“A small, caring, traditional and outdoorsy prep in which everyone knows everyone, all children get a chance to shine and nobody gets lost in the crowd”
The Good Schools Guide
“A small, caring, traditional and outdoorsy prep in which everyone knows everyone, all children get a chance to shine and nobody gets lost in the crowd”
THE GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE

VIDEO INTRODUCTION & PRIVATE OPEN DAY TOURS NOW AVAILABLE

We are now open but following important public health guidelines to keep our pupils and staff safe. Please find introductory videos to our school via the links below:

If you would like to see more and discuss the needs of your child, please contact us for a personal tour of the school and to meet senior members of staff:
Email: admissions@wellesleyhouse

   

We take pride in our award-winning school, having achieved recognition for our commitment to sustainability with the Eco School and Green School Award for 2023. Additionally, we've earned the distinction of being a finalist for the prestigious Independent School of the Year, for International Student Experience.

Independent Schools of the Year

 

 

We take pride in our award-winning school, having achieved recognition for our commitment to sustainability with the Eco School and Green School Award for 2023. Additionally, we've earned the distinction of being a finalist for the prestigious Independent School of the Year, for International Student Experience.

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The Wellesley Haddon Dene
COMMUNITY

Wellesley Haddon Dene is a family-orientated preparatory school where pupils aged between 2-13 years have a chance to shine – in the classroom, in the creative arts and on the sports field – supported by exceptional pastoral care.  We offer a range of boarding options – full, weekly, flexi and occasional – and we cater for day pupils, who are fully integrated into the school and benefit from an extended school day.

 

 

Our Beautiful
LOCATION

Wellesley is located in the quintessentially British seaside town of Broadstairs, famed for its Victorian architecture and beautiful white cliff-edged sandy beaches, and for being the home of Charles Dickens. The Victorians recognised the health benefits of being by the sea and we fully endorse this thinking, incorporating the local beaches into the curriculum via our beach club, where children get the chance to have lots of traditional seaside fun whilst learning about marine life and bio-diversity.

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The Wellesley Haddon Dene
VALUES

  • Kindness
  • Courage
  • Respect
  • Teamwork
  • Enjoyment

These are the values that our pupils, staff and wider community agree to uphold. They are the heart of the school and are the foundation of the strong community at Wellesley Haddon Dene. They help pupils to form lifelong friendships, and to guide their moral compass during their time at Wellesley and throughout their lives.

The Headmaster’s
Welcome

We firmly believe that children who are happy and inspired succeed, and our broad curriculum, exceptional pastoral care and nurturing environment are designed to foster the individual strengths of every pupil. Our aim is to develop a love of learning in our pupils and academic success is a priority. We offer small classes and superb facilities, supported by a team of talented and dedicated staff….

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“A small and extraordinarily caring prep school with traditional values, which produces self-assured and considerate children who go on to schools all over the country.”

GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE

“The quality of the boarding experience is excellent and fully supports the ethos of the school that success follows success, whether in or outside the classroom, and occurs naturally in pupils who are happy and motivated.”

ISI REPORT

“We love the ‘family feel’ and friendliness of the school and how it has motivated our children.”

A PARENT

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WHD Weekly 11th March

A Foreword From Mrs Parpworth We hope that all our lovely mums and grandmothers had a fantastic Mother’s Day.  Thank you for everything you do for our children! Science week at WHD has kicked off this week with children preparing experiments in readiness for the...

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Dr May joins our team of specialist experts this year, providing Latin, Ancient Greek and Classics teaching. Click here to read more.

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