The Prebendal School A GSG School
- The Prebendal School
52-55 West Street
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 1RP - Head: Alison Napier
- T 01243 772220
- F 01243 780963
- E office@prebendalschool.org.uk
- W www.prebendalschool.org.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
- Read about the best schools in West Sussex
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: West Sussex
- Pupils: 124
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £9,675 - £17,985; Boarding £26,070; Choristers £19,554 pa (last updated on 14/08/2024)
- Open days: Visits by appointment throughout the year
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The Prebendal is as old as the cathedral (1100s), and was founded as its song school, with its first head listed simply as John. To be in these buildings is to feel centuries peeling back around you. One pupil told us how wonderful it feels to play cricket on their pitch next to the cathedral – it is the backdrop to their lives here and gives great pleasure. The divine sound of the choristers comes at a cost: 23 hours of practice and services a week; like having a part-time job on top of the full-time job of school...
What the school says...
The Prebendal School is a thriving day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-13 in the heart of Chichester and next to Chichester Cathedral. Our Pre-Prep department caters for boys and girls aged three to seven in a new purpose-built building called Highleigh at the back of the site. Our new Science Laboratory opened in September 2016 and Mrs Salmond Smith became Head in September 2017. Visits to see the Head can be arranged by appointment with our Admissions Secretary. We look forward to seeing you. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2022, Alison Napier, previously head of the pre-prep. Educated in Scotland, with a degree from the University of Glasgow and experience of opening a project-based school in the US. In her spare time, she enjoys running marathons, equestrianism and travelling.
Entrance
Non-selective. Testing for bench marking and setting purposes. Taster day for prospective pupils. Auditions for choristers, boys only.
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Special Education Needs
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
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| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
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| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Oak School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Sports Scholarship |
| Christ's Hospital | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Lancing College | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Music Exhibition |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | 2024 | 1 | 2 | Music Scholarship; Academic Scholarship |
| Wells Cathedral School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
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