Lockers Park School
The best start
for boys

Welcome to Lockers Park

Welcome to Lockers Park, a purposefully small independent boarding and day school for boys aged 4-13, situated on 23 acres of land in Hertfordshire.

 

Established in 1874, we are proud to have recently entered into a partnership with Harrow School. This marks a new chapter in the life of Lockers Park which will continue to prepare boys for Harrow and other leading UK senior schools.

 

Lockers Park boys are known for achieving their academic potential, for their confidence, kindness and sense of fun. Read our headmaster’s welcome here.

Everything we do at Lockers Park equips boys for a rich and fulsome life

Blending tradition with innovation, boys grow confidently in a safe environment enjoying academically rigorous challenges, and sport, music, art and activities at their finger tips – all in the calm oasis of our 23-acre estate in Hemel Hempstead.

“Boys leave Lockers Park for leading senior schools primed with knowledge, independent thinking skills, curiosity and just the right amount of self-confidence.”
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“Pupils are highly engaged, work purposefully and are self-motivated to do as well as they can.”
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“Kinaesthetic learning, daily sport for all, an emphasis on good manners… critical thinking, ethics, entrepreneurship and a focus on the arts.”
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our partnership

Harrow School and Lockers Park School have entered into a partnership that offers prospective parents the reassurance of two highly respected schools working closely together while each retains its own distinct identity. Building on a relationship that spans 150 years, the schools share a values-driven ethos centred on high academic standards, character development and a holistic approach to boys’ education.

Through this partnership, families can expect strengthened collaboration that enhances teaching, pastoral care and co-curricular opportunities, giving boys access to a richer breadth of expertise and experiences throughout their educational journey.

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Excellent results

Lockers Park offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment where boys are taught in small classes, allowing for personalised attention and strong academic growth. The school combines a wide range of engaging activities, such as outdoor learning, arts, debating, and enrichment programmes with a strong emphasis on metacognition, helping pupils develop the skills to learn effectively from an early age.

Teaching is tailored to each child’s needs, using varied techniques to keep boys motivated and confident, while progress is closely monitored and communicated with parents.

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Purposefully small classes

We believe that smaller class sizes provide increased individual attention, allowing our teachers to offer more personalised support while also improving academic performance. These benefits last beyond the prep school years. They enhance engagement and participation, and reduce behavioural issues so that teachers can focus more on instruction.

Our smaller class sizes foster strong teacher-student relationships that support both academic success and emotional development.

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Enthusiasm for life

We are committed to educating the whole child through a rich programme of activities that extends far beyond the classroom.

Alongside a strong academic curriculum, boys benefit from daily sport as well as opportunities in drama and music that support creativity, confidence and wellbeing.

Our extensive programme of activities that take place before, during and after school, offers something for everyone, from art, chess and cookery to debating, coding and a wide range of sports. This combines with a nurturing boarding environment that benefits day pupils too.

All Lockers Park boys grow with confidence, kindness and sense of fun.

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Experience the Lockers Park difference for yourself

We invite you to experience the Lockers Park difference for yourself. Come to an Open Day or arrange a personal tour with our Headmaster.

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Simple steps to start your Lockers Park journey

The admissions process for the Pre Prep and Prep School is straightforward and transparent. Start your Lockers Park journey with a series of simple steps.

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What our parents are saying

“There is a great balance between the academic side and extra-curricular activities. We have found the music and language teaching to be excellent.”

“My sons do – and will always – hold Lockers Park close to their hearts. As parents, we feel, we have made the greatest decision of our lives sending our children there.”

“We love the amount of outdoor play time and the freedom the children have to explore the grounds.”

“The school brings out the best in each child, respecting their individuality. Children come first at Lockers Park.”

“We have been so impressed with Lockers Park; it is a truly amazing school. All the boys are happy, content and encouraged to be the best version on themselves”

“My son joined Lockers Park after having been at a larger school. Thank you to Lockers for giving me my son back. Lockers Park is a slice of magic.”

“The school gives a well-rounded education that allows time for extra-curricular pursuits – both formal (music, art, drama, sport) and informal (time in the shrubs!)”

“Newer additions – including critical thinking, ethics, entrepreneurship and a focus on the arts – prepare the boys for success in the modern world (and helped 20 per cent bag scholarships last year). Day boys gladly stay late to enjoy myriad activities and supper with friends, while parents rejoice at the wraparound care – which is included in the fees.”

“This highly regarded boys’ prep strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Kinaesthetic learning, daily sport for all, an emphasis on good manners, and ‘allowing boys to be boys’ remain pillars of a Lockers Park education.”

“The instinctive support that pupils provide for one another as well as their thirst, enthusiasm and energy for life and learning is a significant strength of the school.”

“My son joined Lockers Park after having been at a larger school. Thank you to Lockers for giving me my son back. Lockers Park is a slice of magic.”

“Pupils’ thirst, enthusiasm and energy for life and learning is a significant strength of the school.”

“This highly regarded boys’ prep strikes the perfect balance between tradition and innovation.”

“Everything about the school is focused on bringing out the best in boys – from the 40-minute morning break where they can tear around fields and woodlands with just enough time for a bit of den-building, to the pristine well-structured classrooms.”

“The school gives a well-rounded education that allows time for extra-curricular pursuits – both formal (music, art, drama, sport) and informal (time in the shrubs!).”

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