West Hill Park School
A small independent prep school in Fareham, Hampshire, West Hill Park educates around 201 mixed pupils from the early years through to age 13. With no religious affiliation and the option of boarding, it offers a traditional preparatory pathway that takes children from nursery to the cusp of senior school. Its modest size lends an intimate feel, and under Head Mr Chris Ward the school earned the Independent Schools Inspectorate's top grade of "excellent".
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 June 2023
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' achievements "excellent", placing West Hill Park among the strongest performers in its inspection category. As a prep school running to age 13, its work is geared towards preparing children for entry to senior schools. Compliance requirements were fully met at inspection.
Head · Mr Chris Ward
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
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A small, boarding-and-day prep school with an ISI "excellent" rating across both achievement and personal development - one to consider for families seeking a close-knit setting up to 13.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.