Mowden Hall School, Stocksfield
Mowden Hall School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Stocksfield. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mowden Hall School in detail
Mowden Hall School in its own words
In its own words: "To be the best co-educational independent day and boarding school in the North East. We look to embed the development of character into everything we do, in order to prepare our children for future life and to flourish academically, socially and morally."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe school should be more than just preparation for the future, it should be a time of joy, discovery, and growth. At Mowden Hall, our children are given the space and support to explore who they are, both in and beyond the classroom."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, tennis, multi-sports, dance, drama and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 50 pupils (23.7%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Railway station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Northumberland (44).
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
4 November 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
10 May 2018
Integrated
10 June 2014
About
Mowden Hall School is a co-educational and boarding preparatory school in the parish of Bywell, in Stocksfield, Northumberland, England, approximately 11 miles (18 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne. It has been a member of the Prep Schools Trust since 2007 and is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) and Association of Governing Bodies of Independent...
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,400 to £26,250
depending on year group
| Reception | £14,400 a year |
| Year 1 | £16,230 a year |
| Year 2 | £16,230 a year |
| Year 3 | £17,730 a year |
| Year 4 | £23,310 a year |
| Year 5 | £23,310 a year |
| Year 6 | £26,250 a year |
| Year 7 | £26,250 a year |
| Year 8 | £26,250 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Mowden Hall School
Year 8 are ready for the next chapter
30 Sep 2026
Vacancy: Domestic Assistant
25 Sep 2026
The Mowden Way: Where children can be children
16 Sep 2026
The Nest celebrates first anniversary at Mowden
15 Sep 2026
Mowden Hall School reaches final of national awards again
10 Sep 2026
Visit our Open Morning
9 Sep 2026
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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 Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 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
92%
Near capacity
211 pupils
230 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stocksfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stocksfield
Across Northumberland council
Places available
2,104
Applications
1,819
Got 1st preference
96.0%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Northumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
26.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
116
Boys
95
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Mowden Hall School
When was Mowden Hall School last inspected?
Mowden Hall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Mowden Hall School?
Mowden Hall School has around 211 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Mowden Hall School?
Mowden Hall 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 Mowden Hall 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 Northumberland is 3 (the median across 175 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mowden Hall School?
Mowden Hall School is at Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)