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Cover: Pupils from Charterhouse School, Surrey.

Statue: Headmaster William Haig Brown moved the school from London to Godalming in 1872.

Photographer: Roger Smeeton

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS DIRECTORy

EDITORIAL 7

Why choose an independent school?

Barnaby Lenon, Chairman of the Independent Schools Council, espouses the quality of independent schools

10 Education for the under 4s Glynis Kozma gives the low-down 14 Choosing the right school There are some key factors to consider, says Sarah Edworthy 18 How do you get the best out of the school open day? Headmaster James Womersley has some words of advice 25 Boarding prep schools are perfect preparation for senior school life, writes Mark Seymour 28 Boarding versus day school Which will you choose?

30 Examinations explained Do you know your iGCSE from your IB? 32 Single-sex or co-ed?

Two educationalists argue their corner

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London

36 Bursaries and scholarships How schools are helping parents

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South East

38 Schools fees Darius McDermott of Chelsea Financial Services suggests some ways to make ends meet

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40 A response to the Government’s A-level proposals from James Wardrobe of The Council for Independent Education

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West Midlands

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North of England

44 Kitemarks of excellence A roundup 46 Meet the matron...

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hen the GDST was founded in 1872, girls’ horizons were much more limited than they are now. But that didn’t stop our schools offering a broad and balanced education to help girls make the most of ttheir heir abilities – academic, artistic, musical and sporting.

Fast-forward 140 years, and girls’ opportunities and prospects have changed completely – as have our schools.

But what hasn’t changed is the GDST’s commitment to bringing out the best in every girl, to developing her talents, to focusing her passions, to helping her achieve her ambitions.

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school choice

Why choose an independent school?

Barnaby lenon, Chairman of the Independent Schools Council (ISC), explains why an independent education is the best start in life for your child

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ndependent schools provide a world-class education: balancing academic success, which enables progression to the best universities, with a well-rounded education and a vast array of activities beyond the classroom. it is the commitment of independent schools to nurture each child to achieve his or her full potential that continues to attract so many families year on year. independent schools in Britain achieve excellent exam results. typically, pupils from independent schools account for 7% of pupils taking Gcses but they gain over 25% of the A* grades. they make up 14% of those taking A levels but 32% of those obtaining A* grades. this would be less impressive if fee-charging schools were very selective academically – but most are not. there are a few well-known schools that are very over-subscribed, very selective and who achieve outstanding results, but equally impressive are the great majority that barely select at all and still achieve very good grades. there is more money to spend on staff and therefore they can ensure smaller class sizes. But also, good grades are a product of very good discipline. poor behaviour is not tolerated and schools foster an environment where children are well-supported and expected to work hard. in addition, your child is much more likely to be taught by someone with a good degree in the subject they are teaching than would be the case in other schools.

Good exam results matter because they are the passport to good universities – universities from which the top employers recruit. sutton trust

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research has shown that pupils from independent schools get the best advice in terms of subject and university choice. independent schools in the UK often teach subjects such as music, latin and Greek to A-level standard – these are very well regarded by the best universities. subjects like modern languages, maths, chemistry and physics have a bigger take-up in fee-paying schools than in the state sector. in 2011, 50% of all the A* and A grades achieved in modern language A levels, for example, were gained by pupils from independent schools. sport, music and drama tend to be stronger at independent schools – this is especially true of schools that have some boarders. Many teachers are required to help with sport, which greatly increases the number of teams that compete in any week. in the wider picture, sports such as rugby and cricket – not to mention rowing and fencing – are dominated by independent schools.

Furthermore, it is the sheer diversity of our independent schools that mean that you can match the specialism of the school to your child’s gifts and individual challenges.

For very clever children there are a number of highly academic, selective schools – such as Westminster, st paul’s Boys, st paul’s Girls and north london collegiate in london. Ultimately they have the expertise at gaining admission to the best universities.

For musical children there are schools that specialise in this area and have outstanding music departments. the cathedral schools, for example, offer pupils the incredible experience of singing in a cathedral choir.

The Independent Schools Council (ISC) brings together eight associations of independent schools, their Heads, bursars and governors to represent over 1,200 independent schools in the UK. These schools are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than 500,000 children each year.

of pupils receive help with their fees with nearly 10% on means-tested bursaries❞

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if your child is good at sport, it is easy to find an independent school that will guarantee them good coaching, a full fixture list and the opportunity to play alongside other children of high ability.

For those with special needs, such as dyslexia or autism, there are many outstanding independent schools that offer the best provision in the country for such children.

Another important specialism is boarding. there are some very good state boarding schools, but they are few in number. parents choose independent boarding schools because they offer a secure environment where pupils receive excellent care, outstanding teaching and unparalleled access to extra-curricular activities.

Furthermore, independent schools do not have to follow the national curriculum and can set their own pay scales to attract and retain the very best teachers. Freedom over selection means they can choose and group pupils, and organise schools in ways that best suit your child. the cost of sending your child to an independent school is money well-spent. schools make little surplus on fee income – even boarding schools charging £30,000 a year make little profit because they are providing three meals a day, 24-hour medical and pastoral care, activities in the evenings and weekends. the schools are sympathetic to the challenge facing parents in finding the fees for their child’s education and the amount of help available is increasing year on year: 33% of pupils at our schools currently receive help with their fees with nearly 10% on means-tested bursaries. choosing the right school for your child is a very important decision that takes plenty of time and research. the registrar at each school will be available to answer any of your questions and to discuss how the school can best meet your child’s individual needs. ■ AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 7

NURSERY WORLD

Glynis Kozma gives the low-down on pre-school education

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T THAT SPECIAL MOMENT a few days after your baby’s birth, or even when you first discover you are pregnant, you could be excused for not thinking too much about nursery education. Yet if you are considering sending your child to nursery, especially when they are under a year old, you need to start planning as soon as possible. Many nurseries are so popular that parents put their children’s names down at birth.

Before you rush out to join a waiting list, what are the experts’ views on nursery education? Should your child attend one at all and if they do, at what age? With nurseries catering for babies from a few months old, to rising fives, how do you decide what is best for you?

One factor will be whether you hope to return to work when your baby is young, and what type of childcare would be best. If you have neither family nor friends to care for your baby, what should you do?

Dr Pat Spungin is a child psychologist and author with a particular interest in parenting. Her view on nurseries is quite straightforward.

“I don’t think that very small babies should be in nursery full time – that’s all day for five days a week.” Pressed on why this was not a good idea, Dr Spungin explained, “Babies who are not mobile need close one-to-one interaction. They need frequent eye contact and nurturing behaviour.

There’s a lot of subtle non-verbal communication that happens between a mother and her baby. It’s hard to find a substitute for this in a nursery setting, although a motivated, caring adult who is not the mother could offer this type of care.

Babies form a strong attachment at 7 to 8 months with their primary carer. If they have to leave them, they can become distressed, not simply by crying but also by withdrawing.”

However, after the first year, Spungin advises, “Once a baby is mobile, then they are much happier to be left with a primary carer.” She stresses that it doesn’t matter whether that person is the baby’s mother, as long as the carer interacts and responds to the child’s needs.

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Teresa Bliss, child psychologist, endorses all of this. “Part time, but not full-time nursery care under a year is acceptable if there is enough interaction which should include being talked to on a 1:1 basis and cuddled.”

Both Spungin and Bliss emphasised the importance of motivated staff, who are well qualified, and who enjoy their work. Bliss explains, “A nursery with links to a training course is a good sign because there will be visiting lecturers going in and out.”

All nurseries have to be inspected by Ofsted, and work within the Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Second, check the staff/child ratio: for babies there should be ideally at least one nursery worker for every two children. And third, check out their training: NVQ Level 2 is a minimum, but some nurseries insist on Level 3.

Other qualifications include qualified teacher status – Early Years – or Montessori training where applicable.

A warm, friendly atmosphere where you feel valued and welcome is paramount. Spungin suggests that parents look for signs of children being hugged, babies cuddled and, as required

by Ofsted, access to outdoor play with the right equipment.

Don’t place an overriding importance on the state of the buildings; some nurseries will be in modern, purposebuilt buildings, but others might be in church halls, or converted buildings.

Some nurseries will have a waiting list; for instance, an extremely popular nursery in Oxford – St Thomas’ Day Nursery – is so over-subscribed that parents must put their baby’s name down before birth. The nursery, which has places for 35 children aged four months to four years, was awarded Outstanding at its Ofsted inspection in March 2011.

There is a record of all children’s work, and parents can talk to the staff at the beginning or end of sessions.

In contrast to the small scale family environment of St Thomas’ is Bright Horizons. This nursery group has 111 nurseries in England, 9 in Ireland and 14 in Scotland. Initially they were established to provide on-site nursery care for employees’ children, and this is still part of what they offer.

Carole Edmond is the group’s Managing Director. “My daughter attended one of our nurseries. She started when a small baby and left when she was four and going to school. Trust is at the heart of everything for us; we offer safe, stimulating places where children can grow.”

Carole stresses that as far as they can, they try to extend learning from nursery

A warm, friendly atmosphere where children feel valued and welcomed is paramount

to home and vice versa. “We have gardening and cookery clubs, and invite parents to our ‘Lunch and Learns’ where parents can come along to access ideas and advice.” Again, a happy staff is crucial and Carole is proud of the fact that Bright Horizons is consistently listed in The Financial Times’ Top 50 Great Places to Work.

If you are self-employed when you return to work, and need flexible childcare, then The Third Door Nursery could be perfect. It combines office space for parents and a nursery in the same building. At present there is only one in Wandsworth, south London, which opened a year ago, but Director Shazia Mustafa has plans to open one in every town across the country.

Shazia, who has two young children, told me, “I could not focus on brainstorming new ideas for my business while tending to my daughter’s needs. I needed a place where I could work productively for a couple of hours and leave my daughter in trusted care nearby. And so, the ‘Third Door’ concept was born.”

The Third Door offers a unique concept in childcare. Parents who are self-employed can book office space, or meeting rooms, for a few hours a week or more, and their children can be booked into the nursery independently.

Choosing the right nursery for your child will involve a lot of decision making. It’s worth it - most parents enthuse about their child’s nursery experience long after they have left, and there is no doubt that the right one helps children develop socially and to prepare better for school. ■ AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 11

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Choosing a school is one of the hardest decisions a parent has to make. sarah edworthy suggests some key factors to consider when selecting one for your child

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WHICH SCHOOL?

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hen it comes to choosing a prep and senior school, parents have to wade through a plethora of league tables, inspection reports, glossy prospectuses and weighty school guides. All this while trying to steer clear of enduring myths, outdated advice and the frankly jaundiced views of other parents whose child didn’t get in to a certain school. often parents have set their heart on a particular school. But even at the interview stage, school headmasters will impress upon ambitious parents that the question they should be asking is: where best will my child prosper educationally and emotionally?

Picking a school is about appreciating your child’s potential as well as approving of a particular establishment.

Siblings: family school or fostering individual talents

While every child and situation is unique, there are some key decisions which can help parents narrow down the choice of schools. if keeping things straightforward is a priority, then check a school’s sibling policy. sending siblings to the same school is easier for school runs, admin, uniforms and preserving brain space with fewer teachers’, school secretaries’ and fellow parents’ names to remember. some parents, however, choose to emphasise individuality, for example, sending a musical child to a cathedral choir school, an athletic child to one with great sports facilities or a dyslexic child to a more nurturing environment.

Day, flexi or full boarding

Geography and family circumstances will narrow down the list considerably, as might religion if this is a priority. For families, especially those living in rural areas, one of the first questions has to be

Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire, above right, Canford School, Dorset

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whether boarding is an option. this is a huge topic for debate, but if you decide boarding isn’t ideal for your child, you need to decide what is an acceptable long-term, round-trip distance that you are prepared to travel every day. Perhaps you can consider a flexi-boarding school, giving you and your child an occasional break from the daily commute. it is also a gentle way of introducing a little independence. even if you opt for full or weekly boarding, you will still have to collect your children and return them to school any number of times a term, and that’s before you have factored in Wednesday and saturday afternoon sport matches, school plays and parents’ evenings. one parent who thought they had got rid of their children for the term told me that she felt she was forever at school – though the smile on her face made it clear she didn’t find it such a hardship.

Feeder schools

Feeder schools are prep schools with links to specific senior schools, so savvy parents who want their child to go to a particular school quickly become admirable forward-planners. those with strong family links with a senior school such as eton, Winchester, harrow or Radley can aim for known feeder schools such as Papplewick, Lambrook, haileybury, cothill, Dragon, Westbourne house et al. Alternatively, register early with a school’s own junior school, for example, st martin’s for Ampleforth college.

As one father explained, “if you make it clear you are choosing a school because of its reputation of getting boys into the big public schools, then the [prep] school owes it to parents to start nurturing that aim from day one.”

Individual differences

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❝Parents should ask: where will my child

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WHICH SCHOOL?

Clockwise from top left: Ampleforth College, King’s School, Bruton, New Hall School, Sedbergh School, Clayesmore, Gresham’s

❝ It’s your child who is going to the school, not you,

so ask yourself if it is really the right one for them❞ faCTOrS TO CONSIDEr  Do you want to send all of your children to the same school?  Do you want a boarding or day school?  Is a prevailing religious tradition important in your child’s school?  Have you weighed up the pros and cons of co-ed and single-sex education?  If you choose boarding, next decide whether it’s flexi, weekly or full boarding that you want.  What is an acceptable round-trip mileage? This applies to full boarding, weekly boarding and day school runs.

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 Do you have strong family links to a senior school? If so, work backwards down to prime feeder schools.  Has your child been spotted early as requiring special learning enrichment?  Does the school suit your child’s strengths and areas of interest?  Arrange to visit the school on its open day so that you can get a feel for the school and meet the headteacher, staff and pupils.  It is no longer necessary to put children down for a school at birth. Wait a bit and see what talents emerge!

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Winchester will acknowledge that there are differences in their make-up and that they are not necessarily for every child. Eton requires boys to live in their own rooms from day one and this might not be the right match for an immature or sensitive boy, no matter how intelligent or gifted at sport he is.

Sir Winston Churchill once said, “I wish I was as confident of anything as Wykehamists are of everything” about those who attend Winchester College.

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St James Senior Girls’ School Earsby Street, London W14 8SH T: 020 7348 1777 (main) 020 7348 1748 (admissions) W: stjamesgirls.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Laura Hyde Cert Ed, M Ed Admissions: Mrs Sue Allen E: admissions@sjsg.org.uk We provide an education which draws out and magnifies the unique talents innate in every individual. We provide an environment which enriches the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of young women who emerge with vision, dignity and strength of character.

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he Autumn sees mAny prospective children and their families a parents taking advantage of chance to see Beaudesert in action. school open days and visiting a equally, the visitors get to hear shortlist of institutions, with a everything from the “horse’s mouth”! view to choosing the right one for their Open days will always provide the children. But what should you be looking opportunity to meet and chat with staff. for when visiting a Bring a list of school? And how do questions and a pen you make the right to write notes – and decision when do not be afraid to choosing a school talk to the 1 Take your children with you for your children? headteacher!

2 Refine your research online before First and foremost It is also vital to you arrive so you have questions ready listen to your gut talk to current 3 Think carefully about the pros and instinct. Going to an pupils – and not cons of the location and setting open day is a great just the ones 4 Talk to current pupils opportunity to get a handpicked for 5 Look around for clues: does it look good “feel” for what tours. Do they seem like an inspiring environment? a school is about and happy and 6 Ask yourself if you’d be happy there what’s going on. engaged? What do For more information, visit www.

Look around you. they like and dislike independentschoolparent.com What can you glean about the school? from the notice What do they think boards? Does this look like a fun, of the teachers and the headmaster or well-rounded place to be? Are the walls headmistress? festooned with children’s work, or is dull Visit the school with the child who grey the order of the day? will, potentially, become a pupil – if At Beaudesert Park school, they’re old enough. they are the ones Gloucestershire, the children run tours who will be at the school every day, so it throughout our open mornings, giving is crucial they like the place as much as

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you do. you’ll also be able to see for yourself how well the staff interact with children and if they make them feel at ease. think about the sort of environment you picture for your child. Would you prefer an urban or rural setting? At Beaudesert we have 30 acres of our own grounds to explore, so children are able to climb trees and make dens to their hearts’ content. We might be only a few minutes from major roads but an urban environment this is not!

Remember to keep the commute in mind when considering the location – if it is a day school this could become part of your regular routine, if a boarding school would it be a manageable journey for exeats?

It is best to do research before you arrive so you’re free to use the visit to simply lap up the atmosphere of the school. take a good look at the website, read the prospectus and see what the main school guides have to say about it.

And finally, ask yourself: would you be happy there? ■ James Womersley is Headmaster of Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire.

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t some point in life every child will leave home and have to stand on their own two feet, whether at a place of further education or in the job market. Before we know it, the child is an adult. How well are they able look after themselves? preparatory school and a few years’ boarding develop an essential sense of resilience, selfconfidence and independence.

Boarding creates the opportunity for teachers to see a child’s personality shine through – something that is beneficial for those who don’t naturally stand out in the classroom or on the sports field. Children enjoy relaxing and making new friends in a safe environment supervised by their houseparents. for those wishing to try it at my school, Winchester House, boarding typically starts with occasional or flexi-boarding, often progressing to weekly boarding. In my experience, it is usually the children who lead the charge to board. no sooner have they tried it than they are clamouring for more. of course, i realise many parents’ main consideration in choosing a preparatory school is success in www.independentschoolparent.com

Common Entrance to the senior school of their choice, but with the benefit of 35 years in the groves of academe, in a number of different schools, i urge consideration of some additional factors. there is so much more to prep schools than just preparing for exams. time spent at a good prep school is an invaluable and enjoyable experience in itself, where friendships are made for life and an exciting world of extracurricular activities is opened up.

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A good prep school provides the opportunity for living at close quarters with other children and learning to share, to be supportive of each other and to put the good of the community above self. there are few greater accolades paid to a school than that, through its ethos and pastoral care, it prepares children to be good and considerate citizens. so i am delighted to see that boarding has been going through something of a revival – despite the efforts of some parts of the media to perpetuate long out-dated myths about Dickensian regimes and small boys enduring a Dotheboys Hall culture of damp, draughty dormitories, beatings and meagre food rations. But then, when has the truth ever been allowed to get in the way of a good story?

Dormitories in schools today are largely designed to create the atmosphere of a home-from-home sleepover and are bright, comfortable and cosy. most importantly they respect the space and individuality of each child. the days of compulsory boarding are long gone: flexi, weekly and day pupils are equally valuable members of a school community. Attendance at a good preparatory school with a full range of academic, sporting and extra-curricular activities is highly likely to produce a well-rounded child. many children will go on to senior schools where boarding and the house system are at the core of school life. preparatory schools that include the boarding experience are offering a huge advantage: preparation for the next crucial step. ■ Winchester House School is a co-ed prep school on the borders of Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.

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to board or not to board Educationalists david Goodhew and tom Killingbeck argue their corner‌

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BOarding versus day

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n THe 21ST cenTUry, boarding seems a far less daunting prospect for children schooled in the independent sector. over the course of the last half-century, independent schools have transformed and adapted to extensive social, cultural and technological change, and the boarding experience has never been more accessible or dynamic.

Far from the draconian strongholds depicted in the victorian literature of Hughes and dickens, modern boarding schools feel like homes away from home. with a variety of boarding options available and schools buzzing with activity around the clock, it has never been a better time to board.

The prevalent fear of the prospective parent revolves around the notion that if they choose boarding, they will rarely see their child throughout their time at school, and that when they finally return home they will head straight off to university. But thanks to the benefits of this age of communication, even the most distant school is accessible within the touch of a button. with the advent of mobile telephones, email and Skype, boarding school parents have access to their children that was previously unimaginable. on top of this, boarding

has become far more adaptable. rather than the rigid boarding structures of the 20th century, most schools now offer a number of bespoke options to suit parents’ needs. The number of children who weekly board has greatly increased in recent years. Likewise, the flexiboarding option – parents scheduling boarding around work and other commitments – has seen a rise in popularity and demand. in choosing the right school, the emphasis should be put on selecting the environment that will be best for the child’s wellbeing and education. Most schools offer taster weekends, and these provide a useful barometer in testing a child’s compatibility with the boarding experience. Sonia radley, Head of boarding at gresham’s in north norfolk says, “Staying overnight in a boarding house, or attending a taster weekend, can be a reassuring way to sample first-hand the exciting and vibrant house environment on offer at a school.”

The modern school year features a smorgasbord of activities – from theatrical productions to sports tours, combined cadet Force (ccF) trips or the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – all of which are far easier to accommodate while boarding. with such a crammed

Tom Killingbeck is the Marketing & Admissions Assistant at Gresham’s School, North Norfolk

schedule, outgoing and talented pupils who take the day option risk missing out on the full advantages of independent education. as pupils progress through the school, they often find themselves becoming more and more enamoured with the idea of boarding, as they appreciate the opportunities on offer. yet along with the changes to the boarding experience that the 21st century has facilitated, the traditional benefits of boarding remain. The house hierarchy is still an essential tool in teaching respect and the value of community, with in-house comradeship and inter-house rivalry remaining vital tools in fuelling competitiveness in the fields of sports, music, drama and art.

Friendships forged in the boarding house frequently last a lifetime.

The international diversity of the modern boarding school allows children to mix with peers of different cultures and backgrounds. boarding is crucial in developing children into independent, well-rounded, responsible young adults.

Fiona gathercole of gresham’s has a unique perspective on boarding – she has experienced it as both a pupil and a Housemistress: “Heading off to boarding school was one of the most exciting adventures of my life!”

david goodhew is Headmaster of Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith, London

causing the problem of poor social mobility, we can be part of the solution, as The Sutton Trust has argued in its proposal for “open access”. Being accessible allows us to select pupils regardless of background, and in Latymer’s case this makes for a diverse and highly able school community.

However, the most important difference between day and boarding is the quality of the experience of growing up and family life, for both children and their parents. Here, the key is to find what feels right, and i would not wish for one moment to say one is objectively better than the other.

Many parents want to see their children every day (even when they become teenagers!) and believe that living together is an essential part of family life.

Many children value the greater privacy and freedom offered by day schools, and prefer to inhabit two daily worlds: home and school, rather than one where school is home; this is also true for many teachers and their families.

The ancient greek poet Pindar described human beings as “creatures of a day” – I can warmly recommend having “day school creatures” within your family! ■

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aving worked in day schools and boarding schools, i know from personal experience that both sectors, at their best, offer an excellent academic education, rounded by a plethora of extra-curricular activities, and supported by outstanding pastoral care.

So, how to choose? i would like to outline some of the reasons why for me, and many of the parents i speak to, a day environment is a better “fit”. day schools have a faster pace of life, as they are typically trying to fit into seven hours what boarding schools will do in ten. This creates a distinct buzz compared with the slightly more sedate feel of boarding, which I find exhilarating.

The pace is also one of several features that mirror life beyond school. Pupils at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith, commute to school, often via tube, an experience which they tell me they enjoy!

