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Windlesham House School is one of the country’s leading independent prep schools, set in a beautiful 68-acre country estate on the rolling hills of the South Downs. As the first-ever UK prep school (Est. 1837) and the first prep school to go co-educational in 1967, Windlesham has always been on the cusp of innovation, embracing the new and leading where others have followed. Windlesham’s much-celebrated policy of ‘no school uniform’ also generates a real sense of freedom and relaxation for children in their home away from home. Our exceptional boarding environment continues to provide a warm, kind, and welcoming experience where children flourish, with flexible options to meet the needs of the modern family. Windlesham’s vibrant but relaxed ethos is often described as “part cosmopolitan London and part welcoming country house” …combining the best of both worlds in learning, playing, and living. Praised consistently for the depth and breadth of its academic and co-curricular provision, Windlesham’s forward-thinking approach gives children the personal space to discover their talents and interests. Our ‘total educational experience’ brings out the best in every child, and our widely acknowledged excellence in pastoral care creates a gentle, nurturing atmosphere for children to grow in confidence and kindness. Windlesham is the school that children want to go to and, as one parent put it, “It’s the school you’d have dreamed to have gone to yourself!” Windlesham is a special place because everything a child needs to grow and flourish is available on campus. Every child is less than a 5-minute walk from their lessons, from sports equipment, music and arts facilities, trees, and wildlife. Multiple car journeys between school, sports clubs, and other groups are a thing of the past. An idyllic life in the countryside provides Windlesham children with the time and freedom to laugh and play to their heart’s content. Windlesham House School is one of the oldest independent preparatory schools in the country and the first independent preparatory boarding school to become co-educational. Our staff is highly qualified and dedicated professionals who have an excellent understanding of how children learn and thrive in a developmental, child-centered way. We encourage the children to explore, ask questions and have ownership of their learning journey in a way that allows them to make progress across all areas of the curriculum. By thinking imaginatively and innovatively, we ignite excitement for learning and also create children who are active problem solvers. A process that is both challenging and full of understanding is far more beneficial and enriching than seeking to be perfect. It’s vital that children feel secure and supported in their learning and Windlesham is a place where we actively encourage the children to explore and learn from mistakes, reflect on them and then move forward. Our Windlesham values also instill in our children greater confidence, courtesy, and compassion – becoming people who are kind and care for others. The children spend plenty of time outside both playing and learning. We have an incredible bushcraft area in which the children have regular sessions with our very own former National Trust Ranger plus each classroom has access to additional areas for the children to learn indoors and outdoors. None of us can predict what the future will hold for the children and we must equip the children with an understanding of how technology will have an impact on this. We have a bank of iPads in the department and technology is appropriately integrated into many of the lessons the children have. In addition, from Reception, computing is also taught as a specialist subject. Further specialist lessons in the department take full advantage of the breadth of expertise we have across the school. The children have the benefit of specialist teaching for PE, Games, Swimming, Drama, Music, PSHE and Spanish and cookery. Windlesham inspires children to become the very best version of themselves. We warmly welcome you to come and visit us to experience the ‘full flavor’ of our department at work and see for yourselves what a superb quality education we can offer your child, echoed in our most recent excellent ISI Inspection. View full school