Whitehall School
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, East of England · PE28 3EH
Whitehall School is a small independent prep in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, taking children right from the earliest years through to the end of primary at age eleven. With roughly 118 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know every child well. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and educates day pupils only. At its most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate it was judged good overall, with the highest rating of excellent awarded for pupils' personal development.
118
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-11
- Pupils
- 118
- Location
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, East of England
- Website
- https://www.whitehallschool.com/
- Telephone
- 01487 840996
Headteacher
Head Mr Christopher Holmes
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Teaching & academics
The ISI awarded Whitehall a good rating overall, indicating sound, dependable teaching across its primary phase. As a small school with a low pupil count, classes are likely to be modest in size, allowing for close attention to individual progress. The school is led by Head Mr Christopher Holmes.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 16 September 2025
The last word
A compact, family-feel prep where the standout strength is its excellent rating for personal development - a place that clearly puts character alongside learning.
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Whitehall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Whitehall School located?
Whitehall School is located at 117 High Street, Somersham, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, PE28 3EH.
What type of school is Whitehall School?
Whitehall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.
How many pupils attend Whitehall School?
Whitehall School has approximately 118 pupils on roll.
What is Whitehall School's inspection rating?
Whitehall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 16 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.