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Cottesmore School

An award-winning country boarding prep school for boys and girls in West Sussex, less than an hour from London. Tatler Schools ‘Prep School of the Year 2020’ and Tes ‘Boarding School of the Year’ 2019.

 

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    Cottesmore School

    Cottesmore 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: Day & Boarding

    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

    Tel: 01293 520648

    Email: admissions@cottesmoreschool.com

    www.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

    2020/2021.

    Pre-Prep. Reception and Year 1: £3360per term. Year 2: £3640 per term. Year 3: £4480 per term.

    Prep. Day Boarding: £6290 per term. Full Boarding: £9550 per term. International Boarding: £10,550 per term.

    Reports

    OPEN DAYS

    All visits are welcome, please contact the school

    Virtual Open Morning: Saturday 8 May 2021 - Time: 10:00 am

    Open Morning: Saturday 25 Sep 2021 - Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Open Morning: Saturday 20 Nov 2021 - Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Our next virtual Open Morning will take place on Saturday 8th May at 10am, please visit here to register  or email openmorning@cottesmoreschool.com. 

     

    Open Mornings in September and November will be either virtual or live – TBC

     

    For details of all our Virtual Open Mornings please contact the school office on openmorning@cottesmoreschool.com or tel. 01293 520648.

    For other information, prospective parents can contact  admissions@cottesmoreschool.com

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