Cottesmore School
Pease Pottage, West Sussex, South East · RH11 9AU
A small prep school in Pease Pottage, West Sussex, Cottesmore takes children from age 4 through to 13 and offers boarding alongside day places. With just 188 pupils on roll, it has the intimate scale that allows staff to know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school 'good' overall, and rated its provision for pupils' personal development 'excellent', with all compliance standards met. More than one in six pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting an environment used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
188
Pupils
good
ISI
£26,667
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 188
- Location
- Pease Pottage, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.cottesmore.com/
- Telephone
- 01293 520648
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Tom Rogerson
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'good' overall rating sits alongside an 'excellent' grade for personal development, pointing to a school that values character as much as classroom results. Academic scholarships are available for able pupils, and the school prepares children for 11+ entry as well as the wider 13+ transition that defines a prep school. The relatively high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates teaching geared towards individual progress.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.55%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
A music scholarship signals that musical talent is recognised and encouraged. As a boarding school, daily life extends well beyond lessons, giving pupils scope to develop interests in the hours outside the timetable.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,244 - £26,667
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £38,997
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 May 2023
The last word
A small, nurturing prep with boarding on offer and a particular strength in pastoral care. Worth a look for families wanting close attention and an all-round upbringing rather than a large institution.
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Cottesmore School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Cottesmore School located?
Cottesmore School is located at Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU.
What type of school is Cottesmore School?
Cottesmore School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Cottesmore School?
Cottesmore School has approximately 188 pupils on roll.
What is Cottesmore School's inspection rating?
Cottesmore School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 17 May 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.