Stamford Junior School
School summary
Catering for children from age two right through to eleven, Stamford Junior School offers an unusually long runway of early and primary education, complete with boarding options for older pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent", with personal development singled out at the same level and all compliance standards met. With around 330 pupils, this is a small, close-knit school where a Christian ethos underpins daily life. It will appeal to families seeking a nurturing, established setting that can take a child from nursery age to the end of Year 6.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating for both overall quality and personal development points to a school that achieves strong outcomes while taking the wider growth of each child seriously. Notably, around 16 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared towards individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Academic scholarships are available for those who excel.
Head · Matthew O'Reilly
Beyond the classroom
A Talented Athlete Development Award signals genuine investment in sporting potential, sitting alongside the academic scholarship route. The boarding provision also opens up a fuller programme of life and activity beyond the classroom day.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 15.76%
- EHC plans
- 1.52%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,939 - £20,349
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,275 - £35,249
Schools nearby
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Kirkstone House School
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A small Christian prep with top inspection marks and the rare span of ages two to eleven, well suited to families wanting continuity and individual attention from the earliest years.
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Stamford Junior School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.