St George's School Windsor Castle

Focus

A future-focused education

Day fees 2025/26

$11,000-$39,000 

Boarding fees 2025/26

$45,000 

Term dates

• Term 1: 4 September to 12 December 2025
• Term 2: 7 January to 27 March 2026
• Term 3: 22 April to 10 July 2026

Ages

3–13

Pupil count

296

Spear’s Review

St George's School Windsor Castle dates to 1348, when the College of St George was founded by King Edward III. Despite being one of the oldest schools in the UK, it is committed to providing a forward-looking, pioneering education, with an emphasis on critical thinking: ‘Focusing on asking the right questions rather than simply answering them.’ 

At prep school level, St George’s is an IB World School, signifying a commitment to developing well-rounded students. 

The school considers it a priority to offer each student a comprehensive mindfulness programme, and a dedicated mental health team is on hand to offer support to children as well as parents. Co-curricular activities also play an important role: there is a high-level performing arts faculty, which includes ballet and drama classes, as well as a range of sporting opportunities, such as a water polo club and a rugby team.

Head teacher

Emma Károlyi has been the head of St George’s School Windsor Castle since 2024, bringing 30 years of experience in UK primary and prep education and leadership. She was previously the head of the junior school at The King’s School Canterbury. According to the school, Károlyi is ‘an advocate for creativity’ and ‘dedicated to the holistic development of children while nurturing individuality’.

Senior school destinations

Students continue on to a variety of UK schools, including Benenden, Downe House, Eton, Stowe School and Wellington College. 

Admissions

St George's School holds open days throughout the year and encourages applicants and their families to visit the campus before applying via a registration form. When a place becomes available, students entering Year 1 onwards are invited to a ‘taster day’, after which the school determines whether the pupil can be offered a place.

Notable alumni

• Princess Eugenie
  
• Lady Louise Windsor (daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh)

Accessibility

Heathrow Airport: 15 minutes

Location

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