"Exceptional and Excellent.”

“Pupils are extremely well educated, in line with the school's aims to develop each individual's strengths and to engender a love of learning...They are curious about their surroundings, express themselves clearly and learn how to take risks safely in outdoor activities."

(ISI 2013)

Twyford School is an independent day and boarding school for children aged 2-13. The school, which can lay claim to being the oldest Prep School in the country, is set within 20 acres nestled amongst the stunning Hampshire countryside on the southern edge of the historic city of Winchester. 

The School offers a first rate, broad education for boarding and day boys and girls in beautiful surroundings with the feel of a country school where fresh air and hearty activity are cherished. Twyford is a dynamic and energetic school that demands engagement from children rather than passivity. Our pupils develop through the nurturing of rigour, imagination and curiosity.

Twyford is a welcoming and happy community in which we hope any child can thrive. We are a family school in the truest sense, with many families of two or three (and more) children here.

It is a privilege to help prepare children to face a challenging and ever-changing world, instilling i