Heath Mount School

Boys & Girls, 2-13
Day & Boarding
Hertfordshire

"Heath Mount School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, founded in 1796. The school is fortunate to occupy an idyllic woodland setting at Woodhall Park Estate just outside Hertford."

  • Heath Mount School is a coed pre-prep and prep school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 550 pupils with boys and girls aged from 2 to 13 years.
  • Heath Mount School is located at Watton-at-Stone in Hertfordshire.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Heath Mount School.
Age
Boys & Girls, 2-13
Type
Pre-Prep & Prep
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
550 pupils
Heath Mount School

Chris Gillam is Headmaster of Heath Mount School.

Ethos of Heath Mount School

Heath Mount School offers a broad curriculum 'that balances academic rigour with remarkable enrichment opportunities. Our pupils achieve outstanding results within a nurturing and supportive framework that puts happiness and mental wellbeing at the heart of all we do.'

The school aims 'to provide a safe, friendly and nurturing environment which promotes well-being' and 'seeks to uncover and develop potential whilst maintaining a balance between traditional childhood experiences and preparing children for an ever-changing and evolving world'.

Headmaster Chris Gillam says: "Childhoods are cherished here and children are nurtured as we give them the opportunities to explore their talents and deepen their learning.  It is my privilege to lead a dedicated team of teachers who are passionate about opening up new avenues of learning for every child whilst giving them the space and time to imagine, create and play."

"Children are valued as individuals and we seek to develop the talents of every child whilst preparing them for the exciting and dynamic challenges that lie ahead.  We foster a love of learning whilst encouraging skills of initiative, determination and independence that will last a lifetime.  Our pupils look outwards from a secure and happy start."

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Heath Mount School

Visiting Heath Mount

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Heath Mount School.

Sep
27

Open Morning

Heath Mount School

Heath Mount Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Heath Mount School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

Governance

The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website.

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Heath Mount Admissions

To find out more about Heath Mount School, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Heath Mount School location map
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Heath Mount School
Woodhall Park, Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3NG.

Boys & Girls, 2-13 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Heath Mount School website.

Heath Mount School Leavers' Destinations

At the end of their time at Heath Mount School, pupils go on to a number of leading senior schools. Recent destinations include:

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St Albans School
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Benenden School
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Cranbrook
Millfield School
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Street
Bedford School
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Bedford
St Edmund's College
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Ware
Bishop's Stortford College
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Bishop's Stortford
Queenswood
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Hatfield
St Albans High School for Girls
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St Albans
Haileybury
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Hertford
Harrow School
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Harrow on the Hill
Wycombe Abbey
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High Wycombe
Eton College
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Windsor

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