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Windlesham House School

Washington, Pulborough, Sussex, England RH20 4AY
Tel: +44 (0) 1903 874701

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 13 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Windlesham House is a distinctive school where tradition meets innovation, providing opportunities for children to be creative, courageous, successful and happy. As the oldest prep school in the country (est 1837) and the first prep school to become co-educational (1967), we have always led the way with innovation while embracing our traditions and rich history. Focussing on the wellbeing of every child, each benefits from a first class and distinctive education full of exciting...

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Word From The Head

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Ben Evans


We are proud of our rich heritage and tradition (as the oldest prep school in the country) whilst embracing innovation and change to ensure that we are preparing our pupils to be successful, high achieving and accomplished young people.

Our magnificent country setting within the South Downs national park and state of the art facilities enable us to provide an exciting and innovative curriculum in a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment. The opportunities are varied and inclusive allowing children to be involved, to follow their interests, take risks and build lifelong passions. Our community is built on the values of respect, creativity and courage with all children feeling secure, happy and able to flourish.

Academic rigour and challenge are important; we want all pupils to achieve their potential within a supportive environment where learning is creative, engaging and accessible. Our unique ACE Habits for Learning – Active learner, Critical thinker and Explorer are embedded in all aspects of teaching and learning allowing children to develop essential skills and become independent learners.

One thing I always notice about the school is the tangible sense of excitement, purpose and energy everywhere I go. All academic subjects, creative arts, sports and co-curricular are taught in well-equipped specialist areas by teachers with passion for their subjects as well as love for their topics. Children are inspired and motivated every day within a caring community. It is a joy to hear children excitedly talking to their parents about what they are learning, how their match went or what they did at breaktime.

Whilst our website will give you a good idea of everything Windlesham House has to offer, there can be no substitute for a personal visit and I look forward to welcoming you to the school very soon.

Open Days, Visits & Events

01-03-2025 - Whole School Open Morning

What We Offer

  • Common Entrance
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • Agriculture/Horticulture
  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Electronics
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Photography
  • Chinese
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • American Football
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Five-A-Side Football
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Polo
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Skiiing
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Volleyball
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Astronomy
  • Ballet
  • Band
  • Brass
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Clay Pigeon Shooting
  • Coding
  • Cooking
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Debating
  • Drama
  • Eco Club
  • Fencing
  • First Aid/Life Savers
  • Five-A-Side Football
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Lego
  • Martial Arts
  • Music
  • Orchestra
  • Organ
  • Public Speaking
  • Robotics
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Sewing & Knitting
  • Shooting
  • Skiing
  • Table Tennis
  • Trampolining
  • Yoga
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment (HI)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • After School Club
  • Airport Services
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Breakfast Club
  • Dairy Intolerance
  • Diplomatic Children
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Nut Allergies
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Wrap Around Care

Admissions

  • Interview
  • Report from previous school
  • References
  • Residential assessment
  • Bursary exam
  • Trial day at school
  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Assisted Places
  • Bursaries
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Information Computing Technology (ICT)
  • Music
  • Sport
  • All denominations welcome
  • English
  • This is a non-selective school

Age Range & Fees

Age Range4 to 13
Annual Day Fees *11700 to 28080
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *34170 to 35340
Annual Full Boarding Fees *35145 to 36165
Flexi BoardingYes
* Currency: Argentinian Pesos

Number Of Pupils

123Day86
65Full Boarding52
21Weekly Boarding15
209Total153
Boys Girls

Number Of Staff

Full-time: 80
Part-time: 60

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

Windlesham Parent


³Windlesham develops open, curious, well-rounded kids. The kids are kind, support each other and importantly the international environment prepares them for today's world″  

Windlesham House School Parent


Open, curious, ‘well-rounded’ children  

Windlesham House School Parent


Kind children who support each other  

Windlesham House School Parent


Fantastic ‘wrap-around’ care for day families is invaluable