They have to balance their time and energy between home and school, which prepares them well for striking the right work/life balance later. day schools often have a local feel, drawing their pupils from a smaller radius and thereby being more connected to, and reflective of, their community. i was interested to read in www.independentschoolparent.com

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children prefer to inhabit two daily worlds: home and school❞

The Sunday Times, nicholas Hellen describing how some families in china are now choosing british day schools, with the help of foster families, so that their children can get a better experience of real life and avoid becoming institutionalised. an obvious difference is cost: according to the independent Schools council census 2012, the average day school costs £11,709 per year compared with £26,340 on average at boarding schools. This means that day schools are not only more accessible, but they are more easily able to improve their access by offering means-tested bursaries and scholarships.

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examinations

Examinations

ExplainEd If your child is aiming for senior school, sixth form or university, they will take one of these exams. But what are they? And what do they have to do to pass..?

The grades

ENTraNCE ExamS Pre-tests

Certain schools – such as Eton, Harrow and Marlborough – all require applicants to take the pre-test at age 10. Pupils have to complete a nonverbal Maths and English computerised test. However, it’s the interview that’s crucial and applicants are required to show a real grasp of social and conversational skills. 11-Plus

The 11-plus was introduced in 1944 as a means of testing at all schools, including state-maintained, grammar and independent schools. Nowadays, in the independent sector, prep schools use the examination if pupils are applying for senior school at age 11.

Pupils sit papers in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.

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The GCSE assesses Key Stage Four of the National Curriculum. Pupils are required to choose GCSE subjects in year nine before commencing studies age 14 in year 10. Most pupils take 9 to 10 subjects, the core topics being maths, English language and the sciences. They are taught over 2 years and provide progression to AS and A Level study or vocational qualifications.

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school Baccalaureate

Very much in its infancy, the PSB is an alternative to CE. But the mode of delivery and its emphasis are different to allow more freedom and encourage individual and focused study. Common

entrance

CE forms the basis of entry to independent senior school – although some set their own examinations.

Taken by boys at the age of 13 and girls at the age of 11. In co-ed schools CE is often open to both boys and girls at the same time. Subjects taken are maths, English and science (compulsory).

Other papers can include modern languages, Latin, history, Greek, geography and religious studies. Each school has their own entry standards.

Entry for 11+ takes place in January and 13+ takes place in May/June.

iGCse

Originally developed for use by international schools the iGCSE examination has been adopted by some independent schools because it is thought to add more flexibility in assessment by stretching the most able candidates. It is marked on the same A*-G scale as the GCSE and is widely recognised by schools, universities and employers as an equivalent.

 The A* grade at A level, awarded to those who score 90% or more, was first introduced in 2010. This new high grade is awarded as 8% of all grades.  IB subjects are scored on points, with 7 being the highest grade. Only 7% of pupils have ever received a 7 in any subject, making it more exclusive than A* at A level.  Pre-U grades are benchmarked to A- level standards.

The Pre-U D3 is the equivalent to an A grade at A level; two grades beyond that, the D2 and D1, extend the range to reward high achievers.

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Composed of two units, studied over two years: AS and A2. The focus is on traditional study skills and students choose from a range of academic or vocational subjects. Assessment is based on exams and/or coursework. Passes are marked between A*-E grade. Recognised at universities, A levels translate into UCAS points. In AS level pupils choose up to five subjects, but typically four.

They have the option to continue with all subjects in the second year (A2) or lose one in order to focus. If applying to university students use predicted A level grades and their AS level results on their UCAS application form. international Baccalaureate (iB)

An alternative to the A level, the two-year Diploma programme is recognised internationally for university entrance. Students study six courses including maths, science and the humanities. Plus they complete 150 hours of creativity, action and service. Cambridge

Pre-U

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single sex versus co-ed Jane Prescott argues the case for single-sex education, while Mark Moore explains why girls and boys benefit from being schooled together

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HERE is a diffEREncE in the way men and women behave and think. Recently newspapers reported that women have overtaken men in the intelligence stakes – albeit marginally.

While John Gray, in his book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, recognises a difference in relationships.

Most people would agree that there is dissimilarity in the male and female psyche that affects the way we act and operate. so why then do we think it unusual that girls and boys educated separately will not have a better and more successful experience at school? i am Headmistress of a girls’ school but i have experience of teaching in a coed environment too. i was fortunate enough to educate my two sons and one daughter in single-sex schools. My opinion, therefore, is based on my own experience and on facts – which are hard to ignore. so what are those facts? Girls at all-girls’ schools are much more likely to study a-level maths, science and languages compared to all-girls nationally according to a survey carried out by the Girls’ school association (Gsa). This is a much more convincing argument for educating girls in an all female school than just saying they do better academically – but they do that as well. according to a survey carried out by the independent schools council last year, 22.3% of a-level exam entries from girls in Gsa schools were awarded the top a* grade, compared with 18.3% from girls in co-ed independent schools.

Girls have a greater range of opportunities, especially in sport, in their all girls’ schools. They usually have the chance to play games traditionally regarded as the pursuit of boys, such as rugby and cricket, while still joining cheerleading and netball teams. small fry, i know, but most co-ed schools formed from former boys’ schools have adapted a boys’ uniform to

include a skirt. How many women wear a tie to work as a regular occurrence?

Why make schoolgirls wear a boys’ style jacket, shirt and tie? To me this says that the school has paid lip service to including girls – so where else are girls fitting in and making do with all things male in that school? i know from my experience within a co-ed environment that teaching is geared towards keeping the boys amused, exercising control over the class and strategies include sitting boisterous boys next to quieter girls.

This then perpetuates the idea of good girls and bad boys, which is simply not true. it is just that boys are less inclined to sit, read and reflect.

Of course, girls and boys need to learn to rub along together in order to be civilised adults. no one is suggesting that by being in a single-sex class it prevents them from socialising in clubs and activities, at the weekends, in the evenings and on the route to and from school. it just means that during their adolescent years, when hormone changes are probably at their height, they can find solace in the fact that in class they will not be distracted by the opposite sex. By the time they go to university, or enter the world of work they will be more mature. single-sex education will have provided the firm foundations for the challenges that lie ahead.

While i do, of course, think it’s important that parents have a choice, i struggle to understand why the co-ed supporters’ lobby think that educating the sexes separately is not a good thing.

Many of the boys’ schools over the years have turned co-ed but the majority of girls’ schools have remained single-sex. doesn’t that tell a story?

Jane Prescott is Headmistress of Portsmouth High School, Hampshire.

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he latest Independent schools Council annual Census 2012 confirms that more parents are now sending their children to co-educational schools.

Some girls’ schools, and their parents, argue that girls do better academically in girls’ schools. It is certainly true that some girls’ schools achieve excellent exam results. But girls achieve just as highly, if not more highly, in mixed schools. Here at Clifton College, six girls, together with ten boys, won places at Oxford and Cambridge last year, in a range of academic subjects. This is more than all of the local single-sex girls’ schools put together. So our experience is that clever girls can, and do, excel in a mixed school.

The days when boys were able to dominate the dynamics in any classroom were over years ago. The gender divide in subject choice is a thing of the past too: Clifton has large numbers of girls studying further maths, economics and chemistry at A level.

In co-ed settings, boys and girls work and learn together, sharing and collaborating, and, yes, competing too.

All pupils are equals in every sense. Of course, boys and girls learn in different ways, but they benefit enormously from working alongside each other and in that respect a co-ed school is the perfect preparation for university where they will do the same.

We all know that speaking skills develop more quickly in boys, whereas girls’ listening skills are more highly developed at an earlier age.

But these differences are balanced out during adolescence. This year one of the girls’ houses at Clifton won the Senior Debating

competition – defeating the boys – and the winning captain is next year’s Head of School.

In fact girls can, and do, learn to grow in confidence, self-esteem and ability in a mixed school, without fear of being judged by their male peers; visit any good mixed school and you will see that this is the modern reality. As Susie, a 12-year-old at Clifton College Preparatory School, says: “There’s less arguing than in my old school. Girls were always showing off to each other.

It’s not like that here.”

In order to make it fun, many co-ed schools provide the best of both worlds.

At Clifton the pupils belong to a single-sex house for their pastoral care while attending mixed lessons and activities. House loyalties are strong, and competition between the boys’ and girls’ houses in inter-house competitions in art, drama and music especially, is fierce. One girl observed, “It’s great being able to be with your friends in the house where you can have girlie chats, but go off to lessons with the boys. There are times of the day when it’s like being in a girls’ school, and times of day when it’s not. It’s brilliant.”

There are excellent sporting opportunities for girls in mixed schools.

Girls are coached to high standards in all the major team games, on the same basis as the boys. For the less sporty girls there are unrivalled facilities in other activities. We have, for example, two dance studios, a full-time teacher of dance, and offer dance at both GCSE and A level. Activities such as theatrical productions and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards are at their most natural in a co-ed setting. In short, girls and boys benefit from being together.

All of these essential components of education are best undertaken by boys and girls as one, not least because if education is about giving young people a preparation for life, what is realistic about a world with only women, or indeed only men? ■

Mark Moore is Headmaster of Clifton College, Avon.

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bursaries & scholarships

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Schools are doing their utmost to help financially stretched parents who would not otherwise be able to afford an independent education for their child... scholarships

Scholarships are awarded on merit, irrespective of financial means. Most schools offer scholarship opportunities as the result of a competitive examination and interview and they are often held for the duration of the pupils’ time at the school. They are usually available at entry to senior schools or at sixth form; but in some instances schools provide offers at 14+ or even annually. Less are available at prep school level.

Scholarships vary in value but full fee offers are rare. The awards are normally a percentage of the full tuition fees – to allow for inflation.

Choir Schools form a special category: these schools offer much-reduced fees for choristers, with nine out of 10 choristers qualifying for financial help, from the school or the Government’s Choir Schools’ Scholarships.

bursaries

The aim of a bursary is to ensure that children obtain provision suited to their needs and ability in cases where parents cannot afford the normal fees. A bursary can be awarded in addition to a scholarship and also if the parents’ financial situation alters while the child is at school.

Those parents who believe they justify a bursary should approach the bursar and ask to complete an application form, noting that account will be taken of siblings at other independent schools.

Most schools use a standard application form, based on the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association model. This will seek details of parents’ financial situation, including capital assets, and will be need to be supported by documentary evidence. In many cases, parents will be asked to an interview, often conducted by the Bursar, to discuss the application in advance of it being determined. Some schools will undertake home visits to assist in the assessment.

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Schools may also offer concessions for siblings or for the children of former pupils – it is always worth asking! ■ 36 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

Wells cathedral school, somerset, offers a range of music and choral awards

THE FaCTS (AcAdemic YeAr 2011/12)  A total of 164,298 pupils at ISC schools (33.2%) receive help with their fees. The majority of these pupils – 138,975 – receive scholarships or bursaries from their school. The value of this help totals more than £700 million per year.  More than 80% of total fee assistance comes directly from the schools themselves: ISC schools provided more than £590 million of assistance with

fees last academic year, an increase of 7.9% on 2010/11.  Over £280 million of assistance was in the form of means-tested bursaries.

40% of pupils on meanstested bursaries had more than half of their fees remitted. There are 5,279 pupils at ISC schools who paid no fees at all.  Schools gave approximately twice as much assistance in the form of bursaries as they did scholarships.

The Girls’ Day School Trust Scholarship and Bursary Scheme the GDst, which comprises 24 independent girls’ schools and two academies, has a scholarship and bursary scheme that is specifically aimed at low-income families.

Most bursaries are awarded to girls from families with a total income under £16,500 per annum and are rarely awarded to families with an income in excess of £48,000. they are means-tested and may cover up to full fees. about 20% of girls at GDst senior schools receive a bursary or a scholarship to help towards their fees.

Most are available either on entry at 11 or for girls entering the sixth form.

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school fees There are ways to save which will take the sting out of the prices, says Darius McDermott

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fTer buyIng yOur HOMe, having a child may be the single largest expense you undertake in your lifetime. It costs a staggering £218,024 to raise a child from birth to 21 (or £10,382 per year) and that’s before you add on the price of private education*. Sending a child to private school would add, on average, £105,336 (out of taxed income) to the overall cost of raising a child, or £193,743 if you include boarding school fees. And that’s just for one child.

It’s a huge amount of money and can seem an unachievable goal. but if you plan ahead, it can be done. The key is to start saving early.

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Having had historically low interest rates of 0.5% for more than three years now, even the best cash accounts are not going to earn you much money, especially when factoring in inflation.

This means that cash is not a good investment at the moment and, unless your child is within 2-3 years of going to private school, you need to look at higher risk investments to hopefully make better returns over the longer term.

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investment funds

When investing in funds it is important to understand the time horizon you have to invest, as well as your own personal risk tolerances. The longer you have before you need to access the pot of money, the more risk you can afford to take. As you get closer to the date when you need the money, you can move it into less risky investments so that, should markets fall, you won’t find you are short on the sums required.

If you invest £500 per month for 10 years, assuming an annual growth of 6% after charges, you will have accumulated a pot of £82,349 – almost enough to cover day school. Of course, you can then take the fees out each term and keep the remainder invested although it’s a good idea to keep two years worth of fees in cash as your safety net. Many schools also offer a fee-in-advance scheme that gives you a discount and can be tax efficient, particularly for higher rate tax-payers.

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enough time is key

reasonably expect 5% annual dividends on some VCTs, which means you could pay a large part of annual school fees from the tax-free dividends.

Obviously, the later you leave it the more you will have to save each month, but even if you only have 5 years, you can invest up to £940 a month – and still achieve a pot of £65,910.

Bursaries and scholarships

Pot of money assuming 6% annual growth after charges Monthly investment £500.00

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10 years

5 years

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£82,349.37

£35,059.44

One third of pupils in private schools have a bursary (means-tested) or scholarship so it’s worth finding out if your child could apply for one or the other.

Schools may also reserve awards for children whose parents are in the Armed forces, clergy or the teaching profession.

Borrowing

If you’ve left things until the last minute then the only options are either to take the money out of your monthly income and/or borrow the rest. Personal loans are one option but it is not uncommon for parents to use offset mortgages or even re-mortgage their homes in order to pay for private education.

Tax efficient savings

Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are tax-efficient vehicles that really are a must for everyone saving money. The maximum amount any adult can save into an ISA is £11,280 for the 2012/13 tax year, which will increase in line with inflation each year thereafter.

Venture capital Trusts (VcTs)

for anyone willing to take more risk, VCTs are worth a thought. They invest in small, and often illiquid, companies in order to aid their development into a successful business and realise gains for investors. The tax benefits for VCTs are significant. They attract 30% income tax relief, all dividends are free of income tax and all gains are free of capital gains tax, providing the VCT is held for a minimum of five years. If you have a lump sum of £100,000 invested you could quite

Grandparents *The cost of a child calculations, from birth to 21 years, were compiled by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on behalf of LV= in December 2011 and are based on the cost for the last 21-year period to December 2011.

The final option is to return again to the bank of Mum and Dad and ask the grandparents to help out. It is worth pointing out the inheritance tax benefits.

They could use their annual gift exemption of £3,000 and, assuming their estate is above the nil-rate tax band, this could save them £1,200 each year they contribute, if they survive for seven years after making the gift. ■ Darius McDermott is Managing Director of Chelsea Financial Services.

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a levels

Shaking it all up

James Wardrobe of The Council for Independent Education assesses the Government’s latest proposals to overhaul the A-level examination system

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ducation Minister Michael Gove says he is determined to overhaul a levels.

He feels that they are not tough enough, and that they do not prepare students properly for university, so he has asked ofqual, the body that oversees qualifications, to carry out a review. on 19th June, ofqual announced a consultation, proposing changes to a levels including: abolishing January exams and allowing students to resit exams only once; ensuring involvement of higher education in the design of a levels; reviewing marking standards and grading systems; considering whether AS levels should continue, and in what form.

uncomfortable consequences follow for the young people concerned: you are arguing for what is essentially a “onestrike and you’re out” proposal. As Mario di clemente, ciFe chairman comments: “While I share the Government’s desire to drive educational standards upwards – and who wouldn’t? – it concerns me that the opportunity which many pupils have enjoyed over many years, to retake examination units, seems now to be under threat under the new proposals. There is nothing wrong with second chances, particularly when a whole host of valid educational and personal reasons make examination unit resits not only desirable but fair.”

Background

The AS/A2 system was introduced in 2002 as a major overhaul of a levels, making modular assessment the norm for all syllabuses. a-level pass rates jumped from around 70% to over 90%, and have continued to climb ever since. the proportion of top grades has increased too. commentators and successive governments alike have seen this improvement as a major problem, signifying a drop in standards rather than an improvement in real performance.

Proposal

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The proposal for universities to manage a-level content and exams

competitive futures such as university, or if the students’ preparation for those futures is undermined by frequent exams. Given that almost all university courses are modular and examined as modules, the current half-year exams are arguably a better preparation than a summer-only system. if module exams are agreed to be too easy, then make the questions tougher. the idea that learning by modules robs students of an overview implies that the existing requirement for “synoptic” content – questions which require knowledge of wide areas of syllabus – aren’t working properly, not that there is no synoptic element to the current exam.

Finally there is the fairness question.

Is it somehow “wrong” that students should achieve a good result after several goes? if you believe this some

it wrong that students achieve a good result after several goes? ❞

the proposal to abolish January exams and to limit unit resits has been mooted several times before. it is based on three premises. the first is that it is easier for students to do well with exams every half year rather than in the summer only. a second is that exams in January and June are awkward for schools to run, and a third is that resitting is somehow unfair. is it easier for students? Well, yes it is, but if students do well that’s only a problem if there’s no way to differentiate between students for entrance to 40 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

The proposal to abolish January exams and limit unit resits has been mooted before

involving universities in the content and examination process of a levels is really a shot across the bows of the exam boards which currently run A level. there has been a steady muttering that, because exam boards compete with each other to “sign up” schools, there’s an inevitable tendency for them to make their offerings as school-friendly as possible in order to attract schools that want to get the best possible results. involving universities (in the form of the “russell Group” – deemed to be the most rigorous of the lot) in content and marking may help. ironically perhaps, while top universities have been grumbling about poorly prepared entrants, they have greeted this proposal very cautiously, pleading lack of resources to undertake the work.

So, should we welcome the Ofqual proposals? Yes and no. if there are real problems for universities and employers in using a-level results as a reliable indicator of competent candidates, those issues must be addressed head-on.

Finding back-door ways to increase the failure rate is surely wrong. ■ James Wardrobe is spokesman for the Council for Independent Education (CIFE) www.cife.org.uk

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We place an emphasis on achievement and celebration of success in all areas of our school community, working in partnership with parents to encourage children to be active learners, independent thinkers and caring individuals.

Our excellent facilities include a galleried library, gymnasium, science laboratory, art and design studio, fully equipped stage, garden and state of-the-art ICT suite. Interactive Whiteboards in every teaching space in the main school, along with computers in every classroom, allow ICT to be accessed in all aspects of learning.

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standards

Kitemarks of excellence

Independent schools maintain their standards of quality and excellence through the rigorous efforts of the UK’s independent school associations

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hen parents choose a school that is a member of one of the key independent school associations in the UK, they can be confident that they are choosing quality.

Look out for the eight main independent school associations: the Girls’ school association (Gsa), the headmasters’ and headmistresses’ Conference (hMC), the Independent association of prep schools (Iaps), the society of heads, the Independent schools association (Isa), the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS), The Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

Together, these core organisations make up the Independent Schools Council (ISC): a single, unified body that speaks and acts on behalf of its member schools and the associations of governing bodies, heads and bursars by which it was constituted. There are 508,472 pupils at 1,223 ISC member schools. Individuals on the ISC board are nominated from the member associations, and together they provide a kitemark for excellence among the best independent schools in the UK. The ISC provides a hub for research and public policy-making: research that helps schools to improve what they offer their pupils. Furthermore, they provide professional development opportunities that make sure that school staff are completely up to date with current outstanding practice. There is an absolute determination to ensure that the ISC provides the best education for the pupils who attend the schools under their umbrella.

For Heads especially, but also for other senior leaders, teachers and other staff in the independent schools that they represent, the UK school associations – with their committees and annual conferences – are a great forum for sharing ideas, developing thoughts and pushing the boundaries of creative thinking. They are great institutions in their own right, and a badge of excellence in the sector. ■ 44 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

THE aSSOCIaTIONS  The Girls’ School Association (GSA) www.gsa.uk.com  The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) www.gdst.net  The Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) www.hmc.org.uk  The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) www.iaps.org.uk  Boarding Schools Association (BSA) www.boarding.org.uk  The Society of Heads www.shmis.org.uk Independent Schools Association (ISA) www.isaschools.org.uk  The Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS) www.agbis.org.uk  The Independent Schools’ Bursars Association (ISBA) www.theisba.org.uk  Council of British International Schools (COBIS) www.cobis.org.uk  Independent Schools Council (ISC) www.isc.co.uk  The Oxford Boarding Group www.oxfordboarding.com

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UNDERGRADUATE CAMPUS TOURS FOR 2013 ENTRY

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The main entrance to the campus now showcases a new £30m flagship building, scheduled for completion this year.

It will provide new teaching and research facilities as well as an auditorium and art gallery.

Campus tours are offered regularly throughout October and November 2012. Booking is essential, please visit www.brunel.ac.uk and follow the Open Days link, or call 01895 265595.

QUALITY RESEARCH Brunel’s performance in the Research Assessment Exercise confirms not only our status as a research-intensive university, but also our arrival as a university of international standing. One of only a few universities with two EPSRC centres, in both LiME and Match, our groundbreaking yet practical approach to research has been widely recognised. A number of our current projects are included in RCUK’s “100 most significant ideas emerging from UK Universities”.

To discuss research collaboration with Brunel please contact Prof Geoff Rodgers on 01895 265609 or email g.j.rodgers@brunel.ac.uk

QUALITY EDUCATION AND GRADUATES Brunel’s focus on jobs and employability means that our graduates have the skills and information they need to compete for the jobs they want. One of our most distinctive features is our commitment to including periods of work experience – sandwich placements – in many of our courses. Our graduates are therefore more likely to settle quickly into the working environment.

Our Placement & Careers Centre was named “Best University / Careers Service” at the 2012 National Placement & Internship Awards, run by RateMyPlacement.co.uk.

To discuss working with us and our graduates please call 01895 266840 or email careers@brunel.ac.uk

QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

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Brunel’s Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Liquid Metal Engineering (LiME) is an example of the practical collaboration between Brunel and industry, including Jaguar Landrover. The Centre’s vision is to achieve full metal recirculation through advanced technologies for reuse, remanufacture and recycling of secondary metals, with major benefits for the automotive and metals industries worth £17 billion a year to the UK economy.

Brunel is the UK’s most improved university for student satisfaction, according to the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2011. Out of the 22 universities in London, Brunel is now joint 5th.

Your business could benefit from a conversation with Brunel.

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SCHOOL LIFE

MEET THE

MATRON

Housemistress Susan Salmond takes the children under her wing at Ardvreck School

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AM A “MUM” TO 40 BOARDERS aged seven to 11. Together with my eight house staff, we are all responsible for creating a happy, homely environment for the children.

The dictionary definition of the “matron” is a woman in charge of nursing and domestic arrangements in a boarding school. While this statement is accurate it does not really express the true nature and essence of the role, or the personality that is needed to look after younger children.

