Shortlisted for Independent Schools of the Year 2025, with around 300 pupils enrolled.
RU A leading private day school in Northampton for ages 3–18
Why this school
Shortlisted for Independent Schools of the Year 2025, with around 300 pupils enrolled.
Over half of all A-level grades in 2025 were A*–B across the sixth form cohort.
Reception fees include wraparound care, swimming, stationery, and most extra-curricular activities.
Pitsford School is a co-educational independent day school in Northamptonshire, taking pupils from age 3 through to 18. It occupies a 30-acre site in the village of Pitsford, roughly five miles north of Northampton town centre, and has been running since 1989. With around 300 pupils on roll, it sits at the smaller end of the UK independent sector. That scale is a deliberate choice, and it shapes everything from class sizes to how staff and families relate to one another. ISI-inspected and shortlisted for Independent Schools of the Year 2025, Pitsford operates as a genuine alternative to larger prep and senior schools across the East Midlands.
Pupils follow the GCSE pathway in Years 10 and 11, then progress to A-levels in the sixth form. In 2025, over half of all A-level grades were A*–B, a strong return for a school of this size. Sixth-formers can also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which develops the independent research skills universities look for. Because the school is small, setting and streaming decisions are made with individual pupils in mind rather than driven by cohort logistics. Curriculum breadth is maintained through the junior and senior years before pupils focus on their chosen A-level subjects from Year 12.
A-Level results
Over half of all grades A*-B (2025)
Pitsford is a day school with no on-site boarding. Pastoral care is organised around the school’s compact structure, which keeps staff-to-pupil ratios manageable and allows form tutors and subject teachers to track individual progress closely. Wraparound care begins in the junior school — Reception fees include it alongside stationery, swimming, and most extra-curricular activities. For senior pupils, the day structure supports a full programme of lessons and enrichment without the complexity of a boarding timetable.
The 30-acre grounds accommodate outdoor sport and physical education as part of the regular school week. Extra-curricular activities are built into the junior school fee structure from Reception, giving younger pupils broad access without additional billing. Senior pupils have access to a wider programme alongside their academic timetable. The school’s scale means co-curricular participation tends to be broad rather than selective — pupils are not competing against large cohorts for places in teams or productions.
The school occupies Pitsford Hall and its surrounding 30-acre grounds in the village of Pitsford. Facilities serve a through-school population from nursery to sixth form. The junior school includes a swimming pool used as part of the standard curriculum from Reception. Senior pupils have access to specialist teaching spaces suited to GCSE and A-level study. The village setting provides a contained, campus-like environment despite the absence of residential accommodation.
Northamptonshire, East Midlands; Birmingham Airport is approximately 45 miles west; East Midlands Airport is approximately 35 miles north; Northampton railway station connects to London Euston in under one hour.
Annual tuition
£17,505 per year · day · Senior · Years 7-13
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Pre-school | Day | — | £6,717 |
| Junior | Reception | Day | — | £10,080 |
| Junior | Year 1 | Day | — | £11,004 |
| Junior | Year 2 | Day | — | £11,463 |
| Junior | Year 3 | Day | — | £12,165 |
| Junior | Year 4 | Day | — | £13,101 |
| Junior | Year 5 | Day | — | £14,262 |
| Junior | Year 6 | Day | — | £16,362 |
| Senior | Years 7-13 | Day | UK / EEA | £17,505 |
Additional fees
Deposit
£600
Registration
£90
East Midlands Airport (~35 miles north); Birmingham Airport (~45 miles west); Northampton rail to London Euston under 1 hour.
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Pitsford School accepts pupils from age 3 (nursery) through to 18 (Year 13, upper sixth). It operates as a through-school, so pupils can remain on the same site from pre-school to A-levels.
Senior day fees (Years 7–13) are £22,500 per year (2025/26), ex-VAT, for UK pupils. International pupils are subject to a higher fee to cover additional administration costs, though the exact surcharge is not published. Junior fees range from £10,080 per year (Reception) to £16,362 per year (Year 6), ex-VAT.
No. Pitsford is a day school only with no on-site boarding provision. International pupils placed by EDVISION are accommodated with approved homestay families in the local area.
The school offers GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, followed by A-levels in the sixth form (Years 12 and 13). Sixth-formers may also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A-level subjects.
The school has approximately 300 pupils across all year groups, from nursery to sixth form. This places it at the smaller end of the UK independent sector, which the school regards as central to its educational offer.
In 2025, over half of all A-level grades awarded were A*–B. This is a published result for the most recent sitting and reflects the performance of the senior sixth form cohort.
A registration fee of £90 is payable on application. A deposit of £600 is required on acceptance of a place. These figures apply to the current admissions cycle.
The school is in the village of Pitsford, Northamptonshire, approximately five miles north of Northampton town centre. The site covers 30 acres around Pitsford Hall.
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