Haberdashers' Castle House School
School summary
Haberdashers' Castle House School takes children from their earliest years right through to age 11, offering a continuous primary education within one small, close-knit setting. With around 158 pupils on roll, this independent school in Newport keeps its community intentionally small, which lends itself to individual attention and familiar faces throughout the school day. It holds a Christian character and is led by Head Mr Ian Sterling. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school good across its quality of education and personal development, and confirmed that all compliance standards were met.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI rated the school good for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements, a solid endorsement for a primary-phase setting. With provision from birth to age 11, the school is able to build learning steadily from the very early years through to the end of Key Stage 2.
Head · Mr Ian Sterling
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
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Haberdashers' Castle House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.