When I asked the children to describe my role at Ardreck I was surprised and delighted with their replies, which went something like this: “She looks after us when we are upset or worried, she sings all the time, mends us when we fall in the playground, organises phone calls home, cuts our toe nails, makes us hot chocolate, takes us to the park, reminds the tooth fairy to visit, laughs a lot, bakes cakes with us, does nit checks, reads great stories, listens to us, washes our clothes, has the best tuck shop! She is in charge of the tooth cleaning club, looks after us when we are sick in the night, loves Mamma Mia, lets us get muddy in the dams – but not when we are wearing our kilts! Matron is the sunlight in Junior House!”

For a positive boarding experience it is vital that children view the boarding house as a home, of which they have “ownership”, and that they have the opportunity to make decisions. Every child has their own bed covers and decorates the dorms and bed spaces with posters, family photos and soft toys. Recently, the girls Common Room was revamped and painted. The girls were very excited and asked for a Grand Opening. I invited all the staff while the girls organised sparkling apple juice and biscuits for the visitors. The bursar was asked to cut the pink ribbon that was pinned across the door, and was told by the girls in no uncertain terms that there was nothing “common” about their room and 46 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

she was to unveil the new Sitting Room!

As a means of encouraging the children to be tidy, helpful and kind to each other we have the Dorm Competition. The prize for the winning “Dorm of the Term” is pizza, fizzy pop, ice cream and a movie with Matron in my flat. Staying up late is probably the most coveted part of the prize!

At the beginning of a school day the Seniors, 11-13 years, join the Junior boarders for breakfast. There is always great excitement when children catch up with their siblings and older friends. The noise level can be ear-blasting and rather daunting, especially when you are new. Because of this, I set a table in the library for new Junior boarders – another time to chat, get to know and observe how settled the children are.

Above, pupils from Ardvreck School

When the school day ends at 6pm, I join the Junior Boarders for supper and talk about the ups and downs of the day.

This is one time when it is an advantage to not be a teacher, as conversation becomes more relaxed; this is not always the case if the teacher who gave you a “ticking off” during class is then sitting next to you!

After supper, children have the opportunity to phone home using one of our six phones, as well as having the chance to email parents at second break during the school day. A member of the house staff is in close proximity and, while the calls are private, we do try to ensure that the phone calls are kept to a healthy minimum.

During the first week of boarding, we do not encourage new boarders to contact home – as this is a settling period. Instead, we will send the family a daily email for seven days discussing how their child is settling into the ebb of school life – helping to reassure anxious parents. Each Sunday, Junior House boarders also send their parents and other members of the family a hand written letter.

After evening showers, Common/ Sitting Room time is always looked forward to. It’s the time when we all relax after an extremely busy school day. This is also a great opportunity for me to sit and chat or play with the children and observe how everyone is getting on.

You will have noticed that a great deal of my day is taken up with keeping a watchful eye on all of my charges, making sure that they are happy and nipping any problems, or concerns, in the bud.

I ensure that all members of my House Staff have a “permanent and welcoming smile”.

My role as Matron is varied, nurturing, exhausting but above all fun! ■ Susan Salmond is Housemistress of Junior House at Ardvreck School, Perthshire.

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See it their way See it their way

At ACS Hillingdon International School we know success looks slightly different to each of our students. That is why our philosophy embraces the individuality of achievement, promotes a sense of belonging and social responsibility, and nurtures partnerships between students, teachers and parents. Our teachers encourage students to challenge themselves, blending the flexibility of our world At ACS Hillingdon International SchoolMiddle we know success looks different each of our students.

That is why our philosophy renowned International Baccalaureate Years (11-16), andslightly Diploma (16-18)toprogrammes, and Advanced Placement courses with embraces the individuality of achievement, promotes a sense of belonging and social responsibility, and nurtures partnerships between exceptional art, music, and extracurricular opportunities. We give every child the attention, skills, and confidence to attend the best students, teachers and parents.

Our teachers encourage students to challenge themselves, blending the flexibility of our world university, and make their mark on the world around them. renowned International Baccalaureate Middle Years (11-16), and Diploma (16-18) programmes, and Advanced Placement courses with To find out about us, please visit www.acs-schools.com or call 01895to818402 exceptional art, more music, and extracurricular opportunities.

We give every child the attention, skills,us andon confidence attend the best university, and make their mark onco-educational the world around ACS Hillingdon is a non-sectarian, daythem. school for students aged 4 to 18.

To find out more about us, please visit www.acs-schools.com or call us on 01895 818402 ACS Hillingdon is a non-sectarian, co-educational day school for students aged 4 to 18.

LONDON

London

The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by area, follows this page.

Inner London

East London

South West London

West London

Snaresbrook

Balham

■ Forest School

Chiswick

Victoria Park

■ Broomwood Hall ■ Hornsby House School

■ Gatehouse School

Battersea

■ Arts Educational Schools, London

South East London

Ealing ■ Durston House ■ St Benedict’s School

Blackheath ■ Greenwich Steiner School

Hammersmith ■ The Godolphin & Latymer School ■ St Paul’s Girls’ School

Dulwich

Kensington

■ Eltham College

■ Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College ■ Hawkesdown House School ■ St James Senior Girls’ School ■ St James Junior School

Sydenham

■ The Dominie ■ Newton Prep

Belgravia ■ Knightsbridge School ■ More House School

Chelsea

■ Alleyn’s School

■ GEMS Hampshire School

Eltham

Fulham

■ Sydenham High School

■ Eridge House Preparatory School ■ Fulham Prep School

Putney ■ Putney High School ■ Putney Park School

South Kensington ■ Queen’s Gate School

Westminster ■ Fairley House School

Wimbledon ■ Hall School Wimbledon ■ The Study Preparatory School ■ Wimbledon High School Senior

Greater London Harrow ■ Buckingham College School ■ Orley Farm School ■ Quainton Hall School

Kew ■ Kew College

Northwood ■ St Helen’s School

Richmond

North London

■ King’s House School

Barnet ■ Dwight North London

Highgate ■ Channing Senior School

Northwood

Barnet

Harrow

Highgate

Ealing

Kensington South Kensington Hammersmith Belgravia Chiswick Chelsea Westminster Kew Fulham Battersea Richmond Balham Putney Dulwich Wimbledon Sydenham

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Snaresbrook Victoria Park

Blackheath Eltham

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LONDON Arts Educational Schools, London Cone Ripman House, 14 Bath Road, London W4 1LY T: 020 8987 6600 W: artsed.co.uk Head Teacher: Adrian Blake Admissions: Rosalie Jones T: 0208 987 6600 We provide an outstanding arts-based education for 11-18 year olds which combines vocational training with a high level of academic success. Our teaching, curriculum, pastoral care and leadership were rated as excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in January 2011. In summary they said: ‘An inspiring and challenging education... the students enjoy school immensely!’ ISI Report 2011.

Open DAYs: Sixth Form: 15 Oct 2012, 6.00pm-8.30pm, Key Stages 3 and 4: 16 Oct 2012, 5.00pm-8.00pm School Tours available throughout the year

Key facts school(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 197 Boys: 53 (11-19 years) Girls: 144 (11-19 years) Admissions: Interview Type: Day Average Class size: Senior – 12, Sixth Form – 6 sixth Form entry: Yes

exam Type: A level Higher education (%): Overall: 90%; special educational needs: Mild notable Alumni: Catherine Zeta Jones, Jane Seymour, Julie Andrews, Nicolette Sheridan, Cherie Lunghi, Martin Clunes, Nigel Havers, Charlie Brooks, Adam Cooper, Darcey Bussell, Sally Ann Triplett, Summer Strallen, Zizi Strallen, Bonnie Langford and many more

Fulham Prep School Providing girls and boys aged 4 to 13 with the education, confidence and ability to succeed in life.

For more information please call 020 7371 9911 (pre-prep) or 020 7386 2444 (prep) Visit www.fulhamprep.co.uk

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LONDON Channing School

The Bank, Highgate, London N6 5HF T: 020 8340 2328 E: mmcharg@channing.co.uk W: channing.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Barbara Elliott MA (Cantab) Modern Foreign Languages

Channing is a happy and successful community. We recognise all achievements, of whatever nature, and hope each girl here knows she is valued as an individual.

OpEN Days: 20 Sept 2012 and 8, 15 Oct 2012, 15 Nov 2012 Please see website for times

Key facts school(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 722 (4-18 years)

Type: Day pre prep Day Fees: from £4,515 per term prep Day Fees: from £4,515 per term senior Day Fees: £4,890 per term

Durston House

Dwight School London

12 Castlebar Road · London W5 2DR

A leading West London Prep School for Boys

A great spirit of community. . . a real pride in achievement Visit our website www.durstonhouse.org Send for a Prospectus Or come to see us contact Mrs Caroline Ferns (Registrar) telephone 020 8991 6532 email info@durstonhouse.org

Boys Prep School 4-13 years · Registered Charity No. 294670

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6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LX T: 020 8920 0600 E: admissions@nlis.org W: dwightlondon.org Head Teacher: Mr David Rose

Our aim is to develop all students through personalised learning programmes so that they may achieve the most possible and be prepared for life.

OpEN Days: Lower School – Tues 16 Oct 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm Upper School – Thurs 18 Oct 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm

Key facts Formerly the North London International School school(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Boys: 3-18 years

Girls: 3-18 years Type: Day Nursery Fees: from £1,770 per term pre prep: from £3,750 per term prep: from £4,380 per term senior: from £5,670 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

LONDON

Open days 10am-1pm Saturday 22 September 9.30am-11am Wednesday 3 October Tuesday 9 October Thursday 8 November Monday 12 November 020 8557 7000 www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net admissions@syd.gdst.net 15 Westwood Hill London SE26 6BL $ $ "" "" " $#$$ ! !# $$# $$ $#

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Tuesday 9th October 2012 from 9am until 10.30am 192 RAMSDEN ROAD AND 50 NIGHTINGALE LANE SW12 020 8682 8830 •

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NORTHCOTE LODGE DAY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AGED 8-13 YEARS

Saturday 13th October from 10am until 12noon

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LONDON

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Whole School Open Morning Sat 15th Sept

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(Arrive at 9.45am)

Boys 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry

Autumn Tours Available

At Eltham College, everyone is someone else.

The economist is a marathon runner. The first violinist helps out at the local care home.

The tennis captain designs websites. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each pupil’s skills and talents. All of them.

We develop well-rounded individuals.

Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF Telephone 020 8857 1455 www.eltham-college.org.uk

‘The Gold Standard’ Sunday Times

‘A haven of expertise in the centre of London’ CReSTeD

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Co-educational excellence is closer than you think.

Open Morning 10am to 12 noon

Vauxhall 3 miles

Surrey Quays 4 miles

Notting Hill 6 miles

Saturday 13th October 2012 Marble Arch 5 miles

Knightsbridge 6 miles

Greenwich 4 miles

Fulham 6 miles

Clapham 3 miles

The City 5 miles

Chelsea 6 miles

Borough 5 Miles

Battersea 5 Miles

Balham 3 Miles

Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, 14 minutes from London Bridge; 12 minutes from Victoria.

Earsby Street Olympia London W14 8SH 020 7348 1793 www.stjamesjuniors.co.uk

OPEN DAYS 2012 All welcome – no need to book Tuesdays 18 September and 6 November 16+ 2.30pm Wednesdays 19 September and 7 November 11+ & 13+ 2.00pm Saturday 6 October 11+, 13+ and 16+ 9.30am

Independent day school for boys and girls aged 4–18.

Dedicated daily coaches serving inner and outer London.

For more information visit our website alleyns.org.uk Tel: 020 8557 1478

Eridge House Preparatory School

Registered Charity No: 270156

Greenwich Steiner School

Acorns age 0–31/2 Kindergarten age 31/2 –6 Lower School age 6–11 Middle School age 11-14 1 Fulham Park Road, Fulham, London SW6 4LJ T: 0207 371 9009 E: admissions@eridgehouse.co.uk W: eridgehouse.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Janie Richardson B Ed (Acting Head)

We are committed to giving each child the best start to their school life, in a happy, positive and dynamic environment.

OPEn Day: Sat 6 October 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 200 Boys: 100 (3-11 years) www.independentschoolparent.com

Girls: 100 (3-11 years) Type: Day nursery Fees: from £4,585 per term Pre Prep: from £4,585 per term Prep: £4,955 per term

“The outcomes for children are good...they achieve well and enjoy their learning.”

School Inspection Service for OFSTED.

Open day dates: Saturday 6th October 2012 Saturday 24th November 2012 10am – 12pm Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7SE T: 020 8858 4404 www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 53

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OPEN DAY Saturday 22nd September 2012 8.30am to 1.30pm

With last tours departing at 12.30pm

Surrounded by ancient forest, yet only 35 minutes from the centre of London, Forest School is an independent day school based on the edge of Epping Forest.

Our 1,250 pupils are aged between 4 and 18 and are taught in singlesex classes between 7 and 16. Forest School was recently described as ‘outstanding’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

Please visit www.forest.org.uk for further information

020 8520 1744 | info@forest.org.uk | www.forest.org.uk

Gatehouse School Sewardstone Road, London E2 9JG T: 020 8980 2978 W: gatehouseschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Belinda Canham Member of IAPS & ISA Admissions: M E: admin@gatehouseschool.co.uk Gatehouse School is an independent co-educational school for girls and boys aged 3 to 11. We are part of the Independent Schools’ Association and of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, both of which are members of the Independent Schools’ Council. We achieved OUTSTANDING in every area by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate in June 2011, as well as being in the Sunday Times list of top 100 schools published November 2011.

The school has a happy, caring and supportive learning environment. We aim to develop and encourage each child’s ability.

Gatehouse has a team of dedicated and well-qualified teaching staff, as well as an experienced team of support staff. Their dedication and enthusiasm allow us to offer a broad academic and extra-curricular programme that is highly valued by the parents of our pupils.

Every year we send pupils on to City of London Girls and City of London Boys, Forest and Bancroft’s often with scholarships.

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 340 (3-11 years) Type: Day NURSERY – from £2,400 per term PREP – Lower Juniors: (Reception, Years 1 and 2) from £2,800 per term Upper Juniors: from £2,960 per term 54 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

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HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL HORNSBY I.A.P.S. HOUSE SCHOOL Co-educational School Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL

HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL

Tel: 020 8673 7573. Fax 020 8673 6722 I.A.P.S. Co-educational School e-mail: school@hornsby-house.co.uk Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS Tel: 020 8673 7573. Fax 020 8673 6722 e-mail: school@hornsby-house.co.uk

Open Morning Thursday 11th October 2012 at 9am Scholarships & Assistance with Fees at 8+ Academic and All Rounder Scholarships are available for pupils entering the school in Year 4, in addition to which, means-tested bursaries up to 100% are available for parents unable to afford the standard fees.

For further details or a prospectus, please telephone the Registrar on:

020 8673 7573

www.hornsby-house.co.uk

Kew College

24-26 Cumberland Road, Kew, Surrey TW9 3HQ T: 020 8940 2039 E: registrar@kewcollege.com W: kewcollege.com Head Teacher: Mrs Anne Dobell MA (Oxon)

Established for over 50 years, Kew College is an independent school for children aged between 3 and 11. The ISI inspection in October 2010 concluded that ‘standards are exceptionally high in all aspects of English and Mathematics’ and that ‘pupils’ personal development and the school’s arrangements for welfare, health and safety are outstanding’.

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 290

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More House School Knightsbridge

67 Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD T: 020 7590 9000 E: registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com W: knightsbridgeschool.com Head: Mr Magoo Giles

Knightsbridge School offers a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum preparing both boys and girls for 8+,11+ and 13+ Common Entrance entry to public day and boarding schools.

OPEn DayS: Tues and Wed Mornings – please phone to book

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 370 Boys: 192 (4-13 years)

Girls: 178 (4-13 years) Type: Day Pre Prep: from £4,906 per term Prep: £5,220 per term

Open Evening

Thursday 4th October 2012 To book your Private Tour Or to Request a Prospectus Please Contact the Registrar: tel: +44 (0) 20 7235 2855 email: admissions@morehouse.org.uk web: www.morehouse.org.uk address: 22-24 Pont Street, London SW1X 0AA Timeless values......21st Century Education.

Registered Charity No. 312737

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149 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BX T: 020 7720 4091 E: registrar@newtonprep.co.uk W: newtonprepschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Nicholas Allen BA, PGCE

Newton Prep is a modern, exciting school that combines excellent academics with an outstanding calibre of performing and creative arts, an impressive breadth of sporting and extra-curricular opportunities, and exceptional facilities.

OPEn DayS: Thur 11 Oct, Thur 8 Nov, Fri 7 Dec 2012 from 11.00am Wed 16 Jan, Thur 7 Mar, Fri 3 May, Wed 12 Jun 2013 from 11.00am

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 600 Boys: 325 (3-13 years)

Girls: 275 (3-13 years) Type: Day nursery Fees: from £2,460 per term Pre Prep: from £4,550 per term Prep: £5,190 per term

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Open Events for entry 2013 Year 7 (11+) Saturday 29 September 9am and 11.15am Wednesday 3 October 5pm Monday 5 November 5pm Year 12 (16+) Monday 24 September 5.30pm

To book please go to our website www.spgs.org Full Bursaries are available at 11+ and 16+ entry St Paul’s Girls’ School Brook Green London W6 7BS 020 7605 4882 admissions@spgs.org

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Putney PutneyPark Park School School An for an an Anoutstanding outstanding school school for outstanding outstanding education education

For girls aged 4 to 18 years – an outstanding academic record in a friendly, caring environment.

Bursaries and scholarships available.

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Putney High School 35 Putney Hill London SW15 6BH T: 020 8788 4886 www.putneyhigh.gdst.net

Registered Charity No 306983

• Independent School for Girls (4 – 16 years) • Independent School and Boys (4 – 11 years)for Girls (4 – 16 years) and Boys preparation (4 – 11 years) of boys for 7+, 8+ • Successful

Putney Park School 11 Woodborough Rd Putney Park School and 11+ entrance exams of boys for 7+, 8+ • Successful preparation Putney 11 Woodborough Rd and 11+ entrance exams • Small class sizes with a warm, London SW15 6PY Putney family • Smallatmosphere class sizes with a warm, T +44London (0) 20 8788 8316 SW15 6PY family atmosphere E office@putneypark.london.sch.uk • Before and after school care T +44 (0) 20 8788 8316 E office@putneypark.london.sch.uk • Affordable • Before andfees after school care www.putneyparkschool.co.uk

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QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL & NURSERY Road,SCHOOL Harrow HA1 1RX& NURSERY QUAINTON Hindes HALL

Queen’s Gate School

IAPS/Church of England Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX

IAPS/Church of England & NURSERY QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL QUAINTON Hindes HALL SCHOOL & NURSERY Road, Harrow HA1 1RX Boys 2½ Hindes Road,SCHOOL Harrow- 13 HA1 1RX& NURSERY QUAINTON HALL QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL IAPS/Church of England & NURSERY

Boys 13 Girls 2½ 11 1RX IAPS/Church of -England Hindes Hindes Road, Road, Harrow Harrow HA1 HA1 1RX Girls 2½ 11 IAPS/Church of of England England IAPS/Church

Boys Boys 2½ 2½ -- 13 13 Girls 2½ -- 13 11 WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME Girls 11 TO PROSPECTIVE Boys 2½ Boys 2½ - 13 WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR Girls 2½ 2½ -- 11 11 CHILDREN Girls PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WE A WELCOME TO Academic Results • Excellent WE EXTEND EXTEND A WARM WARM WELCOME TO PROSPECTIVE PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN • Exceptionally broad curriculum Excellent Academic Results PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO PROSPECTIVE WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME • Extensive extra-curricular activitiesTO PROSPECTIVE Exceptionally broadTHEIR curriculum PARENTS AND CHILDREN PARENTS AND THEIR • Wide variety of teamResults sports CHILDREN Excellent Academic extra-curricular Excellent Academic Resultsactivities • Extensive • Outstanding including Wide variety facilities ofbroad teamcurriculum sports an indoor pool Exceptionally Exceptionally broad curriculum Excellent Academic Excellent Academic Results • • An open and friendlyResults schoolactivities community Extensive extra-curricular Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool • Extensive extra-curricular activities Exceptionally broad curriculum • • Secure after care Exceptionally broad curriculum Wide variety offriendly team sports community open andschool school • • An Wide variety of team sports activities • Extensive Extensive extra-curricular activities Secure afterextra-curricular school careincluding Outstanding facilities an indoor pool • Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool Wide variety of team sports Wideopen variety team school sports community • An and offriendly • • An open and friendly school community Outstanding facilities including Outstanding facilities an indoor indoor pool pool • Secure after school careincluding an • • Secure after school careschool community An open and friendly Further details the friendly Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 1304 • Anfrom open and school community • • Secure after school care admin@quaintonhall.org.uk Secure afterthe school care www.quaintonhall.org.uk Further details from Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 1304 admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638 Further details from the Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 1304 Further details from the (Affiliated Admissions' Secretary: 8427 1304 Walsingham College Schools) Charity No.020 312638 admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk Further details from the Admissions' Secretary: 020 Further details from the Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 8427 1304 1304 Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638 admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638 Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638 Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638

131-133 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LE T: 0207 589 3587 E: registrar@queensgate.org.uk W: queensgate.org.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Rosalynd Kamaryc BA MSc PGCE

We offer an excellent all-round education to girls, creating a happy and secure environment in which girls can realise their academic and personal potential.

OpEn DayS: Tues 25 Sept, Wed 10 Oct, Thur 18 Oct, Thur 8 Nov 2012, 5.30pm-8.00pm

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 460 (4-18 years)

Type: Day pre prep Fees: £4,425 per term prep Fees: £4,425 per term Senior Fees: £5,300 per term

St Benedict’s, Ealing Independent Catholic Day School Teaching a way of living

Co-education from 3 years through to 18

Open Days Saturday 29th September 9.30am - 1.00pm No booking necessary.

Tuesday 13th November 9.30am - 12.o0pm By appointment only - please contact the Admissions Secretary.

• Excellent Academic Results • Outstanding Pastoral Care • Extensive Co-curricular Activities SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES IN SENIOR SCHOOL Telephone: 020 8862 2254 (Senior School and Sixth Form) Telephone: 020 8862 2054 (Nursery and Junior School) E: enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk W: www.stbenedicts.org.uk We respect the dignity of all and welcome students of other Christian denominations and, in the Senior School and Sixth Form, other faiths.

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Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 27th September 6.30pm Please contact the Admissions Secretary to book a place.

Adjacent to Northwood station (Metropolitan Line) with coaches available from many locations.

An independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18

St. Helen’s School Eastbury Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 3AS Tel: 01923 843230 admissions@sthn.co.uk

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OPEN AFTERNOON Entrance for First Year 2013 Tuesday 18th September 2012 Wednesday 26th September 2012 Thursday 11th October 2012 Tours from 4.45pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6.00pm Numbers are not restricted on these afternoons and everyone is very welcome.

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We are committed to offering an outstanding education for all, regardless of income.

