Lingfield College

• Founded: 1940,
• Location: Lingfield, Surrey, United Kingdom,
• Students' age: 0–18,
• Number of students: 800+,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of study: full-time school.

Lingfield College is a day school in Lingfield, Surrey. It was founded by three sisters of the Order of Notre Dame in 1940 in Lingfield – the first building was Bathnor's House, located on the site of a modern elementary school. In the 50s and 60s, it was intensively expanded and built up: the school received a new residential wing, a canteen, a chapel and study rooms, the stable was transformed into a kindergarten during this period, and the high school received several modern laboratories and a gym. In 1986, the school became secular, and the boarding school was closed. In 1996, boys were recruited for the first time, and by 2000 the school had completely switched to co-education.

During this period, a new scientific building, a music and theater hall were built, and additional land was purchased to create a football field. In 2003, the new Sixth Form Center was put into operation, and the art block was expanded to meet the growing needs of the school. In 2005, the library was expanded, and three years later, the main building of the high school was expanded, a separate cafeteria for high school students was built, and the gym was expanded. Finally, in 2011, a new canteen for junior high school students was built, and the old one was converted into an assembly hall and art classes.

Lingfield College is a private independent school. It originally welcomed children evacuated during World War Two.

New Nursery children attend settling-in sessions tailored to their needs during the month before they start. New Prep School pupils attend an induction session at the end of the summer term. Children who join during the academic year receive help settling in from other pupils. Before joining Senior School, children visit classrooms for lessons, attend a barbecue, and take part in a treasure hunt.

Caterpillars has a maximum of 20 children, with one adult for every four. Activities reflect individual abilities. Butterflies has a maximum of 24 children, with one adult for every six. Weekly phonics lessons introduce sounds and letters, alongside early writing. The Reception classes, Sunbeams and Rainbows, each have a maximum of 20 children. Two class teachers are supported by Teaching Assistants and additional support staff. Nursery specialist teachers lead French, music, drama, PE, cooking, and art. Children develop digital skills using school equipment and interactive whiteboards. Weekly Forest School sessions include planting, learning about seeds, building dens, hunting for bugs, and making animal habitats. Outdoor science activities may include measuring rainfall and temperatures, counting butterflies, and identifying plants.

The school has a Learning Support department for pupils with specific learning needs. In Years 7–8, one afternoon a week is devoted to games, with two additional PE lessons. From Year 9, more teaching time is allocated to science, mathematics, and English. GCSE preparation includes clinics and revision sessions in all academic areas. At the end of the summer term in Year 10, all students complete a week of work experience. Recent placements have included teaching, finance, retail, marketing, and communications. A careers fair takes place every two years for Years 10–11 and Sixth Form, with representatives from professions, volunteering organizations, and training providers.

All students making the transition to Sixth Form are offered individual guidance through an interview with the Head of Sixth Form and the Head of Year. Sixth Formers can train to become a peer mentor for younger pupils and help them review material and prepare for exams after school. An Enrichment Week at the end of Year 12 focuses on practical skills: teaching English as a foreign language, self-defense, media techniques, teamwork, car maintenance, first aid, and cooking. Sixth Form Specials offers talks and lectures by teachers, industry specialists, and alumni. The school advises on alternatives to university study, including degree apprenticeships that combine work with higher education.

• Nursery: The Cocoon for children from 6 months to 2 years, Caterpillars for ages 2 to 3 ½ years, and Butterflies for children approaching age four,
• Prep School,
• Senior School,
• Sixth Form: the final school years before university.

BTEC-2023:

• 70% — A*-B (A-Level) and D*-M (BTEC),
• 95% of EPQs were A*-B.

GCSE-2023:

• 54% of the scores received were 7.8 or 9 (equivalent to A or A*),
• 98% — 9.

