Hunter Hall School
URN: 112459 • Penrith CA11 8UA
Overview
- Name
- Hunter Hall School
- URN
- 112459
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Borrows (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768891291
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Frenchfield, Penrith CA11 8UA
Summary
Hunter Hall School is an independent preparatory school located in Penrith, Cumbria, catering to children aged 3 to 11. Set in 19th-century farm buildings on the edge of the Lake District, the school offers a unique learning environment that combines specialist teaching with small class sizes. The ethos of the school prioritises individual attention, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence in a supportive atmosphere.
The curriculum at Hunter Hall is designed to be both broad and enriching, encouraging students to explore academic, sporting, and creative talents. Teachers focus on nurturing confident and articulate learners who are prepared to face future challenges with resilience and resourcefulness. The school promotes a culture of kindness and empathy, ensuring that every child feels valued and safe.
Community engagement and environmental awareness are integral to the school's mission, as it aims to develop informed global citizens. Hunter Hall encourages collaboration and innovation, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities, helping students to grow into well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.
The curriculum at Hunter Hall is designed to be both broad and enriching, encouraging students to explore academic, sporting, and creative talents. Teachers focus on nurturing confident and articulate learners who are prepared to face future challenges with resilience and resourcefulness. The school promotes a culture of kindness and empathy, ensuring that every child feels valued and safe.
Community engagement and environmental awareness are integral to the school's mission, as it aims to develop informed global citizens. Hunter Hall encourages collaboration and innovation, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities, helping students to grow into well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Terms and Conditions (download)
- Parent Handbook (download)
- Head’s Welcome (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Our Curriculum (other)
- Our Priorities (other)
- Our School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Greystone House School (37.5)
- The Arrow Project (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 97
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 50
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1985-10-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 97 | 47 | 50 | 140 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 111 | 57 | 54 | 140 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 96 | 48 | 48 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 96 | 48 | 48 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 44 | 40 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 47 | 43 | 150 | 0.00 |
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