Washington, Pulborough, RH20 4BB

Washington, Pulborough is a small locality in the RH20 postal district of West Sussex, England. The area is notable for the historic Windlesham House School, an independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 4 to 13. The school was founded in 1837 by Charles Robert Malden and was the first boys’ preparatory school in the United Kingdom. In 1967 it became the first IAPS co‑educational school. The school moved to its current location in 1934 and now caters for over 300 pupils. Children aged 4 to 7 are taught in the pre‑prep. The school’s long history and its role as a local educational institution give the locality a sense of heritage and community focus. Residents benefit from the presence of a well‑established preparatory school that has served families in the area for generations.