Northbourne Park School
Deal, Kent, South East · CT14 0NW
Founded in 1845, Northbourne Park is a small Church of England prep school near Deal, educating boys and girls from the age of three through to 13. With around 171 pupils, it offers both day and boarding places, giving it a close-knit, family scale rare even among prep schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection ratings of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. The intimate roll suits families who value individual attention and a settled, supportive environment over the bustle of a larger institution.
171
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,515
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 171
- Location
- Deal, Kent, South East
- Website
- https://www.northbournepark.com/
- Telephone
- 01304 611215
Headteacher
Headmaster Mark Hammond
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Teaching & academics
The 'excellent' ISI judgement points to genuine strength in teaching and learning at this stage of a child's schooling. French is taught as a modern language, and academic scholarships sit alongside awards for sport, music and creative talent. Notably, more than a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared towards understanding and accommodating a range of learning needs within its small classes.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 21.64%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in sport, music and creative subjects signal that achievement here extends well beyond the classroom. Boarding life adds further structure to evenings and weekends, with designated 'electronics' time built in for pupils to keep in touch with home.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1845
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones in school for day pupils. Boarders allowed to bring phones but looked after by staff. Designated 'electronics' time in evenings to contact friends and family; phones returned to boarding team's care.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,345 - £23,515
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,597 - £34,269
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries offer up to 50% fee remittance. Forces discount of 40%.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
The last word
A small, warm prep and boarding school with an 'excellent' inspection record and meaningful financial support, including means-tested bursaries of up to 50 per cent and a 40 per cent forces discount.
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Northbourne Park School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Northbourne Park School located?
Northbourne Park School is located at Near Deal, Deal, CT14 0NW.
What type of school is Northbourne Park School?
Northbourne Park School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Northbourne Park School?
Northbourne Park School has approximately 171 pupils on roll.
What is Northbourne Park School's inspection rating?
Northbourne Park School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 29 April 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.