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st James senior Girls’ school

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Ashbourne Independent sixth Form College Kensington, W8 4PL ashbournecollege.co.uk

Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery school Marylebone, W1h 5Je greatbeginningsnursery.com

harvington Prep school

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st Paul’s Girls’ school

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hawkesdown house school

Notting hill Preparatory school

Kensington, W8 7PN hawkesdown.co.uk

Notting hill Gate, W11 1QQ nottinghillprep.com

southbank International school, Kensington Notting hill Gate, W11 3BU southbank.org

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heathfield house school Chiswick, W4 4JU heathfieldhouse.co.uk

Blythe hall school West Kensington, W14 0hB thetutorsgroup.co.uk

holland Park Pre-Prep school and Nursery

Bute house Preparatory school for Girls

Kensington, W14 8hJ hpps.co.uk

hammersmith, W6 7eA butehouse.org

Connaught house school Bayswater, W2 2hL connaughthouseschool.co.uk

International school of London Gunnersbury, W3 8LG islschools.org

hammersmith, W6 9Lr latymer-upper.org

ealing, W5 2Dr durstonhouse.org

Maria Montessori Children’s house – Bayswater

see eNhANCeD eNtrY

Bayswater, W2 4LA mariamontessorischools.co.uk

the Falcons Preparatory Girls school ealing, W5 3XD falconsgirls.co.uk

Maria Montessori Children’s house - Notting hill

the Falcons Pre-Preparatory school for Boys

sylvia Young theatre school hyde Park, W1h 5YZ syts.co.uk

thomas’s Kensington Kensington, W8 5rJ thomas-s.co.uk

regent’s Park, W1G 8Bt qcl.org.uk

Wetherby Preparatory school Marylebone, W1h 2eA wetherbyprep.co.uk

hammersmith, W6 0sL rpps.co.uk

Latymer Upper school

Durston house

Notting hill Gate, W2 4eh pembridgehall.co.uk

ravenscourt Park Preparatory school

hammersmith, W6 9tA latymerprep.org

Marylebone, W1U 2QB dldcollege.co.uk

Pembridge hall school

Queen’s College London

Latymer Prep school

Davies Laing and Dick College

Westminster, W1B 1Qr southbank.org

regent’s Park, W1B 1NJ portland-place.co.uk

holland Park, W8 7AF hollandparkschool.co.uk

Notting hill, W11 3eP chepstowhouseschool.co.uk

southbank International school, Westminster

Chiswick, W4 1LB orchardhs.org.uk

Portland Place school

holland Park school

Chepstow house school

Orchard house school

Notting hill, W11 1JG mariamontessorischools.co.uk

Wetherby Pre-Preparatory school Notting hill Gate, W2 4eD wetherbyschool.co.uk

saint Augustine’s Priory school ealing, W5 2JL saintaugustinespriory.org.uk

NOrth West LONDON

st Benedict’s Junior school

Abercorn Nursery

ealing, W5 2XP stbenedicts.org.uk

st John’s Wood, NW8 9XP abercornschool.com

st Benedict’s school

Abercorn Pre-Prep

ealing, W5 2es stbenedicts.org.uk

Marylebone, NW1 6JF abingdonhouseschool.co.uk

see eNhANCeD eNtrY

Abercorn Prep Marylebone, W1h 1PN abingdonhouseschool.co.uk

Chiswick, W4 3Dt falconsboys.co.uk

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LONDON University College School, Hampstead

The Mount School

St Mary’s School

Mill Hill, NW7 2RX mountschool.com

Hampstead, NW3 6PG stmh.co.uk

Mulberry House School

Sarum Hall School

West Hampstead, NW2 3SD mulberryhouseschool.com

Hampstead, NW3 3EL sarumhallschool.co.uk

Naima Jewish Preparatory School

South Hampstead High Junior

Maida Vale, NW6 5ED naimajps.co.uk

Hampstead, NW3 5RN shhs.gdst.net

Neasden Montessori School

South Hampstead High Senior

Neasden, NW2 7RX neasdenmontessori.co.uk

Abingdon House School

The Hall

Regent’s Park, NW1 6LG abingdonhouseschool.co.uk

Hampstead, NW3 4EH hallschool.co.uk

The American School in London St John’s Wood, NW8 0NP asl.org

Arnold House School St John’s Wood, NW8 0LH arnoldhouse.co.uk

Barrow Hill PreSchool St John’s Wood, NW8 6LA

The Hall (11-13 years) Hampstead, NW3 4NU hallschool.co.uk

Hampstead Fine Art Colleges Belsize Park, NW3 4YD hampsteadfinearts.com

Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School Hampstead, NW3 2PP hampsteadhillschool.co.uk

Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School

Hereward House School

Mill Hill Village, NW7 4ED belmontschool.com

Hampstead, NW3 4NY herewardhouse.co.uk

Brampton College

King Alfred School

Hendon, NW4 4DQ bramptoncollege.com

Golders Green, NW11 7HY kingalfred.org.uk

The Cavendish School

Lyndhurst House School

Camden, NW1 7HB cavendishschool.co.uk

Hampstead, NW3 5NW lyndhursthouse.co.uk

North Bridge House Nursery School Hampstead, NW3 5JY northbridgehouse.com

Hampstead, NW3 5SS shhs.gdst.net

Southbank International School Hampstead, NW3 5TH southbank.org

North Bridge House Junior School

The Swaminarayan School

Hampstead, NW3 5RR northbridgehouse.com

Neasden, NW10 8HE swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk

Oak Tree Nursery

Trevor-Roberts School

Hampstead, NW3 6PD devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/oaktree-nursery

Hampstead, NW3 3ET trevor-robertsschool.co.uk

The Phoenix Pre-Prep School

University College School Junior

Hampstead, NW3 5LF ucs.org.uk

Hampstead, NW3 6QN ucs.org.uk

Royal School Hampstead

University College School Senior

Hampstead, NW3 5UD royalschoolhampstead.net

St Anthony’s Preparatory School Hampstead, NW3 6NP stanthonysprep.org.uk

Hampstead, NW3 6XH ucs.org.uk

NORTH LONDON Andover Pre School Islington, N7 7RU

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead

Hampstead, NW3 6AE devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

Hampstead, NW3 5NW mariamontessorischools.co.uk

Francis Holland School – North

Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead

Regent’s Park, NW1 6XR fhs-nw1.org.uk

West Hampstead, NW6 4SN mariamontessorischools.co.uk

Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School

Mill Hill School

Mill Hill, NW7 1QR grimsdell.org.uk

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Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School St John’s Wood, NW8 7PY saintchristinas.org.uk

St Christopher’s School Hampstead, NW3 5AE st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk

St Margaret’s School

Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep Hampstead, N2 0QN annemount.co.uk

Avenue Nursery & Pre-Preparatory School Highgate, N6 5RX avenuenursery.com

Hampstead, NW3 7SR st-margarets.co.uk

Mill Hill, NW7 1QS millhill.org.uk

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LONDON Beckett House Montessori Nursery School Islington, N1 0LL nurseryschoolislington.co.uk

eaSt LONDON

Norfolk House School Muswell Hill, N10 2eG norfolkhouseschool.org

Palmer’s Green, N21 3LJ pghs.co.uk

Highgate, N6 5JR channing.co.uk

Channing Senior School Highgate, N6 5HF channing.co.uk

Bethnal Green, e2 7Da montessori.org.uk

Dulwich College Dulwich, Se21 7LD dulwich.org.uk

Forest School

St andrew’s Montessori

Snaresbrook, e17 3Py forest.org.uk

Dulwich Prep London

Islington, N1 1BQ saintandrewsmontessori.com

See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

Dulwich, Se21 7aa dcpslondon.org

See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

St Mary’s Pre-School

Dwight School London

Islington, N1 2tX smicp.org.uk/pre-school

Barnet, N11 3LX dwightlondon.org

Lee, Se12 8aW colfes.com

Bethnal Green Montessori School

Palmer’s Green High School

Channing Junior School

Colfe’s School

Gatehouse School

eltham College

Victoria Park, e2 9JG gatehouseschool.co.uk

eltham, Se9 4QF eltham-college.org.uk

See eNHaNCeD eNtRy See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

St Paul’s Steiner School

See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

Islington, N1 2QH stpaulssteinerschool.org

the Gower School Islington, N7 9ey thegowerschool.co.uk

Salcombe Prep School

Grange Park Preparatory School Grange Park, N21 2ea gpps.org.uk

enfield, N14 4PL salcombeprep.co.uk

Vita et Pax Preparatory School Southgate, N14 4at vitaetpax.co.uk

Highgate Junior School Highgate, N6 4PL highgateschool.org.uk

Highgate, N6 4PH highgateschool.org.uk

Highgate School Highgate, N6 4ay highgateschool.org.uk

CatS College London Holborn, WC1a 2Ra catscollege.com

eltham, Se9 4RW eltham-college.org.uk

Normanhurst School

Greenwich Steiner School

North Chingford, e4 7Ba normanhurstschool.co.uk

Blackheath, Se3 7Se greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

St Joseph’s Convent School for Girls

Herne Hill Pre-Preparatory School Herne Hill, Se24 9Ly hernehillschool.co.uk

Snaresbrook College Preparatory School

James allen’s Girls’ School

South Woodford, e18 2ea snaresbrookcollege.org.uk

Dulwich, Se22 8te jags.org.uk

City of London School

SOutH eaSt LONDON

James allen’s PrePreparatory School

City of London, eC4V 3aL clsb.org.uk

alleyn’s School

Dulwich, Se21 7aL jags.org.uk

Keble School

City of London School for Girls

Winchmore Hill, N21 1BG kebleprep.co.uk

City of London, eC2y 8BB clsg.org.uk

Maria Montessori Children’s House - Holly Park

St Paul’s Cathedral School

Crouch Hill, N4 4By mariamontessorischools.co.uk

eltham College Junior School

Forest Gate, e7 8Qt grangewoodschool.com

Wanstead, e11 2PR stjosephsconventschool.co.uk

CeNtRaL LONDON

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School

Grangewood Independent School

City of London, eC4M 9aD spcs.london.com

the Montessori House

Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School

Muswell Hill, N10 3LS montessori-house.co.uk

aldgate, eC3a 5De sirjohncassprimary.org

Dulwich, Se22 8Su alleyns.org.uk

Oakfield Preparatory School

See eNHaNCeD eNtRy

Dulwich, Se21 8HP oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

Blackheath High School GDSt

Riverston School

Blackheath, Se3 7aG blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

eltham, Se12 8uF riverstonschool.co.uk

Blackheath Nursery & Preparatory School

Rosemead Preparatory School

Blackheath, Se3 0tF blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

Dulwich, Se21 8HZ rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

Blackheath Prep School

St Dunstan’s College

Blackheath, Se3 ONJ blackheathprepschool.com

Catford, Se6 4ty stdunstans.org.uk

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LONDON St Olave’s Preparatory School

Donhead School

New Eltham, SE9 3QS stolaves.org.uk

Wimbledon, SW19 4NP donhead.org.uk

Sydenham High School

Eaton House School

Sydenham, SE26 6BL sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

Belgravia, SW1W 9Ba eatonhouseschools.com

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School Upper Norwood, SE19 1rS vfps.org

SOUtH WESt LONDON abbey college London Belgravia, SW1W 0DH abbeylondon.co.uk

apples and Honey, the Nursery on the common Wimbledon, SW19 5QD applesandhoney.org

Barnes Montessori Nursery Barnes, SW13 9QL barnesmontessori.co.uk

Broomwood Hall Balham, SW12 8Nr broomwood.co.uk SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

cameron House chelsea, SW3 6aH cameronhouseschool.org

clapham Montessori clapham, SW4 0DX montessoriclapham.co.uk

clapham Park Montessori clapham, SW4 9EH montessoriclapham.co.uk

colet court Barnes, SW13 9Jt coletcourt.org.uk

Eaton House the Manor School clapham, SW4 9rU eatonhouseschools.com

Emanuel School, Battersea

Eaton House the Vale School

Finton House

the Harrodian School

Knightsbridge, SW7 5QH eatonhouseschools.com

Balham, SW17 7HL fintonhouse.org.uk

Barnes, SW13 9QN harrodian.com

Eaton Square Nursery School Belgravia

Francis Holland School – South

Hill House International School

Belgravia, SW1W 9Py eatonsquareschool.com

Belgravia, SW1W 8JF fhs-sw1.org.uk

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP hillhouseschool.co.uk

Eaton Square Nursery School chelsea chelsea, SW10 9EL eatonsquareschool.com

Fulham Prep School

Hornsby House School

Fulham, W14 9SD fulhamprep.co.uk

Balham, SW12 8rS hornsby-house.co.uk SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

Eaton Square Nursery School Knightsbridge Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX eatonsquareschool.com

Eaton Square Nursery School Pimlico Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ eatonsquareschool.com

Eaton Square School Belgravia, SW1V 1PP eatonsquareschool.com

Emanuel School Battersea, SW11 1HS emanuel.org.uk

Fulham Pre-Prep School Fulham, SW6 3JJ fulhamprep.co.uk

Earl’s court, SW5 0HL collingham.co.uk

Garden House School

Ibstock Place School

chelsea, SW3 4tW gardenhouseschool.co.uk

roehampton, SW15 5Py ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

GEMS Hampshire School

Kensington Prep School

chelsea, SW3 6NB ths.westminster.sch.uk

Fulham, SW6 5Pa kensingtonprep.gdst.net

GEMS Hampshire School – Nursery

Kings college School

chelsea, SW7 4NX ths.westminster.sch.uk SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

Eridge House Preparatory School

Glendower Preparatory School

Fulham, SW6 4LJ eridgehouse.co.uk

South Kensington, SW7 5JX glendowerprep.org

Fairley House School

Hall School Wimbledon (Senior)

Westminster, SW1P 4aU fairleyhouse.org.uk

Wimbledon, SW20 8HF hsw.co.uk

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

the Dominie

Falkner House

Hall School Wimbledon (Junior)

Battersea, SW11 4DX thedominie.co.uk

South Kensington, SW7 4QB falknerhouse.co.uk

Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ hsw.co.uk

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

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Putney, SW15 2NQ hurlinghamschool.co.uk

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

collingham Independent GcSE and Sixth Form college

Hurlingham School

Wimbledon, SW19 4tt kcs.org.uk

Knightsbridge School Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD knightsbridgeschool.com SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

L’Ecole de Battersea Battersea, SW11 3DS lecoledespetits.co.uk

L’Ecole des Petits Fulham, SW6 2NB lecoledespetits.co.uk

Mander Portman Woodward South Kensington, SW7 5aB mpw.co.uk

SEE ENHaNcED ENtry

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LONDON Merlin Pre-Prep School

Putney Park School

St Paul’s School

Ursuline Prep School

Putney, SW15 2BZ merlinschool.net

Putney, SW15 6Py putneyparkschool.co.uk

Barnes, SW13 9JT stpaulsschool.org.uk

Wimbledon, SW20 8Hr ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk

St Philip’s School

Westminster Abbey choir School

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

The Moat School

Queen’s Gate School

Fulham, SW6 6ED moatschool.org.uk

South Kensington, SW7 5LE queensgate.org.uk

More House School

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA morehouse.org.uk

ravenstone Prep School and Nursery

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

South Kensington, SW7 5NL ravenstoneschoolslondon.com

Newton Prep Battersea, SW8 4BX newtonprepschool.co.uk

redcliffe School

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

chelsea, SW10 9JH redcliffeschool.com

Northcote Lodge Battersea, SW11 6EL northcotelodge.co.uk

Oliver House School

South Kensington, SW7 4NE stphilipschool.co.uk

Westminster, SW1P 3Ny westminster-abbey.org

Streatham & clapham High School - Nursery and Junior

Westminster cathedral choir School

Streatham, SW2 3Sr schs.gdst.net

Westminster, SW1P 1QH choirschool.com

Streatham & clapham High School - Senior

Westminster School

Streatham, SW16 1AW schs.gdst.net

Westminster, SW1P 3PF westminster.org.uk

The roche Nursery Fulham

The Study Preparatory School

Fulham, SW6 3LG therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries

Wimbledon Village, SW19 5Er thestudyprep.co.uk

Westminster Under School Westminster, SW1P 2NN westminsterunder.org.uk

Wimbledon High School

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

The roche Nursery Keswick

clapham, SW4 9AH oliverhouse.org.uk

Sussex House

Wimbledon, SW19 4AB wimbledonhigh.gdst.net

Belgravia, SW1X 0EA sussexhouseschool.co.uk

SEE ENHANcED ENTry

The roche Nursery Wandsworth

Thomas’s Fulham

GrEATEr LONDON

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries

Fulham, SW6 3ES thomas-s.co.uk

crOyDON

The roche School

Thomas’s Battersea

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW therocheschool.co.uk

Battersea, SW11 3JB thomas-s.co.uk

St Nicholas Preparatory School

Thomas’s clapham

East Putney, SW15 2JE therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries

The Park Kindergarten Battersea, SW11 4LH thekindergartens.com

Prospect House School Putney, SW15 3NT prospecths.org.uk

Putney High School Putney, SW15 6BH putneyhigh.co.uk SEE ENHANcED ENTry

South Kensington, SW7 1PT stnicholasprep.co.uk

Trinity School croydon, cr9 7AT trinity-school.org

Whitgift School croydon, cr2 6yT whitgift.co.uk

Wandsworth, SW11 6LZ thomas-s.co.uk

EDGWArE

Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea Harrow School, Harrow

North London collegiate School

Battersea, SW11 3NA thomas-s.co.uk

Edgware, HA8 7rJ nlcs.org.uk

Thomas’s Kindergarten Pimlico Pimlico, SW1W 8PD thomas-s.co.uk

HAMPTON Denmead School

Tower House School

Hampton, TW12 2LP denmeadschool.org.uk

East Sheen, SW14 8LF thsboys.org.uk

Hampton School Hampton, TW12 3HD hamptonschool.org.uk

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LONDON The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hampton, TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk

KiNgSTON-UPON-THamES Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7NU holycrossprepschool.co.uk

HarrOW alpha Preparatory School

Surbiton High Junior girls’ School

Harrow, Ha1 1SH alpha.harrow.sch.uk

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2HW surbitonhigh.com

Buckingham College Harrow, Ha1 1SH buckcoll.org SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

Harrow School Harrow, Ha1 3HP harrowschool.org.uk

The John Lyon School Harrow, Ha2 0HN johnlyon.org

Orley Farm School Harrow on the Hill, Ha1 3NU orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

Quainton Hall School

NOrTHWOOD Northwood College Northwood, Ha6 2yE northwoodcollege.co.uk

St Helen’s School Northwood, Ha6 3aS sthn.co.uk SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

St John’s School Northwood, Ha6 3Qy st-johns.org.uk

St martin’s School Northwood, Ha6 2DJ stmartins.org.uk

Harrow, Ha1 1rX quaintonhall.co.uk

Twinkle Stars montessori

SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

Northwood, Ha6 1QS tsmn.co.uk

HiLLiNgDON aCS Hillingdon international School Hillingdon, UB10 0BE acs-schools.com

St Helen’s College Hillingdon, UB10 9JX sthelenscollege.com

iSLEWOrTH ashton House School

Northwood College, Northwood

Kew Day Nursery richmond, TW9 4ES asquithnurseries.com

Kew green Preparatory School richmond, TW9 3aF kgps.co.uk

Buckingham College Prep School Pinner, Ha5 5DT buckprep.org

Heathfield School Pinner, Ha5 1NB heathfield.gdst.net

reddiford School Pinner, Ha5 5HH reddiford.co.uk

isleworth, TW7 4LW ashtonhouse.com

Kew College Kew, TW9 3HQ kewcollege.com SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

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The Falcons Preparatory School for Boys richmond, TW9 2SS falconsprep.co.uk

Stanmore, Ha7 3JB psmschool.org

TWiCKENHam The mall School

richmond, TW10 6Eg kingshouseschool.org

Twickenham, TW2 5NQ themallschool.org.uk

King’s House School Nursery

Newland House School

richmond, TW10 6DQ kingshouseschool.org

Twickenham, TW1 4TQ newlandhouse.net

King’s House School

St Catherine’s School Twickenham Twickenham, TW1 4QJ stcatherineschool.co.uk

SEE ENHaNCED ENTry

Old Vicarage School richmond, TW10 6QX oldvicarage-richmond.co.uk

Unicorn School richmond, TW9 3JX unicornschool.org.uk

SHEPPErTON

WEmBLEy Buxlow Prep School Wembley, Ha9 7QJ buxlowschool.com

Happy Days montessori Wembley, Ha9 0rg happydaysmontessori.co.uk

Halliford School

Harmony montessori Nursery

Shepperton, TW17 9HX hallifordschool.co.uk

Wembley, Ha9 8rg harmonymontessori.co.uk

riCHmOND KEW

Peterborough and St margaret’s School

King’s House School Junior

richmond, TW10 6ES kingshouseschool.org

PiNNEr

STaNmOrE

STaiNES Staines Preparatory School Staines, TW18 2BT stainesprep.co.uk

St Christopher’s School Wembley Park, Ha9 8HE happychild.co.uk/schools/stchristophers

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SOUTH EAST

South East The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows these pages.

Berkshire

Hertfordshire

Ascot

Berkhamsted

n Heathfield School

n Berkhamsted Girls School

n The Marist Senior School

Bushey

Bradfield

n Purcell School of Music

n Bradfield College

Hatfield

Newbury

n Queenswood School

n Cheam School

Hertford n Haileybury College

Buckinghamshire Gerrards Cross n St Mary’s School

High Wycombe n Pipers Corner School

Milton Keynes n Thornton College

Hitchin n Kingshott School n Princess Helena College n York House School

St Albans n St Albans School

Tring

Hampshire

n Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Odiham

Ware

n Lord Wandsworth College

Romsey n Hampshire Collegiate School

Bradfield College, Berkshire

Rickmansworth

n St Edmund’s College

Watford n Aldenham School

Southsea n Portsmouth High School Senior and Sixth Form

Winchester n Prince’s Mead School

Kent

Surrey

Broadstairs

Ashford

n Wellesley House

n St James Senior Boys’ School

Canterbury

Caterham

n Kent College n St Edmund’s School

n Caterham School

Chislehurst

n Cranleigh Preparatory School

n Farringtons School

Dorking

Cobham n Cobham Hall

n Box Hill School n Hurtwood House School

Cranbrook

Esher

n Bethany School

Ramsgate

n Claremont Fan Court School n Milbourne Lodge School

n St Lawrence College

Godalming

Sevenoaks

n n n n n n

n Walthamstow Hall

Tonbridge n Tonbridge School

Oxfordshire Banbury n Bloxham School n Tudor Hall

Cranleigh

Aldro Preparatory School Barrow Hills School Charterhouse King Edward’s School Prior’s Field School St Hilary’s School

Guildford n Cranmore Preparatory School n St Catherine’s School

Kingston-upon-Thames

n Shiplake College

n Kingston Grammar School n Marymount International School

Oxford

Leatherhead

Henley-on-Thames

n n n n

d’Overbroeck’s College Greene’s Tutorial College Magdalen College School Wychwood School

Witney n Cokethorpe School

n St John’s School

Reigate n Royal Alexandra & Albert School

Woldingham n Woldingham School

St James Senior Boys’ School, Surrey

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SOUTH EAST St Swithun’s, Hampshire

Sussex – East

Sussex – West

Brighton

Haywards Heath

■ Brighton & Hove High School ■ Brighton College

■ Great Walstead School ■ Handcross Park School

Eastbourne

Hurstpierpoint

■ Moira House Girls School

■ Hurstpierpoint College

Mayfield

Lancing

■ St Leonards-Mayfield School

■ Lancing College

Seaford

Pease Pottage

■ Newlands School

■ Cottesmore School

Rudgwick ■ Pennthorpe School

Washington ■ Windlesham House School

Worthing ■ Our Lady of Sion School

Milton Keynes Hitchin

Buckinghamshire

Hertfordshire

Banbury

Ware Hertford Tring Berkhamsted Hatfield St Albans Watford High Wycombe Bushey

Witney Oxford

Oxfordshire

Gerrards Cross

Stowe School, Buckinghamshire

Rickmansworth

Henley-on-Thames

Berkshire Bradfield

Newbury

Cobham

Ashford

Ascot

Kingston-upon-Thames Esher

Odiham

Hampshire

Leatherhead

Dorking

Godalming

Reigate

Rudgwick Pease Pottage

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Kent

Canterbury

Cranbrook Mayfield

Haywards Heath

Hurstpierpoint Washington

Southsea

Sevenoaks Tonbridge

Cranleigh

West Sussex

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Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AJ T: 01923 858122 E: admissions@aldenham.com W: aldenham.com Head Teacher: Mr James Fowler MA (Oxon)

The friendly and close-knit community of the senior and prep departments of Aldenham School create an unparalleled opportunity for boys and girls from 3-18 years to learn in an historic setting of over 110 acres just 15 miles from central London.

