Upton House School
Berkshire · SL4 3DF
Pupils
295
Day fees
£17k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Upton House is an independent day school for ages 2–11 in Windsor, Berkshire, combining traditional prep values with a contemporary emphasis on technology and wellbeing. The school has earned ISI Significant Strength designation in technology and triple NACE Challenge Award accreditation, indicating strong provision for able learners. With 295 pupils across Early Years, Pre-Prep, and Prep, it fosters both academic stretch and pastoral nurture, claiming 100% acceptance to parents' senior school choices in 2024.
- →Strong technology infrastructure and digital learning (ISI Significant Strength award)
- →High instrumental music take-up (70% of pupils learn an instrument) with 95% LAMDA distinction rate
- →Proven track record: 100% acceptance to senior schools of choice (2024) and scholarship success
- →Holistic wellbeing approach with free access to interactive Wellbeing Hub platform
Who thrives here
Engaged, intellectually curious pupils from homes valuing both academic ambition and emotional wellbeing; families seeking a tech-forward, music-rich prep school within the Windsor commuter belt with a supportive rather than hypercompetitive ethos.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
115, St Leonard's Road, Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 3DF
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Upton House School?
Day fees at Upton House School are approximately £17,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Upton House School?
Upton House School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Upton House School a boarding school?
Upton House School is a day school in Berkshire and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong balance between academic challenge and pastoral support ('stretched and challenged but also supportive and nurturing')
✓Technology provision and digital learning excellence (ISI Significant Strength)
✓High uptake and success in music; cultural enrichment embedded
✓Holistic wellbeing approach with accessible mental health resources
✓Strong leavers' outcomes: 100% acceptance to schools of choice (2024)
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected—limited independent verification of pupil outcomes at whole-school level
!Lack of published information on SEND provision and specialist support capacity
!No sixth form option (day-only through age 11 prep model) means transition to external senior school mandatory