• Monkhouse School Wear Specialists supplies school uniforms. A preloved uniform shop in the conservatory at Batnors House at the Prep School opens once a week for Nursery, Prep, and Senior School families,
• The Future Proof Food initiative aims to reduce food waste and use local, seasonal produce,
• Sixth Form students wear smart business wear instead of a school uniform,
• The school's online community brings together alumni, current and former parents, staff, and supporters of The Lingfield Foundation.

In 2026, graduates went on to study at the following UK institutions:

• Bath — Management with Marketing,
• Bath Spa — Photography,
• Birmingham — Computer Science,
• Birmingham City — Interior Architecture and Design,
• Bristol — Psychology, Law, Liberal Arts,
• Brighton — Interior Architecture,
• Bournemouth — Marketing,
• Cardiff — Biomedical Sciences,
• Durham — Economics with Management, General Engineering, Philosophy and English Literature, Physics and Astronomy,
• Exeter — Business Analytics, Business Management, Business and Management, Business Economics, Economics, History and Archaeology, International Relations, Law, Marketing and Management, Natural Sciences,
• Leeds — International Relations, Business Management, Marketing,
• Leeds Beckett — Events Management,
• Liverpool — Business Economics,
• LSE — Anthropology and Law,
• Norland — Early Childhood Education and Care,
• Nottingham — Classical Civilisation and Philosophy,
• Nottingham Trent — Design for Theatre and Live Performance, Business Management,
• Oxford Brookes — Physiotherapy,
• Plymouth — Marketing,
• Reading — Business & Management, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing, Finance,
• Royal Holloway — Law,
• Sheffield — Sociology, Biomedical Engineering,
• Sheffield Hallam — Business Management and Enterprise,
• South Bank — Quantity Surveying,
• Southampton — Biomedical Sciences, Law, Mechatronic Engineering, Business Management,
• Surrey — Law, Accounting and Finance,
• St Andrews — Computer Science,
• UCL — Law,
• Warwick — Biomedical Science, Mathematics and Physics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics,
• York — History, Physics.

Lingfield College is located on an area of more than 20 hectares in a picturesque area among the hills of Surrey, half an hour's drive from the British capital, on the outskirts of the village of Lingfield - it occupies two sites, each with its own entrance, a drop-off point for school buses and parking.

Lingfield Train Station is within walking distance and Gatwick International Airport is less than 20 minutes away. From London, the campus can be reached via the M25 and A22 motorways, or by train, from East Croydon in the direction of East Grinstead to Lingfield station.

Holroyd Howe provides freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for pupils and staff. Senior School breakfast is served daily from 7.45 - 8.20 am. Prep School breakfast starts at 7.30 am as part of Wrap-Around Care. The Senior School dining hall has hot food areas, a salad bar, a dessert station, and homemade soups. The Sixth Form dining hall offers a daily salad bar with fresh ingredients.

The Atrium Café in the Sixth Form Centre sells hot drinks, pastries, and snacks. It is open from 8.30 am – 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm – 4.00pm and uses a cashless payment system. During European Languages Week, tasting tables with Spanish, Greek, and Italian food complement the menu.

Extracurricular activities are diverse and numerous: from a debate club and various circles and student communities of interest to a theater, a choir and a dozen vocal and instrumental groups.

Schoolchildren from the 2nd or 3rd grade begin to learn to play musical instruments: along with the traditional cello, violin and piano, dozens of wind and string instruments, drums, percussion, and various vocal formats are offered. Each teenager has 30 thirty-minute music lessons throughout the year: 12 in the fall and 18 in the spring and summer trimesters. Twice a year, parents are provided with a detailed report on their progress, and reporting concerts are held.

Preparatory and high school offer a rich programme of activities, including excursions and trips around the country: every year pupils go to Hindlip Warren in Ashdown Forest, Greenwich Observatory, Thornbridge Castle, Kakmere Haven, visit the Roman villa in Bignor, Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. Concerts and theatrical performances are held, pupils visit the Royal Albert Hall and the Reigate Music Festival.

At Lingfield College, guest experts regularly give lectures on a wide range of topics, which makes learning not only useful, but also interesting and exciting.

