The Mall School was founded in 1872 and moved to its present site in 1909. The original house was destroyed by fire in 1960, leaving only the old stable block, which housed the junior activity room and the art room.
Temporary accommodation was erected to keep the school going and was added to over the years, notably by Peter Waterfield, who became Headmaster in 1969. At that time the school buildings – but not the land – were owned by the Headmaster. When Mr Waterfield approached retirement he decided to hand over the school to an educational trust which was established in 1986 and a successful appeal raised over £200,000 to secure the freehold of the land.
In April 2017 the school announced that it was moving to 11+ and the last cohort of 13+ boys left The Mall at the end of the summer term 2020.
Our Ethos
From your son’s first day at The Mall until he leaves to go to his senior school we will work with you to bring out the best in him.
As a non-selective school for entry into Reception, we will do our utmost to support and challenge your son. To help him achieve his best not only academically but also to acknowledge and value the importance of his strengths and talents in other areas of the curriculum.
We believe that nothing encourages success like success and, if we can discover an area where your son can shine, this can have a positive impact on all aspects of his school life and through his personal development as well.
The Mall School is a happy and encouraging community where your son will be valued and nurtured. A school where he will be given the opportunity to thrive and excel. We want your son to enjoy his time at The Mall and leave us as a confident young man ready for the challenges of the next stage of his educational journey.