CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Hampshire · SO18 4DJ
Charlton House School is a small, coeducational day preparatory school in Hampshire serving pupils aged 3–11. With only 40 pupils on roll, it offers a highly personalised learning environment typical of boutique prep schools in the region. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, and operates with a focus on individual attention and foundational academic skills in a close-knit community setting.
- →Very small pupil cohort enabling highly individualised teaching and pastoral care
- →Flexible entry points (ages 3, 4, 7, 8, 11) allowing late entry to prep education
- →Local day-only provision convenient for Hampshire families
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from small-group teaching, those joining prep school later than the norm, and families seeking a low-pressure, nurturing introduction to independent education before moving to senior school.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
57 MIDANBURY LANE, Bitterne Park, Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 4DJ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
Day fees at CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED are approximately £10,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED a boarding school?
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is a day school in Hampshire and does not offer boarding.
What is CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED “Inadequate” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Intimate class sizes and individualised attention
✓Flexible entry ages accommodate late-joiners to prep education
✓Close relationships between staff and pupils in family-like environment
Common concerns
!No Ofsted inspection history limits visibility of educational quality and safeguarding assurance
!Very small pupil population may constrain breadth of extra-curricular offering and peer diversity
!Limited published information on outcomes and school development strategy