Chairman of Governors: Mrs Natalie Harling
Head: Mr Paul Borrows BA Hons, PGCE, MEd, NPQH
Deputy Head: Mrs Kirsten Fletcher BA Hons, PGCE
Assistant Head Wellbeing and Head of Lower School Mrs Ella Tarrant, BA Hons, PGCE
Bursar: Mr David White BA Hons, FCCA
Age Range. 3–11 co-educational.
Number of Pupils. 100.
Fees per term (from January 2025). £4,108-£4,186 Lower School (Reception to Year 2), £4,850-£4,942 Upper School (Year 3 to Year 6) including after-school activities. Pre-School paid per hour.
Who we are
Hunter Hall is a school like no other.
Housed in 19th century farm buildings in the Eden Valley on the edge of the Lake District, we combine specialist teaching, small class sizes and a tranquil rural setting to create a unique learning environment where children can learn, grow and become the best that they can be.
Our Approach
Hunter Hall is first and foremost a family school. Our families are at the heart of our community, and as a school we greatly value their contribution in making Hunter Hall a unique place to learn and grow up. Fundamental to the success of every child at Hunter Hall is the strength of relationships between the children and their teachers.
We know that happy children who feel a genuine sense of belonging will flourish in everything they do. What is more, we know, and value, every child as an individual, and work with them as individuals to ensure they fulfil their potential.
As well as ensuring all children feel a profound sense of place, providing them with a safe and happy environment in which to learn, we also want all children to enjoy a real sense of purpose in everything they do. Whether it be in the science laboratory or on the stage, when problem-solving in Maths or on the sports field, we want the children to engage purposefully in all that they do, understanding that the more that they actively engage in learning and school life the more rewarding it will be for them.
Our Values
As a prep school, we are true to our name and always have one eye on a more distant horizon. We are looking ahead to what comes next, to the challenges that the children will face when they move on from Hunter Hall. Our values are intended to ensure that the children are able to thrive at secondary school and beyond.
Kindness and respect
In everything that we do, we recognise that empathy and consideration of others come first. We also recognise the importance of respecting school property and equipment as well as the wider environment.
Resilience and receptiveness
We understand that making mistakes and overcoming challenges are a fundamental part of both learning and growing up, and we recognise the value of persevering and being open to a different way of seeing things.
Curiosity and creativity
We recognise that the joy of learning is rooted in both curiosity and creativity. The exhilaration of exploring and discovering new ideas never leaves us, nor does our appreciation of the freedom to approach learning in our own way and to express ourselves as individuals.
Self-awareness and self-belief
We understand that through self-awareness, we are able to determine our own path and strive for our own goals. Self-belief gives us the confidence to achieve our goals, supported by those around us
Charitable status. Hunter Hall School Ltd is a Registered Charity, number 1059098.