Cottesmore School
Cottesmore School has been preparing children for major public schools since 1894 and continues to provide excellent preparation for senior boarding schools who share Cottesmore’s belief in nurturing a rounded, dynamic individual.
Category: Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Roll: 106 Boys / / 94 Girls
Age Range: 4-13 Years
Founded: 1894
Location Description
Victorian mansion situated in 35 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside, one hour from London and just south of Gatwick airport at the end of the M23.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Tom F Rogerson
Contact for enquiries:Mrs Lottie Rogerson, Registrar, Principal of Pre-Prep and Head's PA
Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9AU
Tel: 01293 520648
Email: admissions@cottesmoreschool.com
Facilities
Indoor heated swimming pool, Grass Tennis Courts, Astro pitch and covered astro, Cricket, Football and Rugby pitches, Fishing Lake, Shooting Range, Bowling Alley, ICT Suite, Outdoor Classroom, 3D Printers, Drones, Design Technology Workshop, Two Science Laboratories, Cottesmore Croft (Farm) and Adventure Playground.
Scholarships
To see which Public Schools our Year 8 children have moved onto visit www.cottesmoreschool.com/Academic/Future-Schools
Entrance Requirements
The entry requirements involve an informal meeting with the Headmaster. You will be requested to submit your child’s last three terms’ school reports. A test may need to be completed if the child is unable to attend the meeting.
Fees
From January 2025 (incl. VAT)
Pre-Prep.
Reception and Year 1: £4,054 per term. Year 2: £4,922 per term. Year 3: £6,058 per term.
Prep.
Day Boarding (Year 4 – Year 8): £8,506 per term.
Full Boarding (Year 3 – Year 8): £12,499 per term.
International Day Boarding (Year 4 – Year 8): £9,354 per term.
International Boarding ( Year 3 – Year 8) : £13,757
Affiliations/Memberships
BSA, IAPS, ISC, ISBA
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Open Morning: Saturday 4 Oct 2025 - Time: 10:00 am
Open Morning: Please REGISTER your place
For details on our Open Mornings, or for more information on Cottesmore School’s Pre-prep or Prep departments, please contact us via email; openmorning@cottesmoreschool.com; or by telephone; 01293 520648.
For other information, prospective parents can contact admissions@cottesmoreschool.com