DESTINATIoN: GIrlS’ BoArDING PArT II

Destination: Girls’ Boarding

Queen Anne’s School

Head - Julia harrington Number of students - 458 Number of boarders - 204

AN INNovATIvE EDuCATIoN For AN EvEr-ChANGING WorlD’ or ‘kIND hEArTS, FIErCE mINDS AND STroNG SPIrITS

Set in 35 acres and just a short walk from the river thames, Queen Anne’s School, caversham, is an independent boarding and day school for girls between the ages of 11-18. the cutting-edge curriculum and outstanding teaching is underpinned by Braincando, the psychology and neuroscience research programme founded by headmistress Julia harrington.

Queen Margaret’s

Head - Sue Baillie Number of students - 261 Number of boarders - 179

WhErE GIrlS AIm hIGh AND ExCEED ExPECTATIoNS

Queen Margaret’s is a place where girls are given time, space, trust and support to undertake a journey on which they will grow and thrive intellectually, socially and emotionally. Girls are supported in every aspect of their School life by dedicated staff who want them to fulfil their potential, have great fun whilst doing so and forge lasting friendships along the way.

Queen Mary’s School

Head - carole cameron Number of students - 205 Number of boarders - 68

‘uT SErvIAmuS’ - IN orDEr ThAT WE mAy SErvE

through loving life and enjoying learning, Queen Mary’s strives for excellence in every endeavour. the stimulating and varied curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team who bring out the best in each child. Whatever their passion, from canoeing to chemistry, Queen Mary’s size, ethos and flexibility provides a truly individual education.

Queenswood School

Head - Jo cameron Number of students - 460 Number of boarders - 235

IN horTIS rEGINAE

A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, situated in 120 acres of idyllic parkland just 20 minutes from king’s cross. Beyond excellent academic value added and exemplary pastoral care, Queenswood is renowned for creative arts and sport, and is the uk’s number one school for girls’ tennis.

Rodean School

Head - oliver Bond Number of students - 625 Number of boarders - 315

roEDEAN – A Truly holISTIC EDuCATIoN

roedean’s 630 girls thrive in a school which offers a genuinely holistic education, in which co-curricular pursuits complement rigorous academic study. Girls grow up at their own pace, confident, curious, and happy, they excel in the Performing Arts, and play sport overlooking the english channel, and have space to develop their talents and passion. roedean produces independent young women who will make their mark in the world.

Royal High School Bath

Head - kate reynolds Number of students - 775 Number of boarders - 130

GIrlS mAkING ThEIr mArk

the royal high School Bath (rhS) is a leading independent day and boarding ‘through-school’ for girls aged 3-18 in Bath providing outstanding, girl-centred, contemporary education. the school is one of 23 schools and two academies that are part of the uk’s leading educational charity - the Girls’ day School trust (GdSt) - specialists in girls’ only education for 150 years. in 2020 the royal high School Bath opened their outstanding, contemporary new Steinway Music School, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to every rhS pupil.

Rye St Antony

Head - Joanne croft (Acting) Number of students - 300 Number of boarders - 40

rye St Antony is an independent school for girls aged 3-18 and boys aged 3-11. developing young people’s talents to help them achieve academic success and personal happiness is at the heart of what we do, igniting curiosity and building confidence to take on new challenges. the opportunity to board means that rye becomes a second home for many, and our small class sizes and family atmosphere give every pupil a real sense of belonging within the rye community.

Sherborne Girls

Head - dr ruth Sullivan Number of students - 489 Number of boarders - 450

ThE PrIzE IS A FAIr oNE, AND ThE hoPE GrEAT

Sherborne Girls is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18. founded in 1899, it has been at the forefront of girls’ education in Britain for over 100 years and we are proud to be one of the leading full-boarding girls’ schools for all-round personal development and academic fulfilment.

