What Wellington College Prep does

Wellington College Prep is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school located on a 32-acre campus in Sandhurst, Berkshire, United Kingdom, serving children aged 3 to 13. Originally founded in 1820 as Eagle House School, it was acquired by The Wellington College (a registered charity, number 309093) in 1968 and rebranded to its current name in September 2024 to reflect the deepening institutional relationship with the parent charity. The school operates a three-tier educational structure comprising The Nest (Nursery, age 3), Pre-Prep (Reception through Year 2), and the Prep School (Years 3-8), with curriculum continuity designed to feed approximately 60% of Year 8 leavers into Wellington College for senior school and 44% of leavers achieving scholarships at leading independent schools including Eton, Winchester, and Charterhouse.

The school's core technology stack relies on mainstream educational SaaS platforms: Seesaw for digital portfolios in Early Years through Year 4, Microsoft Teams for Years 5-8 learning and collaboration, iSAMS as the student information and Parent Portal backbone, and a Sprxvr fullscreen virtual tour plus a Minecraft-based interactive campus replica for prospective family engagement. These platforms support a structured Digital Learning curriculum covering computer science, IT, and digital literacy across Years 1-8, supplemented by extracurricular Coding, Tech, and Childnet Digital Leaders clubs. The proprietary intellectual property — Curriculum 200, Learning for Life+, and the Golden Eagle programme — is internally authored content rather than technology.

Revenue is generated exclusively through tuition fees billed termly, with pricing tiered by year group and boarding status: Full Boarding at £14,600/term, Weekly Boarding at £13,140/term, Years 5-8 Day at £9,780/term, Years 3-4 Day at £9,450/term, Reception-Year 2 at £6,240/term, and Nursery at £2,250-£2,970/term (2026-27 fees). Secondary revenue streams include flexi-boarding (£84/night), The Hideout Out of School Care (£9/hour after-school, £45/day or £200/week holiday), individual music and LAMDA lessons, and Learning Support services. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, structured around Open Mornings, private tours, taster/assessment days with GL Assessment CAT testing for Years 3-8, and a multi-stage registration process (£240 fee) administered by a dedicated Head of Admissions. The school serves a mix of UK day families (South East catchment served by a minibus network), boarding families (35 weekly, 40+ flexi-boarders), and a 12% international cohort, with ISI inspections consistently rating academic, personal development, and curricular provision as 'Excellent'.

Name

Wellington College Prep

Legal name

Wellington College Prep

Website

https://wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellington College Prep is a co-educational UK day and boarding preparatory school in Sandhurst, Berkshire, serving children aged 3-13. Owned by The Wellington College charity since 1968, it operates tiered termly tuition with 60%+ of leavers progressing to Wellington College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Preparatory School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College Readiness & Admissions Prep Centers (Small-Group Workshops) (EDANAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL)

Keywords

• Independent prep school education
• Boarding school services
• Early years education
• Co-curricular programmes
• Preparatory school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandhurst

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Boarding: Full boarding and weekly boarding fees charged per term. Full boarding at £14,600 per term, weekly boarding at £13,140 per term (2026-27 academic year). Includes all meals, accommodation, and full school programme.
2. Tuition Fees - Day Pupils: Tiered day fees by year group: Years 5-8 at £9,780, Years 3-4 at £9,450, Reception to Year 2 at £6,240 per term. Nursery fees at £2,970 for 5 mornings or £2,250 for 5 afternoons. Includes snacks, lunch, and afternoon refreshments.
3. Flexi Boarding: Flexi boarding at £84 per night (inclusive of VAT). 24 hours notice required for cancellation. Includes tea and breakfast.
4. Out of School Care (The Hideout): Late Stay after-school care at £9 per hour (Years 3-4 at £2.20 per hour). Holiday Hideout at £45 per day or £200 for a full week. Includes art, crafts, sports, swimming, and cooking activities.
5. Extra-Curricular and Additional Services: Individual music lessons, LAMDA lessons, Learning Support, and some school trips available at additional cost. Occasional boarding at £84 per night, breakfast at £8.50 per meal, supper at £8.50 per meal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wellington College Prep is a co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for children aged 3-13 located in Sandhurst, Berkshire. It operates a three-tier structure comprising The Nest (Nursery, age 3), Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2), and the Prep School (Years 3-8), offering full-time tuition, boarding (full, weekly and flexi), and an extensive co-curricular programme spanning sport, music, drama and over 60 lunchtime clubs. The school prepares pupils for entry to leading UK independent senior schools, with approximately 60% of leavers progressing to Wellington College.

