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Hampton footballing legend Josh currently plays for Fulham FC, where he rose through the ranks from the Under-9s making his debut for the First Team at just 17.

Having clearly impressed Manager, Marco Silva, Josh King is now a firm fixture in the Fulham FC First XI and is a member of the England men’s Under-21s squad. Josh’s talent was clear for all to see as he progressed through Hampton School, most memorably scoring an electric solo goal to help Hampton win the prestigious ESFA Trophy.

Former Hampton School Captain Matt Brittin was a gifted all‑rounder who thrived in the classroom and contributed impressively to wider School life. As a key member of one of Hampton’s most celebrated Championship VIIIs, he helped our Boat Club secure the coveted ‘Triple’ in 1985 and 1986, with victories in the Schools’ Head of the River Race, the National Schools’ Regatta, and the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at Henley.

After Hampton, Matt read Land Economy and Geography at Cambridge, where he also featured in three Boat Races for the Light Blues and went on to compete at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In 2026, Matt was made a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours list and became the 18th Director-General of the BBC.

Daniel Pemberton is an English composer and songwriter. Primarily working in film, television, and video games, he is best known for composing the scores for films including Project Hail Mary, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as well as its sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the latter of which earned him a number of award nominations, including at the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Director of Humanitarian Assistance at the British Red Cross, David Peppiatt OH (1987) was recently awarded an OBE for his international humanitarian work over the past 27 years. At the heart of crisis situations, advising on humanitarian relief in natural disasters and war-torn countries, David has overseen aid provision across the globe including in Ukraine, Syria, Haiti, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan.

After 27 tries in 58 senior appearances with Harlequins, the former Hampton Rugby Captain now plays wing for Italian club, Benetton.

Representing Italy, Louis featured in five matches during the 2026 Six Nations, and is a key player on the national team.

Sir Brian May is a founding member of one of the UK’s most successful bands, Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, a Doctor of Astrophysics, and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights. After writing 22 hits for Queen, Brian returned to his studies graduating with a PhD in Astrophysics in 2007.

Former Hampton Cricket Captain Naavya Sharma OH (2024) was offered a professional contract with Middlesex County Cricket Club as soon as he left school.  An exceptional bowler, Naavya made his England Lions debut against South Africa in 2026.

Luca is one of many Hamptonians who attended the School on a Free Place. From the outset he made the most of everything Hampton had to offer and excelled academically and on the sports field. Luca credits his Hampton education with completely changing his life.

Now, a successful solicitor at Bristows law firm in London, Luca is also an ambassador for Hampton School’s Charity, the Fitzwygram Foundation, set up to fund further Free Places to boys from less privileged backgrounds who would thrive at the School.