Address: Hampton Court Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, London KT8 9BS
Website: hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
Founded: 2001
Pupils: 380, co-ed
Termly Fees: £5,993-£9,816
Ages: 2-18, with early years at The Little Courtiers
Head Teacher: Katherine Vintiner
Religious Affiliation: Non-demonational
Entrance Procedure:Selective from prep to sixth form. English and maths assessments and interviews. School reports and heads references required
Contact: Victoria Davies Jones, head of admissions; 020 8614 0857 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open mornings held weekly during term-time
The Curriculum
An academically challenging curriculum with a focus on languages, including Label FrancÉducation-accredited French immersion programme to year four. Latin, Mandarin and Spanish. Small class sizes and expert subject specialists – in 2024, over 50 percent of all GCSE grades awarded were grades 9-8 (A*), with 31 percent attaining grade 9 (top one third of A*). 76 percent of all GCSE grades were 9-7 (A*/A). Ranked in the top 100 schools nationally for GCSE results in 2024 (The Times online survey).
Games & The Arts
Shortlisted as a finalist for a national arts and music award in 2025, the arts are strong with chamber choir, regular concerts and performances and individual music tuition. Pupils up to year four take RAD ballet lessons. Senior sports lessons are at excellent nearby facilities at St Mary’s university and Xcel Sports Hub, with senior rowing at the nearby Molesey Boat Club. Over 70 clubs offered throughout the year.
Pastoral Care
The school’s behaviour policy and award-winning pastoral care reflect its ethos as staff always ‘seek first to understand’, investing time in conversations with pupils and families. Winner of the 2025 Education Choices Developing Student Voice award. Tutor and house system ensures each individual is known and supported to flourish personally and academically.
University Places
A level students achieve a 100 percent Oxbridge and Russell Group acceptance rate, securing places on their first choice courses. In 2024, 30 percent of A level grades were awarded A*/A, with a 100 percent Russell Group application success rate.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Child-centred learning and relationship is at the heart of our philosophy. We believe children learn best when they are actively engaged and invested in their education. By nurturing their natural sense of curiosity, we lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning.
Outstanding Characteristics
Shortlisted in 2024 and 2025 for London Independent School of the Year award. Education combines academic rigour with experiential learning, language proficiency and artistic exploration. Every child is valued as an individual. Our approach to educating the whole child – intellectually, emotionally and socially – results in both academic excellence and personal growth, preparing young people to thrive in a complex, ever-changing world.
