Kingshott Achieves Prestigious Food for Life Bronze Award Kingshott has been awarded the Soil Association's Food for Life Bronze Award, recognising its healthy, sustainable and responsibly sourced food and food education. The school plans to work towards Silver and Gold accreditation.
Kingshott
A co-educational school for pupils aged 3–16 in Hitchin, shaped by the values of curiosity, responsibility and ambition.
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About Kingshott
Kingshott is a happy, ambitious school where curiosity and responsibility shape a calm, purposeful community. The school offers a co-educational experience for pupils aged 3–16 and believes education is a personal journey as well as a shared experience. It emphasises happiness and wellbeing, strong relationships, and a broad, dynamic curriculum supported by modern specialist teaching spaces and exceptional outdoor facilities. Kingshott’s co-curricular programme supports personal development through a rich variety of clubs, enrichment activities and opportunities across subjects and sports.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school for ages 3–16.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–16) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
- Location detail is sparse in our profile — verify postcode and tube/rail link before counting on commute time.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Application timeline
- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedBook a guided tour during the school day and meet our HeadGuided Tour with the Head
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Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
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Qualifications offered
Recent updates
Kingshott Achieves Food for Life Bronze Award Kingshott has achieved the Food for Life Bronze Award, recognising high quality, healthy and sustainable food served to pupils. Meals are often prepared fresh on site, using vegetables grown in the school's nature garden.
Our Young Eco Leaders Celebrate Outstanding Environmental Achievements Kingshott's Eco-Committee and Eco-Warriors celebrate a year of environmental projects, including planting 53 trees, turning old school ties and kilts into handmade items to fund a new school pond, and growing vegetables for school lunches. They are now exploring a living wall.
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What kind of child is Kingshott best for?+
Kingshott suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–16) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
How much are the fees at Kingshott?+
Day fees at Kingshott are £3,724 to £6,751 a term in 2026-27 (£11,172 to £20,253 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Kingshott?+
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How does admissions work?+
We don't hold full admissions details for Kingshott. Ask the school directly.
Does Kingshott support SEND?+
We don't hold SEND details for Kingshott. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.
What ages does Kingshott take?+
Kingshott takes pupils from age 3 to 16.
Is Kingshott a day or boarding school?+
Kingshott is a day school.
Is Kingshott co-educational or single-sex?+
Kingshott is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Kingshott?+
Kingshott is in North Hertfordshire, SG4 7JX.
How do I contact admissions at Kingshott?+
Contact Kingshott by phone on 01462432009.