Hatherop Castle School
URN: 115783 • Gloucestershire GL7 3NB
Overview
- Name
- Hatherop Castle School
- URN
- 115783
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nigel Reed (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01285750206
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hatherop, Gloucestershire GL7 3NB
Summary
Hatherop Castle School is an independent day and boarding school located in Gloucestershire, catering to children aged 2 to 13. With a current enrolment of 280 pupils and a capacity of 325, the school offers a nurturing environment that emphasizes the importance of childhood exploration and personal development. The school's ethos revolves around fostering resilience, curiosity, and confidence in students, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Hatherop Castle is designed to provide a broad and inspiring educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement. Recent ISI reports highlight consistently excellent attitudes towards learning among pupils, which is reflected in their successful transitions to senior schools. The school also prioritizes character development through community service initiatives and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and drama.
Hatherop Castle promotes a close-knit community, with various boarding options available to accommodate different family needs. The school aims to create a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, allowing children to thrive both academically and socially while enjoying the adventure of childhood.
The curriculum at Hatherop Castle is designed to provide a broad and inspiring educational experience, with a strong focus on academic achievement. Recent ISI reports highlight consistently excellent attitudes towards learning among pupils, which is reflected in their successful transitions to senior schools. The school also prioritizes character development through community service initiatives and extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and drama.
Hatherop Castle promotes a close-knit community, with various boarding options available to accommodate different family needs. The school aims to create a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, allowing children to thrive both academically and socially while enjoying the adventure of childhood.
Useful links
- Talk Education's Top 250 Prep & Senior Schools (sen)
- Admissions & Open Days (other)
- Boarding at Hatherop (other)
- Holiday Camps (other)
- International Students (other)
- Policies (other)
- Key Info (other)
- Nursery (other)
- Pre-Prep & Prep School (other)
- Welcome to Hatherop Castle (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Aurora Severnside School (51.0)
- Al Ashraf Primary School (50.3)
- Wynstones (36.2)
- OneSchoolGlobal Bristol Campus (33.9)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 2 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 325
- Pupils
- 280
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1944-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 280 | 147 | 133 | 325 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 148 | 133 | 325 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 254 | 130 | 124 | 245 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 254 | 130 | 124 | 245 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 234 | 121 | 113 | 245 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 242 | 121 | 121 | 245 |
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