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Witham Hall School
Independent school · Lincolnshire
| Address | Bourne, PE10 0JJ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–13 |
| Pupils | 225 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01778590222 |
| Website | http://www.withamhall.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 18 Sep 2026 to Mon 21 Sep 2026, Fri 2 Oct 2026 to Mon 5 Oct 2026, Fri 13 Nov 2026 to Mon 16 Nov 2026, Fri 27 Nov 2026 to Mon 30 Nov 2026, Fri 15 Jan 2027 to Mon 18 Jan 2027, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Mon 1 Feb 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Mon 15 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Tue 4 May 2027, Fri 14 May 2027 to Mon 17 May 2027, Fri 25 Jun 2027 to Mon 28 Jun 2027
Day and flexi-boarding pupil dates used; weekly boarders return the evening before each term start. Exeats start Friday 17:15 and end Monday 08:15 (as written). Half terms start Friday 15:30. Terms end 12:30. Speech-Sports Day Sat 3 Jul.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 17 Sep 2027 to Mon 20 Sep 2027, Fri 1 Oct 2027 to Mon 4 Oct 2027, Fri 12 Nov 2027 to Mon 15 Nov 2027, Fri 26 Nov 2027 to Mon 29 Nov 2027
Provisional; only Michaelmas 2027 is published. Weekly boarders return Wed 1 Sep evening.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep Tuition Fee (Reception & Year 1) | £5,190.00 |
| Pre-Prep Tuition Fee (Years 2 & 3) | £5,800.00 |
| Prep Tuition (Year 4) | £8,320.00 |
| Prep Tuition (Year 5-8) | £8,780.00 |
| Boarding fees (one night a week) | £950.00 |
| Tuition & Weekly Boarding | £11,880.00 |
Registration fee: £100.00
Deposit: £1,400.00
Termly fees from September 2026, shown including VAT (ex-VAT: £4,325, £4,833, £6,933, £7,317, £792, £9,900). Fees include stationery and meals. Friday-only boarding reduced to £850 (inc. VAT); two to five nights a week £1,660-£3,100 (inc. VAT). Registration fee £100 non-refundable (from admissions FAQs). Sibling reductions of 5%.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-Prep, Year 4
After a visit with the Headmaster, register with a form and £100 non-refundable fee. In the Michaelmas Term before entry, parents accept the offer with an Acceptance Form and £1,400 deposit. Pre-Prep places are first-come, first-served; Prep School has no formal exam but reviews reports and informally assesses children. Preferred Prep entry is Year 4; later entry considered.
- Previous school reports
- Informal assessment during visit (Prep School)
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Tilton-on-the-Hill to Witham Hall via Oakham and Cottesmore | Tilton-on-the-Hill, Oakham, Cottesmore | |
| Oundle to Witham Hall via Wansford and Stamford | Elmington, Oundle, Elton, Wansford, Stamford | |
| Caldecott to Witham Hall via Uppingham, South Luffenham and Ketton | Caldecott, Uppingham, Glaston, South Luffenham, Ketton |
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.