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Welcome

Did you know there are 536,109 pupils attending independent schools? That’s the highest level since records began in 1974. And with so much choice available, we hope this guide gives you a real feel of the sector and the different types of schools that are out there. If you’re still in the early stages of deciding what type of education to give your child, Elizabeth Ivens (page 8) looks at the benefits of an independent school education, the facilities and the plethora of extracurricular activities available. Her piece will really get your research off to a cracking start. We all know about the positive effects of being at one with nature and enjoying the green spaces of our local parks can have on us all, but for young children who are just beginning their learning journey, says Naomi Bartholomew, Headmistress of St Catherine’s Bramley on page 23, for young children – the benefits are manifold. Prep School Polwhele House in Cornwall discusses its plans to extend its educational offering to cover years nine to 11, meaning that pupils can stay at the school to take their GCSEs (page 32), while Manchester’s Bolton School looks back on its second Oxbridge Conference (page 52) where more than 80 pupils from seven regional schools and sixth-form colleges were invited to gain application expertise. Working with the local community is in the DNA of most independent schools, and this inclusivity demonstrates this kind of partnership at its very best.

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WHAT’S INSIDE? THE GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS • SPRING 2020

Prep 7/8+

Sixth Form 16+

It’s all in the name with Prep School: it prepares your child for Senior and public school. As the 11+ and Common Entrance exams loom on the horizon, education takes a decidedly serious turn as the hunt is on to find the perfect senior school for your child.

Nursery 2+

At this tender age, children are on the cusp of a school career that will span 16 years, finishing at 18. With exams and homework still a way off in the distance, at this age it’s all about developing a natural curiosity and learning through play. From page 20

Prepare to be amazed by the range of subjects from which pupils choose their A-levels or International Baccalaureate – from traditional disciplines like history and maths, to new ones like fashion. It’s crunch time and all in aid of securing a place at university. From page 52

From page 30

OUR SCHOOL TIMELINE… FROM NURSERY THROUGH TO SIXTH FORM

Pre-Prep 4+

Senior 11+, 13+

Starting in the year that your child turns five, small class sizes, dazzling teaching and stand-out facilities are the name of the game here. It’s never too early to assess your child’s true potential, and what better place to start than with a solid foundation at Pre-Prep. From page 23

With GCSEs and the new numerical grading system now firmly in place, a clutch of A*s might just not be enough any longer. The pressure is on to secure a clean sweep of grade nines – a nine is a higher grade than an A* and is for those of exceptional ability. From page 38

SMALL CLASS SIZES, dazzling

teaching and stand-out facilities ARE THE NAME OF THE GAME HERE

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Multiple choices Elizabeth Ivens outlines all of the independent-school options

In brief A roundup of all the latest news from independent schools across the country

ISOTY awards 2019 How the judging came to their decisions when choosing the 20 category winners

Expanding horizons The importance of a nursery education on social development and self-confidence

A world of possibilities

The next big step

Competition

The process of choosing a senior school Win a three-night family stay at Club Marvy on Turkey’s Aegean coast

A spotlight on Millfield’s diverse student body and how it enhances the community

Starting on the right path

Why focusing on pupil mindfulness and wellbeing is vital for achievement

The advantages of a prep education

The benefits of enrolling at an all-through school from pre-prep to sixth form

Opening doors An overview of Bolton School’s inclusive second Oxbridge Conference

Why you should consider prep school Thinking long-term

A broad view International Baccalaureate pupils at Sevenoaks School in Kent are wellprepared for university life

A look at the role green spaces play in young children’s learning

Come together

Ones to watch Star school alumni

School memories Anabel Kingsley on Trevor Roberts, London

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The new movement

ICOBIS-accredited international schools are great preparation for becoming part of a

Why the PSB framework is gaining traction

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DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Each chapter contains a map and listings of nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior schools and sixth forms.

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London South South East South West East Anglia East Midlands West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland International Listings

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et in 85 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, Framlingham College is a vibrant boarding and day school for boys and girls aged from three to 18. Here, pastoral care is paramount, with an emphasis on providing a safe, happy and secure environment. We believe that a happy child will thrive. A spirit of enquiry and a love of learning permeate our classrooms and corridors; lessons are engaging, challenging and inspire pupils to develop their creativity, cognitive flexibility and curiosity. In the sixth form, the emphasis is on breadth of study with a diverse range of A-levels, Pre-U and BTECs on offer. Pupils in years 10 and 12 have the opportunity to complete the HPQ and EPQ. For scholars, the scholarship pathways ensure that every pupil is stretched and challenged. Framlingham College is forward-thinking and as a 2020 Microsoft Showcase School, it’s leading the way in its use of technology to enhance learning: staff are committed to preparing our pupils for their adult world; a

world where innovation and technology will play an increasingly large part. The college has an outstanding sporting reputation and regularly competes in National Finals in major sports. It’s currently ranked fourth in the country for Hockey, and the school was shortlisted for the Independent Schools of the Year Sporting Achievement Award 2019. At the prep school, the No-OneOn-The-Bench policy means that every pupil in years three to eight plays in a competitive fixture each week. First-class facilities have been improved by the recent installation of ground-breaking video technology on the hockey pitch, which will enable the school to livestream matches, as well as enhance analysis and training. Framlingham is proud of its official partnerships with Royal Antwerp Hockey Club, Northants Cricket Club, MCC Foundation and Suffolk Cricket. The co-curricular programme is extensive. From years 3 to 13, pupils have the opportunity to try out more than 150 different activities ranging from street dance and drone flying to the ukulele band and bridge club. Making the most of the fantastic facilities, they’re

encouraged to try something new and discover a passion. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme is hugely successful and Framlingham College is ranked first in the region and fifth in the country for the number of awards achieved. The school’s Principal, Louise North comments: “We’re committed to instilling a lifelong curiosity and a love of enquiry in all our pupils. Here, we celebrate the individual and enable each child to find the confidence to follow their own path.” framlinghamcollege.co.uk/openmornings

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EDUCATION

MULTIPLE CHOICES

ELIZABETH IVENS explains the benefits of an independent school education and looks at the different types to consider from boarding to co-ed, as well as the facilities, curriculum and extracurricular activities

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the social and cultural experience of all pupils.” When it comes to choosing an independent education, the sector provides a lot of choice for all age groups. From the early days of boysonly public schools, the mix has changed to offer co-ed, girls’ or boys’ or a combination, often called the ‘diamond’ model.

CO-ED OR SINGLE-SEX? Magnus Bashaarat, Head of Bedales in Hampshire, believes choice is a key factor for parents: “The UK independent sector offers a wide choice of schools to prospective students and parents - in location, facilities, provision, traditions, ethos and approach, with many of them offering a broad curriculum and a wide range of opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.” At Bedales, around two-thirds of its 462 pupils board between 13 and 18. The school also has a pre-prep and prep school. Unusually, the school has offered co-education almost throughout its history, making it one of the

first co-ed schools in the UK. Magnus Bashaarat believes the school’s “progressive liberal education exposes students to a broad range of intellectual skills and content and prioritises critical thinking and problem-solving over content acquisition”. Single-sex schools have long been a mainstay of the UK independent school system and are often the first image of boarding school newcomers to the sector visualise. Latest figures show that far from the decline that was once forecast, they’re in fact experiencing a resurgence, with around a fifth of all ISC schools being single sex. Many now have formal or informal links with other schools to ensure opportunities to mix, while being dedicated to their core ethos.

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Dr Ruth Sullivan, Headmistress at Sherborne Girls in Dorset, said that while her school remained ‘true to the single-sex ethos in the classroom and boarding houses’, pupils had the ‘best of both worlds’ because of St Andrew’s Prep, Eastbourne the school’s location: “Sherborne is home to two of the country’s leading single-sex full-boarding schools: Sherborne Girls and Sherborne School. The longheld, traditional links between the two schools have recently been strengthened by a greater aligning of social events, cocurricular activities and academic enrichment opportunities, meaning we’re able to deliver the teaching and learning benefits of

f you send your child to a UK independent school, they’ll become part of one of the most successful education systems in the world. Despite recent political and economic turbulence, the latest figures reveal a thriving sector responding well to uncertainty and continuing to embrace change. In its latest census, the Independent Schools Council (ISC), the umbrella organisation representing more than 1,300 independent schools, attended by 80 per cent of all independent-school children in the UK, recorded its highest number of pupils since records began in 1974. Crucially, numbers have been swelled by a rising number of pupils who receive fee assistance. At the same time, figures showed schools are working harder to keep fee increases low, with an average rise of 3.9 per cent a year over the last decade, and are broadening outreach with many involved in partnerships with the state sector. This comes as no surprise to Julie Robinson, ISC Chief Executive, who’s proud of the sector’s commitment: “Our schools want to help all children thrive and are committed to widening access for children from a range of different backgrounds. Independent schools provided over £420m in means-tested bursaries and scholarships last year alone, transforming the lives of children and young people across the country and broadening

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“PREP SCHOOLS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM FROM AN early age. By the age of 7 or 8 it starts to

become apparent if a child is interested or talented IN SPORT, MUSIC OR THE CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS AND THE STATE SECTOR, SADLY, CANNOT ALWAYS OFFER THESE”

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EDUCATION

THE NATURE OF UK BOARDING SCHOOLS also means they’re attractive to international students WHO FORM A STEADILY RISING NUMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL POPULATION a girls’ school, alongside the social normality found in a co-educational setting.” Other schools educate boys and girls together for part of their educational journey while separating them in lessons at key ages, usually between 11 and 16: the so-called ‘diamond model’.

GOING FULL-BOARD? At Stamford School in Lincolnshire, boys and girls study in single-sex classes up to GCSE, coming back together at sixth form, explained Head Nick Gallop: “For us the diamond model offers the best of both worlds – providing young people with opportunities and space to mature socially and excel academically. I see vibrant single-sex lessons every day, that are adapted and tailored really precisely to the specific learning approaches of girls and boys.’ The nature of UK boarding schools also means they’re attractive to international students who form a steadily rising number of the independent school population. Dr Sullivan at Sherborne believes fullboarding schools are attractive to international students because of the immersive nature of the schools.

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She says: “As a full-boarding school, the complete week gives us the ability and time to be creative with the curriculum and offer a breadth of opportunity that doesn’t result in a mass exodus at weekends – something very relevant for international pupils.” At Stamford, Nick Gallop agreed boarding engendered a sense of community, gave pupils the opportunity to make friends with pupils of other cultures and said it also encouraged mentoring: “Mentoring is a big part of our boarding culture: staff and other students – younger or older – give each other help, support and encouragement.” Meanwhile Gareth Jones, Head of St Andrew’s Prep in Eastbourne, said considering an independent school at primary or prep level offered some key advantages.

PREPPING FOR THE FUTURE? Mr Jones said children at prep schools were exposed to subject specialists at an earlier age than if they remained in a state primary school which had ‘huge advantages in terms of academic development but, often, in a nonpressurised way’.

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Prep schools also provide an early arena for children to participate in the huge variety of extra and co-curricular activities for which independent schools are renowned. Mr Jones explains: “Prep schools provide opportunities to develop skills beyond the classroom from an early age. By the age of seven or eight, it starts to become apparent if a child is interested or talented in sport, music or the creative and performing arts and the state sector, sadly, cannot always offer these.” At the ISC, Julie Robinson said the ‘strong reputation’ of independent schools attracted many international students from all over the world to the UK, adding: “These students bring with them a global perspective and enrich the community, whille accessing a vital pipeline to British universities.”

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Northwood College Junior School, Middlesex The school has launched an exciting new initiative to ban ‘princess culture’ and replace it with a superhero campaign to empower its young female pupils and help them understand their worth as young women. Girls are given superhero capes for a range of ‘extraordinary behaviours’, such as random acts of kindness, academic excellence and sporting behaviours. The girls are encouraged to create their own superhero persona to celebrate their ambition, courage and individual strengths.

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Head Girl and Boy, Anna Kingsley and Jack Meeks (both 15) were given the Joint Head Teacher positions for a day as part of their responsible new roles’ induction.

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In full bloom

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Thanks to the opening of the school’s Biophilic classroom, designed as an open learning space on plants and nature, Putney High School have been invited to Chelsea Flower Show 2020 to share their research on how plants, nature and biophilic design (using natural materials) can positively impact pupils’ wellbeing and learning. The students had a major input in the study, learning about and caring for the plants, and their feedback has helped inform the design of the school’s Chelsea exhibit.

Senior pupils recently joined the nursery and kindergarten classes in their Forest School. The littlest learners loved welcoming the older students and showing them how to make the perfect mud pie.

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A total of 22 pupils have received offers to study at Oxford and Cambridge across a wide range of subjects including English, classics, history, maths and computer sciences.

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Sporting triumph

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Cranleigh School, Surrey

Year seven pupil Freddie Barrington-Chance secured a podium finish at a prestigious cross-country event. He was part of a team that travelled to Giggleswick School to compete at the high-profile Catteral Shield, against runners from across Cheshire and the north of England.

A new staff member has been recruited to enhance wellbeing: adorable cockapoo, Jasper. He has been working alongside the school nurse, greeting staff in the morning and visiting pupils in lessons. Staff have noticed a positive change, while pupils say that they find him therapeutic.

The school’s 1st XV rugby team were presented with the prestigious Schools Trophy after they finished first in the Daily Mail Schools Merit Table for the first time, ahead of 103 top UK rugby schools. The team were unbeaten all season for only the fifth time since rugby started in 1916.

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A fresh start

Beaudesert School, Gloucestershire Nursery and reception pupils were lucky enough to be the first to sample the school’s brand-new makeover. Beaudesert’s refurbishment includes bright, multi-sensory spaces for the nursery, such as an outdoor classroom and creative room to encourage fun educational arts and crafts for little ones. The reception classes have also enjoyed their new free-flowing classroom, and the chance to learn outside in the Forest School zone.

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Dulwich as the new Head in September.

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A night for Malala Oxford High School

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will take over as Head of Redmaids’ High School, Bristol

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An event was held to welcome the parents of activist and Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, and support her charity, which gives girls born into oppression access to education. Charity prefects Amina, Alice and Claudia organised a screening of the documentary He Named Me Malala and a panel discussion on girls’ education.

Everybody dance now

The Girls’ Day School Trust recently held a Day of Dance at the world-famous Pineapple Studios for aspiring young dancers so they could learn what life is like as a professional. A group of 178 girls spent the day attending workshops for ballet, hip hop, commercial street, lyrical jazz, musical theatre and contemporary dance taught by successful pros who’ve choreographed for stars like Beyoncé.

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AWARDS

DR HELEN WRIGHT, chair of our Independent Schools of the Year 2019 awards explains how she and the panel of judges reached their decision when selecting the winners of each of the 20 categories…

t was an enormous pleasure and privilege to chair the judging panel again for last year’s Independent Schools of the Year Awards! The panel once again brought together highly experienced leaders in the world of independent education. Between them, the judges possessed an unrivalled combined wealth of wisdom and insight into how great schools operate, and they had a particularly hard task: with more than 250 entries from every corner of the UK, the winners were true stars in their field. Judging culminated with an awards ceremony held in October at Knightsbridge’s Royal Yacht Thames Club, with more than 200 guests in attendance. Student experience was the focus, and this shines through in the stories you’ll read in this issue. As parents, you know that above all, you want your child to be happy at school. To become confident and self-assured, children need to feel fulfilled, valued and have access to opportunities that match their strengths, while being supported in weaker areas. This is what parents are – quite rightly – looking for. Great schools – and you’ll read about many of them in the next few pages – believe in their pupils’ ability to grow, develop, and become the best of themselves. As judges, it was uplifting to see and feel the energy in the sector. These schools are vibrant, exciting places which are constantly evolving to respond to the individual needs of their students. There’s a school for every child, and our children are extremely fortunate to have such wonderful choice. The judging process was extremely thorough… and

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difficult! So many entries were outstanding that it was hard to choose winners. This is a real testament to the efforts of the teachers and school leaders who work so hard to provide for the children in their care. So, enjoy reading the stories behind some of the Independent Schools of the Year, and join us in celebrating the experiences of children in schools across the country.

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NURSERY

EXPANDING HORIZONS

ending your child to nursery is one of the biggest steps that parents have to make. It can be a big decision, but attending nursery will have a positive impact on a little one’s capabilities and social skills. I believe a nursery education gives kids the opportunity to flourish and thrive throughout their school lives. According to research, a child’s brain develops most in the first five years of their life. In this time, they develop emotions, behaviour and speech among much more. At nursery school, the outdoor environment is hugely important. Discovering the outside world is proved to be beneficial to a child’s education. Not only does exploring the natural environment provide children with valuable fresh air and exercise, but they gain an insight into the world around them, while learning how to question their discoveries. At Ipswich High School’s Woodland Pre-Prep, we’re fortunate to have a Forest School and Beach School on our 87-acre Suffolk countryside campus. The woodland in our grounds and the beach, at nearby Felixstowe, offer a unique opportunity to learn in an ever-

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changing environment. Being out of the classroom captures our pupils’ curiosity, stimulates their senses, builds their self-confidence and nurtures their wellbeing. Our outdoor space is a place where children are encouraged to explore and let their imaginations run wild with activities including construction, water play, climbing and balancing, as well as an outdoor kitchen and garden area. However, it’s not only outdoor learning that children benefit from. Highly qualified teachers in the independent education sector arrange daily activities to develop numeracy and literacy skills from an early age, in a stimulating and engaging way. We believe in

encouraging and inspiring pupils to develop their personal, social and emotional skills by taking part in achievable, yet challenging, tasks and activities. We also have specialist teaching staff across music, sport, languages and the arts who are able to identify gifted individuals and nurture their talent through the years. Giving children a nursery education is beneficial for a number of reasons, including developing social, speech and language skills. The benefits are apparent. Historically, over the past two years, children who have attended the school’s preprep have scored a ‘good level of development’ at the end of the Time spent outdoors is beneficial for fresh air, exercise and engaging with the natural world

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Many of our pupils exceed the areas of the EYFS curriculum at the end of reception. It can also be helpful for the schedules of working parents or those families which already have other children in the school. Nursery schools often provide a wraparound care with breakfast and afterschool clubs. Pupils can either do a morning session from 8.35am until 11.45am or a full day until 3.25pm. Dependent on their age, it’s recommended that children attend for a minimum of three mornings a week from the age of three and five mornings from the age of four. This is so the children can adopt good learning habits which become more evident as they progress through each year group. The pupils are able to build a strong rapport with their teachers and develop their awareness of day-to-day routines at school, which makes the transition into reception a smoother process. At Ipswich High School, our nursery provision instils the same values as those developed throughout the whole school community. We aim to develop a broad range of intellectual, creative, practical, physical and social skills for our pupils.

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LISA FINCH, Head of Ipswich High School’s Pre-Prep and Prep explains the importance of nursery education in a child’s development, from nurturing talent to building self-confidence

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A nursery education is a great way to instil social skills in a child

THE PUPILS ARE ABLE TO BUILD A STRONG RAPPORT WITH THEIR TEACHERS and develop their awareness of day-to-day routines at school, WHICH MAKES THE TRANSITION INTO RECEPTION A SMOOTHER PROCESS

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homas Mann’s great novel of the German canon, Buddenbrooks, follows the Buddenbrook family through the 19th century in their public and private moments. Seen through the eyes of four generations, it is the third generation of Buddenbrooks whose emotional lives are revealed most fully to the reader, in the characters of siblings Thomas, Christian and Antonie (“Tony” in the novel). In the narrow community of provincial burghers in which they live, we come to know the family’s business and business associations, their personal relationships, and their response to events we now know as history. Thomas’ life is devoted to business, and Antonie to the

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continuance of the family name; Christian suffers from “his nerves” and is unable to sustain the working life – instead, he is a “club” man, an entertaining mimic and teller of inappropriate stories. Had he known the term, Thomas Mann would surely have said something to the reader in the first chapter of the novel about the narrow “choice tunnels” of his characters, i.e. their over-identification with a particular response to any given situation. He may also have mentioned calmness and why lasting happiness eludes the trio, because they inevitably default to the same emotions; for the Buddenbrooks, “the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion” is not

theirs to enjoy. Being calm allows us to easily orient back from strong emotion, and although mental wellbeing has always been predicated on the idea of “happy”, it is calmness that is by far the more important emotion for our pupils (and the Buddenbrooks) to learn. In a state of calmness, many things are possible. Certainly, we are able to think with more depth and in a sustained way, for calmness allows room for considered choices rather than those at which we grab when we’re in a heightened state of emotion, and which we may regret after the first flush of feeling has passed. Promoting focus, calmness lets emotions flow in and out to be minutely considered or discounted; take your cue from hunting dogs here – witness the “snort” of a spaniel on a scent as he expels all other scents other than the one he is following. Calmness also creates opportunities for solution seeking; if you aren’t calm, you’ll always return to your default setting, one that may or may not benefit sound decision making and certainly may not contribute to goodquality learning. Calm thinkers are tenacious and robust in the classroom; to them is given the gift of clear, uncluttered thought. So, how do we help our pupils to value calm, and what strategies should we teach them so that they achieve that state? Modelling calmness (at home and in the classroom) is vital; calmness keeps everyone’s emotional gauge at “cool”, so when meeting conflict, you have energy to deal with it. Being calm demands complex and sustained energy (not the short bursts required for anger), and therefore a welcome side hustle to calmness is that calm people exercise more and eat better. And calmness role models? Who are these paragons? Often, they are no-one out of the ordinary; just regular people in our lives and the lives of our children, but whom we might overlook. To ensure these role models surround you in enough numbers, apply a simple calmness checklist and encourage your children to do the same, ask yourself three questions: do my friends demonstrate balance in their everyday responses? Are they optimistic about life, despite setbacks? And do they have a core strength which sustains them? You should be able to answer: “Yes, I have some of those people in my life” (not all the people in your life), and thus ensure plenty of calmness on the “calm-o-metre”. Conversely, if the answer is no, particularly in regards your children’s friends, you might want to think about encouraging a better balance in the people with whom they want to spend time. Knighton House School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PY, 01258 452065, knightonhouse.co.uk

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A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

NAOMI BARTHOLOMEW, head of St Catherine’s Prep School, Bramley discusses the importance of green spaces for young learners independentschoolparent.com

e already know of the strong environmental impact of providing green spaces in our prep and primary schools. Green spaces filter pollutants and dust, provide shade and reduce soil erosion. They also provide important habitats for wildlife and many schools will take advantage of the outdoor learning opportunities that green spaces provide. Encouraging young children to observe very closely and learn first-hand about life cycles – and the need to care for habitats – enable powerful early eco lessons. Many schools will have bug and bee hotels and projects and activities about mini-beasts, butterflies and birds. Children love foraging and exploring, building on their natural curiosity. Such lessons give chances for children to learn through doing, making and experiencing which is such a key element in a successful primary education. It’s important that we ask children to look at their immediate environment: from that starting point, we help them to understand the interconnectedness we have with the natural world. Just this morning, I spoke to the

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pupils in assembly about the need to protect bumblebees and we were quickly discussing climate change, palm oil and plastics in our oceans. We started with our own cottage garden and were thinking globally within minutes. Building children’s awareness of our actions and the impact they have on the world, whether that be here and now or far away and centuries ahead in time, will make a difference for their future. We’re educating and raising the global citizens of the future and children’s understanding of our interdependence with one other and the natural world is essential. We make sure our pupils are aware of global changes and the need for us all to change our interaction with the natural world. These topics can actually be quite overwhelming for young children, especially when they hear of our planet being at risk. Hence, we need to engage them in appropriate environmental tasks, such as helping to sort recycling, taking part in

observations such as the Big Garden Birdwatch run by the RSPB and ensuring that they’re playing a role in protecting their immediate outdoor environments. Through these efforts, we can help children believe that they can make a difference to the future we’ve started. Whether that be via schools participating in Green Flag status, hosting visiting farms, exploring the local environment or one of our outstanding resources (the Natural History Museum, the Eden Project or connecting with local national park rangers or the National Trust) there is an abundance of valuable environmental tools with which to teach young children. Creating positions of responsibility for children, such as Eco Warriors and including jobs such as recycling within school can make immediate impact. Here at St Catherine’s, we’ve invested heavily in our green

THE ROLE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD GREENSPACE IN CHILDREN’S SPATIAL WORKING MEMORY, ELIRINI FLOURI 2018. GREEN SPACE, MENTAL WELLBEING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES, STEPHEN MORTON 2016

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Outdoor learning encourages a young child’s natural curiosity

spaces and outdoor learning opportunities, alongside our science laboratories as we believe learning should take place both in and outside of the classroom. Recent research from psychologist, Flouri, based at University College London concludes that children tend to fare better academically if they have ample access to green spaces. Flouri finds that children with daily access to green spaces score higher in spatial working memory tests and are able to retain visual information long enough to process it and make use of it to solve problems. This is a tremendous endorsement of the cognitive benefits of outdoor learning and the important role green spaces play in developing young minds. A final and very powerful reason to include green spaces within school environments is the indisputable positive impact on mental well-being. Children are living in a fast-paced world, both real and virtual, with increasing amounts of screen time interrupting their interactions with nature. We know that green spaces reduce stress and sadness and lift our mood, making us all feel better. Government research into the public health benefits of green spaces describe them as ‘restorative, uplifting

and healing for both physical and mental health.’ I can think of no better reason to ensure that we protect and continue to include green space in every primary school in the country.

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Top ten reasons for children to spend time outdoors: • Encourages their natural curiosity • Encourages them to be active in their learning • Encourages them to become more observant • Helps their cognition, especially their visual spatial memory • Helps them build connections in their learning • Builds confidence and resilience • Reduces stress and sadness • Promotes a sense of wellbeing • Encourages them to appreciate their immediate environment • Builds greater sense of environmental awareness

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PRE-PREP Being happy at pre-prep age lays a good foundation for later life

WE’RE ALREADY SEEING THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF THIS NEW CURRICULUM ELEMENT, in terms of how the

children are expressing themselves and their understanding of emotional regulation. ALREADY, THEY’RE VOICING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF ‘I HAVEN’T ACHIEVED IT YET’. THE IDEA OF GROWTH MINDSET HAS CAUGHT THEIR IMAGINATION AND IS SPURRING THEM ON

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STARTING ON THE RIGHT PATH Sally Harrod, Head of Bow, Durham School’s Pre-Prep says a focus on pupil wellbeing and mindfulness lays the foundations for a happy, high-achieving educational journey

hroughout Durham School there is a pride in offering pupils a complete education, based around our long-held values of Moral Integrity, Ambition, Responsibility and Kindness. (M.A.R.K.) By taking a holistic approach to education, we prepare children for everything which may be in store – instilling an aspiration for achievement, a respect for others and a confidence for life. At a basic level, children at the lower end of the school being happy really offers the best path for realising their potential as they progress through their education. Pre-prep at Bow, Durham School focuses on a creative curriculum – it’s very much about hands-on and creative learning that really engages the children and places emphasis on their social and emotional development. Being happy puts pre-prep children on the path for realising their potential

Children learn in a safe, caring and family orientated environment where they feel comfortable, happy and secure, building their self-confidence and independence.

Mental wellbeing at the forefront

Towards the end of the last summer term, we began to introduce wellbeing and mindfulness into the curriculum for Bow’s Pre-Prep and Prep pupils – helping them to take care of their emotions and teaching them strategies to be mindful of their feelings. While it’s reasonable to assume every educator of young children would put social and emotional wellbeing at the centre of school life, Durham School has always set itself apart in this area of education. But in the past year at Bow, we’ve really drawn it out; made it more explicit and talked about it in a more focused, open way than we have before. This starts with the children learning how to problem solve, how to deal with challenges and how to build their resilience. Children being able to access the tools which help them identify their feelings and learn how to deal with a range of emotions is such a valuable element to early education. It comes as part and parcel of creating a happy child who understands him or herself.

DURHAM SCHOOL’S VALUES SYSTEM:

M is for Moral Integrity, A is for Ambition, R is for Responsibility and K is for Kindness. = M. A. R. K.

Parental support

Parents are very aware of the need for the social and emotional education. In our experience, they’re very keen to learn about that aspect of our curriculum, and need little convincing of the benefits it can bring. Parents are very much on board with Bow’s belief that it equips children with the necessary skills for taking on the challenges of more formalised learning as they progress through their education journey.

Immediate impact

We’re already seeing the positive impact of this new curriculum element, in terms of how the children are expressing themselves and their understanding of emotional regulation. Already, they’re voicing their understanding of ‘I haven’t achieved it yet’. The idea of growth mindset has caught their imagination, and is spurring them on in many areas of school life.

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Initially the drive towards pupil wellbeing in itself gave teaching staff tools they could consider using in their everyday lives, but now we’re rolling it out into a more structured programme, focusing on staff wellbeing too. Happy teachers are going to give the children they’re teaching the best learning experience. Putting mindfulness onto the curriculum at Bow reinforces the paramount importance of our children’s happiness and wellbeing while teaching every one of them that they can shine – whatever their talent may be. By providing a nurturing and supportive environment, staff will help to develop the children’s social and emotional skills, build resilience and self-esteem, as well as promote confidence for life. independentschoolparent.com

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UCS Junior Branch’s supportive environment helps facilitate learning

Why you should consider prep school says RUTH PFIZENMAIER TAYLOR, Senior Teacher, UCS Junior Branch independentschoolparent.com

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hat do you believe is most important for children growing up in the UK today to live a happy adult life?” This is one of the five Big Questions asked by The Royal Foundation’s current survey of adults in the UK (5bigquestions.org.uk). As parents, we want many things for our children. We want them to be happy and healthy; we want them to have friends and positive relationships with others; we want them to be resourceful and emotionally resilient; we want their lives to be fulfilling. Often, we wish to give them the opportunities that we ourselves never had. As a child, I received an excellent statesector education. As an educator, I’ve taught in outstanding state-maintained primary schools alongside talented teachers. Before joining UCS Junior Branch, I would have sent my child to a state primary school without even considering the independent sector. Perhaps it might have been option at 11+, but certainly not at seven years old. However, my time at UCS Junior Branch, a north London day school for boys

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aged seven to 11, has opened my eyes to the advantages a prep school education can bring. All three schools in the UCS FoundationUCS Pre-Prep (for boys aged four to seven), the Junior Branch and the Senior School (11 to 18, with a co-ed sixth form) are academically selective. Our boys join the Junior Branch in year three, aged seven or eight, having sat our 7+ assessments during the preceding academic year. Many join us from UCS Pre-Prep; others At UCS Junior Branch, the boys have two science lessons a week

arrive from independent and state schools across north London and beyond. Most boys then continue straight through with us into the Senior School, without having to undergo the 11+ selection process. Writing as both a teacher and a parent, it’s worth noting that no two prep schools are the same. Some, like UCS Junior Branch, will be through schools; others will prepare children for the 11+ or the 13+. I’d encourage you to visit as many as you can to find the right school for your child and your family.

DAY-TO-DAY LEARNING Here at the Junior Branch, the boys have lessons in English and maths every day; science, MFL (French and Spanish) and music twice a week; weekly double lessons of history and geography; one or two afternoons dedicated to games (including rugby, football, hockey, cricket, squash, skiing, tennis, cross-country running,

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Prep schools often have peer-mentoring programmes to help nurture the community

environment ensure that every child receives the support and attention needed. At the Junior Branch, the boys start each day with their form tutor: the first point of pastoral contact for parents and carers. We also have a deputy head dedicated to pastoral care. In addition, inter-year support networks are built through peer-mentoring and buddy programmes.

A VARIED EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMME helps to tailor your child’s education to THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND INTERESTS athletics, sailing and golf) as well as PE (ball skills, dance, table tennis and swimming); an afternoon of art and design and technology a week; weekly PSHEE (personal, social, health and economics education) and drama lessons.

SPECIALIST TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF A school’s greatest asset is its staff. Every Junior Branch teacher holds Qualified Teacher status and is passionate about their specialist subject. As a result, lessons are both inspiring and challenging. Our support staff, including our office team, school doctor and nurses, librarian, caretaker and emotional literacy support and teaching assistants, are also valuable members of our school community.

PASTORAL CARE Small class sizes and a warm and nurturing

EXTRACURRICULAR AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES A varied extracurricular programme helps to tailor your child’s education to their specific needs and interests. From academic extension and booster clubs, to oil painting club, chess club, Latin club, bird-watching club, karate club, running club, netball club, Minecraft club and LAMDAthere’s something for everyone at the Junior Branch. If boys discover a gap in the teachers’ offerings, then they have the option to create their own pupil-led club. We also encourage the boys to take individual instrument lessons with our peripatetic music teachers. Whether it’s travelling by tube to explore the banks of the Thames or touring London’s museums, we leave the classroom whenever possible to take field trips to local educational attractions. Every child develops their

resilience and self-confidence on outdoor learning residential trips in the UK and France. Several optional extracurricular trips are offered too, including overseas sporting tours and a cross-curricular cultural tour of Pompeii.

ENGAGEMENT WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY As a school community, we’ve been encouraging our boys to donate their time to charitable causes rather than just their pocket money. Throughout the winter, boys put their cookery skills to good use and volunteer their lunchtimes to prepare weekly meals for diners at a local homeless shelter. Each term, boys visit a local centre for older people with complex needs including dementia. The boys are keen to chat and play games with the centre’s attendees and, when a piano suddenly appeared last visit, they decided to give residents an impromptu musical concert!

ENHANCED FACILITIES Whether they’re carrying out experiments in the science laboratory, sculpting clay in the art studio, cooking in the child-sized food technology kitchens or tackling on the UCS Foundation’s pitches, our school environment helps to facilitate our boys’ learning. Parents also appreciate the wrap-around care offered by prep schools. Here at the Junior Branch, busy parents and carers are able to drop their child off at 7.45am and pick them up after homework club at 5pm. independentschoolparent.com

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THINKING LONG-TERM Polwhele House in Cornwall is adding years nine to 11 to its educational offering. The school’s headteacher, HILARY MANN writes on the growing trend of all-through schools

chools in Finland run from seven to 16 years. Usually cited as one of the most progressive and successful education systems in the world, the Finns believe that remaining in a relatively small school close to home has educational benefits which will allow children to achieve their full potential. Learning in a supportive environment, where children know the adults, and the teachers are well aware of the children’s strengths and weaknesses, allows educators to focus on each individual as they progress through the school. This enables the development of long-term relationships which benefits

Learning in a seamless environment means teachers are aware of each individual pupil’s qualities

learners from both educational and pastoral perspectives. Subject leaders with a passion for their area of expertise and further study behind them can inspire class teachers of younger children as they share ideas about the structure of programmes of study across the school, while teachers of younger children can explain how to engage children holistically. Planning from three to 16 years can create a seamless curriculum where elements are introduced and followed through with logic and cohesion. Senior and junior teachers can use their differing strengths to inspire each other and enhance the children’s school experience. This isn’t an opportunity to start cramming for GCSEs as children enter reception, it’s a means to ensure that the skills appropriate to each stage of

Younger pupils can take inspiration from the senior students’ achievements

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education are acknowledged and catered for, allowing individual children to develop the skills of learning and employ them across the curriculum. Having facilities used by the older children benefits their younger schoolmates. Pre-prep art lessons conducted in an environment surrounded by inspirational creations from talented teenagers can only encourage the younger children, while the chance to use the science lab can be a real treat. Most independent schools have a particular USP. At Polwhele House, we have equestrian and performing arts programmes, which draw children from across the county to join our school. There are no senior schools in our area of the West Country capable of supporting either of these strands of interest. Children who leave us have had to abandon their interest as a facet of their day-to-day education, or travel far from home to a boarding school – and, of course, not all children are suited to this alternative. Being able to accommodate young people up to 16 years means that we can help them acquire qualifications which match their passions and ensure that they continue to be fully engaged in their educational journey.

One of the features of schools, which parents enjoy, is building friendships with other parents. This sense of community often benefits the whole school, with parental associations fundraising for projects, or lending their time and skills to benefit the school as a whole. Once children have left the primary phase of education, relationships are more difficult to build and the usual practice of gathering to collect young children passes, leaving parents unfamiliar to each other in the school community. In an all-through education system, the community can develop as new families join, supporting the development of social activities as well as educational initiatives. It’s then also easier to help parents understand how best to support their children’s education at different stages. Many types of school can deliver education successfully, but an all-through school can make it a lifestyle. As we embark on our journey to grow our traditional prep school into an all-through school, we know that we’re offering a type of education which fulfils a real need in the community, while enhancing the education of our children. This is our primary aspiration – and a goal we can now deliver.

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A NEW MOVEMENT Rebecca Moore explores the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate Programme which is proving popular in the independent sector

ritish education, particularly in the independent sector, is predominantly steeped in tradition, but the way senior schools select pupils has changed significantly over the last five years, with the introduction of ISEB common pre-tests, as Common Entrance no longer serves as the entrance test to independent senior schools. Toby Payne-Cook, at Marlborough House and PreSenior Baccalaureate leader comments on the desire for change: “We consistently hear from senior school headteachers that children leaving prep schools lack independence, a thirst for learning and the skills to thrive in senior school and beyond,” he says. “This has provided an opportunity to modernise our curriculum, giving children the chance to rediscover their love of learning.” The PSB started with just four schools in 2012 and has now grown to over 30; since 2015 the framework has been developed to offer certificates of achievement at 11+ as well as 13+, with pupils from PSB schools moving on to some of

The new PSB curriculum system aims to prioritise both knowledge and essential skills

the UK’s top senior schools. Marlborough House is one of the latest to join, transitioning towards this knowledge-rich, skills-orientated framework for years seven and eight. But what exactly is the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate programme and what does this mean for our children’s education? “The PSB is a framework designed to The framework is expected highlight and develop to better prepare children for the importance of senior school and beyond skills in a modern 21st century education, built upon character and leaning virtues,” explains Payne-Cook. Aiming to prepare children for the challenges of life in senior schools, the PSB allows children to

THE PSB IS A FRAMEWORK DESIGNED TO highlight and develop the importance of skills in A MODERN 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION develop not just academically but personally, socially, culturally and spiritually. “A wide variety of skills are developed and applied during the learning process; skills that will increase capabilities, competence and success in future personal and professional life,” continues Payne-Cook. “The PSB underpins our approach to teaching and learning.” With leading senior schools accepting PSB students, this movement is making waves. Andrew Leale, director of admissions at Tonbridge

School says: “We’ve moved away from the requirement to pass CE to confirm entry, in large part, to allow schools to offer a programme of study which will better suit the needs of their pupils.” “The buzz among teachers and children in our current year seven, who started their PSB journey at Marlborough House, is testament to this fresh approach to learning and skill development.” PayneCook continues: “The PSB will enable children to leave with a toolbox of skills rather than just a briefcase of grades.” independentschoolparent.com

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pplying for a place at one of the world’s top universities has always been a competitive process. But in today’s globally mobile society, that competition has taken on a whole new level. Along with flawless grades and a long list of extracurricular interests, students need to show they have the potential to flourish in the international marketplace. That’s why young people who’ve had an international education in the Middle East region could have an advantage in the competition for a top university place.

INTERNATIONAL VIEWPOINT The reasoning behind this is that to address the world’s most pressing issues, universities need candidates who can demonstrate their ability to contribute to society on a worldwide basis. Deanna Ford, a Harvard graduate and member of its interview committee sees this first hand. “I help students in the USA, UK

and beyond to secure places at the university of their choice, and the level of competition is astonishing,” she says. “But you have to remember that, in the business world, taking an international view is second nature, which is why these places look for globally-minded applicants.”

BROADENING HORIZONS So how can students with international experience continue to build on the global skills and qualities that universities are interested in? Deanna explains that she’s raising her children to develop an international outlook. “In America, where I live, school summer holidays are three months long. It’s usual for children to go to summer camps for up to six weeks, and my own children have attended international ones in the UK since they were 11. I think it prevents them from living in an American bubble. “They learn so much from mixing with children from Europe, India and Asia, and get to understand different perspectives and points of view that will serve them well in the future,” adds Deanna.

