MixedIndependentBoarding

Windlesham House School

Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex, West Sussex, South East · RH20 4AY

Set in the West Sussex countryside near Pulborough, Windlesham House is a small independent prep and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 13. With around 356 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly eight to one, it offers an intimate setting in which children are well known to staff. The school holds an Anglican character and was judged "excellent" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated its provision for personal development as excellent and confirmed that compliance standards were met. As a feeder for senior schools, it prepares pupils for 11+ and beyond.

356

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£32,376

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 4-13
Pupils: 356
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex, West Sussex, South East
Website: https://www.windlesham.com/
Telephone: 01903 874700

Headteacher

Head Ben Evans

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Teaching & academics

The ISI's top "excellent" rating, alongside a close eight-to-one pupil-to-teacher ratio, points to attentive teaching and strong individual support. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school experienced in adapting to a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships sit among a wide menu of awards for those who excel.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 27.62%
EHC plans: 0.32%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Sports ScholarshipsDrama ScholarshipsAll Rounder ScholarshipsAcademic ScholarshipsIT ExhibitionDT ExhibitionDT ScholarshipMusic ExhibitionViolin ExhibitionHeadmaster's AwardSports Exhibitions

Beyond the classroom

The breadth of scholarships speaks to a rounded programme spanning sport, drama, music, IT and design and technology, with awards from violin exhibitions to all-rounder and Headmaster's recognition. Boarding life extends the day well beyond lessons, and phone use is carefully managed so that screen time does not crowd out other activities.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Anglican
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

No mobile phones are permitted in school. Any pupil with a mobile phone is required to hand their mobile phone into the school office on arrival and collect on sign out. Boarders are permitted to have their phones at set times and under the supervision of boarding staff.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,953 - £32,376
Boarding fees (per year): £41,715 - £42,927

Some means-tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 December 2024

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The last word

A small, country prep school with excellent ratings and genuine breadth of opportunity, suited to families wanting close attention and a strong all-round grounding before 13.

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