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Mowden Hall School
Independent school · Northumberland
| Address | Newton, Stocksfield, NE43 7TP |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 211 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01661842147 |
| Website | https://www.mowdenhall.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 11 Sep 2026 to Mon 14 Sep 2026, Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Mon 28 Sep 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026 to Mon 16 Nov 2026, Fri 27 Nov 2026 to Mon 30 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Mon 25 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 to Mon 10 May 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Mon 21 Jun 2027
Exeats and half terms start 2.00pm Friday; pupils return 8.15am Monday. Autumn term ends 12.30pm Fri 11 Dec (term-time Nursery Thu 10 Dec). Summer term ends 12.30pm Saturday 3 July for the Prep School and 4.00pm Fri 2 Jul for Pre-Prep. Common Entrance 7-11 Jun. All-year Nursery has its own closures.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,800.00 |
| Year 1 | £5,410.00 |
| Year 2 | £5,410.00 |
| Year 3 | £5,910.00 |
| Year 4 | £7,770.00 |
| Year 5 | £7,770.00 |
| Year 6 | £8,750.00 |
| Year 7 | £8,750.00 |
| Year 8 | £8,750.00 |
| Boarding: Introductory (1 night per week + 1 flexi night) | £550.00 |
| Boarding: Bronze (2 nights per week) | £1,100.00 |
| Boarding: Silver (3 nights per week) | £1,600.00 |
| Boarding: Gold (4+ nights per week) | £2,000.00 |
| Nursery morning or afternoon session (not subject to VAT) | £39.00 |
| Nursery full day (7.30am – 6.00pm) | £78.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Fees 2026/27; Prep fees stated inc VAT, include lunches, laundry, most trips and clubs. Registration fee £150 (inc VAT) for Reception and above, £125 for Nursery, per the fees page; the joining-us page says £100 (Nursery) and £120 (Reception-Year 6), which conflicts. Non-UK Confirmation of Acceptance of Study fee £675. Bursaries up to 100% of day tuition via Radley Schools Group.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit at an Open Event or individual tour with the Head, then register (form and fee); registered children are listed first-come, first-served with possible waiting lists. All children attend a Taster Day, normally the term before joining, with informal assessment. Offers follow at the Head's discretion after a confidential reference; a £1,000 Acceptance Fee reserves the place.
- Taster Day with informal assessment
- Confidential reference from current school
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Daily shuttle bus | Gosforth, Ponteland | 07:30 |
| Exeat shuttle bus for boarders | Alnwick, Carlisle |
Cost: Free of charge (booking required)
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.