Hatherop Castle School, Gloucestershire
Hatherop Castle School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Gloucestershire. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hatherop Castle School in detail
Hatherop Castle School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Hatherop Castle School, a day and boarding school where children from 2 to 13 years old can enjoy the Adventure of Childhood. The glorious Cotswold setting, the outstanding education, and the broad and inspiring opportunities enjoyed by Hatherop Castle pupils, create a learning adventure all children can enjoy."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 32 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 5 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hatherop Castle School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Castle School (near), 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
19 May 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
7 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 May 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 March 2019
Integrated
8 March 2016
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Hatherop Castle School
Meet our new Head
16 Sep 2026
Hatherop Castle Honours Its Special Operations Executive History
15 Sep 2026
Drop Everything And Read!
14 Sep 2026
From Hatherop to the Hockey World Cup: An Interview with Mr Hammond
28 Aug 2026
Exciting New Chapter for Boarding at Hatherop Castle School
19 Aug 2026
Why Confidence Still Starts with Childhood
26 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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 Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 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
75%
Available places
243 pupils
325 places
82 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucestershire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gloucestershire
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
32
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
243
Total Pupils
124
Boys
119
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Hatherop Castle School
When was Hatherop Castle School last inspected?
Hatherop Castle School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Hatherop Castle School?
Hatherop Castle School has around 243 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hatherop Castle School?
Hatherop Castle 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.
How many road collisions happen near Hatherop Castle 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 Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hatherop Castle School?
Hatherop Castle School is at Hatherop, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)