Kingshott School
School summary
A small independent prep school in Hitchin, Kingshott takes mixed pupils from the age of three through to thirteen, with around 414 children on roll. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent at its most recent inspection, with personal development also rated excellent and all compliance standards met. As a non-denominational school led by Head Mr David Weston, it offers a settled environment for families seeking a through-prep education that bridges the early years and the move on at 13.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded Kingshott its highest grade of excellent, a strong endorsement of the quality of teaching and pupil achievement across the school. The 11+ entry point allows families to join part-way through the prep journey, with the school then preparing pupils for the next stage at 13. Its modest size means each year group is small, which can support close attention to individual progress.
Head · Mr David Weston
Beyond the classroom
Excellence in personal development was recognised by inspectors, suggesting the school looks beyond the classroom to the wider growth of its pupils.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Schools nearby
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St Francis College
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East Hall School
Hitchin, East of England
Active Support Education Centre
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Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia
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St Albans High School for Girls Prep
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Kingshott suits families wanting a small, excellent-rated prep that carries children from the early years through to 13, with an 11+ entry point along the way.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.