Stormont School
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire · EN6 5HA
Stormont School is a small, day-only independent preparatory school for girls aged 4–11 in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, located within striking distance of central London. The school emphasises a liberal arts education within a nurturing environment, encouraging girls to be curious, kind, bold and confident. With 137 pupils and strong feeder links to selective schools including St Alban's High School for Girls, North London Collegiate and Latymer, it positions itself as an academically ambitious but developmentally sensitive prep school.
- →Proximity to London (15 minutes by train) combined with a spacious Hertfordshire campus
- →Small cohorts and personalised attention within a close-knit community
- →Excellent transition track record to top independent and selective state secondaries, with assessment-free entry to St Albans High School for Girls
- →Liberal arts approach balancing academic rigour with broad co-curricular enrichment
Who thrives here
Girls who thrive in a nurturing, intimate environment and benefit from individualised attention; families seeking a confident, values-driven prep school with strong secondary placement outcomes. Suits articulate, engaged families who value pastoral care alongside academic progress.
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Contact & visit
The Causeway
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
EN6 5HA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Stormont School?
Day fees at Stormont School are approximately £18,958 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Stormont School?
Stormont School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Stormont School a boarding school?
Stormont School is a day school in Potters Bar and does not offer boarding.
What is Stormont School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Stormont School “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family-oriented ethos and strong pastoral care
✓Excellent preparation for selective secondary entry, especially to North London independents
✓Small class sizes and individualised attention from teaching staff
✓Effective communication between school and parents
✓Breadth of co-curricular offer despite school's modest size
Common concerns
!Limited on-site facilities typical of a small prep school may not suit families seeking extensive sports or performance infrastructure
!Not yet inspected, so no external validation of safeguarding, leadership or academic outcomes available