What are the best private schools in Hampshire?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Hampshire include All's Well, Ballard School, and Bedales School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Hampshire?

Hampshire has 71 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 408 are rated Good, meaning 94% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Hampshire ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Hampshire private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Hampshire is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Hampshire cost?

Fees for private schools in Hampshire vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Hampshire

66 private schools found

Key Facts

In Hampshire, 66 independent schools (4.3% of total) educate 15,220 pupils, a significant proportion of the county's school population.
Of the 26 inspected, 96.2% of Hampshire's independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 8 Outstanding and 17 Good ratings recorded.
Hampshire's independent schools have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 22.5% have special educational needs.
Pupils in Hampshire's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 37.97 and 28.0% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.

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All's Well

Fareham, PO16 7AF

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

Ballard School

New Milton, BH25 5SU

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils475

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Bedales School

Petersfield, GU32 2DG

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils768

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Boundary Oak School

Fareham, PO17 5BL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–17

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Pupils484

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Bower Lodge School

Southampton, SO45 5TD

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

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Absence–

Pupils13

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Cheam School

Thatcham, RG19 8LD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Pupils373

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Churcher's College

Petersfield, GU31 4AS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

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Pupils1,332

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Ditcham Park School

Petersfield, GU31 5RN

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Absence–

Pupils415

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Durlston Court School

New Milton, BH25 7AQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Pupils254

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Embley

Romsey, SO51 6ZE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

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Pupils688

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Farleigh School

Andover, SP11 7PW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

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Pupils448

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Farnborough Hill

Farnborough, GU14 8AT

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls

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Absence–

Pupils502

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Forres Sandle Manor School

Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils199

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Hawley Woods School

Camberley, GU17 9HU

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils27

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Horris Hill School

Newbury, RG20 9DJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils109

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Hurst Lodge School

Camberley, GU46 6HJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils191

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King Edward VI Preparatory School

Romsey, SO51 9ZH

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils276

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Lord Wandsworth College

Hook, RG29 1TB

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Absence–

Pupils706

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Miniland Farm

Passfield, Nr Liphook, GU30 7RS

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11

Moyles Court School

Ringwood, BH24 3NF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils186

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New Forest Alternative Provision

Southampton, SO40 2LF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–12

Newton Wood Barn School

Alton, GU34 3EW

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–13

Prince's Mead School

Hampshire, SO21 1AN

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils290

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Rookwood School

Andover, SP10 3AL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils269

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 66 private schools in Hampshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Hampshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	96%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	60%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.11	+0.00
Attainment 8	38.0	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	17%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,582	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Key Facts

All's Well

Ballard School

Bedales School

Boundary Oak School

Bower Lodge School

Cheam School

Churcher's College

Ditcham Park School

Durlston Court School

Embley

Farleigh School

Farnborough Hill

Forres Sandle Manor School

Hawley Woods School

Horris Hill School

Hurst Lodge School

King Edward VI Preparatory School

Lord Wandsworth College

Miniland Farm

Moyles Court School

New Forest Alternative Provision

Newton Wood Barn School

Prince's Mead School

Rookwood School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in Hampshire?

What are the best private schools in Hampshire?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Hampshire?

How are private schools in Hampshire ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Hampshire private schools?

How much do private schools in Hampshire cost?

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