Cottesmore School

Cottesmore School is a co-educational boarding preparatory school located at Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex. Founded in 1894, it has a Church of England affiliation and offers education for children aged 4 to 13, with boarding available from age 7. The school is housed in Buchan Hill, a Grade II-listed Victorian mansion built in the 1880s, providing a historic and inspiring environment. Cottesmore is known for its warm, family-led atmosphere, combining strong academic achievement with a broad curriculum that includes 21 subjects such as Maths, English, Science, Languages, Classics, and the arts. The school emphasizes nurturing each child's individual talents and confidence through a wide range of co-curricular activities including music, sports, drama, and outdoor pursuits. It has received recognition as 'Prep School of the Year 2020' by Tatler Schools and 'Boarding School of the Year 2019' by the TES Awards.