Yes, pupils can join us at the outset of the term or at any time during the school year, providing a place is available. We assign a 'buddy' for all new pupils joining mid-way to help them integrate quickly.

No. We're a small family-run school that aims to make all children feel welcome and valued. We have a non-competitive policy and our intake is mixed ability. In the unlikely event that all members of the management staff feel that the child would not benefit from the school’s stated aims, ethos and behaviour policy, a place would be declined; this would be communicated to the parents verbally; and in writing if requested.

No, There's no formal examination. On your child's taster day, we'll give him or her some informal attainment tasks to assess general standards and potential.

The Headmaster will conditionally offer a place based upon this and the teacher's observations and upon receipt of the latest report from your child’s previous school.

After receipt of completed registration forms and a non-refundable deposit of £100, we'll send you the relevant forms, plus our uniform list. We have a second-hand uniform store at school that many parents make use of.

On a first-come first-served basis, with preferential treatment given to siblings of current pupils and to children of former pupils. 

No, it is independent. We believe it's more important to find the right school for the child. We have a strong record of children obtaining places at their first choice of school, as well as for winning scholarships and other awards. 

Every year, we organise events to which we invite Heads, or their representatives, from a selection of schools, to speak to parents. We're also knowledgeable about which schools would suit which child and happy to guide parents on this.

The most frequent destination senior schools for our pupils include Lancing College, Brighton College, Hurstpierpoint College, Christ's Hospital, Our Lady of Sion and Shoreham College.

Not all our parents do. Our pupils go on at Year 9 (and some at the end of Year 6) to a mix of public senior schools and state secondary schools. Note, all children attending Sompting Abbotts become eligible for entry to Steyning Grammar. 

It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which in turn is monitored by Ofsted, on behalf of the UK’s Department of Education. 

The school is also regulated by the IAPS, the Independent Association of Prep Schools. Schools must reach a high standard to be eligible for IAPS membership, with strict criteria on teaching a broad curriculum, maintaining standards of pastoral care and keeping staff members’ professional development training up to date. 

You can leave your Pre-Prep child (under 8s) in our care from 8am - 4.30pm and Prep-age child (8 - 13) from 7.30am to 6pm. There is no additional charge for before- and after-school care.

The school has a busy social calendar organised by SAPA (Sompting Abbotts Parents’ Association). Wrap-around care is free and included in the fees. The school swimming pool, grounds and tennis courts are also available to parents and children to use in the summer holidays.