Pennthorpe School
Pennthorpe is a co-educational independent Pre-prep and Preparatory day school. We are renowned for an innovative curriculum, exceptional pastoral care, immaculate, child-friendly campus and exceptional record for Scholarships and Common Entrance results.
“Non nobis solum nati” is Pennthorpe’s official motto: “Born not for ourselves alone”. The ‘Pennthorpe Purpose’ relays the importance of positive contribution to the lives, and for the benefit, of others – not just to serve our own intentions. The children enjoy the most compelling educational experience possible; to nurture their positivity, tolerance, resilience and collaboration; and to prepare them to pursue their individual aspirations and contribute to the world.
Whether it’s academic achievement, consideration and kindness towards others, or an energetic and positive attitude – excellence underpins all that we do at Pennthorpe, and all that we strive to be together. Pennthorpe has been successfully preparing children for a variety of public senior schools since 1930.
Category: Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Day
Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Roll: 146 Boys / / 134 Girls
Age Range: 2-13 Years
Founded: 1930
Location Description
Pennthorpe School is located in the village of Rudgwick, along the Surrey/Sussex border and sits within a beautiful 25-acre site with extensive facilities and 16 acres of luscious woodland.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Chris Murray
Contact for enquiries:Mrs Sam Curling
Church Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3HJ
Tel: 01403 822391
Email: admissions@pennthorpe.com
Facilities
Sports Hall
On-site Nursery
On-site Pre-Prep dedicated building
On-site Prep dedicated building
Prep Library
Performing Arts Studio
Chapel & Music School
Art Studio, DT Workshop and Computing Suite
16-acre woodland with outdoor classroom
Treehouse adventure playground
Play garden
Pavilion
Conker Corner
Woodland Play Trail
new MUGA Astro pitch
two fully functioning wet labs
Wellbeing hut
Scholarships
Pennthorpe Prodigy Programme
Fees
2024/2025
Nursery: £2,895 – £3,750* per term
Reception: £3,025 – £3,900* per term
Years 1: £4,370 per term
Year 2: £5,200 per term
Year 3: £5,660 per term
Year 4: £6,200 per term
Years 5-8: £6,925 per term
*The School is a registered provider of Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds
Affiliations/Memberships
The Good School Guide, Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, ISI,
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Open Morning: Thursday 16 May 2024 - Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Open Morning: BOOK your visit
Our Open Mornings at Pennthorpe are a great opportunity to see what makes the school so special. All Open Mornings are held in core school time, so offer insight into a typical school day. You will be able to meet pupils and teachers, see lessons in progress, explore our site and facilities, meet the Headmistress, and chat with her and other members of the senior team about your child and your desires for their education.
For details contact 01403 822391 or admissions@pennthorpe.com.