Walhampton School
School summary
Set in Lymington on the edge of the New Forest, Walhampton is a small Church of England prep school that takes children from age two right through to thirteen. Founded in 1948, it has around 344 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, which allows for close attention to each child. Boarding sits alongside day places, giving families flexibility as children grow. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
Teaching & academics
With one teacher to every eight pupils, classes are small and pupils are well known to staff. The ISI judged the quality of education "excellent", its top rating. A notably high proportion of children, just over a quarter, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and accommodating a range of learning needs.
Headmaster · Jonny Timms
Beyond the classroom
As a prep school spanning the very early years to thirteen, Walhampton's day stretches well beyond the classroom, and its setting near the New Forest lends itself to outdoor pursuits. Boarders enjoy a structured evening routine, with phones returned briefly each night so they can keep in touch with home.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1948
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 27.33%
- EHC plans
- 2.03%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones not permitted during school day. Boarders leave phones locked in boarding house; released each evening for short period to contact parents.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,965 - £26,355
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £31,365 - £37,020
Schools nearby
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New Milton, South East
Durlston Court School
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Clay Hill School
Lyndhurst, South East
Coxlease School
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A small, family-feel Church of England prep with strong inspection grades and the option to board. Best suited to families wanting close pastoral care for a child's earliest years through to common entrance.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.