Wellesley House School


Wellesley House School is an independent day and boarding preparatory school in the coastal town of Broadstairs in the English county of Kent. Founded in 1866, it educates boys and girls aged 3 to 13.

History

The history of Wellesley House School dates back to 1866. It was originally called Conyngham House and was located at Ramsgate. During World War II, the school was temporarily evacuated to Rannoch in Scotland while the buildings were used by the British Army. In 1969 it merged with St Peter's Court, another local prep school. Originally a typical boys-only boarding prep school, girls were admitted in 1977.

Academics

As with prep schools that educate children up to age 13, Wellesley House prepares pupils for the Common Entrance Examination.

Boarding

Wellesley House offers full, weekly and flexi boarding options for all pupils. Girls from all year groups live in Orchard House. Both houses are supervised by live-in "houseparents". Boys reside in the main school building and are looked after by the Headmaster and his wife. As of 2020, the boys and girls both reside in the main school but separately.

Former pupils

Former pupils are known as "Old Welleslians". This list includes former pupils from St Peter's Court, which closed in 1969 and merged with Wellesley House.
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