Lockers Park School
School summary
A small boys' prep school in Hemel Hempstead, Lockers Park educates around 189 pupils from age 4 through to 13, with both day and boarding options. Its Church of England character and intimate scale are reflected in an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about seven to one, allowing close attention to each boy. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good across its quality of education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Notably, almost a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working with a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 1 December 2025
Teaching & academics
With one teacher to roughly every seven boys, classes are small and individual attention is built into the timetable. The ISI judged the quality of education good. Academic scholarships are offered alongside awards for music, art and technology, recognising achievement across a breadth of disciplines.
Headmaster · Mr Gavin Taylor
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in music, art and technology point to strands of the school beyond the academic core. As a boarding prep, life extends into the evenings, with a smartphone-free policy in place within the boarding house to keep that environment focused.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 24.87%
- EHC plans
- 0.53%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones may not be used in EYFS, except in the case of an emergency. Photographs taken of the children should be part of planned activities and should be taken with school cameras only. Other guidance for the use of mobile phones can be found in the staff code of conduct. A smartphone-free policy has been introduced within the boarding house.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,473 - £26,150
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £38,642
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.