WORKING TOGETHER An international approach is crucial for collaboration, a skill which is in high demand in both the business and academic worlds. Dr Saroj Velamakanni, who completed his PhD at Cambridge University is a guest lecturer and sits on the interview panel at the university for medicine

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and natural sciences. “Students need to demonstrate cross-cultural experience, and the potential to interact and work with different cultures in business.” In Saroj’s view, university applicants make a more powerful impact in an interview if they’re already thinking in this way. “I still remember one student who had spent time in a top Indian hospital before he applied. He spoke about developments there; how artificial intelligence was improving efficiency and how he envisaged we could use the same thing in the UK. It was the perfect marriage of ideas and aptitude.” This idea of fusing education with empathy and the need to improve the human experience is what lies at the very core of O-Labs Education – Oxford Summer Courses’ new sister company. Offering an immersive programme of STEM

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AN EYE ON THE FUTURE Universities wanting their students to thrive in

the global marketplace and work towards the greater good are becoming more creative in their approach. “Encouraging students to investigate international working and studying possibilities, including internships, camps and stints at NGOs is a good place to start,” says Saroj. “Learning is a constant process, which is why it’s so important to develop a deep curiosity about new ideas and new experiences from within, but crucially, also outside of your home country.” The benefits are clear. Today’s global student will not only be better placed to compete for a place at university, they’ll also be well equipped to contribute to the wider world.

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hoosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. This topic has been even more on my mind than usual recently, either in light of the results of senior school assessments that Highfield and Brookham pupils have taken, meetings with current parents to advise on next schools, or from the opposite perspective of meeting prospective parents. We welcomed many to our open morning at the beginning of January and met a large number of prospective London parents at our annual Educating Outside London drinks reception that we recently hosted in Chelsea. Advising parents on senior-school choice and working closely with them to find the very best fit for their children – coupled with promoting the virtues of Highfield and Brookham to prospective parents – are two highly enjoyable and stimulating facets of my role as headmaster, with each complementing the other. Visiting senior schools and prep schools, and meeting heads, registrars and directors of admissions allows me to regularly play the part of a prospective parent, weighing up the merits of a school and responding to their strengths, offering, character and atmosphere. On the basis of many such visits over the years, I can reassure parents that it’s genuinely very difficult indeed to encounter a bad school, they’re all impressive, it’s simply about finding the right school. What I find fascinating is that while most schools share a common vocabulary of promotion, ‘outstanding pastoral

provision, exceptional academic strength, breathtaking facilities, outstanding co-curricular provision and breadth’ etc. etc., and are in so many ways remarkably similar in their offering – and do indeed deliver exceptional all round education and opportunity to their pupils – each school really does have its own character and feel. Some schools I’ll feel naturally at ease in, others less so. This doesn’t make them in any way bad schools, it’s simply a reflection of my taste and gut feel. Others will have the entirely opposite reaction. For this reason I always tell parents to ignore their gut at their peril, if it isn’t right for you, the chances are it won’t be right for your child, but conversely will prove a marriage made in heaven for others. There really is the right school out there for your child. Finding that school takes time, a number of visits, requires honesty, the willingness to explore different options, a flexibility of mind and the occasional leap of faith. My starting point is always to ask parents to give real thought to their non-negotiables in what they’re looking for from a school. These can include the point of entry, is it 11+ or 13+, do they want co-ed or single sex, day or boarding, weekly boarding or full? Do they mind whether the school is rural or urban, large or small, close, or more than two hours away? Do they want serious academics or something less rarefied? With answers to these questions and a sound knowledge of their child’s strengths, character and interests, a truly collaborative and honest conversation can then flow about options to consider. While always keen

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Town or country? Figure out your non-negotiables before looking at senior schools

to match non-negotiables to suggested schools, I’ll always advise those firmly set on a co-ed environment to at least check out one singlesex option; it might just surprise them, and could be of real benefit to the child. It’s also important to consider that when choosing a senior school for your child, you have to think of them as 16 year olds and however much the rolling acres of a rural boarding school might appeal to you, they might not thank you for marooning them in deepest Dorset when they would much rather have been in towns such as Brighton or Oxford. Most importantly, we all want our children to flourish and that will only happen in an environment that is appropriately challenging and not one where they’ll spend years either bumping along the bottom or being unstimulated and bored. So, with a shortlist of suggested schools to consider it’s then a case of visiting them and listening to those gut reactions. Happily, there’s almost always a fit, invariably more than one and a strong favourite emerges with a good alternative in reserve, just in case. Talking to the prospective parents who visited Highfield and Brookham for our last open morning, Sophie Baber (Headteacher at Brookham) and I were struck by just how many of them had formed their very positive opinions of our schools based on what they described as a ‘gut feeling’ and how the schools just ‘felt right’. They were also struck by the confidence and ease they saw in the pupils that toured them, proof if any was needed, of how their parents too had followed their gut. Remember, ignore your gut at your peril! To find out more about Highfield and Brookham Schools, book to attend the next open morning on Saturday 25 April at highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/visit.

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MOST IMPORTANTLY, WE ALL WANT OUR CHILDREN TO FLOURISH and that will only happen in an environment THAT IS APPROPRIATELY CHALLENGING

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Come together Millfield School’s diverse community is reflective not only of its global outlook, but of founding Headmaster Boss Meyer’s vision, which continues to be relevant to this day. Here, Headmaster GAVIN HORGAN explains how its international pupils shape the landscape of the Somerset-based school

here’s simply nothing like a British independent school education and as a country, we’re incredibly proud to have such a fantastic reputation for providing a world-class learning environment for so many young people. At Millfield, we’re diverse in a way that others are not; we’re of a scale that others are not; we have ambitions for our students that others don’t. Our modern campus and forward-thinking outlook sets us apart from other independent schools in the UK: the school was founded with internationalism at its heart, with six Indian princes as its first students in 1935. Today, the school encourages pupils to immerse themselves in The Millfield Way to discover their personal brilliance. Our pupils live in 19 boarding houses set in 200 acres of Somerset countryside. As a full boarding school with 950 boarders (75 per cent of the cohort), Millfield is a hub of activity 24/7 and offers outstanding education, cocurricular and weekend programmes. We were delighted to win the award for Independent School of the Year for offering the best experience for its international students at the Independent Schools of the Year 2019 Awards in October. Our pastoral

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support and extracurricular activities for our 240 international students, from over 70 nationalities and who make up 20 per cent of the school student body, was recognised as exceptional.

NINE AT MILLFIELD PROGRAMME The Nine at Millfield programme is unique. Tailor-made to meet the academic and development needs of 13 and 14-year olds, we understand that joining a boarding school, particularly in year nine, is a big step; which is why we’ve created a holistic programme to help pupils with this change, providing the environment and support they need to really get to know the school, settle in and succeed. Three dedicated boarding houses for year nine pupils ensure an age-appropriate environment and create friendships that last a lifetime, with year nine day pupils able to bond in their very own day house. The dedicated year nine housemasters and housemistresses oversee every aspect of a child’s wellbeing and academic progress, and each house is supported by a high staff to pupil ratio. Senior pupils also play an important role in mentoring new pupils in their first year. We recently expanded our year nine programme

WHAT IS THE MILLFIELD MIX? The Millfield Mix refers to the diversity that is an integral part of the school’s culture. The school has over 240 international students, with over 70 nationalities who make up 20% of the school student body. We encourage our students to question and challenge and ask why? To be bold, to be honest; we champion student voice, we are disruptors for positive change, and we seek new and better ways to do things. We want to be at the forefront of child development, they are the future. Our Nine at Millfield and sixth form programmes are why the school is a natural choice for international students.

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Millfield School is spread across 200 acres of Somerset countryside

to include a specialised outdoor adventure module, featuring new exciting excursions, camps and international trips including a weekend camping trip to the Cornish coast and a week-long adventure in The Forest of Dean.

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International students make up 20 per cent of the school’s intake

Our Sixth Form Emerging Adults sessions enable pupils to consider the importance of diversity and tolerance in modern society. International pupils have the space to speak about their perceptions on various issues and what’s done differently ‘at home’. This kind of dialogue has a profound effect on the educational experience of our British pupils, who learn about the challenges international pupils face in a new country. A recent leaver, Phichayada who joined us from Thailand said that it was the ‘interaction with fellow pupils that definitely made my Millfield experience so enjoyable; learning about other people’s culture is always fun and interesting.’ Our careers and higher education department is well resourced to provide guidance to meet individual aspirations, whatever a pupil’s ambitions, whether it’s Oxbridge, Russell Group, specialist colleges, or even American and international universities. Typically, our leavers apply for a range of academic and vocational courses, and last year places were secured at 70 different universities in the UK and a further 21 universities and colleges in North America, including Dartmouth College, Syracuse and Duke University. Overall, 82 per cent of our leavers received confirmed university places after leaving Millfield, with the other 18 per cent going direct into employment, playing professional sport or taking a gap year. Millfield provides guidance for applications to American universities and employs a Tutor in Charge, a SAT advisor and a Virginian Fellow. Millfield is also one of a few UK SAT centres which means that pupils do not need to leave the campus to take their SAT entry exam.

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MILLFIELD IS NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Sporting facilities here are second to none

OUTSTANDING FACILITIES Millfield is renowned for its incredible facilities, which include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor riding arena and stabling for 90 horses, 350-seat concert hall with state-of-the-art acoustics, 400seat traditional proscenium arch theatre, a number of dedicated Mac and PC IT suites, an industry standard media and TV studio and well-resourced library with over 23,000 texts, multimedia digital resources and e-books. The school is also opening new indoor golf and cricket centres in the spring. The new £2.6m centres will invest in world-leading technology, including through motion tracking and simulation software, placing us at the forefront of school and university facilities for both sports.

SPORT EDUCATION AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Sport has always played a significant role in the development of every pupil. We cater for all levels of sport from novice to elite, for recreation and wellbeing, to world competitions. Millfield is home to nearly 60 international youth representatives at any one time, and pupils who attended Millfield have competed at every Olympic Games since 1956. Successful sportsmen and women include Wales legends JPR Williams and Sir Gareth Edwards; former England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw and his teammates Mako Vunipola and Jonathan Joseph; England Netball’s Pam Cookey; cricketers Simon Jones; World T20 champion Craig Kieswetter and West Indies opener Kieran Powell; British long jumper

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pupils are encouraged to explore their faith and learn from that of others,

IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF GENEROSITY, RESPECT AND TOLERANCE Jazmin Sawyers; and Olympic swimmers Mark Foster, Duncan Goodhew and James Guy. Our co-curricular activities (more than 100!) include British Military Fitness, board games, brewing and cooking, but the outdoor programme is integral, especially to Nine at Millfield. This takes advantage of our Somerset location with caving, climbing, hiking, sailing and campcraft on offer, while developing selfconfidence, leadership and teamwork skills. Ten Tors, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award offer a fantastic way to get immersed in the British terrain.

PASTORAL CARE In addition to the support system within year groups and houses, excellent pastoral care ensures pupils quickly settle into boarding life. To maximise integration, international pupils are provided with a buddy in their first weeks and can join the International Pupils’ Association. An environment for celebration, support and discussion, the Association gives international pupils collective representation and a terrific way to make friends! Biannual International Evenings, as well as frequent meetings, discussions and entertainment celebrate cultural diversity. International Week includes a dinner with music, dance and poetry performances, finishing with the infamous catwalk of national costumes. Millfield is non-denominational: pupils are encouraged to explore their faith and

learn from that of others, in an atmosphere of generosity, respect and tolerance. The school chapel is a place of worship for all faiths.

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING AND EAL Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) department supports overseas pupils, providing help with their English for other subjects as well as preparing them for the Cambridge Preliminary for Schools, First for Schools and Advanced exams – and university entrance through IGCSE and IELTS exams. Millfield provides a broad and balanced education which not only prepares pupils for public examinations, but also gives them the confidence to achieve success throughout their adult lives. We believe that education should

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Sporting activities play a fundamental part in student development at Millfield

Excellent pastoral care means that international pupils settle into boarding school life quickly

open doors, not close them by premature specialisation, and up to the age of 16 every pupil receives a rounded education in both arts and sciences. Pupils are taught in small sets, made possible by our high staff to pupil ratio. Up to GCSE (or equivalent level), classes are banded by general ability with additional streaming taking place in English, maths, science and languages. International pupils shape the landscape of Millfield. While we recognise that they need to make some adjustments to fit into a new school, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invaluably important as international educators who benefit our UK boarders. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re incredibly proud of our international-student experience and look forward to welcoming young people from all over the world into our Millfield Mix! independentschoolparent.com

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HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Silcoates opened its doors as The Yorkshire Dissenters Grammar School in 1820. Founded by a handful of Congregationalists or ‘nonconformists’, whose ethos was about embracing diversity and ensuring resilience or an ‘indominatable spirit’ in their pupils. Those initial years were not without problems! Within a decade, the school was forced to close. However, it reopened in 1842 with Silcoates Hall, a building which still stands today, being leased to the school.

FORGED FROM FIRE 1871 saw a new, enlarged Silcoates opened, with a grand total of 50 pupils! Success and prosperity seemed to be within sight. Disaster struck in the Easter holidays of 1904 however, when virtually the whole school was destroyed by fire. The school relocated to Saltburn in North Yorkshire. These temporary arrangements couldn’t last and, after raising the necessary funding, Silcoates opened its doors again in October 1908. The only part of the original building to survive the fire was the Headmaster’s house, which is the school’s reception building today. Silcoates was reborn, as captured in its motto clarior ex ignibus or ‘a light forged in fire’.

SUCCESS AND SOCIETAL CHANGES From this point, Silcoates went from strength to strength. A series of inspirational and

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THE ETHOS REMAINS FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE ‘indomitable spirit’ OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS dedicated headmasters, many of them ‘Old Silcoatians’ themselves, continued to nurture and develop the school. Indeed today, past pupils still talk fondly about the ‘family feel’ of Silcoates, with highlights being the dining-hall menu and Mrs Ong’s famous tuck shop! From 1976, girls were admitted to the sixth form and by 1980, girls were representing the school at sport. From a school perspective, in 1995, Silcoates made the controversial decision to end boarding after 170 years and become truly co-educational, providing the blueprint for the school as it stands today.

CELEBRATING 2020 The bicentenary weekend will be the main focus of the 2020 celebrations. Scheduled for May, plans are afoot for a Silcoates Through

the Ages exhibition, which is currently being expertly curated by the Silcoates archivist. The weekend will also feature a celebratory ball, the culmination of which will be a fantastic firework display. Added to this, June will see the Silcoates garden party and fun day, which’ll include a barbecue, fun family events and games.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE 2020 is set to be an exciting year for Silcoates School. The ethos remains firmly entrenched in the ‘indomitable spirit’ of the founding fathers and the belief that every child can be nurtured to achieve their full potential. For more information, please contact the admissions department on 01924 885 245, silcoates.org.uk

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A COMPLETE EDUCATION MATTHEW ALBRIGHTON, Deputy Head Academic at St Edward’s Oxford, discusses the benefits of the International Baccalaureate diploma programme and how it prepares pupils for university

hat do parents want of their children’s education? 10 years ago, the answer might have been limited to stellar exam results and plenty of extracurricular activities. Increasingly, parents have a far more sophisticated view of the purpose of education. We address this topic with parents when their children join us in year nine. Parents are invited to participate in seminars that seek to unpick what they understand to be the outcomes of a ‘good education’. Excellent exam results are rarely top of any parent’s list. Drawing on their own experiences of modern workplaces (and life), parents list curiosity, collaboration, thinking skills, moderated self-confidence, effective communication, emotional well-being, selfmanagement, happiness and entrepreneurialism as essential skills for the future. The difficulty is that the standard route through secondary schooling, GCSEs This alternative path instils pupils with curiosity, self-confidence and better communication skills

The IB diploma requires a deep foundation in every subject area

followed by A-levels, does not allow much room for the development of these skills. Good schools and high quality teachers create the environment to allow the other stuff – the soft skills, the real education – to happen. It requires a great deal of energy and time to draw out in pupils the other elements if the syllabus is narrowly defined to be only about knowledge. As American psychologist B.F. Skinner said “an education is what survives when a man has forgotten all he has been taught”. If what is taught is all that’s learned, a vacuum is left behind after schooling. There is significant hope,

however. The IB diploma programme, a framework for sixth form study, explicitly builds into the development of these skills and aptitudes. The IB recognises the importance of a breadth of subjects in creating a full faculty for lifelong learning. It seeks to explore how to learn as well as what to learn. A deep foundation of knowledge is required in all subjects but, crucially, this requirement is robustly supported by two mechanisms to help pupils explore and apply that knowledge. The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course in ‘the core’ of the diploma offers the pupils a language to articulate how to think about the material they’re encountering. For example, TOK essays in 2019 asked pupils to discuss such claims as, ‘The quality of knowledge

is best measured by how many people accept it’. The Approaches to Learning framework offers more detail on the skills needed to acquire the knowledge – so pupils will look at research, critical thinking and the ability to draw conclusions by linking different knowledge areas. As a result, pupils who study the IB are prepared for university. King’s College London summarises this view: “We welcome the great sense of energy, determination and diversity that IB students have brought to King’s, and how well they’ve adapted. We believe this is, in part, thanks to the nature of the IB, which complements King’s single honours and multidisciplinary degree courses.” independentschoolparent.com

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SUPRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Gaia advised that these are usually academic in nature and relevant to the subject. She told the Year 12s to read widely and critically; to ask questions and try to compare and contrast different thinkers: “It’s not enough to say you’re interested in a subject, you need to back it up with reasoning and explanations. You need depth to your application and to show passion for learning. Show that you can take knowledge out of school and have fun with it.”

YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT Dr Ben Eves of Canon Slade delivered a presentation on ‘how to pack the most punch’ with your personal statement. This document can convince universities that you’re more than grades; you have what it takes to be successful. There’s no room for modesty, due to the tight character limit. Around 75 per cent of the statement should focus on your academic subject and supra-curricular activities: Dr Eves suggested you ‘get your geek on’ and demonstrate your love of your subject by talking about related courses, background reading, lectures attended, societies joined and subject-specific work experience. The other 25 per cent of the statement should show that you’re a wellrounded human being and include examples of resilience, extracurricular activities, soft skills, leadership and experience beyond the classroom. Dr Eves asked students what adjectives applied to them. Good examples are ‘resilient’, ‘curious’ and ‘driven’. He also reminded them there’s nothing wrong with giving your opinion – it’s part of who you are!

he Oxbridge Conference held at Bolton School is the realisation of an idea pitched by the school’s Head of Sixth Form (Girls’ Division), Catherine Winder, at a meeting of heads of sixth form from the Bolton Learning Alliance, a collaboration of local secondary schools. This year’s conference was organised in partnership with state schools Canon Slade and Rivington and Blackrod High School (RBHS) and attended by 80 ambitious students from Bolton School, Bolton Sixth Form College, UTC, Turton, RBHS, Canon Slade and Thornleigh. It builds upon the success of the inaugural conference held in 2019. Opening the day, Mrs Winder explained that it’s timed to kickstart Year 12 students’ thinking, in order that they are ready to make an informed choice about applying to Oxford or Cambridge and to support them in making a competitive application in the Autumn. Gaia Lambert, Schools’ Liaison and Access Officer from St John’s College Cambridge, gave a thorough overview of applying to competitive universities and highlighted points of difference between Oxford and Cambridge. She told how Oxbridge colleges are looking for A* and A grades at A-level and explained how each college is like a mini-campus. She advised how admissions staff will always be happy to arrange tours and that most Oxford colleges now have an online virtual tour. The audience was given a step-by-step guide to applying, including preparing for aptitude tests, writing personal statements, completing online supplementary questionnaires and preparing for the interview.

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Bolton School’s JOHN NEWBOULD says that the school’s second Oxbridge Conference – which shares application expertise with maintained-sector pupils – demonstrated community partnership at its very best

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This year’s Oxbridge Conference was attended by 80 pupils from across seven regional schools and sixth form colleges

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BOLTON SCHOOL HAS A LONG TRADITION OF WORKING WITH neighbouring schools, believing that such events ALLOW A RECIPROCAL SHARING OF WISDOM AND FACILITIES

Bolton has a long tradition of partnership and outreach work

A FORMER STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE Natasha Hall left Bolton School in 2015 and went on to study classics at Downing College, Cambridge, graduating in 2018. In her insightful presentation, her top tips for applying were: • Start work now on supra-curricular activities and high-quality written work that can be sent when universities ask for examples. • Write several versions of your personal statement and get lots of opinions. • Think about what’s important to you and what different colleges have to offer – the Student Room website can help with this. • In interview, be yourself but have confidence, relax and be friendly. Bear in mind that interviewers want to choose someone they would want to spend an hour a week talking to.

THE INTERVIEW Catherine Winder led an interactive session on preparing for interview and aptitude tests, while Gaia Lambert offered more tips on the interview itself: • Don’t be afraid to stop and think, and question the interviewer if needs be. • Think out loud to show your thought process: it’s fine to say you’ve not covered something yet.

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WHAT DO THE PUPILS SAY?

• Be physically as well as mentally prepared: eat well, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, don’t try to cram. • Remember it’s supposed to be hard! • Be yourself. • Expand, elaborate and explain and give examples if you can. • There’s no “right” answer (except in the case of some maths/science questions) – the questions are designed to elicit different responses from different people.

“I want to study history at university. I’m predicted As and A*s in my economics, history and geography A-levels. Nobody in my family has gone to university before and I’d like to go to Oxford or Cambridge because I think that’s where I’ll get the very best education. Right now I’m focusing on my school work and supra-curricular activities.” Lewis Hill, Rivington and Blackrod

She emphasised that it’s not a ‘final hurdle’, an ordeal or a test, but an opportunity to meet in person, assess potential and see whether you would fit in. It’s a structured but informal discussion with challenging, open-ended questions that are designed to push. She said it’s a good thing if it gets harder as this means you’re coping well with what they’ve thrown at you and they want to find your limits!

“I’m hoping to study natural sciences at Cambridge. My predicted grades in chemistry, biology and physics are A*s and As. What inspired me to apply is that many great discoveries were made at Oxford and Cambridge: I want to be part of that! I’m building up my supra-curricular activities by expanding my knowledge.” Anna Carruthers, RBHS

INDEPENDENT AND STATE SCHOOL COLLABORATION The Oxbridge Conference is an example of outreach and partnership work. The government encourages independent schools to share their expertise and facilities and to register examples of cross-sector working on the Schools Together website. Irrespective of this, Bolton School has a long tradition of working with neighbouring schools, believing that such events allow a reciprocal sharing of wisdom and facilities, while offering a chance for pupils to gain wider knowledge and volunteering experience.

“I’m aiming to study at Imperial College or Cambridge. It’s the best place in the world for computer science. I want to eventually do a Masters in Engineering and I feel I’d have unlimited opportunities at Cambridge. There are good rates of students getting careers in the areas they’re interested in and I think it’ll be a good foundation for the future.” Shreya Kamath, Bolton School Girls’ Division

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nd there is a surge. The number of students taking Easter revision courses is on the up. Let’s not overplay this, we’re not talking tidal shifts. However, there’s definitely been an upturn in the past couple of years, which has continued into 2020, though demand may not be coming from where you’d expect. The draw of an Easter revision course is logical at A-level. It represents the last-chance saloon for a student aspiring to secure the grades needed for that all-important uni place, and it’s seen here through big numbers. However, in recent times and especially this year, the aforementioned surge is at GCSE level, and this can mostly be attributed to the following three factors: The educational reforms of the GCSE level. Where things change, there’ll always be a need for people to seek clarification, and this has fuelled demand for GCSE Easter revision courses. The new specifications were designed to address tougher topic areas with more stringent marking, so preparing thoroughly on a revision course is a wise investment. The reforms saw the demise of the AS level grading system, meaning that universities can only rely on GCSE results as a marking point, in turn increasing the pressure at GCSE. Although importantly, it must be caveated that quality will triumph over quantity here. It’s also the case though that as schools become ever stricter on their sixth form admissions, parents are using GCSE revision courses to try and ensure their child’s place for A-levels at their chosen school. No one wants to be the wrong side of the line on results day. There are some big numbers bandied around in the education world and it never seems to stop, though investing in education is seen as a worthwhile use of money. Which is the right word in many ways: investment in the future. Whether that’s sending students to top feepaying independent schools or moving into a

THESE REVISION COURSES WON’T SUIT EVERYONE, and nor should they. That’s the beauty of education: ONE SIZE CAN’T BE THE SAME FIT FOR ALL good school’s catchment area, a lot of strategy goes into education. It’s certainly fair to say that parents are becoming savvier with their monetary choices. They’re a lot more clued up on the reforms now and their questions are much more targeted. Which to our mind adds a level of healthy reassurance, that this isn’t (pardon the pun) ‘horses for courses’. These are revision courses designed and tailored for the needs of an individual. Education will continue to be something that’s impervious to all external troubles, therefore investment in it at the right time will always be considered prudent. Unsurprisingly, students are keen to make their exam preparations are as comprehensive

and streamlined as possible during the final few weeks before their exams begin. The stigma of taking an Easter revision course has vanished. Our experience is that these courses are self-selecting. They work if a student wants to participate in them; they aren’t simply holiday alternatives. As we’ve seen, the profile of an Easter revision course student has changed markedly. These revision courses won’t suit everyone, and nor should they. That’s the beauty of education: one size can’t be the same fit for all. They work for the students who know why they’re going that extra mile. For advice about Easter revision courses , email london@mpw.ac.uk or call 02078351355 independentschoolparent.com

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t was nearly three years ago when we announced to parents that we would be phasing out Years Seven and Eight, and from 2020, all boys at The Mall School would leave the school at the end of Year Six. It was a bold move, given our record of success in preparing boys for their Common Entrance exams and securing 13+ places for them at the top boys’ day schools. We felt sure, however, that it was the right move at the right time to enable us to maintain our reputation in securing these places for our pupils. The decision to move to an 11+ exit came after assessing the local market and senior schools conditions. We also commissioned independent research, including interviews with the heads of the senior day schools that our boys traditionally went to at 13+, about

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their feelings on the future of Common Entrance and transfer at 11+. We found that senior schools reported an increase in demand for 11+ places, driven largely by parents’ preferences. The supply of 11+ places at these schools has also increased, with a corresponding decrease in the number of 13+ places. It was our view that this trend would only continue, and over time, most senior day schools will move towards 11+ as their main point of entry. In recent years, we’d also begun to feel there were increasingly limited 13+ day options for those pupils less suited to highly academic senior schools. We aren’t a selective school for boys joining us in Reception, and moving to 11+ has meant they have a much wider number of schools to choose from. Last September, our 11+ leavers went to

nearly twice as many schools as our 13+ leavers, including a number of very popular co-educational schools. Our 11+ offers also included places at St Paul’s Juniors, Westminster Under and King’s College, Wimbledon, so our brightest boys will still go on to all the schools they used to join at 13+, as well as selective state grammar schools such as Tiffin and Wilson’s. Advising on senior schools is one of my key roles as a prep school head, and I’ve researched and visited many schools to ensure parents can consider as many options as possible at 11+. One thing that really strikes me is how well senior schools manage the settling-in process at 11+. Our boys, like the majority of children, really will benefit pastorally and academically from leaving at the end of Year Six, and make the most of all the fantastic opportunities and facilities senior schools offer The Mall School has found much sooner. that 11+ entry is popular They want to move at 11, and with pupils and parents with some schools now making the 11+ pre-test their assessment point for 13+, I wonder how much longer 13+ schools can make Years Seven and Eight relevant. We’ve had to make adjustments to our curriculum to prepare the boys for 11+, with more focus on verbal and non-verbal reasoning. We’ve also introduced personal development sessions to help the boys manage the demands of the 11+ process, including strategies to overcome stress and help them relax. Going forward, we must adapt to meet the demands of the existing and new markets, to keep our pupils’ best interests at the centre of everything we do. I know from talking to parents considering and choosing The Mall that we were right to change the structure of the school, and that our bold move has paid off. themallschool.org.uk

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“I came into my job as a Medical Writer at Real Science, a medical communications agency, from a somewhat unconventional background. From day one I was sure it had been the right move, and a year on I’m still sure it was the right decision. “After leaving Benenden School in Kent I studied biology at University College London and, like many others at the time, struggled to decide what I should do afterwards as a career. I hoped that I’d ‘find myself’ while doing a bit of backpacking around Asia and Russia. “I’ve always had a passion for creating things, mostly making clothes, and so set out to try to combine the analytical and logical skills I had learned at UCL. And so I used my creativity by working in the fashion industry. That was fun for a while, but I found myself missing the world of science and being up to date with new research. I wanted to work on something that I felt was meaningful, where I could be a part of something that has an impact on patients. “I stumbled across medical writing and was immediately excited by the prospect of it: here I could use my creativity and keep up to date with new research, and use all of my scientific knowledge. “There aren’t many other people I know who use their degree on a daily basis, and it feels great to know that the years I’ve spent studying have enabled me to take on this job. “I learn new things every day, stay at the forefront of scientific news, create important, useful content, and what’s more, I get paid a salary for it, so I’m pretty sure I’m doing the job of my dreams! What more could anyone ask for?” independentschoolparent.com

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ANABEL KINGSLEY Trichologist and daughter of renowned ‘hair doctor’ Philip Kingsley, attended Trevor Roberts School in Belsize Park, north London Your school in three words? I’d say creative, individual and supportive.

Did you win any prizes? I did, and still do, love to write – everything from short stories to poems and song lyrics. Trevor Roberts would hold creative writing competitions a few times a year. I think I won at least five times. The prize was a book voucher, which did vex me a little as I wasn’t a great reader. I was also the lead in our school plays. I’d always go for the male lead as they were much more fun to play. In Peter Pan, I was Captain Hook (see below left).

Who was your best friend? Benedicta. I think we gelled so well as we’re both creative and slightly eccentric. We’re still close! I was her bridesmaid, and she came to my wedding. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be an astronaut and went to space camp at the NASA base in Alabama. It was amazing! We did space flight simulations in equipment astronauts trained in. Most embarrassing moment at school? Probably having my jeans rip all the way down the back during PE when I bent over to pick up a netball. Being 13 at the time – and at a co-ed school – made it even more traumatic. Did you play any pranks? Pranks can border on being mean, and I was always very conscious about not hurting people’s feeling. But at home my sister and I’d put corks in the sink faucet and confetti buckets above doors, (charming, I know!) Let’s talk school dinners. Michelin-star worthy, or...? I remember a lot of people not liking the food. But I also

Favourite teacher? Our French teacher, but not because of my love of French – it was the rhymes she used to make up and sing to us at lunch time: ‘keep your elbows

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IN PETER PAN, I WAS CAPTAIN HOOK remember often finishing the food on my friends’ plates – so it couldn’t have been that bad. Bread and butter pudding was my absolute favourite. Team player or going solo? Aren’t we all a bit of both? I’m highly competitive and this keeps me very driven. Running a company has so much to do with teamwork. Success depends on the team as a whole.

All-star sports captain or off the table. I’ll chop them off outside field lingerer? if I’m able’. Trevor Roberts wasn’t an especially sporty school, but What advice would you offer I really enjoyed sports. In my your school-age self? other schools I’d been captain Not to worry so much, and to of both the swimming and enjoy learning. It wasn’t until tennis teams. I also I went on to study went off to tennis trichology in my 20s, camp every year, a decision I made and participated in on my own, that I gymkhanas on the understood the power weekends at a local of knowledge and got pony club. Anabel chose to follow truly excited by it. her dad into haircare

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This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by area, follows this page.

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London 24

Northwood Harrow

Hendon

22 21

10 11

Harrow on the Hill

Wembley

Hampstead

Camden St John’s Wood

Gunnersbury

Bayswater

Notting Hill

Richmond

13 14

West Kensington Knightsbridge

Central London

Belgravia

19 South Kensington

Battersea

Clapham Balham

Hampton

5 1 Kensington

Fulham

26 Staines

Regent’s Park Marylebone

2 Ealing

Snaresbrook

Highgate

8 7

16 Dulwich 12

Eltham Catford

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

23 Croydon

South Croydon

West London

BAYSWATER 1 Maria Montessori Children’s House – Bayswater EALING 2 Notting Hill & Ealing High School 3 St Benedict’s School KENSINGTON 4 Hawkesdown House School NOTTING HILL 5 Maria Montessori Children’s House – Notting Hill REGENT’S PARK 6 Portland Place School

North West London

HAMPSTEAD 7 Devonshire House Preparatory School 8 Lyndhurst House School ST JOHN’S WOOD 9 Abercorn School

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE 18 Knightsbridge School SOUTH KENSINGTON 19 Queen’s Gate School WIMBLEDON 20 Donhead School

South East London

Greater London

HIGHGATE 10 Avenue Nursery and PrePreparatory School 11 Channing Junior School

DULWICH 12 Alleyn’s School

South West London

BELGRAVIA 13 Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Prep School 14 Eaton House Belgravia Prep School CLAPHAM 15 Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School 16 Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep and Prep FULHAM 17 Sinclair House School

HARROW 21 The John Lyon School 22 Quainton Hall School CROYDON 23 Trinity School NORTHWOOD 24 Merchant Taylors’ School RICHMOND 25 Old Vicarage School STAINES 26 Staines Preparatory WEMBLEY 27 Lycée International De Londres

LONDON Lyndhurst House Preparatory School 24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5NW

Hawkesdown House School

The Walnut Tree Nursery For girls & boys from 2 years

Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Reid Admissions: Miss Jessica Orrett office@lyndhursthouse.co.uk 0207 435 4936

27 Edge Street, Kensington, London W8 7PN Telephone: 0207 727 9090 Email: admin@hawkesdown.co.uk www.hawkesdown.co.uk

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys, 4-13 years 138

Day Pre-Prep: Termly: £6,470 Prep: Termly: £7,245 TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Average: 15 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: City of London, Merchant Taylors, Mill Hill, St Pauls, UCS, Westminster FAITH: Non-Denominational ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Selective, by assessment and/or interview TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: That each boy should achieve his full potential and make the

most of all his opportunities both academically and in extracurricular activities. When boys leave Lyndhurst they should be confident and believe in themselves, but with a recognition of the need to treat others with respect.

Extra-curricular: Our main sports are football, rugby and cricket and boys have the opportunity to experience a full range of sporting activities. Music lies at the heart of the school, with regular performance opportunities. Both sport and creative arts are highly valued. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Recent scholarships to King Edwards, Bath and St Edwards, Oxford (Academic). Haileybury (Music). St Edwards, Oxford (Arts). Aldenham (Sports).

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West London

Arts Educational Schools SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Chiswick, W4 1LY Headteacher: Chris Hocking Total pupils: 231

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Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Kensington, W8 4PL Headteacher: Mr Mike Kirby Total pupils: 243

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Avenue House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ealing, W13 8LS Headteacher: Mr Justin Sheppard Total pupils: 122

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Bassett House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

North Kensington, W10 6JP Headteacher: Mrs Philippa Cawthorne Total pupils: 191

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Bute House Preparatory School for Girls PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Hammersmith, W6 7EA Headteacher: Mrs Helen Lowe Total pupils: 309

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Chepstow House School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Notting Hill, W11 1QS Headteacher: Mrs Angela Barr Total pupils: 172

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Connaught House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bayswater, W2 2HL Headteachers: Mrs Victoria Hampton and Miss Ellie Grunewald Total pupils: 85

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Davies Laing & Dick College Westminster, SE1 7FX Principal: Irfan Latif Total pupils: 500

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Durston House PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Ealing, W5 2DR Headteacher: Mr Ian Kendrick Total pupils: 407

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The Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Chiswick, W4 3DT Headmaster: Mr Andrew Forbes Total pupils: 354

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Godolphin & Latymer School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hammersmith, W6 0PG Headteacher: Dr Frances Ramsey Total pupils: 786

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Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Marylebone, W1H 5JE Headteacher: Ms Wendy Innes Total pupils: 64

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kensington, W14 8HJ Headteacher: Ms Kitty Mason

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Pembridge Hall School

Wetherby Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • DAY • BOYS

Notting Hill Gate, W2 4EH Headteacher: Mr Henry Keighley-Elstub Total pupils: 413

Marylebone, W1H 2EA Headteacher: Mr Nick Baker

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International School of London

Portland Place School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Gunnersbury, W3 8LG UK Principal: Richard Parker Primary Principal: Kathryn Firebrace Secondary Principal: Paul Rose Total pupils: 440

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Kensington Park School SENIOR

Kensington, W2 4AT Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

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Kensington Park School 6TH FORM

South Kensington, SW7 5JP Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

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Kensington Wade School NURSERY • PRE-PREP

Kensington, W14 8PU Headteacher: Jo Wallace

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Latymer Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hammersmith, W6 9TA Headteacher: Ms Andrea Rutterford Total pupils: 157

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Latymer Upper School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hammersmith, W6 9LR Headteacher: Mr David Goodhew Total pupils: 1179

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Lionheart School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

West Kensington, W14 0HB Headteacher: Ms Kate Cullinan

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Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Kensington, SW7 2DG Headteacher: Didier Devilard

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Maria Montessori Children’s House – Bayswater NURSERY • PREP • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Regent’s Park, W1B 1NJ Headteacher: Mr David Bradbury Total pupils: 425

Queen’s College Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Portland Place, W1B 1QP Headteacher: Emma Webb Total pupils: 230

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Queen’s College London SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Regent’s Park, W1G 8BT Headteacher: Mr Richard Tillett Total pupils: 552

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Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hammersmith, W6 0SL Headteacher: Mr Carl Howes Total pupils: 420

Norland Place School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Notting Hill Gate, W11 4UH Headteacher: Mr Patrick Mattar Total pupils: 244

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Notting Hill & Ealing High School Junior PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Ealing, W13 8HH Headteacher: Ms Silvana Silva Total pupils: 902

www.wetherbysenior.co.uk

North West London Abercorn School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

St John’s Wood, NW8 9XP Headteacher: Natalie Young

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Abercorn Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Marylebone, NW1 6JF Deputy Head: Ms Rebecca Stewart

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Abercorn Prep PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Marylebone, W1H 1PN Deputy Head: Kirsteen Jack Total pupils: 292

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Abingdon House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Ealing, W5 2JL Headteacher: Mrs S Raffray, M.A.

