We talk to head of Windlesham House School, Ben Evans

How long have you been at Windlesham House School"
I joined Windlesham at the start of the Autumn term in 2020 along with my wife, Alex, sons, Edward and Thomas
Can you tell us a little bit about the history of Windlesham House School"
Founded in 1837, Windlesham House School is one of the oldest independent prep schools in the country and the first independent prep boarding school to become co-educational. The school was founded by Lieutenant Charles Robert Malden and the remained in the hands of five generations of the same family. To this day, the family are still involved ? our Chair of Governors is married to a Malden whom he met as a pupil at Windlesham.  The school has been in several locations during its history, starting in Brighton and moving to its current location in 1934.  During the war, the children were evacuated to the Lake District whilst The Canadian Army were based at Windlesham.  ? We know each individual as they carved their names into the beams in the roof!  We have a rich variety of alumni including Chris Whitty, Duncan Goodhew, Sir Michael Hordern, Guy Ritchie, Adam Buxton, Tina Cooke, Tom Williams, Tom Hiddlestone, to name a few. What do you believe Windlesham House School does particularly well"
We are fortunate to be situated in 65 acres oft and beautiful grounds, nested in the South Downs. As well as beautiful surroundings, we have outstanding facilities which offer childr...