the School's transport provider and booking system (examples from the transport guide):
- Price per single journey ranges (examples): GBP 7.50–GBP 12.50 depending on journeys per week and booking type; bookings are paid online at time of booking and are non‑refundable if a pupil does not travel. A half‑term's notice is required to cancel regular bus bookings.
- Trips, clubs, wrap‑around care and public examination fees are invoiced separately and are additional to the termly tuition fee.

Uniform and clothing

- The School operates a non‑uniform campus culture; there is no compulsory standard uniform to purchase. Parents should note specific requirements for certain activities (for example PE kit) and occasional guidance for travel on the school bus service. Any optional branded items or recommended PE kit would be charged separately if purchased.

Refunds and cancellation

- The Acceptance Deposit is refundable when a pupil leaves, less any outstanding monies owing and subject to the School's Terms and Conditions. If a place is accepted and later cancelled by the parent before entry, the deposit may be retained; if the place is not taken up after the deposit is paid the deposit is not refundable. Removal of a pupil requires one full term's notice in writing or payment of one full term's fees in lieu.

Fee payment methods and practical details

- Payment methods in practice include bank transfer (BACS/CHAPS/IBAN/SWIFT details are used for international transfers) and cheque for certain application/acceptance payments; the online application form accepts the non‑refundable registration payment at time of submission. Transport bookings and payments are made online via the School's transport booking system (Vectare). Specific bank details are provided on application/offer paperwork and in application forms.

Other important payment notes

- Textbooks and class readers are included within the tuition fees; public exam fees will be invoiced separately. Extra‑curricular clubs, trips and wrap‑around care incur separate charges. Failure to give the required written notice of withdrawal will result in liability for a full term's fees in lieu of notice.
Academics

Hampton Court House School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is taught through discrete subjects from Early Years to Sixth Form. From entry, language learning is central: Nursery activities include English, French and Spanish; at least half of lessons up to Year 4 are taught in French; older pupils study French, Spanish, Mandarin and Latin and take at least one to GCSE. Mathematics is taught by specialist mathematicians from Year 5; Computing is taught from Year 5 and emphasises programming; Science is taught by specialists from Year 2; ICT is embedded across the curriculum and PSHEE and Citizenship are integral. The curriculum covers a broad range of Humanities, Languages, Creative Arts and Physical Education, with a Forest School in Year 7 and a Global Perspectives programme; the Sixth Form offers A Levels based on facilitating subjects. Careers guidance and university advice are integrated through partnerships with Dukes Education; a dedicated careers adviser supports older students. Gifted and Talented enhancements run across departments.

Exam Results
GCSE results 2026: 24% of all grades were 9 (A*); 43% were 9-8 (A*–A); 62% were 9-7 (A*–A). A Level results 2026: 18% of all grades were A*; 49% were A*-A; 76% were A*-B; 100% of grades in Biology, Further Mathematics, English Literature, History, Photography and Drama were A*-B.

Higher Education Progression
Careers guidance and university advice are integrated into the curriculum, with a dedicated careers adviser for upper years and the Sixth Form. Guidance is delivered through partnerships with Dukes Education and Dukes Consultancy, including personal statement support and Oxbridge application guidance.

Gifted and Talented
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin by visiting Hampton Court House during an Open Morning; Open Mornings are held weekly during term-time and visiting is recommended before applying. 2. The entry procedure varies by section of the school (Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior); the Admissions team will guide applicants through the process step by step using the Admissions Packs, which outline the journey, dates, deadlines, assessments, family interviews and offers. 3. For testing, Online GL assessments are available for Year 3–Year 10; applicants for Pre-Nursery to Year 2 attend a trial morning or day in school; entrance assessments test English and Maths. 4. The deadline for applications to September 2027 is 13 November 2026. 5. Entrance assessment days are: 11+ and 13+ on 6–7 January 2027; for all other year groups, on 13 January 2027; Group Interviews take place 26–28 January 2027. 6. The Admissions Pack provides information on the admissions journey, including dates and deadlines, entrance assessments, family interviews and offers. 7. Hampton Court House is part of the Dukes Education family; guaranteed entry is offered at Nursery, Reception, Year 7 and Year 12, subject to place availability and the child's fit with the school's ethos and curriculum; occasional places may be available.

Scholarships
Scholarships are Academic and Music scholarships awarded on a case-by-case basis and are considered after a child has reached age 11. The School offers scholarships to the value of up to 10% per annum of the annual fees for entry in Years 7 and 9. Scholars are expected to take a leading part in the academic, musical or artistic life of the School for the duration of the scholarship.
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