- Location
- Bracknell
- Age range
- 3–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Lambrook School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Situated in a picturesque setting, Lambrook School offers a nurturing environment that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. With a strong...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Lambrook School was founded in 1860 as a small Church of England preparatory school near Winkfield, Berkshire, in the Windsor Great Park countryside. The school operates today on a 52-acre rural campus and is co-educational ages 3-13 with around 623 pupils. The Headmaster is Jonathan Perry. The school is a member of the IAPS and the Boarding Schools Association.
The school's contemporary international profile rests on the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales: HRH Prince George of Wales, HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales and HRH Prince Louis of Wales — the three eldest grandchildren of HM King Charles III, all in direct succession to the British throne — have all attended Lambrook School since 2022 when their parents moved to Adelaide Cottage at Windsor (about a mile from the school). The school is the first preparatory school to educate three direct British royal heirs simultaneously since the early twentieth century. The school operates a substantial bursary programme.
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The school was founded in 1860 by Robert Burnside, in a large country house built in 1853 by William Budd. Burnside initially employed only one master, and by 1879 there were twenty one boys, including two grandsons of Queen Victoria, Prince Christian Victor and Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein. Run as a traditional boys' boarding school, Lambrook accepted only male pupils between the ages of 7 and 13 until 1993.
In 1883, Edward Mansfield took over as headmaster, with 46 boys, and made substantial additions to the property, almost doubling its size. Mansfield's expansion saw Lambrook gain a reputation as an efficiently run and forward-looking school, although this came at significant financial cost, which placed the school's finances under considerable pressure. It was around this time that what was later termed as 'a row', of undetermined origin and nature, took place, which saw almost all of the pupils leave.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1860 — 166-year history
- Co-educational prep school ages 3-13 with ≈623 pupils
- Set on a 52-acre rural campus near Winkfield, Berkshire
- IAPS and BSA member
- Most famous current pupils: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis of Wales
- Substantial bursary programme
- Founded 1860 — 166 year tradition
- Day and boarding places available
- IAPS prep school accreditation
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 3–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Co-educational
- School type
- Mainstream
- Headteacher / principal
- Mr Jonathan Perry
- Religious ethos
- None listed in this source
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Top UK senior schools (Eton, Marlborough, Wellington, Bradfield, Radley)
- Russell Group via senior school progression
Alumni notes
- HRH Prince George of Wales (future King George VII — attended from 2022)
- HRH Princess Charlotte of Wales (attended from 2022)
- HRH Prince Louis of Wales (attended from 2022)
- Old Lambrookians progress to top UK senior boarding schools
- Limited Lord Alfred Douglas
- Raymond Asquith
- Somme Arthur Asquith
- Asquith Herbert Asquith
- Asquith Raymond Raikes
- Oswald Phipps
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Jonathan Perry (Headmaster)
- Founded
- 1860
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Additional source record ·
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options not indicated in this record; availability unconfirmed.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 623
- Boys
- 330 · 52.97%
- Girls
- 293 · 47.03%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 180 · 28.89%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 0 · 0%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £6,685.2 – £10,669.2 |
| Boarding | £9,334.8 – £11,640 |
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What type of school is Lambrook School?
Lambrook School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 3 to 13, located near Bracknell in Berkshire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Prep.
How do I apply to Lambrook School?
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Most families apply to Lambrook School 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.
What are the fees at Lambrook School?
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The cost of attending Lambrook School typically ranges around £6,685–£11,640 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Lambrook School a day or boarding school?
Lambrook School offers day and boarding options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.
Is Lambrook School selective?
Lambrook School follows a non-selective admissions process, which may include interviews or entrance assessments.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Winkfield Row
- Town / locality
- Bracknell
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- RG42 6LU
- Country
- United Kingdom
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