Amesbury
Hindhead, Surrey, South East · GU26 6BL
Amesbury occupies a particular niche in independent education: a small, mixed school in Hindhead, Surrey, that takes children all the way from age two through to thirteen. With around 355 pupils on roll and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1, classes stay manageable and individual attention is realistic rather than aspirational. Boarding is available alongside day places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent and found its provision for pupils' personal development equally strong, with all compliance requirements met.
355
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,501
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 355
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 12
- Location
- Hindhead, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.amesburyschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01428 604322
Headteacher
Head Mr Gavin Franklin
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top mark for educational quality points to teaching that is doing more than ticking boxes. A favourable staffing ratio supports close monitoring of each child's progress, which matters in a prep school preparing pupils for entry at 13. Notably, almost 23 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to adapting to a range of learning needs rather than expecting children to fit a single mould.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 22.86%
- EHC plans
- 0.29%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,876 - £24,501
Some means tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 June 2025
The last word
A small all-through prep with excellent inspection marks and a genuinely inclusive approach to learning support, suited to families wanting close attention from the early years to 13.
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Amesbury 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Amesbury located?
Amesbury is located at Hazel Grove, Hindhead, Hindhead, GU26 6BL.
What type of school is Amesbury?
Amesbury is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Amesbury?
Amesbury has approximately 355 pupils on roll.
What is Amesbury's inspection rating?
Amesbury is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.