- Location
- Surrey
- Age range
- 2–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Amesbury School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Amesbury School offers a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. With a commitment to fostering individual talents and e...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Amesbury School was founded in 1870 as a prep school at Hindhead, Surrey, in the Surrey Hills. The school operates today on a 30-acre rural campus and is co-educational ages 2-13. The Head is Christopher Smith. The school is a member of the IAPS.
Additional source record ·
Amesbury is a thoroughly modern forward thinking prep school, with an illustrious history that spans over 150 years. On 1 August 2026 the next chapter will begin when Amesbury joins the Charterhouse family of schools.
The history of Amesbury begins when the Reverend Edmund Fowle, the son of the vicar of Amesbury, Wiltshire, Rev. Fulwar William Fowle, founded the school in 1870 in Redhill, Surrey, as Amesbury House. It moved to Reigate a year later and then, in 1876, it moved again, this time to a seven-acre site in Bickley, Kent.
In 1887, Amesbury House School was sold to E. H. Moore who ran it in partnership with E. A. Thompson until 1889 when the latter migrated to South Africa. The school moved again when Bickley, Kent was sold in 1902. At this point the school’s name changed to that which it bears today. Moore died a year later and in The Old Amesburians’ Club instituted a prize in his memory, which is still awarded today.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1870 — 156-year history
- Co-educational prep school ages 2-13
- Set on a 30-acre rural campus at Hindhead, Surrey
- IAPS member
- Founded in 1936
- Day and boarding places available
- Strong in Arts, Music, Drama
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 2–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr Gavin Franklin
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
- Arts
Listed memberships and accreditations
- IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Top UK senior boarding schools (Charterhouse, Wellington, Bradfield)
- Russell Group via senior school progression
Alumni notes
- Old Amesburians progress to top UK senior boarding schools
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Christopher Smith (Head)
- Founded
- 1870
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Additional source record ·
- Founded
- 1936
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 350
- Boys
- 195 · 55.71%
- Girls
- 155 · 44.29%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 80 · 22.86%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 1 · 0.29%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £5,292 – £8,167.2 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Amesbury School?
Amesbury School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located in Surrey. The school offers education from Nursery through to Prep.
How do I apply to Amesbury School?
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Most families apply to Amesbury School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Amesbury School?
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Fees at Amesbury School are approximately £5,292–£8,167 per term, depending on the year group and whether pupils board. Families can learn more about UK private school fees and what is typically included.
Is Amesbury School a day or boarding school?
Pupils at Amesbury School can attend as day and boarding.
Is Amesbury School selective?
Amesbury School is a non-selective independent school. Admissions may include assessments and interviews where applicable.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Hazel Grove, Hindhead, Surrey
- County
- Surrey
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- GU26 6BL
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Enquire about this schoolView the school locationHazel Grove, Hindhead, Surrey, Surrey, South East, GU26 6BLSchoolscout directory record ·
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Additional source record ·
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