Northbourne Park School
School summary
Founded in 1845, Northbourne Park is a small Church of England prep school near Deal, educating boys and girls from the age of three through to 13. With around 171 pupils, it offers both day and boarding places, giving it a close-knit, family scale rare even among prep schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection ratings of 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. The intimate roll suits families who value individual attention and a settled, supportive environment over the bustle of a larger institution.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 29 April 2025
Teaching & academics
The 'excellent' ISI judgement points to genuine strength in teaching and learning at this stage of a child's schooling. French is taught as a modern language, and academic scholarships sit alongside awards for sport, music and creative talent. Notably, more than a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school is geared towards understanding and accommodating a range of learning needs within its small classes.
Languages
Headmaster · Mark Hammond
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in sport, music and creative subjects signal that achievement here extends well beyond the classroom. Boarding life adds further structure to evenings and weekends, with designated 'electronics' time built in for pupils to keep in touch with home.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1845
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 21.64%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones in school for day pupils. Boarders allowed to bring phones but looked after by staff. Designated 'electronics' time in evenings to contact friends and family; phones returned to boarding team's care.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,345 - £23,515
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £29,597 - £34,269
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries offer up to 50% fee remittance. Forces discount of 40%.
Schools nearby
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Ripplevale School
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Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
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The Sallygate School
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Northbourne Park School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.