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St Benedict’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Ealing, W5 2ES Headmaster: Mr Andrew Johnson Total pupils: 1104

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St Benedict’s Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ealing, W5 2XP Headteacher: Rob Simmons

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St James Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

West Kensington, W14 8SH Headteacher: Ms Catherine Thomlinson Total pupils: 250

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London W1U 2QU Headteacher: Mr Seth Bolderow Total pupils: 224

Saint Augustine’s Priory School

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Notting Hill Notting Hill, W11 1JG Headteacher: Tais Zeitune

DAY • BOYS

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NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wetherby Senior School

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Bayswater, W2 4LA Children’s House Headteacher: Sophie Boden and Lucie Watson Elementary Headteacher: Sejal Chandarana

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St James Senior Girls’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

West Kensington, W14 8SH Headteacher: Sarah Labram

St Paul’s Girls’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hammersmith, W6 7BS Headteacher: Ms Sarah Fletcher Total pupils: 741

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Southbank International School, Kensington NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU Headteacher: Siobhan McGrath

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Marylebone, NW1 6LG Acting Headteacher: Tanya Moran Total pupils: 55

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The American School in London PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

St John’s Wood, NW8 0NP Headteacher: Robin Appleby Total pupils: 1360

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Arnold House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

St John’s Wood, NW8 0LH Headteacher: Vivian Thomas Total pupils: 273

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Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Mill Hill Village, NW7 4ED Headteacher: Leon Roberts

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Brampton College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hendon, NW4 4DQ Headteacher: Bernard Canetti Total pupils: 252

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The Cavendish School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Camden, NW1 7HB Headteacher: Miss Jane Rogers Total pupils: 250

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Devonshire House Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 6AE Headteacher: Stephanie Piper

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Southbank International School, Westminster

Fine Arts College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Belsize Park, NW3 4YD Headteacher: Candida Cave Total pupils: 160

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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Westminster, W1B 1QR Headteacher: Paul Wood

Harvington Prep School

Notting Hill & Ealing High School Senior

Sylvia Young Theatre School

Francis Holland School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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Ealing, W13 8AX Headteacher: Mr Matthew Shoults Total pupils: 600

Hyde Park, W1H 5YZ Headteacher: Ms Frances Chave Total pupils: 237

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syts.co.uk

Hawkesdown House School

Notting Hill Prep School

Thomas’s Kensington

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ealing, W5 2DS Headteacher: Mrs Anna Evans Total pupils: 109

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Kensington, W8 7PN Principal: Mrs Jenny Mackay Total pupils: 141

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Notting Hill Gate, W11 1QQ Headteacher: Jane Cameron Total pupils: 300

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Kensington, W8 5RJ Headteacher: Ms Joanna Ebner

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Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Chiswick, W4 4JU Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Goodsman Total pupils: 198

Chiswick, W4 1LB Headteacher: Mrs Maria Edwards Total pupils: 300

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Regent’s Park, NW1 6XR Headteacher: Charles Fillingham Total pupils: 495

Mill Hill, NW7 1QR Headteacher: Mrs Kate Simon

Orchard House School

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Heathfield House School

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Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Nursery

Notting Hill Gate, W2 4ED Headteacher: Mr Mark Snell Total pupils: 292

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millhill.org.uk/grimsdell PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Hampstead, NW3 4EH Headteacher: Mr Chris Godwin Total pupils: 458

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LONDON Notting Hill & Ealing High School GDST 2 Cleveland Rd, Ealing, London W13 8AX

Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Shoults Admissions: Ms Lauren Smith l.smith@nhehs.gdst.net (020) 8799 8400 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

girls, 4-18 years 912

Day Junior School: £4,938 termly, Senior: £6,404 termly TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20-24, Senior – 24, Sixth Form – 6 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Most girls from the Junior School move up to the Senior School and most Senior girls move up to the Sixth Form. MOTTO: Inspiring academic excellence for girls since 1873. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Assessment at the Junior School and London Consortium at 11+. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: NHEHS, which has just over 900 students aged four to 18,

has a long history – starting in 1873 – of providing an academically ambitious education for girls. It was one of the first schools of the Girls’ Day School Trust, a leading network of independent girls’ schools, and combines academic rigour with renowned pastoral support. NHEHS girls are well grounded, confident and independent. They are proud of their school and value kindness, fun and friendship. This is a place where tolerance and mutual respect are nurtured. With a wide variety of activities and opportunities, everyone can find and express their passion for learning, and for life.

Academic Record: NHEHS’ academic results regularly place them in amongst the top schools in the UK with girls moving on to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, as well as art foundation courses and music schools. Extra-curricular: With over 150 extra-curricular clubs on offer each week, with activities ranging from debating to dissection, fencing to fem soc, Enigma to Engineering, there really is something for everyone. Girls tend to take up two or three clubs per week and activities run before school, during lunch, and after school. Notable Achievements and Alumni: There is an incredibly strong alumnae network at NHEHS, with ‘old girls’ regularly returning to school to take part in careers fairs and offering advice to current pupils. The wider GDST Alumnae network has over 70,000 active members who benefit from regular themed networking events around the UK as well as social events. Open Days: Junior, Senior, Sixth Form ‘school in action’ events get booked up very quickly, early booking is advised. For this year’s dates, please see the school website.

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North West London - North London - Central London - East London Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School

Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS

Hampstead, NW3 2PP Headteacher: Andrea Taylor

St John’s Wood, NW8 7PY Headteacher: Alastair Gloag Total pupils: 228

hampsteadhillschool.co.uk

Hendon Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London, NW4 1TD Headteacher: Mr Mark Lloyd-Williams

hendonprep.co.uk

Hereward House School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Hampstead, NW3 4NY Headteacher: Mr Pascal Evans Total pupils: 176

herewardhouse.co.uk

King Alfred School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Sarum Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

stpaulssteinerschool.org

shhs.gdst.net

South Hampstead High Senior Hampstead, NW3 5SS Headteacher: Victoria Bingham

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead

St Anthony’s Preparatory School

southbank.org

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Hampstead, NW3 6NP Headteacher: Mr Paul Keyte Total pupils: 295

stanthonysprep.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

St Christopher’s School

West Hampstead, NW6 4SN

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Mill Hill, NW7 1QS Headteacher: Jane Sanchez Total pupils: 183

millhill.org.uk

Mulberry House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

West Hampstead, NW2 3SD Headteacher: Victoria Playford Total pupils: 211

mulberryhouseschool.com

Nancy Reuben Primary School PLAYGROUP • PRE-NURSERY • NURSERY • DAY CO-ED

Hendon, NW4 1DJ Headteacher: Mr Anthony Wolfson Total pupils: 210

nrps.co.uk

Naima Jewish Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Maida Vale, NW6 5ED Headteacher: Mr Bill Pratt Total pupils: 172

naimajps.org.uk

Neasden Montessori School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Neasden, NW2 7RX

neasdenmontessori.co.uk

North Bridge House School Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

London NW3 5JY Headteacher: Ms Christine McLelland

northbridgehouse.com

North Bridge House Pre-Preparatory School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London, NW3 5RR Headteacher: Ms Christine McLelland

northbridgehouse.com

North Bridge House School Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London, NW1 7AB Headteacher: James Stenning

northbridgehouse.com

North Bridge House Senior School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 5UD Headteacher: Mr Brendan Pavey

northbridgehouse.com

Oak Tree Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 6PD

devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/nurserycurriculum

independentschoolparent.com

Islington, N1 1BQ Headteacher: Samantha Rawson

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 5RN Headteacher: Mrs Gabrielle Solti

lyndhursthouse.co.uk

Mill Hill School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 5TH Headteacher: Shirley Harwood Total pupils: 200

mariamontessori.org

St Andrew’s Montessori

South Hampstead High Junior

Southbank International School, Hampstead

Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

pghs.co.uk

St Paul’s Steiner School

Lyndhurst House School

mariamontessori.org

Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep

Avenue Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School

sarumhallschool.co.uk

shhs.gdst.net

Hampstead, NW3 5NW

Islington, N7 7RU

Palmer’s Green, N21 3LJ Headteacher: Mrs Wendy Kempster Total pupils: 277

annemount.co.uk

kingalfred.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PREP • JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 3EL Headteacher: Mrs Christine Smith Total pupils: 182

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 5NW Headteacher: Mr Andrew Reid Total pupils: 165

Andover Pre School

Palmer’s Green High School

Hampstead, N2 0QN Headteacher: Mrs Geraldine Maidment Total pupils: 85

Golders Green, NW11 7HY Headteacher: Mr Robert Lobatto Total pupils: 637

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

saintchristinas.org.uk

North London

Hampstead, NW3 5AE Headteacher: Christine Lough Total pupils: 247

st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk

St John’s Wood Pre-Preparatory School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London NW8 7NE Headteacher: Adrian Ellis Total pupils: 57

sjwpre-prep.org.uk

St Margaret’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 7SR Headteacher: Mr M Webster Total pupils: 155

st-margarets.co.uk

St Mary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 6PG Headteacher: Harriet Connor-Earl Total pupils: 297

stmh.co.uk

The Swaminarayan School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Neasden, NW10 8HE Headteacher: Umesh Raja and Nilesh Manani Total pupils: 494

swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk

Trevor-Roberts School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 3ET Headteacher: Simon Trevor-Roberts Total pupils: 174

trevor-robertsschool.co.uk

UCS Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • BOYS

Hampstead, NW3 5LF Headteacher: Dr. Zoe Dunn Total pupils: 125

ucs.org.uk

University College School Junior PREP • DAY • BOYS

Highgate, N6 5RX Headteacher: Ms Mary Fysh Total pupils: 83

avenuenursery.com

Beckett House Montessori Nursery School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Islington, N1 0LL Headteacher: Pamela Harries

Channing Junior School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Highgate, N6 5JR Headteacher: Miss D Hamalis

channing.co.uk

Channing Senior School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Highgate, N6 5HF Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Elliott

channing.co.uk

Dwight School London NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Barnet, N11 3LX Headteacher: Alison Cobbin Total pupils: 356

dwightlondon.org

The Gower School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Islington, N1 9JF Headteacher: Miss Emma Gowers Total pupils: 233

thegowerschool.co.uk

Grange Park Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

The Village School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Belsize Park, NW3 3YN Headteacher: Miss Carol Gay Total pupils: 110

thevillageschool.org.uk

Enfield, N14 4P Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Davies

salcombeprep.co.uk

Vita et Pax Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Southgate, N14 4AT Headteacher: Allana Gay Total pupils: 188

vitaetpax.co.uk

Central London Cats College London

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holborn, WC1A 2RA Acting Headteacher: James Slocombe Total pupils: 262

catseducation.com

City of London School for Girls PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

City of London, EC2Y 8BB Headteacher: Mrs Ena Harrop Total pupils: 732

clsg.org.uk

City of London School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

City of London, EC4V 3AL Acting Headteacher: Alan Bird Total pupils: 921

clsb.org.uk

Dallington School

Ecole Jeannine Manuel School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Highgate, N6 4PH Headteacher: Mrs Diane Hecht

highgateschool.org.uk

London, EC1V 0BQ Headteacher: Maria Blake

dallingtonschool.co.uk PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London, WC1B 3DN Headmistress : Ms Pauline Prevot

ecolejeanninemanuel.org.uk

Highgate Junior School

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

CO ED

Highgate, N6 4PL Headteacher: Mr Mark James

highgateschool.org.uk

Highgate School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Highgate, N6 4AY Headteacher: Adam Pettitt Total pupils: 1588

highgateschool.org.uk

Keble School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Winchmore Hill, N21 1BG Headteacher: Mr M J Mitchell Total pupils: 224

kebleprep.co.uk

Maria Montessori School Hornsey Rise NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hornsey Rise, N19 3AD

mariamontessori.org

montessori-house.org.uk

ucs.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School

gpps.org.uk

University College School Senior Hampstead, NW3 6XH Headteacher: Mr Mark Beard Total pupils: 848

Salcombe Prep School

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

The Montessori House

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

Islington, N1 2QH Headteacher: Stephanie Jansen

Grange Park, N21 2EA Headteacher: Flavia Rizzo Total pupils: 82

Hampstead, NW3 6QN Headteacher: Mr Lewis Hayward Total pupils: 247

ucs.org.uk

standrewsmontessori.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Muswell Hill, N10 3LS Headteacher: Paul Jowett

Norfolk House School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Muswell Hill, N10 2EG Headteacher: Paul Jowett Total pupils: 255

norfolkhouseschool.org

North Bridge House School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Canonbury, N1 2NQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Taylor

northbridgehouse.com

London, EC2Y 8DT Principal: Lynne Williams

gsmd.ac.uk

The Lyceum School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

City of London, EC2A 2DU Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Wyatt Total pupils: 97

lyceumschool.co.uk

St Paul’s Cathedral School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

City of London, EC2A 4JH Headteacher: Simon Larter-Evans Total pupils: 252

spcslondon.com

East London

Bethnal Green Montessori School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bethnal Green, E2 7DA Headteacher: Sidonie Winter

bethnalgreenmontessorischool.co.uk

Forest School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS • CO-ED

Snaresbrook, E17 3PY Warden: Marcus Cliff Hodges Total pupils: 1345

forest.org.uk

Gatehouse School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Victoria Park, E2 9JG Headteacher: Rebecca Whitlock Total pupils: 380

gatehouseschool.co.uk

LONDON

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East London - South East London - South West London Grangewood Independent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Forest Gate, E7 8QT Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Roberts Total pupils: 63

grangewoodschool.com

Normanhurst School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

North Chingford, E4 7BA Headteacher: Mrs Claire Osborn Total pupils: 249

normanhurstsch.co.uk

Snaresbrook College Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

South Woodford, E18 2EA Headteacher: Mr Ralph Dalton Total pupils: 164

snaresbrookprep.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Dulwich, SE21 8HP Headteacher: Mr Patrick Gush Total pupils: 414

Riverston School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Eltham, SE12 8UF Headteacher: Sarah Salathiel

riverstonschool.co.uk

Rosemead Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Dulwich, SE21 8HZ Headteacher: Phil Soutar Total pupils: 350

rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

St Dunstan’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM •

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

stdunstans.org.uk

Dulwich, SE22 8SU Headteacher: Dr Gary Savage Total pupils: 1,009

alleyns.org.uk

Bellerbys College London SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

London, SE8 3DE Principal: Alison Baines

bellerbys.com

Blackheath High School NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Blackheath, SE3 7AG Headteacher: Mrs C Chandler-Thompson Total pupils: 737

blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

Blackheath Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Blackheath, SE3 ONJ Acting Headteacher: Mrs C Dawe Total pupils: 399

blackheathprepschool.com

Colfe’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lee, SE12 8AW Headteacher: Mr R F Russell Total pupils: 599

colfes.com

Dulwich Prep London NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Dulwich, SE21 7AA Headteacher: Mr Michael Roulston Total pupils: 835

dulwichpreplondon.org

Dulwich College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Dulwich, SE21 7LD Headteacher: Dr Joseph Spence Total pupils: 1768

DAY • CO-ED

Catford, SE6 4TY Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Hewlett Total pupils: 857

St Olave’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

New Eltham, SE9 3QS Headteacher: Miss C Holloway Total pupils: 220

stolaves.org.uk

Sydenham High School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sydenham, SE26 6BL Headteacher: Mrs Katharine Woodcock Total pupils: 616

Apples and Honey, The Nursery on the Common NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wimbledon, SW19 5QD Headteacher: Gila Godsi Total pupils: 30

applesandhoney.org

Barnes Montessori Nursery

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

Eltham, SE9 4QF Headteacher: Mr Guy Sanderson Total pupils: 870

elthamcollege.london

Greenwich Steiner School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED

Blackheath, SE3 7SE Headteacher: Adrian Dow

greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk

Herne Hill Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Broomwood Hall PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW12 8NR Headteacher: Carole Jenkinson Total pupils: 631

northwoodschools.com

Cameron House PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelsea, SW3 6AH Headteacher: Ms Dina Mallett Total pupils: 120

cameronhouseschool.org

montessoriclapham.co.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Clapham, SW4 9EH

montessoriclapham.co.uk

Collingham College

collingham.co.uk

Dolphin School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Nicola Baldwin

dolphinschool.org.uk

The Dominie

Donhead School

Battersea, SW11 4DX Headteacher: Anne O’Doherty

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Wimbledon, SW19 4NP Headteacher: Mr P J J Barr Total pupils: 334

jags.org.uk

donhead.org.uk

James Allen’s Girls’ School

Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Prep School

independentschoolparent.com

Extending GCSE fromto GCSE from September 2020. September 2020.

Earl’s Court, SW5 0HL Headteacher: Dr Sally Powell Total pupils: 216

thedominie.co.uk

jags.org.uk

Extending to

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

James Allen’s Preparatory School

Dulwich, SE22 8TE Headteacher: Mrs Sally-Anne Huang Total pupils: 1081

0209000 7590 9000 020 7590 www.knightsbridgeschool.com www.knightsbridgeschool.com registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com

Clapham Park Montessori

hernehillschool.co.uk

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Book a tour Book a tour

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Dulwich, SE22 8TE Headteacher: Finola Stack

South Kensington · 5 minute walk Gloucester Road · 6 minute walk

barnesmontessori.co.uk

Herne Hill, SE24 9LY Headteacher: Ngaire Telford Total pupils: 287

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

www.queensgate.org.uk

Barnes, SW13 9QL

Clapham, SW4 0DX

Eltham College

Queen’s Gate School 131–133 Queen’s Gate London SW7 5LE

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Clapham Montessori

elthamcollege.london

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South West London

Eltham College Junior School Eltham, SE9 4RW Headteacher: Mr Edmund Cavendish

OUR TRADITION

sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

dulwich.org.uk PREP • DAY • BOYS

I N D E P E N D E N T D AY S C H O O L FOR GIRL S AGED 4 TO 18 IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

South East London Alleyn’s School

Oakfield Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW1W 9BA Headteacher: Mr Huw May

eatonhouseschools.com

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Old Vicarage School IAPS School for girls aged 3 to 11 years

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• Two form entry in small classes up to 15 • Girls develop into confident, articulate individuals • Excellent academic standards with a rich, challenging curriculum and a wide range of sports, drama and music • We successfully prepare for 11+ with most achieving their first choice schools • After school care available up until 6pm For more information about available places, to obtain a prospectus or to book a space on our Open Morning, please contact the Registrar on 020 8940 0922 or e-mail f.murdoch@oldvicarageschool.com Old Vicarage School, 48 Richmond Hill, Richmond, Surrey TW10 6QX www.oldvicarageschool.com

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LONDON South West London

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW7 5QH Headteacher: Mr Huw May

eatonhouseschools.com

Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mr Oliver Snowball

eatonhouseschools.com

Eaton House The Manor Nursery NURSERY • CO-ED

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mrs Roosha Sue

eatonhouseschools.com

Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep and Prep PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mrs Nichola Borthwick and Mrs Sarah Segrave

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Eaton Square Nursery School Belgravia NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW1W 9PY

eatonsquareschool.com

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Neil Lunnon

fulhamprep.co.uk

Garden House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelsea, SW3 4TW Headteachers: Mrs Annie Lee, Mrs Julia Adlard, Mr Christian Warland Total pupils: 497

Glendower Preparatory School South Kensington, SW7 5JX Headteacher: Nina Kingsmill Moore Total pupils: 255

glendowerprep.org

Hall School Wimbledon (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Wimbledon, SW20 8HF Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

The Hampshire School Early Years

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

The Hampshire School, Chelsea

Eaton Square Nursery School Pimlico NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ

eatonsquareschool.com

Eaton Square School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW1V 1PP Headteacher: Mr Sebastian Hepher Total pupils: 519

eatonsquareschool.com

Emanuel School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW11 1HS Headteacher: Mr Robert Milne Total pupils: 774

emanuel.org.uk

Fairley House School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Westminster, SW1P 4AU Headteacher: Mr Michael Taylor

fairleyhouse.org.uk

Falcons Preparatory Girls School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Putney, SW15 6PY Headteacher: Sara Williams-Ryan Total pupils: 78

falconsgirls.co.uk

Falkner House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

South Kensington, SW7 4QB Headteacher: Mrs A Griggs Total pupils: 200

falknerhouse.co.uk

Falkner House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Earl’s Court, SW5 9SU Headteacher: Mrs A Griggs Total pupils: 178

falknerhouse.co.uk

Finton House PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Balham, SW17 7HL Headteacher: Mr Ben Freeman Total pupils: 322

fintonhouse.org.uk

Francis Holland School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sloane Square, SW1W 8JF Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Elphinstone Total pupils: 520

fhs-sw1.org.uk

Fulham Senior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Will Le Fleming

fulhamprep.co.uk/phase/senior

Fulham Pre-Prep School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 3JJ Headteacher: Miss Di Steven

fulhamprep.co.uk

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We - lleyn's

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

eatonsquareschool.com

Alleyn’s School

gardenhouseschool.co.uk

Eaton Square Nursery School Knightsbridge Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX

Fulham Prep School

Eaton House Belgravia Prep School

Co-educational excellence

Chelsea, SW7 4NX

thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelsea, SW3 6NB Headteacher: Dr Pamela Edmonds Total pupils: 255

thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk

The Harrodian School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Barnes, SW13 9QN Headteacher: James Hooke

harrodian.com

Hill House International School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP Headteacher: Richard Townend

hillhouseschool.co.uk

Co-educational excellence in a caring community for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. Help with fees is available through means-tested bursaries of up to 100%. We also offer a variety of scholarships.

www.alleyns.org.uk | 020 8557 1500 Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

Hornsby House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Balham, SW12 8RS Headteacher: Mr Edward Rees Total pupils: 430

hornsbyhouse.org.uk

Hurlingham School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Putney, SW15 2NQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Brough Total pupils: 326

hurlinghamschool.co.uk

Ibstock Place School

QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL & NURSERY Preparatory School and Nursery For Boys and Girls aged 2 to 13 years

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Roehampton, SW15 5PY Headteacher: Anna Sylvester-Johnson Total pupils: 950

ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

Kensington Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Fulham, SW6 5PA Headteacher: Caroline Hulme-McKibbin Total pupils: 293

kensingtonprep.gdst.net

King’s College School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Wimbledon, SW19 4TT Headteacher: Andrew Halls Total pupils: 853

kcs.org.uk

Knightsbridge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD Principal: Mr Magoo Giles Total pupils: 386

knightsbridgeschool.com

L’Ecole de Battersea NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW11 3DS Total pupils: 250

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L’Ecole des Petits NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 2NB Total pupils: 136

lecoledespetits.co.uk

Mander Portman Woodward 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

South Kensington, SW7 5AB Headteacher: Mr John Southworth Total pupils: 595

mpw.ac.uk

Registration for Nursery, 4+ (2021), 7+ and 11+ Entry Quainton Hall School for excellent academic results and extensive extra-curricular and sporting opportunities. Headmaster’s Tours: Call us to arrange a visit

020 8861 8861

Quainton Hall School, Harrow, HA1 1RX admin@quaintonhallshool.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk Registered charity number: 312638

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St Paul’s School

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The Moat School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 6EG Headteacher: Clare King

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More House School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Leach and Mr Michael Keeley Total pupils: 191

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Newton Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW8 4BX Headteacher: Mrs Alison Fleming Total pupils: 624

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Noah’s Ark Nursery School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Mrs N Baldwin

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Northcote Lodge PREP • DAY • BOYS

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Oliver House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Clapham, SW4 9AH Headteacher: Mr Rob Farrell Total pupils: 178

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The Park Kindergarten NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

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Parsons Green Prep PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Prospect House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Putney, SW15 3NT Headteacher: Mr Michael Hodge Total pupils: 295

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Putney High School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Putney, SW15 6BH Headteacher: Mrs Suzie Longstaff Total pupils: 911

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Queen’s Gate School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

South Kensington, SW7 5LE Headteacher: Mrs Rosalynd Kamaryc

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Redcliffe School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelsea, SW10 9JH Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Lemmon Total pupils: 140

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The Roche Nursery Keswick NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

East Putney, SW15 2JE

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St Nicholas Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Sinclair House School Preparatory School: 59 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JJ Montessori Nursery: 159 & 196 Munster Road, Fulham, London, SW6 6DA

St Philip’s Prep School for Boys PREP • DAY • BOYS

South Kensington, SW7 4NE Headteacher: Mr Alexander Wulffen Thomas

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Sinclair House School Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 6DA

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Streatham & Clapham Prep School - Prep and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Streatham, SW2 3SR Headteacher: Mr Tom Mylne Total pupils: 242

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Streatham, SW16 1AW Headteacher: Dr Millan Sachania Total pupils: 694 (Prep & Senior)

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The Study Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wimbledon Village, SW19 5ER Headteacher: Mrs Susan Pepper Total pupils: 322

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Sussex House PREP • DAY • BOYS

Belgravia, SW1X 0EA Headteacher: Mr N P Kaye Total pupils: 182

Head Teacher: Mrs Carlotta T.M O’Sullivan Admissions: Mrs Joanne Maile, School Office Manager, officemanager@sinclairhouseschool.com info@sinclairhouseschool.com 0207 736 9182 boys and girls, 2-11 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 140. TYPE: Day. Nursery: Termly from £ £1,850 – £4,940. Pre-Prep, Termly from £5,580. Prep, Termly from 5,960 ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non Selective, registration from birth. Places awarded by date of registration – priority is given to siblings. GENDER/AGES: FEES:

School Philosophy: An environment of success naturally flourishes when children feel secure, motivated, engaged and happy.”

We inspire a love of learning, engaging pupils through a broad, creative curriculum. Children leave equipped with knowledge, and as well-rounded, interesting individuals, with the confidence to tackle the next steps.

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Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea

Staines Preparatory School

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

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Thomas’s Battersea

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PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW11 3JB Headteacher: Mr Simon O’Malley Total pupils: 540

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Thomas’s Fulham PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 3ES Headteacher: Ms Annette Dobson Total pupils: 399

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Thomas’s Clapham PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW11 6LZ Headteacher: Mr Phil Ward Total pupils: 650

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Tower House School

Rated “Excellent” in all areas

East Sheen, SW14 8LF Headteacher: Mr Greg Evans Total pupils: 185

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Ursuline Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wimbledon, SW20 8HR Headteacher: Mr Chris McGrath Total pupils: 219

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Westminster Abbey Choir School PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

Westminster, SW1P 3NY Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Milton Total pupils: 35

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“Overall achievement in EYFS is excellent” “Mathematics is a strength” “pupils’ writing in English is excellent” OPEN MORNINGS Wednesday 18th March 9:30 - 11:30am Wednesday 13th May 9:30 - 11:30am Saturday 16th May 10am - 12pm

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

PREP • DAY • BOYS

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Staines Preparatory School

Westminster, SW1P 1QH Headteacher: Mr Neil McLaughlan Total pupils: 169

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St Paul’s Juniors Barnes, SW13 9JT Headteacher: Maxine Shaw Total pupils: 439

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Harrow School

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White House Preparatory School

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Harrow, HA2 0HN Headteacher: Miss Katherine Haynes Total pupils: 600

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Orley Farm School

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Clapham, SW12 0LF Headteacher: Tony Lewis Total pupils: 110

Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3NU Headteacher: Mr Tim Calvey Total pupils: 491

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Quainton Hall School

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Wimbledon, SW19 4AB Headteacher: Mrs Jane Lunnon Total pupils: 896

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Young England Kindergarten St. George’s Square, SW1V 2HP Headteacher: Kay King Total pupils: 75

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Greater London: Bromley Bromley High School

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Bromley, BR1 2TW Headteacher: Mrs Angela Drew Total pupils: 871

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Croydon Trinity School

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Croydon, CR9 7AT Headteacher: Alasdair Kennedy Total pupils: 985

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Whitgift School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

South Croydon, CR2 6YT Headteacher: Chris Ramsey Total pupils: 1449

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Edgware

North London Collegiate School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Edgware, HA8 7RJ Headteacher: Sarah Clark Total pupils: 1078

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Hampton

Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep School PRE-PREP • CO-ED • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Hampton, TW12 2UQ Headteacher: Mr Tim Smith Total pupils: 230

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Hampton School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Hampton, TW12 3HD Headteacher: Mr Kevin Knibbs Total pupils: 1279

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The Lady Eleanor Holles School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hampton, TW12 3HF Headteacher: Mrs Heather Hanbury Total pupils: 887

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Twickenham Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampton, TW12 2SA Headteacher: Mr D Malam Total pupils: 273

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Harrow

Alpha Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Harrow, HA1 1RX Headteacher: Mr Simon Ford Total pupils: 178

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Hillingdon

ACS Hillingdon International School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Hillingdon, UB10 0BE Headteacher: Mr Martin Hall Total pupils: 555

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St Helen’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hillingdon, UB10 9JX Headteacher: Shirley Drummond Total pupils: 351

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Isleworth

Ashton House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Isleworth, TW7 4LW Headteacher: Mrs Angela Stewart Total pupils: 119

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Kew

Kew College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kew, TW9 3HQ Headteacher: Mrs Marianne Austin Total pupils: 295

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Kingston-Upon-Thames Canbury School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7LN Headteacher: Ms Louise Clancy Total pupils: 55

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Holy Cross Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7NU Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hair Total pupils: 287

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Kingston Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 6PY Headteacher: Mr SR Lehec Total pupils: 819

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Marymount International School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7PE Headteacher: Mrs Margaret Frazier Total pupils: 263

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Park Hill School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7SH Headteacher: Alistair Bond Total pupils: 99

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Rokeby School

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Harrow, HA1 1SH Headteacher: Mr Christopher Trinidad Total pupils: 154

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Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT2 7PB Headteacher: Mr Jason Peck Total pupils: 386

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Shrewsbury House Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOYS

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Kew Green Preparatory School

Newland House School

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Northwood, HA6 3QY Headteacher: Mr Sean Robinson Total pupils: 349

Richmond, TW9 3AF Headteacher: Mr Jem Peck Total pupils: 275

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King’s House School

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Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School

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Northwood, HA6 2DJ Headteacher: Mr S Dunn Total pupils: 404

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Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2HW Headteacher: Mrs Clementine Stewart Total pupils: 300

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Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Surbiton, KT6 4SP Headteacher: Mrs Sally Ralph Total pupils: 208

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Northwood, HA6 1QS Headteacher: Christina Bratsioti and Nooshin Cyrus Total pupils: 60

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Surbiton High School Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT Headteacher: Mr Silas Edmonds, Principal is Mrs Rebecca Glover Total pupils: 1,000

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Halliford School

Shepperton, TW17 9HX Headteacher: Mr James Davies Total pupils: 426

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Wembley, HA9 8RG Headteacher: Ms Anita Mohindra Total pupils: 44

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Staines Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Richmond, W4 3DT Headteacher: Andrew Forbes Total pupils: 354

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Unicorn School

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Northwood, HA6 2YE Headteacher: Zara Hubble Total pupils: 931

Northwood, HA6 3AS Headteacher: Dr Mary Short Total pupils: 1127

Buxlow Prep School

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Reddiford School

Falcons School for Boys

Northwood College

Richmond, TW10 6QX Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Linthwaite Total pupils: 194

Wembley, HA9 0RG Headteacher: Ms Margaret Dillane Total pupils: 32

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Northwood, HA6 2HT Headteacher: Mr Simon Everson Total pupils: 891

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Old Vicarage School

Pinner, HA5 5DT Headteacher: Sarah Hollis Total pupils: 113

Pinner, HA5 5HH Headteacher: Mrs Jean Batt Total pupils: 350

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Twickenham, TW1 4QJ Headteacher: Johneen McPherson Total pupils: 415

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Merchant Taylors’ School

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Richmond, TW10 6ES Headteacher: Mr Mark Turner Total pupils: 456

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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St Catherine’s School

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Buckingham Preparatory School

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Twickenham, TW1 4TQ Headteacher: Chris Skelton Total pupils: 450

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Wembley HA9 9HP Headteacher: Mireille Rabaté Total pupils: 900+

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Staines, TW18 2BT Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Sawyer Total pupils: 399

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Twickenham

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Milton Keynes

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Chesham

18 Oxford

Chesham

OXFORDSHIRE

Stowe

Berkshire

ASCOT 1 LVS Ascot 2 St George’s School 3 Heathfield School BRADFIELD 4 Bradfield College CAVERSHAM 5 Queen Anne’s School CROWTHORNE 6 Wellington College READING 7 Pangbourne College WOKINGHAM 8 Ludgrove School

Buckinghamshire

MILTON KEYNES 9 Thornton College 10 Swanbourne House School SLOUGH 11 Caldicott Prep School

Moulsford

Hampshire ANDOVER 12 Farleigh School FORDINGBRIDGE 13 Forres Sandle Manor School NEW MILTON 14 Ballard School PORTSMOUTH 15 The Portsmouth Grammar School ROMSEY 16 Embley

Henley-on-Thames

5 Caversham

BERKSHIRE

Reading

Thatcham

11 Slough

3 1 Ascot 2

Windsor Wokingham

Crowthorne 6 Sandhurst

Newbury

Hook

12 Andover

HAMPSHIRE

Alton Liphook

Winchester

Bramdean

Romsey Southampton

13 Fordingbridge

Oxfordshire

BANBURY 17 Sibford School OXFORD 18 Chandlings MOULSFORD 19 Moulsford Preparatory School

Gerrards Cross

New

14 Milton

15 Portsmouth Southsea

ISLE OF WIGHT

Contemporary Catholic Co-educational 3-13 Boarding & Day

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1157842

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Banbury

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SOUTH

Come and see us…

Farleigh in a Morning (small group tours) Saturday 14th March, 10.00am-12.00pm Open Morning Saturday 19th September, 9.30am-12.00pm

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SOUTH Berkshire

Berkshire

The Abbey Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Reading, RG2 7AR Headteacher: Ms Nicola Dick-Cleland Total pupils: 380

theabbey.co.uk

The Abbey School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Reading, RG1 5DZ Headteacher: Mrs Jan Cresswell Total pupils: 1050

theabbey.co.uk

Bradfield College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bradfield, RG7 6AU Headteacher: Dr Chris Stevens Total pupils: 756

www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Brockhurst and Marlston House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Newbury, RG18 9UL Headteacher: David Fleming Total pupils: 156

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Heathfield School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Ascot, SL5 8BQ Headteacher: Mrs Marina Gardiner Legge Total pupils: 190

heathfieldschool.net

Hemdean House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Reading, RG4 7SD Headteacher: Mrs Helen Chalmers Total pupils: 147

hemdeanhouse.co.uk

Herries NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cookham Dean, SL6 9BD Headteacher: Ms Fiona Long Total pupils: 101

herries.org.uk

Highfield Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Newbury, RG19 8LD Headteacher: Mr Martin Harris Total pupils: 248

cheamschool.com

Claires Court Nursery, Girls and Sixth Form NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Maidenhead, SL6 1PD Headteacher: Joanna Leach Total pupils: 159

highfieldprep.org

Holme Grange School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wokingham, RG40 3AL Headteacher: Mrs Claire Robinson Total pupils: 324

holmegrange.org

Maidenhead, SL6 6AW Headteacher Nursery: Sheena Wilding Headteacher Junior Girls: Leanne Kirby Headteacher Senior Girls: Margaret Heywood Headteacher Sixth Form: Stephanie Rogers Total pupils: 442

Horris Hill

Claires Court Junior Boys

Lambrook

clairescourt.com

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Newbury, RG20 9DJ Headteacher: Mr Giles Tollit Total pupils: 114

horrishill.com

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

clairescourt.com

Nr Ascot, RG42 6LU Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Perry Total pupils: 521

Maidenhead, SL6 3QE Headteacher: Mr Dean Richards Total pupils: 223

Claires Court Senior Boys SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Maidenhead, SL6 8TE Headteacher: James Wilding Total pupils: 318

clairescourt.com

Crosfields School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Reading, RG2 9BL Headteacher: Craig Watson Total pupils: 537

crosfields.com

Dolphin School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hurst, RG10 0FR Headteacher: Adam Hurst Total pupils: 208

dolphinschool.com

Downe House SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Thatcham, RG18 9JJ Headteacher: Emma McKendrick Total pupils: 574

downehouse.net

Eagle House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sandhurst, GU47 8PH Headteacher: Andrew Barnard Total pupils: 390

eaglehouseschool.com

Elstree School

High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

hawleyhurst.co.uk

Cheam School CO-ED

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Camberley, GU17 9HU Headteacher: Miss Victoria Smit Total pupils: 198

brockmarl.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

BOARDING • CO-ED

Head Teacher: Dr Anne Cotton Admissions: Mrs Wendy Scott admissions@pgs.org.uk 023 9236 0036 boys and girls, 21/2 to 18 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 1349, boys 781, girls 568. TYPE: Day. FEES: Pre-School: Daily from £ 46.20. Junior School: Termly from £3,548. Senior School and Sixth Form: Termly £5,529 ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Age appropriate assessments, interview and current school reference. GENDER/AGES:

School Philosophy: Through nurturing the individual potential of each of our

pupils, we encourage them to envision their life at 25, and we prepare them to make a positive contribution in whatever pathway they choose. Our success in examinations and in securing places at first-choice universities is combined with attention to personal flourishing and to the joy of lifelong learning.

Open Mornings: Whole School – Sat 26 Sep. Junior School, Tue 28 Apr. Open Afternoons: Senior School & Sixth Form, Fri 24 Apr. Junior School, Tue 9 Jun. Pre-School, Wed 10 Jun. Senior School & Sixth Form, Thu 25 Jun. www.pgs.org.uk

lambrookschool.co.uk

Leighton Park School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Reading, RG2 7ED Headteacher: Matthew Judd Total pupils: 473

leightonpark.com

Luckley House School

Co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 11 - 18

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wokingham, RG40 3EU Headteacher: Mrs Jane Tudor Total pupils: 230

luckleyhouseschool.org

“The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.”

Ludgrove School PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

Wokingham, RG40 3AB Headteacher: Mr Simon Barber Total pupils: 188

ludgrove.net

LVS Ascot

ISI Inspection Report, November 2019

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ascot, SL5 8DR Headteacher: Mrs Christine Cunniffe Total pupils: 889

lvs.ascot.sch.uk

The Marist School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sixth Form Taster Day:

Ascot, SL5 7PS Headteacher: Joanne Smith Total pupils: 521

Friday 14 February 2020

elstreeschool.org.uk

Oratory Prep School

Eton College

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Whole College Open Morning:

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Reading, RG7 5TD Headteacher: Mr Sid Inglis Total pupils: 258

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

Windsor, SL4 6DW Headteacher: Simon Henderson Total pupils: 1313

etoncollege.com

Eton End School

themarist.com

Reading, RG8 7SF Headteacher: Mr Rob Stewart Total pupils: 410

oratoryprep.co.uk

The Oratory School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS

BECOMING CO-ED IN 2020

etonend.org

oratory.co.uk

Datchet, SL3 9AX Headteacher: Sophie Banks Total pupils: 185

HawleyHurst

independentschoolparent.com

Reading, RG8 0PJ Headteacher: Joe Smith Total pupils: 366

Saturday 25 April 2020

Book with the Admissions Team: 0118 976 7415 admissions@pangbourne.com www.pangbourne.com

SOUTH

Ludgrove

BOYS WILL BE...adventurous at Moulsford Prep day and boarding school of 360 boys aged 4 – 13 years

• Excellent academic record • Boys’ boarding prep school • Glorious rural setting • Fortnightly exeat weekends • Bursaries available • New £2.5million Exploration Centre opening Autumn 2020

OPEN DAY

FRIDAY 15th MAY 2020 To attend please email admissions@moulsford.com or call 01491 651438 or visit our website Moulsford Prep School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9HR

Ludgrove, Wokingham, Berks RG40 3AB · 0118 978 9881 registrar@ludgroveschool.co.uk · www.ludgrove.net

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SOUTH

Berkshire - Buckinghamshire Padworth College

St Piran’s

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Reading, RG7 4NR Headteacher: Chris Randell Total pupils: 104

Maidenhead, SL6 7LZ Headteacher: Sebastian Sales Total pupils: 398

padworth.com

stpirans.co.uk

Pangbourne College

Sunningdale School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Reading, RG8 8LA Headteacher: Mr Thomas Garnier Total pupils: 404

Sunningdale, SL5 9PY Headteacher: Tom Dawson Total pupils: 105

Papplewick

Upton House School

admissions@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk | 01344 629900

TERMLY OPEN MORNINGS

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sunningdaleschool.co.uk

pangbourne.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Windsor, SL4 3DF Headteacher: Rhian Thornton Total pupils: 265

Ascot, SL5 7LH Headteacher: Tom Bunbury Total pupils: 199

uptonhouse.org.uk

papplewick.org.uk

The Village Montessori Nursery

NURSERY

Queen Anne’s

JUNIOR SCHOOL

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Bradfield, RG7 6HW Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Maclean Total pupils: 36

GIRLS

Caversham, RG4 6DX Headteacher: Julia Harrington Total pupils: 443

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montessorinursery.org.uk

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qas.org.uk

Waverley School

Reading Blue Coat School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wokingham, RG40 4YD Headteacher: Guy Shore Total pupils: 210

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6SU Headteacher: Jesse Elzinga Total pupils: 740

waverleyschool.org.uk

rbcs.org.uk

Wellington College

Reddam House

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • CO-ED • BOARDING

Winnersh, RG41 5BG Headteacher: Tammy Howard Total pupils: 302

NURSERY

Crowthorne, RG45 7PU Headteacher: Mr Julian Thomas Total pupils: 1045

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Rookwood School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Andover, SP10 3AL Headteacher: Mr A Kirk-Burgess Total pupils: 314

rookwood.org

Sherfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hook, RG27 0HU Headteacher: Mr Nick Brain Total pupils: 436

sherfieldschool.co.uk

St John’s College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hook, RG29 1TB Headteacher: Mr Adam Williams Total pupils: 620

lordwandsworth.org

Mayville High School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Southsea, PO5 2PE Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Parkyn Total pupils: 457

mayvillehighschool.com

Moyles Court School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ringwood, BH24 3NF Headteacher: Mr Richard Milner-Smith Total pupils: 237

moylescourt.co.uk

The Pilgrims’ School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Winchester, SO23 9LT Headteacher: Mr Tom Burden Total pupils: 155

thepilgrims-school.co.uk

The Portsmouth Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Portsmouth, PO1 2LN Headteacher: Dr Anne Cotton Total pupils: 1,116

St Neot’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Hook, RG27 0PN Headteacher: Deborah Henderson Total pupils: 308

stneotsprep.co.uk

St Nicholas’ School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Fleet, GU52 0RF Headteacher: Dr Olwen Wright Total pupils: 410

st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

St Swithun’s School BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

stswithuns.com

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

Farnborough, GU14 6PA Headteacher: Mr Gerard Owens Total pupils: 642

salesian.hants.sch.uk

Seedlings Montessori NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Southampton, SO18 5RJ

seedlingsmontessori.co.uk

Sherborne House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chandler’s Ford, S053 1EU Headteacher: Mrs Heather Hopson-Hill Total pupils: 297

Stroud School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Romsey, SO51 9ZH Headteacher: Mr Joel Worrall Total pupils: 342

stroud-kes.org.uk

Twyford School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Weekly classes in Central London.

