Welcome to Windlesham House School
Curiosity is at the heart of every child
At Windlesham House, we believe every child has the potential to thrive. Our role is to nurture curious minds, inspire confidence and encourage children to embrace opportunities with enthusiasm and courage.
A breath of fresh air
Our bespoke admissions process focuses on the needs of each child and their family. As a ‘gently selective’ school, Windlesham House’s excellent record continues to prepare children for outstanding day and boarding senior schools.
Living at Windlesham House
We understand there’s no place like home but we are proud to offer a nurturing environment where children are happy, well cared for and truly flourish while living, learning and playing at Windlesham House.
Why families choose Windlesham
Children are genuinely known
Because every child deserves to feel seen, understood and encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.
Exceptional opportunities every day
From sport and performing arts to outdoor learning and over 150 co-curricular activities, children are encouraged to discover new passions and hidden talents.
Outstanding pastoral care
A warm, supportive environment where happiness, wellbeing and confidence are at the heart of every school day.
A childhood to remember
Set within 70 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside, children have the freedom to explore, play and grow.
Preparing for life beyond Windlesham
Academic excellence, character, curiosity and confidence combine to ensure every child is ready for the next stage of their journey.
Where every child discovers a love of sport
At Windlesham House, our view is that sports are all about games – and games should be fun! Our approach is that if a child works their socks off but the outcome is not quite what they had hoped for, we look at the value in the process rather than focusing on the target that was not reached.
Windlesham House in numbers
Geography lessons on our doorstep
Year 8 enjoyed a fascinating geography field trip to visit our neighbours at Wiston Estate. The children were engaged, thoughtful and curious throughout the day as they explored...
#thewindleshamway
A love of reading begins with a love of discovery. At Windlesham House, books inspire curiosity, imagination and confidence. Through personalised reading and rich literary experiences, children develop not only strong literacy skills but also empathy, creativity and independence. When children discover the joy of reading, they become curious learners for life. We loved having our book fair today!
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"It is a home from home." There is no better compliment for our boarding team than hearing our boarders describe us in these words. From shared laughter and lifelong friendships to support, care and a real sense of belonging, boarding is at the heart of life at Windlesham House.
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We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and enthusiastic teaching assistant and forest school practitioner to join our thriving school, set within the stunning South Downs. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented educator to inspire young learners through the delivery of a broad and engaging curriculum. Applications close at 9.00am on Friday 2 October.
More information can be found in our bio.
Year 5 have just arrived back from an action packed adventure at @pgl.adventures Little Canada on the Isle of Wight. From exploring Ryde Beach to tackling Jacob’s Ladder, the Vertical Challenge and other survival activities, the children embraced new experiences with enthusiasm and determination. They demonstrated growing resilience, teamwork and confidence, encouraging one another and forming new friendships beyond their usual groups. It was wonderful to see the year group come together, share plenty of laughter and create lasting memories. We all had a ball!
#pgladventure #year5 #confidence #teamwork #childhoodmemories #isleofwight
How do field trips enhance learning beyond the classroom? Our Year 8 pupils recently experienced an insightful geography field trip at @wistonestate delving into global farming challenges and environmental topics. Highlights were exploring local and global connections guided by Richard and discovering how chalk downland supports vine growth with insights from Kirsty. Finally they toured the winery, learning about the grape to wine process. The curiosity and engagement shown by the pupils were truly commendable particularly Bosco, Philo and Tommy! These experiences will continue to enrich their understanding of geography`s real world applications.
#education #geography #learningbeyondclassrooms #charterhousefamilyofschools
Walk a Marathon - our school has set off for a wonderful wellbeing walk in aid of @youngmindsuk. Thank you to to our community for raising over £1,000 for this incredible charity.
#charity #wellbeing #schoolcommunity #communityspirit
Coming soon ... our musical production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Auditions completed, parts announced, first rehearsal with our talented cast.
#musicaltheatre #willywonka #chocolatefactory #theatrelife #prepschoollife #performingarts
What a way to start our weekend programme! Our boarders had an unforgettable time enjoying an epic water slide in the heart of the Sussex Downs. With plenty of laughter, sunshine and excitement, it was the perfect place for lots of fun! Our weekends are all about adventure, fun and making childhood memories.
#boardinglife #SussexDowns #makingmemories #countryprepschool #charterhousefamilyofschools
Years 3 & 4, you did us proud! The children approached every game in our hockey festival with enthusiasm, kindness and encouragement for one another, making the most of the opportunity to play alongside pupils from @hurst_prep, @brightoncollegeprephandcross, @bcpsuk and @dorsethouseschool. There were smiles from start to finish as confidence grew and new skills were put into practice.
#thisgirlcan #girlpower #prepschoollife #prepsports #juniorhockey #charterhousefamilyofschools
