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Walhampton School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Lymington, SO41 5ZG |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 338 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01590613300 |
| Website | https://www.walhampton.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 | 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 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Thu 15 Apr 2027, Fri 16 Apr 2027
Half terms start Friday 4pm (Prep) and end Sunday when boarders return; second halves listed from the following Monday. Boarders return the evening before each term. Exeats begin Friday 4pm on 25 Sep, 20 Nov, 22 Jan, 5 Mar, 30 Apr (end dates not stated; boarders may stay). Bank holiday 3 May (school closed). Expeditions week 21-25 Jun. Term ends Fri 2 Jul (lunchtime); Founders' Day Sat 3 Jul is compulsory for Prep pupils.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Thu 20 Apr 2028, Fri 21 Apr 2028
Exeats begin Friday 4pm on 24 Sep, 19 Nov, 21 Jan, 10 Mar, 12 May (end dates not stated). Bank holiday 1 May 2028. Expeditions week 26-30 Jun. Term ends Fri 7 Jul; Founders' Day Sat 8 Jul compulsory for Prep pupils.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep (Reception - Year Two) | £4,935.00 |
| Junior Day (Year Three) | £7,315.00 |
| Day (Years Four to Eight) | £9,315.00 |
| Full boarding (additional to day fee) | £3,770.00 |
| Weekly boarding, 5 nights (additional to day fee) | £2,860.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Fees incl. VAT; termly fee includes lunch (Reception-Year 2 £300, Year 3 £310, Years 4-8 £320, VAT exempt). Nursery/Kindergarten unfunded hours £11.95 per hour. Registration £120 incl. VAT (non-UK £240) and £500 acceptance deposit from the admissions page. Sibling discounts 5%/10%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 2+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact the Registrar to arrange a visit and meet the Head, then register with a £120 fee (£240 non-UK), ideally a year ahead. The child attends a Taster Day, which may include an informal assessment, after which the Head confirms any offer. Accept by signing the Parent Contract and paying a £500 deposit.
- Taster Day (may include informal assessment)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Ringwood, Burley, Sway | |
| Green | Milford on Sea, Lymington | |
| Yellow | Minstead, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst | |
| Red | Hythe, Exbury, Beaulieu, East Boldre | |
| Orange | Ower, Cadnam, Ashurst | |
| Black | Christchurch, Hinton Admiral, Sway |
Cost: Lymington Local route £5.00 per journey; all other routes £6.50; ad-hoc £7.50 (from fee schedule)
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.