Windlesham House School

Windlesham was the first ever prep school, set up in 1837. The school was the first to admit girls, in 1967 and are one of the few prep schools not to have a uniform. Their children are not confined to a playground. They make dens, climb trees and camp in the woods – they are free to choose what they want to do in their break times. They exceed academically and the fact that the school sends children, many gaining scholarships, to a wide range of Senior Schools, is testament to their quality of teaching.

Whilst they exceed pastorally and academically, innovation is in the school DNA and they continue to push the boundaries in the school charitable vision. Windlesham is set in exceptionally beautiful grounds with magnificent buildings and facilities. However, the school believes schools are about people and at Windlesham children are at the centre of everything they do. With the school, they have time and space to be children, away from the pressures of competition and urban hothousing.

At Windlesham children are encouraged to try a host of extra-curricular activities after the academic day and at weekends, they learn about independence, interdependence and co-operation. Children here are allowed to make mistakes and manage their own risks in a happy, safe, nurturing environment and will learn how to form respectful and affectionate relationships with each other and with adults.

When the time comes to leave Windlesham children do so as confident, curious, clever and above all, kind people who are ready to make a difference in their world.