Hampton School
School summary
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+.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Free month · No payment needed
Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
96%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
72%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
91%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 May 2023
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.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Mr Kevin Knibbs
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 374
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1557
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.96%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in the first to fifth year are not permitted to use mobile phones during the school day; Sixth formers may use them in designated areas only.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £29,916
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
95 boys (about 7%) are on completely free places, including trips and uniforms. School's aspiration is to increase this to 10% by 2028, all at 11+.
Schools nearby
Newland House School
Twickenham, Greater London
Radnor House
Twickenham, Greater London
Suffah Primary School
Hounslow, Greater London
Maypole School
Sunbury-on-Thames, South East
The German School
Richmond, Greater London
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Watch Passmate decide how to teach.
Answer as a child would. Left: what they see. Right: what it learns about them.
An academically ambitious boys' school with deep historic roots and a genuine commitment to widening access through fully funded 11+ places.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
Works alongside your child’s tutor - not instead of them.
Free month · No payment needed
Hampton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.