Vinehall Prospectus

Vinehall

ROBERTSBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX

Vinehall is a co-educational day, boarding school and
nursery for children aged 2-13. Situated on the Kent/
East Sussex border, the school is nestled within 47
acres of stunning rural countryside, which provides
the perfect location for the wonderful experiences the
children enjoy both inside and outside the classroom.

Vinehall

A SCHOOL FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES

At Vinehall we want to foster a love of learning for its own sake by encouraging
our children to ask questions and think for themselves.
We want our pupils to develop the necessary skills to work productively as part
of a group and to become reflective and resilient learners, unafraid of making
mistakes or of trying something new.
Our innovative curriculum includes life skills, ethics and engineering;
embedding knowledge that will enable them to flourish in the ‘real world’.
We have high expectations for our children, inspiring them to achieve
excellence in all that they do.

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“Pupils have excellent attitudes towards learning,
nurtured by high expectations and the mutually
supportive, inclusive and enabling culture of the
school.” – ISI Inspection 2018

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Vinehall believes in preparing and extra-curricular activities
caring, well-rounded individuals on offer after school and on
ready to move on to the next Saturday mornings.
stage in their lives.
These include life skills such
Children are encouraged to as cookery and critical thinking
participate in the extensive alongside sports and scholarship
enrichment programme of clubs support.

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“I love this school! It manages
to punch way above its weight for
academia, sport and music whilst
remaining friendly and supportive.
You couldn’t ask for more from
a prep school.” – Existing parent

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We welcome scholarship applications for children entering the school in
Years 3 to 7.
These scholarships are available for children gifted in academics, sport,
music, drama or art.
Children awarded a scholarship receive financial support in the form of
a 10% award (non means-tested*). Additional support and coaching are
available in their area of strength.
The scholarship programme at Vinehall enhances the children’s talents and
prepares them for scholarship exams at their chosen destination school.
* means-tested bursaries are also available subject to application.

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Vinehall has great academic ambitions for our children to gain entrance
to their senior schools of choice.

Recent Year 8 leavers achieved 18 scholarships and successful entry to a
wide range of the UK’s most prestigious senior schools.

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Sport, music and art feature
very highly in the list of school
achievements, with many national
accolades in athletics, swimming,
gymnastics, equestrian and
fencing.

Music is prevalent, with most
children learning at least one
instrument and all children
participating in the Orchestras
and Choirs.

Vinehall makes full use of its
wonderful 250-seat theatre and
presents numerous orchestral,
brass and piano evenings
throughout the year. We also host
an International Classical Concert
Series which attracts the best of
International and British musicians
to the school.

The school has a strong belief
in helping children find their
own confidence and encourages
participation in the numerous
theatrical productions and
musicals performed by all age
groups throughout the school
year.

The Year 8 leavers complete their

time at Vinehall with a musical

extravaganza; in recent years these

have included Fiddler on the Roof,

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and Annie.

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“We were so thrilled when we drove away this
morning with happy and excited boys. We can’t
thank you enough and are just delighted that
we are able to join such a wonderful school.1”5 
– Prospective Parent

Vinehall has a busy boarding
community, where children from
Year 3 upwards are able to board
on a full, weekly or flexible basis.

Boarders stay in small dormitories
and are able to personalise
their own space, creating that
all-important home-from-home
feeling.

Our Saturday enrichment
programme complements and
enhances the weekday learning
and includes academic, creative
and recreational clubs such as Eco
Art, music theory and clay pigeon
shooting.

We offer weekly boarders an
accompanied travel service
between school and the main
South-Eastern terminals*, allowing
children to return to their families
for weekends at home.

* subject to demand

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“Vinehall is a sociable, friendly school, which
offers children an unforgettable start to their
education, academic success and the chance
to build lifelong friendships.” – Former Parent

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“Everything I learnt at Vinehall, both
in and out of the classroom, has
been invaluable throughout my life.
I think that’s the magic of the school.”
– Past Pupil

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Vinehall

A SCHOOL FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES

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Vinehall

ROBERTSBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX

“It is our aim that Vinehall children will possess not only a love for learning,
but also the resilience to overcome any challenges that lie ahead.
In this ever-changing world, our warm, family environment allows children
to remain children for as long as possible.” - Mr Powis, Headmaster

Head Mr Joff Powis
Address Robertsbridge
East Sussex
Telephone TN32 5JL
Website 01580 880413
www.vinehallschool.com

Religion Church of England
Gender Boys & Girls
Total 220
Age 2 -13 years

For further information and to arrange a visit, please Vinehall
contact Liz Powis on 01580 883090 or at
[email protected] ROBERTSBRIDGE EAST SUSSEX

VINEHALLSCHOOL.COM