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

Papplewick School

A Swallows and Amazons nirvana (without the boats), this traditional all-boys country prep school is quirky and fun with an extremely kind heart. Non-selective at intake but very strong academically, you won’t find in-your-face grandeur here but you will find positive values, enthusiasm, humour and teaching beyond compare. Close to a number of other private schools in Berkshire, set on a 15-acre site on the edge of Ascot (with the racecourse so nearby, it’s possible to listen to the Gold Cup while watching your children play a cricket match), Papplewick is an easy hop out of Lon...
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Boys in white playing tennis on a blue court
Swimming lessons
Boy in blue dressing gown being given medicine by matron
Boys in grey jumpers on the floor playing with a red and grey lego boat
Boys pushing go-karts outside on green grass
Boy in blue shirt sitting in class
Boys in pale blue shirts all leaning on a wooden bar with blue sky behind
Boys in pale blue shirts on the wooden monkey bars
Boys in white polo shirts outside by lavender and green grass
  • Senior school destinations

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic2 Winchester College, Tonbridge
    Music4 Eton College, Winchester College, Westminster School, Uppingham,
    Drama0
    Sport1 Charterhouse School
    Art2 Harrow School, Tonbridge School,
    Other2 - Music Exhibitions Eton College, Cheltenham


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2£6,225
    Year 3£8,155
    Year 4£8,155
    Year 5£8,645
    Year 6£8,645
    Year 7-
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 -
    Year 4 £11,255
    Year 5 £11,255
    Year 6£11,255
    Year 7£11,255
    Year 8 £11,255


    Full time weekly boarders taken from year 5, but part time boarding offered (where space available) in years 3 and 4. 

    International (Child Student Visa) boarding fee (Year 5 and up): £12,580 per term



    Bursaries
    Papplewick offers supplementary means-tested bursaries as a part of its existing scholarship scheme, with the potential of a 50 per cent fee reduction split between a scholarship (up to 15 per cent) and a bursary (up to 35 per cent). These awards are for boys between six and 11 who excel at art, music, sport or another discipline that would likely qualify them to apply for a similar scholarship at senior school.

    The school also offers limited support for children of personnel in the armed forces.

    See below for further details:

    papplewick.org.uk/admissions/scholarships

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

  • Papplewick Year 6 boys treated to a tour of Royal Ascot Racecourse

    On Friday 24th February 24 Year 6 boys, accompanied by Headmaster Tom Bunbury and his wife Sallie, were treated to a 2-hour private tour of the famous Royal Ascot Racecourse which of course is directly opposite the school.
    Papplewick Year 6 boys treated to a tour of Royal Ascot Racecourse
  • Papplewick Choir visits Rome and sings masses at St Peter's amongst other historic churches

    Twenty choirboys from Papplewick had the tour of a lifetime to Rome at half-term.
    Papplewick Choir visits Rome and sings masses at St Peter's amongst other historic churches
  • 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
  • Papplewick - Generous Scholarship Awards for 2023

    Papplewick - Generous Scholarship Awards for 2023
  • Papplewick Charity Club visit Larklands residential home in Ascot

    Papplewick Charity Club visit Larklands residential home in Ascot
  • Papplewick U11A team enjoy tournament victory

    Papplewick U11A team enjoy tournament victory
  • Papplewick boys celebrate European Day of languages

    On Monday 26th September boys and staff at Papplewick celebrated European Day of languages.
    Papplewick boys celebrate European Day of languages
  • Papplewick trump last year's total at Macmillan Coffee Morning

    The Papplewick community as always came together on Saturday 24th September to produce the most fantastic cake/bake sale in support of the wonderful Macmillan Cancer Support charity.
    Papplewick trump last year's total at Macmillan Coffee Morning
  • Papplewick's Eco Representative joins Queen's Green Canopy initiative to mark the Platinum Jubilee and to enhance the environment

    Papplewick's Eco Representative joins Queen's Green Canopy initiative to mark the Platinum Jubilee and to enhance the environment
  • Papplewick community walks for two charities in memory of a dear colleague

    The whole Papplewick community - boys, parents, staff, families and friends took to the sunshine in Windsor Great Park recently for a sponsored walk in remembrance of a dear, much loved colleague, teacher, and friend - Lesley Jarman.
    Papplewick community walks for two charities in memory of a dear colleague
  • Papplewick Lower School dress as favourite characters for the day

    Papplewick Lower School dress as favourite characters for the day
  • WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of Papplewick

    WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of Papplewick
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    WATCH: Talk Education's Country Preps Focus - Papplewick
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Essentials

Address
Windsor Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7LH

Contact
schoolsec@papplewick.org.uk
01344 621488

Website
papplewick.org.uk

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