Best Country Prep Award!

We are proud to announce that Pinewood has won the esteemed ‘Best Country Prep‘ award from The Week magazine’s Independent Schools Guide 2025.

“We are thrilled to receive the Best of the Best Prep Schools Award for ‘Best Country Prep’. This recognition reflects not only the dedication and passion of our staff, and their enduring commitment to academic rigour, as well as fantastic extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities, but also the whole Pinewood community’s passion to nurture our surroundings and be inspired by them each and every day.” Neal Bailey – Headmaster.

The Week celebrates Pinewood as an idyllic 84 acre haven for outdoor adventure and discovery. With endless opportunities for exploration, a deep commitment to outdoor education and sustainability, and an outstanding array of activities, Pinewood truly stands out.

We are also proud to be recognised as runner-up in the ‘Best for Extra-Curricular’ category, a testament to the vibrant and enriching experiences we offer our pupils, particularly through our SKILLS programme.

In a world where the development of skills, such as leadership, communication, empathy, intuition and collaboration has never been more important, Pinewood SKILLS was introduced to support the wellbeing and holistic development of each child, with a focus on experiential learning through a wide range of carefully chosen activities. Driven by the key principles of Explore, Experience and Excel, and designed to embrace the ‘adventure’ in every Pinewood child, SKILLS offers an important opportunity for our children to engage with the world around them, underpinned by the school’s core values of Curiosity, Perseverance and Respect.

With a packed schedule of enrichment opportunities to choose from, there is something to catch the imagination of everyone. Learning really is an adventure at Pinewood, making our school hugely attractive for families seeking a blend of tradition with innovation!