The prebendal school is an independent preparatory school in chichester, situated adjacent to the chichester cathedral precinct. The school has ancient origins as the medieval cathedral song school at the thirteenthcentury school house in west street. We will not be publishing reports during this time. The eastern arm is free to use for school friends and schools who book workshops with us. The prebendal school, chichester choir schools association. Save 50% on thecost of school fees at the prebendal school. Get into the festive spirit and find that perfect christmas gift at the friends christmas fair.
The mainline station in chichester provides a regular service to london victoria in about 1hr 40 minutes and havant station to the west provides a faster service to london. Prebendal school is the chichester cathedral choir school that can list its head masters back as far as 1170. The prebendal school, chichester 1026581 historic england. A history of the prebendal school oxfams online shop. The dates for the prebendal school may be different to the dates published by the local education authority, so please ensure you check the dates with the school before booking a holiday. Heritage list entry summary for the prebendal school. Property details for 5 pegasus court deanery close. An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to. The prebendal has been the choir school of chichester cathedral for hundreds of years. We are also freezing our termly fees for the academic year 20202021 to help you through the economic crisis that covid19 has caused. Sibling discount policy a reduction in fees of 10% is made from the second and subsequent childs fee when two more brotherssisters are attending the school at the same time.
Get details about the the prebendal school in chichester, sussex at, we aim to help parents find suitable schools for there children. The chichester cathedral festival of flowers is a spectacular floral celebration which is held every other year. The term and holiday dates have not been verified by the prebendal school. Prebendal school chichester cathedral opening times and. Find independent schools also known as private schools in chichester below. It is a boarding and day school with roughly 150 pupils including the cathedral choristers.
See dorothy howellthomas, a short history of prebendal school, chichester, t. This marks the start of termly school fees which are payable before the first day of term. Popular local primary schools include those at birdham and west wittering and established local prep schools include westbourne house and the prebendal school in chichester. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. The prebendal is the oldest school in sussex and probably dates back to the foundation of chichester cathedral itself in the 11th century.
There is no doubt that we find ourselves in challenging times, with the nation on lockdown and pupils learning at home with their families. Fantasia music school is held at the predendal school in the centre of the historic cathedral city of chichester in west sussex, england. The prebendal school 5255 west street chichester west sussex po19 1rt. The prebendal school is an independent preparatory. The school is within walking distance of chichester railway station and metres from the main shopping area. The prebendal school is a thriving day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 in the heart of chichester and next to chichester cathedral. The school has ancient origins as the medieval cathedral song school at the thirteenth century school house in west street. Please do not post any personal information relating to yourself, or employees of the prebendal school as these comments will not be approved. There is also a roman catholic school, st richards primary school, and a sure start childrens centre, chichester nursery school, children and family centre.
In the independent sector there are threeday preparatory schools oakwood preparatory school, the prebendal school and westbourne house. The chichester cathedral choristers also live and learn at the prebendal. Once we know more about you, and we establish that you are keen to progress, we will arrange a meeting in order to. Property details for 33 little london chichester po19 1pl. If you are looking for an independent special needs school, see our sister website. It is most likely that it has existed as long as the cathedral with which it has always been associated. Our school offers an extensive array of firstclass qualities that sets it apart from the rest. Linked to neighbouring chichester cathedral as a choir school yet with a cosy, family feel, prebendal stands out for music and wraparound care. Our preprep department caters for boys and girls aged three to seven in a new purposebuilt building called highleigh at the back of the site. Book for grandparents open morning the prebendal school. Exams and qualifications help with school fees news prebendal school 5255 west street, chichester, po19 1rt, west sussex.
Find out how your child can join the prebendal school whilst spreading the cost of school fees at. The prebendal school is a grade ii listed building in chichester, west sussex, england. Termly fees for the academic year 20192020 please note that there will be a 30% reduction in fees for the summer term 2020 for current pupils due to the nationwide school closures as a result of covid19. The prebendal school in chichester provides children with the perfect environment to become confident learners where class sizes are small and the opportunities are endless. It is for prebendal families as well as external families. There will be a variety of stalls from a plant and christmas decoration stall, a wonderful array of jams, chutneys and cakes, books, cds, bricabrac, stocking fillers and honey bee stalls. The prebendal school chichester, west sussex school. Information about chichester, the prebendal school. The prebendal school the independent schools directory.
Save up to 50% on the cost of private school fees when sending your children to the prebendal school. You can still search for inspection reports from inspections that took place before the end of february 2020. The prebendal school, chichester wikimedia commons. E17961824, ollerenshaw, a history of the prebendal school, and. The school is within walking distance of chichester. Of those 83 head masters at least three went onto greater things, teaching a king and starting a new school in winchester. Use this comments section to discuss term dates for the prebendal school. The event is hugely popular, and tickets are now on sale it is recommended to buy them in advance to ensure you have the time slot you prefer. Schools, cathedrals and churches the prebendal school, chichester. The prebendal school independent schools inspectorate. The bursar is always available to give advice on matters affecting finances and payment of fees. To view the local council dates visit west sussex local education authority. I have lived in chichester all my life and attended 3 of the main secondary schools, i would advise westergate community school, it was the last scholl i went to and i cant praise it enough, i was very ill during my last years at school and they really pulled out all the stops to help me keep my school work together and even set out a.
A reduction of 5% of fees per term is given for younger brothers and sisters in the prep school. The prebendal school is probably the oldest in sussex and one of the oldest in britain. Payment terms fees are charged in advance and are due on or before the first day of term. They will be touring the school with their grandchildren and then listening to a range of prebendal musicians outside in our memorial garden. In addition you can find information on school fees, religious affiliation, special educational needs sen and school fee assistance. View the schooldash insights profile for this school subscribers only. All comments are moderated so may not appear immediately. These search results are from uk, the online guide to independent schools in the uk, in partnership with john catts which school.
The prebendal school is the oldest school in sussex and dates back to the foundation of chichester cathedral in the eleventh century, when it would have been a song school responsible for teaching the choristers. Our school inspections have been deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic. The choristers live and learn at the school and sing almost daily in the cathedral, maintaining the tradition of choral services for which english cathedrals are famous throughout the world. The prebendal school in chichester provides children with the perfect environment to become confident learners where class sizes are small and the. Prebendal school is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. The prebendal school, chichester the good schools guide. A flip book trubute to the amazing front line workers of the world in 2020. It is the oldest school in sussex with small class sizes, firstclass boarding and official status as a beach school. An outwardlooking allthrough school in the heart of worthing with good community links, a particular strength in science and competitive fees. Prebendal has long supplied the cathedrals choristers who receive a reduction in fees.
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