Sunningdale School
Ascot, Berkshire · SL5 9PZ
Sunningdale is a small, family-run boarding prep school for boys aged 7–13 located in Ascot, Berkshire. With approximately 94–110 pupils, it emphasises individualised attention and pastoral care, leveraging its size to know each boy well. The school combines academic rigour with a broad co-curricular programme, positioning itself as a feeder to leading senior schools.
- →Small size enabling individualised pastoral care and attention
- →Strong boarding provision with family-run ethos
- →Excellent location near London, accessible from across the UK and internationally
- →Comprehensive all-round education balancing academics with sport, music, and drama
Who thrives here
Boys who thrive in a structured boarding environment with close pastoral oversight; those seeking a traditional prep school education with strong foundations for entry to leading senior schools.
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Contact & visit
Dry Arch Road, Sunningdale
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 9PZ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Sunningdale School?
Day fees at Sunningdale School are approximately £26,460 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Sunningdale School?
Sunningdale School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Sunningdale School a boarding school?
Sunningdale School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Sunningdale School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Sunningdale School “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent pastoral care and individualised attention due to small pupil numbers
✓Family-run ethos creating a warm, accessible school environment
✓Strong boarding facilities and staff presence
✓Balanced curriculum supporting academics, sport, music, and drama
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited independent assessment of quality
!Small size may limit some specialist facilities and programme breadth compared to larger preps