Spratton Hall
Northampton, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands · NN6 8HP
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.
387
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£22,695
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 387
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Northampton, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.sprattonhall.com/
- Telephone
- 01604 847292
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Simon Clarke
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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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 0
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.1%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1951
- Boarding
- No
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.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,430 - £22,695
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Some bursaries up to 100 per cent in the prep
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2024
The last word
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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Spratton Hall 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Spratton Hall located?
Spratton Hall is located at Smith Street, Spratton, Northampton, Northampton, NN6 8HP.
What type of school is Spratton Hall?
Spratton Hall is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Spratton Hall?
Spratton Hall has approximately 387 pupils on roll.
What is Spratton Hall's inspection rating?
Spratton Hall is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 12 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.