OpEn DAys: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.00am-12.30pm, Sat 15 Jun 2013, 10.00am-12.30pm

Key facts school(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 700 Boys: 515 (3-18 years)

Girls: 185 (3-18 years) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding prep Weekly Fees: from ÂŁ3,820 per term senior Weekly: from ÂŁ4,418 per term Full Boarding: from ÂŁ6,085 per term

If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact Mrs Spall on 01483 409020 or email: hmsec@aldro.org Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Surrey GU8 6AS Page www.aldro.org First11 September12_First11 129 xGodalming, 99 11/07/2012 14:46 1

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CHARTERHOUSE SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS

Attracting The Brightest Pupils Charterhouse offers scholarships for sixth form day pupils Recent developments at Charterhouse have seen the transformation of its curriculum, improved teaching and sports facilities, and the opening of Fletcherites, a sixth form house.

The school’s progressive curriculum offers sixth-formers a choice between the highly respected IB Diploma and Cambridge Pre-U courses. Every opportunity is taken to promote a genuine appreciation of academic disciplines as well as fostering life-long learning. University entry figures are extremely impressive without affecting the sort of all-round education for which the school has always been renowned.

Fletcherites was opened by the Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, Bishop of Dorchester, whose grandfather taught at Charterhouse for 37 years and was three times Mayor of Godalming, the Surrey town which has been home to the school since 1872. He was a cousin of Sir Frank Fletcher, ‘The quality of pupils’ personal development is outstanding. the Headmaster of Charterhouse after whom the House It is supported by excellent pastoral care, which permeates has been named. school life, and by an equally strong programme of cultural, The Fletcher Scholarships are offered to bright boys creative, service and sporting activities, clubs and trips and girls to attend Fletcherites as day pupils, and are worldwide, which promotes inclusivity as well as variety.’ supplemented by a means-tested bursary of up to 100% - November 2011 Inspection Report of the school fee.

‘The quality of pupils’ achievements is excellent. Pupils are extremely well educated. They attain extremely high standards in external examinations and make exceptional progress in their learning because of their positive attitudes to study, dedicated and often inspiring teaching, and an academically challenging curriculum that is adapted to suit all needs.’

- November 2011 Inspection Report The Godalming school recently received a ringing endorsement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, given praise for its pioneering curriculum, the high quality of its teaching and pastoral care, and the range and standard of its extra-curricular activities.

Address: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2DX Telephone: 01483 291501 Email: admissions@charterhouse.org.uk Type of school: 13 - 18 year old boys boarding, 16 - 18 year old boys and girls boarding and day Total number of pupils: 800 Website: www.charterhouse.org.uk Head Master: The Revd John Witheridge, MA

SOUTH EAST Bloxham School

Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 4PE T: 01295 724301 E: registrar@bloxhamschool.com W: bloxhamschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Mark Allbrook MA, PGCE

Bloxham is a small, co-educational boarding and day school offering fantastic facilities in a beautiful setting with great communication links with London and the Cotswolds.

OPEn Day: Sat 29 Sept 2012, 11.00am-1.00pm Includes lunch so please RSVP to 01295 724301

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 420 Boys: 270 (11-18 years)

Girls: 150 (11-18 years) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Flexi Boarding: £6,820 per term Full Boarding: from £9,615 per term

Box Hill School

Cokethorpe School

London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6EA T: 01372 373382 E: enquiries@boxhillschool.org.uk W: boxhillschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Mark Eagers MA (Cantab) MA (Bath)

Witney, Oxon OX29 7PU T: 01993 703921 E: admissions@cokethorpe.org W: cokethorpe.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Damian Ettinger BA, MA, PGCE

Offers a family atmosphere, small class sizes and an ability to develop pupils into rounded and mature individuals. Round Square school, develops a world view.

Cokethorpe is a vibrant, dynamic and stimulating school set in beautiful Oxfordshire parkland. We are a happy and caring community, paying attention to the overall development of our pupils.

OpEn DAy: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.15am-12.00 noon Contact enquiries@boxhillschool.org.uk for further details

OPEn Days: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon, Sat 2 Mar 2013, 9.30am-12.00 noon

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 424 Boys: 297 (11-18 years) Girls: 127 (11-18 years)

Key facts Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £4,840 per term Weekly Boarding: from £7,360 per term Full Boarding: from £8,925 per term

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school(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 665 Boys: 420 (4-18 years)

Girls: 245 (4-18 years) Type: Day Pre Prep: from £3,550 per term Prep: from £3,550 per term senior: £5,150 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH EAST Haileybury College London Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 7NU T: 01992 706200 (main) 01992 706353 (admissions) W: haileybury.com Head Teacher: Mr Joe Davies MA Admissions: Mrs Iona Hutchinson E: i.hutchinson@haileybury.com Haileybury is an independent 11-18 co-educational boarding school located between London and Cambridge in 500 acres of beautiful rural Hertfordshire. The spectacular grounds are home to outstanding facilities, excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and 775 energetic boarding and day pupils.

In 2012, Haileybury is celebrating its 150th anniversary.

Haileybury is proud of its history, tradition, community and values, taking the best from the past while looking to the future.

Academic rigour and outstanding co-curricular provision are at the heart of the school, offering Haileybury’s pupils a truly allround education and ensuring they leave as confident, tolerant and ambitious individuals who can make a difference in the world beyond school. The choice and range of opportunities pupils have at Haileybury is enormous, be it in sport, the arts, Combined Cadet Forces, activities and clubs or the option of studying A Level or the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form.

OpEN DAyS: 16+ Sat 15 Sept 2012; 13+ Sat 6 Oct 2012; 11+ Thus 18 Oct 2012 and Fri 30 Nov 2012 Please book via our website or by calling admissions

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 775 Boys: 450 (11-18 years) Girls: 325 (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Full Boarding Average class size: Senior – 18; Sixth Form – 8 Faith: Church of England SENIOR – Day Fees: Year 7 & 8 from £14,145 per annum Year 9+ from £21,285 per annum Full Boarding: Year 7 & 8 from £17,976 per annum Year 9+ from £28,341 per annum Sixth form entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, IB Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 63%; A Level: A*/A – 52% IB: 36+ points – 77% Higher Education (%): Overall: 99%; Oxbridge: 5%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 43%; Overseas: 6% Special Educational Needs: Moderate Notable Alumni: Clement Attlee, Prime Minister; Alan Ayckbourn, playwright www.independentschoolparent.com

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EYFS & Juniors Open Day 1-3:00pm 6th October

Senior School Open Day 9am-noon 6th October

Sixth Form Open Evening 6:30pm 16th October

Brighton & Hove High School A girls’ day school trust school

Early Years & Junior School: Radinden Manor Road, Hove, BN3 6NH Senior School & Sixth Form: Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT For more information please contact our Admissions Secretary on 01273 280280 or e-mail enquiries@bhhs.gdst.net www.bhhs.gdst.net Registered charity number 306983

Brighton College Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 0AL T: 01273 704200 (main) 01273 704201 (admissions) W: brightoncollege.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Richard Cairns MA (Oxon) Admissions: Mrs Alison Withers E: registrar@brightoncollege.net Named ‘England’s Independent School of the Year 2011-12’ by The Sunday Times, Brighton College is the UK’s leading co-educational school. Achieving the best A-level results of any co-educational school in England, the school succeeds in combining academic excellence with a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities. It has a national reputation for sports, including rugby, football, cricket and netball; it excels in the arts, each year seeing a vast range of musical, dramatic and dance productions; and more than 140 clubs and activities are available in addition to the core curriculum. This breadth of opportunity is underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual, with every child valued for his or her own sake and encouraged to develop his or her talents to the full.

Day, full and weekly boarding are available from the age of 13, with 11+ boarding available at Handcross Park Prep School, with which the College merged in 2011. Day places are available for children from the age 3 in the school’s Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep Schools.

OPEN DAYS: 11+, 13+ and 16+ on 29 Sept 2012, Sat 2 Feb 2013, Sat 27 Apr 2013 9.30am-12.00 noon; 3+ to 10+ on Sat 6 Oct 2012, Sat 26 Jan 2013, Sat 11 May 2013 9.30am-12.00 noon

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed (3-18 years) Admissions: Common entrance, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding NURSERY – Day Fees: from £1,761 per term PRE PREP – Day Fees: from £2,502 per term 74 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

PREP – Day Fees: from £4,112 per term SENIOR – Day Fees: from £4,521 per term Weekly Boarding: from £8,613 per term Full Boarding: from £9,947 per term Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 91.1%; A Level: A*/A – 77.8% www.independentschoolparent.com

A Day & Boarding School for Boys & Girls in the heart of the Sussex Downs

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Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4BW T: 0118 940 2455 E: rtocknell@shiplake.org.uk W: shiplake.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Gregg Davies BSc (St Andrews), Cert Management

Shiplake College offers an outstanding all-round education on our 45-acre riverside campus with small classes, excellent teaching and superb facilities.

OpEn Day: Sat 22 Sept 2012, 10.00am-12.00 noon For further details visit www.shiplake.org.uk/open_mornings

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Boys Total pupils: 400 Boys: 360 (11-18 years)

Girls: 40 (16-18 years) Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £4,784 per term Full Boarding: from £8,850 per term

St Hilary’s School

• Excellent exam results at GCSE and A level • Coach services at 4pm and 6pm • Finest games facilities in the county • Extensive extra-curricular activities • Bursaries and Scholarships (up to 100%) awarded at each entry level • Easy reach by train from London, West Hampstead, Luton and Bedford Open Mornings 22 September, 6 October, 10 November and 1 December Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday, 16 October Contact the Registrar, St Albans School, Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Herts AL3 4HB Telephone : 01727 855521 email: admissions@st-albans.herts.sch.uk www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk

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IAPS Preparatory School • Boys 2-7, Girls 2-11

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Tuesday 18th Sept • 10.30am-12pm Saturday 13th Oct • 10am-12.30pm Thursday 15th Nov • 10.30am-12pm

www.sthilarysschool.com

Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP T: 01372 373000 E: admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk W: stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Martin Collier MA (Oxon)

St John’s provides a secure, friendly and supportive environment offering high quality education as well as a wide and challenging co-curricular programme, particularly in sport, music and drama.

OPEn DayS: For open day dates visit www.stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk

EXPLORE • ENCOURAGE • EDUCATE registrar@sthilarysschool.com

Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ • T: 01483 416551

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Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 615 Boys: 412 (13-18 years)

Girls: 203 (13-18 years) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly Day Fees: from £6,755 per term Weekly Boarding: from £8,540 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

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Boys 13 - 18 • Boarding and Day

OPEN MORNINGS

All Year Groups : Saturday 6th October at 10.15am No need to book Sixth Form: Saturday 22nd September at 9.45am Booking required

Scholarships & Bursaries available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ For further information or an individual appointment please contact Admissions: (01732) 304297 or e-mail: admissions@tonbridge-school.org

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Wychwood School 74 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JR T: 01865 557 976 (main) 01865 517 103 (admissions) W: wychwoodschool.org Head Teacher: Mrs Andrea Johnson BSc (Hons) PGCE Admissions: Miss Nicola Jones E: admissions@wychwoodschool.org Wychwood is a unique and friendly day and boarding school for girls aged 1118, with excellent academic grades and outstanding pastoral care. Situated in the heart of Oxford, the school offers an exceptional education for pupils of all abilities through its small class sizes which allow for extensive individual attention. Established in 1897, individuality has always been more important than conformity at Wychwood and the girls have opportunities for success in

many directions. The school prides itself on giving each pupil the consideration and total support of a highly dedicated staff, so that Wychwood girls are able to discover, realise and exceed their initial potential.

OPEN DAy: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.00am-1.00pm

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total Pupils: 140 (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 6

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Faith: Christian – non demoninational, welcomes pupils of all faiths Day Fees: from £4,100 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,300 per term Flexi Boarding: from £30 per night Full Boarding: from £6,600 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes

Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 40%; A Level: A*/A – 37% Higher Education (%): Overall: 100%; Oxbridge: 5%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 40%; Overseas: 5% Special Educational Needs: Mild AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 77

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OPEN MORNINGOPEN Saturday MORNING 22 September Saturday 9.3022am September to 12.00 pm.

9.30The am Headmaster’s to 12.00 pm. The talk Headmaster’s will be at 10.30talk will be at 10.30 Read our ISI 2010 inspection Read report our ISIon 2010 www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about/isi inspection report on www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about/isi To request further detailsToorrequest to arrange further a visit details please or to contact arrange thea Registrar, visit please Miss contact Rosemary the Registrar, Fisher. Miss Rosemary Fisher.

Tel: 01883 335058 Email: Tel: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk 01883 335058 Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham School, Harestone Caterham ValleySchool, Road, Harestone Caterham Surrey Valley Road, CR3 6YA Caterham www.caterhamschool.co.uk Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk

• Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities • • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities

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registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Email:Email: registrar@cheamschool.co.uk registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Web: Web: www.cheamschool.com Web:www.cheamschool.com www.cheamschool.com Tel: 01635 Tel: 268242 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD

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SOUTH EAST Bradfield College An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

Open Mornings Whole School - 10:00am - 12:30pm Introductory talk 10:00am Saturday 22 September Saturday 13 October Saturday 17 November

Sixth Form Open Evening

Bradfield, Berkshire RG7 6AU T: 0118 964 4516 E: registrar@bradfieldcollege.org.uk W: bradfieldcollege.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Simon Henderson MA (Oxon)

Thursday 4 October at 6:00pm For further information, tel: 01372 473624 or email: jtilson@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

Co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 13-18.

Set in beautiful Berkshire countryside, on 250 acres in its own village. Outstanding pastoral care starts in co-ed boarding house in year nine, then moving into Senior Houses.

OpEn DAys: Every Saturday during term by appointment

Key facts school(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed

www.claremont-school.co.uk Independent education within your reach

Hampshire Collegiate School

OPEN MORNING Saturday 22nd September, 9.00 – 12.00

Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire S051 6ZE T: 01794 512206 E: joanne.baird@church-schools.com W: hampshirecs.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Hector MacDonald B.Sc. (Hons), MA, C.Chem., C.Sci., FRMS, FRSC

Hampshire Collegiate School is an independent day and boarding school, for boys and girls aged 2 1/2-18 years.

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.

Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 19

OPEn DayS: Thur 20 Sept 2012, 10.00am-3.00pm, Wed 10 Oct 2012, 6.00pm-9.00pm, Sat 12 Jan 2013, 9.00am-12.00 noon

Farringtons School

Exploration, Excitement, Achievement Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LRT: 020 8467 0256 www.farringtons.org.uk

F: 020 8467 5442

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 700 Boys: 391 (2½-18 years)

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Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £8,236 per term Full Boarding: from £10,295 per term

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SOUTH EAST Cranmore School

Handcross Park School

Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT T: 01483 280340 E: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk W: cranmoreprep.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Michael Connolly BSc BA MA MEd

Cranmore, one of Surrey’s leading independent boys prep schools, offers an unrivalled academic focus plus outstanding sports and music facilities that encourage the fulfilment of individual potential.

OpEn DAyS: Fri 21 and Sat 22 Sept 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon 10.30am Meet the Headmaster

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Boys Total pupils: 470 Boys: 460 (2½-13 years) Girls: 10 (2½-4 years)

Type: Day nursery: from £1,095 (3 mornings) per term Junior: £3,345 per term Senior: £4,025 per term

Heathfield School

Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6HF T: 01444 400526 E: registrar@handxpark.com W: handcrossparkschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Graeme Owton BA Hons QTS

Handcross Park is a family school with a strong academic record.

Set in extensive grounds, facilites include a swimming pool, sports hall, Music and Art & DT studios.

OpEn DayS: Sat 29 Sept 2012 and Tues 20 Nov 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm Please contact Registrar for information

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 350 Boys: 180 (2-13 years)

Girls: 170 (2-13 years) Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding nursery Day Fees: from £1,757 per term pre prep Day Fees: from £2,842 per term prep Day Fees: from £4,218 per term

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London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8BQ T: 01344 898342 E: registrar@heathfieldschool.net W: heathfieldschool.net Head Teacher: Mrs Jo Heywood BSc (Hons) Kingston, PGCE (Kingston)

Heathfield is a leading girls’ full boarding school where every girl excels due to the School’s outstanding pastoral care, academic provision and sense of traditional community spirit.

OpEn DAyS: Sat 3 Nov 2012 and Sat 2 Mar 2013, 10.00am-12.00 noon Contact Mrs Rebecca Farha, Registrar to reserve your place

Nursery, Infant and Junior School Saturday 13th October, 9.30am - 12.30pm Outstanding co-education for 3 to 18 year olds

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Senior School Saturday 6th October, 9.00am - 12.30pm Sixth Form Evening Thursday 15th November, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls (11-18 years) Total pupils: 200

Type: Full Boarding Full Boarding: £9,997 per term

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SOUTH EAST

KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL WITLEY

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Open Mornings 2012

15 September 11 October, 10 November Call 01428 686700 or visit www.kesw.org

An independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18

St Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 7JX T: 01462 432009 E: registrar@kingshottschool.com W: kingshottschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Iain Gilmour

Life at school is about Learning. But learning is more than simply an accumulation of information and facts. If that were so, school would be boring. Education at Kingshott is interesting. It is exciting, and it is varied.

OpEn Day: Sat 17 Nov 2012, 10.00am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 384 Boys: 232 (3-13 years)

Girls: 152 (3-13 years) Type: Day nursery Fees: from £1,590 per term pre prep: from £2,830 per term prep: £3,450 per term

Greene’s Tutorial College 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP T: 01865 248308 W: greenes.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Uffindell M.A. (Oxon), Cert. Ed. Admissions: Miss Carmen Prozzillo E: carmen.prozzillo@greenes.org.uk

For over 45 years Greene’s has offered thousands of students the benefits of courses based on the tutorial method of learning – with many of our carefully-selected tutors having trained at the University of Oxford. When you come to Greene’s you will find an educational environment emphasising both independence and responsibility.

At Greene’s you work under the guidance of a Personal Tutor who provides strategic guidance and direction for your studies and university entrance, ensures your studies are managed and well co-ordinated, develops your organisational and independent study skills, monitors your progress and supports your general welfare.

Greene’s is the ideal environment to develop your understanding of a subject and improve your grades. We have considerable experience preparing students for A levels, Oxford and Cambridge entrance, UCAS and U.S. university applications and preparation for U.S. SATs. Offering over forty subjects to our students, we excel at meeting the needs of the individual.

OPEn DAyS: Students and their families are welcome at any time by appointment with the Director of Studies

Key facts School(s): Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 200 Boys: 100 (16+ years) Girls: 100 (16+ years) Admissions: Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding www.independentschoolparent.com

Average Class Size: Sixth Form – 1-3 SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £17,600 for three A level subjects over 35 weeks Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, Pre U Exam Results (%): A Level: A*/A – 36%

Higher Education (%): Overall: 90%; Oxbridge: 2%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 40%; Overseas: 5% Special Educational needs: Moderate

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SOUTH EAST Lord Wandsworth College

Independent and co-educational for ages 11 - 18 years

Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TB T: 01256 862201 E: admissions@lordwandsworth.org W: lordwandsworth.org Head Teacher: Mr Fergus Livingstone MA Cantab

Open Events Thursday 27th September 6.30pm – 9.00pm Saturday 29th September 10.00am – 12.30pm

A-Level Forum - Sixth Form Entry Thursday 11th October 7.30pm

For further details contact: Tel 020 8546 5875

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registrar@kgs.org.uk www.kgs.org.uk

Excellent ‘all-round’ education in a beautiful, safe, countryside campus within an hour from London. Pupils consistently achieve beyond expectations in academics and extra-curricular activities.

OpEn Day: Sat 22 Sept 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 536 Boys: 367 (11-18 years) Girls: 169 (11-18 years)

Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £6,080 per term Weekly Boarding: from £8,140 per term Flexi Boarding: from £38 per night Full Boarding: from £8,140 per term

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SOUTH EAST

Set in 40 acres of stunning Surrey countryside, less than 50 minutes from London

Open Mornings 15th September and 13th October 10am – 12 noon A Co-educational Day, Weekly/Flexi Boarding Prep School, 7-13 years Entry points at 7+ and 11+ and intervening years if places available.

For further information please contact Fiona Bundock Tel: 01483 542051 Email: fmjb@cranprep.org Cranleigh Preparatory School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QH www.cranprep.org

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Cobham Hall, Cobham, Kent DA12 3BL T: 01474 823371 (main) 01474 825907 (admissions) W: cobhamhall.com Head Teacher: Mr Paul Mitchell BSc Admissions: Miss Andrea Milner E: enquiries@cobhamhall.com

As a Round Square school, the philosophy “there is more in you than you think” underpins everything we do.

We believe students achieve their best from exposure to a wide variety of opportunities and challenges that develop not only their academic potential but instils confidence, self-awareness and a sense of responsibility to contribute to the world. Girls practice the values of internationalism, democracy, environmentalism, adventure, leadership and service through a diverse range of activities, experiences and worldwide opportunities.

Located in a magnificent stately mansion in the Kent countryside, 17 minutes by train from London, a beautiful setting for an all-round education.

