Papplewick School
Papplewick School
Papplewick School
Papplewick School
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Papplewick School
Ascot
210 pupils, ages 6-13
Boys only
Day and Boarding

Papplewick School

‘Tapping into the fun and joy of childhood’ is how departing head Tom Bunbury sums up this traditional, all-boys’ country prep where decency is embedded into pupils from day one. Non-selective at intake but very strong academically, Papplewick is a standalone school that drums to its own beat: positive values, enthusiasm, humour and superlative teaching. The boys are among the nicest and kindest we’ve met, the staff some of the most supportive, and the atmosphere one of the most charming. Close to a number of other private schools in Berkshire, set on a 15-ac...
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Cricket at Papplewick
Boy leaning on a giant blue and white book
Boys in the dining room at Papplewick
Boys in white sports kit by a tree
Boy in a blue shirt playing a violin
boy in the library at Papplewick
  • Senior school destinations

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic3Radley College, Harrow School
    Music2 Radley College, Harrow School
    Art1 St Edward's, Oxford
    DT1 St Edward's, Oxford
    Other4 King's Scholarship - Eton College, Outstanding Talent in Sport Scholarship - Harrow School


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2£8,262
    Year 3£10,920
    Year 4£10,914
    Year 5£11,568
    Year 6£11,566
    Year 7-
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 -
    Year 4 £15,066
    Year 5 £15,066
    Year 6£15,066
    Year 7£15,066
    Year 8 £15,066


    International Boarding (Child Student Visa) - £16,836 



    Bursaries
    Although Papplewick does not have a specific annual bursarial pot, the school offers bursaries in conjunction with scholarship awards. A combined scholarship and bursary award can be worth up to 50 per cent of full fees (15 per cent on scholarship merit, with up to an additional 35 per cent via a means-tested bursary) throughout a boy’s time at the school. The aim is to attract boys who would not otherwise be considering private education. Armed-forces bursaries are also available.

    Bursary contact:
    Registrar Mrs Rebecca Lindley
    sburrows@papplewick.org.uk
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School Updates

  • Papplewick is proud to have launched its first ever Maths Battle Tournament

    A new inter-schools mathematics competition has been launched at Papplewick designed to celebrate high level problem solving, teamwork and strategic thinking in an exciting and competitive format.
    Papplewick is proud to have launched its first ever Maths Battle Tournament
  • Papplewick continues scholarship success

    Great news for Papplewick in gaining 3 more scholarships to top Senior Schools bringing 2026 results to date to 5 mid way through the term.
    Papplewick continues scholarship success
  • Papplewick announces new Head from September 2026

    Nina Kingsmill Moore, current Head of Wetherby Preparatory School in London, has been announced as the new Head of Papplewick from September 2026.
    Papplewick announces new Head from September 2026
  • Year 7 Trip to France

    Papplewick year 7 boys embraced the annual fun and educational trip to France to experience French lifestyle and to enhance their knowledge of the French language.
    Year 7 Trip to France
  • Papplewick boys celebrated European Language Day on 26th September in characteristic style.

    Parents' contributions were invaluable as always with workshops about Spain, Russia and Turkey to name but a few.
    Papplewick boys celebrated European Language Day on 26th September in characteristic style.
  • Papplewick extend daily London transport services with new service to and from Fulham from September 2025

    Papplewick, after much demand, is thrilled to be launching their 4th London daily transport service to and from Ascot from September which will be running from the Fulham area.
    Papplewick extend daily London transport services with new service to and from Fulham from September 2025
  • Papplewick pupils in riveting performance of 'The Lion King' to round off Michaelmas Term

    A cast and crew of Year 7 and Year 8 boys from Papplewick school finished the Michaelmas term with their rousing rendition of the popular musical, The Lion King (JR).
    Papplewick pupils in riveting performance of 'The Lion King' to round off Michaelmas Term
  • Year 7 Papplewick boys adventures in Burgundy

    Year 7 Papplewick boys adventures in Burgundy
  • Papplewick Go Kart teams race at Goodwood Motor Circuit

    Papplewick boys enjoyed an epic day at the famous Goodwood Motor Circuit on 30th June - the 2 electric go-kart teams - The Papplewick Stag Ship and the Papplewick Goblin had a splendid day whilst racing at this prestigious circuit.
    Papplewick Go Kart teams race at Goodwood Motor Circuit
  • Papplewick boys combine adventure with fantastic challenge in Africa in partnership with the Ubunye Foundation

    During the Easter Holidays a group of year 7 and 8 boys with a passion for adventure and helping others were taken to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa for the opportunity to help an impoverished community in rural Ciskei region
    Papplewick boys combine adventure with fantastic challenge in Africa in partnership with the Ubunye Foundation
  • Papplewick Climate Change Eco Week

    Boys at Papplewick addressed Climate Change Eco Week recently with The Green Stag kicking off the week with a Headmaster’s assembly on the devastating impact of climate change and litter affecting animals.
    Papplewick Climate Change Eco Week
  • View from the Top: Tom Bunbury on why boarding schools have more relevance today than ever before

    View from the Top: Tom Bunbury on why boarding schools have more relevance today than ever before
  • WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of Papplewick

    WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of Papplewick
  • See Papplewick in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide

    From bucolic country preps to schools on the edge of buzzy market towns or slap bang in the centre of a city, there are a myriad of prep school options up and down the UK and within a daily minibus-ride of the Big Smoke. Use our guide to help with your search.
    See Papplewick in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide

Essentials

Address
Windsor Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LH

Contact
schoolsec@papplewick.org.uk
01344 621488

Website
papplewick.org.uk

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Fees

Term Dates

Bursaries


Open Days

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Open Morning
06 November 2026
Open Morning
14 November 2026


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