"Papplewick is a day, weekly, and full boarding preparatory school for around 190 boys between the ages of 6 and 13, situated in 15 acres of land opposite Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire. Our pupils grow up in an atmosphere where boys can be boys, and individuality is celebrated. However, academic achievement is at the highest level, and the school feeds many of the top independent senior schools in the UK including Eton, Harrow, Winchester, Wellington, Charterhouse and Stowe.

We believe this is a unique cocktail where boys can enjoy the broadest possible range of academic and extra-curricular activities in a secure and family-friendly setting. We also have a fantastic programme of evening and weekend activities to keep everyone interested, amused and occupied. Every member of staff is dedicated to helping all our boys to develop a quiet confidence within themselves, and to inspiring them to fulfil their true potential.

The happiness of the boys is our greatest concern, and we teach the boys to cherish certain vital human qualities. Thus, the final and most coveted prize to be awarded on Speech Day goes to the boy who has shown the greatest enthusiasm for life, contribution to the community and, above all, kindness to others.

My wife, Sallie and I, and our four young children Harry, Mollie, Lily and Archie, very much hope that it will not be long before you are able to visit us so that we may show you such happiness and confidence at first hand."   Tom Bunbury, Headmaster