Frenchfield, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 8UA
10 simple reasons to choose Hunter Hall School
Independent prep school and nursery in Penrith.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Hunter Hall School fees range from £2,902 (Rec) to £3,363 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Hunter Hall School
Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Penrith and one of the 2 best primary schools for 10 miles.
On average, 12 pupils per class and 9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for Hunter Hall School pupils are the Lancashire and Cumbria grammar schools (45% of leavers), independent schools (35%), and local comprehensive schools (20%). The most popular destinations are Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (40%), Austin Friars (15%), and Keswick School (10%).
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages and science throughout, and for most subjects (including maths and English) from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with a programme of day trips and visitors including residential trips for the senior pupils. Bush and camp craft every week for infant classes, more adventurous outdoor learning for older pupils every week.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in orienteering.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Every pupil gets the chance to represent the school every term. An all inclusive policy.
Find another school near Hunter Hall School
Independent Prep Schools
Lime House School, Primary (20.4 miles); Austin Friars Junior School (22.1 miles); Windermere Preparatory School (26.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Skelton School (9.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Lime House School (20.4 miles); Austin Friars (22.1 miles); Windermere School (25.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (1.7 miles); Appleby Grammar School (12.6 miles); Keswick School (18.3 miles).