St Catherine’s Bramley

Head - Alice Phillips Number of students - 640 Number of boarders - 135

‘lET uS Go oN….’ (hEBrEWS 6:1)

located adjacent to the beautiful Surrey hills, yet within an hour of london, St catherine’s has been educating girls successfully since 1885; it is a vibrant and busy academic school. Six School houses underpin the pastoral system, encouraging every girl to feel part of the community. on-site facilities are impressive, facilitating a broad extra-curricular programme.

St Francis College

Head - Bronwen Goulding Number of students - 350 Number of boarders - 50

Cor uNum, ANImA uNA oNE hEArT, oNE Soul

Set amidst the green residential environment of letchworth Garden city, the world’s first garden city, St. francis’ college stands tall in this enviable location. our academic achievements are outstanding and we have a solid tradition of academic rigour. however, we believe that academic success should be balanced with personal success in everything the girls do. the boarding house has a lovely family atmosphere supported by experienced boarding staff and academic tutors.

St George’s School for Girls Edinburgh

Head - Alex hems Number of students - 760 Number of boarders - 50

yES ShE CAN

St George’s combination of individual attention, small class sizes and flexibility make a difference. offering a modern, family-friendly boarding model, we are the only all-through girls’ school in edinburgh. our ‘yeS She cAn’ approach, embodied in the abundance of strong female rolemodels and wide ranging opportunities helps inspire every girl. examinations are in both english and Scottish qualifications.

St George’s School Ascot

Head - liz hewer Number of students - 270 Number of boarders - 100

vINCENT QuI SE vINCuNT (ThEy WIll CoNQuEr Who ovErComE ThEmSElvES)

A vibrant boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 providing an excellent academic education in a supportive and caring environment. Set in 30 acres of stunning grounds, only 30 minutes from central london, its friendly atmosphere, small classes, strong pastoral care and extensive opportunities for individual development make St George’s stand out from the crowd.

St Mary’s Calne

Head - dr felicia kirk Number of students - 360 Number of boarders - 290

CAlNE GIrlS CAN

founded in 1873, St Mary’s calne provides an exceptional, all-round education for girls (11-18). St Mary’s is committed to providing an education that will challenge and inspire its pupils, as well as helping them to achieve consistently outstanding exam results (ranked 2nd independent secondary school in the South West - The Sunday Times Parent Power, 2020). St Mary’s is the first independent school in the uk to be awarded the Platinum Science Mark Award.

St Mary’s School Ascot

Head - danuta Staunton Number of students - 390 Number of boarders - 375

FrEEDom oF SPIrIT, SINCErITy AND A ChEErFul DISPoSITIoN

St Mary’s School Ascot is a leading roman catholic boarding school for girls aged between 11-18. We are a small school on a beautiful 55-acre site where the girls work hard as part of a compassionate and friendly community. our superb facilities and excellent staff enable the girls to mature and flourish, to achieve outstanding academic results and reach their long-term goals. We are proud see them grow into independent young women of conscience and spirit.

St Mary’s School Cambridge

Head - charlotte Avery Number of students - 652 Number of boarders - 87

EmPoWErING GIrlS SINCE 1898

located in cambridge, St Mary’s School offers the best of a British education and an inspiring pathway to some of the most prestigious universities and careers in the world. Boarders join us from year 5 and live in our exceptional boarding house, which overlooks cambridge university’s beautiful Botanic Garden..

St Swithun’s School

Head - Jane Gandee Number of students - 518 Number of boarders - 227

CArITAS, humIlITAS, SINCErITAS

St Swithun’s is a renowned independent day, weekly and full-boarding school for girls set in 45 acres overlooking the hampshire downs on the outskirts of Winchester, yet only 50 minutes by train from central london. it offers excellent teaching, sporting and recreational facilities.

St Theresa’s School

Head - dr claire McShane Number of students - 640 Number of boarders - 80

St teresa’s is a thriving day and Boarding School for girls aged 4-18, situated in 55 acres in Surrey, with excellent transport links.

Small enough for each girl to be known individually, yet large enough for vibrancy and diversity, we have a record of exceptional pastoral care and outstanding academic results, adding remarkable value to our girls.Although academic endeavour is at the forefront, we espouse an ethos of roundedness, intellectual curiosity, and mental resilience.

