Ardingly College Prep

Address: Ardingly College, College Road, RH17 6SQ
Website: ardingly.com
Founded: 1858
Number of Pupils: 288 pupils in the Prep and 126 in the Pre-Prep
Fees: From £2,900 in the Nursery and Pre-Prep, £4,200 in Year 3 & 4, £5,080 in Year 5 & 6 and £5,150 in Years 7 & 8. 
Ages:  2–13
Head Teacher: Harry Hastings
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective
Contact: Registrar Suzanne O’Shea
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open Days take place every term.

The Curriculum

There is a full curriculum of English, mathematics, science and ICT, history, geography, French, music, art, drama, R.E., games, P.E. These subjects may be taught as the creative curriculum, the inquiring curriculum or as an individual subject.

Games & The Arts

A wide variety of sports are on offer as part of the curriculum and afterschool with all pupils participating in weekly fixtures. Art, music and drama taught within the curriculum and music and Lamda lessons are available.

Pastoral Care

We nurture positive behaviour and celebrate individuals’ efforts and achievements in all areas of school life.

Every child is encouraged to think of others, respect differences and develop the skills of being a good citizen. Pupils have daily contact with their form tutor. He or she plays a pivotal role, communicating information about pupils to staff and parents. A strong, trusting relationship between pupils and their form tutors is the ideal.

Recent Scholarships

Thirty-nine per cent of the Year 8 pupils were awarded scholarships or awards into Ardingly Senior School. 

Head Teacher’s Philosophy

Pupils foster their curiosity and investigate their world. Personal strengths are discovered, without the fear of making mistakes. They discover key qualities such as independent thinking, team work and kindness. Pupils should leave the Prep School with a better understanding of who they are and the type of person they want to be.