Heath Mount School, Hertford
Heath Mount School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Hertford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Heath Mount School in detail
Heath Mount School in its own words
In its own words: "Heath Mount is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 13. Our pupils are privileged to be educated at one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country, founded in 1796 and situated since 1934 in the Grade I listed mansion of the Woodhall Park Estate just outside Hertford."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an admissions event on Tuesday 23 February 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 23 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heath Mount School are Duncombe School (3.5 miles); St Edmund's College (3.9 miles, selective); and Hertford Prep (4.4 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 62 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Watton-at-Stone Railway Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Sources: 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
11 February 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
7 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 January 2022
Regulatory Compliance
8 March 2017
Integrated
19 March 2013
About
Heath Mount School is a Church of England co-educational independent prep school near Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, England. It admits pupils aged 3 to 13.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,985 to £29,085
depending on year group
| Reception | £20,985 a year |
| Year 1 | £21,645 a year |
| Year 2 | £21,645 a year |
| Year 3 | £26,985 a year |
| Year 4 | £27,585 a year |
| Year 5 | £28,185 a year |
| Year 6 | £28,185 a year |
| Year 7 | £29,085 a year |
| Year 8 | £29,085 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hertfordshire - 12 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Heath Mount School
Games Teacher with Netball Specialism
29 Sep 2026
LAMDA SUCCESS
23 Sep 2026
Rory Bremner Joins Us For Speech Day 2026
11 Jul 2026
U13 Relay Team Win National Title
2 Jul 2026
Cuffley & Cheshunt Bus Route
23 Jun 2026
Pupil Crowned IAPS National Swim Champion
8 Jun 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 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
90%
Near capacity
503 pupils
560 places
57 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hertford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hertford
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
503
Total Pupils
286
Boys
217
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Heath Mount School
When was Heath Mount School last inspected?
Heath Mount School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to Heath Mount School?
Heath Mount School has around 503 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Heath Mount School?
Heath Mount 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 Heath Mount School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heath Mount School?
Heath Mount School is at Woodhall Park, Watton At Stone, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3NG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)