Talbot Heath School

Head - Angharad holloway Number of students - 600 Number of boarders - 40

hoNour BEForE hoNourS

named as one of the most innovative and influential independent schools in the country. (i25 excellence in education Awards 2019) our boarders benefit from outstanding teaching that will enable them to access top university courses globally, wonderful pastoral care and unique ‘future-focused’ skills training. the experienced boarding staff provide a caring, safe, relaxed and family environment where all girls are nurtured and supported according to their individual needs.

The Mary Erskine School

Head - linda Moule Number of students - 778 Number of boarders - Girls only: 9

mITIS ET ForTIS (GENTlE AND STroNG)

the Mary erskine School is one of the oldest all girls’ schools in the uk, formed in 1694 and based in edinburgh, Scotland, with outstanding academic results and the opportunities for every girl to reach her full potential and become the best she can be. our family-centred, co-educational boarding experience provides first class facilities coupled with excellent pastoral and academic support.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls School

Head - kevin carson Number of students - 1011 Number of boarders - 104

rmS GIrlS ThINk DIFFErENTly

founded in 1788, royal Masonic School for Girls is situated in 300 acres of parkland, a short walk from rickmansworth train and tube station, just 30 minutes from central london and 25 minutes from heathrow. Academic results and co-curricular opportunities are as impressive as the facilities. rMS combines the very best of British education with a truly global outlook.

Thornton College

Head - Val holmes Number of students - 415 Number of boarders - 61

oNE oF ThE uk’S ToP NoNSElECTIvE SmAll SChoolS

At thornton, every Girl is encouraged to develop her talents to the full, not only in the classroom but through a board cocurricular programme which makes use of our modern facilities, including an award winning science building and purpose built expressive arts studio and 25 acres of beautiful grounds.

Truro High School for Girls

Head - Sarah Matthews Number of students - 340 Number of boarders - 50

AmBITIouS DrEAmS, BrIGhT FuTurES

founded in 1880, truro high is a topperforming day and boarding school for girls aged 4-18. A short drive from the beach, truro high delivers strong academics alongside a full programme of extra-curricular activities including sailing, yoga, Greenpower engineering and dance. All girls are individually known and nurtured and encouraged to try new things. Pupils develop an authentic sense of wellbeing and leave bold, ambitious and future ready.

Tudor Hall School

Head - Wendy Griffiths Number of students - 330 Number of boarders - 250

hABEo uT DEm

tudor hall is a thriving, vibrant, school which definitely ‘punches above its weight’. Academic results are excellent. Girls are not of one type, having been selected not just on their academic ability but also their personal strengths, creating a community where everybody recognises and celebrates its members as individuals.

Woldingham School

Head - Alex hutchinson Number of students - 582 Number of boarders - 314

CoNFIDENT, ComPASSIoNATE, CourAGEouS

Set in 700 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, Woldingham is one of the uk’s leading independent boarding and day schools for girls aged 11-18. With space to explore, roam and think, Woldingham is a happy, supportive and caring school enabling girls to thrive as individuals and achieve excellent examination results.

Wychwood School

Head - Andrea Johnson Number of students - 120 Number of boarders - 30

Wychwood is a unique day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 in central oxford. We know each girl, their strengths and their weaknesses and there is nowhere to hide. our small size means that we offer individual challenge and pastoral care to a far greater extent than can larger institutions.

Wycombe Abbey

Head - Jo duncan Number of students - 636 Number of boarders - 573

A WorlD lEADEr IN GIrlS’ BoArDING EDuCATIoN AND A PlACE WhErE ACADEmIC ExCEllENCE, EmPAThy AND INTEGrITy ThrIvE

ranked as the uk’s top boarding school (Sunday Times), Wycombe Abbey is a worldclass girls’ school, delivering high academic achievement with a holistic, rewarding educational experience and pastoral focus. Wycombe Abbey offers a modern approach to boarding with outstanding facilities and wonderful surroundings of 170 acres of parkland..