Westbrook Hay
School summary
Spanning the years from age two to thirteen, Westbrook Hay is a small independent school in Hertfordshire with around 386 pupils. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent", both overall and for pupils' personal development, and found that compliance standards were met. With a roll of this size, the school can offer a close-knit, family feel. Notably, nearly three in ten pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting comfortable with a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 May 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" judgement points to strong outcomes for a school of this scale, and the same top mark for personal development reflects attention to the whole child as well as the classroom. Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Performing Arts scholarships recognise and reward talent across both academic and creative fields. The high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates structured help for those who need it.
Headmaster · Mark Brain
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well established, with football, cricket, netball and rugby forming the core of the games programme. The breadth of scholarships across art, drama, music and performing arts signals an environment where the creative and performing arts are taken seriously alongside academic work.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 29.02%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Children not allowed to carry mobile phones. If they travel to school with phones, they must be handed in at the start of the day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,434 - £26,208
Means-tested bursaries available in certain circumstances
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A small, all-through Hertfordshire prep with an "excellent" ISI rating and a genuine commitment to pupils who learn differently. Worth a look for families wanting a personal, supportive setting through age thirteen.
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Westbrook Hay 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.