Walhampton School
Lymington, Hampshire, South East · SO41 5ZG
Set in Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, Walhampton is a small Church of England prep school that takes children from age two right through to thirteen. Founded in 1948, it has around 344 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, which allows for close attention to each child. Boarding sits alongside day places, giving families flexibility as children grow. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met.
344
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,355
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 344
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Lymington, Hampshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.walhampton.com/
- Telephone
- 01590 613300
Headteacher
Headmaster Jonny Timms
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Teaching & academics
With one teacher to every eight pupils, classes are small and pupils are well known to staff. The ISI judged the quality of education "excellent", its top rating. A notably high proportion of children, just over a quarter, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and accommodating a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 27.33%
- EHC plans
- 2.03%
Beyond the classroom
As a prep school spanning the very early years to thirteen, Walhampton's day stretches well beyond the classroom, and its setting near the New Forest lends itself to outdoor pursuits. Boarders enjoy a structured evening routine, with phones returned briefly each night so they can keep in touch with home.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1948
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not permitted during school day. Boarders leave phones locked in boarding house; released each evening for short period to contact parents.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,965 - £26,355
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £31,365 - £37,020
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
A small, family-feel Church of England prep with strong inspection grades and the option to board. Best suited to families wanting close pastoral care for a child's earliest years through to common entrance.
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Walhampton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Walhampton School located?
Walhampton School is located at Lymington, Lymington, SO41 5ZG.
What type of school is Walhampton School?
Walhampton School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Walhampton School?
Walhampton School has approximately 344 pupils on roll.
What is Walhampton School's inspection rating?
Walhampton 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.