Windlesham House School
URN: 126113 • Pulborough RH20 4AY
Overview
- Name
- Windlesham House School
- URN
- 126113
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Anglican
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903874700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Pulborough RH20 4AY
Summary
Windlesham House School, established in 1837, is an independent day and boarding prep school located in Pulborough, West Sussex. Catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 13, the school is set within 70 acres of the South Downs National Park, providing a spacious and inspiring environment for children to learn and grow. The school emphasizes a balance between academic achievement and the enjoyment of childhood, with a 100% pass rate to senior schools and a notable 45% of pupils receiving scholarships in the previous year.
The curriculum at Windlesham House is designed to foster a love of learning, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and outdoor education. Facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and extensive sports pitches, all aimed at promoting physical well-being and teamwork among students.
Windlesham House prides itself on creating a nurturing community where children can explore nature and develop new skills in a relaxed atmosphere, free from the constraints of a formal uniform policy. The school’s commitment to fostering happiness and motivation in its pupils is reflected in its vibrant school spirit and supportive environment.
The curriculum at Windlesham House is designed to foster a love of learning, supported by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and outdoor education. Facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and extensive sports pitches, all aimed at promoting physical well-being and teamwork among students.
Windlesham House prides itself on creating a nurturing community where children can explore nature and develop new skills in a relaxed atmosphere, free from the constraints of a formal uniform policy. The school’s commitment to fostering happiness and motivation in its pupils is reflected in its vibrant school spirit and supportive environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Arundale School (45.2)
- Focus School - Pulborough Campus (45.2)
- St Joseph's Dominican School (45.2)
- Dorset House School (41.1)
- Lodge Hill Residential Centre (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 3 - 14
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 376
- Pupils
- 315
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 139
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1917-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 315 | 176 | 139 | 376 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 331 | 199 | 132 | 376 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 309 | 194 | 115 | 376 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 309 | 194 | 115 | 376 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 268 | 167 | 101 | 376 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 194 | 118 | 376 | 0.00 |
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