Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire · PE28 3EH
Whitehall School is a small, day-only preparatory school in Huntingdon serving ages 3–11. As an unvetted independent prep with a coeducational intake, it offers traditional early primary education with entry across multiple stages. The school operates on a modest pupil roll of around 120 children, typical of independent Cambridgeshire preps serving local families.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a nurturing, local prep environment for younger children who value small-scale education and day access. Suits children who do not require specialist provision and whose parents prioritise convenience over selective academic prestige.
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117 High Street, Somersham
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
PE28 3EH
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Day fees at Whitehall School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
Whitehall School 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.
Whitehall School is a day school in Huntingdon and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated Whitehall School “Excellent” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Warm, nurturing environment suited to younger children
✓Strong local community feel and stability
✓Flexible entry and accessibility for working parents
Common concerns
!No recent Ofsted inspection limits assurance on standards and safeguarding
!Small pupil roll may limit breadth of co-curricular and social peer networks