Walhampton

One-off session 40. Term booking 300 (9 sessions).

twyfordschool.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lymington, SO41 5ZG Headteacher: Mr Titus Mills Total pupils: 333

Let your children into the world of wonder.

West Hill Park

ofﬁce@vincentandfrida.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

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Unique opportunity for children aged 7-12 to discover art history secrets. Mixture of visual analysis, hands-on experience and group discussion. All classes strictly limited to 10 children.

Winchester, SO21 1NW Headteacher: Dr Steve Bailey Total pupils: 408

Portsmouth High Nursery and Prep School

portsmouthhigh.co.uk

Observation + Analysis = Art Appreciation

sherbornehouse.co.uk

pgs.org.uk

Southsea, PO5 3ES Headteacher: Mr Paul Marshallsay Total pupils: 110

Your Happiness is our Success!

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY •

walhampton.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Covering all your Childcare & Private Staff requirements: * Bilingual * Rota * Travelling * SEN Nanny * Nanny PA * Live-In/Out * Nanny/Tutor * Private Chef * House Manager * Butler * Chauffeur * P.A.

stjohnscollege.co.uk

Salesian College

Lord Wandsworth College

Our Nannies & Nanny/Tutors set your children on the right path for a bright future.

Southsea, PO5 3QW Headteacher: Mrs Mary Maguire Total pupils: 457

Southampton, SO15 5UQ Headteacher: Mr Julian Thould Total pupils: 979

kes.hants.sch.uk

• Exceptional Staff & Nannies • Impeccable Service • London & International

BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

King Edward VI School

London-based UK Nanny & Private Staff Agency

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Winchester, SO21 1HA Headteacher Prep: Rebecca Lyons-Smith Headteacher Senior: Jane Gandee Total pupils: 510

highfieldschool.org.uk

KinderStaff.com Info@KinderStaff.com Tel.(44) 20 7856 0390

BOARDING • CO-ED

Titchfield, PO14 4BS Headteacher: Mr Alastair Ramsay Total pupils: 262

westhillpark.com

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THE ONLY LEADING NON-SELECTIVE INDEPENDENT GIRLS’ DAY BOARDING SCHOOL IN THE AREA

Looking for a school that’s engaging and challenging, with an exciting curriculum? Somewhere with a warm, caring, friendly atmosphere? Set in 25 acres of beautiful countryside close to the M1 and M40, just 15 minutes from Milton Keynes city centre with 30 minute connections to central London. Catholic school with strong values – girls of all faiths, or none, are welcome.

OPEN MORNINGS

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER (10.00AM - 12.00 NOON)

For more information or to book a personal visit please contact Claire Ballantyne on 01280 820410 or email admissions@thorntoncollege.com. We look forward to welcoming you.

THORNTON COLLEGE, CONVENT OF JESUS AND MARY, THORNTON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKS, MK17 0HJ

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Hampshire - Isle of Wight - Oxfordshire - Brackley Winchester College

Greene’s Educational

St Clare’s, Oxford

Summer Fields

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Winchester, SO23 9NA Headteacher: Dr Timothy Hands Total pupils: 678

Oxford, OX1 1BP College Principal: Carmen Prozzillo Total pupils: 300

Oxford, OX2 7AL Headteacher: Andrew Rattue Total pupils: 274

Oxford, OX2 7EN Headteacher: Mr David Faber Total pupils: 240

Yateley Manor

Headington Preparatory School

St Edward’s Oxford

Tudor Hall

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Oxford, OX2 7NN Warden: Mr Stephen Jones Total pupils: 662

Banbury, OX16 9UR Headteacher: Wendy Griffiths Total pupils: 335

St Helen and St Katharine

Windrush Valley School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Abingdon, OX14 1BE Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Dougall Total pupils: 715

Ascott-under-Wychwood, OX7 6AN Headteacher: Amanda Douglas Total pupils: 109

St Hugh’s

Wychwood School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

BOARDING • CO-ED

GIRLS

Faringdon, SN7 8PT Headteacher: Andrew Nott Total pupils: 330

Oxford, OX2 6JR Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Johnson Total pupils: 110

St John’s Priory School

Brackley

winchestercollege.org

Yateley, GU46 7UQ Headteacher: Robert Upton Total pupils: 394

yateleymanor.com

Isle of Wight Ryde School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ryde, PO33 3BE Headteacher: Mark Waldron Total pupils: 771

rydeschool.org.uk

Oxfordshire Abingdon Prep

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Frilford, OX13 5NX Headteacher: Mr Craig Williams Total pupils: 252

greenes.org.uk

BOARDING • GIRLS

Oxford, OX3 7PB Headteacher: Mrs Jane Crouch Total pupils: 280

headington.org

Headington School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Oxford, OX3 7TD Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Jordan Total pupils: 805

headington.org

Kingham Hill School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH Headteacher: Mr Nick Seward Total pupils: 289

kinghamhill.org.uk

Magdalen College School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Oxford, OX4 1DZ Headteacher Junior: Tim Skipworth Headteacher Senior: Miss Helen Pike Total pupils: 902

Abingdon, OX14 1DE Headteacher: Mr Michael Windsor Total pupils: 961

The Manor Preparatory School

abingdon.org.uk/prep

Abingdon

abingdon.org.uk

Bloxham School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Banbury, OX15 4PE Headteacher: Mr Paul Sanderson Total pupils: 399

bloxhamschool.com

Bruern Abbey School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Chesterton, OX26 1UY Headteacher: Mr John Floyd Total pupils: 112

bruernabbey.org

Carrdus School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Banbury, OX17 2BS Headteacher: Mr Edward Way Total pupils: 118

carrdusschool.co.uk

Chandlings NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxford, OX1 5ND Headteacher: Christine Cook Total pupils: 494

chandlings.org.uk

Christ Church Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Oxford, OX1 1QW Headteacher: Mr Richard Murray Total pupils: 157

mcsoxford.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS • CO-ED

Abingdon, OX13 6LN Headteacher: Mr Alastair Thomas Total pupils: 383

www.manorprep.org

Moulsford Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Moulsford, OX10 9HR Headteacher: Mr Ben Beardmore-Gray Total pupils: 335

moulsford.com

Oxford, OX1 3UA Headteacher: Mr Robert Gullifer Total pupils: 160

newcollegeschool.org

Our Lady’s Abingdon Junior School

PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

Abingdon, OX13 6JL Headteacher: Mr Duncan Bailey Total pupils: 193

cothill.net

Cranford House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Moulsford, OX10 9HT Headteacher: Dr James Raymond Total pupils: 375

cranfordhouse.net

d’Overbroeck’s SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oxford, OX2 7PL Acting head: Johnathan Cuff Total pupils: 500

doverbroecks.com

Dragon School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oxford, OX2 6SS Headteacher: Dr Crispin Hyde-Dunn Total pupils: 813

dragonschool.org

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shsk.org.uk

st-hughs.co.uk

windrushvalleyschool.co.uk

wychwoodschool.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Banbury, OX16 5HX Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Wilson Total pupils: 93

stjohnspriory.co.uk

Shiplake College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS •

Winchester House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brackley, NN13 7AZ Headteacher: Mrs Emma Goldsmith Total pupils: 325

winchester-house.org

CO-ED

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW Headteacher: Mr Gregg Davies Total pupils: 480

shiplake.org.uk

Sibford School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Banbury, OX15 5QL Headteacher: Toby Spence Total pupils: 419

sibfordschool.co.uk

Where learning happens everywhere

Abingdon, OX14 2HB Headteacher: Miss B Meadows Total pupils: 129

olab.org.uk

Our Lady’s Abingdon Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Abingdon, OX14 3PS Headteacher: Mr Stephen Oliver Total pupils: 470

olab.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Cothill House

tudorhallschool.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxford High School

cokethorpe.org.uk

stedwardsoxford.org

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Cokethorpe School Witney, OX29 7PU Headteacher: Mr D J Ettinger Total pupils: 659

summerfields.com

New College School

cccs.org.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

stclares.ac.uk

GIRLS

Oxford, OX2 6XA Headteacher: Dr Philip Hills Total pupils: 893

oxfordhigh.gdst.net

Oxford Sixth Form College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Oxford, OX1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Mark Love

oxfordtutorialcollege.com

Radley College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

Abingdon, OX14 2HR Warden: Mr John Moule Total pupils: 687

radley.org.uk

Rupert House PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BN Headteacher: Mrs Clare Lynas Total pupils: 208

ruperthouse.org

Rye St Antony NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

A Co-Educational Prep School from 2-11 years Countryside location but only 5 miles from Oxford Warm, welcoming and caring environment 60 acres of beautiful grounds for Outdoor Learning Excellent academic results into senior schools Over 60 extra-curricular activites to choose from

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Oxford, OX3 0BY Headteacher: Sarah Ryan Total pupils: 326

ryestantony.co.uk

01865 730771

www.chandlings.org.uk

SOUTH

Outstanding independent school in 35 acres of the New Forest Co-Educational for 3−13 year olds / Boarding and day pupils, Visit our website for open days, or call to arrange a personal tour / FSMSchool.com / 01425 653 181

Beachborough

Independent Prep School for Ages 2½ to 13

Feeling Adventurous?

Next Open Morning

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Latest Inspection Report ‘EXCELLENT

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Saturday 29th February | 10 am - 12 midday

IN ALL AREAS’

01280 700071 registrar@beachborough.com Westbury, Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB

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EXCELLENT ISI inspection 2018

Shortlisted

Boarding school of the year

Every Heathfield girl has verve! A character trait that we encourage as your daughter grows and develops into a confident young woman. As well as providing an excellent academic education coupled with top-class pastoral care, we help your daughter understand her unique strengths, live her ambitions, celebrate her talents and spirit and develop as the best version of herself. Live life like a Heathfield girl.

OPEN MORNINGS Saturday 7 March 9.45am to 12 noon Saturday 2 May 9.45am to 12 noon To book, email registrar@heathfieldschool.net

Boarding and Day for Girls 11-18

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SOUTH EAST Letchworth

4 Ware

Bishop’s Stortford

HERTFORDSHIRE Harpenden Hemel Hempstead

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

2 3

Berkhamsted

Hertford

St Albans

Hatfield Hadley Wood

Bushey Elstree Rickmansworth

LONDON Egham Thorpe

Rochester

11 12 14 Esher

Cobham Epsom Sutton Leatherhead Purley 20 Tadworth Little Bookham Guildford

22 Ripley

15 Farnham 17 18 Godalming

Frensham

SURREY

Otford

Caterham

Ashford

Tunbridge Wells

Forest Row

Cranbrook

30 Pease Pottage

Horsham

Hawkhurst

Haywards Heath

WEST SUSSEX

KENT

Tonbridge

21 Redhill

Rudgwick

Canterbury

Sevenoaks

Reigate Dorking

Cranleigh

Ramsgate

8 Chislehurst 6 Bromley

South Croydon

29 Hurstpierpoint Washington

25 Mayfield

EAST SUSSEX

Robertsbridge St Leonards-on-Sea

Upper Dicker Brighton

Hertfordshire

BISHOP’S STORTFORD 1 Bishop’s Stortford College HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 2 Abbot’s Hill School 3 Westbrook Hay Prep School LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY 4 St Francis’ College ST ALBANS 5 Beechwood Park School

Kent

BROMLEY 6 Bishop Challoner School CANTERBURY 7 St Edmund’s School CHISLEHURST 8 Farringtons School CRANBROOK 9 Marlborough House School

Surrey

CATERHAM 10 Caterham School COBHAM 11 Feltonfleet School 12 Parkside School

ESHER 13 Rowan Preparatory School 14 Claremont Fan Court School FARNHAM 15 Barfield School FRENSHAM 16 Edgeborough School GODALMING 17 St Hilary’s School 18 Aldro GUILDFORD 19 St Catherine’s School, Bramley LEATHERHEAD 20 Hampton Court House REDHILL 21 The Hawthorns School RIPLEY 22 Ripley Court School THORPE 23 TASIS The American School in England WOKING 24 Coworth Flexlands School

East Sussex

MAYFIELD 25 Mayfield School ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA 26 Claremont Prepartory School

West Sussex

HAYWARDS HEATH 27 Handcross Park School HORSHAM 28 Farlington School HURSTPIERPOINT 29 Hurst College PEASE POTTAGE 30 Cottesmore School

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SOUTH EAST Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Abbot’s Hill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP Headteacher: Kathryn Gorman from January 2020 Total pupils: 443

abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Aldenham School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Elstree, Nr Watford WD6 3AJ Headteacher: Andrew Williams Total pupils: 737

aldenham.com

Aldwickbury School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Harpenden, AL5 1AD Headteacher: Mr Vernon Hales Total pupils: 335

aldwickbury.org.uk

Beechwood Park NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

St Albans, AL3 8AW Headteacher: Mr Edward Balfour Total pupils: 524

beechwoodpark.com

Berkhamsted Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ Headteacher: Karen O’Connor Total pupils: 119

berkhamsted.com

Berkhamsted Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Berkhamsted, HP4 3DW Headteacher: Mr Jamie Hornshaw Total pupils: 621

berkhamsted.com

Berkhamsted School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS • GIRLS

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ Girls Headteacher is Liz Richardson Boys Headteacher is Mary-Clare Startin Sixth Form Headteacher is Martin Walker Total pupils: 1680

berkhamsted.com

Bishop’s Stortford College

Hertford, SG14 3NG Headteacher: Mr Chris Gillam Total pupils: 442

Howe Green House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Mills Total pupils: 176

howegreenhouse.essex.sch.uk

Immanuel College PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bushey, WD23 4EB Headteacher: Mr Gary Griffin Total pupils: 477

immanuelcollege.co.uk

Kingshott School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hitchin, SG4 7JX Headteacher: Mr M Seymour Total pupils: 397

kingshottschool.com

Lochinver House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Potters Bar, EN6 1LW Headteacher: Mr Ben Walker Total pupils: 349

lochinverhouse.com

Lockers Park PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Wilson Total pupils: 151

lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

Lyonsdown School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

New Barnet, EN5 1SA Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hammond Total pupils: 197

lyonsdownschool.co.uk

Manor Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Shenley, WD7 9BG Headteacher: Mrs A Lobo Total pupils: 434

manorlodgeschool.com

Merchant Taylors’ Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW Headteacher: Dr Karen McNerney Total pupils: 350

mtpn.org.uk

Mount House School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Gladwin Total pupils: 1169

Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Headteacher: Toby Mullins Total pupils: 191

Charlotte House Prep School

Princess Helena College

Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU Headteacher: Miss Penny Woodcock Total pupils: 138

charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk

Edge Grove NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Radlett, WD25 8NL Headteacher: Mr Ben Evans Total pupils: 400

edgegrove.com

Egerton Rothesay School

mounthouse.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Hitchin, SG4 7RT Headteacher: Sarah Davis Total pupils: 182

princesshelenacollege.co.uk

Purcell School of Music SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bushey, WD23 2TS Acting Headteacher: Paul Bambrough Total pupils: 179

purcell-school.org

Queenswood School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ Headteacher: Mr Colin Parker

Hatfield, AL9 6NS Headteacher: Jo Cameron Total pupils: 438

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

eger-roth.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Elstree, WD6 3AF Headteacher: Gus Lock Total pupils: 1162

habsboys.org.uk

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Elstree, WD6 3BT Headteacher: Miss Biddie O’Connor Total pupils: 1186

habsgirls.org.uk

queenswood.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF Headteacher: Mr Kevin Carson Total pupils: 964

royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk

St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ Headteacher: Judy Rowe Total pupils: 293

stahs.org.uk

Haileybury

St Albans High School for Girls

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hertford, SG13 7NU Headteacher: Mr Martin Collier Total pupils: 770

haileybury.com

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Pendell Court, Bletchingley, Surrey RH1 4QJ

heathmount.org

• BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

The Hawthorns School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI

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Heath Mount School

St Albans, AL1 3SJ Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Brown Total pupils: 653

stahs.org.uk

Head Teacher: Mr Adrian Floyd Admissions: Mrs Debbie Kingerlee admissions@hawthorns.com 01883 743048 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

boys and girls, 2-13 years 520, boys 285, girls 235

Day Nursery – £1,810. Pre-Prep – Reception £3,650; Years 1 & 2 £3,860. Prep – Years 3 & 4 £4,720; Years 5 to 8 £5,260 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Ardingly, Caterham, Cranleigh, Dunottar, Hurstpierpoint, Reigate Grammar School, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Woldingham FAITH: Non-denominational with a Christian heritage. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective. After the main Reception intake places are offered subject to a successful taster day and assessment to ensure fit within the level of the cohort. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: In a happy, family atmosphere we give each child every

opportunity to realise their potential through academic achievement and by engaging in an exceptional breadth of activities which build their confidence and character. We wish to fuel each child’s enthusiasm for life and encourage them to engage positively with the world they live in. With a healthy set of values, Hawthorns children are loved, feel secure and learn from their mistakes, endeavours and successes. Laughter and energy abound as pupils and staff make the most of school life.

Academic Record: Each year over 40% of pupils achieve scholarships and awards to their senior schools, ranging from academic to sport, music, performing arts, art and D&T. Outstanding Characteristics:

Set within 35 idyllic acres of country estate, Hawthorns children are given the time and space they need to enjoy their childhood. Just 30 minutes from central London by train, we support busy parents by offering daily wrap around care from 7.15am to 6pm during term-time as well as all year round holiday clubs.

Open Days: Saturday 12 October and Friday 22 November www.hawthorns.com

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Claremont Fan Court School Claremont Fan Court School An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

WHOLE SCHOOL WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

OPEN MORNING Saturday 8 February, 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 8 February, 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 8 February, 9.30am - 12.30pm

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OUR OPEN MORNINGS An outstanding independent day prep school for girls aged 2-11 Claygate, Surrey.

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SOUTH EAST Hertfordshire - Kent

St Albans School

York House School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

St Albans, AL3 4HB Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gillespie Total pupils: 825

st-albans.herts.sch.uk

St Christopher School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ Headteacher: Mr Richard Palmer Total pupils: 486

stchris.co.uk

St Columba’s College PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

St Albans, AL3 4AW Headteacher: Mr David Buxton Total pupils: 864

stcolumbascollege.org

St Edmund’s College & Prep School

Ashford Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING •CO-ED

Ashford, TN23 3DJ Headteacher: Ms Penny Willetts Total pupils: 238

ashfordschool.co.uk

Ashford School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ashford, TN24 8PB Headteacher: Michael Hall Total pupils: 476

ashfordschool.co.uk

Babington House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ware, SG11 1DS Headteacher: Paulo Duràn Total pupils: 811

Chislehurst, BR7 5ES Headteachers: Mr Tim Lello Total pupils: 402

St Francis’ College

Beechwood Sacred Heart School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

BOARDING • GIRLS

CO-ED

st-francis.herts.sch.uk

St Hilda’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Harpenden, AL5 2ES Headteacher: Mr Daniel Sayers Total pupils: 165

sthildasharpenden.co.uk

St Hilda’s School NURSERY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Bushey, WD23 3DA Headteacher: Miss Sarah Jane Styles Total pupils: 174

sthildasbushey.com

St Joseph’s In The Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX Headteacher: Mr Douglas Brown Total pupils: 150

stjosephsinthepark.com

St Margaret’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bushey, WD23 1DT Acting Headteacher: Julie Chatkiewicz Total pupils: 433

stmargaretsbushey.co.uk

Sherrardswood School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Welwyn, AL6 0BJ Headteacher: Mrs Anna Wright Total pupils: 284

sherrardswood.co.uk

Stanborough Primary and Nursery School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

babingtonhouse.com

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD Headteacher: Mrs Helen Rowe Total pupils: 419

beechwood.org.uk

Benenden School Cranbrook, TN17 4AA Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Price Total pupils: 544

Head Teacher: Mr Edward O’Connor Admissions: admissions@stedmunds.org.uk +44 (0)1227 475601

Bethany School

GENDER/AGES:

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • GIRLS

benenden.kent.sch.uk

CO-ED

Boys and girls, 3-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 571 Day, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery from £2,632, pre-prep from £3,232, prep (junior school) from £5,196, full boarding from £9,311, flexi boarding from £8,485, senior from £7,044, full boarding from £12,227, flexi boarding from £11,397 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 14, senior – 14, sixth form – 7. MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras faucibus ultricies semper. Nam euismod molestie arcu, ac iaculis neque consequat in. Nulla porta, odio sit amet fringilla semper, FAITH: Church of England MOTTO: Fungar Vice Cotis ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entry into school by visit, assessment and report. Scholarships available at 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Bromley, BR2 0BS Headteacher: Mrs Paula Anderson Total pupils: 373

School Philosophy: Established in 1749, St Edmund’s combines respect for

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cranbrook, TN17 1LB Headteacher: Mr Francie Healy Total pupils: 353

bethanyschool.org.uk

Bickley Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Bromley, BR1 2DS Headteacher: Mr Patrick Wenham Total pupils: 322

bickleyparkschool.co.uk

Bishop Challoner School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

bishopchallonerschool.com

Breaside Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bromley, BR1 2PR Headteacher: Mrs Karen A Nicholson Total pupils: 364

breaside.co.uk

CATS College Canterbury SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Watford, WD25 0DQ Headteacher: Mrs Horwood and Mrs Madden Total pupils: 105

Canterbury, CT1 3LQ Headteacher: Dr Sarah Lockyer Total pupils: 444

Stanborough School

Cobham Hall

stanboroughprimary.org.uk

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

catseducation.com

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Watford, WD25 9JT Headteacher: Mrs Eileen Hussey Total pupils: 83

Cobham, DA12 3BL Headteacher: Ms Maggie Roberts Total pupils: 185

spsch.org

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Stormont School

Derwent Lodge Girls Prep School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Potters Bar, EN6 5HA Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Martin Total pupils: 167

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Helen Hoffmann Total pupils: 133

stormountschool.org

somerhill.org

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Dover College

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Tring, HP23 5LX Headteacher: Stefan Anderson Total pupils: 333

Dover, CT17 9RH Headteacher: Mr Gareth Doodes Total pupils: 296

Westbrook Hay Prep School

Dulwich Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • CO-ED

tringpark.com

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF Headteacher: Mr Keith Young Total pupils: 336

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Kent

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ Headteacher: Mrs Bronwen Goulding Total pupils: 423

independentschoolparent.com

St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU

york-house.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

stedmundscollege.org

St Edmund’s School Canterbury

Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gray Total pupils: 303

dovercollege.org.uk

Cranbrook, TN17 3NP Headteacher: Mr Paul David Total pupils: 509

dulwichprepcranbrook.org

TYPE:

tradition and history with a fresh, engaging and forward-thinking attitude to the education of young people. Our approach is focused on the unique abilities and needs of individual pupils. All our pupils are valued for their contribution to the school and we take great pride in their successes.

Academic Record: At the heart of our educational philosophy is a sharing of the joy of learning which, along with our insistence on ambition, helps to make our pupils the very best they can be: creative, active learners who are well-equipped to shape their futures and those of others. In 2019 the A-level pass rate was 98%, with A*-B grades at 56%. Extra-curricular: We offer one of the widest and most varied co-curricular programmes in Kent; pupils can choose anything from horse riding to chess, mindfulness to debating, ground-breaking drama and outstanding musical activities, and some exceptional sporting opportunities. Our programme is flexible and constantly evolving to reflect pupils’ interests and passions, with new clubs and societies starting each term at the request of pupils, and going on to thrive. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Inspiring achievements and representation in the Junior Academy at the Royal Academy of Music, Royal Academy of Music Junior Department, National Youth Orchestra, National Children’s Orchestra, Kent Youth Choir and Youth Theatre. Shortlisted for Independent Schools of the Year 2019 in the performing arts category. Sporting representation in Kent County Cricket Men’s 2nd XI, England Touch Rugby, U14 Kent County Rugby and British Athletics Performance Pathway. Educator to the Canterbury Cathedral Choristers. Alumni: Orlando Bloom (actor), Lawrence Durrell (author) and Robin Jackman (cricketer). Open Days: 4 March and 6 May 2020 www.stedmunds.org.uk

SOUTH EAST Farlington School Strood Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PN

Edgeborough Farnham, Surrey

“It’s a happiness thing...” OPENMORNING

Head Teacher: Ms Louise Higson (BSc, PGCE) Admissions: Mrs Louise Mursell admissions@farlingtonschool.com office@farlingtonschool.com 01403 254967

Friday 13th March

boys and girls, 4-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 300, we have been moving towards full co-education since September 2018. From September 2020 boys are welcome to join Reception, Prep 1, Prep 2, Prep 3, Year 7, Year 9 and Lower Sixth. TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Pre-Prep – Day from £1,800-£2,500. Prep – Day from £3,765-£4,845, Weekly Boarding from £7,735-£8,460, Flexi Boarding from £50per night, Full Boarding from £8,180-£8,905 per term. Senior – Day from £5,830-£5,890, Weekly Boarding from £9,445-£9,505, Flexi Boarding from £50 per night, Full Boarding from £9,890-£9,950 per term MOTTO: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ – Live Life to the Full. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: We accept a broad intake of pupils and entry is often not as difcult as some people fear. We are looking for children who will work and play hard, challenge themselves and will make the most of every opportunity to succeed. Please visit our website for more detailed information on our admissions process, key dates and information about scholarships. GENDER/AGES:

Nursery | Pre-Prep | Prep | Flexi-Boarding www.edgeborough.co.uk

01252 792495

Abbot’s Hill School Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP

School Philosophy: To inspire a love of learning, foster individuality and celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements equally; building a foundation for future professional and personal success. Our pupils are firmly at the heart of all that we do; we are committed to providing a creative, inclusive and purposeful learning environment where opportunities abound. We create citizens who have confidence and a sense of collective responsibility.

Academic Record: ‘2nd best School in West Sussex’ *16th Best Independent School in England* (*Based on A Level, ‘Value Added’ data in the Government School Performance Tables, January 2019). Top 100 UK Prep Schools* by the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey, for the second year running (*Based on SAT Results), November 2018. Top A Level School West Sussex, Daily Telegraph Smaller Schools League Tables, August 2018. Extra-curricular: Farlington students display commitment and passion for the wide range of activities, clubs, lessons and trips on offer at the school.. Nothing is of limits at Farlington and through a varied programme of extra curricular options, we are sure that every pupil will find a develop new and existing skills. Please visit our website for more information. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Shortlisted for Prep School of the Year 2018, by Independent School Parent Magazine. Angela Thorne, Alex Harris and Jemma Powell.

Head Teacher: Mrs Kathryn Gorman Admissions: Miss Amberley Cooper registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk 01442 240333 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

girls, 4-16 years. Co-ed Day Nursery from 6 months – 4 years 540, boys 20 (0-4 years), girls 520

Day Nursery – Day from £61, Prep-Prep – Day from £67 Prep – from £3,714-£4,683, Senior – from £6,395-£6,434 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and thriving school offering an all-round education. Our historic campus offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting. We have a strong record of academic success and pastoral care. Pupils are taught in small classes. Excellent teaching and personalised support ensure that everyone is inspired to exceed their potential.

Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 14 March 10.00am - 12.00pm

Open Days: We hold frequent Open Events throughout the year. To find out more please visit our website.

www.farlingtonschool.com

www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

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SOUTH EAST Kent

Farringtons School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chislehurst, BR7 6LR Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy Nancekievill Total pupils: 680

farringtons.org.uk

Fosse Bank School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hildenborough, TN11 8ND Headteacher: Ms Alison Cordingley Total pupils: 73

fossebankschool.co.uk

Gad’s Hill School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Cranbrook, TN18 4PY Headteacher: Mr Martyn Ward Total pupils: 301

Mead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN Headteacher: Mr Andrew Webster Total pupils: 197

meadschool.info

The New Beacon PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB Headteacher: Mr Michael Piercy Total pupils: 399

The Granville School

Northbourne Park School

newbeacon.org.uk

NURSERY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ Headteacher: Mrs Louise Lawrance Total pupils: 204

• CO-ED

granvilleschool.org

Hilden Grange School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN10 3BX Headteacher: John Withers Total pupils: 336

hildengrange.co.uk

Hilden Oaks School & Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN10 3BU Headteacher: Katy Joiner Total pupils: 218

hildenoaks.co.uk

Holmewood House School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB Headteacher: Scott Carnochan Total pupils: 440

holmewoodhouse.co.uk

Junior King’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 OAY Headteacher: Ms Emma Károlyi Total pupils: 340

junior-kings.co.uk

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 9AQ Headteacher: Andrew Carter Total pupils: 167

kentcollege.com

Kent College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 9DT Headteacher: Julian Waltho Total pupils: 690

kentcollege.com

Kent College

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX Headteacher: Ms Julie Lodrick Total pupils: 438

kent-college.co.uk

King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1RH Headteacher: Catherine Openshaw Total pupils: 60

kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1UB Headteacher: Tom Morgan Total pupils: 290

kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Senior School SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1TE Headteacher: Ben Charles Total pupils: 272

kings-rochester.co.uk

The King’s School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Deal, CT14 0NW Headteacher: Mr Sebastian Rees Total pupils: 140

northbournepark.com

Radnor House Sevenoaks NURSERY • PRE-PREP • CO-ED • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE Headteacher: Mr David Paton Total pupils: 237

radnor-sevenoaks.org

Rochester Independent College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1XF Headteacher: Mr Alistair Brownlow Total pupils: 255

rochester-college.org

Rose Hill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY Headteacher: Ms Emma Neville Total pupils: 304

rosehillschool.co.uk

Russell House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU Headteacher: Mr Craig McCarthy Total pupils: 206

School Philosophy: Feltonfleet is a community where ‘individuals really matter’

- a core belief which shapes all we say and do. Our ethos is based upon positive learning, living and leading, alongside core values of honesty, responsibility, respect and kindness. In our nurturing, sharing community, with a strong sense of family, children are able to discover their gifts and grow in self-confidence, independence and compassion.

Open Days: Friday 6 March, Friday 22 May Personal tours by arrangement. www.feltonfleet.co.uk

Sackville School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hildenborough, TN11 9HN Headteacher: Mr Justin Foster-Gandey Total pupils: 160

sackvilleschool.co.uk

Saint Ronan’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ Headteacher: Mr William Trelawny-Vernon Total pupils: 376

saintronans.co.uk

Sevenoaks Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU Headteacher: Luke Harrison Total pupils: 384

theprep.org.uk

Sevenoaks School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU Acting Headteache: Theresa Homewood Total pupils: 1035

sevenoaksschool.org

Solefield School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH Headteacher: Mr Dougal A Philps Total pupils: 179

solefieldschool.org

Somerhill Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Ms Jacqui Marriott Total pupils: 130

somerhill.org

Spring Grove School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wye, TN25 5EZ Headteacher: Mr Bill Jones Total pupils: 193

Lorenden Preparatory School

St David’s College

Faversham, ME13 0EN Headteacher: Mrs K Uttley Total pupils: 107

West Wickham, BR4 0QS Headteachers: Mrs Julia Foulger Total pupils: 147

springgroveschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

lorenden.org.uk

stdavidsprep.com

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Head Teacher: Mrs Shelley Lance BD, PGCE Admissions: Mrs Jackie Williams admissions@feltonfleet.co.uk 01932 862264 GENDER/AGES: boys and girls, 3-13 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 438, boys 230, girls 208 TYPE: Day, Weekly and Flexi Boarding. FEES: Nursery: Termly from £2,200 (mornings). Pre-Prep: Termly £4,105. Prep: Day fees Termly £6,030. Weekly Boarding (4 nights) £7,330. Flexi Boarding from £35 per night. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Early registration is recommended for Nursery and PrePrep. Main entry points to the Prep School are 7+ (Year 3) and 11+ (Year 7) but places are sometimes available at other points. Entry to the Prep School is by assessment. See website for details.

russellhouseschool.co.uk

Canterbury, CT1 2ES Headteacher: Mr Peter Roberts Total pupils: 826

kings-school.co.uk

Feltonfleet School Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1DR

marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Rochester, ME3 7PA Headteacher: Mr Paul Savage Total pupils: 388

gadshill.org

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Marlborough House School

ISI Inspection Report, January 2019

Independent excellence for girls & boys from 3-13 Day & flexi-boarding in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside

SOUTH EAST

Open Mornings Thursday 12th March 2020 Wednesday 29th April 2020

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Thursday 16th January 2020

Taster Afternoon Reception to Year 3

Friday 28th February 2020

St Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prep, Bramley GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4 - 18 years Guildford GU5 0DF | 01483 899665 | www.stcatherines.info

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SOUTH EAST

Kent - Surrey

St Edmund’s School Canterbury NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

ACS Cobham International School

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Canterbury, CT2 8HU Headteacher: Mr Edward O’Connor Total pupils: 535

stedmunds.org.uk

St Joseph’s Convent School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Gravesend, DA12 1NR Headteacher: Miss Buckley Total pupils: 143

sjcps.org

St Lawrence College Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ramsgate, CT11 7AF Headteacher: Ellen Rowe Total pupils: 200

slcuk.com

St Lawrence College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ramsgate, CT11 7AE Headteacher: Mr Antony Spencer Total pupils: 410

slcuk.com

St Michael’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Otford, TN14 5SA Headteacher: Mrs Jill Aisher Total pupils: 471

stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Steephill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Longfield, DA3 7BG Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Birtwell Total pupils: 122

Cobham, KT11 1BL Headteacher: Barnaby Sandow Total pupils: 1503

ACS Egham International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Egham, TW20 0HS Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Lewis Total pupils: 617

acs-schools.com

Aldro PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Godalming, GU8 6AS Headteacher: Chris Carlier Total pupils: 220

aldro.org

Amesbury School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hindhead, GU26 6BL Headteacher: Sheina Wright Total pupils: 334

amesburyschool.co.uk

Barfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Farnham, GU10 1PB Headteacher: Mr James Reid Total pupils: 156

barfieldschool.com

Barrow Hills School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

steephill.co.uk

Sutton Valence Preparatory School

Belmont Preparatory School

Maidstone, ME17 3RF Headteacher: Claire Corkran

svs.org.uk

Sutton Valence School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Maidstone, ME17 3HL Headteacher: Mr Bruce Grindlay Total pupils: 816

svs.org.uk

Tonbridge School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Tonbridge, TN9 1JP Headteacher: James Priory Total pupils: 788

tonbridge-school.co.uk

Walthamstow Hall Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD Headteachers: Stephanie Ferro Total pupils: 621

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Walthamstow Hall SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL Headteachers: Miss Stephanie Ferro

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Wellesley House School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Broadstairs, CT10 2DG Headteacher: Gavin Franklin Total pupils: 138

wellesleyhouse.org

West Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sidcup, DA15 7DU Headteacher: Mr Robert Francis Total pupils: 163

westlodge.org.uk

Wickham Court School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

West Wickham, BR4 9HW Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Harries Total pupils: 95

wickhamcourt.org.uk

Yardley Court Boys Prep School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Mr Duncan Sinclair Total pupils: 470

somerhill.org

Surrey

Aberdour School

barrowhills.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Helen Skrine Total pupils: 186

belmont-school.org

Bishopsgate School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Englefield, TW20 0YJ Headteacher: Mr Rob Williams Total pupils: 350

bishopsgate-school.co.uk

Box Hill School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dorking, RH5 6EA Headteacher: Mr Corydon Lowde Total pupils: 416

boxhillschool.com

Cambridge Tutors College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Croydon, CR0 5SX Headteacher: Dr Chris Drew Total pupils: 212

ctc.ac.uk

Caterham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Caterham, CR3 6YB Headteacher: Ben Purkiss Total pupils: 293

caterhamprepschool.co.uk

Caterham School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Caterham, CR3 6YA Headteacher: Mr Ceri Jones Total pupils: 897

caterhamschool.co.uk

Charterhouse SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • 6TH FORM • CO-ED

Godalming, GU7 2DX Headteacher: Dr Alex Peterken Total pupils: 793

charterhouse.org.uk

Chinthurst School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tadworth, KT20 5QZ Headteacher: Catherine Trundle Total pupils: 152

chinthurstschool.co.uk

City of London Freemen’s School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

2-4 years co-educational, 4-13 years boys only. 261.

Day. Nursery: Daily from £440. Weekly from £1980. Pre-Prep: £4,157 per term (weeks and days in a term vary). Prep: £5,703 per term (weeks and days in a term vary). TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 10-14. MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Charterhouse, King’s Wimbledon, Epsom College, Royal Grammar School, Bradfield College and Lancing College. FAITH: All faiths welcome. MOTTO: Built on Tradition – Embracing the Future. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entrance assessment and taster day. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: Parkside’s holistic approach to educating its pupils is second

to none and allows the boys to reach their full potential. The Head’s philosophy is ‘make it happen’, and she nurtures a thirst for academic achievement. The exceptional body of staff support the boys in developing the courage to rise to each challenge, persevere when the going gets tough and to face their fears with confidence. Parkside’s approach promotes good manners, respect for yourself and others in the wider community. This results in Parkside boys leaving as well rounded, exceptional individuals with solid foundations and outstanding moral fibre.

Academic Record: 2019 saw 41 percent of leavers obtaining scholarships to their senior schools, with a 100 percent pass rate in their Common Entrance exams. Leavers move on to schools including Charterhouse, King’s Wimbledon, Epsom College, Royal Grammar School, Bradfield College and Lancing College. Extra-curricular: At Parkside School, our philosophy is to provide a breadth of curriculum. There is a wide range of clubs covering sport, performing arts, environmental, creative, relaxation, music and STEM. Pastoral care also remains strong at Parkside and underpins the core values and expectations set by the school. Respect, chivalry, empathy and manners are not buzz words in the school but are, more importantly, an expectation of all boys. This is promoted, taught and celebrated in many ways; supported by reflective well-being walks, chill and chat sessions, team-building sessions and all night camp outs.

