Papplewick School
URN: 110118 • Ascot SL5 7LH
Overview
- Name
- Papplewick School
- URN
- 110118
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Bunbury (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01344621488
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windsor Road, Ascot SL5 7LH
Summary
Papplewick School is an independent preparatory school for boys aged 6 to 13, located in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead. With a current enrolment of 209 pupils and a capacity for 230, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment where boys are encouraged to express their individuality and thrive under high expectations. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically, artistically, and in sports, preparing them for entry into prestigious senior schools such as Eton and Harrow.
The school places a strong emphasis on the happiness and well-being of its students, with awards recognizing kindness and community contribution. Papplewick promotes a family-friendly atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging among pupils and their families.
Transport services are available for families commuting from London and Maidenhead, facilitating accessibility for students. The admissions process involves an initial meeting with the Headmaster, followed by assessments to ensure appropriate placement, ensuring that each boy is well-supported from the outset.
The school places a strong emphasis on the happiness and well-being of its students, with awards recognizing kindness and community contribution. Papplewick promotes a family-friendly atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging among pupils and their families.
Transport services are available for families commuting from London and Maidenhead, facilitating accessibility for students. The admissions process involves an initial meeting with the Headmaster, followed by assessments to ensure appropriate placement, ensuring that each boy is well-supported from the outset.
Useful links
- 24 SepOur boys dove head-first, super enthusiastically into the world of lego robotics exploring how motors, colour sensors, force sensors and gyros bring LEGO builds to life. It wasn't just about playing with lego, it was about learning how machines (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Accelerated Reader (other)
- Parent Portal (other)
- Sports Fixtures (other)
- 25 SepYear 8s started term in the most theatrical way possible with a Shakespeare workshop based around Romeo and Juliet.The boys loved learning the lines and the meanings behind them, all whilst acting them out!#papplewick #prepschool #boardingschool #as (other)
- 7 OctA truly enjoyable European Day of Languages took place the week before last at Papplewick.We are super grateful for all the parents who came to speak about their language and culture. The boys dressed up with some excellent costumes too!#papplewick # (other)
- 10 Oct2M have been learning about the history of food and made an autumnal soup with seasonal vegetables, just like their great-grandparents would have done!They even enjoyed eating it afterwards! #papplewick #prepschool #boardingschool #ascot #schoollife (other)
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- SOCS (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heathermount School (59.2)
- LVS Ascot (47.1)
- Heathermount School (45.2)
- The Marist Preparatory School (45.2)
- The Marist School (43.4)
Key details
- LA
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Age range
- 6 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 230
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 209
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1951-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 209 | 0 | 230 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 223 | 223 | 0 | 230 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | 210 | 0 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | 210 | 0 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 206 | 206 | 0 | 230 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 213 | 0 | 230 | 0.00 |
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