Ditcham Park School
School summary
Set in rural Hampshire, Ditcham Park is a small independent school that takes pupils from age two through to GCSE, finishing at 16 rather than carrying on to sixth form. With around 415 on roll, it is a place where children are likely to be known well, a sense reinforced by an ISI judgement of "excellent" for personal development alongside a "good" overall rating and full compliance. Founded in 1976, it remains a day school under headmaster Mr Graham Spawforth. The breadth of support is notable too, with around 30 per cent of pupils receiving some form of SEN support.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
36%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 36 per cent of GCSE grades reach 9-7, against a national average of 23 per cent. The curriculum leads to GCSE across a wide spread of subjects, from sciences and mathematics to history, geography, drama and design and technology. Languages are well represented, with both Spanish and French on offer, and Latin features among the popular options.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr Graham Spawforth
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, covering rugby, football, netball, hockey, cricket, athletics and cross-country. Scholarships in music, sport, art and drama signal that the school values talent beyond the classroom, with academic awards available too.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1976
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 30.6%
- EHC plans
- 0.96%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,570 - £21,291
Some means-tested bursaries available
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A small, nurturing day school for families who value being known and who plan for their child to move on after GCSE. Strong academic results and a clear pastoral focus are its calling cards.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.