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Claremont Fan Court School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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Head Teacher: Ms Nicole Janssen Admissions: Lindre Scott, Registrar office@parkside-school.co.uk 01932 862749

Ashstead, KT21 1ET Headteacher: Mr Roland Martin Total pupils: 887

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tadworth, KT20 6AJ Headteacher: Simon Collins Total pupils: 358

Parkside School The Manor, Stoke Road, Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3PX

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Nr Godalming, GU8 5NY Headteacher: Mr Sean Skehan Total pupils: 230

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Esher, KT10 9LY Headteacher: Mr W Brierly Total pupils: 739

Open Days: 7 February & 15 May 2020 www.parkside-school.co.uk

Mayfield

SOUTH EAST

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Collingwood School

Epsom College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wallington, SM6 0BD Headteacher: Leigh Hardie Total pupils: 101

Epsom, KT17 4JQ Headteacher: Mr Jay Piggot Total pupils: 742

Coworth Flexlands School

Ewell Castle School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS TO 5

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • BOYS

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Ewell, KT17 2AW Headteacher: Silas Edmonds Total pupils: 531

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Cranleigh Preparatory School

Feltonfleet School

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH Headteacher: Neil R Brooks Total pupils: 302

BOARDING • CO-ED

Cranleigh School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ Headteacher: Mr Martin Reader Total pupils: 628

cranleigh.org

Cranmore School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

West Horsley, KT24 6AT Headteacher: Mr Michael Connolly Total pupils: 467

cranmoreprep.co.uk

Croydon High School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

South Croydon, CR2 8YB Headteacher: Emma Pattison Total pupils: 564

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Cumnor House Nursery South Croydon NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

South Croydon, CR2 6DH Headteacher: Mrs Carole Finch Total pupils: 110

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Cumnor House School for Boys PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

South Croydon, CR2 6DA Headteacher: Mr Daniel Cummings Total pupils: 390

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Cumnor House School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Purley, CR8 3HB Headteacher: Amanda McShane Total pupils: 180

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Danes Hill Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxshott, KT22 OQQ Headteacher: Ms Ruth Samson

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Danes Hill School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxshott, KT22 OJG Headteacher: Angie Lack Total pupils: 880

daneshillschool.co.uk

Downsend School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ Headteacher: Mr Ian Thorpe Total pupils: 464

downsend.co.uk

Duke of Kent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ewhurst, GU6 7NS Headteacher: Sue Knox Total pupils: 289

dukeofkentschool.org.uk

Dunottar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 7EL Headteacher: Mr Mark Tottman Total pupils: 165

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Edgeborough School

feltonfleet.co.uk

Frensham Heights NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Farnham, GU10 4EA Headteacher: Rick Clarke Total pupils: 523

frensham.org

Glenesk Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

East Horsley, KT24 6NS Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bradley Total pupils: 133

gleneskschool.co.uk

Greenfield NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woking, GU22 7TP Headteacher: Mrs Tania Botting Total pupils: 199

greenfield.surrey.sch.uk

Guildford High School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Guildford, GU1 1SJ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Boulton Total pupils: 986

guildfordhigh.co.uk

Hall Grove School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ Headteacher: Mr Alastair Graham Total pupils: 409

hallgrove.co.uk

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Woking, GU21 4EE Headteacher: Mrs Penelope Austin Total pupils: 215

halstead-school.org.uk

Hampton Court House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT8 9BS Headteacher: Mr Guy Holloway Total pupils: 235

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HawleyHurst NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Camberley, GU17 9HU Headteacher: Victoria Smit Total pupils: 500

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The Hawthorns School

School Philosophy: We pride ourselves on our strong pastoral support and

recognise that only a happy child can truly become a confident and independent learner. As we approach our 150th Anniversary, Marlborough House continues to prepare pupils through an exciting and engaging curriculum. Values and Character Education are actively taught alongside the Academic, Creative and Sporting Curriculum to ensure our children are ready for their next steps. We are a traditional Prep School with a distinctly family feel; small enough for everyone to be known and cared for whilst still embracing the future that our children will be part of.

Academic Record: Supported by our small class sizes and ISI rated ‘excellent’ academic and pastoral care, Marlborough House has a history of academic success with a 70% senior school scholarship success rate last year, a strong 11+ and 13+ pass rate and a 100% Level 1 GCSE Latin pass rate at Year 8. In 2019 the school launched the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, a knowledge-rich, skills-orientated framework for Years 7 and 8. Extra-curricular: A diverse range of after school clubs, including DT, Karate, Chess, Dance, Construction, Music Technology, Philosophy, Yoga; with all school sports taught by professional sports teachers. Also residential and day trips; including trips to Europe. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Pre-Prep of the Year: Finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2019. A history of sporting excellence with numerous past and present pupils competing in sport at a national level. Notable Alumni include David Gower, Stephen Poliakoff, David Haig and Rev. W Awdry.

Hazelwood School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxted, RH8 0QU Headteacher: Lindie Louw Total pupils: 570

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Hoe Bridge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Old Woking, GU22 8JE Headteacher: Chris Webster Total pupils: 493

hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Sutton, SM1 2TE Headteacher: Mr John Towers Total pupils: 348

homefield.sutton.sch.uk

Elmhurst School

Hurtwood House School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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boys and girls, 3-13 years 300 TYPE: Day and Flexi boarding FEES: Nursery - £17.20-£36.65 per session (EYF available). Pre-Prep – £3,055£3,695 (per term). Prep – £6,230 (per term) TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Pre-Prep – Max 16, Prep – Max 18 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Bede’s, Benenden, Brighton College, Claremont, Cranbrook, Eastbourne College, Eton, Mayfield, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valance, Tonbridge. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Informal assessment on taster days. GENDER/AGES:

Redhill, RH1 4QJ Headteacher: Mr Adrian E Floyd Total pupils: 528

Homefield Preparatory School

South Croydon, CR2 7DW Headteacher: Mr Antony Padfield Total pupils: 158

Acting Head: Vanessa Coatz Admissions: Emma Houchin registrar@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk 01580 753555

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

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Cobham, KT11 1DR Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Lance Total pupils: 400

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Frensham, GU10 3AH Headteacher: Mr Dan Thornburn Total pupils: 330

Hawkhurst, Kent TN18 4PY

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Woking, GU24 8TE Headteacher: Nicola Cowell Total pupils: 135

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Marlborough House

Dorking, RH5 6NU Headteacher: Mr C M Jackson Total pupils: 347

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Open Morning: Friday 15th May 2020. Meet our incoming Headmaster, Eddy Newton. Individual visits welcome throughout the year. www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

Opening minds

fulfilling hearts For Open Days... www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk For individual visits year round... admissions@st-francis.herts.sch.uk

St. Francis’ College LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY PREPARATORY - SENIOR - SIXTH FORM - BOARDING

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Creating a culture of high expectations A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school oﬀering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment.

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Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR T: 020 8467 0256

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International School of London, Surrey NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Woking, GU22 8HY Headteacher: Mr Richard Parker Total pupils: 250

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King Edward’s Witley SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG Headteacher: Mr John Attwater Total pupils: 410

kesw.org

Kingswood House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED • SENIOR

Epsom, KT19 8LG Headteacher: Mr Duncan Murphy Total pupils: 175

kingswoodhouse.org

Laleham Lea School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Purley, CR8 3JJ Headteacher: Ms Karen Barry Total pupils: 110

lalehamlea.co.uk

Lanesborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Guildford, GU1 2EL Headteacher: Clare Turnbull

lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk

Lingfield College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lingfield, RH7 6PH Headteacher: Mr Richard Bool Total pupils: 928

lingfieldcollege.co.uk

Longacre School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Guildford, GU5 0NQ Acting Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bryan Total pupils: 211

longacre.surrey.sch.uk

Lyndhurst School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Camberley, GU15 3NE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Rudkin Total pupils: 118

lyndhurstschool.co.uk

Manor House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Little Bookham, KT23 4EN Headteacher: Ms Tracey Fantham Total pupils: 293

manorhouseschool.org

Micklefield School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 9DU Headteacher: Mr R Ardé Total pupils: 298

micklefieldschool.co.uk

Milbourne Lodge School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Esher, KT10 9EG Headteacher: Mrs Judy Waite Total pupils: 215

milbournelodge.co.uk

Moon Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Leigh, RH2 8RE Headteacher: Alison Hedley Total pupils: 110

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Moon Hall School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Ms Emma Fraser Total pupils: 45

moonhallschool.co.uk

More House School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Farnham, GU10 3AP Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Hetherington Total pupils: 444

morehouse.org.uk

Notre Dame School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Purley, CR8 2AN Headteacher: Mr Ciro Candia Total pupils: 174

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

South Croydon, CR2 7YN Headteacher: Mr Tim Horton Total pupils: 150

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Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Croydon, CR0 1AX Headteacher: Jane Burton Total pupils: 700

oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Parkside School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Cobham, KT11 3PX Headteacher: Nicole Janssen Total pupils: 255

parkside-school.co.uk

Prior’s Field SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Godalming, GU7 2RH Headteacher: Tracy Kirnig Total pupils: 453

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Reed’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS • GIRLS

Cobham, KT11 2ES Headteacher: Mr Mark Hoskins Total pupils: 656

reeds.surrey.sch.uk

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 7RN Headteacher: Mr Marcus Culverwell Total pupils: 336

reigatestmarys.org

Reigate Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 0QS Headteacher: Mr Shaun Fenton Total pupils: 947

reigategrammar.org

Ripley Court NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ripley, GU23 6NE Acting Headteacher: Gavin Ryan Total pupils: 267

ripleycourt.co.uk

Rowan Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Esher, KT10 0LX Headteacher: Mrs Susan Clarke Total pupils: 320

rowanprepschool.co.uk

Royal Alexandra & Albert School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 0TD Headteacher: Mr Mark Dixon Total pupils: 960

raa-school.co.uk

Royal Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Guildford, GU1 3BB Headteacher: Dr J M Cox Total pupils: 924

rgs-guildford.co.uk

Royal Russell School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Croydon, CR9 5BX Headteacher: Chris Hutchinson Total pupils: 919

royalrussell.co.uk

Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery

Oakhyrst Grange School

St Andrew’s School

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

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Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6YA

oakwoodschool.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Caterham, CR3 6AF Headteacher: Mr Alex Gear Total pupils: 154

Caterham School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cobham, KT11 1HA Senior Headteacher is Anna King Prep Headteacher is Amélie Morgan Total pupils: 600

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Oakwood School

Head Teacher: Mr Ceri Jones Admissions: Mrs Alison Jones admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk 01883 343028 boys and girls, 3-18 years 900 senior school, 300 prep school, boys c450, girls c450 TYPE: Day, weekly and full boarding FEES: Nursery: Daily: from £2,020 per term. Pre-Prep: Daily: from £3,505 per term. Prep: Daily: from £4,540 per term. Senior: Daily from ££6,245 per term. Weekly from £10,520 per term. Full Boarding from £11,090 per term. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20, Senior – c20, Sixth Form – c12 FAITH: Welcomes pupils of all faiths and none MOTTO: Truth without Fear ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Senior: interview, own assessment examination at 11+, 13+ and 16+. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Learning at Caterham School is an exciting adventure,

full of opportunities for personal development, achievement and enjoyment. We believe that all of our pupils can be successful in an environment which is caring, optimistic and encouraging. Our results are testament to the uniquely supportive environment that is Caterham’s hallmark.

Academic Record: Strong academic record with over 50 Caterhamians currently studying at Oxford/Cambridge University, plus regular success with professional degree apprenticeships. We believe in not simply preparing our pupils to do their best in exams but also in giving them life skills to help them succeed in whatever they may do in the future. Extra-curricular: Our extensive co-curricular provision allows pupils to learn new skills, helps our young people find what makes them tick and what brings them joy beyond academic study. We expect all pupils to involve themselves in at least one co-curricular activity each term. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Stephen Bonarjee – founder of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and the father of analytical journalism on BBC Radio. Sir Alan Aird Moncrief - developed the first premature-baby unit in 1947. Geoffrey Pidgeon - author and former MI6 officer. Chuk Iwuji is an actor, famous for his roles as Henry VI with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Løvborg in Ivo van Hove’s Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre.

Guildford, GU2 8BP Headteacher: Sarah Norville Total pupils: 190

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Woking, GU21 4QW Headteacher: Mr Adrian Perks Total pupils: 313

st-andrews.woking.sch.uk

Open Days: monthly visitors mornings during normal school day. www.caterhamschool.co.uk

SOUTH EAST Barfield School

Bringing out ‘‘ the best in boys’’

A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself If you would like to attend an Open Morning, request a prospectus, or arrange an individual tour, please contact the Admissions Office on 01483 813535 or email: admissions@aldro.org

Guildford Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1PB

Head Teacher: Mr Andy Boyle Admissions: Mrs Victoria Morris Victoria.Morris@barfieldschool.com admin@barfieldschool.com 01252 782271 TOTAL PUPILS: 171, boys 96, girls 75 TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery – Day from £71.55 Weekly from £238, Pre-Prep £3,370 termly, Prep £4,810 termly ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Email Victoria.Morris@barfieldschool.com to visit or register.

School Philosophy: We aim to give our children a complete educational

experience, with outstanding academic teaching in an excellent pastoral setting, and to prepare them fully for senior school. Barfield is characterised by the enduring qualities of warmth and friendliness with family values at the heart of the school.

Open Days: Friday 28 February 2020 and Friday 15 May 2020

Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org

www.barfieldschool.com

Together We look beyond the surface Look beyond the obvious. Find opportunity in challenge. TASIS England understands that success is a journey and we provide the learning pathways.

Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE (London Area) Tel: 01932 582 316 • Email: ukadmissions@tasisengland.org www.tasisengland.org

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St Catherine’s School, Bramley PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY •

TASIS The American School in England

FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Guildford, GU5 0DF Headteacher: Mrs Alice Phillips and Miss Naomi Bartholomew Total pupils: 892

stcatherines.info

Thorpe, TW20 8TE Headteacher: Bryan Nixon Total pupils: 720

england.tasis.com

St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep

Tormead School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Guildford, GU1 2JD Headteacher: Mrs Christina Foord Total pupils: 750

Epsom, KT18 5HE Headteacher: Annie Thackray Total pupils: 165

st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk

St David’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Purley, CR8 3AL Headteacher: Ms Cressida Mardell Total pupils: 149

stdavidsschool.co.uk

St Edmund’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hindhead, GU26 6BH Headteacher: Adam Walliker Total pupils: 294

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

St Hilary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Godalming, GU7 1RZ Headteacher: Mrs Jane Wittingham Total pupils: 268

sthilarysschool.com

St Ives School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Haslemere, GU27 2ES Headteacher: Mrs Kay Goldsworthy Total pupils: 115

stiveshaslemere.com

St James Senior Boys’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Ashford, TW15 3DZ Headteacher: Mr David Brazier Total pupils: 382

stjamesschool.co.uk

St John’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT22 8SP Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Cole Total pupils: 656

stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk

St Teresa’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Dorking, RH56ST Headteacher: Mr Mike Farmer Total pupils: 331

st-teresas.com

Seaton House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Sutton, SM2 5LH Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Morrison Total pupils: 160

seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk

Shrewsbury Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

westwardschool.co.uk

Woldingham School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Woldingham, CR3 7YA Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hutchinson Total pupils: 543

woldinghamschool.co.uk

Windlesham, GU20 6PF Headteacher: Mr D. M. K. Paterson Total pupils: 93

woodcotehouseschool.co.uk

The Yehudi Menuhin School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cobham, KT11 3QQ Interim Headteacher: Richard Tanner Total pupils: 77

menuhinschool.co.uk

East Sussex

Ashdown House Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Forest Row, RH18 5JY Headteacher: Mr Mike Davies Total pupils: 119

Battle Abbey Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bexhill, TN40 2NH Headteacher: Mrs M Maslin Total pupils: 98

battleabbeyschool.com

Battle Abbey School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Battle, TN33 0AD Headteacher: Mr David Clark Total pupils: 378

battleabbeyschool.com

Bede’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Eastbourne, BN20 7XL Headteacher: Mr Giles Entwisle Total pupils: 373

bedes.org.uk/prep-school

Bede’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH Headteacher: Mr Peter Goodyer Total pupils: 750

bedes.org

Bellerbys College Brighton SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brighton, BN1 4LF Headteacher: Mr Simon Mower Total pupils: 888

Sir William Perkin’s School

Bricklehurst Manor School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

bellerbys.com

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chertsey, KT16 9BN Headteacher: Mr Chris Muller Total pupils: 606

Wadhurst, TN5 7EL Headteacher: Mrs Christine Flowers Total pupils: 122

swps.org.uk

bricklehurst.co.uk

The Study School

Brighton & Hove Junior School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

New Malden, KT3 5DP Headteacher: Mrs Donna Brackstone-Drake Total pupils: 134

Hove, BN3 6NH Headteacher: Ms Sian Cattaneo Total pupils: 243

thestudyschool.co.uk

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Sutton High School

Brighton & Hove High School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sutton, SM1 2AX Headteacher: Mrs Katharine Crouch Total pupils: 642

suttonhigh.gdst.net

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Providing an educational foundation for life, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to grow in self-confidence, knowledge and faith and achieve excellent success academically. Please visit our website to learn more about Open Days, Events and for online applications.

228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, Kent BR2 0BS www.bishopchallonerschool.com

Independent Prep School & Nurser y

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Esher, KT10 9EA Headteacher: Jon Akhurst Total pupils: 143

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Welcoming All Faiths

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Stevenson Total pupils: 151

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3-18 Years

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodcote House School

Weybridge, KT15 2QS Headteacher: Mr Antony Hudson and Mrs Rachel Owens Total pupils: 950

Shortlands, Kent

Westward School

St George’s Weybridge CO-ED

Bishop Challoner School

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Brighton, BN1 3AT Headteacher: Ms Jennifer Smith Total pupils: 338

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Open Morning Wednesday 26 February 2020 - 9.00am

Prep School & Nursery Prep School for Girls aged 2½ - 11 Co-ed Nursery and Pre-Prep aged 2 ½ - 7

Valley End, Chobham, GU24 8TE 5 mins drive from Sunningdale & Windlesham 01276 855707

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East Sussex - West Sussex

Brighton College Pre-Prep School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 5JF Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 223

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Brighton College Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hurst College

Seaford College

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Hove, BN3 4AD Headteacher: Mr Julian Withers Total pupils: 284

• BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

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Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 0EU Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 302

Mayfield, TN20 6HR Headteacher: Mr Mark Hammond Total pupils: 136

Brighton College

Vinehall School

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SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 0AL Headteacher: Richard Cairns Total pupils: 1081

Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL Headteacher: Joff Powis Total pupils: 251

Claremont School

West Sussex

brightoncollege.org.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

East Sussex, TN37 7PW Headteacher: Giles Perrin Total pupils: 400+

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Eastbourne College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Eastbourne, BN21 4JY Headteacher: Mr Tom Lawson Total pupils: 631

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Frewen College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Rye, TN31 6NL Headteacher: Nick Goodman Total pupils: 111

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Greenfields School NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Forest Row, RH18 5JD Headteacher: Mr Jeff Smith Total pupils: 135

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Ardingly College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ Headteacher: Mr Ben Figgis Total pupils: 932

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Brambletye NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

East Grinstead, RH19 3PD Headteacher: Mr Will Brooks Total pupils: 264

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Burgess Hill Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG Headteacher: Mrs Liz Laybourn Total pupils: 526

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Christ’s Hospital School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

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Horsham, RH13 0LJ Headteacher: Mr Simon Reid Total pupils: 863

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove

Copthorne Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hove, BN3 6LU Headteacher: Mrs Kirsty Keep Total pupils: 244

Copthorne, RH10 3HR Headteacher: Chris Jones Total pupils: 319

Lewes Old Grammar School

Cottesmore School

lancingcollege.co.uk

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lewes, BN7 1XS Headteacher: Mr R Blewitt Total pupils: 574

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Mayfield School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Mayfield, TN20 6PH Headteacher: Miss Antonia Beary Total pupils: 357

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Moira House Girls School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Eastbourne, BN20 7TE Headteacher: Andrew Wood Total pupils: 306

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Northease Manor School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lewes, BN7 3EY Headteacher: Claire Farmer Total pupils: 96

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Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Blake Total pupils: 117

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Lancing College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YW Headteacher: Mr Richard Taylor-West Total pupils: 368

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Slindon College PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lancing, BN15 0RW Headteacher: Mr Dominic Oliver Total pupils: 538

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Oakwood School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chichester, PO18 9AN Headteacher: Ms Clare Bradbury Total pupils: 256

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Our Lady of Sion Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Arundel, BN18 0RH Headteacher: Mark Birkbeck Total pupils: 84

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Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sompting, BN15 OAZ Headteacher: Mr Stuart Douch Total pupils: 97

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The Towers Convent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • FLEXI • GIRLS • BOYS

Worthing, BN11 1RE Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 109

Steyning, BN44 3TF Headteacher: Mrs Clare Trelfa Total pupils: 314

Our Lady of Sion Senior School

Westbourne House School

sionschool.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Worthing, BN11 4BL Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 339

sionschool.org.uk

Pennthorpe School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ Headteacher: Alexia Bolton Total pupils: 313

pennthorpe.com

thetowersschool.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chichester, PO20 2BH Headteacher: Martin Barker Total pupils: 442

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Windlesham House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Washington, RH20 4AY Headteacher: Mr Richard Foster Total pupils: 356

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Prebendal School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chichester, PO19 1RT Headteacher: Ms Louise Salmond Smith Total pupils: 188

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Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7HT Headteacher: Mr Christian Heinrich Total pupils: 385

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Dorset House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Pulborough, RH20 1PB Headteacher: Mr Matt Thomas Total pupils: 134

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Farlington School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Horsham, RH12 3PN Headteacher: Ms Louise Higson Total pupils: 324

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Great Ballard School BOARDING • CO-ED

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Great Walstead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL Headteacher: Chris Calvey Total pupils: 430

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Handcross Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING

BOARDING • CO-ED

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Worthing, BN14 8HU Headteacher: Mrs Heather Beeby Total pupils: 152

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY •

standrewsprep.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cumnor House Sussex

St Andrew’s Prep Eastbourne, BN20 7RP Headteacher: Mr Gareth Jones Total pupils: 374

Shoreham College

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Chichester, PO18 OLR Headteacher: Mr Richard Evans Total pupils: 125

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing

Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU Headteacher: Mr Thomas Rogerson Total pupils: 155

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Sacred Heart School

Petworth, GU28 0NB Headteacher: John Green Total pupils: 689

PREP • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS Headteacher: Tim Manly Total pupils: 738

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Roedean School Brighton, BN2 5RQ Headteacher: Mr Oliver Blond Total pupils: 423

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St Christopher’s School

Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF Headteacher: Mr Richard Brown Total pupils: 336

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SOUTH EAST

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Pre-Prep: Saturday 25th April 9.30am-12.00 noon

SatNav for parking CM23 4BT

Building Confidence for Life. 01279 838626

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St Hilary’s

Preparatory Preparatory School, School, Godalming Godalming

“A “A thriving, thriving, buzzy buzzy place place with with impressive academic impressive academic

a a warm warm and and happy happy atmosphere atmosphere and and very very achievements ” - The Good School’s Guide achievements ” - The Good School’s Guide

Open Open Mornings Mornings on on 28 28 February, February, 6 6 March, March, 11 May May or a personal tour by arrangement or a personal tour by arrangement

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Be Yourself at Claremont

OPEN D AYS Nursery & Prep School

Fri 13 & Sat 14 March, 9.30am -1pm St Leonards, East Sussex TN37 7PW 01424 751555

Senior School & Sixth Form Sat 14 March, 9.30am - 1pm Bodiam, East Sussex TN32 5UJ 01580 830396

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South West

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Stonehouse 8 Stroud

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Nr Tewkesbury

Tetbury

15 Calne 16

Bristol

11 Bath 10

SOMERSET WILTSHIRE

Shepton Mallet

Street 14

Bridgewater

Bruton

Salisbury

Barnstable 1

Bideford

Shaftesbury

DORSET

Tiverton

Crewkerne

Sherborne

Blandford

5 Wimborne

DEVON

CORNWALL

Bournemouth

Exeter

Plymouth

Beaudesert Park School, Gloucestershire Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF

Devon

BARNSTAPLE 1 West Buckland School BIDEFORD 2 Kingsley School EXETER 3 Exeter Cathedral School 4 Exeter School

Dorset

WIMBORNE 5 Canford School

Gloucestershire

BRISTOL 6 Badminton School 7 Clifton High School STROUD 8 Beaudesert Park School NR TEWKESBURY 9 Bredon School

Somerset

BATH 10 King Edward’s School 11 Kingswood School CREWKERNE 12 Perrott Hill NR BRIDGWATER 13 Shapwick School STREET 14 Millfield School

Wiltshire

CALNE 15 St Margaret’s Preparatory School 16 St Mary’s Calne SALISBURY 17 Sandroyd School

Head Teacher: Chris Searson Admissions: Theresa Yates-Round office@bps.school 01453 832 072 boys and girls, 3-13 years 426, boys 238, girls 188 TYPE: Day, weekly and flexi-boarding FEES: Nursery - from £2,000 per term based on 5 sessions or 3 days per week. Pre-Prep -Day from £3,200 per term. Prep - Day from £4,400 per term. Weekly boarding - from £7,772 per term. Flexi-boarding is £38 per night. Lunch and late-stays are free. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please email or telephone to arrange a visit. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: A country prep where children thrive on a diet of inspiring

teaching, plenty of time outdoors and heaps of music, arts and sport. Standout pastoral care, fantastic facilities and seriously fun flexi-boarding also play their part in keeping this Cotswold prep top of many a parent’s wishlist.

Open days: 20 March 9.30am – 12noon, or on other days to suit. beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

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Channel Islands - Cornwall - Devon - Dorset

Channel Islands Elizabeth College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Guernsey, GY1 2PY Headteacher: Ms Jenny Palmer Total pupils: 891

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The Ladies’ College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Guernsey, GY1 1RW Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Clancy Total pupils: 588

ladiescollege.com

St George’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Jersey, JE3 7DB Headteacher: Mr Cormac Timothy Total pupils: 219

stgeorgesprep.co.uk

St Michael’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Jersey, JE2 7UG Headteacher: Mr Mike Rees Total pupils: 300

stmichaelsschool.je

Victoria College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Exeter, EX2 4NS Headteacher: Bob Griffin Total pupils: 922

Mount Kelly

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • SIXTH FORM • DAY • FULL BOARDING • WEEKLY BOARDING • FLEXI- BOARDING • CO-ED

Tavistock, PL19 0HZ Headteacher: Guy Ayling Total pupils: 575

mountkelly.com

Kingsley School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bideford, EX39 3LY Headteacher: Mr Pete Last Total pupils: 398

kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

The Maynard School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Exeter, EX1 1SJ Headteacher: Miss Sarah Dunn Total pupils: 353

maynard.co.uk

Plymouth College Prep PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Plymouth, PL1 3JL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Gatherer Total pupils: 230

Cornwall

Plymouth, PL4 6RN Headteacher: Jonathan Standen Total pupils: 508

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Truro, TR4 9AE Headteacher: Hilary Mann Total pupils: 95

polwhelehouse.co.uk

Roselyon School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Par, PL24 2HZ Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Mann Total pupils: 98

roselyonschool.com

St Joseph’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Launceston, PL15 8HN Headteacher: Oliver Scott Total pupils: 229

stjosephscornwall.co.uk

St Piran’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Hayle, TR27 4HY Headteacher: Carol De Labat Total pupils: 55

stpiranshayle.net

Truro High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Truro, TR1 2HU Headteacher: Ms Sarah Matthews Total pupils: 350

trurohigh.co.uk

Truro School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Truro, TR1 1TH Prep Headteache: Sarah Patterson Senior Headteacher: Andrew Gordon-Brown Total pupils: 751

Plymouth College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

plymouthcollege.com

St Christopher’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Totnes, TQ9 6PF Headteacher: Alexandra Cottell Total pupils: 89

st-christophers.devon.sch.uk

St John’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sidmouth, EX10 8RG Headteacher: Ms Caroline Ward Total pupils: 149

stjohnsdevon.co.uk

St Peter’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Johnston Total pupils: 302

stpetersprep.co.uk

Shebbear College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shebbear, EX21 5HJ Headteacher: Simon Weale Total pupils: 331

shebbearcollege.co.uk

Stover School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG Headteacher: Mr Richard Notman Total pupils: 326

stover.co.uk

Trinity School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

truroschool.com

Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY Headteacher: Lawrence Coen Total pupils: 438

Devon

trinityschool.co.uk

West Buckland School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Barnstaple, EX32 0SX Headteacher: Phillip Stapleton Total pupils: 604

Blundell’s School WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tiverton, EX16 4DN Headteacher: Mr Bart Wielenga Total pupils: 584

blundells.org

Bramdean School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

westbuckland.com

Dorset

CO-ED

Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School

bramdeanschool.co.uk

Poole, BH14 9JY Headteacher: Ms Kay Smith Total pupils: 111

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Exeter, EX1 2QR Headteacher: Miss Diane Stoneman Total pupils: 200

Exeter Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate School

BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

extercathedralschool.co.uk

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Exeter, EX1 1HX Headteacher: Mr James Featherstone Total pupils: 298

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Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD

exeterschool.org.uk

plymouthcollege.com

Polwhele House School

Canford School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Jersey, JE1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Alun Watkins Total pupils: 693

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Bournemouth, BH5 2DY Headteacher: Mr Russell Slatford Total pupils: 395

Head Teacher: Mr Ben Vessey, MA, MBA Admissions: The Registrar admissions@canford.com 01202 847207 boys and girls, 13-18 years. boys 387, girls 275. TYPE: Day, Full Boarding. FEES: Senior – Daily from £28,971, Full Boarding from £38,058 per annum. FAITH: Church of England. MOTTO: Nisi Dominus Frustra. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Pre-assessment in Year 6 or 7 leading to Common Entrance, scholarship or our own entry tests in Year 8. At 16+, scholarship or our own entry test in the Autumn of Year 11. GENDER / AGES:

TOTAL PUPILS: 662,

School Philosophy: Our vision is for ‘A school community where all are inspired to

explore, empowered to express and challenged to excel.’ Within this inspirational school setting, pupils are encouraged to set their sights high and to achieve their very best. The education is structured yet allows pupils to grow as individuals through exposure to a very wide range of opportunities. A vibrant atmosphere of intellectual curiosity aims to promote a lifelong love of learning and the school strives to ensure that pupils recognise the coherence across and connections between that learning in all contexts. It is an environment where pupils can truly flourish.

Academic Record: Canford ranks highly among the top co-educational boarding schools in the UK based on external examinations and is a leader regionally. Last year over 50% of all A Level/Pre-U grades were A*/A and nearly 1 in 5 A*. Over 95% of pupils move on to top universities, the majority to Russell Group/ Top 12. Over 100 pupils have gained coveted places at Medical Schools and 90 pupils have gained places at Oxbridge in the past decade, while interest in US universities is on the increase with Canford a SAT testing centre. A dynamic programme of academic enrichment complements classroom study, with visiting speakers from all walks of life, academic field trips making full use of the coast just minutes away and the wealth of history of the region, and an annual Festival of Ideas #CanfordFOI19 encouraging independent thinking and discussion. Co-curricular: Our success in external examinations and university offers derives, we believe, from a culture of learning both inside and outside the classroom. With over 30 different sports and activities, a thriving CCF, over 8000 hours of community service projects each year, creative arts opportunities and numerous clubs and societies, every pupil can find something to enjoy.

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Public School of the Year 2019 (Tatler), Senior School of the Year 2020 (TES – shortlist at time of printing), Boarding School of the Year 2018 (ISP). Netball U16 National finalists, Hockey U16 girls Bronze medallists in National Finals and a clean sweep of titles at County level, Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Women’s crews. Individually, Hampshire and England Cricket, Welsh Athletics, Welsh Rowing, U18s England Hockey and Bath Rugby selection. Places with the National Youth Theatre, National Youth Orchestra, National Wind Orchestra and National Youth Choir. Alumni: Sir Henry Cecil, Sir John Drummond, Ben Gollings, Alan Hollingsworth, Derek Jarman, General Sir Brian Kenny, Ore Oduba, Air Chief Marshal Sir Roger Palin, Viscount Portman, Nick Robertson, Earl of Shaftesbury. Open Days: Saturday 25 April and Saturday 10 October 2020. Private visits welcomed throughout the academic year. www.canford.com

SOUTH WEST Sandroyd

Day and boarding places available for September 2020

Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD

A leading independent prep school in South Somerset, offering excellence in education for 3-13 year olds

To book your place, please contact our admissions department on admissions@perrotthill.com or call 01460 72051.

Open Morning

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Friday 15th May 2020

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boys and girls, 2-13 years. TOTAL PUPILS: boys 55%, girls 45% TYPE: Day and Boarding. FEES: Nursery: daily from £34 including lunch. Pre-Prep: per term £3,020. Prep: day (per term) Year 3: £5,380; Years 4-6: £7,250; Boarding (per term) Year 3: £6,940; Year 4-6: £8,770, Year 7-8: £8,770 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Bryanston, Sherborne, Marlborough College, Eton College, Radley College, Monkton Combe, St Mary’s Calne, Canford, Winchester College, Harrow. FAITH: Christian. MOTTO: Niti Est Nitere (To Shine is to Strive) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Contact our Registrar, Mrs Dinah Rawlinson, to arrange a day that suits your family. Register your child. Come for a Taster Day. GENDER/AGES:

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Head Teacher: Mr Alastair Speers BSc(Hons). Med. PGCE. FRSA Admissions: Mrs Dinah Rawlinson. drawlinson@sandroyd.com 01725 530 124 office@sandroyd.com 01725 516 264

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR

School Philosophy: Academic results are a crucial part of a Sandroyd Education, but alongside this, we place equal importance towards the essential character education of our children.

We believe that the formative years of childhood are at Prep School and during this time we encourage all of our pupils to develop vital life skills – not just for their time at school, but also for the rest of their lives. Pastoral care is absolutely central to everything that we do at Sandroyd. Our friendly and nurturing boarding environment equips children with the confidence and skills to really challenge themselves, to be happy, and to succeed. We are unequivocally proud of the size of our school, creating a wonderfully unique family atmosphere which allows us to properly focus on the individual needs of each child at every stage of their education.

Academic Record: We are proud of our record of academic success at both Scholarship and Common Entrance level. The Honours Boards tell a consistent tale of excellence in examinations to all leading Public Schools. Extra-curricular: Of course academic results are crucial to all that we do at

Sandroyd, but in addition, we place equal importance towards the essential character education of our children. Every Monday there are hobbies/activities ranging from Archery to Survival, as well as many extra curricular activities on offer throughout the week such as Music and Dance, Drama, Sports, Horse Riding and our award winning STRIVE programme.

Open Days: Saturday 29 February 2020 Saturday 16 May 2020, Saturday 6 June 2020 www.sandroyd.org

COME & BE INSPIRED Senior & Sixth Form Open Morning Friday 28th February (For ages 11 – 18) Whole School Open Morning Friday 8th May (For ages 3 – 18)

BOOK YOUR PL ACE ONLINE NOW 0117 905 5271

admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk

badmintonschool.co.uk

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Dorset - Gloucestershire

Bryanston School

Sherborne Girls

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

bryanston.co.uk

sherborne.com

Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX Headteacher: Sarah Thomas Total pupils: 671

Canford School

Sunninghill Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wimborne, BH21 3AD Headteacher: Mr Ben A M Vessey Total pupils: 640

canford.com

Talbot Heath School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY •FLEXI

Clayesmore Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Blandford Forum, DT11 8PH Headteacher: Charlotte Townsend Total pupils: 239

clayesmore.com

Clayesmore Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL Headteacher: Mrs Jo Thomson Total pupils: 481

clayesmore.com

Dumpton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wimborne, BH21 7AF Headteacher: Andrew Browning Total pupils: 352

dumpton.com

Hanford School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Blandford, DT11 8HN Headteacher: Rory Johnston Total pupils: 101

hanfordschool.co.uk

Knighton House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Blandford, DT11 0PY Headteacher: Robin Gainher Total pupils: 114

knightonhouse.co.uk

Leweston School BOARDING • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • CO-EDUCATIONAL DIAMOND MODEL • NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • SIXTH FORM

Sherborne, DT9 6EN Headteacher: Mrs Kate Reynolds Total pupils: 370

leweston.co.uk

Milton Abbey School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ Headteacher: Judith Fremont-Barnes Total pupils: 229

miltonabbey.co.uk

The Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ Headteacher: Melanie Dowler Total pupils: 362

parkschool.co.uk

Port Regis Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA Headteacher: Mr Stephen Ilett Total pupils: 306

portregis.com

St Mary’s School PREP (FROM AGE 9) • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP Headteacher: Mrs Maria Young Total pupils: 250

stmshaftesbury.uk

Sherborne Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sherborne, DT9 3NY Headteacher: Nick Folland Total pupils: 238

sherborneprep.org

Sherborne International SENIOR • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sherborne, DT9 4EZ Headteacher: Tim Waters Total pupils: 138

sherborne-international.org

Sherborne School

• BOARDING • GIRLS

Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ Headteacher: Angharad Holloway Total pupils: 521

talbotheath.org

Yarrells School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Upton, BH16 5EU Headteacher: Sally Weber-Spokes Total pupils: 252

yarrells.co.uk

Gloucestershire Airthrie School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL50 2NY Headteacher: Mrs Jackson Total pupils: 171

airthrie-school.co.uk

Badminton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bristol, BS9 3BA Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Tear Total pupils: 448

badmintonschool.co.uk

Beaudesert Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Stroud, GL6 9AF Headteacher: Chris Searson Total pupils: 436

beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

Berkhamsted School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL52 2QA Headteacher: Richard Cross Total pupils: 270

berkhamsted.org

Bredon School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • 6TH FORM • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH Headteacher: Koen Claeys Total pupils: 231

bredonschool.org

Bristol Grammar School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 1SR Headteacher: Jaideep Barot Total pupils: 956

bristolgrammarschool.co.uk

Butcombe, Clifton College Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 3EZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Newman Total pupils: 240

cliftoncollege.com

Cheltenham College Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL53 7AB Headteacher: Mr Tom O’Sullivan Total pupils: 392

cheltenhamcollege.org

Cheltenham College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL53 7LD Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Huggett Total pupils: 661

cheltenhamcollege.org

Cheltenham Ladies’ College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cheltenham, GL50 3EP Headteacher: Ms Eve Jardine-Young Total pupils: 656

cheltladiescollege.org

Clifton College Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

BOARDING • CO-ED

sherborne.org

cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep

Sherborne, DT9 3AP Headteacher: Mr Dominic Luckett Total pupils: 554

independentschoolparent.com

Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF

sunninghillprep.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

castlecourt.com

St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Calne

Dorchester, DT1 1EB Headteacher: Mr John Thorpe Total pupils: 177

Castle Court School Wimborne, BH21 3RF Headteacher: Mr Luke Gollings Total pupils: 355

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Sherborne, DT9 3QN Headteacher: Dr Ruth Sullivan Total pupils: 485

Bristol, BS8 3HE Headteacher: Mr Jim Walton Total pupils: 400

Head Teacher: Mr Luke Bromwich BSc (Hons) PGCE Admissions: Mrs Simone Hughes office@stmargaretsprep.org.uk 01249 857220 boys and girls, 3-11 years 180, boys 81, girls 99 Type: Day FEES: Nursery: Daily £27.90 (morning sessions), Weekly £261.50 (5 full days). Pre-Prep: £3,335-£3,735 per term. Prep: £4,085-£4,545 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Pre-Prep 12-14; Prep 14-18 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: St Mary’s Calne, Dauntsey’s, Prior Park College, Kingswood, King Edward’s Bath, The Royal High Bath and Warminster. FAITH: Christian Motto: Commit to Excellence ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Taster Days, School Report for all children. Skills Assessment for children entering Prep. GENDER / AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Teaching throughout St Margaret’s is tailored to meet the

needs of the individual child. Children are encouraged to reflect and evaluate their own learning and with support identify their next steps. Specialist teachers offer a wide range of experiences and as a result, teaching delivers truly personalised learning for each child. Your child will join a school with real spirit and energy, which lives each day to the full. We purposefully pack excitement and learning experiences into every moment. Our staff are passionate about teaching and lessons are fun, vibrant and engaging. St Margaret’s is a place where friendships and special memories are created and where a love of learning is established.

