Duncombe School

4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, SG14 3JA

Independent school for ages 2–11 in Bengeo. Mixed intake, Church of England ethos.

Duncombe School is a mixed independent preparatory school in Hertford, Hertfordshire, educating around 271 children from ages 2 to 11, with nursery classes.

Its ISI inspection in July 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met.

The school describes itself as an independent school and pre-school in a Palladian-style mansion with woodland. It says it nurtures children's minds through an inspiring journey, treats success and happiness as individual, and uses real-life experiences, pupil responsibility and co-curricular activities to build character.

Ages 2–11 · Primary age

271 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Hertfordshire’s deadlines and how to apply →