Hampton Court House School A GSG School Review
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Attracts parents who are less interested in the London schools ‘rat race’ and prefer the idea of a more informal and liberal approach. Teaching is relationships-based and teachers and pupils are (quite proudly) on first-name terms – head calls it ‘purposeful informality’, underscored by the lack of uniform. Superb indoor and outdoor theatres, with shows deliberately educational, eg the recent History of Christmas prep show looked at the Christmas period from the Stone Age to the Greeks and Victorians. A key selling point for many is the French immersion programme from…
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Hampton Court House
Richmond-upon-Thames
Surrey
KT8 9BS - Head: Katherine Vintiner
- T 020 8614 0865
- F 020 8977 5357
- E admissions@hchnet.co.uk
- W www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
- Hampton Court House School is an independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 18. Fees are £17,709 - £25,062 pa and the school does not offer boarding. Interested in reading more? Access our unbiased Hampton Court House School review.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Richmond Upon Thames
- Pupils: 340; sixth formers: 45
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £17,709 - £25,062 pa (last updated on 03/07/2024)
- Open days: October
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What the school says...
Hampton Court House is an award-winning independent co-educational day school for ages 2 – 18, educating children in Pre-Nursery to students in Year 13. The majority of our pupils elect to stay on to complete their full education with us, enjoying great success in their GCSEs and A Levels.
Our programmes offer an extraordinary education. From the Forest School in Early Years and the award-winning LabelFrancÉducation accredited French bilingual programme, to the Nebula Future Researcher’s Programme © in the Sixth Form, Hampton Court House pupils get a head start every step of the way.
We strive to lay the foundations of a lifelong love of learning, and it is important to us that children enjoy being here and look forward to coming to school. In keeping with our ethos, we believe that children need some guided freedom in order to develop their independence and confidence to use their voice. Our non-uniform parkland campus environment, in which staff and pupils alike are addressed on a first-name basis, cultivates an energy where our pupils can explore their individuality and style with taste and discretion.
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Since 2022, Kate Vintiner, a former biology teacher brought in after the school was bought by Dukes Education. Grew up in Golders Green, where her father was a vicar, and attended St Mary’s Hendon, a state school in North London. Oxford educated, but tends to keep quiet about it as she doesn’t want students to think that not attending Oxbridge is a barrier to achievement.
Impressive CV, with a record for getting things done: Head of science at Notting Hill High School, then Greenford High School as director of post-16. Launched academy school at Queen’s Park Rangers football club then led the Education Business Partnership at Hounslow Council, working across four London boroughs, advising schools on improving 14 to 19. After relaunching this as a charity, Spark London, joined schools counselling charity Place2Be to grow its...
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Special Education Needs
Two new qualified Learning Support specialists have joined the staff this term. 10-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurlingham School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Milbourne Lodge School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Unicorn School (Richmond) | 2024 | 1 |
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