Academic Record: St Margaret’s is extremely proud of its pupils’ academic achievements. The children are thoroughly prepared for entrance examinations to senior schools and St Margaret’s has an impressive record of success in academic and specialist subject scholarships, as well as consistently gaining entry to first-choice schools. The performing arts and sport both have very high profiles. Extra-curricular: The extensive extra-curricular programme is designed to enrich every child’s experience whilst at the school. Not only does this include the traditional school clubs such as sport, music, gardening, cookery, dance and art, but it also includes the ‘hidden curriculum’ - what the children learn from the way they are treated and how they are expected to behave. It is important that pupils are enabled to grow into positive, responsible adults who can work and co-operate with others, whilst at the same time developing their knowledge and skills in order to achieve their true potential. Notable Achievements and Alumni: ICT NaaceMark Accreditation. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Platinum Award. Award-winning Chamber Choir. Youth Sport Trust Gold Quality Mark. Unicef Rights Respecting School Gold Award. Learning Outside the Classroom Bronze Award. Individual visits welcome throughout the year. Open Morning 12 March 2020 www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk

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Where surfing involves more than looking at a screen

KINGSLEY SCHOOL “The quality of pupils’ personal development at Kingsley is excellent” ISI report 2019 Boys and girls independent day and boarding school. Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3LY 01237 426200 www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk Nursery | Pre Prep School | Prep School | Senior School | Sixth Form

One childhood, one chance Top 40 co-ed day and boarding school where children stay younger longer. For children age 3 to 18 E: admissions@westbuckland.com T: 01598 760178 westbuckland.com/go-west

SCHOOL

•

DEVON

OFFERING ‘WRAP AROUND CARE’ & FLEXI BOARDING

LEARN • CREATE • EXPLORE WHERE WILL YOUR FUTURE TAKE YOU? Top quality boarding provision from age 7, with superb pastoral care Pick-ups available from Bath Spa Train Station Rated ‘excellent’ in all areas of the latest Inspection Report Over 100 co-curricular activities available Reputation for sport and links with professional clubs Inspirational music, drama and creative arts Outstanding academic results with the vast majority of applicants securing places at their preferred university Scholarships and Bursaries available

Contact admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk or call 01225 734210 for further information www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk An Independent Co-educational Boarding & Day School for pupils aged 9 months - 18 years

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Gloucestershire - Somerset Clifton College

St Edward’s Prep School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 3JH Headteacher: Dr Tim Greene Total pupils: 695

Cheltenham, GL52 6NR Headteacher: Mr Stephen McKernan Total pupils: 310

Clifton High School

St Edward’s Senior School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper

Cheltenham, GL53 8EY Headteacher: Mrs Pat Clayfield Total pupils: 340

www.cliftonhigh.co.uk

stedwards.co.uk

Colston’s School

Tockington Manor

CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bristol, BS16 1BJ Headteacher: Mr Jeremy McCullough Total pupils: 502

Bristol, BS32 4NY Headteacher: Mr Stephen Symonds Total pupils: 196

Dean Close Preparatory School

Westonbirt Prep School

colstons.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

tockingtonmanorschool.com PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL51 6QS Headteacher: Mr Paddy Moss Total pupils: 400

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mr Sean Price Total pupils: 140

Dean Close School

Westonbirt School

deanclose.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL51 6HE Headteacher: Mr B Salisbury Total pupils: 489

deanclose.org.uk

The Downs Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

westonbirt.org

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mrs Natasha Dangerfield Total pupils: 172

westonbirt.org

Wycliffe College

Bristol BS48 1PF Headteacher: Marcus Gunn Total pupils: 280

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Fairfield School

wycliffe.co.uk

thedownsschool.co.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS48 3PD Headteacher: Lesley Barton Total pupils: 103

fairfield.school

Hatherop Castle Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cirencester, GL7 3NB Headteacher: Mr Nigel Reed Total pupils: 158

hatheropcastle.co.uk

Hopelands School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stonehouse, GL10 2AD Headteacher: Mrs Sheila Bradburn Total pupils: 88

hopelands.org.uk

The King’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Gloucester, GL1 2BG Headteacher: Mr David Morton Total pupils: 541

thekingsschool.co.uk

Kitebrook House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP Headteacher: Mrs Susan McLean Total pupils: 108

kitebrookhouse.com

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital Bristol, BS8 1JX Headteacher: Mr S W Holliday Total pupils: 673

qehbristol.co.uk

BOARDING • CO-ED

Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ Headteacher: Mr Nick Gregory Total pupils: 399

Somerset

All Hallows Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF Headteacher: Dr Trevor Richards Total pupils: 271

allhallowsschool.co.uk

Bruton School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Bristol, BS9 3AW Headteacher: Mrs I Tobias Total pupils: 470

redmaids.co.uk

Rendcomb College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cirencester, GL7 7HA Headteacher: Rob Jones Total pupils: 411

rendcombcollege.org.uk

kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

downside.co.uk

Hazlegrove NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sparkford, BA22 7JA Headteacher: Mark White Total pupils: 378

hazlegrove.co.uk

King Edward’s Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 6JA Headteacher: Mr Greg Taylor Total pupils: 190

kesbath.com

King Edward’s School DAY • CO-ED

kesbath.com

King’s College Taunton SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA1 3LA Headteacher: Richards Biggs Total pupils: 448

kings-taunton.co.uk

King’s Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA2 8AA Headteacher: Mr Justin Chippendale Total pupils: 289

What’s

behind the

Wall?

Discover more about Exeter Cathedral School at our forthcoming open events! • Whole School Open Morning 27th February, 9.30am – 12 noon • Spring Explorers’ Morning (for nursery pupils) 14th March, 10am – 12 noon

‘Excelle

In all arent’ as – ISI Ins pec tion 19

May 20

kingshalltaunton.co.uk

King’s Bruton SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

independentschoolparent.com

We do have several Open Days each year, but we welcome families for private tours of the school all year round.

Bath, BA3 4RJ Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hobbs Total pupils: 348

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

richardpate.co.uk

it has a large family atmosphere, children feel at home and supported whilst benefiting from a tailor-made education to build upon their talents and help target areas which need additional support.

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

The Richard Pate School Cheltenham, GL53 9RP Headteacher: Mr Robert A MacDonald Total pupils: 296

School Philosophy: Thanks to Kingsley’s relatively small intake of 400 children

Downside School

Bath, BA2 6HU Headteacher: Mr Martin J Boden Total pupils: 744

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

TOTAL PUPILS:

brutonschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • JUNIOR • SENIOR • 6TH FORM •

The Red Maids’ School

Boys and girls, 0-18 years 400, boys 200, girls 200 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – Day from £50, Weekly from £250, Pre-Prep – Day from £2,020, Prep – Day from £2,125, Flexi Boarding from £49 per night, Full Boarding from £5,695, Senior – Day from £4,295, Flexi Boarding from £49 per night, Weekly Boarding from £7,135, Full Boarding from £9,295 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details GENDER/AGES:

Bruton, BA10 0NT Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Botterill Total pupils: 227

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

redmaids.co.uk

Head Teacher: Mr Pete Last BA Hons (Cantab), Ad Dip Ed London, MEd Buckingham Admissions: Mrs Louise Wivell admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk 01237 426200

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

The Red Maids’ Junior School Bristol, BS9 4DP Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Brown Total pupils: 116

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Bristol, BS8 3JD Headteacher: Dr Alison Neill Total pupils: 600

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Kingsley School Bideford Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY

Bruton, BA10 0ED Headteacher: Ian Wilmshurst Total pupils: 330

kingsbruton.com

Independent Day & Boarding | Girls & Boys aged 2½ – 13

www.exetercathedralschool.co.uk

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Kingswood Preparatory School

Shapwick School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 115

Swindon, SN6 6DD Headteacher: Mrs Rajvinder Kular Total pupils: 173

shapwickschool.com

meadowparkschool.co.uk

Sidcot School

Pinewood School

Bath, BA1 5SD Headteacher: Mr Mark Brearey Total pupils: 331

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Kingswood School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bath, BA1 5RG Headteacher: Mr Simon Morris Total pupils: 709

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Mark College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Highbridge, TA9 4NP Headteacher: Mr Chris Sweeney Total pupils: 78

priorychildrensservices.co.uk

Millfield School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Street, BA16 0YD Headteacher: Mr Gavin Horgan Total pupils: 1237

millfieldschool.com

Monkton Pre-Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 5JN Headteacher: Mrs C Winchcombe Total pupils: 120

monktoncombeschool.com

Monkton Prep PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 7ET Headteacher: Mr M P Davis Total pupils: 115

monktoncombeschool.com

Monkton Senior SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

Winscombe, BS25 1PD Headteacher: Mr Iain Kilpatrick Total pupils: 583

sidcot.org.uk

Sunny Hill Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

Bruton, BA10 0NT Headteacher: Mrs Helen Snow Total pupils: 50

brutonschool.co.uk

Taunton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA2 6AD Headteachers: Mr Lee Glaser and Mr Andrew Edwards Total pupils: 1009

tauntonschool.co.uk

Wellington School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wellington, TA21 8NT Headteacher: Mr Henry Price Total pupils: 814

wellington-school.org.uk

Wells Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wells, BA5 2ST Headteacher: Alastair Tighe Total pupils: 706

wells.cathedral.school

Bath, BA2 7HG Headteacher: Chris Wheeler Total pupils: 641

Wiltshire

Paragon School

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

monktoncombeschool.com NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 4LT Headteacher: Mr Andrew Harvey Total pupils: 279

paragonschool.co.uk

The Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Yeovil, BA20 1DH Headteacher: Mrs Jane M Huntington Total pupils: 186

parkschool.com

Perrott Hill NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL Headteacher: Alexander McCullough Total pupils: 228

perrotthill.com

Prior Park College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 5AH Headteacher: Mr James Murphy-O’Connor Total pupils: 579

priorparkcollege.com

Queen’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA1 4QS Headteacher: Dr Lorraine Earps Total pupils: 553

queenscollege.org.uk

The Royal High School Junior and Nursery

Appleford School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Pewsey, SN9 5NT Headteacher: Mr David Sibson Total pupils: 241

st-francis.wilts.sch.uk

St Margaret’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Calne, SN11 0DF Headteacher: Karen E Cordon Total pupils: 220

Stonar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Melksham, SN12 8NT Headteacher: Dr Sally Divall Total pupils: 321

stonarschool.com

Warminster School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Warminster, BA12 8PJ Headteacher: Mr Mark D Mortimer Total pupils: 498

warminsterschool.org.uk

stmargaretsprep.org.uk

St Mary’s Calne

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Calne, SN11 0DF Headteacher: Dr Felicia Kirk Total pupils: 348

stmaryscalne.org

Salisbury Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Salisbury, SP1 2EQ Headteacher: Mr Clive Marriott Total pupils: 185

salisburycathedralschool.com

Sandroyd School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Salisbury, SP5 5QD Headteacher: Mr Alastair Speers Total pupils: 204

sandroyd.org

chafyngrove.co.uk

Cricklade Manor Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cricklade, SN6 6BB Headteacher: Mr Guy Barrett Total pupils: 220

cracklademanor.com

Dauntsey’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Devizes, SN10 4HE Headteacher: Mr Mark Lascelles Total pupils: 799

dauntseys.org

Godolphin Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Salisbury, SP1 2RB Headteacher: Ms Julia Miller Total pupils: 85

godolphin.org

Godolphin School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Salisbury, SP1 2RA Headteacher: Mrs Emma Hattersley Total pupils: 415

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Corsham, SN13 0AP Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Mitchell Total pupils: 181

heywoodprep.com

Leehurst Swan School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA1 5SZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Duncan Total pupils: 691

Salisbury, SP1 3BQ Headteacher: Philip Oldroyd Total pupils: 288

royalhighbath.gdst.net

leehurstswan.org.uk

Shapwick Prep

Marlborough College

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

shapwickschool.com

marlboroughcollege.org

independentschoolparent.com

St Francis School

steppingstonesfroxfield.com

Salisbury, SP1 1LR Headteacher: Simon Head Total pupils: 302

GIRLS

Burtle, TA7 8NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 40

pinewoodschool.co.uk

Marlborough, SN8 3JT Headteacher: Sue Corfield Total pupils: 109

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Heywood Prep School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Shrivenham, SN6 8HZ Headteacher: Mr Philip John Hoyland Total pupils: 406

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chafyn Grove School

godolphin.org

The Royal High School Senior and Sixth

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Stepping Stones Pre-Prep and Nursery School

applefordschool.org

BOARDING • GIRLS

royalhighbath.gdst.net

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL Headteacher: Mr David King Total pupils: 105

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Bath, BA1 5ES Headteacher: Miss Heidi Hughes Total pupils: 150

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Meadowpark School

Marlborough, SN8 1PA Headteacher: Ms Louise Moelwyn-Hughes Total pupils: 926

OPEN DAYS: 29th February, 25th April 2020

ST MARY’S CALNE A Leading Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls Aged 11-18

Contact

admissions@stmaryscalne.org

01249 857200

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Gloucester’s hidden gem

Bredon School offers a different approach to learning

estled in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside, Bredon School is an independent dyslexia-friendly boarding and day school for seven to 18 year olds. Every pupil is supported in reaching their potential in this nurturing environment. The school makes the most of its beautiful rural setting every day; from feeding the sheep on the school farm, to learning in the four-acre Forest School, carrying out science experiments, and using the natural inspiration for art projects. Everyone, from the youngest pupil to the school’s most experienced teacher, is there because they’re passionate about learning and have inquisitive minds. The emphasis is as much on building confidence and self-belief as it is academic achievement. Bredon’s holistic approach to learning runs through everything the school does. A wideranging academic and vocational curriculum is offered, with subjects ranging from traditional subjects, to less traditional such as agriculture

and hospitality. Class sizes are Bredon School has its own farm, allowing small (eight to 12 pupils); teaching pupils to get hands is fun, creative and engaging, on with animal care with lessons taught in manageable ‘chunks’ and always with dyslexia in mind. Furthermore, an extensive range of specialist technology and tuition underpins all teaching. All staff ensure that every child is helped to learn to their best ability. And it works! In figures published by the Department for Education for the last two years, Bredon has ranked in the top one per cent of 4470 schools and colleges in England for ‘value added’ (16 to 18 years). Open mornings: 12 March, 2 May and The school’s approach enables all pupils 10 June bredonschool.org to find an area in which to shine; whether admissions@bredonschool.co.uk that is in the classroom, on the school farm, 01684 293156 Bredon School, in Bredon’s CISCO Academy, excelling at Pull Court, Bushley, Tewkesbury, music, or by taking part in kayaking. The Gloucestershire, GL20 6AH opportunities here are endless.

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THE SCHOOL FOR

WHERE WILL YOURS TAKE YOU?

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Exeter School

An independent day school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18

Excellent facilities including indoor swimming pool

@ExeterSchoolUK

Over 30 choirs, orchestras and ensembles

Over 25 sports

Three free places at 11+ and five free places at 16+

Excellent GCSE and A Level results

Duke of Edinburgh, CCF and Ten Tors

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Cromer

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

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EAST ANGLIA

Norwich 5

NORFOLK

Essex

CHELMSFORD 1 New Hall School ILFORD 2 Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford WOODFORD GREEN 3 Bancroft’s School 4 St Aubyn’s School

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

SUFFOLK

Ipswich 6

Norfolk

ESSEX

NORWICH 5 Norwich High School For Girls

Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds

Cambridge

IPSWICH 6 The Royal Hospital School

Colchester Felsted

Chelmsford

Woodford Green 3 Ilford 4 Brentwood 2

Leigh-on-Sea

Our school motto is ‘Serviam’; I will serve

Look what our school can do for your child No.32 in the Sunday Times list of top 100 Prep Schools

lndependant Roman Catholic School for boys and girls aged 3-11. We welcome children of all faiths whilst retaining our strong Catholic ethos Excellent ISi inspection report 2013. Small classes and high academic standards. Traditional teaching methods combined with wide and varied curriculum Specialist teaching in MFL, PE, music, dance and drama. Fully inclusive pre and after school care and holiday club. 11+ and secondary school entrance exam preparation.

Open Morning Thursday 27th February and 21st May 9.00am until noon No appointment necessary The Nursery - for Boys & Girls

Entry to the Nursery is from the term AFTER the child’s third birthday The nursery is fully equipped to accommodate both BOYS and GIRLS

Registering now for September 2020

The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford A ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 3-11 T: 020 8518 4050 E:urspsi@urspsi.org.ukwww.urspsi.org.uk 2-4 Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex IG 1 4QR independentschoolparent.com

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Cambridgeshire

Bellerbys College Cambridge SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, (Queens Campus), CB2 1LU Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Waite Total pupils: 234

bellerbys.com

Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS) 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 2JF Acting Headteacher: Denise Hammersley Total pupils: 151

ccss.co.uk

Cambridge International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 8DW Headteacher: Joel Dixon Total pupils: 337

cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk

CATS College Cambridge SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB5 8AD Headteacher: Craig Wilson Total pupils: 384

catseducation.com

Kimbolton School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Huntingdon, PE28 0EA Headteacher: Jonathan Belbin Total pupils: 973

kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

King’s College School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB3 9DN Headteacher: Yvette Day Total pupils: 417

kcs.cambs.sch.uk

King’s Ely NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •BOARDING • CO-ED

Ely, CB7 4DB Headteacher: Mrs Susan Freestone Total pupils: 465

kingsely.org

The Leys School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 7AD Headteacher: Mr Martin Priestley Total pupils: 566

theleys.net

Mander Portman Woodward 6TH FORM • BOARDING • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 1JE Headteacher: Mr Markus Bernhardt Total pupils: 200

mpw.ac.uk

The Perse School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 8QF Headteachers: Mr Edward Elliott Total pupils: 1529

perse.co.uk

The Peterborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Peterborough, PE3 6AP Headteacher: Mr Adrian Meadows Total pupils: 525

thepeterboroughschool.co.uk

St Faith’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 8AG Headteacher: Mr Nigel Helliwell Total pupils: 546

stfaiths.co.uk

St John’s College School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB3 9AA Headteacher: Neil Chippington Total pupils: 457

sjcs.co.uk

St Mary’s Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 7EB Headteacher: Mr Matthew O’Reilly Total pupils: 165

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

St Mary’s Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 1LY Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Avery Total pupils: 663

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

Sancton Wood School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 2EZ Headteacher: Mr Richard Settle Total pupils: 202

sanctonwood.co.uk

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Felsted School

St Margaret’s Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED • JUNIOR • SENIOR •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

DAY • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 1HF Headteacher: Miss Tricia Kelleher Total pupils: 1078

stephenperse.com

Whitehall School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Somersham, PE28 3EH Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Hutley Total pupils: 64

whitehallschool.com

Wisbech Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Felsted, CM6 3LL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Townsend Total pupils: 534

felsted.org

Gidea Park College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Romford, RM 2 5JR Acting Headteacher: Ms Katherine Whiskerd Total pupils: 173

gideaparkcollege.co.uk

Gosfield School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Halstead, CO9 1SE Headteacher: Callum Douglas Total pupils: 192

stmargaretsprep.com

St Mary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Colchester, CO3 3RB Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Vipond Total pupils: 384

stmaryscolchester.org.uk

St Michael’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wisbech, PE13 1JX Headteacher: Mr Chris N Staley Total pupils: 545

Halstead, CO9 1PF Headteacher: Mr Guy Martyn Total pupils: 213

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP Headteacher: Mr Stephen Tompkins Total pupils: 280

Essex

Heathcote School

St Nicholas School

wisbechgrammar.com

Alleyn Court Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW Headteacher: Rupert Snow Total pupils: 311

alleyn-court.co.uk

Avon House Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0PN Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Campbell Total pupils: 197

avonhouseschool.co.uk

Bancroft’s School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0RF Headteachers: Simon Marshall Total pupils: 1131

gosfieldschool.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

heathcoteschool.co.uk

saintnicholasschool.net

Danbury, CM3 4QB Headteacher: Ms Caroline Forgeron Total pupils: 98

Holmwood House Nursery School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Colchester, CO6 4DX Nursery Manager: Vicki Shreeve Total pupils: 53

holmwood.house

Holmwood House Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 9ST Headteacher: Alexander Mitchell Total pupils: 285

holmwood.house

bancrofts.org

Littlegarth School

Belmont Day Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Ilford, IG1 1YW Total pupils: 53

belmontdaynursery.com

Braeside School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD Headteacher: Claire Osborn Total pupils: 175

braesideschool.co.uk

Brentwood Prep School

Colchester, CO6 4JR Headteacher: Mr Peter Jones Total pupils: 340

littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

Loyola Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH Headteacher: Mrs Kirsty Anthony Total pupils: 199

loyola.essex.sch.uk

Maldon Court School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM15 8EQ Headteacher: Mr Jason Whiskerd Total pupils: 408

Maldon, CM9 4QE Headteachers: Mrs Elaine Mason and Mrs Loraine Guest Total pupils: 148

Brentwood School

New Hall School

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

brentwoodschool.co.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM15 8EE Headteachers: Ian Davies Total pupils: 1591

brentwoodschool.co.uk

Chigwell School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Chigwell, IG7 6QF Headteacher: Mr Michael Punt Total pupils: 886

chigwell-school.org

Colchester High School NURSERY • JUNIOR • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 3HD Headteacher: Mr David J Young Total pupils: 502

colchesterhighschool.co.uk

Coopersale Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Epping, CM16 7PE Headteacher: Miss Kaye Lovejoy Total pupils: 264

coopersalehallschool.co.uk

The Daiglen School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG Headteacher: P Dear Total pupils: 155

daiglenschool.co.uk

Dame Bradbury’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL Headteacher: Tracy Handford Total pupils: 220

damebradburys.com

Elm Green Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stmichaelsschool.com

maldoncourtschool.org

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chelmsford, CM3 3HS Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Jeffrey Total pupils: 1166

newhallschool.co.uk

Oaklands School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughton, IG10 4RA Headteacher: Sue Belej Total pupils: 245

oaklandsschool.co.uk

Park School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Ilford, IG1 4RS Headteacher: Mrs Androulla Nicholas Total pupils: 172

parkschool.org.uk

Raphael Independent School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hornchurch, RM11 1XY Headteacher: Ms Claudette Salmon Total pupils: 135

raphaelschool.com

St Anne’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelmsford, CM2 0AW Headteacher: Fiona Pirrie Total pupils: 153

Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ Acting Headteacher: Mrs H Hopkins Total pupils: 402

St Philomena’s Catholic School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ Headteacher: Philippa Mathews Total pupils: 115

stphilomenas.com

Thorpe Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hampton Total pupils: 360

thorpehall.southend.sch.uk

Trinity School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM14 5TB Headteacher: Magali Ellis Total pupils: 180

trinityschool.ac

Ursuline Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM13 3HR Headteacher: Mrs P Wilson Total pupils: 165

ursulineprepwarley.co.uk

The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilford, IG1 4QR Headteacher: Mrs McNaughton Total pupils: 199

urspsi.org.uk

Widford Lodge NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelmsford, CM2 9AN Headteacher: Miss M Cole Total pupils: 254

widfordlodge.co.uk

Woodford Green Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan P Wadge Total pupils: 371

wgprep.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Great Warely NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM13 3LA Headteacher: Mr David Bell Total pupils: 126

woodlandsschools.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Hutton Manor NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM13 1SD Headteacher: Ms Paula Hobbs Total pupils: 197

woodlandsschools.co.uk

Norfolk

stannesprep.co.uk

Aurora Eccles School

St Aubyn’s School

JUNIOR • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Norwich, NR16 2NZ Headteacher: Chris Brown Total pupils: 130

Woodford Green, IG8 9DU Headteacher: Mr Leonard Blom Total pupils: 521

staubyns.com

St Cedd’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Beeston Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chelmsford, CM2 0AR Headteacher: Matthew Clarke Total pupils: 405

Cromer, NR27 9NQ Headteacher: Mr Fred de Falbe Total pupils: 150

Felsted Preparatory School

St John’s School

Glebe House School and Nursery

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

felsted.org

stjohnsschool.net

glebehouseschool.co.uk

Chelmsford, CM3 4SU Headteacher: Mrs A E Milner Total pupils: 200

elmgreen.essex.sch.uk

Felsted, CM6 3JL Headteacher: Simon James Total pupils: 487

stcedds.co.uk

Billericay, CM12 0AR Headteacher: Fiona S Armour Total pupils: 325

beestonhall.co.uk

Hunstanton, PE36 6HW Headteacher: Louis Taylor Total pupils: 176

EAST ANGLIA

Open Morning Thursday, 12 March 2020 10.00am to 12.00pm Headmaster’s introduction at 10.15am

Full tour of the School

3+ 7+ 11+

For further information please contact the Admissions Registrar.

registrar@staubyns.com 020 8504 1577 Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9DU

www.staubyns.com co-educational

independent

age 3 to 13

central line woodford

Registered Charity No: 270143

NORWICH HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 3 TO 18

Proud to be Independent

GIRLS’ SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019

Discover our award-winning school at our

OPEN WEEK MONDAY 2ND TO FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2020 Book your tour at www.norwichhigh.gdst.net Limited places for September 2020 entry

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Gresham’s Pre-Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6BB Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hollingsworth Total pupils: 127

greshams.com

Gresham’s Prep School PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6EY Headteacher: Cathy Braithwaite Total pupils: 321

greshams.com

Gresham’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6EA Headteacher: Mr Douglas Robb Total pupils: 463

greshams.com

Hethersett Old Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Norwich, NR9 3DW Headteacher: Mr Stephen Crump Total pupils: 164

hohs.co.uk

Langley School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Norwich, NR14 6BJ Headteacher: Mr Dominic Findlay Total pupils: 720

langleyschool.co.uk

Langley Prep School at Taverham Hall NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Norwich, NR8 6HU Headteacher: Mr Mike Crossley Total pupils: 371

taverhamhall.co.uk

Norwich High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Norwich, NR2 2HU Headteacher: Kirsty von Malaisé Total pupils: 609

norwichhigh.gdst.net

Norwich School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR1 4DD Headteacher: Mr Steffan Griffiths Total pupils: 1044

norwich-school.org.uk

Notre Dame Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR2 3TA Headteacher: Rob Thornton Total pupils: 202

notredameprepschool.co.uk

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Diss, IP22 2TA Headteacher: Pete Agate Total pupils: 57

riddlesworthhall.com

Sacred Heart School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Stowmarket, IP14 3EF Headteacher: Mr Steven Clarke Total pupils: 321

Framlingham College Woodbridge, IP13 9EY Headteacher: Paul Taylor Total pupils: 409

thetfordgrammar.co.uk

Town Close House Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR2 2LR Headteacher: Mr Nick Bevington Total pupils: 468

townclose.com

Suffolk

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG Headteacher: Mr Keith Boulter Total pupils: 218

barnardiston-hall.co.uk

Culford School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX Headteacher: Mr J F Johnson Munday Total pupils: 660

culford.co.uk

Fairstead House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newmarket, CB8 7AA Headteacher: Dr Lynda Brereton Total pupils: 99

fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk

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Boarding: full, weekly & ﬂexi (7-18 years) • Day (1-18 years)

framlinghamcollege.co.uk

Framlingham College Prep

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH Headteacher: Mr Matthew King Total pupils: 224

framlinghamcollege.co.uk/our-school/ prep

Ipswich High School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED • DIAMOND MODEL

Ipswich, IP9 1AZ Headteacher: Ms Oona Carlin Total pupils: 476

ipswichhighschool.co.uk

Ipswich Preparatory School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP1 3QW Headteacher: Ms Amanda Childs Total pupils: 310

The boarding provision is “excellent”

A pretty awe-inspiring place to spend your schooldays

Ipswich School

ISI and Ofsted

Tatler Schools Guide 2019

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP1 3SG Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Weaver Total pupils: 747

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

Moreton Hall Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ Headteacher: Mr Chris Moxon Total pupils: 109

moretonhallprep.org

Old Buckenham Hall School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP7 7PH Headteacher: David Griffiths Total pupils: 195

obh.co.uk

The Old School Henstead NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

New Hall enjoys a stunning 70-acre campus in the countryside surrounding Chelmsford. Alongside an outstanding academic programme, the co-curricular provision in music, performing arts and sport is exceptional.

Open Morning:

Saturday, 2 May 2020 9.00am - 12.00noon newhallschool.co.uk The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS

Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG Headteacher: Mr W J McKinney Total pupils: 97

theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk

Orwell Park

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP10 0ER Headteacher: Mr Adrian Brown Total pupils: 279

orwellpark.co.uk

The Royal Hospital School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP9 2RX Headteacher: Simon Lockyer Total pupils: 687

Southwold, IP18 6SD Headteacher: Mr James Harrison Total pupils: 292

Thetford, IP24 3AF Headteacher: Michael Brewer Total pupils: 262

A Catholic independent ‘diamond model’ school for girls and boys City of Chelmsford, just 30 minutes from London

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Thetford Grammar School CO-ED

New Hall School

finboroughschool.co.uk

royalhospitalschool.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Founded 1642

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Swaffham, PE37 7QW Headteacher: Sister Francis Ridler Total pupils: 108

sacredheartschool.co.uk

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Saint Felix School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

stfelix.co.uk

St Joseph’s College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP2 9DR Headteacher: Mrs D Clarke Total pupils: 551

stjos.co.uk

South Lee School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT Headteacher: Mervyn Watch Total pupils: 244

southlee.co.uk

“An outstanding school - bright children and dedicated staff” Good Schools Guide

Stoke College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sudbury, CO10 8JE Headteacher: Frank Thompson Total pupils: 166

stokecollege.co.uk

Woodbridge School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Woodbridge, IP12 4JH Acting Headteacher: Shona Norman Total pupils: 578

woodbridgeschool.org.uk

Woodbridge School Prep PREP • DAY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP

Woodbridge, IP12 1DS Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Mitchell Total pupils: 187

High Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0RF 0208 505 4821

www.bancrofts.org

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East Midlands This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

DERBYSHIRE

LINCOLNSHIRE

Northamptonshire

NR BRACKLEY 1 Beachborough Prep School

Derby

Rutland

UPPINGHAM 2 Uppingham School

Milton

Oakham Stamford

2 Uppingham

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Pitsford

Nr Brackley

BEDFORDSHIRE

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Bedfordshire Bedford Girls’ School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Bedford, MK42 0BX Headteacher: Miss Jo MacKenzie Total pupils: 950

bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk

Bedford Modern School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bedford, MK41 7NT Headteacher: Mr Alex Tate Total pupils: 1199

bedmod.co.uk

Bedford School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bedford, MK40 2DL Headteacher: Mr Ian M Daniel Total pupils: 327

rushmoorschool.co.uk

St Andrew’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bedford, MK40 2PA Headteacher: Mr Ian Daniel Total pupils: 224

standrewsschoolbedford.com

Derbyshire

Barlborough Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Mount St Mary’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Sheffield, S21 3YL Headteacher: Dr Nicholas Cuddihy Total pupils: 259

msmcollege.com

Ockbrook School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ockbrook, DE72 3RJ Headteacher: Mr Tom Brooksby Total pupils: 374

ockbrooksch.co.uk

Repton School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Derby, DE65 6FH Headteacher: Mr Mark Semmence Total pupils: 656

Bedford, MK40 2TU Headteacher: Mr James Hodgson Total pupils: 1079

Chesterfield, S43 4TJ Headteacher: Mrs Karen Keeton Total pupils: 183

bedfordschool.org.uk

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Orchard School and Nursery

Derby Grammar School

Barton-Le-Clay, MK45 4RB Headteacher: Mrs Anne Burton Total pupils: 100

Littleover, DE23 4BX Headteacher: Dr R Norris Total pupils: 272

orchardschool.org.uk

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Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

Derby High School

Bedford, MK41 7QZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Webster Total pupils: 348

Derby, DE23 3DT Headteacher: Ms Amy Chapman Total pupils: 541

Chesterfield, S41 0EF Headteacher: Mrs Jill Phinn Total pupils: 126

pilgrims-school.info

derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Polam School

Foremarke Hall

St Wystan’s School

Bedford MK40 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Harris Total pupils: 118

Milton, DE65 6EJ Headteacher: Mr Robert Relton Total pupils: 455

Repton, DE65 6GE Headteacher: Mrs Karan Hopkinson Total pupils: 107

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

DAY • CO-ED

polamschool.co.uk

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Rushmoor School

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PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

foremarke.org.uk

repton.org.uk

S. Anselm’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bakewell, DE45 1DP Headteacher: Ms Lisa Donnelly Total pupils: 195

sanselms.co.uk

St Peter and St Paul PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stpeterpaul.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stwystans.org.uk

Leicestershire

The Dixie Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE Headteacher: Mr Richard Lynn Total pupils: 461

dixie.org.uk

Fairfield Preparatory School KINDERGARTEN • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE11 2AE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Earnshaw Total pupils: 487

lesfairfield.org

Grace Dieu Manor School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Thringstone, LE67 5UG Headteacher: Mrs Kewell Total pupils: 268

gracedieu.com

Leicester Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leicester, LE8 9FL Headteachers: Mr John Watson Total pupils: 1216

leicestergrammar.org.uk

Leicester High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Leicester, LE2 2PP Headteacher: Mr Alan Whelpdale Total pupils: 373

leicesterhigh.co.uk

Loughborough Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Headteacher: Mr Duncan Byrne Total pupils: 1001

lesgrammar.org

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Leicestershire - Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire - Rutland Loughborough High School

Stamford High School (Girls)

Highfields School

Trent College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Headteacher: Dr Fiona Miles Total pupils: 602

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

GIRLS

leshigh.org

Our Lady’s Convent School

ses.lincs.sch.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • 6TH FORM •

Stamford Junior School

DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

Loughborough, LE11 2DZ Headteacher: Dr Julian Murphy Total pupils: 245

olcs.leics.sch.uk

Ratcliffe College

BOARDING • CO-ED

Stamford, PE9 2LR Headteacher: Mrs Emma Maria Smith Total pupils: 382

ses.lincs.sch.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Stamford School (Boys)

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Leicester, LE7 4SG Headteacher: Jon Reddin Total pupils: 802

ratcliffecollege.com

Stoneygate School CO ED

Leicester, LE8 9DJ Headmaster: Mr J F Dobson

stoneygateschool.co.uk

Tiny Tots Pre-School & Leicester International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leicester, LE2 0AA Headteacher: Mr N Hussein Total pupils: 120

tinytotspre-school.co.uk

Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE12 8WD Headteacher: Mr Peter Middleton Total pupils: 321

dsfc.ac.uk

Lincolnshire

Ayscoughfee Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Spalding, PE11 2TE Headteacher: Mrs Clare Ogden Total pupils: 147

ahs.me.uk

Copthill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stamford, PE9 3AD Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Teesdale Total pupils: 315

copthill.com

Grantham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Grantham, NG31 7UF Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Korcz Total pupils: 135

tgps.co.uk

Kirkstone House School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA Headteacher: Mrs Corinne Jones Total pupils: 170

kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

BOYS

Stamford, PE9 2BQ Headteacher: Nick Gallop Total pupils: 672

ses.lincs.sch.uk

Witham Hall PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bourne, PE10 0JJ Headteacher: Mr Charles Welch Total pupils: 248

withamhall.com

Northamptonshire Beachborough School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB Headteacher: Mr Christian Pritchard Total pupils: 380

beachborough.com

Laxton Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oundle, PE8 4BX Headteacher: Mr Sam Robertson Total pupils: 259

laxtonjunior.org.uk

Maidford Montessori Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Maidford, NN12 8HT

Maidwell Hall PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Northampton, NN6 9JG Headteacher: Robert Lankester Total pupils: 111

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ Headteacher: Ms Sylvia Fields Total pupils: 64

lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk

St Hugh’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ Headteacher: Mr Chris Ward Total pupils: 185

st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk

St James’ School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Grimsby, DN34 4SY Headteacher: Mr Murray Total pupils: 244

saintjamesschool.co.uk

St Martin’s Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Grimsby, DN34 5AA Headteacher: Stephen Thompson Total pupils: 124

stmartinsprep.co.uk

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Nottingham, NG3 4GF Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Hutley Total pupils: 156

hollygirt.co.uk

Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Nottingham, NG1 4HX Headteacher: Laura Fowler Total pupils: 285

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham Girls’ High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Nottingham, NG1 4JB Headteacher: Miss Julie Keller Total pupils: 986

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham High School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Nottingham, NG7 4ED Headteachers: Mrs Clare Bruce and Mr Kevin Fear Total pupils: 971

Wellow House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Nr Newark, NG22 0EA Headteacher: Kirsty Lamb Total pupils: 149

wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk

Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Retford, DN22 8HX Headteacher: Mr David Thorpe Total pupils: 230

wsnl.co.uk/prep

Worksop College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Worksop, S80 3AP Headteacher: Clare Tilley Total pupils: 368

wsnl.co.uk

nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Rutland

Plumtree School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG12 5ND Headteacher: Phil Simpson Total pupils: 100

plumtreeschool.co.uk

St Joseph’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brooke Priory School Oakham, LE15 6QW Headteacher: Elizabeth Bell Total pupils: 185

brooke.rutland.sch.uk

Oakham School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG1 5AW Headteacher: Ashley Crawshaw Total pupils: 147

Oakham, LE15 6DT Headteacher: Mr Nigel M Lashbrook Total pupils: 1041

st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk

oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Salterford House School

Uppingham School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

salterfordhouseschool.co.uk

uppingham.co.uk

Nottingham, NG14 6NZ Headteacher: Marla Venables Total pupils: 96

Rutland, LE15 9QE Headteacher: Dr Richard J Maloney Total pupils: 793

GIRLS

Northampton, NN4 6UU Headteacher: Dr Helen Stringer Total pupils: 681

northamptonhigh.co.uk

Oundle School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oundle, PE8 4GH Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen Total pupils: 1100

oundleschool.org.uk

Pitsford School Pitsford, NN6 9AX Headteacher: Craig G Walker Total pupils: 312

Lincolnshire Montessori

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

trentcollege.net

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

lincolnminsterschool.co.uk

Hollygirt School

Northampton High School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Lincoln, LN2 5RW Headteacher: JM Wallace Total pupils: 647

highfieldsschool.co.uk

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mr Bill Penty Total pupils: 1131

maidwellhall.co.uk

Lincoln Minster School WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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Stamford, PE9 2LL Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Buckman Total pupils: 601

Newark, NG24 3AL Headteacher: Mr Richard Thomson Total pupils: 140

CO-ED

pitsfordschool.com

St Peter’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kettering, NN15 6DJ Headteacher: Maria Chapman Total pupils: 114

st-peters.org.uk

Spratton Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Northampton, NN6 8HP Headteacher: Mr Simon Clarke Total pupils: 388

sprattonhall.com

Wellingborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wellingborough, NN8 2BX Headteacher: Mr A N Holman Total pupils: 890

wellingboroughschool.org

Nottinghamshire

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Copthill pupils learn in unique, challenging ways. In hi-tech classrooms and inspirational outdoor learning spaces on our 300-acre countryside campus, we transform their curiosity into knowledge and understanding.

