MixedIndependent

Churcher's College

Petersfield, Hampshire, South East · GU31 4AS

Founded in 1722, Churcher's College has grown into a large all-through independent school in Petersfield, taking pupils from age 3 right through to 18. With more than 1,300 on roll and a sixth form of over 300, it offers continuity from the early years to A-level under Headmaster Mr Simon Williams. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found it compliant with regulatory standards. A means-tested bursary foundation, established in 2012 and offering awards of up to 110 per cent, signals a genuine commitment to access alongside the day fees of roughly £12,400 to £24,000.

1,332

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£23,985

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 1,332
Pupil:teacher ratio: 27
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire, South East
Website: www.churcherscollege.com
Telephone: 01730 263033

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Simon Williams

Latest results

Attainment 8

41.2

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

73%

A-level A*-A

62%

A-level A*-B

91%

Teaching & academics

At A-level the results are strong, with 62 per cent of grades at A*-A and 91 per cent at A*-B, supported by a broad and academic subject mix spanning Mathematics, the sciences, Psychology, History and Geography. At GCSE, 73 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, though the school's Attainment 8 score of 41.2 sits below the national average of 46.9. An EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels, and around 16 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 324

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsPsychologyPhysicsHistoryGeographyEnglish LiteratureBiologyChemistry

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 15.77%
EHC plans: 0.08%

Arts & extracurricular

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishReligious StudiesPhysicsPhysical Education/Sports StudiesGeographyBiologyChemistry

Beyond the classroom

French, German and Spanish are all taught, giving pupils real breadth in modern languages. Mobile phones are managed carefully, with locked pouches for Years 7 to 11 and structured teaching on responsible device and social media use.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1722
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Pupils can bring mobile devices to school, but they must be switched off during the hours of the school day and kept in locked pouches for pupils in years 7–11. Sixth form students can use their mobile devices in the sixth form centre, but must model good behaviour around the school site, with staff expected to do likewise. Age-appropriate educational work is done with pupils on safe and responsible use of mobile devices, including social media.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £12,407 - £23,985
Bursaries up to: 110% of fees

Foundation formed in 2012 to fund means-tested transformational bursaries up to 110 per cent

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 9 December 2025

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The last word

A long-established, academically ambitious all-through school whose sixth form is its clear strength. The substantial bursary scheme makes it worth a look for families who might assume the fees put it out of reach.

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