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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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