Copthorne Preparatory School
Copthorne Preparatory School is a thriving school, for children from 2 -11 years, set in 55 acres of playing field and woodland, with extensive after school activities that are becoming very attractive to the children as well as our parents. We have an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, theatre and extensive grounds which hosts lots of matches on Wednesday afternoons followed by scrummy match teas. Copthorne Prep School gives every child every opportunity to find his or her talent whatever that might be.
Category: Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Day
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Roll: 160 Boys / / 140 Girls
Age Range: 2-13 Years
Founded: 1902
Location Description
Copthorne Preparatory School is situated on the Surrey/Sussex border and is surrounded by 55 acres of playing field and woodland. The school has excellent transport links being only 4 miles from the M23, and just 7 miles from Gatwick airport and railway station.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Nathan Close BA (Hons) PGCE
Effingham Lane, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3HR
Tel: 01342 712311
Email: headspa@copthorneprep.co.uk
Facilities
Our lovely Nursery building provides a happy, purposeful environment for your son or daughter. It has its own playground which opens on to the sports field and down to the tennis courts and woods. The Pre-Prep Department is housed in a separate self-contained area. The children here also enjoy the benefits of the main school facilities such as the Chapel, the Dining Room and Theatre, in addition to the Sports Hall, the Swimming Pool and the extensive playing fields as well as having their own computer suite. Each classroom has its own computer. At the main school the theatre has tiered seating and modern lighting and sound systems. The sports hall houses a tennis court, netball court, four badminton courts and two cricket nets, dance studio and viewing gallery. There is an Art Room and Design Technology Room.
Extra music opportunities are available, besides the standard orchestral instruments, lessons are offered on piano, keyboard, percussion, recorder, guitar and voice. There is a choir, wind, string and recorder ensembles and an orchestra. Clubs include golf, squash, tennis, Judo, chess, horse riding and cookery.
Entrance Requirements
The Scholarship Examination consists of tests in reading and spelling, English, Mathematics and Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning according to age.
Fees
2023 /2024
All per term.
Nursery (age 2½yr. – 4+yr.) Please contact the school for details
Day fees. Reception – Year2: £3734 – £3911
Year 3: £5157
Year 4: £5666
Years 5-8: £6500
Flexi boarding: £38 per night
Sibling discount: Second child 5%, Third child 15%.
Affiliations/Memberships
IAPS
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Working Open Morning: Friday 18 Oct 2024 - Time: 9:15 am
Working Open Morning: Monday 18 Nov 2024 - Time: 9:15 am
Working Open Morning: To see us ‘in action’. The morning starts with a presentation by the Headmaster, which is followed by a guided tour around the school with senior members of staff. Families conclude their visit with an opportunity to speak to staff over refreshments. Please click on the dates below to book into your preferred event:
Friday 18th October – please click here to reserve your place
Monday 18th November – please click here to reserve your place
Please email our registrar headspa@copthorneprep.co.uk for details.
To view our Aerial Tour, click here.
We hope to meet you soon!
- Fullsize Floodlit Astroturf
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool
- Woodland for Forest school
- Theatre
- Climbing Wall
- Science Labs
- DT Suite
- Art Suite
- Food Tech Kitchen
- Flexi-boarding
- Wraparound Care
- Minibus