MixedIndependentBoarding

Stamford Junior School

Stamford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · PE9 2LR

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.

330

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£20,349

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
2-11
Pupils
330
Location
Stamford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
Website
https://stamfordschools.org.uk/
Telephone
01780 484400

Headteacher

Head Matthew O'Reilly

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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.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
15.76%
EHC plans
1.52%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicTalented Athlete Development Award

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.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
Christian
Boarding
Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£15,939 - £20,349
Boarding fees (per year)
£30,275 - £35,249

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
23 September 2025
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The last word

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

Where is Stamford Junior School located?

Stamford Junior School is located at Kettering Road, Stamford, Stamford, PE9 2LR.

What type of school is Stamford Junior School?

Stamford Junior School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.

How many pupils attend Stamford Junior School?

Stamford Junior School has approximately 330 pupils on roll.

What is Stamford Junior School's inspection rating?

Stamford Junior School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.