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Richmond upon Thames Private schools

Hampton School

Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD

Hampton School is a private secondary-stage school in Hampton, Greater London, with a published age range of 2-19.

Private school Boys Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
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
2-19
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

Hampton School traces its foundation to 1557, when Robert Hammond's bequest supported a free school for local boys. It moved to Hanworth Road in 1939 and returned to independent status in 1975. The senior school is boys-only and day, with a sixth form; personal best is valued alongside academic ambition.

The curriculum gives pupils increasing choice. Lower years study languages, sciences, humanities, computing, design, art, drama, music and sport before GCSE or IGCSE options. The route normally leads to ten Fifth Year examinations; the Sixth Form begins with four subjects and takes three through to full A Level, alongside enrichment, sport, PSHE and wellbeing work.

Hampton's 28-acre site includes a 3G sportsground, Sports Hall, library, Sixth Form Study and Careers Centre and The Hammond Theatre. More than 130 clubs and societies cover sport, music, drama, writing, technology, academic interests and service.

Entry is assessment-led at 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+, using papers, references and interviews. Sixth-form candidates sit aptitude and subject tests, submit a personal statement and provide a school report. Hampton is a day school with an easy-travel requirement for Sixth Form. Bursaries and Free Places are available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form.

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 21.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 61.6% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Hampton School, Richmond upon Thames, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
21.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.41
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Richmond upon Thames and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Hampton School, Richmond upon Thames, and England. 80 53.3 26.7 0 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
2-19
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Knibbs
Pupil roll
1,578 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Hanworth Road, Hampton, Greater London
Postcode
TW12 3HD
Area
Richmond upon Thames

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr Kevin Knibbs

School contact

School phone
02089795526

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
info@hamptonschool.org.uk
Admissions phone
02089795526
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Gender
Boys only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
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

Prospectus

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

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 registration and bursary deadline

    Sunday 1 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  2. Year 7 scholarship application deadline

    Tuesday 17 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  3. Year 7 entrance and academic scholarship examination

    Saturday 21 November 2026

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  4. Year 7 interviews

    Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 January 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  5. Year 7 results

    Friday 12 February 2027

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  6. Year 7 acceptance deadline

    Early March 2027 at noon

    For Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027.

  7. Year 9 registration and bursary deadline

    Sunday 1 November 2026

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  8. Year 9 pre-test examination

    Saturday 21 November 2026

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  9. Year 9 pre-test interview

    Saturday 9 January 2027

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  10. Year 9 pre-test results

    Friday 12 February 2027

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  11. Year 9 acceptance deadline

    January 2028

    For Year 9 (13+) entry in September 2029.

  12. Sixth Form registration and bursary deadline

    Thursday 1 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  13. Sixth Form online and written tests

    Wednesday 14 October 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  14. Sixth Form interviews

    November 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  15. Sixth Form results

    Thursday 3 December 2026

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

  16. Sixth Form acceptance deadline

    Friday 8 January 2027

    For Sixth Form (16+) entry in September 2027.

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

Prospectus

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
21.7 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 ?
0.41 EBacc APS
A-level results
61.6% AAB or better
A-level average points
49.27 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 28 April 2026

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: Hampton School received a routine inspection in 2026. The report can be read here records an inspection beginning 28 April 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Hampton School handle admissions?

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

How do I apply to Hampton 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 Hampton School?

Year 7 registration and bursary deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026. Year 7 scholarship application deadline: Tuesday 17 November 2026. Year 7 entrance and academic scholarship examination: Saturday 21 November 2026. Year 7 interviews: Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 January 2027. Year 7 results: Friday 12 February 2027. Year 7 acceptance deadline: Early March 2027 at noon. Year 9 registration and bursary deadline: Sunday 1 November 2026. Year 9 pre-test examination: Saturday 21 November 2026. Year 9 pre-test interview: Saturday 9 January 2027. Year 9 pre-test results: Friday 12 February 2027. Year 9 acceptance deadline: January 2028. Sixth Form registration and bursary deadline: Thursday 1 October 2026. Sixth Form online and written tests: Wednesday 14 October 2026. Sixth Form interviews: November 2026. Sixth Form results: Thursday 3 December 2026. Sixth Form acceptance deadline: Friday 8 January 2027

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

Hampton School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 28 April 2026.