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Walhampton School Open Morning

Open Days and Open Weeks

Friday 9th October 2026

Choosing the right private school for your child is a big responsibility. There are all sorts of things, some very detailed and personal, that you might want to ask – and we’re here to help. Our knowledgeable Registrar, Vicky Candy, is the person to call on 01590 613300, by email registrar@walhampton.com, or via the form above.

Overview

Stage of Education
  • Early Years Foundation (EYFS): 0–5
  • Key Stage 1 (KS1): 5–7
  • Key Stage 2 (KS2): 7–11
  • Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
School Residence
  • Day
  • Weekly Boarding
  • Full Boarding
School Type
  • Co-educational

Religious Affiliation

Student Numbers

Total Students: 347
Day Students: 287
Boarding students: 60

Gender Profile %

Part of Walhampton School Trust Limited
Associations: IAPS, ISC, BSA

Offering

Curriculum

  • EYFS Framework

Summer Programmes

No

English Language Support

  • EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Sports & Outdoors

  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Horse riding
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Shooting
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Music, Drama & Arts

  • Film club
  • Music bands
  • Music tech lab
  • Orchestra
  • Public speaking
  • Theater

Academic, Debate & Leadership

  • Charity fundraising
  • Debating societies

Academic

  • Science laboratories
  • Library digital and print
  • Computer lab / IT suite
  • Art studio
  • Music rooms
  • Drama studio

Sports & Recreation

  • Sports hall
  • Swimming pool
  • Equestrian centres

Boarding & Pastoral Care

  • Common rooms
  • Dining hall

Other Amenities

Strong and integrated Learning Support department. Roughly 15% to 27% of pupils are monitored or supported for mild-to-moderate learning differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, processing speed challenges, or spatial/attentional tracking focus needs) through customised learning maps, classroom scaffolding, and target tracking.

Admissions

Fees Per Term

Tuition: £4000
Weekly Boarding: £11500
Full Boarding: £12400

Tuition Per Year

Minimum Price: £14000
Maximum Price: £37000

Entry Requirements

Formally non-selective but requires evidence that a candidate can successfully engage with the curriculum. Entry involves a registration form, an informal school taster day with low-stakes internal baseline screenings, a chat with the Headmaster, and a formal reference/report from the student’s current school.

Key Dates for Admissions

Admissions Key Dates: Operates a rolling registration approach throughout the academic year depending on available seat numbers. Main open mornings are hosted across the terms (such as in March and October). Early registration is strongly recommended for families seeking on-site livery/boarding house slots.

Results

Frequently shortlisted for major accolades, including being a recent finalist for Tes Independent Prep School of the Year. Extensively praised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and Tatler for its outstanding pastoral warmth and idyllic outdoor learning culture.

Leavers transition seamlessly to the UK’s premier senior day and boarding independent schools at 13+. An exceptionally high proportion of the cohort routinely secures competitive scholarships (Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport, DT, and Equestrian) to top-tier destinations such as Bryanston, Canford, Marlborough College, Winchester College, Charterhouse, Clayesmore, and Sherborne.

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