Welcome to Rupert House
Rupert House is a happy and high-achieving independent Pre-Prep and Prep School for boys and girls aged 3-11 years. We stand proudly at the heart of the beautiful riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. From the moment that children enter our care they are encouraged to adopt a Growth Mindset learning the values of creativity, respect, courage and resilience that will enable them to stand tall in the world.
At the Heart of Henley
At Rupert House we are fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth of fantastic facilities with which we have built strong ties and collaborations. From the Rowing Club to the Rugby club, the local churches to the Kenton Theatre, the sports centre to the Cricket Club, our provision extends way beyond our school buildings and grounds.
Take a look at what makes us special
Admissions
Applying to Rupert House is very straightforward. The first step is to call our Registrar, Arlette Halfhead on 01491574263 or email her at admissions@ruperthouse.co.uk to arrange a convenient date to visit, to check availability of places, or to discuss any aspect of the admissions process.
Wraparound Care
Rupert House offers comprehensive wraparound care to support busy families and provide children with a happy, structured start and finish to their school day. Breakfast Club opens every weekday from 7.25am, giving children the opportunity to enjoy a cheerful breakfast with friends before spending time chatting, playing, or drawing under supervision until lessons begin at 8.25am. After-school care can be booked each term or half-term, with Pre-Prep pupils staying until 6pm to enjoy a snack and relax with friends, while Prep School pupils can attend Homework Club, with collection at 5pm.
A wide range of clubs and activities also take place during lunch breaks, before, and after school, encouraging pupils to explore new interests, develop skills, and build confidence. Offerings range from sports such as running and hockey to creative and academic pursuits like Create and Make, Think Tank, vocal club, and animation. Some clubs are run by school staff, while others are delivered by external specialists. In addition, Rupert House hosts holiday clubs during school breaks, providing further opportunities for enrichment and care throughout the year.
Latest News
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Anti-Bullying Week at Rupert House School Today we came together as a whole school to celebrate Anti-Bullying Week with a special assembly all about kindness - perfectly timed for World Kindness Day! We also wore our odd socks in a slightly delayed celebration of Odd Socks Day, celebrating what makes each of us unique and reminding us that it's our differences that make our community so special. In our Happy Hub, we invited a group of children to reflect on what Anti-Bullying Week means and how we can all be good friends. The children shared ideas to help each other be better friends. Transforming into friendship wizards, they created a magical Friendship Potion filled with the perfect "ingredients" for kindness and connection: Being respectful Being kind Including others Helping someone who is hurt #AntiBullyingWeek #WorldKindnessDay #OddSocksDay #RupertHouseSchool #KindnessMatters #BeKind
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On Saturday morning, a number of Rupert House pupils dashed around the course at Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge for the second event in their cross country winter race series. There was some spectacular running on display, with several pupils earning well-deserved podium finishes! Huge well done to everyone who took part - we're so proud of your effort and team spirit. We look forward to the next race on 6th December! @maidenerleghchilternedge #crosscountry #running #rupertstroopers #ruperthouse #ruperthouseschool
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It's officially the start of Christmas at Rupert House when Chef Barry brings out his warm, homemade mince pies for everyone to taste! @chapteronefood #christmasiscoming #mincepies #ruperthouse
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This morning, the Rupert House community came together for our annual Act of Remembrance. Heads of School, Josie W and George D, reflected on the significance of remembering all those who gave their lives in war and conflict, speaking about the origins of Remembrance Day and the symbolism of the poppy. The service included readings, poetry, and performances of The Last Post, Reveille and Abide with Me by Mr Lamb, Mr R-G and Ottilie L, as well as a prayer led by Father Jeremy. We were honoured to be joined once again by Mike Willoughby, who shared his reflections on remembrance, and to hear music from the Senior Voices choir. The service concluded with the laying of wreaths at the Urn, led by George D and the youngest pupils in the school. Lest we forget. #remembrance #remembranceday #lestweforget #wewillrememberthem #RupertHouse #RupertHouseSchool