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United Kingdom — West Sussex

Windlesham House School

London Road, Washington
"In Deo Fidemus"
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Ages3 – 14

Windlesham House School is an international school in Pulborough, United Kingdom. Founded in 1917. It serves 315 students for students aged 3–14.

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Whole school open mornings available on Friday 6 March 2026, Saturday 9 May 2026, and Friday 22 May 2026. Private tours can be booked through the contact form.
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Location & Getting There

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1917
Year Founded
315
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available

Key Details

Accreditations
IAPSBSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Record number of scholarships to senior schools this year; 25% of last year's leavers received scholarships to their schools of choice

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

Windlesham House School meets all Independent School Standards. The school provides an extensive and creative curriculum that enables pupils to make good progress, with particularly strong co-curricular provision supporting pupils' personal and social development. Leadership and safeguarding arrangements are robust and effective.

Academic Quality
Good
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Extensive, creative and challenging curriculum
Pupils attain above national averages in standardised tests
Broad and diverse co-curricular provision with specialist teachers and external coaches - noted as significant strength
Well-supported pupils with SEND and EAL receiving tailored support
Welcoming and inclusive boarding setting with happy, well-supported boarders
Robust safeguarding arrangements with comprehensive policies and procedures
Areas for Development
Ensure the behaviour policy and systems are understood and applied consistently by all staff, so that pupils are always guided and supported to behave well during lessons
View Full ISI Report (2024-12-03)

Key facts

Founded
1917
Ages
3–14 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
315
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Windlesham House School is a co-educational preparatory school set in 65 acres of South Downs countryside in West Sussex, established in 1837 as the first preparatory school in the country. The school achieved a 100% Common Entrance success rate with all candidates gaining their first-choice senior school, and 25% of leavers receiving scholarships. It emphasises a caring family atmosphere, independence, and a broad range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular opportunities.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

First preparatory school in the UK (est. 1837), first IAPS co-educational school (1967), 100% Common Entrance success rate, 25% scholarship rate to senior schools, 65-acre South Downs setting, wide curriculum including Greek, Mandarin, and real tennis

Student Life

Houses
DrakeGrenfellHuntRaleighScottBader

Facilities & Programmes

Sports Excellence Programmes
Swimming Academy
Sports
Real Tennis
Arts
Music
Co-Curricular
Sports
Music
Greek
Mandarin
Real Tennis
Piccolo

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
314
Student Body
Boarding capacity170

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Anglican

Sports Programme

Facilities
Real Tennis

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Windlesham House School directly for current fee information.