Ditcham Park School, Petersfield
Ditcham Park School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Petersfield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ditcham Park School in detail
Ditcham Park School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, just outside Petersfield, Ditcham Park School is a thriving co-educational independent school and nursery where every child is known, valued and inspired to succeed."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Friday 5 February 2027, an open day on Friday 5 March 2027 and an open day on Friday 7 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
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 Ditcham Park School 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 Ditcham Park School are Churcher's College (3.8 miles, selective); Bedales School (4.6 miles, selective); and Bere Clinic School (5.8 miles, Good).
Who goes there
In 2026, 154 pupils (36%) received SEN support and 9 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
6 March 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
20 March 2025
Routine Inspection
16 April 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 February 2020
Short Visit
5 September 2017
Regulatory Compliance
15 February 2017
Integrated
5 May 2015
About
Ditcham Park School is a co-educational, independent school in the civil parish of Buriton, near Petersfield, in the English county of Hampshire.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,194 to £22,344
depending on year group
| One (Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3) | £13,194 a year |
| Two (Years 4 and 5) | £14,676 a year |
| Three (Year 6) | £18,819 a year |
| Four (Year 7) | £19,950 a year |
| Five (Years 8, 9, 10 and 11) | £22,344 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
No
Nursery
No
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 Ditcham Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Ditcham Park School
Ditcham Digest - Friday 2nd October
2 Oct 2026
Surfing Safely: A Parent’s Guide to Online Safety
2 Oct 2025
The Autumn Term Awaits: A Journey of Discovery at Ditcham Park!
9 Sep 2025
Ditcham Digest Friday 28th March
17 Mar 2025
The Power of “No”: Why Setting Boundaries for Children is So Important
11 Mar 2025
Dog Walk for Dementia
15 Nov 2024
From Ditcham Park School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Ditcham Park School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Ditcham Park School.
- CM Sports Wrap AroundAt the school · Not yet graded
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
97%
Near capacity
428 pupils
440 places
12 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
154
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
38.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
428
Total Pupils
242
Boys
186
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ditcham Park School
Questions parents ask about Ditcham Park School
What are GCSE results like at Ditcham Park School?
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 Ditcham Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Ditcham Park School last inspected?
Ditcham Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to Ditcham Park School?
Ditcham Park School has around 428 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ditcham Park School?
Ditcham Park School 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 Ditcham Park School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CM Sports Wrap Around (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Ditcham Park School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ditcham Park School?
Ditcham Park School is at Ditcham Park, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)