Facilites at Winterfold

Our school buildings and facilities are thoughtfully designed to support a vibrant, creative, and hands-on approach to education. From well-equipped classrooms and specialist studios to sports fields and performance spaces, everything is tailored to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

We’re always striving to improve and enhance our environment. With the ongoing commitment of our community and the generous efforts of the Friends of Winterfold, we continually invest in new resources and improvements — ensuring Winterfold remains a place where children love to learn and grow.

Penryn Hall

The crowning jewel of our campus is Penryn Hall — a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 280-seat theatre and performance space. This stunning venue provides a professional yet nurturing setting for our pupils to take to the stage, whether performing in drama productions, music concerts, dance showcases or assemblies. More than just a theatre, Penryn Hall is a space where confidence is built, talents are celebrated, and the whole school community comes together.

Performing Arts Centre (P.A.C.)

Our dedicated Performing Arts Centre (P.A.C.) is a dynamic, purpose-built space where music, dance, and drama come to life. Equipped with a professional sprung floor, the P.A.C. provides a safe and inspiring environment for pupils to move, perform, and express themselves with confidence.

From instrumental lessons and choir rehearsals to contemporary dance, drama workshops and LAMDA preparation, the space supports a rich and varied creative curriculum. Whether pupils are discovering their talents or refining their performance skills, the P.A.C. is a place where imagination is encouraged and individuality celebrated.

As part of The Winterfold Way, we believe performing arts play a vital role in developing confidence, communication and creativity — and the P.A.C. gives every child the space to shine.

Arbuthnott Sports Hall

The Arbuthnott Sports Hall is a bright, spacious facility at the heart of physical education at Winterfold. Used by all year groups, it provides a versatile indoor space for PE lessons, sports training, and co-curricular clubs throughout the year. From gymnastics and ball skills to team games and fitness, the hall supports a wide range of activities — helping pupils stay active, build confidence, and enjoy the benefits of sport, whatever the weather.

All-Weather Astro Turf

Our all-weather Astro Turf pitch is a much-loved and frequently used space, providing a high-quality surface for sport throughout the year. Used by all pupils, the Astro supports a wide variety of activities, including hockey, football, and cricket. Whatever the season, it offers a safe and reliable environment for developing skills, encouraging teamwork, and enjoying the many benefits of outdoor sport — all central to life at Winterfold.

Tennis & Netball Courts

Our well-maintained tennis and netball courts provide a dedicated space for pupils to develop racquet and ball skills, improve coordination, and enjoy competitive and recreational play. Used across all age groups, the courts support both curriculum sport and co-curricular clubs, offering pupils the opportunity to build confidence, teamwork and resilience in a fun and active setting.

Peacock Lodge – Outdoor Learning Centre

Peacock Lodge, our newly opened Outdoor Learning Centre, offers a dedicated space where younger pupils can safely explore, discover and connect with the natural world. Designed to support hands-on, curiosity-led learning, the Lodge also features a child-friendly technology suite — allowing children to build essential digital and investigative skills in a creative, purposeful way. It’s a space where outdoor exploration and modern learning come together.

Forest School

Nestled within our grounds, Winterfold’s Forest School offers a magical outdoor classroom where children can connect with nature and learn through hands-on discovery. With features like a pond, orchard, bird hide, shelter, and fire pit, this special space invites curiosity, creativity, and adventure.

We regularly take small groups of pupils to explore and engage with the natural world, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a lasting love of the outdoors. Our Forest School experience is designed to inspire and nurture every child — encouraging them to grow, explore and thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

Early Years Playgrounds

Our Early Years setting features two thoughtfully designed playgrounds, sitting side by side — one for Kindergarten and one for our Pre-Prep pupils.

Both spaces are rich in opportunities for play, exploration, and discovery, supporting children’s physical, social and emotional development. Each playground features age-appropriate climbing frames to encourage movement, balance and coordination through active play.

The larger Pre-Prep playground includes a woodland area, offering a natural setting for imaginative games and child-led adventures. These safe, engaging outdoor spaces are an essential part of daily life at Winterfold — where learning through play is celebrated every day.

Prep Adventure Playground

The Prep Adventure Playground is a highlight of breaktime for many of our pupils — a space where energy, imagination and friendship come together. Designed to challenge and excite, it features a range of climbing structures and equipment that promote physical activity, coordination and teamwork. Whether scaling a frame, inventing a new game or simply enjoying time outdoors with friends, the playground is a much-loved part of daily life at Winterfold — supporting both wellbeing and fun in equal measure.

The Polytunnel

The Polytunnel highlight of breaktime for many of our pupils — a space where energy, imagination and friendship come together. Designed to challenge and excite, it features a range of climbing structures and equipment that promote physical activity, coordination and teamwork. Whether scaling a frame, inventing a new game or simply enjoying time outdoors with friends, the playground is a much-loved part of daily life at Winterfold — supporting both wellbeing and fun in equal measure.

Sports Pitches

Set within 40 acres of beautiful grounds, Winterfold boasts ample space for a wide range of sports. Our well-maintained pitches cater to rugby, football, and hockey throughout the year, providing the perfect setting for training and matches.

In the summer months, the fields transform to include a full 400m running track and cricket pitches, supporting a rich and varied sports curriculum. This generous outdoor space allows our pupils to enjoy active, healthy lifestyles while developing teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship.

School Library

Our award-winning School Library is a beloved resource at Winterfold, cherished by pupils of all ages. Supported by a dedicated team of pupil librarians, the library offers a wide and diverse collection of fiction and non-fiction books that inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of reading. With cosy nooks for quiet reading and tables for study, it provides the perfect environment for both relaxation and focused learning. The library is truly a hub of knowledge, creativity, and community within the school.

Radio Room

Our Radio Room, funded by the Friends of Winterfold (FOW), is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and software, enabling teachers, parents, and pupils to produce high-quality radio and audio programmes.

This versatile space serves both as a live recording studio and a fully equipped editing suite, offering exciting opportunities to develop key ICT skills alongside essential abilities in public speaking, interviewing, and communication.

The Radio Room is a unique creative hub that enriches learning and helps pupils build confidence in a fun, real-world setting.