Salisbury, Wiltshire · SP5 5QD
Sandroyd is a well-established co-educational prep and boarding school in rural Wiltshire serving ages 3–13. The school combines traditional English boarding-school values with modern pastoral care, offering early entry from age 3 through to Common Entrance at 13. With 221 pupils, it maintains a tight-knit community feel while providing boarding facilities that attract families seeking a full immersive education.
Who thrives here
Boarding-ready children who thrive in close-knit communities and benefit from structure; families valuing traditional prep-school ethos; those seeking early boarding experience before senior school.
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Rushmore House, Tollard Royal
Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP5 5QD
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Day fees at Sandroyd School are approximately £22,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Sandroyd School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Sandroyd School offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated Sandroyd School “Excellent” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and safeguarding culture in boarding environment
✓Close attention to individual pastoral needs despite school size
✓Rural setting and outdoor pursuits foster resilience and independence
✓Calm, traditional values-based environment contrasts well with pressurised day-school alternatives
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited published evidence on academic outcomes or safeguarding track record
!Rural location can feel isolated for families without established south-west networks
!Limited transparency on fees and modern facilities compared to larger regional preps