The Elms School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mrs F Potter Total pupils: 400

elmsschool.net

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West Midlands

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Oswestry

1 Ellesmere

Shropshire

ELLESMERE 1 Ellesmere College OSWESTRY 2 Moreton Hall School SHREWSBURY 3 Adcote School for Girls 4 Concord College

Warwickshire

RUGBY 5 Bilton Grange Preparatory School 6 Rugby School ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA 7 The Kingsley School

West Midlands

Shrewsbury

WOLVERHAMPTON 8 The Royal School Wolverhampton

Lichfield

Wolverhampton

Ruckley

Worcestershire

GREAT MALVERN 9 Malvern St James Girls’ School WORCESTER 10 Abberley Hall School

Birmingham Rugby 6

Ludlow

Royal Leamington Spa 7

Bromsgrove

10 Worcester

Warwick

Great Malvern

Malvern

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www.moretonhall.org Independent Boarding and Day School - Girls 3-18, Boys 3-11 Moreton Hall, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3EW 01691 773671 | admin@moretonhall.com

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Herefordshire - Shrophire - Staffordshire

Herefordshire

Hereford Cathedral Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hereford, HR1 2NW Headteacher: Mr Chris Wright Total pupils: 245

herefordcs.com

Hereford Cathedral School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hereford, HR1 2NG Headteacher: Mr Paul Smith Total pupils: 511

herefordcs.com

Lucton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lucton, HR6 9PN Headteacher: Mrs Gill Thorne Total pupils: 348

luctonschool.org

Shropshire

Adcote School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY Headteacher: Mrs D Browne Total pupils: 300

adcoteschool.org.uk

Bedstone College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bucknell, SY7 0BG Headteacher: Wendy Martin Total pupils: 201

bedstone.org

Castle House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, TF10 7JE Headteacher: is Ian Sterling Total pupils: 109

castlehouseschool.co.uk

Concord College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF Headteacher: Neil G Hawkins Total pupils: 512

concordcollegeuk.com

Ellesmere College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ellesmere, SY12 9AB Headteacher: Brendan Wignall Total pupils: 558

ellesmere.com

Moor Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ludlow, SY8 4DZ Headteacher: Mr Charlie Minogue Total pupils: 290

moorpark.org.uk

Moreton Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Oswestry, SY11 3EN Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Forster Total pupils: 479

moretonhallschool.com

The Old Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wellington, tf1 3LB Headteacher: Mr Martin C Stott Total pupils: 233

oldhall.co.uk

Oswestry School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oswestry, SY11 2TL Headteacher: Mr Julian Noad Total pupils: 420

oswestryschool.org.uk

Packwood Haugh PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX Headteacher: Robert Fox Total pupils: 207

packwood-haugh.co.uk

Prestfelde School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Orchard Total pupils: 287

prestfelde.co.uk

Shrewsbury High Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH Headteacher: Kate Millichamp Total pupils: 200

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

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Shrewsbury High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN Headteacher: Jo Sharrock Total pupils: 625

The Royal School Wolverhampton Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Shrewsbury School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA Headteacher: Mr Leo Winkley Total pupils: 795

shrewsbury.org.uk

Wrekin College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wellington, tf1 3BH Headteacher: Tim Firth Total pupils: 385

wrekincollege.com

Staffordshire

Abbots Bromley Preparatory School BOARDING • CO-ED

Head Teacher: Mr Mark Heywood, Principal Admissions: Mrs Meg Orton, admissions@theroyal.school info@theroyal.school 01902 341230

abbotsbromleyschool.com

GENDER/AGES:

Abbotsholme School

TOTAL PUPILS:

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Rugeley, WS15 3BW Headteacher: Wendy Gordon Total pupils: 65

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS Headteacher: Mr Robert Barnes Total pupils: 350

abbotsholme.co.uk

Chase Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cannock, WS11 0UR Principal: Michael Hartland Total pupils: 202

chasegrammar.com

Denstone College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN Headteacher: Miles Norris Total pupils: 615

denstonecollege.org

Denstone College Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS Headteacher: Mr Jerry Gear Total pupils: 154

boys and girls, 4–19 years 1,373, boys 694, girls 679 TYPE: Day, Full, Weekly and Flexi Boarding FEES: Weekly from £11,000, Full Boarding from £12,300 per year, Flexi Boarding from £60 per day ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for further details

School Philosophy: The Royal is an inclusive community where students study, play and live together harmoniously with a friendly atmosphere for both day pupils and boarders alike. Our strong academic tradition is based upon individual attention and encouragement, as well as excellent pastoral care founded on respect, tolerance and understanding of others. Students achieve their full academic potential, whilst a wide range of extended-day activities develop character and leadership.

Please see website www.theroyalschool.co.uk

denstoneprep.co.uk

Edenhurst Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2PU Headteacher: Michael Hibbert Total pupils: 203

Magical memories, Learning for life

edenhurst.co.uk

Lichfield Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lichfield, WS13 7LH Headteacher: Mrs Susan Hannam Total pupils: 413

lichfieldcathedralschool.com

Little Chasers Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Cannock, WS11 0AL Headteacher: Ms Carla Corbett Total pupils: 31

littlechasers.co.uk

Maple Hayes Dyslexia School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Lichfield, WS13 8BL Headteacher: Dr Neville E Brown Total pupils: 113

maplehayeshallsschool.squaespace.com

Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BQ Headteacher: Mr N Vernon Total pupils: 252

nuls.org.uk

Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School NURSERY • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB Deputy Heads: Ian Dicksee and Julie Simms Total pupils: 664

Open Days throughout the year

nuls.org.uk

St Dominic’s Brewood NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Nr Wolverhampton, ST19 9BA Headteacher: Peter McNabb Total pupils: 199

stdominicsbrewood.co.uk

St Dominic’s Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Stone, ST15 8EN Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Harrison Total pupils: 191

stdominicspriory.co.uk

Co-educational Preparatory School for children aged 3 - 13 offering day, flexi, weekly and full boarding set in 90 acres of wide open countryside just outside Rugby.

www.biltongrange.co.uk

Ellesmere College Open Day Saturday 7th March 2020 • 1 - 4 pm “We were impressed by the pupils; ambitious, enthusiastic and focused. Ellesmere opens a lot of doors” - TATLER 2017 | Excellent GCSE, A-Level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate Results | Superb Pastoral Care | Award-Winning Arts Provision and Co-Curricular Education | Extensive Bus Routes | Excellent Sporting Traditions with 7 World Class Sports Academies | Generous Scholarships | Innovative Careers Partnership Programme | Flexible Day and Boarding Options To find out more and to register please contact our admissions team on:

01691 626 510 • www.ellesmere.com Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

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Staffordshire - Warwickshire - West Midlands St Joseph’s Preparatory School

Twycross House School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF Headteacher: Mrs S D Hutchinson Total pupils: 134

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PL Headteacher: Mr S D Assinder Total pupils: 328

Stafford Grammar School

Warwick Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stjosephsprepschool.co.uk

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr M R Darley Total pupils: 378

Warwick, CV34 6PL Headteacher: Hellen Dodsworth Total pupils: 457

staffordgrammar.co.uk

warwickprep.com

Stafford Preparatory School

Warwick School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr Clive O’Donnell Total pupils: 120

staffordprep.co.uk

Yarlet School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU Headteacher: Ian Raybould Total pupils: 148

yarletschool.uk

Warwickshire Arnold Lodge School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW Headteacher: David Preston Total pupils: 225

arnoldlodge.com

Bilton Grange School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Rugby, CV22 6QU Headteacher: Mr Alex Osiatynski Total pupils: 300

biltongrange.co.uk

Crackley Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kenilworth, CV8 2FT Headteacher: Mr Robert Duigan Total pupils: 276

crackleyhall.co.uk

Crescent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rugby, CV22 7QH Headteacher: Mr Joe Thackway Total pupils: 155

crescentschool.co.uk

The Croft Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7RL Headteacher: Mr Marcus Cook Total pupils: 403

croftschool.co.uk

King’s High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Warwick, CV34 4HJ Headteacher: Richard Nicholson Total pupils: 611

kingshighwarwick.co.uk

The Kingsley School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD Headteacher: Ms Heather Owens Total pupils: 340

thekingsleyschool.com

Merrydays & Henley Montessori School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP Headteacher: Ms Helen Everley Total pupils: 48

henleymontessori.co.uk

Princethorpe College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Rugby, CV23 9PX Headteacher: Mr Ed Hester Total pupils: 868

princethorpe.co.uk

Rugby School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rugby, CV22 5EH Headteacher: Mr Peter Green Total pupils: 805

rugbyschool.net

Stratford Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG Headteachers: Catherine Quinn Total pupils: 122

stratfordprep.co.uk

JUNIOR • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Warwick, CV34 6PP Headteacher: Dr D Smith Total pupils: 1239

warwickschool.org

West Midlands Bablake Junior School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV1 4AU Headteacher: Mr Neil Price Total pupils: 345

bablakejuniorschool.co.uk

Bablake School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV1 4AU Headteacher: Andrew Wright Total pupils: 757

bablake.com

Birchfield Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF Headteacher: Sarah Morris Total pupils: 138

birchfieldschool.co.uk

The Blue Coat School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B17 0HR Headteacher: Noel Neeson Total pupils: 569

thebluecoatschool.com

Davenport Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV5 6QA Headteacher: Mrs Susan Nalus Total pupils: 130

davenportlodgeschool.co.uk

Edgbaston High School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Birmingham, B15 3TS Headteacher: Dr Ruth A Weeks Total pupils: 899

edgbastonhigh.co.uk

Eversfield Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 1AT Headteacher: Robert Yates Total pupils: 310

eversfield.co.uk

Hallfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3SJ Headteacher: Keith B Morrow Total pupils: 566

hallfieldschool.co.uk

Highclare School, Woodfield NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sutton Coldfield, B2 1EA Headteacher: Mrs P Bennett Total pupils: 259

highclareschool.co.uk

Highclare School, St Paul’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sutton Coldfield, B4 2SY Headteacher: Dr Richard Luker Total pupils: 172

highclareschool.co.uk

Highclare School, The Abbey PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B23 6QL Headteacher: Mrs A Moore Total pupils: 206

highclareschool.co.uk

King Edward VI High School for Girls SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Birmingham, B15 2UB Headteacher: Mrs Ann Clark Total pupils: 567

kehs.org.uk

Twycross House Pre-Prep School

King Edward’s School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ Headteacher: Mrs R T Assinder Total pupils: 151

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twycrosshouseschool.org.uk

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Birmingham, B15 2UA Chief Master: Keith Phillips Total pupils: 852

kes.org.uk

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WEST MIDLANDS Malvern St James Girls’ School

Abberley Hall School

15 Avenue Road, Great Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3BA

Worcestershire, WR6 6DD

Head Teacher: Mrs Olivera Raraty. Admissions: Mrs Jennifer Moorhouse admissions@malvernstjames.co.uk 01684 584624 Girls, 4-18 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 400. TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding. FEES: Pre-Prep: Daily from £7170. Prep: Daily from £11,145, weekly from £20,520, flexi boarding from £13,215, full boarding from £22,905. Senior: Daily from £16,815, weekly from £20,035, flexi boarding from £19,215, full boarding from £30,345. Sixth Form: Daily from £19,875, weekly from £34,620, flexi boarding from £23,550, full boarding from £38,190. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Pre-prep & Prep: 2-day taster inc. assessments; Senior School: CAT4 test, English Comprehension, Interview; Sixth Form: Entrance exam for each subject to be studied at A level; Interview GENDER/AGES:

School Philosophy: MSJ is a refreshing and inspiring school that helps girls to

grow and flourish as individuals, developing the courage and self-belief to go out into the world and be true to themselves. We achieve excellent academic results without being an exam factory. Our ethos is of inclusion and respect.

Head Teacher: Mr Will Lockett Admissions: Mrs Victoria Heath admissions@abberleyhall.co.uk

01299 896275

Boys and girls, 2-13 years TOTAL PUPILS: 200, boys 102, girls 98 Day, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – Day from £2,810 averaged per term. Pre-Prep – Day from £3,190-£3,420. Prep – Day from £4,080-£6,790, Flexi Boarding from £4,695£7,715, Full Boarding from £8,525 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Although we are non-selective, the results our children achieve at CE and Scholarships are excellent. GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

School Philosophy: Abberley Hall is a happy, supportive and inclusive community.

Our beautiful rural setting provides our children with endless opportunities to experience the freedom and magic of childhood, whilst the depth and breadth of our subjects leads to academic excellence. Our exciting co-curricular programme encourages our pupils to discover their own individual passions and potential.

Open Days: Fri 21 February, Fri 15 May; Families are also welcome to visit for a bespoke private tour during term times.

Open Days: Sat 29 Feb and Sat 16 May. Private visits welcomed.

malvernstjames.co.uk

www.abberleyhall.co.uk

Open Morning Friday 6th March 10:00am - 12:30pm Register via admissions@adcoteschool.co.uk

Adcote School for Girls 7-18 Little Ness, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY 01939 260 202 www.adcoteschool.org.uk

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WEST MIDLANDS West Midlands - Worcestershire

King Henry VIII Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV3 6PT Headteacher: Miss Caroline Soan Total pupils: 507

khps.co.uk

King Henry VIII School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV3 6AQ Headteacher: Jason Slack Total pupils: 723

khviii.com

Mander Portman Woodward 6TH FORM • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3AU Headteacher: Mr Mark Shingleton Total pupils: 200

mpw.ac.uk

Mayfield Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Walsall, WS1 2PD Headteacher: Mr Matthew Draper Total pupils: 210

mayfieldprep.co.uk

Newbridge Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Fisher Total pupils: 145

newbridgeprepschool.org.uk

Norfolk House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3PS Headteacher: Susannah Palmer Total pupils: 279

norfolkhouseschool.co.uk

Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 2UR Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Cramb Total pupils: 453

prioryschool.net

The Royal School Wolverhampton NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG Headteacher: Mr Mark Heywood Total pupils: 560

theroyalschool.co.uk

Ruckleigh School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 2AB Headteacher: Mr Smith Total pupils: 233

Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE Headteacher: Mr C D Allen Total pupils: 195

Bromsgrove Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bromsgrove, B60 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jacquelyne Deval-Reed Total pupils: 716

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Bromsgrove School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU Headteacher: Mr Peter Clague Total pupils: 934

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Dodderhill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Mawston Total pupils: 239

dodderhill.co.uk

The Downs Malvern NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR13 6EY Headteacher: Mr Alastair S Cook Total pupils: 260

thedownsmalvern.org.uk

The Elms NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR13 6EF Headteacher: Chris Hattam Total pupils: 182

elmsschool.co.uk

Heathfield Knoll School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kidderminster, DY10 3QE Headteacher: Lawrence Collins Total pupils: 251

heathfieldshool.co.uk

King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7SD Headteacher: Mr J M Turner Total pupils: 328

ksw.org.uk

King’s St Albans PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Richard Chapman Total pupils: 211

ksw.org.uk

King’s Worcester CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 1RX Headteacher: Mr Gary Neal Total pupils: 432

sgse.co.uk

St Martin’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Solihull, B91 3EN Headteacher: Ms Nicola Smillie Total pupils: 477

saintmartins-school.com

Solihull School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 3DJ Headteacher: Mr David E J J Lloyd Total pupils: 1028

solsch.org.uk

Tettenhall College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX Headteacher: Mr Christopher McAllister Total pupils: 312

tettenhallcollege.co.uk

West House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Birmingham, B15 2NX Headteacher: Alistair M J Lyttle Total pupils: 308

westhouseprep.com

Wolverhampton Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB Headteacher: Mrs Kathy Crewe-Read Total pupils: 714

wgs.org.uk

Worcestershire

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Worcester, WR1 2LL Headteacher: Mr Matthew Armstrong Total pupils: 960

ksw.org.uk

Malvern College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR14 3DF Headteacher: Keith Metcalfe Total pupils: 654

malverncollege.org.uk

Malvern St James Girls’ School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Great Malvern, WR14 3BA Headteacher: Mrs Olivera Raraty Total pupils: 430

malvernstjames.co.uk

RGS The Grange NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7RR Headteacher: Mr Gareth Hughes Total pupils: 375

rgsw.org.uk

RGS Worcester PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 1HP Headteacher: Mr John Pitt Total pupils: 1272

rgsw.org.uk

RGS Springfield NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 3DL Headteacher: Mrs Laura Brown Total pupils: 151

rgsw.org.uk

St Michael’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Walker Total pupils: 140

uk-stmichaels.kingscollegeschools.org

Abberley Hall School

Winterfold House

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

abberleyhall.co.uk

winterfoldhouse.co.uk

Worcester, WR6 6DD Headteacher: Will Lockett Total pupils: 300

independentschoolparent.com

Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby CV22 5EH

bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk

St George’s School CO-ED

Rugby School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

ruckleigh.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

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Bowbrook House School

Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW Headteacher: Mrs Denise Toms Total pupils: 319

Head Teacher: Mr Peter Green admissions@rugbyschool.net 01788 556216 Boys and girls, 13-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 817 Day, Full Boarding FEES: Senior (per term) Full Boarding £12,266. Day £7,696 . TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 5-15 FAITH: CofE MOTTO: Whole person, whole point ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details. Pupils usually apply for entry at 13+ and 16+ for both boarding and day places. For entry in Year 9 parents may arrange individual visits during their child’s Year 5 or 6 and there are monthly open mornings for pupils applying for boarding places. During the summer term these are particularly focused on those in Year 6. For entry in Year 12, there are open days in June of Year 10 and September of Year 11 and parents are also welcome to arrange individual visits. GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

School Philosophy: Our mantra is ‘The Whole Person is the Whole Point’ - our

students are achieving the best academic results in the School’s history, but at Rugby, there is a whole lot more to experience, achieve and share. We stand out because our young people have the confidence to challenge and question - they are not afraid to fail. We teach them how to recover, to make the best of their skills, and while excellence is celebrated, at Rugby, nobody is ever on the bench. Our 3Rs of restlessness, reflection and rigour are shared by our staff and students who are united in their desire for growth and development.

Academic Record: For the last five years, Rugby School’s exam results have been better than the year before. In 2019 more than 64 per cent of all grades at A level were A* or A, better than our major competitors for the third year running, while 61.3 per cent of GCSEs scored a 9 or an 8. Extra-curricular: There are more than 200 co-curricular options here across a wide range of topics interests. Our programme is not about simply filling time or bolt-ons to existing subjects, but more about creating enriching experiences that ignite a spark, lead to another question or nurture a quiet confidence. Notable Achievements and Alumni: In 2019, 15 students achieved Oxbridge places, ten of our sports teams including tennis, hockey, cricket, netball and sailing were unbeaten, BBC Radio 4 recorded six daily service broadcasts with us, four students were accepted by the National Youth Theatre and Rugby was named Co-educational School of the Year at the Independent School Awards. Open Days: 13+ (boarding) – 21 March, 2 & 16 May, 3 Oct and 28 Nov 2020 13+(day) – evenings of 28 April and 13 Oct 2020 16+ – 6 June and 19 Sept 2020 www.rugbyschool.co.uk

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North of England

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page. NORTHUMBERLAND

Isle of Man

CASTLETOWN 1 King William’s College

Lancashire

CUMBRIA

FLEETWOOD 2 Rossall School

RIPON 3 Ripon Grammar YORK 4 Queen Ethelburga’s

Sedbergh

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North Yorkshire

DURHAM Barnard Castle

St Bee’s

Bedale Ripon

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Castletown

2 Fleetwood

York

Clitheroe

LANCASHIRE

Manchester

Hobury

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

CHESHIRE

Cheadle Hulme School

Hale Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cheadle, SK8 6EF Headteacher: Mr Neil Smith Total pupils: 1418

Hale, WA15 9AS Headteacher: Mr J F Connor Total pupils: 199

Chester, CH3 6EN Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Pollard Total pupils: 498

cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

haleprepschool.com

Cransley School

The Hammond School

Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN Headteacher: Richard Pollock Total pupils: 154

Chester, CH2 4ES Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Roscoe Total pupils: 260

cransleyschool.com

thehammondschool.co.uk

The Firs School

Hulme Hall Grammar School

Chester, CH2 2HJ Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Davies Total pupils: 195

Stockport, SK8 6LA Headteacher: Mr Dean Grierson Total pupils: 323

Forest Preparatory School

The King’s School

Altrincham, WA15 6LJ Headteacher: Mr Rick Hyde Total pupils: 198

Macclesfield, SK10 1DA Headteacher: Dr S Hyde Total pupils: 1216

Chester, CH1 2NN Headteacher: Mrs S Wallace-Woodroofe Total pupils: 438

The King’s School, Chester

Ramillies Hall School

Cheshire

Abbey Gate College

abbeygatecollege.co.uk

Abbey Gate College Infant and Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chester, CH3 6HZ Headteacher: Mrs Marie Hickey Total pupils: 134

abbeygatecollege.co.uk/infant-and-junior

Alderley Edge School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE Headteacher: Mrs Helen Jeys Total pupils: 539

aesg.co.uk

Altrincham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Altrincham, WA14 2RR Headteacher: Mr AM Whittaker Total pupils: 332

altprep.co.uk

Beech Hall School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

firsschool.net

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

forestschool.co.uk

The Grange School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Northwich, CW8 3AU Headteacher: Mr Guy Rands Total pupils: 442

grange.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

The Grange School (Senior)

Macclesfield, SK10 2EG Headteacher: Mr J D Allen Total pupils: 192

Hartford, CW8 1LU Headteacher: Mrs D Leonard Total pupils: 730

beechhallschool.org

Brabyns Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stockport, SK6 7DB Headteacher: Mr Lee Sanders Total pupils: 131

brabynsprepschool.co.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

grange.org.uk

Greenbank Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheadle, SK8 6HU Headteacher: Mrs Janet Lowe Total pupils: 199

greenbankschool.co.uk

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

hulmehallschool.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

kingsmac.co.uk

North Cestrian School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Altrincham, WA14 4AJ Headteacher: Mr Lee Bergin Total pupils: 251

northcestrian.co.uk

Pownall Hall School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wilmslow, SK9 5DW Headteacher: Mr David Goulbourn Total pupils: 210

pownallhallschool.co.uk

The Queen’s Lower School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Chester, CH2 1AW Headteacher: Miss Iona Carmody Total pupils: 216

thequeensschool.co.uk

The Queen’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

thequeensschool.co.uk

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

kingschester.co.uk

ramillieshall.co.uk

Chester, CH4 7QL Headteacher: Mr George Hartley Total pupils: 988

Cheadle, SK8 7AJ Headteacher: Mrs Denise Anthony Total pupils: 143

Lady Barn House School

The Ryleys

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

ladybarnhouse.org

theryleys.com

Cheadle, SK8 1JE Headteacher: Mr Mark Turner Total pupils: 469

Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY Headteacher: Mrs Julia Langford Total pupils: 241

Loreto Preparatory School

St Ambrose Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

loretoprep.co.uk

stambroseprep.org

Altrincham, WA14 4GZ Headteacher: Mrs Anne Roberts Total pupils: 156

Altrincham, WA15 0HE Headteacher: Mr Francis Driscoll Total pupils: 152

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Cheshire - County Durham - Cumbria - Greater Manchester - Isle of Man - Lancashire - Merseyside Stockport Grammar School

Windermere Preparatory School

Manchester High School for Girls

Kirkham Grammar School Junior

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M14 6HS Headteacher: Mrs A C Hewitt Total pupils: 929

Preston, PR4 2BD Headteacher: Mrs Annette Roberts Total pupils: 230

Moor Allerton Prep School

Kirkham Grammar School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

CO-ED

Stockport, SK2 7AF Headteacher: Mr Tim Wheeler Total pupils: 1047

stockportgrammar.co.uk

Terra Nova School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT Headteacher: Philip Stewart Total pupils: 276

tnschook.co.uk

Wilmslow Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Wilmslow, SK9 5EG Headteacher: Mrs Helen Rigby Total pupils: 116

wilmslowprep.co.uk

County Durham Barnard Castle Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UW Headteacher: Ms Laura Turner Total pupils: 200

barnardcastleschool.org.uk

Barnard Castle School

windermereschool.co.uk

Windermere School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Windermere, LA23 1NW Headteacher: Mr I A Lavender Total pupils: 394

windermereschool.co.uk

Greater Manchester Abbey College Manchester SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M2 4WG Headteacher: Ms Liz Elam Total pupils: 226

abbeymanchester.co.uk

Abbotsford Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M41 5PR Headteacher: Catherine Howard Total pupils: 177

abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk

Bolton School Nursery

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • FLEXI • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

barnardcastleschool.org.uk

boltonschool.org/nursery

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN Headteacher: Tony Jackson Total pupils: 705

Bolton, BL1 4RL Headteacher: Jasmin Sanders Total pupils: 84

The Chorister School

Bolton School, Beech House Infants School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Durham, DH1 3EL Headteacher: Mr Ian Wicks Total pupils: 206

thechoristerschool.com

Durham School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Taylor Total pupils: 205

boltonschool.org/infants

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bolton School Junior Boys’ School

durhamschool.co.uk

Bolton, BL1 4RD Headteacher: Mrs Susan Faulkner Total pupils: 200

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Durham, DH1 4SZ Headteacher: Mr Kieran McLaughlin Total pupils: 599

Durham High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Durham, DH1 3TB Headteacher: Mrs Simone Niblock Total pupils: 420

dhsfg.org.uk

Cumbria Austin Friars

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Carlisle, CA3 9PB Headteacher: Mr Matthew Harris Total pupils: 471

austinfriars.cumbria.sch.uk

Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • BOYS

chetwynde.co.uk

Hunter Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Penrith, CA11 8UA Headteacher: Mrs Donna Vinsome Total pupils: 111

hunterhall.co.uk

Lime House School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX Headteacher: Ms Mary Robertson-Barnett Total pupils: 133

limehouseschool.co.uk

Sedbergh School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sedbergh, LA10 5HG Principal: Andrew Fleck Total pupils: 583

sedberghschool.org

St Bees School BOARDING • CO-ED

Wood Lane, St Bees, Cumbria Headteacher: Mr Roger Sinnett

stbeesschool.co.uk

independentschoolparent.com

St Bede’s College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M16 8HX Headteacher: Louis d’Arcy Total pupils: 706

sbcm.co.uk

Withington Girls’ School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Manchester, M14 6BL Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Haslam Total pupils: 635

wgs.org

Isle Of Man The Buchan School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Castletown, IM9 1RD Headteacher: Jane Billingsley-Evans Total pupils: 208

kwc.im/buchan

King William’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Castletown, IM9 1TP Headteacher: Mr Joss Buchanan Total pupils: 371

kwc.im

Lancashire AKS Lytham

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

Moorland School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 2JA Headteacher: Jonathan Harrison Total pupils: 181

moorlandschool.co.uk

Oakhill College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9AF Headteacher: Mrs Carmel Crouch Total pupils: 270

oakhillschool.co.uk

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DA Y • CO-ED

Oldham, OL8 4BX Headteacher: Mr Craig Mairs Total pupils: 767

ohgs.co.uk

Rossall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Fleetwood, FY7 8JW Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Quartermain Total pupils: 615

rossallschool.org.uk

Scarisbrick Hall School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Ormskirk, L40 9RQ Headteachers: Mr Jeff Shaw Total pupils: 463

scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

St Joseph’s Park Hill School

CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton School Junior Girls’ School

akslytham.com

St Pius X Prep School

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Beech House Lower Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Mrs Carol Laverick Total pupils: 170

boltonschool.org/juniorgirls

Bolton School Boys’ Division SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Bolton, BL1 4PA Headteacher: Mr Philip Britton Total pupils: 930

boltonschool.org/seniorboys

Bolton School Girls’ Division SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Miss Sue Hincks Total pupils: 800

Chetwynde School Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY Headteacher: Ms Jeffreys Total pupils: 427

moorallertonschool.co.uk

Preston, PR4 2BH Headteacher: Mr Daniel Berry Total pupils: 678

Burnley, BB12 6TG Headteacher: Maria Whitehead Total pupils: 104

CO-ED

Manchester, M20 2PW Headteacher: Mr Ali Khan Total pupils: 239

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

boltonschool.org/juniorboys

boltonschool.org/seniorgirls

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

manchesterhigh.co.uk

Lytham, FY8 1DT Headteacher: Mr Mike Walton Total pupils: 763

Kirkby Lonsdsale, LA6 2SG Headteacher: Mr Will Newman Total pupils: 199

sedberghschool.org/junior

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Windermere, LA23 1AP Headteacher: Simon Rowe Total pupils: 150

Bridgewater School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Worsley, M28 2WQ Headteacher: Mrs Judy Nairn Total pupils: 410

bridgewater-school.co.uk

Chetham’s School of Music PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Manchester, M3 1SB Headteacher: Alun Jones Total pupils: 293

chethamschoolofmusic.com

Clarendon Cottage NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preparatory School Manchester, M30 9BJ Headteacher: Amber Hartley Total pupils: 125

clarendoncottage-school.co.uk

Forest Park Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sale, M33 6NB Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Tucker Total pupils: 193

forestparkschool.co.uk

Rochdale, OL16 1UT Headteacher: Mr K A Sartain Total pupils: 115

beechhouseschool.co.uk

Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Rochdale, OL11 4JQ Headteacher: Mr K A Sartain Total pupils: 137

beechhouseschool.co.uk

Bury Grammar School Boys PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Bury, BL9 OHN Headteacher: Mr D Cassidy Total pupils: 536

bgsboys.co.uk

Bury Grammar School Girls PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Bury, BL9 OHH Headteacher: Jo Anderson Total pupils: 773

bgsg.bury.sch.uk

Clevelands Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 5DH Headteacher: Keith Cahillane Total pupils: 129

clevelandsprepschool.co.uk

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oldham, OL9 OAD Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Greenwood Total pupils: 86

thechaddertonprepgrammar.co.uk

Highfield Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preston, PR2 5RW Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Duke Total pupils: 258

highfieldpriory.co.uk

Manchester Grammar School

Hulme Preparatory School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M13 0XT High Master: Dr Martin Boulton Total pupils: 1509

mgs.org

Oldham, OL8 1RE Headteacher: Mr Craig Mairs Total pupils: 276

ohgs.co.uk

parkhillschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preston, PR2 8RD Headteacher: A W Platts Total pupils: 264

stpiusx.co.uk

Stonyhurst College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ Headteacher: Mr John Browne Total pupils: 720

stonyhurst.ac.uk

Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9PU Headteacher: Mr Ian Murphy Total pupils: 259

stonyhurst.ac.uk

Westholme Nursery & Infant School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Blackburn, BB2 6PS Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Barnett Total pupils: 167

westholmeschool.com

Westholme Junior School PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Blackburn, BB2 7AA Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Barnett

westholmeschool.com

Westholme Senior School & Sixth Form SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS • CO-ED 6TH FORM ONLY

Blackburn, BB2 6QU Principal: Mrs Lynne M Horner

westholmeschool.com

Merseyside

Belvedere Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L8 3TF Headteacher: Miss Clare Burnham Total pupils: 163

belvedereprep.com

Birkenhead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH43 2JD Headteacher: Paul Vicars Total pupils: 816

birkenheadschool.co.uk

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Merseyside - Northumberland - Tees Valley - Tyne & Wear - East Yorkshire - North Yorkshire - South Yorkshire Carleton House Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L18 3EE Headteacher: Sandy Coleman Total pupils: 184

carletonhouse.co.uk

Kingsmead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH47 0LL Headteacher: Mr Mark Gibbons Total pupils: 191

kingsmeadschool.com

Merchant Taylors’ Junior Boys’ School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Liverpool, L23 0QP Headteacher: Mrs Janet Thomas Total pupils: 149

merchanttaylors.com/junior-boys

Merchant Taylors’ Infant School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L23 0QP Acting Headteacher: Elizabeth Lynan Total pupils: 47

merchanttaylors.com/infants

Merchant Taylors’ Primary School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Liverpool, L23 5TH Acting Headteacher is Elizabeth Lynan Total pupils: 283

merchanttaylors.com/junior-girls

Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Liverpool, L23 0QP Headteacher: Mr David Wickes Total pupils: 578

merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys

Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Liverpool, L23 5SP Headteacher: Claire Tao Total pupils: 490

merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls

Prenton Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH43 5SY Headteacher: Mr M T R Jones Total pupils: 110

prentonprep.co.uk

Runnymede St Edward’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L12 1LE Headteacher: Mr Bradley Slater Total pupils: 231

runnymede-school.org.uk

St Mary’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Crosby, L23 5TW Headteacher: Mr Michael Kennedy Total pupils: 661

stmarys.ac

Tower College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 6NE Headteacher: Miss R J Oxley Total pupils: 398

towercollege.com

Northumberland Longridge Towers School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Lee Total pupils: 276

lts.org.uk

Mowden Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Stocksfield, NE43 7TP Headteacher: Mr Neal Bailey Total pupils: 163

mowdenhall.co.uk

Tees Valley Glenfield Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA Headteacher: Ms Jean Brown Total pupils: 20

glenfield-nursery.co.uk

Red House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX Headteacher: Ken James Total pupils: 410

redhouseschool.co.uk

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Teesside High School

Pocklington School

Queen Margaret’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

CO-ED

York, YO19 6EU Headteacher: Sue Baillie Total pupils: 270

teessidehigh.co.uk

pocklingtonschool.com

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT Headteacher: Kirsty Mackenzie Total pupils: 361

York, YO42 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Toby Seth Total pupils: 786

Yarm Preparatory School

North Yorkshire

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES Headteacher: Huw Williams Total pupils: 361

yarmschool.org

Yarm School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ Headteacher: Mr David M Dunn Total pupils: 1100

yarmschool.org

Tyne & Wear Argyle House School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Sunderland, SR2 7LA Headteacher: Mr Christopher Johnson Total pupils: 191

Ampleforth College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO62 4ER Acting Headteacher: Deidre Rowe Total pupils: 611

ampleforth.org.uk/college

Ashville College PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG2 9JP Headteacher: Mr Richard Marshall Total pupils: 850

ashville.co.uk

Aysgarth Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

argylehouseschool.co.uk

Bedale, DL8 1TF Headteacher: Mr R Morse Total pupils: 225

Central Newcastle High School (Junior)

Belmont Grosvenor Prep

aysgarthschool.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Gosforth, NE3 4ES Headteacher: Ms Angela Charlton Total pupils: 300

Harrogate, HG3 2JG Headteacher: Sophia Ashworth Jones Total pupils: 197

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

belmontgrosvenor.co.uk

Central Newcastle HighSchool (Senior)

Bootham Junior School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS Headteacher: Michael Tippett Total pupils: 1000

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Dame Allan’s Schools NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ Headteacher: Dr John Hind Total pupils: 656

dameallans.co.uk

Newcastle Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH Headteacher: Ms Coleman Total pupils: 266

newcastleprepschool.org.uk

Newcastle Junior School for Boys PREP • DAY • BOYS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES Headteacher: Miss Tiffany White Total pupils: 173

newcastleschool.co.uk

Newcastle School for Boys NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1NH Headteacher: Mr D J Tickner Total pupils: 400

newcastleschool.co.uk

Royal Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX Headteacher: John Fern Total pupils: 1277

rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Westfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS Headteacher: Mr Neil Walker Total pupils: 238

westfield.newcastle.sch.uk

queenmargarets.com

Queen Mary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Nr Thirsk, YO7 3BZ Headteacher: Carole Cameron Total pupils: 252

queenmarys.org

Ripon Grammar SENIOR • CO ED

Ripon, HG4 2DG Headmaster: Jonathan M Webb Total pupils: 900

ripongrammar.co.uk

The Read School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Selby, YO8 8NL Acting Headteacher: M. A. Voisey Total pupils: 224

readschool.co.uk

St Olave’s School PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 7WA Headteacher: Mr Andy Falconer Total pupils: 341

stolavesyork.org.uk

St Peter’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

boothamschool.com

stpetersyork.org.uk

York, YO30 6NP Headteacher: Helen Todd Total pupils: 153

Bootham School SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 7BU Headteacher: Chris Jeffrey Total pupils: 445

boothamschool.com

Clifton School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Philip Hardy Total pupils: 212

stpetersyork.org.uk/Clifton

Fyling Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Robin Hood’s Bay, YO22 4QD Headteacher: Mr Steven Allen Total pupils: 165

fylinghall.org

Giggleswick Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Settle, BD24 0DG Headteacher: James Mundell Total pupils: 97

giggleswick.org.uk

Giggleswick School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Settle, BD24 0DE Headteacher: Mr Mark M Turnbull Total pupils: 390

giggleswick.org.uk

Harrogate Ladies’ College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: Mrs Sylvia Brett Total pupils: 305

hlc.org.uk

Highfield Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Walker Total pupils: 549

Scarborough College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Scarborough, YO11 3BA Headteacher: Mr Guy Emmett Total pupils: 350

scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Terrington Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • FLEXI BOARDING • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO60 6PR Headteacher: Mr Stephen Mulryne Total pupils: 145

terringtonhall.com

South Yorkshire Birkdale Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sheffield, S10 2NS Headteacher: Chris Burch

birkdaleschool.org.uk

Birkdale School SENIOR • BOYS • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S10 3DH Headteacher: Peter Harris Total pupils: 816

birkdaleschool.org.uk

Hill House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Doncaster, DN9 3GG Headteacher: Mr David Holland Total pupils: 710

hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk

Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: James Savile Total pupils: 245

Sheffield, S11 9HJ Headteacher: Mr Christopher Emmott Total pupils: 197

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Minster School

Sheffield High School Junior

CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

East Yorkshire Hull Collegiate School

hlc.org.uk

mylnhurst.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

York, YO1 7JA Interim Headteacher: Sophie Schoukroun Total pupils: 163

Sheffield, S10 2QH Headteacher: Mr Chris Hald Total pupils: 210

minsterschoolyork.co.uk

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Hymers College

The Mount School

Sheffield High School Senior

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Anlaby, HU10 7EH Headteacher: Alex Wilson Total pupils: 649

Hull, HU3 1LW Headteacher: Mr D Elstone Total pupils: 976

hymerscollege.co.uk

Pocklington Prep School

BOARDING • GIRLS

York, YO24 4DD Headteachers: Adrienne Richmond Total pupils: 287

mountschoolyork.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Queen Ethelburga’s

BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Pocklington, YO42 2NH Headteacher: Mr Ian Wright Total pupils: 226

pocklingtonschool.com

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO26 9SS Headteacher: Mr Steven Jandrell Total pupils: 980

qe.org

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sheffield, S10 2PE Headteacher: Ms Nina Gunson Total pupils: 736

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Westbourne School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S10 2QT Headteacher: Mr J B Hicks Total pupils: 339

westbourneschool.co.uk

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Wakefield, WF1 3QX Headteacher: Mr David Craig Total pupils: 707

Ackworth School FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Pontefract, WF7 7LT Headteacher: Mr Anton Maree Total pupils: 474

ackworthschool.com

Bradford Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bradford, BD9 4JP Headteacher: Simon Hinchliffe Total pupils: 1109

bradfordgrammar.com

Dale House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Batley, WF17 8HL Headteacher: Mrs S M G Fletcher Total pupils: 93

dhschool.co.uk

The Froebelian School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS18 4LB Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dodds Total pupils: 180

froebelian.com

Fulneck School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Leeds, LS28 8DS Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor Total pupils: 390

fulneckschool.co.uk

Gateways School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Leeds, LS17 9LE Headteacher: Dr Tracy Johnson Total pupils: 356

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

wgsf.org.uk/qegs-senior

Rastrick Independent School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Brighouse, HD6 3HF Headteacher: Mrs S A Vaughey Total pupils: 124

rastrick-independent.co.uk

Richmond House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS16 5LG Headteacher: Helen Stiles Total pupils: 206

rhschool.org

Rishworth School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY• FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rishworth, HX6 4QA Headteacher: Paul Silverwood Total pupils: 460

PRE-SCHOOL • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF2 0PD Headteacher: Mr Philip Rowe Total pupils: 600

silcoates.org.uk

Wakefield Girls’ High School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wakefield, WF1 2QX Headteacher: Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 671

wgsf.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

thegleddings.co.uk

The Grammar School at Leeds NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS17 8GS Headteacher: Mrs Sue Woodroofe Total pupils: 2100

gsal.org.uk

Hipperholme Grammar Junior School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Halifax, HX3 8AQ Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Weller Total pupils: 137

hgsf.org.uk

Hipperholme Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Halifax, HX3 8JE Headteacher: Mrs JD Griffiths Total pupils: 216

hgsf.org.uk

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bingley, BD16 4AP Headteacher: Mr Nigel Saunders Total pupils: 169

ladylaneparkschool.co.uk

Moorfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilkley, LS29 8RL Headteacher: Paul Baddeley Total pupils: 120

moorfieldschool.co.uk

Moorlands School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS16 5PF Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Atkinson Total pupils: 142

moorlands-school.co.uk

Mulberry House Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF1 2DG Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 78

wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Wakefield, WF1 3QY Headteacher: Mrs Louise Gray Total pupils: 380

wgsf.org.uk/qegs-junior

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Silcoates School

The Gleddings Preparatory School Halifax, HX3 0JB Headteacher: Mrs Jill Wilson Total pupils: 194

KING WILLIAM’S COLLEGE

rishworth-school.co.uk

gatewaysschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Wakefield Girls’ High School Wakefield, WF1 2QS Headteacher: Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes Total pupils: 671

wgsf.org.uk

Westville House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Headteacher: MNikki Hammond Total pupils: 129

westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR Headteacher: James Lockwood Total pupils: 699

woodhousegrove.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PQ Headteacher: Mrs S E Chatterton Total pupils: 310

woodhousegrove.co.uk/bronte-house

Co-ed boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18 in one of the most beautiful and safe environments in the British Isles. We are forward thinking, and one of the few UK schools where every student in the Sixth Form studies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB philosophy particularly its emphasis on skills and its focus on internationalism - is central to our approach and we are one of the largest and most experienced IB schools in the British Isles. CONTACT US TO ARRANGE A VISIT admissions@kwc.im 01624 820110 www.kwc.im

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SCOTLAND Map not to scale.

