- An education for life is the goal at Hampton Court House, which was founded in 1996. Nine acres of walled parkland next to Bushy Park are the backdrop for this coeducational school where pupils aged from 2-18 are on first-name terms with their teachers, and don’t wear a uniform. Sixth-formers have a late start and begin school at 10am.
- There are four houses – Halifax, Wright, Twining and Garrick – and a long list of school clubs include arts and crafts, capoeira, coding, fencing, robotics, basketball, yoga and athletics.
- The school has a French immersion programme and a strong focus on languages. Ballet is part of the sports curriculum for younger pupils.
- Overseas trips give senior pupils a chance to expand their horizons: trips have included visiting the Arctic and seeing Pompeii and Florence for themselves.
- Hampton Court House School offers academic and music scholarships for entry into year 7 and year 9, which provide a 10 per cent discount on annual fees.
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