A leading Independent Day and Boarding School, just 7 miles from London Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, for girls and boys aged 2-13
A leading Independent Day and Boarding School, just 7 miles from London Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, for girls and boys aged 2-13
A leading Independent Day and Boarding School, just 7 miles from London Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, for girls and boys aged 2-13
A leading Independent Day and Boarding School, just 7 miles from London Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, for girls and boys aged 2-13
A leading Independent Day and Boarding School, just 7 miles from London Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, for girls and boys aged 2-13

Welcome to Copthorne Prep

Children are unique and every child deserves a school that is dedicated to developing individual abilities and confidence. Catering for children aged between 2-13 years, we believe in offering our boys and girls the very best all round education, together with a stimulating range of sports and activities.

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Christmas Cards

19th October 2020

Just a reminder that the Christmas cards art work need to be returned on Tuesday (3 Nov) after half term

School Shop

19th October 2020

Any orders received from 1pm Thursday 15th October to 1pm Wednesday 28th October will be ready for collection between 9am -12noon on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October from the school office. Any orders not collected will be handed to...

Tempest Photos

19th October 2020

Please order your tempest photos by Sunday, 18 October. You will be offered free delivery to our school address, however it is possible to order after that time but you will incur a small charge. All payments should be made...

Jungle Theme

19th October 2020

The Reception children dressed up today to go with their jungle topic for end the term! Thank you Karen for the jungle themed lunch!

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15 Oct

‘Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud’ – Maya Angelou… This lovely photo was taken by our Houseparent, Mr Lee! #copthorneprep #rainbow

‘Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud’ – Maya Angelou… This lovely photo was taken by our Houseparent, Mr Lee! #copthorneprep #rainbow
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13 Oct

Oaks class have made a splendid ‘bug hotel’ in the mud kitchen area. They collected leaves and twigs to place in between large logs and can’t wait to see all the different bugs visiting the hotel. #copthorneprep #bughotel #nursery

Oaks class have made a splendid ‘bug hotel’ in the mud kitchen area. They collected leaves and twigs to place in between large logs and can’t wait to see all the different bugs visiting the hotel. #copthorneprep #bughotel #nursery
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12 Oct

Year 7 have been taking forced perspective photographs in Art this term, manipulating human visual perception through the use of scaled objects… in this case, making themselves into giants! #copthorneprep #visualperception #year7 #art #photography

Year 7 have been taking forced perspective photographs in Art this term, manipulating human visual perception through the use of scaled objects… in this case, making themselves into giants! #copthorneprep #visualperception #year7 #art #photography
Year 7 have been taking forced perspective photographs in Art this term, manipulating human visual perception through the use of scaled objects… in this case, making themselves into giants! #copthorneprep #visualperception #year7 #art #photography
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9 Oct

This week in English Year 3 have been designing their own posters: to help the foxes or the farmers! The foxes are trapped underground while the farmers are trying to dig them out, who would you help? #copthorneprep #year3

This week in English Year 3 have been designing their own posters: to help the foxes or the farmers! The foxes are trapped underground while the farmers are trying to dig them out, who would you help? #copthorneprep #year3
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Our Next Open Morning
6th February
Copthorne Prep.@copthorneprep·
15 Oct

‘Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud’ – Maya Angelou… This lovely photo was taken by our Houseparent, Mr Lee! #copthorneprep #rainbow

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Copthorne Prep.@copthorneprep·
13 Oct

Oaks class have made a splendid ‘bug hotel’ in the mud kitchen area. They collected leaves and twigs to place in between large logs and can’t wait to see all the different bugs visiting the hotel. #copthorneprep #bughotel #nursery

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Copthorne Prep.@copthorneprep·
12 Oct

Year 7 have been taking forced perspective photographs in Art this term, manipulating human visual perception through the use of scaled objects… in this case, making themselves into giants! #copthorneprep #visualperception #year7 #art #photography

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Copthorne Prep.@copthorneprep·
9 Oct

This week in English Year 3 have been designing their own posters: to help the foxes or the farmers! The foxes are trapped underground while the farmers are trying to dig them out, who would you help? #copthorneprep #year3

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