Begdale House School
School summary
Begdale House School is a notably small independent school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, with around 19 pupils on roll. Its size puts it firmly at the intimate end of the independent sector, where teaching can be closely tailored to each child. The school is mixed and non-denominational, and admits pupils from age 11. Families drawn to a quiet, personal setting rather than a large institution will find much to consider here.
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Teaching & academics
Pupils join at age 11, and the school operates an 11+ entry process. With so few pupils on roll, class sizes are inevitably small, allowing a high degree of individual attention. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Head · Mrs Jo Murray
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 100%
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A genuinely small, family-scale independent school led by Head Mrs Jo Murray, suited to parents who value close attention over scale.
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Begdale House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.