Wellesley Haddon Dene School

Wellesley Haddon Dene School is an independent preparatory school located in Broadstairs, Kent, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 2-11. With a current enrolment of 127 students and a capacity for 320, the school emphasizes a family-oriented environment that fosters academic achievement, creativity, and sportsmanship, supported by strong pastoral care.

The school is committed to values such as kindness, respect, courage, resilience, and teamwork, which are integral to its community ethos. Wellesley Haddon Dene has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, earning the Eco School and Green School Award for 2024, and was a finalist for the Independent School of the Year in the International Student Experience category.

Situated in a seaside town known for its Victorian architecture and health benefits of coastal living, the school incorporates outdoor learning, including beach school sessions that promote environmental awareness. The upcoming appointment of Duncan Andrews as Headmaster in April 2025 marks a new chapter for the school, which prides itself on producing self-assured and considerate children who thrive in a nurturing atmosphere.