St Hugh's School, Woodhall Spa
St Hugh's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Woodhall Spa. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Hugh's School in detail
St Hugh's School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to St. Hugh’s, a leading day and boarding Independent Preparatory School and nursery for boys and girls aged 2... Repton Family of Schools: St. Hugh's School as part of the Repton Family of Schools. St. Hugh's School aims to provide a caring, family atmosphere allowing each child to develop their independence and individuality. St..."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 38 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Hugh's School.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Iddesleigh Road (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
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
10 February 2026
Regulatory Compliance
18 January 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 October 2018
Short Visit
10 March 2017
Short Visit
5 July 2016
Intermediate (Boarding)
22 September 2015
Integrated
9 October 2012
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Social & online
Keep up with St Hugh's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 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
96%
Near capacity
180 pupils
188 places
8 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Woodhall Spa
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Woodhall Spa
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
89
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about St Hugh's School
When was St Hugh's School last inspected?
St Hugh's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's School has around 180 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's 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 St Hugh's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's School is at Cromwell Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6TQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)