An independent day school for boys aged 11-18, renowned for academic and all-round excellence.
Independent boys senior school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
We aspire to enable our boys not only to make sense of the world but also to want to go out and improve it.
April 2026: Silver DofE Expedition and Paris Exchange Trip announced; March 2026 Rugby Round-Up. From September 2026 Hampton becomes an all-through school for ages 7-18.
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| Year | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 1 Sept 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 | Closed |
Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.
| Sat, 19 Sept 2026 | Open Morning | Open Morning |
| Wed, 23 Sept 2026 | Sixth Form Open Morning | Sixth Form Open |
“” If your son keeps up, it’s great, but if he falls behind, there’s less built-in support, and many families turn to private tutors, particularly for maths and science.”
Academic reputation — parent discussionAcademically, the pace is fast, and the school is quite open about that, the Head often compares it to a “peloton race.” If your son keeps up, it’s great, but if he falls behind, there’s less built-in support, and many families turn to private tutors, particularly for maths and...
OP your boy will find his tribe there. There are plenty of lovely neurodiverse (or not necessarily neurodiverse but certainly on the geeky side of neurotypical) boys at Hampton who love tech, coding and art! My own older DS is very much one of these! My younger one is more...
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Independent boys senior school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
Admissions are selective — expect an entrance assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early. See the admissions timeline above for confirmed dates.
Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.
Some SEND provision is documented in our profile, but specific conditions supported aren't itemised. Contact admissions for details before applying.
3 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.
email at admissions@hamptonschool.org.uk or phone on +44 8795 111 50. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.
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