Maidwell Hall A GSG School
- Maidwell Hall
Maidwell
Northampton
NN6 9JG - Head: Anthony Rendall
- T 01604 686234
- F 01604 686659
- E headmaster@maidwellhall.co.uk
- W www.maidwellhall.co.uk/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: West Northamptonshire
- Pupils: 160
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £12,744 - £21,804; Boarding £26,184 - £33,468 pa (last updated on 18/07/2024)
- Open days: October, January, May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Parents were informed by the chair of trustees of Uppingham School on January 7th 2025 that Maidwell Hall will close at the end of July 2025, a decision 'driven by financial challenges that have proven insurmountable'. A wholesome and traditional rural prep where children don’t just get an education, but a childhood too. Every day, pupils go outside and excitedly wait for the teacher to shout ‘Time!’ (translated as ‘Go off and play!’), to which pupils shout back in cheerful unison, ‘Tiiiiime!’ as they simultaneously head, full pelt, across the grounds. Old-fashioned values abound. Even in pre-prep, a purpose-built one-storey building about a 30-second walk from the main building, tinies leap to their feet when a visitor enters. Great attention is paid to handwriting – we were shown some pretty snazzy writing books…
What the school says...
We offer fortnightly boarding, finishing at 12.30 on a Friday every other weekend and returning on Sunday night for boarders and Monday morning for day children. In addition, once in the prep school, children have the option to board two or three nights a week, should they wish.
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2022, Anthony Rendall. His first headship, having previously been deputy head at The Elms School and before that, deputy head at Horris Hill. Degree in education and history from Bath; PGCE from Bath Spa. Cut teeth in London preps. ‘Adored’ his own experience of prep boarding (followed by Brentwood School) and couldn’t wait to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather and aunt (both headteachers), even opting to pore over school budget sheets as part of his teenage work experience!
Had his work cut out from day one, having been brought in on the back of a disappointing ISI inspection and a merger with Uppingham. Parents think he was just the man for the job – ‘One hundred per cent the right appointment.’ So far has overseen significant facility...
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Special Education Needs
The school has a strong learning support department which provides extra lessons for those who need them. This covers moderate learning difficulties associated with dyslexia or dyspraxia together with study skills lessons and more general subject support. 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 |
|
| 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 |
|
| 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) |
|
| 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) |
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| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uppingham School | 2024 | 12 | 7 | 1 Cricket Scholarship; 1 Academic Scholarship; 2 Thring Scholarships; 1 Drama Scholarship; 2 DT Scholarships |
| Oundle School | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2 Dedicated Athletes Programme; 1 Academic Scholarship; 1 Humanities Scholarship; 1 The Oundle Scholarship; 1 Sport Scholarship; 1 Classics Exhibition |
| Eton College | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Gresham's | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sport and Headmaster's Award |
| Princethorpe College | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Rugby School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Shrewsbury School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Kennedy Scholarship |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Laxton Junior School | 2024 | 1 |
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