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Papplewick School
Independent school · Windsor and Maidenhead
| Address | Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LH |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6–13 |
| Pupils | 211 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01344621488 |
| Website | https://www.papplewick.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 10 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Thu 1 Oct 2026 to Sun 4 Oct 2026, Thu 19 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Sun 31 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027, Fri 25 Jun 2027 to Sun 27 Jun 2027
Day boys' start dates used (Mondays); boarders return the Sunday before, 5.00-6.00pm. Half terms are given as Friday until Sunday (bedtime): 23 Oct-1 Nov, 12-21 Feb, 28 May-6 Jun; periods end on the Friday half term begins and restart the Monday after. Michaelmas term ends Saturday 12 December no earlier than 12 noon (Carol Service); Lent ends Friday 19 March no earlier than 12.00pm; Summer ends Saturday 10 July. Michaelmas 2026 and Lent 2027 confirmed; Summer 2027 provisional.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Sat 11 Dec 2027 |
Exeats: Thu 30 Sep 2027 to Sun 3 Oct 2027, Thu 18 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027
Only Michaelmas 2027 is published (provisional). Day boys start Monday 6 September; boarders Sunday 5 September. Half term Friday 22 Oct until Sunday 31 Oct (bedtime). Term ends Saturday 11 December no earlier than 12 noon.
Fees 2026-27
Fees (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day fee: Year 2 | £8,394.00 |
| Day fee: Years 3 and 4 | £11,298.00 |
| Day fee: Years 5 and 6 | £11,970.00 |
| Boarding fee: UK | £15,744.00 |
| Boarding fee: International (Child Student Visa) | £17,592.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £900.00
Fees from 1st September 2026, including VAT; the page does not say whether they are per term or per year. Registration fee £180 and £900 confirmation of entry fee (from admissions page; non-UK residents pay one term's boarding fee instead). Forces bursaries available.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 2, Year 3
Most boys join aged six to eight in Year 2 or 3. Parents visit the Head with their son, send his latest school report, then register with the £180 fee. Twelve months before entry a £900 confirmation of entry fee secures the place. Boys spend part of a day at school the term before joining to be assessed for placing.
- Placement assessment (part day, term before entry)
- Report from current school
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chiswick | Chiswick, Bedford Road | |
| Brook Green, Hammersmith | Brook Green, Hammersmith | |
| Gloucester Road | Gloucester Road, Harrington Gardens | |
| Fulham/Wandsworth | Fulham, Wandsworth | |
| Maidenhead/South Bucks | Maidenhead, South Bucks, Bath Road | 07:30 |
Cost: London services £8.25 each way; Maidenhead/South Bucks £5.50 each way
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.