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Hampton School

Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London · TW12 3HD

Founded in 1557, Hampton School is a large independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames. With around 1,335 pupils and a sixth form of 374, it carries the weight of more than four and a half centuries of history while remaining firmly contemporary in outlook. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with compliance requirements met. Around 7% of boys hold completely free places that cover trips and uniforms, and the school aims to lift this to 10% by 2028, all awarded at 11+.

1,335

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£29,916

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,335
Pupil:teacher ratio: 1
Location: Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Website: www.hamptonschool.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8979 5526

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Kevin Knibbs

Latest results

Attainment 8

21.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

96%

A-level A*-A

72%

A-level A*-B

91%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are strong: 96% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 72% of entries reach A*-A with 91% at A*-B. The sixth-form subject list leans noticeably towards the sciences and quantitative disciplines, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics all popular, alongside humanities such as History and English Literature. At GCSE the breadth is striking, taking in Latin, Classical Greek, Ancient History and Design & Technology. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 374

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyEconomicsHistoryEnglish LiteraturePsychologyGovernment and PoliticsFrenchSpanishReligious StudiesComputer Studies

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-level

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.96%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicAll-rounderArtChoralPerforming ArtsMusicSport

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

Religious StudiesLatinDrama & Theatre StudiesDesign & TechnologyComputer StudiesClassical GreekChemistryArt & DesignAncient History

Sport

Main sports

rowingfootballcricketathleticsrugbytennis

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a clear strength, with rowing, rugby, football, cricket, athletics and tennis all on offer. Scholarships span academic, all-rounder, art, choral, performing arts, music and sport, signalling that talent is recognised well beyond the classroom.