Sussex House is an independent day school for boys aged eight to thirteen. The school is located in a beautiful house in Chelsea which has been lovingly restored to its original Victorian splendour. It has an oustanding record for Common Entrance and Scholarship results and a strong reputation for music, drama and artistic creativity.
Facilities
Full use is made of the pitches at Battersea Park, including the all-weather pitch which saves us from having to cancel games in poor weather.
A rich and diverse range of Activities is on offer at Sussex House. There is an Activities period after lunch three times a week and some activities take place before or after school. CLICK HERE for more information.
Features
Things to note
There is a strong programme of sports at Sussex House and physical exercise is on offer to all boys on a daily basis. The main school sports are Football and Cricket and much else is on offer besides. The school is famous for its record of national success at Fencing.
Sussex House has a strong reputation for music and drama. Its annual programme of events involves a production at the Fortune Theatre in the West End, an ambulatory play around the City, a concert at Cadogan Hall, three concerts with professional orchestra and a wide range of other plays and concerts. Numerous musical awards to senior schools have been won in the past five years.
At the end of each academic year the school produces a publication, The Cadogan, in which the wide-ranging life of Sussex House is reviewed. The magazine provides a major vehicle for the boys’ impressive literary offerings.
All admission enquiries should be addressed to the Director of Admissions. Boys are accepted from the age of eight and only later if there is a place available. They may be registered at any age, but the closing date for registration is the end of October prior to September entry. There is a registration fee of £200. You can download a copy of Registration Form here REGISTRATION FORM. The completed form, plus proof of registration payment should be emailed to [email protected]. Entrance exams are held at the school in January every year. The 2023 examinations will be on Monday, 9th January. The boys spend a half day at the school, where they have an interview and take a written exam, which shows us their potential. The examination includes English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. A confidential report from the boy’s present school is requested and taken into consideration. A good standard of English is required in the Entry Test to Sussex House. There is no specific provision for the teaching of English as a second language – however, individual tuition is provided where necessary. There are 36 places available at 8+. They will be holding a Prospective Parents Evening (for parents of 2023 candidates only) on Thursday, 6th October 2022 and a Tea and Tour for for Prospective Candidates (the boys) on Tuesday, 4th October 2022. Further details will be available from the Director of Admissions.
Fees
School fees are charged termly. It is a particular feature of the Sussex House fees that there are no compulsory extras. Fees are payable by the first day of each term. If a boy is withdrawn from the school either a full term’s notice or a payment of a term’s fees in lieu of notice must be given.
The fee is £8,100 per term. There are no compulsory extras.
Scholarships
Bursaries are available and details can be obtained from the School Bursar.
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