Scotland This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

WESTERN ISLES

Elgin

MORAY

Edinburgh

HIGHLAND

EDINBURGH 1 Fettes College 2 Merchiston Castle School

ABERDEENSHIRE

Perth and Kinross PERTH 3 Kilgraston School 4 Strathallan School

PERTH AND KINROSS

ARGYLL AND BUTE

Perth

3 4

St Andrews

FIFE

Edinburgh

Aberdeenshire

1 2

Musselburgh

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

Robert Gordon’s College

BORDERS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Aberdeen, AB10 1FE Headteacher: Mr Simon Mills Total pupils: 1667

SOUTH AYRSHIRE

rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk

St Margaret’s School for Girls

NURSERY • CO-ED • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Aberdeen, AB10 1RU Headteacher: Miss Anna Tomlinson Total pupils: 416

st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk

Angus

High School of Dundee PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Dundee, DD1 1HU Headteacher: Dr John D Halliday Total pupils: 1045

highschoolofdundee.org.uk

Lathallan School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Johnshaven, DD10 0HN Headteacher: Mr Richard Toley Total pupils: 220

Clackmannanshire Edinburgh Dollar Academy

Cargilfield Preparatory School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dollar, FK14 7DU Headteacher: Mr David Knapman Total pupils: 1216

dollaracademy.org

East Lothian

lathallan.org.uk

Belhaven Hill

Argyll and Bute

Dunbar, EH42 1NN Headteacher: Mr Henry Knight Total pupils: 119

Lomond School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Helensburgh, G84 9JX Headteacher: Mrs Johanna Urquhart Total pupils: 405

lomondschool.com

Ayrshire

Wellington School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Ayr, KA7 2XH Headteacher: Mr S P Johnson Total pupils: 480

wellingtonschool.org

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

belhavenhill.com

Loretto Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Musselburgh, EH21 6JA Headteacher: Mr Andrew Dickenson Total pupils: 191

loretto.com

Loretto School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Musselburgh, EH21 7RE Headteacher: Dr Graham Hawley Total pupils: 619

loretto.com

Edinburgh, EH4 6HU Headteacher: Mr Robert Taylor Total pupils: 305

cargilfield.com

The Edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 5PL Headteacher: Mr Gavin A Calder Total pupils: 492

edinburghacademy.org.uk

The Edinburgh Academy Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 5BL Headteacher: Mr Barry Welsh Total pupils: 625

edinburghacademy.org.uk

Edinburgh Montessori Arts School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH16 6AE Headteacher: Ms Emma Rattigan Total pupils: 53

emaschool.co.uk

ESMS Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Headteacher: Mr Mike Kane Total pupils: 1255

esms.org.uk

Fettes College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 1QX Headteacher: Mrs H F Harrison Total pupils: 766

fettes.com

George Heriot’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Franklin Total pupils: 1645

george-heriots.com

George Watson’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Headteacher: Mr Melvyn Roffe Total pupils: 2363

gwc.org.uk

The Mary Erskine School SENIOR • GIRLS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Headteacher: Ms Kirsty Nicholson Total pupils: 748

esms.org.uk

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SCOTLAND Merchiston Castle School

West End Montessori Pre-School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI •

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

BOARDING • BOYS

Glasgow, G3 6AP Headteacher: Ms Denise Guthrie Total pupils: 35

Edinburgh, EH13 0PU Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Anderson Total pupils: 471

merchiston.co.uk

St George’s School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Edinburgh, EH12 6BG Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hems Total pupils: 824

stge.org.uk

Stewart’s Melville College SENIOR • BOYS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3EZ Headteacher: Mrs Linda Moule Total pupils: 743

esms.org.uk

St Mary’s Music School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH12 5EL Headteacher: Mr Kenneth Taylor Total pupils: 83

stmarysmusicschool.co.uk

Fife

St Leonards PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

St Andrews, KY16 9QJ Headteacher: Dr Michael Carslaw Total pupils: 518

stleonards-fife.org

Glasgow

Belmont House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G77 5DU Headteacher: Melvyn D Shanks Total pupils: 260

belmontschool.co.uk

Craigholme School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Glasgow, G41 4HS Headteacher: June Gilliland Total pupils: 308]

craigholme.co.uk

The Glasgow Academy NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G12 8HE Headteacher: Matthew Pearce Total pupils: 1363

theglasgowacademy.org.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Junior) NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G61 4AE Headteacher: Miss Heather Fuller Total pupils: 359

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Senior) SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G13 1PL Headteacher: Mr John O’Neill Total pupils: 1039

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

Hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G42 7RN Headteacher: Miss Fiona Macphail Total pupils: 470

hutchesons.org

Hutchesons’ Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G41 4NW Headteacher: Mr Colin Gambles Total pupils: 1482

hutchesons.org

Kelvinside Academy

St Columba’s Junior School NURSERY • PREP • JUNIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ Headteacher: Ms Alison Duncan Total pupils: 337

st-columbas.org

St Columba’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Angus Total pupils: 715

st-columbas.org

Moray

Gordonstoun School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Elgin, IV30 5RF Headteacher: Mr Titus Edge Total pupils: 600

gordonstoun.org.uk

Perth and Kinross Ardvreck School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Crieff, PH7 4EX Headteacher: Mrs Ali Kinge Total pupils: 119

ardvreckschool.co.uk

Craigclowan Preparatory School Perth, PH2 8PS Headteacher: Mr John Gilmour Total pupils: 252

Head Teacher: Jonathan Anderson Admissions: Kay Wilson admissions@merchiston.co.uk 0131 312 2200

Glenalmond College

GENDER/AGES:

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

TOTAL PUPILS:

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

craigclowan-school.co.uk

Perth, PH1 3RY Warden: Mr Hugh Ouston Total pupils: 377

glenalmondcollege.co.uk

Kilgraston NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Perth, PH2 9BQ Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy MacGinty Total pupils: 308

kilgraston.com

Morrison’s Academy NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Crieff, PH7 3AN Headteacher: Mr G Warren Total pupils: 486

morrisonsacademy.org

The New School Butterstone SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dunkeld, PH8 0HJ Headteacher: Mr Bill Colley Total pupils: 40

thenewschool.co.uk

Strathallan School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Perth, PH2 9EG Headteacher: Mr Mark Lauder Total pupils: 552

strathallan.co.uk

Scottish Borders St Mary’s Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Melrose, TD6 9LN Headteacher: Mr Liam Harvey Total pupils: 177

stmarysmelrose.org.uk

South Lanarkshire Fernhill School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G12 0SW Headteacher: Daniel J Wyatt Total pupils: 565

Rutherglen, G73 4SG Headteacher: Dr Laura Murphy Total pupils: 200

St Aloysius’ College

Hamilton College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

CO-ED

staloysius.org

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Inverclyde

CO-ED

Glasgow, G3 6RJ Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bartlett Total pupils: 1092

independentschoolparent.com

294 Colinton Road,Edinburgh, EH13 0PU

westendmontessoripre-school.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

kelvinsideacademy.org.uk

Merchiston Castle School

fernhill-school.com

Hamilton, ML3 0AY Headteacher: Mr Tom McPhail Total pupils: 600

hamiltoncollege.co.uk

Boys, 7-18 years 450 boys TYPE: Boarding or Day FEES: Prep: Daily from £5,010 per term. Full Boarding from £7,220 per term. Senior: Daily from £8,510 per term. Full Boarding from £11,730 per term. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep: 9-20. Senior: 9 -20. Sixth Form: 9-20 FAITH: inter-denominational MOTTO: Ready ay Ready ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: We know that choosing a school is an important decision, which is why we treat every application individually. No two families are the same, so there is no typical process. You can apply for a place for your son to enter Merchiston at any point between the ages of 7 and 18, providing we have a place.

School Philosophy: Our mission is to provide a caring community for your son,

which treats him as an individual, unearths and tends his talents, encourages him to pursue excellence in all he does and enables him to flourish. What makes Merchiston different? It is a combination of things: our size, a relentless focus on the individual, and the fact that we really understand boys and how to get the very best out of them. It is a potent trio. It is what enables us to know your son really well and to understand what makes him tick. It is why we can support him in a way that is material and motivating to him. It is the reason your son will strive for personal excellence and want to be the best version of himself. It is the secret of his, and our, success.

Academic Record: Committed to leading students towards ‘personal excellence’, Merchiston has an impressive record of helping boys excel far beyond their expected results. The School’s exceptional academic performance over a significant number of years demonstrates that our boys, as a cohort, are consistently amongst the highest achieving boys in Scotland. Maths, Further Maths, Science and Technology (including Electronics) are particular strengths, although Humanities and the Arts are also excellent. Extra-curricular: The School is represented at national and international level in many sports and operates specialist Golf and Tennis Academies. The co-curricular programme delivers such life skills as leadership, teamwork, and mentoring. Music and Drama are major activities involving pupils of all ages. Open Days: Autumn Term 2020 Personal Tours and Tasters Available All Year www.merchiston.co.uk

SCOTLAND Fettes College Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1QX

Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Harrison Admissions: admissions@fettes.com enquiries@fettes.com 0131 311 6744 Boys and girls, 7-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 765, boys 391, girls 374 Day, Full Boarding FEES: Prep: Boarder: £8,465 per term. Day pupil: £5,770 per term. Senior: Boarder: £12,165 per term. Day pupil: £9,975 per term. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Individual visit & taster days/overnights available. Early registration recommended. Examinations plus interviews at all age groups. Common Entrance or Fettes Entrance Exam available at 13+. Range of scholarships available at different entry points 12+, 13+, 16+. GENDER/AGES:

Full Boarding Ethos • 100 acre campus in Edinburgh Co-educational - 7-18 • Excellent IB, A Level & GCSE results ‘Sector leading’ pastoral care • Strong sporting tradition Award winning careers partnership programme Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards available

A strong foundation for the future, a family for life To arrange a visit, please call our Registrar on 0131 311 6744 admissions@fettes.com www.fettes.com

TYPE:

School Philosophy: Our mission at Fettes is to develop broadly educated,

confident and thoughtful individuals who are prepared for life after Fettes and all the opportunities and challenges it will bring. A strong foundation for the future, a family for life.

Open Days: See website for details www.fettes.com

Founded in 1827, Loretto is Scotland’s first boarding school. Today, it welcomes just under 600 boarders and day pupils. The school is set in a safe, leafy 85-acre campus, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We’re proud that our pupils achieve outstanding results at GSCE & A-Level. More than nine out of 10 secure places at their chosen university. A small school, every pupil is known personally and offered the opportunity to grow as a fulfilled individual, in mind, body, and spirit. Our campus integrates extensive facilities dedicated to Academics, Arts, Sport and Golf.

Gain a real insight into life at Loretto

There are many opportunities to visit our School. Contact us: 0131 653 4455, admissions@loretto.com

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Wales

This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Bangor

DENBIGHSHIRE

Powys

BRECON 1 Christ College

Aberystwyth

POWYS

Carmarthenshire Llandovery College

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llandovery, SA20 0EE Warden: Dominic Findlay Total pupils: 323

llandoverycollege.com

St Michael’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llanelli, SA14 9TU Headteacher: Mr Benson Ferrari Total pupils: 382

PEMBROKESHIRE

Brecon Beacons

stmikes.co.uk

Denbighshire Myddelton College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Denbigh, LL16 3EN Headteacher: Andrew Allman Total pupils: 83

myddeltoncollege.com

Ruthin School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ruthin, LL15 1EE Headteacher: Mr Toby Belfield Total pupils: 262

ruthinschool.co.uk

Conwy

Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Conwy, LL29 7BP Headteacher: Mrs G Murphy Total pupils: 178

rydalpenrhos.com

Rydal Penrhos School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Conwy, LL29 7BT Headteacher: Mr Simon Smith Total pupils: 255

rydalpenrhos.com

St David’s College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Conwy, LL30 1RD Headteacher: Mr Andrew Russell Total pupils: 258

stdavidscollege.co.uk

Glamorgan

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Cardiff, CF5 2YD Headteacher: Mrs Sally Davis Total pupils: 832

howells-cardiff.gdst.net

Kings Monkton School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cardiff, CF24 3XL Headteacher: Mr Paul Norton Total pupils: 215

kingsmonkton.org.uk

St John’s College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Gwynedd

Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Monmouth, NP25 3SY Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Phillips Total pupils: 126

St Gerard’s School CO-ED

Bangor, LL57 2EL Headteacher: Mr Campbell Harrison Total pupils: 182

st-gerards.org

Monmouthshire Monmouth School for Girls SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cardiff, CF3 5YX Headteacher: Mr Shaun Moody Total pupils: 553

Monmouth, NP25 5XT Headteacher: Ms Jessica Miles Total pupils: 572

stjohnscollegecardiff.com

hmsg.co.uk

UWC Atlantic College

Monmouth School for Girls’ Prep

6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF Headteacher: Mr Peter T. Howe Total pupils: 370

atlanticcollege.org

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Monmouth, NP25 5XT Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Phillips Total pupils: 112

habsmonmouth.org/girlsprep

Cardiff Sixth Form

Westbourne School - Nursery and Junior

Cardiff, CF24 0AA Headteachers: Gareth Collier and Dr Liam Hughes Total pupils: 309

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Penarth, CF64 2EF Headteacher: Joanne Chinnock Total pupils: 61

Monmouth, NP25 3XP Headteacher: Dr Andrew Daniel Total pupils: 563

6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

ccoex.com

The Cathedral School Llandaff

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cardiff, CF5 2YH Headteacher: Clare Sherwood Total pupils: 743

cathedral-school.co.uk

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Howell’s School, Llandaff

independentschoolparent.com

westbourneschool.com

Westbourne School - Senior

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Penarth, CF64 2AJ Headteacher: Dr Gerard Griffiths Total pupils: 93

westbourneschool.com

Monmouth School for Boys

habsmonmouth.org/boys

Monmouth School Boys’ Prep

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

habsmonmouth.org/pre-prep

Rougemont School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, NP20 6QB Headteacher: Mr R A Carnevale Total pupils: 568

rougemontschool.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, NP10 8FZ

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, St Arvans Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Chepstow, NP16 6DN Headteacher: Mrs J Ruddy Total pupils: 58

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chepstow, NP16 7LE Headteacher: Ruth Frett Total pupils: 524

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

Powys

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Christ College

Monmouth, NP25 3NG Headteacher: Mr Neil Shaw Total pupils: 110

Brecon, LD3 8AF Headteacher: Mr Gareth Pearson Total pupils: 375

habsmonmouth.org/boysprep

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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Northern Ireland DONEGAL

LONDONDERRY

County Antrim

Belfast 1

BELFAST 1 Campbell College

RUTLAND

County Antrim

ARMAGH

Belfast Royal Academy PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Belfast, BT14 6JL Headteacher: Ms Hilary Woods Total pupils: 1555

belfastroyalacademy.com

Ben Madigan Preparatory School, Belfast Royal Academy NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belfast, BT15 5GP Headteacher: Ben Madigan Total pupils: 124

benmadigan.com

Campbell College

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Belfast, BT4 2ND Headteacher: Mr Robert Robinson Total pupils: 1209

campbellcollege.co.uk

Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Inchmarlo Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Belfast, BT9 6JR Headteacher: Mr A Smyth Total pupils: 190

inchmarlo.org.uk

Victoria College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Belfast, BT9 6JA Headteacher: Karen Quinn Total pupils: 1093

victoriacollege.org.uk

County Down

Methodist College

Royal Belfast Academical Institution

Belfast, BT9 6BY Headteacher: Mr Scott Naismith Total pupils: 2082

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Belfast, BT1 6DL Headteacher: Miss J A Williamson Total pupils: 1184

Holywood, BT18 0DD Headteacher: Mr George Vance Total pupils: 180

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

methody.org

rbai.org.uk

Rockport School

rockportschool.com

Londonderry

Coleraine Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Coleraine, BT51 3LA Headteacher: Dr David Carruthers Total pupils: 761

colerainegrammar.com

Foyle College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Londonderry, BT48 0AW Headteacher: Patrick Allen Total pupils: 960

foylenet.org.uk

An experience as unique as you

‘Top Ten Best Value Boarding Schools in the UK’ Good Schools’ Guide. Boys 11-18. Five minutes from Belfast City Airport. Fees from £5,145 a term.

Discover more at campbellcollege.co.uk

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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Map not to scale.

Republic of Ireland This map illustrates the location of some of the leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Co. Limerick

MAYO

LIMERICK 1 Glenstal Abbey School

GALWAY

Dublin Whitechurch

Co. Limerick Glenstal Abbey School SENIOR

Murroe Headmaster: Fr Simon Sleeman OSB Total pupils: 255

glenstal.com

Dublin

Alexandra College

PRE SCHOOL• JUNIOR• SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Dublin College Principal: Barbara Ennis Total pupils:

alexandracollege.eu

The King’s Hospital

SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Palmerstown, Dublin Headmaster: Mark Ronan Total Pupils: 695

kingshospital.ie

Limerick

St Columba’s College

JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

TIPPERARY

Whitechurch, Dublin, D16 CH92 Headmaster: Mark Boobbyer Total Pupils: 298

stcolumbas.ie

Kildare

Clongowes Wood College BOYS • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FULL BOARDING

Clane, Kildare Headmaster: Chris Lumb Total Pupils: 450

clongowes.net

A Boarding School for Boys Aged 12 to 18 • A small school of 250 students, with small class sizes (12 to 16) • A caring community oﬀering personal pastoral care for your son • Boarding and day boarding options are available for your son • The highest educational standards in our broad and diverse curriculum • Situated in 500 acres of parkland in the heart of Munster

Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Co. Limerick, Ireland +353 61 621044 admissions@glenstal.com www.glenstal.com

Open Day

10th October 2020

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DUBAI COLLEGE

INTERNATIONAL

A tradition of quality in education

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2019 *

*Independent School Parent magazine

ACADEMIC

Excellence in music and drama

CREATIVE PHILANTHROPIC

Not-for-profit British curriculum secondary school established in 1978 offering GCSE and A Level Find out more at

www.dubaicollege.org/isp

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Teach the Unreached Jaisithok School, Nepal opened November 2019* *project with United World Schools

U19 Emirates Airlines Rugby 7s winners and U19 Dubai Netball League winners

SPORTING

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2019 results GCSE 90% 9-7 (A*/A) and A Level 61% A*/A

Dubai College Foundation registered charity in England and Wales #1173243

INTERNATIONAL

New territory

If you’re moving abroad, your school search can be made so much easier if you know what standards to look for. Gary Minnitt, Director of Accreditation at COBIS explains the process of accreditation in international schools

Every parent wants their child’s school to be a safe, secure and happy environment

on home ground; when outside the UK, in unfamiliar territory, IT CAN BECOME

A VERY TRICKY AND RISKY BUSINESS There are some 11,000 English-speaking schools around the world, of which 3,700 are ‘British’. In many places, education is a highly competitive business. But there’s the rub: for many involved in education internationally, it is just that – a business. Some schools are in the hands of owners; others are run by companies. In theory, any school can call itself ‘the British School of…’ The name alone is no guarantee of quality. British international education is huge commercially and the number of schools opening under that banner is ever-growing, but the range of quality is considerable. We would never buy an important piece of

household equipment, or a new car, without first doing the necessary research for some kind of reputable guarantee of quality. It’s perhaps surprising, even shocking, to discover that some international schools have never been visited by any kind of external verification team. With safeguarding and child protection at the forefront of contemporary approaches to quality assurance, this is also disturbing. As parents, above all, you want your children to be safe, secure and happy. As parents, we know our children are all different – even those growing up in the same household. Each of them has particular needs, strengths and ambitions. The right learning

hy do British international schools choose to invite inspectors, or accreditors through the gate when they don’t have to? The surprising fact is that some don’t. As parents, choosing the right school for your child is difficult even when on home ground; when outside the UK, in unfamiliar territory, it can become a very tricky and risky business. It’s not just a financial commitment but an investment in faith and trust in your school of choice. The process of choosing the right school is made easier these days because there’s a lot of information out there and schools with active and effective admissions departments are generally very keen to invite parents in.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD IS DIFFICULT even when

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INTERNATIONAL Africa - Asia

Africa

Oxbridge Tutorial College Nigeria Head of School: Ola Opesan

The British School of Beijing Shunyi

The Bridge International School

Nigeria Head of School: Adam England

thebridge-intschool.com

Corona School, Apapa

Redeemers International Secondary School

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ beijing/shunyi

Academy British International Primary School

Nigeria Head of School: Feyisara Osinupebi

The British School of Nanjing

coronaschools.org

rissedenplace.org

Corona School, Gbagada

St Saviour’s School

China Head of School: Matthew Shephard

bsn.org.cn

Cameroon Head of School: Patricia Babin

Congo Head of School: Connie Reza

conniesacademy.co.uk/internationalbritish-primary-school

Braeburn Garden Estate School Kenya Head of School: Tim Richards

gardenestate.braeburn.com

Braeburn Imani International School Kenya Head of School: Carmel O’Dolan

imani.braeburn.com/

Braeburn Mombasa International School Kenya Head of School: Ian Stamp

mombasa.braeburn.com

Braeburn School

Kenya Head of School: Warwick Bailey

braeburn.com

Braeside School

Kenya Head of School: Andrew Hill

braeside.braeburn.com

Hillcrest International Schools Kenya Head of School: John Eveson

hillcrest.ac.ke

St Andrew’s Turi

Kenya Head of School: Andrew Boulle

standrewsturi.com

St Andrew’s International High School Malawi Head of School: Kieron Smith

saints.mw

St Andrew’s International Primary School Malawi Head of School: David Marriott

standrewsmalawi.com

cislagos.org

Nigeria Head of School: Grace Omo-Egbekuse

The Little Urban Center

stsavioursschikoyi.org

Corona School, Ikoyi

Start Rite School

luc-china.com

coronaschools.org

startriteschools.com.ng

Corona School, Lekki

Temple School

coronaschools.org

templeprepschool.com

Corona School, Victoria Island

The British International School, Lagos

Nigeria Head of School: Adenike Onafeso

Nigeria Head of School: Tokunbo Matilukuro

Nigeria Head of School: Funmilola Olorunnishola

Khalil Gibran School Morocco Head of School: Fouad Lyoubi

kgs.ma

waiscz.com

coronaschools.org

dwc.org.ng

regentschoolabuja.com/senior

Nigeria Head of Schoolr: Stewart Cowden

Nigeria Head of School: Andrew Williams

Delightsomeland School

The RiverBank School

delightsomeland.net

riverbankschools.org

Nigeria Head of School: Tayo Olarewaju

Nigeria Head of School: Regina Jemide

Divine Royal International School, NKPOR

British International School And Montessori Education Freetown

dricn.com

britishinternationalschoolsierraleone.com

grangeschool.com

Greenoak International School Nigeria Head of School: Bruce Clapp

greenoakinternational.org

Greenwood House School greenwoodhouseschool.org Nigeria Head of School: Maryam Mohammed

Rainbow International School Uganda Head of School: Jason Lewis

rainbowinternationalschool.com

India Head of School: Howard Gee

dsbindia.com

Nigeria Head of School: Ben Greyling

lekkibritishschool.org

Meadow Hall School

Haileybury Almaty Kazakhstan Head of School: John Coles

Bangladesh Head of School: Mark Edward

risebd.org

Jerudong International School Brunei Darussalam Head of School: Nicholas Sheehan

jerudonginternationalschool.com

Britannica International School Shanghai China Head of School: David Goodwin

britannicashanghai.com

Huili School Hangzhou China Head of School: Paul Rogers

huilieducation.cn/hangzhou-school/en/

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

Noble Hall Leadership Academy For Girls

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ shanghai/pudong

Oakland International British School

brookstoneng.org

oaklandintlschool.com

CEDEC International School

Olashore International School

Nigeria Head of School: Jane Luxmoore

Nigeria Head of School: John Toscano

olashoreschool.com

bst.ac.jp

Asia

Nigeria Head of School: Olayinka Obafisoye

noblehall.com

Japan Head of School: Paul Tough

galaxyis.edupage.org

KAD Academy

lead-fortegateschools.com

The British School In Tokyo

baobabcollege.org

Royal Institute of Smart Education (RISE)

lagosprepikoyi.org

smis.org

Kazakhstan Head of School: Alisher Bodaubekov

abc.edu.az

Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School

Japan Head of School: Gill Tyrer

Galaxy International School

jameshopecollege.edu.ng

kadacademy.com

St Michael’s International School

Zambia Head of School: Ruth Noble

Azerbaijan Head of School: Ian McCutcheon

Nigeria Head of Schoo:l Hazel Nwakwesi

Indonesia Head of School: David Butcher

Baobab College

Nigeria Head of School: Abraham Swart

Brookstone School

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gemscambridgeinternationalschoolkampala.com

James Hope College

Nigeria Head of School: W M Tawanda

cedecinternationalschools.blogspot.com

Uganda Head of School: Robert Lakin

Azerbaijan British College

Bridge House College

Nigeria Head of School: Ijeoma Unachukwu

DSB International School

bsj.sch.id

meadowhallschool.org

Nigeria Head of School: Kevin Donnelly

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ hong-kong/home

GEMS Cambridge International School-Kampala

Nigeria Head of School: Adetola Oladeji

Nigeria Head of School: Moulin Marriott

bridgehousecollege.com

Hong Kong Head of School: Brian Cooklin

Grange School

abc.sch.ng

Nigeria Head of School: Ayoola Akinyeye

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

British School Jakarta

Lekki British School

bananaislandschool.com

China Head of School: David Griffiths

Sierra Leone Head of School: Jenny Condron

Adorable British College

Banana Island School

wellingtoncollege.cn/tianjin

Nigeria Head of School: Theresa Ebele Ikokwu

Nigeria Head of School: Motunrayo Lemo

atlantic-hall.net

Nigeria Head of School: Kenneth Sugden

Day Waterman College, Nigeria

Lead-Forte Gate Schools

Nigeria Head of School: Andrew Jedras

bisnigeria.org

The Regent Secondary School

londonacademy.ma

Atlantic Hall

China Head of School: Julian Jeffrey

regentschoolabuja.com

Nigeria Head of School: Chinedum Oluwadamilola

London Academy Casablanca

Nigeria Head of School: Christopher Terry

Wellington College International Tianjin

Wycombe Abbey International School

Nigeria Head of School: Stephen Sibthorpe

Morocco Head of School: Samir Benmakhlouf

wellingtoncollege.cn/shanghai

The Regent Primary School

inspireacademynigeria.com

ism-c.ma

China Head of School: Eleanor Prescott

Corona Secondary School Agbara

Inspire Academy

Morocco Head of School: Tony Moniz

Nigeria Head of School: Adeola Arofin

Wellington College International Shanghai

coronaschools.org

British International School of Casablanca

International School of Morocco

Nigeria Head of School: Philip Reynolds

China Head of School: Ian Thurston-Barnes

Nigeria Head of School: Stewart King

alexandrahouseschool.com

bisc.ma

China Head of School: Richard Thornhill

coronaschools.org

Alexandra House School

Morocco Head of School: Graham Gamble

oxbridgecoll.com

Nigeria Head of School: Craig Heaton

Nigeria Head of School: Henrietta Eguagie

Nigeria Head of School: Ronald Cilliers

Mauritius Head of School: Ingrid Koenig

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Children’s International School (CIS) Lagos

China Head of School: Lesley-Ann Wallace

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi China Head of School: Neil Hopkin

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ shanghai/puxi

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun China Head of School: John Brett

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ beijing/sanlitun

haileyburyalmaty.kz

Haileybury Astana Kazakhstan Head of School: Mark Smith

www.haileyburyastana.kz

Oxford International School Kyrgyzstan Head of School: Dawn Merrill

oxford.kg

Panyathip International School The British International School in Laos Lao People’s Democratic Republic Head of School: Christopher FitzGerald

pislao.com

GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang Malaysia Head of School: Stephen Phillips

pearlcity.gems.edu.my

GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark Malaysia Head of School: Craig Lewis

metropark.gems.edu.my

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar

Malaysia Head of School: Dr Glenn Moodie

ktj.edu.my

Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia Head of School: Simon Leese

powiis.edu.my

The Alice Smith School Malaysia Head of School: Roger Schultz

alice-smith.edu.my

INTERNATIONAL British international education is a hugely commercial industry

There’s no substitute for visiting your child’s potential school, but accreditation is also essential

PHOTOGRAPHY: ISTOCK/TRILOKS

SERIOUS, REFLECTIVE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SEEK external reinforcement for what they say they do well AND GUIDANCE ON HOW THEY MIGHT DEVELOP THEIR EDUCATIONAL OFFERING FURTHER environment on a safe and secure campus is essential to the academic success and emotional development of your children, where safeguarding, pastoral care and the welfare of children is not just acknowledged but is central to a holistic approach to education. Genuinely effective learning environments are rooted in strong values, where the ethos of the school is lived and breathed on a daily basis. In finding the right place, there’s no substitute for visiting – and feeling the atmosphere of – a school first hand, and preferably with your children. What schools say about themselves isn’t enough to make an informed decision. You need some kind of reputable, external accreditation. Discerning parents (and increasingly students) who shop around expect it; schools worth their salt see it as healthily essential. Serious, reflective British international schools seek external

reinforcement for what they say they do well and guidance on how they might develop their educational offering further. Based on best international and UK practice, our own COBIS Compliance and Patron’s Accreditation approach to external verification aims to give schools, prospective parents and children a high level of external assurance that each of our COBIS schools, having successfully completed this process, has reached our unimpeachable and unapologetically high standards. Unlike an inspection regime, COBIS continues to work alongside each school through a five-year cycle in partnership. Above all, the COBIS Compliance and Patron’s Accreditation system is about raising standards and helping schools to be better places of learning, for children. COBIS members and accredited member schools can also secure and retain membership

through a number of other, very reputable, COBIS-approved quality assurance and inspection regimes which can be found on our website, a platform which also provides a wealth of information for parents about what we offer and do in the exciting world of British international education. Parents can be reassured that COBIS strives to ensure that its member schools are committed to supporting the whole child through a holistic curriculum in a safe, secure and happy educational environment. COBIS is the Council of British International Schools. For more information and advice on overseas education, visit cobis.org.uk independentschoolparent.com

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The British International School of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Head of School: Janet Brock

britishschool.edu.my

British School of Ulaanbaatar Mongolia Head of School: Karen Mort

britishschool.edu.mn

The British School Kathmandu Nepal Head of School: Brian Platts

tbskathmandu.org

Links School

Pakistan Head of School: Nausheen Leghari

linksedu.com

ONE International School Philippines Head of School: Jenny Hoggard

oneinternationalschool.com

The British Prep

Republic of Korea Head of School: Nigel Venning

bek.co.kr

Brighton College Bangkok Thailand Head of School: Mike Walton

brightoncollegebangkok.com

International School of Samui Thailand Head of School: Jeremy Lees

iss.ac.th

Wellington College International School Bangkok Thailand Head of School: Christopher Nicholls

wellingtoncollege.in.th

The British School of Tashkent Uzbekistan Head of School: Adrian Macaulay

britishschool.uz

Green Shoots International School Viet Nam Head of School: Dave Porter

greenshoots.edu.vn

Croatia Head of School: Martin Tino Casl

britishschool.hr

ischool.cz

slc.gr

bisb.org

ISF Tervuren International School Belgium Head of School: Orla McLoughlin

isftervuren.org

The British Junior Academy of Brussels Belgium Head of School: Sarah White

bjab.org

The British School of Brussels Belgium Head of School: Melanie Warnes

britishschool.be

Abc Kindercare Centre Bulgaria Head of School: Vesela Vasileva

abckinder.org

Anglo-American School of Sofia Bulgaria Head of School: Tim Fries

aas-sofia.org

British School of Sofia

en.kidsacademy.com.pl/wilanow-primaryschool

britannicaschool.hu

Poland Head of School: Alun Yorath

parklane-is.com

PORG International School Czech Republic Head of School: Kateřina Komárková

porginternationalschool.com

Prague British International School Czech Republic Head of School: Michael Bardsley

nordangliaeducation.com/schools/ prague/british-international

Riverside School

Czech Republic Head of School: Peter Daish

riversideschool.cz

The English College In Prague Czech Republic Head of School: Nigel Brown

englishcollege.cz

The Ostrava International School Czech Republic Head of School: Brett Gray

is-ostrava.cz

Croatia Head of School: Milena Prodanic Tisma

britishschool-zagreb.hr

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Budapest British International Academy

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ warsaw

Hungary Head of School: Roger Prescott

bbiacademy.net

Budapest British International School Hungary Head of School: Angela Fairs

International Preparatory School Portugal Head of School: Robert Taylor

ipsschool.org

Oporto British School

bbis.hu

Portugal Head of School: Robin Silk

The British International School Budapest

St Julian’s School

Hungary Head of School: Richard Dyer

obs.edu.pt

Portugal Head of School: Nicola Mason

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ budapest

stjulians.com

Andersen International School

Romania Head of School: Fiona Dutu

Italy Head of School: Juliet Rawles

andersenschool.it

St George’s British International School, Rome

Acorns Nursery acorns.ro

Avenor College

Romania Head of School: Diana Segarceanu

avenor.ro/en

St Louis School

Romania Head of School: Ramona Glodeanu

stlouisschool.com

British International School of Timisoara

Rygaards International School Denmark Head of School: Charles Dalton

rygaards.com

Mougins School

mougins-school.com

France Head of School: Nicholas Hammond

stgeorge.school.it

Italy Head of School: Rossella Cosso

The British School of Milan Italy Head of School: Chris Greenhalgh

britishschoolmilan.com

The New School, Rome Italy Head of School: Jonathan Massey

newschoolrome.com

BritAcademy Bucharest gradinita-engleza.ro

Romania Head of School: Ciprian Tiplea

britishschool-timisoara.ro

British School of Bucharest Romania Head of School: Philip Walters

britishschool.ro

The British School of Vilnius

Cambridge School of Bucharest

britishschool.lt/

cambridgeschool.ro

Lithuania Head of School: Andrew Prosser

Romania Head of School: Rita Maalouf

Georgia Head of School: Stephen Priest

St George’s International School, Luxembourg

International British School of Bucharest

Berlin British School GmbH

st-georges.lu

ibsb.ro

Arcadia Academy

International School of Bucharest

British International School of Tbilisi bist.ge

Germany Head of School: Georg Muesing

berlinbritishschool.de

Independent Bonn International School Germany Head of School: Philip Wharton

ibis-school.com

Luxembourg Head of School: Christian Barkei

Montenegro Head of School: Milija Bozovic

arcadiaeducation.me

The British School in The Netherlands

Netherlands Head of School: Sue Aspinall and Paul Topping

St George’s The British International School Munich

britishschool.nl

stgeorgesschool.com/munich

britams.nl

Germany Head of School: Peter Dickinson

The British School of Amsterdam Netherlands Head of School: Paul Morgan

St. George’s The British International School Cologne

British International School of Stavanger

Romania Head of School: Kendall Peet

Romania Head of School: Sinan Kosak

isb.ro

King`s Oak British International School Romania Head of School: Stephen Marr

kingsoakschool.ro

Maria International School of Bucharest Romania Head of School: Peter Fogarty

misb.ro

Norway Head of School: Fiona Rhodes

Pick Me Academy

stgeorgesschool.com/cologne

biss.no

St. George’s The British International School Duisburg-Düsseldorf

International School of Stavanger

gradinitapickme.ro

Germany Head of School: Russell Sanderson

Germany Head of School: Robert Troilett

stgeorgesschool.com/duisburgduesseldorf

Norway Head of School: Kevin Gilmore

isstavanger.no

British International School of Cracow

Romania Head of School: Madalina Postelnicu

Royal School In Transylvania Romania Head of School: Brendan Clarke-Smith

royalschool.ro

Transylvania College

Poland Head of School: Stanislaw Kwiecinski

Romania Head of School: Paul Kennedy

bisc.krakow.pl/

transylvania-college.ro

British International School of The University of Lodz

British International School Moscow

interschool.uni.lodz.pl

bismoscow.com

Campion School

British International School Wroclaw

The International School of Moscow

campion.edu.gr

bisc.wroclaw.pl

internationalschool.ru

priorparkgibraltar.com

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

The British School, Warsaw

townshend.cz

Czech Republic Head of School: Vivek Williams

St George International School & Preschool stgeorgeschool.bg

Hungary Head of School: Neil McGarry

Townshend International School

Prior Park School

Bulgaria Head of School: Justin Kilcullen-Nichols

Poland Head of School: Kamila Wilczynska

Italy Head of School: David Tongue

Bulgaria Head of School: Matthew Osborn

bssofia.bg

Polish British Academy of Warsaw

Britannica International School Budapest

Czech Republic Head of School: Paul Ingarfield

britishschool.fr

Belgium Head of School: Jane Still

bsww.pl

Park Lane International School

Europe

British International School of Brussels

Poland Head of School: Tom McGrath

Greece Head of School: Phil Holden

theabcis.com

britishschooloftirana.al

stcatherines.gr

British Primary School of Wilanow

Czech Republic Head of School: Eva Pluskalova

The British School of Paris

Albania Head of School: Debbie Jackson

Greece Head of School: Stuart Smith

St Lawrence College The British School In Greece

The ABC International School

British School of Tirana

St Catherine’s British School

International School Olomouc

France Head of School: Dawn Akyurek

Viet Nam Head of School: Steve Shaw

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British International School of Zagreb

Gibraltar Head of School: Peter Watts

Byron College

Greece Head of School: Matthew Williams

byroncollege.gr

Greece Head of School: Stephen Atherton

Poland Head of School: Magdalena Matz

Poland Head of School: Joe Peck

Russian Federation Head of School: Daniel Kelly

Russian Federation Head of School: Paul Keach

INTERNATIONAL

An award-winning, not-for-profit, British International School providing a high quality education to girls and boys aged 3 - 18.

“An outstanding school with exemplary features” www.britishschoolmuscat.com @BSMuscat BRITISH EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL FUTURE

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INTERNATIONAL Europe - Middle East

English International School Moscow East Russian Federation Head of School: Malcolm Phillips

englishedmoscow.com/east

English International School Moscow South West Russian Federation Head of School: Paul Wade

englishedmoscow.com/southwest

English International School Moscow West Russian Federation Head of School: Nicola Hemingway

englishedmoscow.com/west

British International School Belgrade Serbia Head of School: Aleksandra Keserovic

british-int-school.org.uk

Aiglon College

Switzerland Head of School: Nicola Sparrow

aiglon.ch

Ecole Mosaic

Switzerland Head of School: Sylvie Johannot

ecolemosaic.ch

ELA Basel The Swiss British School of Basel Switzerland Head of School: Nicholas Owlett

ela-basel.ch/

Geneva English School

prima.school

The British School of Geneva

The British International School Bratislava

britishschoolgeneva.ch

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ bratislava

British International School of Ljubljana Slovenia Head of School: Paul Walton

britishschool.si

Baleares International College Sant Agustí Spain Head of School: Lowri Miller

geneva-english-school.ch Switzerland Head of School: Christina Matillon

Head Teacher: Ms Louise Simpson / Mr Titus Edge (from August 2020) Admissions: Registrar Mrs Sandra Abatepaulo sra@stpauls.br vf@stpauls.br +55 11 3087-3399

British Embassy School Ankara

GENDER/AGES:

Turkey Head of School: Andrew Ryan

Turkey Head of School: Richard I’Anson

The British International School Ukraine

School Philosophy: St. Paul’s School aims to provide pupils with a high quality

FEES:

bis.k12.tr

Baleares International College, Majorca

Ecole Jeannine Manuel

britishschool.com.ua

United Kingdom Head of School: Pauline Prevot

balearesint.net/Sa-Porrassa-Campus

ecolejeanninemanuel.org.uk

El Limonar International School Murcia

Halcyon London International School

ellimonarinternational.com/murcia

halcyonschool.com

King’s College - The British School of Madrid

King’s College Saint Michaels

Spain Head of School: Matthew Taylor

kingscollegeschools.org

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