Churcher's College, Petersfield
Churcher's College is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Petersfield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Churcher's College in detail
Churcher's College in its own words
In its own words: "Churcher's College is an independent day school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18 years. We are proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 School and be recognised as one of the most accomplished independent, co-educational day schools in the country. The school accommodates c."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great pleasure to introduce our school to you. As parents, choosing a school for our children is one of the most significant decisions that we will make. Through meeting pupils and teachers in person, you will gain a real feel for the school’s quality and atmosphere, and the community to which your child will belong."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Churcher's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Churcher's College are Bedales School (1 mile, selective); and Ditcham Park School (3.8 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 153 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 58% went on to university or other higher education and 31% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 276 pupils (20.3%) received SEN support and 3 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Petersfield Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Churchers College (sw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Churcher's College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 December 2025
Short Visit
30 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2022
Short Visit
19 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 March 2018
Integrated
20 January 2015
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,450 to £24,990
depending on year group
| Senior School All Years | £24,990 a year |
| Years 5 - 6 | £19,485 a year |
| Years 3 - 4 | £17,985 a year |
| Reception - Year 2 | £15,450 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hampshire - 14 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Churcher's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 4 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Churcher's College
Girls Show Grit on New Astro - News
29 Sep 2026
Explorer Benedict Allen Visits Churcher’s - News
29 Sep 2026
Butser Hill Challenge 2026 - News
29 Sep 2026
From Churcher's College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Churcher's College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Churcher's College.
- Stagecoach PetersfieldAt the school · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Churcher's CollegeAt the school · Not yet graded
- Cm Sports After School Club300m away · Not yet graded
- JC Sports Wrap Around Care Sheet780m away · Not yet graded
- The In-Between Club850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,359 pupils
1,446 places
87 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Petersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Petersfield
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
276
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,359
Total Pupils
732
Boys
627
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Churcher's College
What are GCSE results like at Churcher's College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Churcher's College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Churcher's College last inspected?
Churcher's College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Churcher's College?
Churcher's College has around 1359 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Churcher's College?
Churcher's College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Churcher's College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Stagecoach Petersfield (registered, not yet graded) and Activate Camps @ Churcher's College (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Churcher's College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Churcher's College?
Churcher's College is at Ramshill, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4AS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)