Hall Grove School
Bagshot, Surrey, South East · GU19 5HZ
Set in Bagshot, Surrey, Hall Grove is a small independent prep school that has welcomed children since 1957 and takes them through from age three to thirteen. With around 424 pupils, it keeps the intimate feel of a family-run school while offering both day and boarding places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it excellent for the quality of pupils' education and equally excellent for their personal development, with all compliance standards met.
424
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,500
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 424
- Location
- Bagshot, Surrey, South East
- Website
- www.hallgrove.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01276 473059
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Neil Tomlin
Teaching & academics
An ISI rating of excellent points to strong teaching and pupil progress across the prep years. The school is geared towards the 11+ and Common Entrance stage, with entry available at age eleven. Notably, around 16.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a range of learning needs rather than only the most straightforward profiles.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 16.51%
- EHC plans
- 0.24%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, music, choral, performing arts and sport, a breadth that signals genuine investment in these areas beyond the classroom. Boarding adds an extra dimension to school life, with house parents overseeing the daily routine.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1957
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Personal mobile phones not allowed except when boarding, when they are handed to boarding house parents and made available briefly for pupils to call home in the evening
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,800 - £22,500
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 June 2025
The last word
A small, well-regarded Surrey prep with a strong all-round inspection record and the option of boarding. It suits families wanting a nurturing, structured start that runs all the way to age thirteen.
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Hall Grove School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hall Grove School located?
Hall Grove School is located at London Road, Bagshot, GU19 5HZ.
What type of school is Hall Grove School?
Hall Grove School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Hall Grove School?
Hall Grove School has approximately 424 pupils on roll.
What is Hall Grove School's inspection rating?
Hall Grove School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 6 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.