Natural landmarks · South East England
Papplewick School
In or near Winkfield.
Papplewick School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Alan Hunt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ascot · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Papplewick School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Papplewick School is a preparatory school for boys aged 6 to 13, offering day, weekly, and full boarding options. The school emphasizes a strong community spirit and provides various extracurricular activities, including sports and events that foster teamwork and personal growth.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Papplewick School is an independent preparatory school located in South-East England. It is known for its traditional values and emphasis on academic excellence. The school caters to boys aged 6 to 13 and is set within extensive grounds.
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Background
History
It was founded in 1947 as a small boys' school and grew under long-serving headmaster Peter Knatchbull-Hugessen. The school became a charitable trust in 1964 under a board of governors. Extensive additions to the accommodation were carried out in 1998 under a building programme which included a sports hall, music school and two technology suites.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4210, -0.6780
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Sunninghill and Ascot
- Postcode
- SL5 7LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Established
- 1947
- Nearest railway station
- Ascot — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.papplewick.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7133102 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Papplewick School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Papplewick School?
- Papplewick School is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL5 7LH), in the parish of Sunninghill and Ascot.
- What is Papplewick School?
- Papplewick School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Papplewick School?
- The nearest railway station is Ascot, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL5 7LH.
- When was Papplewick School built?
- Built or established in 1947.
- Is Papplewick School a protected site?
- Yes — Papplewick School is part of the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Papplewick School free to visit?
- Yes, Papplewick School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Papplewick School?
- The nearest railway station is Ascot, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL5 7LH.