Heath Mount School
School summary
Tracing its history back to 1796, Heath Mount is a co-educational prep school in Hertford catering for children from the ages of 3 to 13, with both day and boarding places available. The school's most recent ISI inspection awarded the top rating of "excellent", a judgement echoed in its assessment of pupils' personal development, and compliance standards were met. With 507 pupils and a notably generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 7 to 1, classes are kept small and individual attention is built into the school day. It is a medium-sized school where families seeking close pastoral care alongside academic ambition are likely to feel at home.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 February 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating points to consistently high standards across the curriculum, supported by a staffing level that allows teachers to know each child well. Roughly 14 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is equipped to help those who learn differently. Academic scholarships are among the awards on offer, recognising and rewarding strong performers.
Headmaster · Chris Gillam
Beyond the classroom
Breadth beyond the classroom is signalled by the range of scholarships available in sport, music, drama and art, alongside academic and honorary awards. With boarding provision and a 3-13 age range, the school offers scope for pupils to develop interests over many years.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1796
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 14.26%
- EHC plans
- 0.4%
Mobile phone policy
From year 3, children may call home via school offices if necessary. Children not allowed to bring mobile telephones or smart watches to school. Boarders may bring devices by agreement with head of boarding; must be handed in to reception at beginning of day, collected after 5:30pm, handed to boarding staff before bedtime.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,397 - £28,242
Available to new pupils from year 3 upwards. Some financial support may be offered to existing pupils experiencing a change in circumstances.
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A long-established prep school where small classes and an "excellent" ISI verdict go hand in hand. Day fees run from around £21,400 to £28,200 a year, with bursaries and scholarships helping to widen access.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.