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Woodcote House School

Windlesham, Surrey · GU20 6PF

Pupils

82

Day fees

£22k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Woodcote House is a small, traditional boarding prep school for boys in Windlesham, Surrey, serving entry points from age 7 through 13. With just 82 pupils, it emphasises close pastoral care and a classical prep school ethos centred on academic rigour, character development, and traditional values. The school maintains a quieter profile within the independent sector, appealing to families who value a tight-knit community and personalised education.

  • Small school size enabling strong staff-pupil relationships and individualised attention
  • Full boarding provision with family-focused pastoral care from preparatory stage
  • Traditional academic approach with emphasis on core subjects and fundamental skills
  • Rural Surrey location providing secure, countryside setting

Who thrives here

Boys who benefit from small-group learning, stable boarding community, and traditional academic structure; families seeking a secure, character-focused preparatory education before senior school transition.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports50th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Boarding
Number of pupils82
Age range7–13
GenderBoys
Day fees£21.6k/yr (inc. lunch)
Boarding fees£31.5k/yr (inc. meals)
Settingrural
LocationRural location 30 miles southwest of London; car dependency for local travel; rail connections to London Waterloo via Ascot/Bagshot line.

Contact & visit

Snows Ride

Windlesham, Surrey

GU20 6PF

www.woodcotehouseschool.co.uk
01276472115
Mr Oliver Paterson, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Windlesham5 min
Bagshot8 min
Camberley12 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Woodcote House School?

Day fees at Woodcote House School are approximately £21,600 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Woodcote House School?

Woodcote House School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Woodcote House School a boarding school?

Woodcote House School offers boarding as well as day places.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Personalised attention and close staff-pupil relationships owing to small size

Strong boarding provision and secure pastoral infrastructure

Traditional, structured academic approach with clear expectations

Rural, sheltered environment conducive to childhood development

Common concerns

!Limited transparency and online information may deter families seeking detailed school insight

!Small cohort size restricts peer diversity and social breadth

!Lack of Ofsted inspection history creates uncertainty about regulatory assurance