Papworth Hall School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England · CB23 3RD
With just 29 pupils on roll, Papworth Hall School is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider in Cambridge. A mixed, day-only school led by Head Mr John Shanahan, its scale means pupils are likely to be well known to staff and to one another. Families drawn to an intimate setting rather than the bustle of a large institution may find the size particularly appealing.
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Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 29
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England
- Website
- https://www.papworthhallschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr John Shanahan
Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils from age 11 and operates an 11+ entry process. As an independent school, it is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, fee-paying day school in Cambridge for families who value a close-knit environment over scale.
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Papworth Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Papworth Hall School located?
Papworth Hall School is located at Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RD.
What type of school is Papworth Hall School?
Papworth Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Papworth Hall School?
Papworth Hall School has approximately 29 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.