OpEn DAy: Sat 29 Sept 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 200 (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Senior – 15, Sixth Form – 10

Faith: Non-denominational www.independentschoolparent.com

SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £4,865 per term Weekly Boarding: from £7,349 per term Flexi Boarding: from £32 per night Full Boarding: from £7,349 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: IB Special Educational needs: Mild

notable Alumni: Mishal Hussain, Presenter & Reporter; Annabelle Bond,Adverturer; Kate French, Modern Pentathlete; Amelia Troubridge, Photographer; Alex Crawford OBE, Reporter

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SOUTH EAST

Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls aged 11 to 18

• Experience teaching the IB Diploma for over 30 years

• Scholarships and bursaries available • Multilingualism: up to 9 languages taught

• Exclusive pre-IB Middle Years Programme • Nurture and support: girls gain excellent results

• Internationalism: over 40 nationalities, yet one shared mission

• Places achieved at top Universities worldwide

• All faiths welcome

Please contact: admissions@marymountlondon.com www.marymountlondon.com Tel: 020 8949 0571 George Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7PE.

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Tel: 01323 644144 www.moirahouse.co.uk

Pennthorpe School

OPEN MORNING 29/09/12 10-12.30am

Inspiring women of the future MiniMoho Nursery For boys and girls 2 to 4 years Pre-Prep & Junior School For girls 4 to 11 years Senior School and Sixth Form For girls 11 to 18 years

• Termly Open Mornings • Excellence in Education • International in flavour, Global perspective

Charity Commission Reference No 307072

Church Street, Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, West Sussex RH12 3HJ T: 01403 822391 E: flong@pennthorpe.com W: pennthorpe.com Head Teacher: Mr Matthew King BA Hons

Pennthorpe is a school for all rounders – academic excellence is important, but our superb new art and design centre along with our inspirational music and performing arts departments allow our children to excel in many other areas too.

OpEN DayS: Sat 29 Sept and Tues 2 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon Please contact Mrs Fiona Long for further information

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 340 Boys: 227 (2-13 years)

Girls: 113 (2-13 years) Type: Day Nursery: from £490 for 2 sessions per week per term prep: from £3,550 per term

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SOUTH EAST Pipers Corner School

Portsmouth High School

Pipers Lane, Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP15 6LP T: 01494 718255 E: theschool@piperscorner.co.uk W: piperscorner.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford BA Hons (Exeter), PGCE

At Pipers Corner all girls are supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. Our nurturing, encouraging environment enables them to grow into mature, confident and independent individuals.

OPEn Day: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.00am-1.00pm

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 527 (3-18 years)

Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3EQ T: 023 9282 6714 E: admissions@por.gdst.net W: portsmouthhigh.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jane Prescott BSc NPQH

Portsmouth High School has been successfully educating girls since 1882. The school is committed to academic excellence and encouraging girls to be creative, independent and ambitious in a caring and friendly environment.

OPEn DayS: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm – Open Doors Events 9.00am to 11.00am to see the school in action on a normal working day: Wed 28 Nov 2012, Thurs 14 Mar 2013, Tues 30 Apr 2013

Key facts Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £2,410 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,250 per term Full Boarding: from £6,330 per term

School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Type: Day Total pupils: 435

nursery Fees: £2,221 per term Pre Prep Fees: £2,689 per term Prep Fees: £2,689 per term Senior Fees: £3,710 per term

GODALMING SURREY Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18

GSA Independent Girls’ Boarding and Day School 11-18

Open Afternoon Saturday 6 October 2.00 - 4.00 pm Come and tour the school, meet staff and girls, and listen to talks by our Headmistress, Mrs Jo-Anne Duncan.

The last tours will take place at 3.30 pm.

Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Heather Baim, on 01462 443888 or registrar@princesshelenacollege.co.uk for further information.

www.princesshelenacollege.co.uk Registered charity number 311064

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Registered Charity No. 312038

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Sat 29th Sept and Sat 6th Oct 9.00 - 10.30am Gatton Park Reigate Surrey RH2 0TD www.raa-school.co.uk 01737 649001

A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, in a beautiful 120 acre estate close to London Open events and private tours arranged throughout the year. Scholarships and bursaries available.

Tel: 01707 602500 www.queenswood.org Shepherd’s Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6NS Queenswood is a registered charity (311060) dedicated to girls’ education

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St James Senior Boys School

Church Road, Ashford, Surrey TW15 3DZ T: 01784 266 930 (main) 01784 266 933 (admissions) W: stjamesboys.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr David Boddy MA DipJ FIoD Admissions: Mr Patrick Lawler E: admissions@stjamesboys.co.uk St James Senior Boys School was founded in 1975. It has a distinctive philosophic approach to education which includes meditative practices. Entry is by 11+ Entrance Exams and Common Entrance at 13+, but the interview is considered most important as character and interests tend to define the boys that thrive in this school. It is academically strong, last year recording 61% A*A at GCSE and 50% A*A at A Level and 100 % passes throughout. Music, speech and especially singing are highly regarded as vital aids to emotional development.

St James Senior Boys moved from Twickenham to Ashford in 2010 where it now occupies an outstanding Victorian Gothic building set in 32 acres, including a lake and an all-weather hockey pitch. Sport also thrives here, as do many extra curricular activities, and boys often find themselves representing their school and counties. The school, with 380 boys, also offers weekly boarding.

OPEN DAyS: Thurs 8 Nov 2012, 6.00pm-9.00pm, Sat 10 Nov 2012, 9.30am-1.00pm

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SOUTH EAST St Lawrence College

St Leonards-Mayfield School

Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE T: 01843 587666 E: ah@slcuk.com W: slcuk.com Head Teacher: Rev. Mark Aitken

The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6PH T: 01435 874642 E: admissions@mayfieldgirls.org W: mayfieldgirls.org Head Teacher: Miss Antonia Beary MA, MPhil (Cantab), PGCE

Exceptional modern and traditional facilities set in a spacious campus offering a modern, forward-thinking approach to education, an innovative curriculum and outstanding sporting excellence.

OpEn DAys: Nursery & Junior: Fri 5 Oct, 10am-3pm; Senior: Sat 6 Oct, 10.45am-2pm; Sixth Form: Wed 10 Oct 2012, 5pm-7pm

Key facts school(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 500 Boys: 290 (3-18 years) Girls: 210 (3-18 years)

Type: Day, Full Boarding nursery: from £18 per session prep Day Fees: from £2,099 per term prep Boarding: from £6,905 per term senior Day Fees: from £5,090 per term senior Boarding: from £9,188 per term

A Catholic school for girls which welcomes students of all faiths and none, St Leonards-Mayfield School combines extraordinary care and warmth with modern, forward-thinking education.

OPEN DayS: Thur 20 Sept, Sat 6 Oct, Fri 9 Nov 2012, 9.30am-1.00pm Please telephone the Admissions Registrar to book your place

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 380 (11-18 yrs) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding

Day Fees: from £5,816 per term Weekly Boarding: from £9,177 per term Flexi Boarding: £45 per night Full Boarding: from £9,177 per term

St Catherine’s, Bramley Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF T: 01483 893363 (main) 01483 899609 (admissions) W: stcatherines.info Head Teacher: Mrs Alice Phillips MA (Cantab) Admissions: Mrs Judy Corben E: schooladmissions@stcatherines.info

Situated 3 miles south of Guildford in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Catherine’s provides an all-round, outstanding education for girls. Examination results are always impressive. Small classes, dedicated teachers and high expectations of the girls ensure excellent academic provision. The School is proud of its exceptional levels of pastoral care afforded each individual girl, underpinned by a very popular and well-established House system. We offer a huge raft of extra-curricular activities.

Girls have access to exceptional facilities including a multipurpose sports hall, fitness suite and indoor pool. The auditorium has superb acoustics for music and drama.

OpEn DAyS: Thur 13 Sept 2012, Wed 10 Oct 2012, Tue 6 Nov 2012, from 9.30am – Please book a place with the Registrar

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 880 (4-18 years) Admissions: School Exam Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 18, Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 8

Faith: Church of England pRE-pREp – Day Fees: from £2,565 per term pREp – Day Fees: from £4,330 per term

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SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £5,220 per term Flexi Boarding: from £60 per night Full Boarding: from £8,590 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): A Level: A*/A – 91%; GCSE: A*/A – 92%; IGCSE – 90% Higher Education (%): Overall: 100%; Oxbridge: 17%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 93% Special Educational needs: Mild

name of prep School: St Catherine’s Preparatory School Feeder Schools: St Hilary’s Godalming, Halstead, St Ives, Amesbury notable Alumni: Juliet Stevenson, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood, actors; Francine Stock, Radio Journalist; Davina McCall, TV personality; Elinor Goodman, Political Journalist; UA Fanthorpe, Poet; Fay Maschler, Food Critic; Zena Skinner, TV Cook & Food Writer; Prof Carys Bannister, neuro-surgeon AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 89

SOUTH EAST Discovering and developing the talent in everyone

St. Mary’s School

“An oustanding and modern girls’ boarding school.”

ISI Inspection

94 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 8JQ T: 01753 883370 E: registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk W: stmarysschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jean Ross BA NPQH

At St. Mary’s we develop talented, caring, creative and successful learners with the confidence and character to achieve the best that they can. An emphasis on acedmic excellence is reflected in the exam results, whilst the broad and rich curriculum fully prepares girls for the opportunities and challenges of the adult world.

OPEn Day: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 320 (3-18) years Type: Day

nursery Fees: from £124 per week Pre-Prep: from £214 per week Prep: from £310 per week Senior: from £430 per week

29 September 2012 at 9.45am Prospectus, to arrange a visit and further information from the Admissions Office admissions@tudorhallschool.com 01295 756276 Wykham Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9UR A registered charity Reg No 1042783

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Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks

Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3UL T: 01732 451334 E: registrar@walthamstowhall.kent.sch.uk W: walthamstow-hall.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jill Milner MA, Oxon

A thriving, supportive community where inspirational teaching, fantastic facilities, and a rich curriculum and extra-curricular programme prepares students for exciting, successful lives at school and beyond.

OpEN DayS: Sat 22 Sept 2012, Thur 14 Mar 2013 10.00am-12 noon

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 580 (3-18 years)

Open Morning

Type: Day Nursery Fees: from £245 per term pre prep: from £3,100 per term prep: £3,850 per term Senior: from £5,260 per term

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Wellesley House

114 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2DG T: 01843 862991 E: hmsec@wellesleyhouse.net W: wellesleyhouse.org Head Teacher: Mr Simon O’Malley MA (Hons.) PGCE

Small, co-educational boarding prep school consistently punching above its weight. Excellent pastoral care. Proven academic success.

Sport. Music. Drama. Bus transfer to London. A must see.

OpEn Day: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm Please contact the Headmaster’s Secretary to book a place

Key facts School(s): Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 142 Boys: 85 (7-13 years)

Girls: 57 (7-13 years) Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Day Fees: from £4,875 per term Full Boarding: from £7,250 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH EAST

Thornton College School for Girls Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 0HJ T: 01280 812610 W: thorntoncollege.com Head Teacher: Miss Agnes Williams Cert Ed, BEd, Adv Dip Ed Admissions: Mrs Claire Ballantyne E: registrar@thorntoncollege.com

Thornton provides girls with an exceptional all-round education and is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the country. High academic standards and outstanding teaching ensures excellent academic results (56% of GCSE grades at A*/A). We are a Christian school (Catholic foundation) and have a strong focus on pastoral care. We firmly believe that happy children are successful children and provide a positive and motivational environment in which to learn and grow.

Our boarding houses are small and friendly, creating a family atmosphere. Staff:pupil ratios are high allowing for plenty of time for individual care and attention.

For confident, successful, well-mannered girls, put your faith in Thornton.

OpEn DAy: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 2.00pm-4.00pm Please call to book a place

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior Gender: Girls Total pupils: 370 (2.5-16 years) Admissions: Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 14, Senior – 18

Faith: Christian (Catholic Foundation)

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nURSERy – Day Fees: from £210 per week pRE-pREp – Day Fees: from £2,369 per term pREp – Day Fees: from £2,589 per term Weekly Boarding: from £3,941 per term Flexi Boarding: from £30 per night Full Boarding: from £4,994 per term SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £3,789 per term Weekly Boarding: from £4,994 per term

Flexi Boarding: from £30 per night Full Boarding: from £6,210 per term Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 56% Special Educational needs: Mild Feeder Schools: MKPS, Fernwood, Swanbourne House, Beachborough, Winchester House, The Grove, Ladymede, St. Georges plus numerous primary schools AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 91

SOUTH EAST Woldingham School

Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey CR3 7YA T: 01883 349431 (main) 01883 654206 (admissions) W: woldinghamschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Jayne Triffitt MA (Oxon) Admissions: Linda Underwood E: registrar@woldinghamschool.co.uk Woldingham is situated south east of London, inside the M25. The school is 35 minutes from London by train. A stunning Jacobean house is the centre piece of the idyllic setting in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An intensive yet sympathetic buildings programme has now furnished the school with some of the most impressive facilities of any school or university in the country. Following a recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, the school, confidently led by Jayne Triffitt MA (Oxon) since 2007, was placed in the top band ‘excellent’ (equivalent to Ofsted’s ‘outstanding’) in all areas of activity.

OPEn DAY: Sat 29 Sept 2012, 10.00am-1.00pm No appointment necessary. Sat Nav postcode: CR3 7LR

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total Pupils: 530 (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Senior – 15, Sixth Form – 10

Faith: Roman Catholic SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £6,205 per term Full Boarding: from £9,920 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 70%; A Level: A*/A – 57% Higher Education (%): Overall: 100%; Oxbridge: 2%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 69% Special Educational needs: Mild, Moderate notable Alumni: Clarissa Dickson Wright, celebrity chef and television personality; Dame Mary Douglas, social anthropologist; Vivien Leigh, actress; Monique Sylvaine Viner, British judge; Caroline Waldegrave, cookery writer and health-food expert; president of the Hospital Caterers Association; Caroline Wyatt, BBC news journalist; Louise Mensch, Conservative MP for Corby (2010–2012), novelist (as Louise Bagshawe); Tilly Bagshawe, journalist and writer; Leslie Ferrar, treasurer to Charles, Prince of Wales; Carey Mulligan, Academy Award-nominated actress.

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York House School

Sarratt Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 4LW T: 01923 772 395 E: yhsoffice@york-house.com W: york-house.com Head Teacher: Mr Jon Gray BA (Hons) P.G.C.E.

York House School is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 13 in Hertfordshire with new Headmaster Mr Jon Gray starting in September 2012.

OpEn DayS: Thurs 4 Oct and Sat 6 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon March and May 2013

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed

Total pupils: 244 (3-13 years) Type: Day

Great Walstead School where the possibilities, and the grounds, are endless.

Open Mornings 12th & 13th October starting at 10am.

To book a visit call

01444 483528 or email registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk,

we would love to show you around www.greatwalstead.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH EAST Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5LX T: 01442 824255 W: tringpark.com Principal: Mr Stefan Anderson MA (Cantab) BMus, ARCM, ARCT, ARCO Admissions: Mrs Adelia Wood-Smith E: info@tringpark.com Tring Park School for the Performing Arts offers a unique opportunity for gifted young people, regardless of means or background, to specialise in Ballet, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre or Music, whilst gaining an excellent academic education to GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC and A level. Recent successes include three alumni all appearing in principal roles in Mamma Mia, Amy Nuttall and Jessica Brown Findlay both in major roles in ITV’s Downton Abbey. Young graduate Lily James stars in the film Fast

Girls and as Desdemona in Shakespeare’s Othello. Tyrone Singleton and Max Westwell are both Soloists at Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

OPEN DAyS: 5, 11 and 12 Oct 2012, 10.00am-3.30pm The opportunity to see a performance

Key facts School(s): Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 317 Boys: 88 (8-19 years) Girls: 229 (8-19 years) Type: Day, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 14, Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 15

Faith: Church of England PREP – Day Fees: from £4,290 per term Full Boarding: from £7,095 per term SENIOR – Day Fees: from £6,700 per term Full Boarding: from £10,030 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level

Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 29.9%; A Level: A*/A – 23.9% Higher Education (%): Most students go straight to ballet/dance companies, stage and drama schools. Approx 10% go to university to study subjects unrelated to the performing arts.

Notable Alumni: Actresses: Caroline Quentin, Jane Seymour, Thandie Newton

Windlesham House School Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4AY T: 01903 874700 (main) 01903 874701 (admissions) W: windlesham.com Head Teacher: Mr Richard Foster BEd (Hons) Admissions: Mrs Sharon Sampson E: ssampson@windlesham.com Established in 1837 and set in fabulous grounds of over 60 acres; our dynamic, enthusiastic staff provide a warm and caring atmosphere where children are valued as individuals. Whatever their ability and wherever their strengths lie, each child is nurtured to fulfil their potential – in academia, sport, music drama and art.

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 359 Boys: 203 (4-13 years) Girls: 156 (4-13 years) Type: Day, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 15 PRE PREP – Day Fees: from £2,730 per term PREP – Day Fees: from £6,300 per term Full Boarding: from £7,300 per term Special Educational Needs: Mild www.independentschoolparent.com

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SOUTH EAST BErkSHirE The Abbey Junior School reading, rG2 7Ar theabbey.co.uk

The Abbey School reading, rG1 5DZ theabbey.co.uk

Bradfield College Bradfield, rG7 6AU bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Eagle House

Ludgrove

St George’s School

Sandhurst, GU47 8PH eaglehouseschool.com

Wokingham, rG40 3AB ludgrove.net

Ascot, SL5 7DZ stgeorges-ascot.org.uk

Elstree School

LVS Ascot

St George’s School

reading, rG7 5TD elstreeschool.org.uk

Ascot, SL5 8Dr lvs.ascot.sch.uk

Windsor, SL4 1QF stgwindsor.co.uk

Eton College

The Marist School

St John’s Beaumont

Windsor, SL4 6DW etoncollege.com

Ascot, SL5 7PS themaristschools.com

Old Windsor, SL4 2Jn stjohnsbeaumont.org.uk

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Eton End PnEU School

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Datchet, SL3 9AX etonend.org

Brigidine School Windsor Windsor, SL4 2AX brigidine.org.uk

reading, rG1 5JT st-josephs.reading.sch.uk

reading, rG8 7SF oratoryprep.co.uk

Heathfield School

St Mary’s Ascot

The Oratory School

Ascot, SL5 8BQ heathfieldschool.net

Brockhurst and Marlston House School

St Joseph’s College

Oratory Prep School

Ascot, SL5 9JF st-marys-ascot.co.uk

reading, rG8 0PJ oratory.co.uk

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Hermitage, rG18 9UL brockmarl.org.uk

St Piran’s School

Hemdean House School

Padworth College

reading, rG4 7SD hemdeanhouse.co.uk

reading, rG7 4nr padworth.com

newbury, rG19 8LD cheamschool.com

Herries School

Pangbourne College

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Dean, SL6 9BD herries.org.uk

reading, rG8 8LA pangbournecollege.com

Highfield School

Papplewick School

Maidenhead, SL6 1PD highfieldprep.org

Ascot, SL5 7LH papplewick.org.uk

Claire’s Court School Junior Boys

Holme Grange School

Queen Anne’s School

The Village Montessori nursery School

Maidenhead, SL6 3QE clairescourt.com

Wokingham, rG30 3AL holmegrange.org

Caversham, rG4 6DX qas.org.uk

Southend, rG7 6HW montessorinursery.org.uk

Claire’s Court School Senior Boys

Horris Hill School

reading Blue Coat School

Waverley School

newbury, rG20 9DJ horrishill.com

Sonning-on-Thames, rG4 6SU rbcs.org.uk

Wokingham, rG40 4yD waverleyschool.org.uk

Hurst Lodge School

St Andrew’s School

Wellington College

Ascot, SL5 9JU hurstlodge.co.uk

reading, rG8 8QA standrewspangbourne.co.uk

Crowthorne, rG45 7PU wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Lambrook School

St Bernard’s Prep School

nr Ascot, rG42 6LU lambrook.berks.sch.uk

Slough, SL1 1TB stbernardsprep.org

Leighton Park School

St Edward’s Prep School

reading, rG2 7ED leightonpark.com

reading, rG30 2JH stedwards.org.uk

Luckley-Oakfield School

St Gabriel’s School

Wokingham, rG40 3EU luckley.wokingham.sch.uk

newbury, rG20 9BD stgabriels.co.uk

Cheam School

Claire’s Court School Girls Maidenhead, SL6 6AW clairescourt.com

Maidenhead, SL6 8TE clairescourt.com

Crosfields School reading, rG2 9BL crosfields.com

Dolphin School Hurst, rG10 0Fr dolphinschool.com

Downe House School Thatcham, rG18 9JJ downehouse.net

Maidenhead, SL6 7LZ stpirans.co.uk

Sunningdale School Sunningdale, SL5 9Py sunningdaleschool.co.uk

Upton House School Windsor, SL4 3DF uptonhouse.org.uk

BUCkinGHAMSHirE Akeley Wood School Junior Buckingham, Mk19 6DA akeleywoodschool.co.uk

Akeley Wood School Senior (11-13 years) Buckingham, Mk18 5An akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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SOUTH EAST Akeley Wood School Senior (13-18 years) Buckingham, MK18 5AE akeleywoodschool.co.uk

High March School

Wycombe Abbey School

Farnborough Hill

Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ highmarch.co.uk

High Wycombe, HP11 1PE wycombeabbey.com

Farnborough, GU14 8AT farnborough-hill.org.uk

Ashfold Preparatory School

Kingscote Pre-Preparatory School

Aylesbury, HP18 9NG ashfoldschool.co.uk

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8PZ kingscoteschool.info

The Beacon

Maltman’s Green

Amersham, HP6 5PF beaconschool.co.uk

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR maltmansgreen.com

Broughton Manor Preparatory School

Milton Keynes Preparatory School

Milton Keynes, MK10 9AA bmprep.co.uk

Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG mkprep.co.uk

Caldicott

Pipers Corner School

Slough, SL2 3SL caldicott.com

High Wycombe, HP15 6LP piperscorner.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE Alton Convent School Alton, GU34 2NG altonconvent.org.uk

Ballard School New Milton, BH25 5SU ballardschool.co.uk

Bedales School Petersfield, GU32 2DG bedales.org.uk

Bedales School - Dunannie Petersfield, GU32 2DP bedales.org.uk

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Chesham Preparatory School Chesham, HP5 3QF cheshamprep.co.uk

Dair House School Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY dairhouse.co.uk

Davenies School Beaconsfield, HP9 1AA davenies.co.uk

Gateway School Great Missenden, HP16 9AA gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk

Gayhurst School Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ gayhurstschool.co.uk

Godstowe Preparatory School High Wycombe, HP13 6PR godstowe.org

Griffin House Preparatory School Aylesbury, HP 17 0XP griffinhouseschool.co.uk

The Grove Independent School Milton Keynes, MK5 8HD groveindependentschool.co.uk

Heatherton House School Amersham, HP6 5QB heathertonhouse.co.uk

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Forres Sandle Manor Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS fsmschool.com

GEMS Sherfield Hook, RG27 0HU sherfieldschool.co.uk

The Gregg School Southampton, SO18 2GF gregg.southampton.sch.uk

Hampshire Collegiate Junior School Romsey, SO51 6ZA hampshirecs.org.uk

Hampshire Collegiate School

St Mary’s School

Bedales School - Dunhurst

Romsey, SO51 6ZE hampshirecs.org.uk

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ stmarysschool.co.uk

Petersfield, GU32 2DR bedales.org.uk

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St Teresa’s School Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW st-teresas.bucks.sch.uk

