Janine White

Parents tell us what they love most about Hatherop: a nurturing, family-centred atmosphere, inspiring teachers, and the space for children to grow with confidence. They value the balance between strong academics, outdoor learning and pastoral care. Above all, they see their children happy, supported and ready for life.

Boarding at Hatherop Castle offers something for every family. From full and weekly boarding to our flexible voucher-based scheme, children thrive in the warmth of De Mauley House. With engaging evening and weekend activities, delicious meals, and a supportive routine, boarding helps pupils build confidence, independence and lifelong friendships. Families are encouraged to try boarding for a night to experience the benefits first-hand. Whether it’s for convenience, adventure or community, boarding at Hatherop Castle provides a true home from home.

Some Prep 4 pupils showed wonderful initiative last week by asking to litter pick around the school grounds. Inspired by lessons on community service, the boys put Hatheropian values into action, taking responsibility for their environment and setting a fantastic example of kindness, character and leadership for their peers.

Hatherop Castle School has welcomed pupils back with joy and energy. In this morning’s whole school assembly, Mr Reed introduced our new focus for the term: being honest and brave. These values will guide children both in their learning and in the way they face challenges and opportunities.

The athletics season ended on a high at the National Prep Schools Athletics Championships in Birmingham, where two Hatherop pupils represented the Mercia region. Competing against top young athletes nationwide, one broke a long-standing school record. A proud moment for our school and an inspiration for future sporting success.

We are delighted to welcome a new Houseparent family to Hatherop Castle School from September 2025. With extensive experience in education and a deep-rooted love of boarding life, they are looking forward to creating a warm and supportive home-from-home for our boarders, helping every child thrive and flourish.

Hatherop Castle School’s Arts Week brought learning to life through a vibrant mix of creative workshops, performances and artistic exploration. Pupils from Reception to Prep 8 immersed themselves in everything from ceramics to theatre, culminating in a spectacular finale that celebrated imagination, talent and the adventure of learning through the arts.

Hatherop Castle School is enhancing its boarding provision with a flexible voucher system, earlier suppers and new activity times, giving families more choice. Set in a nurturing, close-knit community, boarding here helps children build confidence, resilience and lifelong friendships, all within the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds countryside.

Prep 1 at Hatherop Castle School explored biodiversity by raising caterpillars into butterflies, releasing them near our beehives to support local pollinators. This hands-on experience deepened their respect for nature and reflected our values of ambition and character, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for wildlife within our beautiful Cotswold estate.

Hatherop Castle School’s Year 8 pupils recently took part in a dynamic International Street Food Challenge, a highlight of their Leavers’ Programme. Working in teams, they created original street food dishes inspired by global cuisines. From budgeting and ingredient sourcing to cooking, presentation and marketing, pupils demonstrated creativity, teamwork and real-world enterprise skills. The judges were impressed by the variety, flavour and professionalism on display. It was a fantastic, hands-on day of learning, laughter and culinary adventure.