• Prep School offers clubs in art, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, drama, musical theater, Dare Dance, ballet, karate, and gymnastics, as well as LAMDA acting and speech activities,
• Senior School students can try stand-up paddleboarding, scuba diving, and golf. They can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Three Peaks Challenge,
• Model United Nations develops leadership, cultural awareness, and debating skills,
• Cooking clubs meet the skills requirements for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The annual inter-House Lingfield Bake Off draws students from different year groups, with a separate staff competition,
• Sixth Form students can support pupils' mental well-being as Mental Health Ambassadors, represent individual subjects as Subject Captains, and serve on the Head Student Team,
• Sixth Form volunteering includes helping local primary schools, raising donations for food banks, and coaching local sports teams. A group of Sixth Formers helps younger pupils in lessons, sports, and music each week,
• Year 12 students can take part in overseas charity projects, including in Ghana, Kenya, and Sri Lanka. Past projects have included building classrooms and teaching English and mathematics.

• Admission Prospects. According to statistics, 92% of Lingfield College graduates enter prestigious universities in the UK, EU, USA and Japan. The school makes every effort to provide special support to its high school applicants throughout the admission process,
• School of Self-Reliance. Combining the best qualities of traditional British boarding schools with the democracy of day schools, Lingfield College allows you to teach a teenager to build a routine, manage time, and acquire useful skills necessary for studying at a university without unnecessary stress and trials,
• High teacher-to-student ratio. Despite the fact that Lingfield College is a large school, highly motivated teachers do not leave their wards to the mercy of fate, monitoring not only the academic performance, but also the well-being of students. An important role is also played by the Admissions Counselling Service and the Support Office, which offers professional tutors to every student,
• Average class sizes are 20 students in Senior School and eight in Sixth Form,
• Lingfield Prep holds Eco-School and Green Flag environmental status.

The campus is home to a wide range of facilities that cover all the needs of Lingfield College educators and students, from academic to recreational, athletic, and creative. In particular, the school is proud of its state-of-the-art sports facilities, many of which are suitable for regional and national tournaments:

• Two indoor sports halls are universal premises for various sports - from tennis and basketball to hockey: they are equipped with information boards, a video recording system and automatic stands for spectators.
• 7 all-weather indoor courts and 5 outdoor courts,
• A full-size AstroTurf pitch with a sand surface, lighting and sound systems, ideal for football and hockey matches at any time of the year,
• 2 grass cricket pitches.

Sixth Form and high school are located on a separate site, in two separate buildings: Each has classrooms for classes, a cafeteria, a library, a canteen, lecture halls for 180 and 150 seats respectively, modern recreation rooms with table football and various accommodation options.

The Foundation Stage building was refurbished in 2022. Its four interlinked classrooms open onto a safe, enclosed outdoor play area. Nursery and Reception children use the Art Room, Music Room, Library, Drama Studio, and Sports Hall. The grounds include a specially designed Forest School area and a freshwater pond by Batnors House where pupils observe aquatic life. The Food & Nutrition department has a practical room with a pantry, demonstration unit, and whiteboard, a separate classroom for theory lessons, and its own library.

The dedicated Sixth Form building has computers, higher education materials, quiet study spaces, and a careers library. Students in Years 12–13 use the studios in the Performing Arts building, the gym, and sports facilities on the main site.

The Senior School dining hall was refurbished in 2025 with energy-efficient lighting and ventilation. The separate Woodland Café for Prep pupils was also updated that year with younger children in mind. A refurbished, dedicated Sixth Form dining hall opened in September 2026, with large communal tables, seating for small groups, a breakfast bar, and window seating. Acoustic wall features and suspended ceiling panels were installed to reduce noise.

When applying, it is important to carefully check the deadlines for submitting applications and exams, as well as the start and closing deadlines for accepting documents. Remember: For Prep School, High School, and Sixth Form, they can differ significantly.

