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Wellesley Prep School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Stratfield Turgis, Hook, RG27 0AR |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 263 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01256882707 |
| Website | https://www.wellesleyprepschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (4-5 yrs) | £5,869.00 |
| Year 1 (5-6 yrs) | £6,033.00 |
| Year 2 (6-7 yrs) | £6,537.00 |
| Year 3 (7-8 yrs) | £7,053.00 |
| Years 4 to 8 | £7,957.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £500.00
Termly fee inclusive of VAT. Nursery fees via a separate link. Registration fee and deposit (requested a year before entry) from the admissions procedure page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit at an open morning or private tour, then return the registration form with the £120 fee. No academic entrance assessment; pupils joining after Reception spend a morning at school. A £500 deposit paid a year before entry guarantees the place. New families attend a settling-in morning in the Summer term.
- Morning visit (entry after Reception)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Minibus Route 1 | Herriard, Upton Grey, North Warnborough | |
| Morning Minibus Route 2 | North Waltham, Dummer | |
| Morning Minibus Route 3 | Monk Sherborne, Sherborne St John, Sherfield on Loddon | |
| Morning Minibus Route 4 | Crondall, Long Sutton, Hook | |
| New Route 1 (planned September 2026) | Thatcham, Brimpton, Baughurst, Mortimer, Beech Hill | |
| New Route 2 (planned September 2026) | Reading, Spencers Wood |
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.