Wellington College Prep
Sandhurst, Berkshire · GU47 8PH
Wellington College Prep is a co-educational day and boarding prep school in Sandhurst, Berkshire, serving ages 3–13. Formerly Eagle House School, it operates under the Wellington College umbrella and emphasises developing "Friends, Skills, Confidence and Passions" through structured, action-packed education. The school combines traditional prep school rigour with contemporary pastoral care and outdoor learning, serving a mix of day and boarding families across South-East England.
- →Established prep-to-senior pipeline through Wellington College (nearby senior school)
- →Dual boarding and day flexibility with on-site facilities including swimming pool
- →Outdoor learning integration and action-based curriculum approach
- →Small to medium size (358 pupils) allowing personalised attention across age 3–13
Who thrives here
Families seeking traditional British prep education with boarding optionality, particularly those with older siblings at Wellington College senior school or those valuing outdoor learning and pastoral emphasis alongside academic grounding.
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Contact & visit
Crowthorne Road
Sandhurst, Berkshire
GU47 8PH
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Wellington College Prep?
Day fees at Wellington College Prep are approximately £28,050 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Wellington College Prep?
Wellington College Prep 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.
Is Wellington College Prep a boarding school?
Wellington College Prep offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Wellington College Prep's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Wellington College Prep “Excellent” (2017).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding ethos; sense of community and friendship-building
✓Outdoor learning and action-based approach engages reluctant learners
✓Good balance of academic rigour and wellbeing emphasis
✓Convenient for families with siblings at Wellington College senior school
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited external validation as Wellington College Prep (formerly Eagle House)