The registration fee includes VAT. Acceptance deposits are set separately for Reception to Year 6 and for Years 7 to 13. The deposit is held until the pupil leaves the school. It is not refunded if the offered place is not taken up. Deferred entry requires an additional holding deposit, credited against the first term's invoice.

Prep School tuition includes a wide range of extracurricular clubs and after-school study for Years 4–6 until 5 pm. Senior School and Sixth Form tuition includes the co-curricular program and an extended day with supervised study, activities, and support until 5 pm.

Additional costs:

• Some clubs run by external organizers,
• All public examinations,
• Some Senior School textbooks that pupils keep, including mathematics books and certain specialist textbooks for examination courses,
• Some specialist support sessions for pupils with special educational needs during the school day,
• Curriculum trips, which the school occasionally subsidizes. Optional visits are charged in full,
• School transport, with costs varying by location,
• A one-off charge at the start of Year 10 for practical Food & Nutrition lessons. The school provides the ingredients.

Caterpillars children must attend at least three morning sessions per week. Butterflies also requires at least three morning sessions. By the summer term, children are expected to attend at least two full days per week.

The admission procedure is designed in such a way that each stage is as comfortable as possible for the child and his family members.

A personal visit will give you the opportunity to get an idea of the life of the school or kindergarten: this can be done within the framework of open days, individual excursions or various events held throughout the year.

You can apply for a place at any time during the year, but the processing time may be adjusted depending on availability. After that, within a week, Lingfield College will prepare a formal offer of the place; priority is given to relatives of children already studying at Lingfield College.

The school welcomes children into different year groups throughout the academic year, subject to available places.

The application will not be considered without payment of a non-refundable registration fee – it is intended to cover related costs and entrance exams.

Lingfield College provides the necessary support for graduates in making decisions about their future careers: there is a career program, career guidance courses, children can benefit from the support of psychologists and professional career counselors.

Most Senior School students continue into Sixth Form at Lingfield College.

• Admission requirements vary by division: Nursery and Reception entry is on a non-selective basis, with no formal entrance assessments,
• The main Senior School entry points are Year 7 and Year 9. Entrance assessments usually take place in November of the year before entry and include written papers in Verbal Reasoning, English, and Mathematics,
• Children entering Years 1–6 attend an informal taster and assessment day with literacy and numeracy tasks, PE, drama, and music,
• The school requests information about the child's academic abilities and behavior from their current school,
• Sixth Form entry is available from age 16. Year 11 reports and predicted grades are required. A report on special educational needs, exam access arrangements, and medical information must be provided where applicable,
• Sixth Form applicants are asked to share their chosen subjects, if known. The taster program includes lessons in those subjects, an interview with the Deputy Head of Sixth Form, and an assessment of suitability for the courses,
• Entry to Year 10 is available only at the start of the academic year because of the structure of GCSE courses. The next opportunity to join is Sixth Form. Year 12 entry is also available only at the start of the academic year.

Lingfield College has developed a number of scholarship programs designed to empower students. Scholarships are offered for children entering grades 5, 7, 9 and 12 in the categories "Music", "Sports", "Academic", and for students in grades 7, 9 and 12 - scholarships for those who excelled in the field of drama and visual arts.

Applications for scholarships and the corresponding attestation of junior pupils are carried out in the 4th grade, in the case of an award, the award is paid up to the 8th grade. Applications for scholarships for high school students are submitted in the 6th and 8th grades, respectively (the scholarship in this case is awarded from the following academic year).

The amount of scholarships varies: in the preparatory school, we are talking about a 10% discount on tuition and an in-kind payment of 5% of the tuition fee; In high schools, the amount of academic scholarships is up to 20%, sports, theater, music and art scholarships are up to 10%.

Additionally, students can apply for a means-tested scholarship.

The scholarship program includes tailored enrichment sessions and mentoring for pupils with outstanding ability or potential. Securing a Year 7 place through the Year 5 Early Offer Pathway preserves eligibility to apply for a Senior School scholarship during the designated application period.

The Lingfield Foundation was established to provide talented, ambitious children with financial aid covering 100% of tuition.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision