Copthorne Prep
Copthorne Prep is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, situated within 55 acres of countryside and woodland in West Sussex. Founded in 1902 as a feeder for Winchester College, the school is housed in a 19th-century country house and features a chapel converted from a former observatory. The curriculum follows an enquiry-led pathway alongside a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include a 17-metre swimming pool, a climbing wall, and floodlit sports pitches. Since 2023, the school has been a member of the Caterham Family of Schools.
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Last updated on 3 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
-25.2%
Copthorne Prep's fees are 25.2% lower than the national average.
Vs. County Average
-13.9%
Copthorne Prep's fees are 13.9% lower than the county average.
Based on 23 schools in West Sussex and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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