Lambrook Private School

• Location: Winkfield, Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Age of students: from 3 to 13 years old,
• Type of study: blended,
• Language of instruction: English.

Lambrook School is a leading coeducational preparatory school for boys and girls ages 3 to 13, located in the beautiful Berkshire countryside. From 1860 to the present day, Lambrook has nurtured boys and girls to enter school life as confident, outgoing, inquisitive and creative young adults.

At the heart of school work is Christian faith, compassion and a fundamental appreciation of family values. Lambrook encourages its students to use their abilities for the benefit of others, strives to lay the foundations for students' future success, and prepares them for high school and life beyond. Children have the opportunity to receive an education that will form the basis of their lives, and at the same time one childhood – the goal of Lambrook is to maintain a happy balance between them.

Lambrook has a truly inspiring team of staff who not only know and care about their students, but are also passionate about their subjects. The goal of the curriculum at Lambrook is to provide students with a stimulating and well-rounded education in a supportive environment, preparing them at every stage for the challenges they will face both now and the next stage of their educational journey.

The school curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB General Admission Program with some additions and variations. 

Since September 6, 2022, Prince George of Wales, the eldest son of William, Prince of Wales, has been a pupil at Lambrook School.

Lambrook School is regularly audited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), most recently in 2018. According to the results of the inspection, the school meets all standards: in terms of the organization of the educational process, school management, the quality of education and ensuring the appropriate level of education, health and education of students.

Lambrook offers weekly and flexible boarding for boys and girls from 7 to 13 years old. There are two boarding houses: Lambrook House for girls and Westfield for boys, each house is supervised by parents and supported by tutors.

Boarding is seen as a happy extension of Lambrook School's life, as 75% of Preparatory School students enjoy the benefits of accommodation in one way or another. The boarding house provides an excellent opportunity to prepare students for their future educational institutions, where 95% of students continue their studies. The experience and independence that students gain is a positive and rewarding stepping stone.

All boarders are fully integrated into the life of the guesthouse and feel part of a large family, where they eat, work and relax together. Children make the most of the school and boarding facilities: for example, during the summer months in Lambrook, all boarders practice swimming, cricket, golf and other outdoor games until late in the evening. In winter, there is never a dull moment here either: indoor ball games, cooking and baking, watching movies and other activities

Sport is an integral part of the curriculum in kindergarten and in the preparatory phase. Pupils can try a wide variety of sports: at the preparatory level, children are involved in football, rugby, hockey, athletics, netball and cricket. Cricket and football are compulsory for girls. Students have the opportunity to practice a wide range of other sports: golf, lacrosse, trampoline, badminton, squash, tennis, swimming, basketball and skiing. Games are held throughout the week according to a schedule: children are invited to represent Lambrook at a competitive level, some play at regional, national and international levels.

Music and drama classes are also part of the academic schedule for all students, taking place at the Lambrook School Performing Arts Centre (Diamond Jubilee Centre), which is a vibrant and creative space filled with music, acting and dance talent. In addition to the fact that the children have drama lessons on a schedule, each year the group rehearses and puts on a play or musical. The productions showcase the incredible amount of acting and musical ability of the students at Lambrook School! Over the past year, theatrical productions have included Shrek, The Wind in the Willows, and Alice in Wonderland.

Each child takes part in a home choir competition as part of Lambrook Arts Week. The school's 25-piece choir sings at all services in the chapel, giving public performances in other venues such as Eton College Chapel. The school also has several other choirs, an orchestra, and musical groups that rehearse and perform regularly.

Lambrook School is located in a picturesque rural area with a total area of 52 acres, where the following are located:

• Own orchard,
• Apiary
• Farm
• Woodland,
• 9-hole golf course,
• Sports grounds,
• 25-metre swimming pool, Astroturf,
• hard courts,
• Performing Arts Studio,
• dance studio,
• Gym.

In 2019, the new Queen's Building was completed, which offers students a wonderful environment for academic learning, art, design and technology, and for the performing arts.

The school grounds combine immaculate sports fields and areas of stunning natural beauty. Classroom boundaries at Lambrook are blurred as days are filled with opportunities to learn, take risks, get inspired, or just play outdoors.

Lambrook School's orchard has a small farm where pigs, chickens, rabbits and lambs live. As part of the environmental development curriculum, children are taught about their natural habitat, and caring for animals gives children practical skills, a deeper understanding of animal welfare and the food industry, and provides a lot of entertainment and joy. Farming activities are extremely popular: in addition to caring for animals, children take part in projects such as growing fruits and vegetables, building and installing bird houses, and much more.

The school year at Lambrook School runs from September to June. The year is divided into 3 trimesters, between which vacations are organized:

• Autumn trimester (September – December),
• Christmas Vacation (2 weeks),
• Spring trimester (January – March),
• Easter holidays (2 weeks),
• Summer term (April – June),
• Summer holidays (2 months, July and August).

Additional costs:

• Registration fee,
• Deposit
• Visa fee,
• Transport
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Uniforms and sports uniforms,
• Extracurricular activities.

Admission Process:

1. Registration – filling out an online form.
2. Visit to the school – applicants are invited to meet with the principal and give a tour of Lambrook led by the secretary.
3. Assessment – Prospective students will go through an official assessment day. Throughout the day, the school will assess each child on a number of criteria that are important for academic success: academic ability, interests, character, and general behavior.
4. Seat selection. After the assessment, the school may offer the child a place. After that, parents are asked to sign an online intake form and make a deposit. If there are no seats available, the child will be placed on a waiting list.

Today, Lambrook School has about 560 students, with an average class size of 19 students.

Lambrook School is extremely proud of the academic excellence of its students throughout their time at the school. Not only do students excel outside of the classroom, but they also receive academic, musical, and athletic scholarships for excellence in these fields. Lambrook alumni go on to attend many of the nation's top high schools, including:

• Bradfield,
• Brighton,
• Bryanston,
• Charterhouse,
• Cranleigh,
• Downe House,
• Eton,
• Harrow,
• Marlborough,
• St George’s Ascot,
• St George’s Weybridge,
• St Edward’s Oxford,
• Tonbridge,
• Wellington,
• Wycombe Abbey and others.

Pupils can start their studies at Lambrook at any stage, subject to availability. The most common entry points are Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, and 7th grades.

The curriculum is designed and taught in English, so students need to be fluent in the language to access it.

Lambrook currently offers the following types of scholarships:

• Full Scholarships – Paid by the school in collaboration with Royal Springboard. Scholarships include all fees, uniforms, transportation, clubs, and travel, and are paid to those candidates who are ready to reach the maximum heights of academic education and realize their potential at the highest possible level. Fellows are guaranteed a fully-funded high school place where they can transfer after graduating from preparatory school.
• General scholarships. They are assessed by an independent company that verifies the financial situation of each applicant family. The scholarship review process takes place in the early stages of admission: Lambrook is committed to offering scholarships to those who would truly like to make the most of their Lambrook experience but will not be able to pay for their studies in full themselves.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision