Welcome to Hunter Hall
Hunter Hall school is a preparatory and pre-school like no other. Housed in 19th century farm buildings in the Eden Valley on the outskirts of Penrith, we provide children with the space and support they need to learn, grow and become the best they can be.
A unique and inspiring place
Hunter Hall, a Penrith primary school, is an independent school in Cumbria for boys and girls aged 3 to 11 years, where we offer a different approach to education. Our dedicated subject specialist teachers work together to ensure every child reaches their potential.
We’re a small school that achieves big results. Hunter Hall school has got an excellent single year class size ratio, so our children receive the time, attention and guidance they need to flourish.


Expanding horizons
At Hunter Hall school in Penrith, we provide a stimulating environment within which children can learn and grow. We are a primary school that produces happy, confident, articulate children with a passion for learning. Hunter Hall is a school where they can begin their learning journey, make friends, have fun, expand their horizons and ultimately leave our school self-assured that they have built a solid foundation for their futures.
Head’s Welcome
A very warm welcome to Hunter Hall, a forward-looking prep school on the edge of the Lake District where children enjoy the space and support to succeed academically, develop as individuals and grow in self-confidence.
Our dedicated, specialist teachers provide engaging learning experiences, which encourage the children to ask questions and think for themselves. To succeed in the world that awaits them, the children will need to be creative and critical thinkers…

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