Stormont School, Potters Bar
Stormont School is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 11 in Potters Bar. 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 26 Oct 2026
Stormont School in detail
Stormont School in its own words
In its own words: "Stormont School is an independent liberal arts Prep school in Hertfordshire for girls aged 4-11 years. We pride ourselves on educating girls to excel to the best of their abilities, and to be happy, confident and ambitious!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Stormont, we’re passionate about giving girls the confidence, skills and self-belief to go out and make their mark on the world. We are one of the first liberal arts prep schools in the UK."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, dance, ballet, drama, choir and orchestra.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 8.45am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Stormont School are Lochinver House School (0.7 miles, selective); Queenswood School (1 mile, selective); St John's Preparatory and Senior School (1.2 miles, selective); and Mount House School (2.7 miles, selective).
Lochinver House SchoolQueenswood SchoolSt John's Preparatory and Senior SchoolMount House School
Who goes there
In 2026, 19 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Potters Bar Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thaynesfield (opposite), 100 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
25 February 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 March 2022
Short Visit
2 May 2018
Regulatory Compliance
15 November 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£18,957 to £21,804
depending on year group
| Reception | £18,957 a year |
| Year 1 | £19,776 a year |
| Year 2 | £20,565 a year |
| Years 3-6 | £21,804 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
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Stormont School
Year 5 Assembly
5 Oct 2026
Outstanding LAMDA Results 2025-2026
29 Sep 2026
Macmillan Coffee Morning
25 Sep 2026
New Sports Courts!
15 Sep 2026
Stormont’s Festival of Sports
12 Jul 2026
Year 6 Leavers’ Play
7 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
65%
Available places
112 pupils
172 places
60 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Potters Bar
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Potters Bar
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
19
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
112
Total Pupils
0
Boys
112
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Stormont School
Questions parents ask about Stormont School
When was Stormont School last inspected?
Stormont 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 Stormont School?
Stormont School has around 112 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stormont School?
Stormont 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 Stormont School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Stormont School?
Stormont School is at The Causeway, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5HA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)