Address: Hampton Court Road, East Molesey KT8 9BS
Website: hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
Founded: 2001
Pupils: 43, coed aged 2-5
Termly Fees: £5,993-£6,936
Head Teacher: Katherine Vintiner (principal) and Imogen Stone (head of early years at Hampton Court House)
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective; candidates invited to trial days
School Visits: Open mornings held fortnightly during term-time
Contact: [email protected] or 020 8614 0865
The Curriculum
The Little Courtiers offers a bespoke, child-centred curriculum where every child is motivated to learn through their interests. Staff combine the EYFS with the Forest School approach and draw from Montessori and Reggio Emilia pedagogy, which focus on the holistic child as an individual. Small class sizes, broken down further in lessons such as phonics, enable every child to learn at their own pace from an early age. An early French immersion programme to year four enhances language literacy, cognitive development, problem solving and creativity.
Sport & The Arts
Set within beautiful parkland, Hampton Court House offers a place where children can be children, with outdoor play and learning woven into daily life. Sport and the arts flourish through specialist PE, music and ballet lessons from the earliest years, nurturing physical, emotional and cognitive growth. Clubs such as mini athletics, art and design, Lego and LAMDA begin at age four, inviting students to explore, create and thrive.
Pastoral Care
Through close partnership with parents, the school takes a unified approach grounded in the EYFS, positive behaviour guidance and the Jigsaw PSHE programme. Every child is recognised as unique, learning to express themselves confidently, regulate emotions, resolve conflict kindly and use their voice with respect. Safeguarding underpins all that staff do, forming the foundation of the school’s attentive and thoughtful pastoral care.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To place the child and their family at the centre of every decision we make. At The Little Courtiers, we think of early years as a nurturing springboard to ensure children have the best start in life. It is our responsibility to foster a sense of awe and wonder of the world.