Product overview

Wellington College Prep is a co-educational day and boarding prep school for children aged 3-13, formerly known as Eagle House School until its September 2024 rebrand. The school operates a three-tier structure: The Nest (Nursery) for ages 3, Pre-Prep comprising Reception through Year 2, and the Prep School from Years 3-8. Core educational offerings are enhanced by modular add-on services including boarding options (full, weekly, and flexi), Digital Learning with technology integration from iPads to Microsoft Teams, and extensive Co-Curricular Activities including sports, creative arts, music, and up to 60 lunchtime clubs. The school provides Out of School Care (The Hideout), pastoral support through its Learning for Life+ programme, and innovative offerings like the Minecraft virtual campus tour. Approximately 60% of Year 8 leavers progress to Wellington College, with the remainder attending leading independent senior schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery (The Nest)

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ of pupils progress to Wellington College, with others attending leading schools including Eton, Winchester, Charterhouse, and Marlborough
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Wellington CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1968Wellington College has owned Wellington College Prep (formerly Eagle House) since 1968. The schools share values across curriculum development, teaching and learning, sports facilities, and safeguarding. Approximately 60% of prep school pupils progress to Wellington College. The prep school benefits from full access to Wellington College's facilities including astroturf, swimming pool, sports hall, and music/drama spaces. Departments and teachers liaise regularly with joint lessons, lectures, and leadership opportunities. The relationship benefits every Wellington College Prep pupil regardless of senior school choice.
• Independence by SodexosupportOthersIndependents by Sodexo provides catering services for Wellington College Prep. The catering company has wealth of experience delivering nutritious and creative food to children. They operate as a strictly fresh food business, sourcing best seasonal ingredients. Menus include variety of cuisines including Indian, Chinese, Mexican, and Italian dishes with salad and vegetarian options always available.
• iSAMS (Internet School Administration Management System)coreTechnology or IntegrationiSAMS handles pupil and staff data management for Wellington College Prep. The Parent Portal is hosted through iSAMS cloud platform. iSAMS provides the core student information system for admissions, records, and parent communications.
• SeesawcoreTechnology or IntegrationSeesaw digital learning platform used by pupils in Years 1-4 and Early Years. Staff use Seesaw to record and assess EYFS milestones, building individual digital portfolios shared with parents. Activities can be assigned for pupils to engage with creative tools including videos and voice recordings.
• Old Eagle House SocietysupportOthersThe Old Eagle House Society (OEHS) maintains connections between Eagle House/Wellington College Prep past and present members. Society provides financial assistance for gap year ventures, organizes reunions and social functions, maintains alumni database, and donates annual gifts to the school. OEHS contributes to school's Tudor Barn maintenance and development programme.
• Stevensons School OutfitterssupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStevensons provides school uniform for Wellington College Prep. Parents can order branded uniform online through Stevensons website. New students receive 60-minute appointments at Wellington College Shop, current students receive 30-minute appointments.
• Wellington College Enterprises LimitedsupportOthersWellington College Enterprises Limited (WCE) is the trading subsidiary of The Wellington College charity. Separate privacy notices apply to WCE. The entity handles commercial activities separate from core educational operations.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cothill House: Pre-prep and prep boarding school in Oxfordshire (ages 4-13). Comparable in boarding offering, premium fee structure, and senior-school placement outcomes, often competing for the same international and UK professional families.
• Summer Fields School: Oxford-based boys' boarding prep school (ages 4-13). One of the UK's most prestigious traditional prep schools with similar fee structure, full/weekly boarding options, and senior-school scholarship track record.
• Ludgrove School: Premium UK boys' boarding prep school (ages 8-13) in Berkshire. Closest direct competitor in the same top-tier boarding prep segment, similar full-boarding fee structure (~£14,000+/term), and similar feeder relationships to leading senior schools including Eton and Winchester.
• Lambrook School: Co-educational day and boarding prep school in Berkshire (ages 3-13). Closest peer by age range, co-ed model, and Berkshire catchment, with very similar fee tiers and senior-school placement outcomes.
• Papplewick School: Independent boys' boarding prep school in Ascot, Berkshire (ages 6-13). Directly comparable on geography, premium boarding proposition, and senior-school placement track record (Harrow, Eton, Winchester), competing for the same Wellington-area families.
• Cheam School: Co-educational prep school in Hampshire (ages 3-13). Comparable in co-ed boarding offering, premium fee levels, ISI inspection ratings, and senior-school destination mix.
• The Elms (Ascot): Co-educational prep school in Ascot, Berkshire (ages 3-13). Direct competitor in the same Berkshire catchment, with day and boarding options and similar premium positioning.
• Dulwich Prep School: Independent boys' prep school in South London (ages 3-13) with day and flexi-boarding. Comparable in co-curricular breadth, premium fees, and senior-school placement outcomes (e.g., to Westminster, Dulwich College, King's College School).
• St Edward's Prep: Co-educational prep school in Oxford (ages 3-13). Comparable in co-ed boarding model, premium fee structure, day-and-boarding mix, and senior-school scholarship outcomes (often to St Edward's and other top senior schools).

Broad incumbents

• Wellington College: Senior independent school (ages 13-18) that owns Wellington College Prep and absorbs 60%+ of its leavers. Comparable as the destination brand for the prep school's value proposition and as the source of shared facilities, but operates in the senior rather than prep segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WellingtonCollegePrep
• Facebookfacebook.com/WellingtonCollegePrep
• Instagraminstagram.com/WellingtonCollegePrep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellington-college-prep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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