Burton Hathow Preparatory School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · LN1 2BB
Burton Hathow Preparatory School is a small independent prep in Lincoln, taking mixed pupils from age two through to eleven. With just over a hundred children on roll, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent", and judged personal development to be excellent too. It is a non-denominational, day-only school, so there is no boarding option and no religious affiliation.
103
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 103
- Location
- Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.burtonhathow.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01522 274616
Headteacher
Head Mr Reece Murphy
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating for the quality of education places Burton Hathow among schools its inspectors regard most highly. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and responding to a range of individual needs. The small roll allows for close attention as children progress towards the 11+ stage.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 18.45%
- EHC plans
- 3.88%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 June 2025
The last word
A small, top-rated prep for families in and around Lincoln who want close attention and a strong all-round grounding from the early years through to eleven.
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Burton Hathow Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Burton Hathow Preparatory School located?
Burton Hathow Preparatory School is located at Saxilby Rd, Burton, Lincoln, LN1 2BB.
What type of school is Burton Hathow Preparatory School?
Burton Hathow Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Burton Hathow Preparatory School?
Burton Hathow Preparatory School has approximately 103 pupils on roll.
What is Burton Hathow Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Burton Hathow Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.