Heath Mount School
“Loyal Devoir”
(Loyal Duty)
Heath Mount School is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located within the 40-acre Woodhall Park Estate in Watton-at-Stone. Established in 1796, it is one of the UK’s oldest prep schools and has occupied its Grade I listed Georgian mansion since 1934. The school maintains a nurturing ethos, balancing academic rigour with a broad enrichment programme. Its extensive grounds include woodland for Forest School and a historic walled garden, providing a scenic setting for a curriculum that focuses on both individual wellbeing and outdoor learning.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+9.7%
Heath Mount School's fees are 9.7% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+21.9%
Heath Mount School's fees are 21.9% higher than the county average.
Based on 24 schools in Hertfordshire and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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Contact Information
Website
https://www.heathmount.org/General Enquiries
01920 830230Admissions
01920 832916