Witham Hall Preparatory School
Witham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · PE10 0JJ
A small co-educational prep school set in the village of Witham-on-the-Hill, Witham Hall has been educating children since 1959 and takes pupils from age 4 through to 13. With 217 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 9 to 1, classes are intimate and pupils are well known to their teachers. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school "good", with personal development judged "excellent" and all compliance standards met. Boarding is available, giving families flexibility alongside the day option.
217
Pupils
good
ISI
£25,080
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 9
- Location
- Witham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.withamhall.com/
- Telephone
- 01778 590222
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr William Austen
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Teaching & academics
As a preparatory school, Witham Hall focuses on the years up to 13, building strong foundations ahead of senior school. The favourable staffing ratio of about 9 pupils per teacher allows close attention to individual progress. A notable proportion of pupils, around 38 per cent, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 38.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in art and sport sit alongside academic awards, reflecting breadth beyond the classroom. The boarding provision and the small, close-knit setting lend themselves to a full and structured school day.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1959
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No phones allowed in school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,805 - £25,080
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,930
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
The last word
A small, traditional prep with boarding and a strong personal development record, suited to families wanting close attention and a nurturing start. A no-phones policy underlines its focus on the here and now.
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Witham Hall Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Witham Hall Preparatory School located?
Witham Hall Preparatory School is located at Witham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Witham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0JJ.
What type of school is Witham Hall Preparatory School?
Witham Hall Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Witham Hall Preparatory School?
Witham Hall Preparatory School has approximately 217 pupils on roll.
What is Witham Hall Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Witham Hall Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 20 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.