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Halliford School

Russell Road, Shepperton, TW17 9HX

Halliford School is a private secondary-stage school in Shepperton, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-19.

Private school Boys Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Boys only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Since 1921, Halliford School has combined a boys' senior school with a co-educational Sixth Form. The community moved to its present site in 1929, and its stated ethos places family values, respect and pastoral care alongside the expectation that pupils are known as individuals. Girls join boys in the sixth form, making the post-16 phase a clear change of model.

Years 7 to 9 provide a broad foundation before GCSE choices across sciences, languages, humanities, arts, design and technology and computing. The Sixth Form offers A Levels in sciences, humanities, languages, creative subjects, business and performing arts. An Extended Project Qualification gives independent research a defined place beside the main subjects.

The weekly rhythm extends beyond lessons: every pupil is expected to take part in at least two co-curricular or sporting activities. The Woodward Building and Learning Resource Centre, John Crook Theatre, Forum, design workshops and recital hall support study, sport, music, drama and clubs, giving the campus a practical and performing-arts character.

Entry at 11+ and 13+ combines registration, a senior interview and a classroom-based entrance examination. Sixth-form applicants submit a report, personal statement and interview evidence, normally with at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Scholarships cover academic, artistic, dramatic, musical and sporting achievement, with means-tested bursaries also available.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 39.6 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Halliford School, Surrey, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
39.6
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
3.93
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Halliford School, Surrey, and England. 60 50 40 30 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Boys only
Age range
11-19
Headteacher
Mr James Davies
Pupil roll
513 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Russell Road, Shepperton, Surrey
Postcode
TW17 9HX
Area
Surrey

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr James Davies

School contact

School phone
01932223593

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
reception@hallifordschool.co.uk
Admissions phone
01932223593
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-19
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Tuition fees
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships available
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Information booklet

Request a Prospectus

Information booklet

Sixth Form Prospectus & Course Information

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
3 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Writing task, Interview

    11+ (Year 7) entrance examination and interview

    The 11+ route has an interview before papers in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; writing task is part of English.

  2. Round 2

    English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Writing task, Interview

    13+ (Year 9) entrance examination and interview

    The 13+ test is similar in format to the 11+ examination, with the interview/reference process also applying.

  3. Round 3

    Interview

    Sixth Form entry interview

    Sixth Form entry requires a report, an interview with the Headmaster and Head of Sixth Form, a personal statement and at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Mathematics.

Published assessment components

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Writing task and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    The 11+ route has an interview before papers in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; writing task is part of English.

  • Non-verbal reasoning

    The 11+ route has an interview before papers in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; writing task is part of English.

  • Writing task

    The 11+ route has an interview before papers in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; writing task is part of English.

  • Interview

    The 11+ route has an interview before papers in English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning; writing task is part of English.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 and Sixth Form registration and scholarship deadline

    16 November 2026

    For September 2027 entry; also applies to 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form scholarship applications.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Official admissions documents

Information booklet

Request a Prospectus

Information booklet

Sixth Form Prospectus & Course Information

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
39.6 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
3.93 EBacc APS
A-level results
8% AAB or better
A-level average points
36.99 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 25 November 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 25 November 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Halliford School handle admissions?

Halliford School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Halliford School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Halliford School?

Year 7 and Sixth Form registration and scholarship deadline: 16 November 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Halliford School?

Halliford School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 November 2025.