Witham Hall Preparatory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
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.
Headmaster · Mr William Austen
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1959
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 38.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
Mobile phone policy
No phones allowed in school.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,805 - £25,080
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,930
Means-tested bursaries available
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.