News
Meet our new Head
Hatherop Castle School is delighted to welcome Tim O’Connell as our new Head from January 2027. Tim brings extensive school leadership experience and is looking forward to joining the Hatherop community.
Hatherop Castle Honours Its Special Operations Executive History
Hatherop Castle School has marked an important chapter in its history with a special Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving, honouring those who trained and served at the Castle during the Second World War. The service was followed by the unveiling of a permanent memorial plaque, creating a lasting connection between Hatherop’s remarkable past and future generations.
Drop Everything And Read!
Prep 3 have been enjoying DEAR sessions, developing a love of reading while building vocabulary, fluency and comprehension, exploring new stories and sharing their favourite books with one another.
From Hatherop to the Hockey World Cup: An Interview with Mr Hammond
Mr Hammond reflects on representing Wales, World Cup highlights, teamwork, resilience and the value of effort, practice and perseverance.
Exciting New Chapter for Boarding at Hatherop Castle School
From September 2026, Hatherop Castle School will introduce an enhanced boarding programme focused on flexibility, enrichment and community. With complimentary boarding nights, specialist evening activities, academic support and popular themed events, more pupils will have the opportunity to experience the fun, friendship and independence that boarding offers.
Why Confidence Still Starts with Childhood
Discover how Hatherop Castle nurtures confident, resilient children through real experiences, kindness and adventure, preparing them for a rapidly changing world beyond the classroom.
Mr Bailey’s Summer Survival Guide: Staying Active Together This Summer
Our Director of Sport, Mr Bailey, shares practical, family-friendly ideas to help children stay active, healthy and happy throughout the summer holidays without pressure.
Stay a little longer. Belong a lot more.
Discover Hatherop's exciting new flexible boarding programme, offering children in Prep 3–8 the opportunity to stay, belong and thrive through weekly boarding.
What’s the Rush? The Lasting Value of Staying Until 13
One Hatherop parent shares why staying until Prep 8 gave their child confidence, leadership, lifelong memories and the time to grow before senior school.
Why Our Prep 8 Leavers’ Programme Matters
Our Prep 8 Leavers' Programme develops independence, resilience and life skills whilst celebrating friendships and preparing pupils for senior school.