Stowe School Stowe, MK18 5EH stowe.co.uk

Swanbourne House School Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ swanbourne.org

Boundary Oak School Fareham, PO17 5BL boundaryoak.co.uk

Brookham School Liphook, GU30 7LQ highfieldschool.org.uk/brookham

Churcher’s College Petersfield, GU31 4AS churcherscollege.com

Thornton College

Churcher’s College Junior School

Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ thorntoncollege.com

Liphook, GU30 7HT churcherscollege.com

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Thorpe House School Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA thorpehouse.co.uk

Walton Pre-Prep School and Nursery Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB waltonpps.co.uk

The Webber Independent School Milton Keynes, MK14 6DP webberindependentschool.com

Highfield School Liphook, GU30 7LQ highfieldschool.org.uk

Hill Head Preparatory School Fareham, PO14 3LW hill-head-prep-school.co.uk

Hordle Walhampton School Lymington, SO41 5ZG hordlewalhampton.co.uk

King Edward VI School Southampton, SO15 5UQ kes.hants.sch.uk

Lord Wandsworth College

Daneshill Preparatory School

Hook, RG29 1TB lordwandsworth.org

Hook, RG27 0AR daneshillprepschool.com

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Ditcham Park School Petersfield, GU31 5RN ditchampark.com

Durlston Court School New Milton, BH25 7AQ durlstoncourt.co.uk

Farleigh School Andover, SP11 7PW farleighschool.com

Mayville High School Southsea, PO5 2PE mayvillehighschool.com

Moyles Court School Ringwood, BH24 3NF moylescourt.co.uk

The Pilgrims’ School Winchester, SO23 9LT thepilgrims-school.co.uk

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SOUTH EAST The Portsmouth Grammar School Portsmouth, PO1 2LN pgs.org.uk

Stanbridge Earls School

Berkhamsted Girls School

Howe Green House School

romsey, SO51 0ZS stanbridgeearls.co.uk

Berkhamsted, HP4 3BG berkhamstedschool.org

Bishop’s Stortford, cM22 7UF howesgreenhouseschool.co.uk

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Steventon Montessori School

Portsmouth High School

Nr Basingstoke, rG25 3Bd steventonchildrenshouse.co.uk

Southsea, PO5 3ES portsmouthhigh.co.uk

romsey, SO51 9ZH stroud-romsey.com

Southsea, PO5 3EQ portsmouthhigh.co.uk

Twyford School

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Winchester, SO21 1NW twyfordschool.com

Prince’s Mead School Winchester, SO21 1AN princesmeadschool.org.uk

West Hill Park

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Titchfield, PO14 4BS westhillpark.com

rookwood School

Winchester college

Andover, SP10 3AL rookwood.hants.sch.uk

Winchester, SO23 9NA winchestercollege.org

St John’s college

Wykeham House School

Southsea, PO5 3QW stjohnscollege.co.uk

Fareham, PO16 0BW wykehamhouse.com

St Neot’s Preparatory School

yateley Manor School

Hook, rG27 0PN st-neots-prep.co.uk

yateley, GU46 7UQ yateleymanor.com

Abbot’s Hill School Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8rP abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

Winchester, SO21 1HA stswithuns.com

Elstree, Nr Watford Wd6 3AJ aldenham.com

Southampton, SO17 1EJ stwinifreds.southampton.sch.uk

Hitchin, SG4 7JX kingshottschool.com

Bishop’s Stortford, cM23 2PJ bishops-stortford-college.herts.sch.uk

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

charlotte House Prep School

Little Acorns Montessori School

rickmansworth, Wd3 4dU charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk

Bushey, Wd23 2ES littleacorns-montessori.org

Edge Grove

Lochinver House School

radlett, Wd25 8NL edgegrove.com

Potters Bar, EN6 1LW lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk

Egerton rothesay School

Lockers Park

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ eger-roth.co.uk

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

Francis House Preparatory School

Lyonsdown School New Barnet, EN5 1SA lyonsdownschool.co.uk

Tring, HP23 4dL francishouseschool.co.uk

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls

Aldwickbury School

Farnborough, GU14 6PA salesiancollege.com

Harpenden, AL5 1Ad aldwickbury.org.uk

Seedlings Montessori

Beechwood Park

Southampton, SO18 5rJ seedlingsmontessori.co.uk

Sherborne House School

Haileybury college Hertford, SG13 7NU haileybury.com

Princess Helena college

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Hitchin, SG4 7rT princesshelenacollege.co.uk

Haresfoot Preparatory School

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ haresfoot.hert.sch.uk

Purcell School of Music Bushey, Wd23 2TS purcell-school.org

Hertford, SG14 3NG heathmount.org

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Queenswood School

Berkhamsted Boys School

chandler’s Ford, S053 1EU sherbornehouse.co.uk

Northwood, HA6 2HT mtsn.org.uk

rickmansworth, Wd3 1LW northwoodprep.co.uk

Heath Mount School

St Albans, AL3 8AW beechwoodpark.net

Shenley, Wd7 9BG manorlodgeschool.com

Northwood Prep

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Salesian college

Manor Lodge School

Merchant Taylors’ School

Elstree, Wd6 3BT habsgirls.org.uk

Aldenham School

St Winifred’s School

Bishop’s Stortford college

Elstree, Wd6 3AF habsboys.org.uk

HErTFOrdSHirE

St Swithun’s School

Kingshott School

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

St Nicolas’ School Fleet, GU52 0rF st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

Bushey, Wd23 4EB immanuelcollege.co.uk

Berkhamsted, HP4 3yP berkhamstedschool.org

Stroud School

Portsmouth High School Senior and Sixth Form

immanuel college

Berkhamsted Preparatory School

Hatfield, AL9 6NS queenswood.org

Berkhamsted, HP4 2BB berkhamstedschool.org

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Pre Prep

Prep

Senior

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SOUTH EAST The Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk

St Albans High School for Girls St Albans, AL1 3SJ stahs.org.uk

St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ stahs.org.uk

St Albans School St Albans, AL3 4HB st-albans.herts.sch.uk

Sherrardswood School Welwyn, AL6 0BJ sherrardswood.co.uk

Beechwood Sacred Heart School Tunbridge Wells, Tn2 3QD beechwood.org.uk

Stanborough Primary and nursery School

Benenden School

Watford, WD25 0DQ stanboroughprimary.org.uk

cranbrook, Tn17 4AA benenden.kent.sch.uk

Dulwich Preparatory School cranbrook, Tn17 3nP dcpskent.org

Farringtons School chislehurst, BR7 6LR farringtons.org.uk SEE EnHAncED EnTRy

Stanborough School

Bethany School

Fosse Bank School

Watford, WD25 9JT spsch.org

cranbrook, Tn17 1LB bethanyschool.org.uk

Hildenborough, Tn11 8nD fossebankschool.co.uk

SEE EnHAncED EnTRy

Stormont Potters Bar, En6 5HA stormont.herts.sch.uk

Bickley Park School Bromley, BR1 2DS bickleyparkschool.co.uk

Gads Hill School Rochester, ME3 7PA gadshill.org

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Bishop challoner School

The Granville Pre-Preparatory School

St christopher School

Tring, HP23 5LX tringpark.com

Bromley, BR2 0BS bishopchallonerschool.com

Sevenoaks, Tn13 3LJ granvilleschool.org

Letchworth Garden city, SG6 3JZ stchris.co.uk

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Bromley High School

Hilden Grange School

Bromley, BR1 2TW bromleyhigh.gdst.net

Tonbridge, Tn10 3BX hildengrange.co.uk

Bronte nursery

Hilden Oaks School & nursery

Gravesend, DA11 0HU brontenursery.co.uk

Tonbridge, Tn10 3BU hildenoaks.co.uk

Bronte School

Holmewood House School

Gravesend, DA11 OHn bronteschool.co.uk

Tunbridge Wells, Tn3 0EB holmewood.kent.sch.uk

canterbury Steiner School

Junior King’s School

canterbury, cT4 5RU canterburysteinerschool.co.uk

canterbury, cT2 OAy junior-kings.co.uk

Ryde School

cATS college canterbury

Kent college

Ryde, PO33 3BE rydeschool.org.uk

canterbury, cT1 3LQ catscollege.com

Tunbridge Wells, Tn2 4AX kent-college.co.uk

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St columba’s college St Albans, AL3 4AW stcolumbascollege.org

St Edmund’s college Ware, SG11 1DS stedmundscollege.org SEE EnHAncED EnTRy

Twinkle Stars Montessori Barnet, En5 1JE twinkle-stars.co.uk

Westbrook Hay Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF westbrookhay.co.uk

york House School

St Francis’ college

Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW york-house.com

Letchworth Garden city, SG6 3PJ st-francis.herts.sch.uk

SEE EnHAncED EnTRy

St Hilda’s School Harpenden, AL5 2ES sthildasharpenden.co.uk

St Hilda’s School Bushey, WD23 3DA sthildas-school.co.uk

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St Joseph’s In The Park School

Ashford Friars Preparatory School

Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX stjosephsinthepark.co.uk

Ashford, Tn23 3DJ ashfordschool.co.uk

St Margaret’s School

Ashford School

Bushey, WD23 1DT stmargaretsbushey.co.uk

Ashford, Tn24 8PB ashfordschool.co.uk

St Martha’s

Babington House School

Hadley Wood, En4 0nJ st-marthas.co.uk

chislehurst, BR7 5ES babingtonhouse.com

cobham Hall

Kent college

cobham, DA12 3BL cobhamhall.com

canterbury, cT2 9DT kentcollege.com

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combe Bank School Sevenoaks, Tn14 6AE combebank.kent.sch.uk

Derwent Lodge Tonbridge, Tn11 0nJ somerhill.org

Dover college Dover, cT17 9RH dovercollege.org.uk

Kent college nursery, Infant & Junior School canterbury, cT2 9AQ kentcollege.com

King’s Rochester Rochester, ME1 1UB kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Pre-Prep and nursery Rochester, ME1 1RH kings-rochester.co.uk

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SOUTH EAST King’s School

St Joseph’s Convent School

Tonbridge School

Chandlings School

Canterbury, CT1 2ES kings-school.co.uk

Gravesend, DA12 1NR sjcps.org

Tonbridge, TN9 1JP tonbridge-school.co.uk

Oxford, OX1 5ND chandlings.org.uk

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Lorenden Preparatory School

St Lawrence College

Faversham, ME13 0EN lorenden.org.uk

Ramsgate, CT11 7AE slcuk.com

Marlborough House School

St Lawrence College School

Cranbrook, TN18 4PY marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Ramsgate, CT11 7AF slcuk.com

Walthamstow Hall Junior School

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Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Mead School

Walthamstow Hall

Christ Church Cathedral School

Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Oxford, OX1 1QW cccs.org.uk

Cokethorpe School Witney, OX29 7PU cokethorpe.org.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

St Michael’s Preparatory School

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN meadschool.info

The New Beacon Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB newbeacon.org.uk

Otford, TN14 5SA stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

Wellesley House

Saint Ronan’s

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU theprep.org.uk

Northbourne Park School Pre-Prep and Nursery

Cranford House School Wallingford, OX10 9HT cranfordhouse.net

Sidcup, DA15 7DU westlodge.org.uk

d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford, OX2 6HX doverbroecks.com

Wickham Court School West Wickham, BR4 9HW wickhamcourt.org

Sevenoaks School

Deal, CT14 0NJ northbournepark.com

Abingdon, OX13 6JL cothill.net

West Lodge School

Sevenoaks Preparatory School

Deal, CT14 0NW northbournepark.com

Cothill House

Broadstairs, CT10 2DG wellesley.kent.sch.uk

Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ saintronans.co.uk

Northbourne Park School Prep

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

d’Overbroeck’s College Oxford, OX2 6JX doverbroecks.com

Yardley Court Boys Prep School

Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU sevenoaksschool.org

Rochester Independent College

Solefield Preparatory School

Rochester, ME1 1XF rochester-college.org

Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH solefieldschool.org

Rose Hill School

Somerhill

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY rosehillschool.co.uk

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org

Russell House School

Spring Grove School

Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU russellhouseschool.co.uk

Wye, TN25 5EZ springgroveschool.co.uk

Sackville School

Steephill School

Hildenborough, TN11 9HN sackvilleschool.co.uk

Longfield, DA3 7BG steephill.co.uk

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Dragon School Oxford, OX2 6SS dragonschool.org

OXFORDSHIRE Abingdon Preparatory School

Ferndale Preparatory School Faringdon, SN7 7JF ferndaleschool.co.uk

Frilford, OX13 5NX abingdon.org.uk/prep

Greene’s Tutorial College

Abingdon School

Oxford, OX1 1BP greenes.org.uk

Abingdon, OX14 1DE abingdon.org.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

St David’s College

Bloxham School

Sutton Valence Preparatory School

West Wickham, BR4 0QS stdavidscollege.com

Maidstone, ME17 3RF svs.org.uk

St Edmund’s School

Sutton Valence School

Canterbury, CT2 8HU stedmunds.org.uk

Headington Preparatory School

Banbury, OX15 4PE bloxhamschool.com

Maidstone, ME17 3HL svs.org.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Oxford, OX3 7PB headington.org

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Bruern Abbey School

Headington School

Chesterton, OX26 1UY bruernabbey.org

Oxford, OX3 7TD headington.org

Carrdus School

Kingham Hill School

Banbury, OX17 2BS carrdusschool.co.uk

Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH kinghamhill.org.uk

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SOUTH EAST Magdalen College School

St Hugh’s

Amesbury School

Claremont Fan Court School

Oxford, OX4 1DZ mcsoxford.org

Faringdon, Sn7 8PT st-hughs.co.uk

Hindhead, GU26 6BL amesburyschool.co.uk

Esher, KT10 9Ly claremont-school.co.uk

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

The Manor Preparatory School Abingdon, OX13 6Ln manorprep.org

Moulsford School Wallingford, OX10 9Hr moulsford.com

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Shiplake College

Barfield School

Henley-on-Thames, rG9 4BW shiplake.org.uk

Farnham, GU10 1PB barfieldschool.com

Sibford School Banbury, OX15 5QL sibford.oxon.sch.uk

Oxford, OX1 3UA newcollege.oxon.sch.uk

Oxford, OX2 7En summerfields.com

Tudor Hall Banbury, OX16 9Ur tudorhallschool.com SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Our Lady’s Abingdon Senior School Abingdon, OX14 3PS olab.org.uk

Windrush Valley School Ascott-under-Wychwood, OX7 6An windrushvalleyschool.co.uk

Oxford High School

Wychwood School

Oxford, OX2 6XA oxfordhigh.gdst.net

Oxford, OX2 6Jr wychwoodschool.org SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Oxford Tutorial College Oxford, OX1 4HT otc.ac.uk

radley College Abingdon, OX14 2Hr radley.org.uk

SUrrEy Aberdour School Tadworth, KT20 6AJ aberdourschool.co.uk

rupert House School

ACS Cobham International School

Henley-on-Thames, rG9 2Bn ruperthouse.org

Cobham, KT11 1BL acs-schools.com

rye St Antony

ACS Egham International School

Oxford, OX3 0By ryestantony.co.uk

Barrow Hills School Godalming, GU8 5ny barrowhills.org.uk

Egham, TW20 0HS acs-schools.com

Belmont Preparatory School Dorking, rH5 6LQ belmont-school.org

Bishopsgate School Englefield, TW20 0yJ bishopsgate-school.co.uk

Box Hill School

Bramley School Tadworth, KT20 7ST bramleyschool.co.uk

Cambridge Tutors College Croydon, Cr0 5SX ctc.ac.uk

Canbury School Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7Ln canburyschool.co.uk

Caterham Preparatory School Caterham, Cr3 6yB caterhamprepschool.co.uk

Abingdon, OX14 1BE shsk.org.uk

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Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ cranleigh.org

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Croydon High School South Croydon, Cr2 8yB croydonhigh.gdst.net

Cumnor House School for Boys South Croydon, Cr2 6DA cumnorhouse.com

Cumnor House School for Girls Purley, Cr8 3HB cumnorhouse.com

Cumnor House School, Treetops nursery

Caterham, Cr3 6yA caterhamschool.co.uk

South Croydon, Cr2 6DH cumnorhouse.com

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Charterhouse

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

St Helen & St Katharine

Cranleigh School

Caterham School

Godalming, GU8 6AS aldro.org

Thorpe, TW20 8TE england.tasis.com

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Leatherhead, KT24 6AT cranmoreprep.co.uk

Aldro Preparatory School

The American School in England TASIS

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH cranleigh.org

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Oxford, OX2 7AL stclares.ac.uk

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Cranleigh Preparatory School

Cranmore School

St Clare’s, Oxford

Oxford, OX2 7nn stedwards.oxon.sch.uk

Woking, GU24 8TE coworthflexlands.co.uk

Dorking, rH5 6EA boxhillschool.com

Godalming, GU7 2DX charterhouse.org.uk

St Edward’s Oxford

Coworth-Flexlands School

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

Summer Fields

Abingdon, OX14 2HB olab.org.uk

Wallington, SM6 0BD collingwoodschool.org.uk

SEE EnHAnCED EnTry

new College School

Our Lady’s Abingdon Junior School

Collingwood School

Chinthurst School Tadworth, KT20 5QZ chinthurstschool.co.uk

City of London Freemen’s School

Danes Hill Pre-Prep Oxshott, KT22 OQQ daneshillschool.co.uk

Danes Hill School Oxshott, KT22 OJG daneshillschool.co.uk

Downsend Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ downsend.co.uk

Ashstead, KT21 1ET clfs.surrey.sch.uk

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SOUTH EAST Duke of Kent School

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls

Ewhurst, GU6 7NS dukeofkentschool.org.uk

Woking, GU21 4EE halstead-school.org.uk

Dunottar School for Girls

Hampton Court House

Reigate, RH2 7EL dunottarschool.com

Leatherhead, KT8 9BS hamptoncourthouse.co.uk

Edgeborough School

Haslemere Preparatory School

Farnham, GU10 3AH edgeborough.co.uk

Haslemere, GU27 2JP haslemereprep.co.uk

Elgin Nursery Croydon, CR0 6XA elginnursery.co.uk

Hawley Place School Camberley, GU17 9HU hawleyplace.com

Elmhurst School South Croydon, CR2 7DW elmhurstschool.net

The Hawthorns Redhill, RH1 4QJ hawthorns.com

Englefield Green Montessori Egham, TW20 0UE egmos.com

Hazelwood School Oxted, RH8 0QU hazelwoodschool.co.uk

Epsom College Epsom, KT17 4JQ epsomcollege.org.uk

Hoe Bridge Pre-Prep and Preparatory School Old Woking, GU22 8JE hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Ewell Castle School Ewell, KT17 2AW ewellcastle.co.uk

Sutton, SM1 2TE homefield.sutton.sch.uk

Cobham, KT11 1DR feltonfleet.co.uk

Farnham, GU10 4EA frenshamheights.org

Greenacre School for Girls

Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ moonhallschool.co.uk

Lanesborough School

More House School

Guildford, GU1 2EL lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk

Farnham, GU10 3AP morehouseschool.co.uk

The Larks

Notre Dame School

Oxted, RH8 0AA the-larks.co.uk

Cobham, KT11 1HA notredame.co.uk

Lingfield Notre Dame

Oakhyrst Grange School

Lingfield, RH7 6PH lingfieldnotredame.co.uk

Caterham, CR3 6AF oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

Little Grove Pre-School

Oakwood School

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ littlegrove.co.uk

Purley, CR8 2AN oakwood.org.uk

Longacre School

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior

Guildford, GU5 0NQ longacre.surrey.sch.uk

South Croydon, CR2 7YN oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior

Camberley, GU15 3NE lyndhurstschool.co.uk

Croydon, CR0 1AX oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Manor House

Park Hill School and Nursery Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7SH parkhillschool.com

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PE marymountlondon.com

King Edward’s School

Woking, GU22 7TP greenfield.surrey.sch.uk

Moon Hall School

Purley, CR8 3JJ lalehamlea.co.uk

Marymount International School

Woking, GU22 8HY islschools.org

Greenfield

Laleham Lea School

Dorking, RH5 6NU hurtwoodhouse.com

International School of London, Surrey

Banstead, SM7 3RA greenacre.surrey.sch.uk

Leigh, RH2 8RE moonhallcollege.co.uk

Little Bookham, KT23 4EN manorhouseschool.org

Hurtwood House School

Frensham Heights

Moon Hall College

Epsom, KT19 8LG kingswoodhouse.org

Lyndhurst School

Homefield Preparatory School

Feltonfleet School

Kingswood House School

Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG kesw.org SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Guildford, GU1 1SJ guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

Kingston Grammar School

Cobham, KT11 3PX parkside-school.co.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Micklefield School

Prior’s Field School

Reigate, RH2 9DU micklefieldschool.co.uk

Godalming, GU7 2RH priorsfieldschool.com SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Milbourne Lodge School

Priory Preparatory School

Esher, KT10 9EG milbournelodge.co.uk

Guildford High School

Parkside

Banstead, SM7 2AJ priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Hall Grove School Bagshot, GU19 5HZ hallgrove.co.uk

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 6PY kgs.org.uk

Milton Hall Montessori Nursery

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Englefield, TW20 0QT miltonhall.co.uk

Reed’s School Cobham, KT11 2ES reeds.surrey.sch.uk

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SOUTH EAST Reigate Grammar School

St David’s School

The Study School

Reigate, RH2 0QS reigategrammar.org

Purley, CR8 3AL stdavidsschool.co.uk

New Malden, KT3 5DP thestudyschool.co.uk

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School

St Edmund’s School

Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School

Reigate, RH2 7RN reigategrammar.org

Ripley Court School Ripley, GU23 6NE ripleycourt.co.uk

Rokeby Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PB rokebyschool.co.uk

Rowan School Esher, KT10 0PJ rowan.surrey.sch.uk

Hindhead, GU26 6BH saintedmunds.co.uk

St George’s College Weybridge, KT15 2QS stgeorgesweybridge.com

St George’s College Weybridge, KT13 8NL st-georges-college.co.uk

St Hilary’s School Godalming, GU7 1RZ sthilarysschool.com

Surbiton, KT6 4SP surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT surbitonhigh.com

Sutton High School Sutton, SM1 2AX suttonhigh.gdst.net

Tormead School Guildford, GU1 2JD tormeadschool.org.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Rowan Preparatory School Upper Esher, KT10 0LX rowan.ucst.co.uk

Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate, RH2 0TD raa-school.co.uk

St Ives School

Westward School

Haslemere, GU27 2ES stiveshaslemere.com

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE westwardschool.co.uk

Brighton & Hove High School Brighton, BN1 3AT bhhs.gdst.net SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Brighton & Hove High School Junior School Hove, BN3 6NH bhhs.gdst.net

Brighton & Hove Montessori School Brighton, BH1 6FB brighton-montessori.org.uk

Brighton College Brighton, BN2 0AL brightoncollege.org.uk

Brighton College Prep School Brighton, BN2 0EU brightoncollege.org.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

