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Ditcham Park School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Ditcham Park, Petersfield, GU31 5RN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–16 |
| Pupils | 428 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01730825659 |
| Website | https://www.ditchampark.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Fri 16 Oct 2026, Fri 8 Jan 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027
Half terms are given as holiday dates (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun). Fri 16 Oct is INSET, so Autumn 1 ends Thu 15 Oct. Fri 30 Apr is a mid-term INSET. Nursery dates differ and are not on this page.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Thu 21 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Tue 22 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Thu 25 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Fri 22 Oct 2027, Mon 21 Feb 2028, Fri 26 May 2028
Half terms 25 Oct-5 Nov, 14-Mon 21 Feb and 29 May-2 Jun. INSET on Fri 22 Oct, Mon 21 Feb and Fri 26 May shift the adjacent ends/starts (Autumn 1 ends Thu 21 Oct, Spring 2 starts Tue 22 Feb, Summer 1 ends Thu 25 May).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| One (Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3) | £4,398.00 |
| Two (Years 4 and 5) | £4,892.00 |
| Three (Year 6) | £6,273.00 |
| Four (Year 7) | £6,650.00 |
| Five (Years 8, 9, 10 and 11) | £7,448.00 |
| Junior Lunch | £265.00 |
| Senior Lunch | £290.00 |
Fees per term from September 2026, inclusive of VAT where applicable. Transport £725 per term (sibling rate £370); short route £317. Private tuition from £21.37 per hour. Sibling discounts 5% (10% for younger siblings in Reception-Prep).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Families are invited to Open Mornings with pupil-led tours of Juniors (Reception-Year 6) and Seniors (Year 7-11) in 15-minute slots, plus Headmaster's and pupil talks. Book a time slot via the online form.
Open events: Autumn Open Morning, 10am to 12pm Saturday 26th September
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Home-School bus service (ten routes) | Alton, Midhurst, Bosham, Chichester, Emsworth, Haslemere, Horndean, Denmead, Hayling Island, Ropley |
Cost: £725 per term (sibling rate £370); Short Route Fare £317 per term (from fees page)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.