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Prep schools don’t come more ambitious than this. Catering to the needs of boys who are intellectually curious, academic and highly motivated, this is a school that stretches them in every direction, while ensuring the highest standards of pastoral care.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 479 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £28,692 - £29,556 pa
- Local authority
- London Borough of Camden
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Carl Rycroft
Since April 2025, Dr Willem Steyn (interim head). since April 2025.
Entrance
The Hall is north London’s leading prep school for those targeting England’s most academic secondary schools, so competition for entry is fierce, with about four applicants per place at its main entry point of 4+. All are invited for a ‘playdate’ in
- Open days
- Open evenings for those who have registered their sons.
Exit
The Hall is north London’s main feeder for St Paul’s and Westminster (with 14 to Westminster in 2024!), but a fair number proceed to a wide range of schools in London and beyond (eight to Mill Hill in 2023, for example). About 25 per cent to board
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Senior school students (Years 6-8) are permitted to bring mobile phones to school if needed for travel purposes. Phones must be handed in upon arrival and can only be collected at the end of the day, just before dismissal.
Pupils
Money matters
Offers means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent for year 4 entry for pupils showing the academic potential to thrive at The Hall via report from current school and maths, English and cognitive ability tests, plus interview. Bursary applications
- Fee information
- £28,692 - £29,556 pa
Our view
Three classes of 18 in reception allow everyone to get appropriate attention. Specialist French, science, music, sport and ICT from the start with Latin added in year 5. Setting in core subjects from year 5, and a specialist scholarship programme for
The last word
Prep schools don’t come more ambitious than this. Catering to the needs of boys who are intellectually curious, academic and highly motivated, this is a school that stretches them in every direction, while ensuring the highest standards of pastoral
