Papplewick is a boys school with 150 boarders and 50 day boys, the latter of whom board from the age of 11. It has a relaxed, happy yet purposeful atmosphere and with its proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick airports it is a popular choice for the sons of ex-patriates and servicemen. Parental visits are encouraged on match days and particularly on Sundays when parents join in with family worship in Chapel. With its high standard of singing, the choirs regularly tour during the school holidays. Sporting Tours, Skiing Holidays, Adventure Camp and revision courses are also regular features of holiday activities.
Apart from a 'setting test' Papplewick has no academic entrance requirements. Leavers go on to a wide variety of Public Schools to which Entrance Awards are regularly gained. All boys have their work assessed three times each term and reports are sent to parents on these occasions. Boys from the fourth year are each assigned to a Tutor whom they meet on a one-to-one basis once a week, to discuss the individual's work and to iron out any academic or social problems that he may have.
The school's academic standards make it essential that the developments and demands of the National Curriculum are constantly considered. There are two modern science labs, a large art room, a computer centre and a new CDT Department.
Rugby is the main sport in the Winter Terms, with Cricket in the summer. In addition, there are facilities for and strong traditions of Judo, Tennis, Swimming, Squash, Athletics and Hockey, and boys do Riding, Golf, Polo and Cross Country running in Windsor Great Park.
Evening activities are an important part of the programme with staff supervising small groups of boys in a series of hobby-type pursuits.
A visit is essential if the unique atmosphere of Papplewick - its most precious commodity, is to be experienced.
