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A busy, caring, family-run school in a magical setting that prepares youngsters for top-drawer boarding schools. If it’s big, glossy and highly academic you’re after, forget it. If it’s fresh air, muddy knees, tons of fun and learning without realising, chances are you’ll love it.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 233 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Day £11,685 - £30,945; Boarding £30,000 - £38,430 pa
- Local authority
- Wiltshire Council
Headteacher
Headmistress
Sarah Segrave
Since September 2025, Sarah Segrave, previously principal of Eaton House Schools and headmistress of Eaton House the Manor Prep School. Educated at Cranbrook School in Kent, she studied education at the University of Durham and the Institute of
Entrance
Nursery and pre-prep from 2+, with nearly all progressing to prep. Years 3 and 7 are the other obvious joining points though it often happens in between, including mid-academic year. Waiting lists currently in years 6, 7 and 8. Entrance via activity
Exit
Vast majority see their Sandroyd years through until 13, when most head to boarding schools. Marlborough the most popular, followed by Sherborne and Sherborne Girls. Others to destinations like Bryanston, Radley, Eton and Charterhouse. Seventeen
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Boarders
Boarding is rated as right up there with riding and Thursday BBQs by pupils we met. Homely, welcoming (some tidier than others) dorms of up to eight with bunk beds and lots of posters and family snaps. Communal areas with twinkly lights (girls) and
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review We don’t allow children to have mobile phones or personal tablets in school as we feel they communicate better on a one to one basis and conversation is an essential tool in developing a child’s emotional intelligence in their most formative years at prep school.
Pupils
Money matters
Sibling and Forces discounts. Means-tested bursaries up to 100 per cent.
- Fee information
- Day £11,685 - £30,945; Boarding £30,000 - £38,430 pa
Our view
A country prep in the truest sense, the drive-in is sublime – a long, winding road past ewes, ponies, woodland, parkland, lush green playing fields and views of surrounding hills. The original house is home (albeit with significant additions) to
The last word
A busy, caring, family-run school in a magical setting that prepares youngsters for top-drawer boarding schools. If it’s big, glossy and highly academic you’re after, forget it. If it’s fresh air, muddy knees, tons of fun and learning without
