Spratton Hall
School summary
A preparatory school for children aged 4 to 13, Spratton Hall has built its reputation since 1951 on close attention to the individual child. With 387 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven, classes are small and teaching is closely supervised. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Around 13 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to accommodate a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2024
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' academic achievement excellent, a strong endorsement for a prep school preparing children for senior school entry at 13. The favourable seven-to-one pupil-teacher ratio allows teachers to know each child well and pitch work accordingly. Academic scholarships are available, alongside awards in music, sport, drama, art and computing.
Headmaster · Mr Simon Clarke
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarship areas - from music and drama to sport, art and computing - points to a programme that values more than the classroom. The school's policy of keeping mobile phones, tablets and connected devices out of the school day reflects a deliberate focus on attentive, screen-free learning.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1951
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 13.1%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not permitted to bring mobile phones, iPads or other personal electronic devices into school. If a child has to bring in a device, they should be switched off and left with the pupil's form tutor or school office during the school day. Any smart watches must be used solely in its capacity as a watch and should not be linked to any network.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,430 - £22,695
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Some bursaries up to 100 per cent in the prep
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A small, well-regarded prep with an excellent ISI rating and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio. Bursaries of up to 100 per cent help widen access for families who might otherwise be priced out.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.