Address: Hampton Court Road, Richmond-upon-Thames, London KT8 9BS
Website: hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
Founded: 2001
Number of Pupils: 380
Fees: £5,713- £9,357 (VAT inclusive)
Ages: 2–18
Head Teacher: Katherine Vintiner
Religious Affiliation: Non-demonational
Entrance Procedure: Selective from Prep to Sixth Form. English and Mathematics assessments and interviews. School reports and Heads references required.
Contact: Dale Cash, Head of Admissions, 020 8614 0857
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open Mornings held weekly during term-time
The Curriculum
An academically challenging curriculum with a focus on languages including our Label FrancÉducation accredited French immersion programme in the Prep School. Latin and Mandarin begin from Year 5 and Spanish begins from Year 7. Small class sizes and expert subject specialists – in 2024 over 50% of all GCSE grades awarded were grades 9-8 (A*) with 31 percent attaining a grade 9 (top 1/3 of A*). 76 percent of all GCSE grades were awarded 9-7 (A*/A).
Games & The Arts
Shortlisted for a national arts award in 2024, the Arts are strong with chamber choir, regular concerts and performances, and individual music tuition. Pupils up to Year 4 have RAD ballet lessons in the curriculum. Sport is taught throughout the school at excellent nearby facilities at St Mary’s and Excel sports facilities and Senior pupils row at the nearby Molesey Boat Club. Over 70 clubs offered throughout the year.
Pastoral Care
Our award-winning approach to pastoral care and our behaviour policy reflect our ethos as we always ‘seek first to understand’ and invest time in having conversations with students and families. Our tutor and House system ensures each individual is known and supported to flourish personally and academically.
University Places
In 2023, A-level students enjoyed a 100 percent Oxbridge success rate and all students secured places on their first-choice courses. In 2024, 30 percent of A Level grades were awarded A*/A, with a 100 percent Russell Group application success rate.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Child-centred learning and relationship is at the heart of our philosophy. We believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged and invested in their education. By nurturing their natural sense of wonder, we lay the groundwork for a lifelong love of learning.
Outstanding Characteristics
At HCH, education combines academic rigour with experiential learning, language proficiency, and artistic exploration, from the Forest School in Early Years to the unique Sixth Form offer covering leadership, cultural literacy and physical and mental health. Every child is valued as an individual and our approach to educating the whole child – intellectually, emotionally, and socially – results in both academic excellence and personal growth of young people prepared to thrive in a complex and ever-changing world.