St James Senior Boys’ School Ashford, TW15 3DZ stjamesboys.co.uk

Woldingham School Woldingham, CR3 7yA woldinghamschool.co.uk

Brighton College Pre-Prep School Brighton, BN2 5JF brightoncollege.org.uk

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SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Royal Grammar School Guildford, GU1 3BB rgs-guildford.co.uk

St John’s School Leatherhead, KT22 8SP stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Royal Russell School

St Teresa’s School

Croydon, CR9 5BX royalrussell.co.uk

Dorking, RH56ST stteresasschool.com

Rydes Hill School

Seaton House School

Guildford, GU2 8BP rydeshill.com

Sutton, SM2 5LH seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk

St Andrew’s School Woking, GU21 4QW st-andrews.woking.sch.uk

St Catherine’s School

Shrewsbury House Preparatory School Surbiton, KT6 6RL shrewsburyhouse.net

Guildford, GU5 0DF stcatherines.info

Shrewsbury Lodge Prepreparatory School

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Esher, KT10 9EA shrewsburylodge.com

St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep

Sir William Perkin’s School

Epsom, KT18 5HE st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk

Chertsey, KT16 9BN swps.org.uk

Woodcote House

Eastbourne College

Windlesham, GU20 6PF woodcotehouseschool.co.uk

Eastbourne, BN21 4Jy eastbourne-college.co.uk

yehudi Mednuhin School

Eastbourne Montessori School

Cobham, KT11 3QQ yehudimenuhinschool.co.uk

SUSSEX - EAST Ashdown House Preparatory School Forest Row, RH18 5Jy ashdownhouse.co.uk

Battle Abbey Preparatory School Bexhill, TN40 2NH battleabbeyschool.com

Battle Abbey School Battle, TN33 0AD battleabbeyschool.com

Bricklehurst Manor Wadhurst, TN5 7EL bricklehurst.co.uk

Eastbourne, BN21 1NP eastbournemontessorischool.com

Frewen College Nr Rye, TN31 6NL frewencollege.co.uk

Greenfields School Forest Row, RH18 5JD greenfieldsschool.com

Lancing College Hove, BN3 6LU lancingprep.co.uk

Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes, BN7 1XS oldgrammar.e-sussex.sch.uk

Moira House Girls School Eastbourne, BN20 7TE moirahouse.co.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

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SOUTH EAST Newlands School

Brambletye School

Handcross Park School

Prebendal School

Seaford, BN25 4NP newlands-school.com

East Grinstead, rH19 3Pd brambletye.co.uk

Haywards Heath, rH17 6HF handcrossparkschool.co.uk

chichester, PO19 1rT prebendalschool.org.uk

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Broadwater Manor School

Northease Manor School Lewes, BN7 3Ey northease.co.uk

roedean School Brighton, BN2 5rQ roedean.co.uk

Hurstpierpoint college

christ’s Hospital School

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Shoreham college

Horsham, rH13 0yP christs-hospital.org.uk

Lancing college

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6yW shorehamcollege.co.uk

copthorne Preparatory School

Wadhurst, TN5 6dQ sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk

copthorne, rH10 3Hr copthorneprep.co.uk

Lancing, BN15 0rW lancingcollege.co.uk

chichester, PO18 9AB lavanthouse.org.uk

Eastbourne, BN20 7rP androvian.co.uk

Pease Pottage, rH11 9AU cottesmoreschool.co.uk

Oakwood School

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

chichester, PO18 9AN oakwoodschool.co.uk

dorset House

Horsham, rH12 3PN farlingtonschool.net

Upper dicker, BN27 3QH stbedesschool.org

Sompting, BN15 OAZ somptingabbotts.com

The Towers convent School Steyning, BN44 3TF towers.w-sussex.sch.uk

Worthing, BN11 1rE sionschool.org.uk

Farlington School

St Bede’s School

Sompting Abbots Preparatory School

Our Lady of Sion School Junior

Pulborough, rH20 1PB dorsethouseschool.com

Eastbourne, BN20 7XL stbedesschool.org

Arundel, BN18 0rH slindoncollege.co.uk

Lavant House School

cottesmore School

St Bede’s Preparatory School

Slindon college

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

St Andrew’s School

Brighton, BN2 7JN staubynsschoolbrighton.co.uk

Petworth, GU28 0NB seaford.org

Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS hppc.co.uk

Sacred Heart School

St Aubyns School

Seaford college

Worthing, BN14 8HU broadwatermanor.co.uk

Westbourne House School chichester, PO20 2BH westbournehouse.org

Our Lady of Sion School Senior

Great Ballard

Worthing, BN11 4BL sionschool.org.uk

chichester, PO18 OLr greatballard.co.uk

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Windlesham House School Washington, rH20 4Ay windlesham.com SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

St christopher’s School

Great Walstead School

Hove, BN3 4Ad stchristophershove.org.uk

Haywards Heath, rH16 2QL greatwalstead.co.uk

Pennthorpe School rudgwick, Nr Horsham, rH12 3HJ pennthorpe.com

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St Leonards-Mayfield School

SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Mayfield, TN20 6PH mayfieldgirls.org SEE ENHANcEd ENTry

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Mayfield, TN20 6Hr skippershill.com

Vinehall robertsbridge, TN32 5JL vinehallschool.info

SUSSEX - WEST Ardingly college Nr Haywards Heath, rH17 6SQ ardingly.com

Windlesham House School, West Sussex

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South West The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Leweston Prep School, Dorset

Devon

Somerset

Tiverton

Bath

■ Blundell’s School

■ Monkton Combe School ■ Prior Park College ■ The Royal High School Senior and Sixth

Dorset Blandford Forum

Bridgwater

■ Bryanston School ■ Clayesmore School ■ Hanford School

■ Bridgwater College

Bruton ■ King’s School Bruton

Shaftesbury ■ Port Regis Preparatory School

Sherborne

Crewkerne ■ Perrott Hill School

Street

■ Leweston School

■ Millfield School

Wimborne

Taunton

■ Canford School

■ King’s College Taunton ■ Queen’s College

Gloucestershire Bristol

Salisbury ■ Godolphin School ■ Sandroyd School

Wiltshire

■ Badminton School, Bristol

Calne

Cheltenham

■ Pinewood School

■ St Margaret’s Preparatory School

■ Dean Close School

Cirencester

Gloucestershire

Shrivenham

Stonehouse

Devizes

■ Rendcomb College

Tetbury

■ Dauntsey’s School

Stonehouse

Marshfield

■ Wycliffe School

Shrivenham

Bristol

■ SABIS International School

Stroud

Cirencester

Stroud

Calne

■ Beaudesert Park School Bath

Tetbury

Marshfield

■ Westonbirt School

Devizes

Wiltshire Street Taunton

Bruton

Bridgwater

Somerset Tiverton Bryanston School, Dorset

Devon

Crewkerne

Salisbury

Shaftesbury Sherborne Blandford Forum Wimborne

Dorset

Cornwall

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Open Mornings

Saturday 22 September & Friday 23 November 2012 Friday 22 February & Saturday 18 May 2013 “Rare to find such an outstanding boarding school...

Buzzes with confident, gregarious girls” Good Schools Guide Full, weekly and flexi-boarding

admissions@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk

www.godolphin.org

Badminton School, Bristol

Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3BA T: 0117 905 5200 E: admissions@badminton.bristol.sch.uk W: badminton.bristol.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Rebecca Tear

Badminton School has a first-class academic record and its excellent pastoral care underpins girls’ achievements in a wide range of activities.

OpEn DAyS: Wed 3 Oct 2012 evening, Tue 16 Oct 2012 morning

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 450 (3-18 years)

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Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding prep Day Fees: from £3,610 per term prep Weekly Boarding: from £6,530 per term Full Boarding: from £6,530 per term

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire t: 01453 837318 e: enquiries@beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk w: www.beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

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SOUTH WEST Blundell’s School Blundells Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4DN T: 01884 252543 W: blundells.org Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Huggett MA (Oxon) from Jan 2013 Admissions: Mr Peter Klinkenberg E: registrars@blundells.org

Blundell’s, a key West Country School, combines the traditional values on which it was founded with the best of modern teaching methods and facilities. Academic excellence lies at the school’s heart and its strength is in the diversity of options which gives every pupil a chance to shine. Blundell’s also has a richly deserved reputation in sport, drama and music.

Equal importance is placed on pastoral care and developing the whole person. The strong, supportive friendships formed here, together with the intellectual, physical and cultural interests they develop at Blundell’s, provide pupils with skills for life.

OpEN DAy: Sat 15 Sept 2012, 10.00am-12.30pm Prep school open afternoon from 1.30pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 817 Boys: 480 (3-18 years) Girls: 337 (3-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 16, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 10

Faith: Church of England NuRSERy – Day Fees: from £1,795 per term pRE pREp – Day Fees: from £2,290 per term

pREp – Day Fees: from £3,105 per term Boarding (flexi, weekly, full) from year 7 SENIOR – Day Fees: from £3,635 per term Weekly Boarding: from £5,515 per term Flexi Boarding: from £4,200 per term Full Boarding: from £6,095 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 49%; A Level: A*/A – 49% Higher Education (%): Overall: 90%; Oxbridge: 4%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 85%; Overseas: 1%

Special Educational Needs: Moderate Name of prep School: Blundell’s Prep School Feeder Schools: Blundell’s Prep School, Mount House School, St Peter’s School, King’s Hall and many others Notable Alumni: R.D Blackmore, novelist; Frederick Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury; Professor A V Hill, Nobel prize winner; Sir Christopher Ondaatje, author; Michael Mates, politician; Vic Marks, cricketer and journalist; Ben Rice, author; Claire Marshall, journalist

Bryanston Blandford, Dorset DT11 0PX T: 01258 452411 (main) 01258 484633 (admissions) W: bryanston.co.uk Head Teacher: Ms Sarah Thomas BA Admissions: Mrs Sue Birkill E: admissions@bryanston.co.uk Individual attention is at the very heart of Bryanston’s educational philosophy. Our school structures provide a significant level of oneto-one support, and we are proud to teach our pupils to learn, rather than treating them as empty vessels to be passively filled with facts.

We’re also clear about the important traditions for a school: at Bryanston they are those which encourage independence, individuality, and thinking, as well as being able to learn from living in a loving community which fast becomes, and remains, a family.

We encourage each member of our family to make his or her own contribution to the diverse life of the school, to listen to the views of others, and to learn from them.

OPEN DAyS: No open days but small group visits take place every week during term time.

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 679 Boys: 392 (13-18 years) Girls: 287 (13-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Senior – 14, Sixth Form – 9

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Faith: Church of England but all faiths welcome Full Boarding Fees: from £10,375 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, IB (offered from Sept 2012) Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 60.5%; A Level: A*/A – 49.3% Higher Education (%): Overall: 97%;

Oxbridge: 5-10%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 68%; Overseas: 5% Special Educational Needs: Mild Notable Alumni: Sir Terence Conran; Jasper Conran; Sebastian Conran; Ben Fogle; Emilia Fox; Lucian Freud; Sir Howard Hodgkin; Nigel Barker; Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, President of the Supreme Court; Frederick Sanger, double Nobel Laureate; Sir John Eliot Gardiner; Sir Mark Elder www.independentschoolparent.com

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HANFORD HANFORD Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13 Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13 Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13

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Leweston School

OPEN MORNING

6TH OCTOBER AT 10AM HMC Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls 11-18 years Thriving Boarding Community Excellent Academic Results West Lavington, Devizes, Wilts.

01380 814500 info@dauntseys.org

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Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6EN T: 01963 211010 E: admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk W: leweston.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Adrian Aylward M.A. Oxon., PGCE

Situated in 46 acres of stunning Dorset parkland, Leweston offers an academic education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring... Visit us to find out more.

OpEN DayS: Fri 5 Oct 2012, 9.45am-1.00pm, Mon 6 May 2013

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 324 Boys: 18 (2-11 years)

Girls: 306 (2-18 years) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding prep Day Fees: from £3,880 per term Weekly Boarding: from £4,985 per term Full Boarding: from £5,770 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH WEST Clayesmore School Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8LL T: 01747 812122 W: clayesmore.com Head Teacher: Mr Martin Cooke B.Ed, FCollP Admissions: Mrs Margaret McCafferty E: margaret@clayesmore.com Brothers and sisters can go to school together at Clayesmore, where each individual is given every opportunity to grow in confidence and to achieve success. An ‘all-through’ school for pupils aged rising 3 - 18 years, Clayesmore has its Senior and Prep school located alongside each other on one beautiful campus. This means the whole family can share the same educational ethos and experiences.

The school is strong in music and the arts and achieves impressive academic standards amidst a broad ability range. This coupled with exceptional pastoral care, a rich diversity of sporting, cultural and

leadership opportunities, combine to inspire every pupil to reach beyond what they thought possible.

OPEN DAY: Sat 29 Sept 2012, 10.00am-2.00pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 702 Boys: 268 (3-18 years) Girls: 434 (3-18 years) Admissions: Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 18, Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 10

Faith: Church of England

OPEN DAYS

SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2012 SATURDAY 27TH APRIL 2013

NURSERY – Day Fees: £44 per day PRE PREP – Day Fees: £2,637 per term PREP – Day Fees: £5,362 per term Full Boarding: £7,220 per term SENIOR – Day Fees: £7,266 per term Full Boarding: £9,931 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 37%; A Level: A*/A – 33%

Higher Education (%): Overall: 98%; Oxbridge: 4%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 50% Special Educational Needs: Mild, Moderate Name of Prep School: Clayesmore Prep Feeder Schools: Dumpton, Durlston Court, Port Regis, Castle Court, Hordle Walhampton, Forres Sandle Manor, Highfield, Westhill Park Notable Alumni: Tony Hart, Brian Epstein

CANFORD BOARDING AND DAY • CO-EDUCATIONAL • 13-18 Canford is among the top co-educational boarding schools in the country. Set in over 250 acres of glorious grounds and with excellent road and rail links, it offers a first class education within an inspirational setting.

Academic results are impressive, with Canfordians consistently achieving the highest grades. Sixteen received offers from Oxbridge in 2012, with on average thirteen per year in the past five years. The school has created unique academic enrichment courses. with focus on critical thinking and encouragement to challenge existing thought. There are also lively visiting speaking programmes and external trips.

Outside the classroom the extra curricular opportunities are extensive.

Sporting success in recent years has included GB rowing gold and national hockey representation.

Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AD 01202 847207 admissions@canford.com www.independentschoolparent.com

The school seeks to educate pupils in the broadest sense of the word so that they leave as well-motivated and interesting people, keen to develop their talents fully and to contribute positively to society. This is achieved by the pursuit of both breadth and excellence in a context of mutual support.

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Perrott Perrott Hill Hill

Time and space for a full education Time and space for a full education

Open mornings Senior & Prep

Saturday 13 October 2012

Pre-Prep

Friday 12 October 2012

Our new £3.2m Music Centre is now open Monkton Combe School, Bath BA2 7HG t: 01225 721133 e: admissions@monkton.org.uk monktoncombeschool.com

Autumn Term Open Morning Friday 5th and Saturday 6th October 2012 Scholarship Day 2013 details now available Perrott Hill, North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL Visit us at perrotthill.com or call us on 01460 72051

King’s School, Bruton The Plox, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0ED T: 01749 814200 (main) 01749 814251 (admissions) W: kingsbruton.com Head Teacher: Mr Ian Wilmshurst MA (Cantab) Admissions: Mrs Camilla Oulton E: registrar@kingsbruton.com King’s is a small school located in the scenic Somerset town of Bruton. Founded in 1519, we focus our passion for education on each individual pupil which we can do because of the school’s size.

There are four boys’ and three girls’ houses with day pupils integrated with boarders. The Headmaster’s challenges to all pupils are to: 1) do their best academically, 2) make the most of their talents, 3) look after each other. Pupils cannot drift, hide or get lost at King’s.

King’s has recently experienced success in all areas. The 2010 and 2011 A2 and GCSE results were the best on record. King’s was also placed in top 5% in country for value added at A2 while Ofsted rated boarding as outstanding in 2011. Pupil numbers are the highest since 2004 and King’s will be full for girls in 2012, the first time in its history.

OPEN DAyS: Sat 22 Sept 2012, Sat 2 Feb 2013, 10.00am start

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 340 Boys: 228 (13-18 years) Girls: 112 (13-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 16

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Faith: Christian SENIOR – Day Fees: from £6,474 per term Full Boarding: from £9,045 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 44.4%; A Level: A*/A – 42.9% Higher Education (%): Overall: 93%;

Russell Group/1994 Group: 26% Special Educational Needs: Mild Name of Prep School: Hazlegrove Feeder Schools: All Hallows, Perrott Hill, Port Regis School, Sherborne Prep School, Forres Sandle Manor, The Banda School Kenya Notable Alumni: Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Squire, GCB, DFC, AFC, DL, FRAeS

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SOUTH WEST King’s College Taunton South Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3LA T: 01823 328204 W: kings-taunton.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Richard Biggs MA Admissions: Barbara Lancey E: admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk

Each year thousands of us choose the West Country for our holidays because of its beauty and ‘beyond the rat race’ charm, while not realising, perhaps, that the same attributes apply to its schools. A school doesn’t have to be in the centre of a city to provide academic rigour and breadth of opportunities.

At a boarding school such as King’s College school life can include more activities than any child could ever exhaust, yet move at a more humane pace than at many day schools. King’s has an impressive success rate at Oxbridge and other leading universities, yet the boarding ethos gives time also to fit in orienteering on Dartmoor, cooking lessons from a Leith’s chef, singing in an awardwinning choir and finishing off projects in the DT department named as the best in the country for A Levels.

Set in 100 acres of grounds, within sight of the Quantocks and yet only two hours from London, this is a school that offers education with an added dimension.

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 450 (13-18 years) Type: Day, Full Boarding

Faith: Church of England SENIOR – Day Fees: from £6,150 per term Full Boarding: from £9,150 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes

Millfield Street, Somerset BA16 0YD T: 01458 442291 (main) 01458 444296 (admissions) W: millfieldschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Craig Considine BAppSC, DipEd, MEd Admissions: Mr James Postle E: admissions@millfieldschool.com

Millfield is one of the UK’s leading co-educational independent schools.

It is a centre of excellence for academic study, sport and the arts. We believe in providing a fully rounded education for our pupils to enable them to discover and develop their individual abilities and talents.

Small class sizes, a rich and varied curriculum and an experienced team of tutors and houseparents ensure your child gets the individual attention they need. Millfield is renowned for its broad range of opportunities, its superb facilities, expert coaching and performances.

Sports, music, drama and the arts compliment a rigorous academic framework. Facilities include: equestrian centres, music schools, 50m pool, golf courses and an art gallery.

OpEn DAYS: Sat 6 Oct 2012, Sat 2 Mar 2013, 10.00am-2.30pm An informative day which gives prospective parents an opportunity to ask any questions and meet with the Headmaster, the Registrar and many of the teaching staff plus a school tour with our prefect pupils.

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 1672 Boys: 993 (2-18 years) Girls: 679 (2-18 years) Admissions: Interview Type: Day, Full Boarding

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Average Class Size: Prep – 15, Senior – 12, Sixth Form – 12

Faith: Non-denominational nURSERY – Day Fees: from £39 per day pREp – Day Fees: from £4,330 per term Full Boarding: from £7,770 per term SEnIOR – Day Fees: from £7,025 per term Full Boarding: from £10,420 per term Exam Type: A level, Pre U

Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 45%; A Level: A*/A – 32% Higher Education (%): Overall: 92%; Oxbridge: 3% Special Educational needs: Moderate name of prep School: Millfield Preparatory School notable Alumni: Helen Glover; Sophie Dahl; John Sergeant; Chris Robshaw AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 111

SOUTH WEST SABIS International School UK Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Wiltshire SN14 8AG T: 01225 891841 (main) 01225 891028 (admissions) W: sisuk-sabis.net Head Teacher: Mr David Bryson BSc (Hons) PGCE NPQH ML Admissions: Ms Deborah McAllister E: admissions@sisuk-sabis.net

At SABIS International School UK, we believe in preparing students for the challenges they may face in university and beyond by providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge, skills and experiences.

Situated on 148 acres of beautiful countryside, our campus provides the idyllic environment in which students from the UK and around the world can form lifelong friendships whilst nurturing a thirst for learning and developing into young adults equipped for the future.

OpEN DAyS: 29 Sept 2012, 20 Oct 2012, 9 Mar 2013, 18 May 2013, 11.00am-2.00pm Please register your attendance via email or phone

Key facts School(s): Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding

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CUDDLE UP T: 01225 835 353 E: reception@priorpark.co.uk www.thepriorfoundation.com 13-18 Boarding 11-18 Day HMC Established Co-educational Catholic Senior School

T: 01793 750 275 E: prep@priorpark.co.uk www.thepriorfoundation.com 3-13 IAPS Boarding & Day Established Co-educational Catholic Preparatory School

T: 01225 310 837 E: paragon@priorpark.co.uk www.thepriorfoundation.com 3-11 IAPS Day Established Co-educational Christian Junior School

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Welcome to boarding in a friendly, warm and supportive school that will inspire your daughter to achieve her very best. Girls of all ages bring their ‘special friends’ from home (here are just a few!) but you’ll make new friends right away in our lively and buzzy boarding houses. Lots to do, lots to learn and lots of tea and cakes to enjoy. If you’d like to visit or to book a sleepover, please get in touch with our Registrar, Lynda Bevan.

Email l.bevan@bat.gdst.net or visit our website.

Nursery • Junior School • Senior School • Sixth Form College Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5SZ tel: 01225 313877 email: royalhigh@bat.gdst.net Web: www.royalhighbath.gdst.net www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH WEST Pinewood School Bourton, Shrivenham, Wiltshire SN6 8HZ T: 01793 782 205 W: pinewoodschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Philp Hoyland B Ed. Admissions: Mrs Janey Nelson E: office@pinewoodschool.co.uk Pinewood is a little different: the atmosphere, vision and values of the school are underpinned by two strongly held beliefs. First, that learning can only be fostered in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, and second that education is not confined to the classroom.

We aim to provide a broad and varied curriculum that equips our children for life in their chosen senior schools. Visiting speakers, workshops and adventure trips, together with a flexible approach to boarding, high levels of pastoral care and the rural location, all contribute allowing children to enjoy a happy, secure and fulfilled childhood.

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Educational Total Pupils: 389 Boys: 199 (3-13 years) Girls: 190 (3-13 years) Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep – 16

Faith: Church of England

NURSERY – Day Fees: from £2,440 per term PRE-PREP – Day Fees: from £2,585 per term SENIOR – Day Fees: from £4,365 per term Weekly Boarding: from £5,580 per term Flexi Boarding: from £37.55 per night Full Boarding: from £5,900 per term Special Educational Needs: Mild

Feeder Schools: We mostly feed children to Marlborough, Cheltenham, St Edward’s Oxford, Radley, Downe House, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Wellington Notable Alumni: Anthony Caro, Sculptor; William Waldegrave; Sir John Elliot-Gardner, Conductor; Charlie Langton, Sculptor

Port Regis

3 to 13 ● Boys and Girls ● Boarding and Day

Open Morning Saturday 6 October 2012 09.30 to 13.00 Welcome & refreshments (09.30-10.00) Tours of the school with pupils (10.00-11.45) Headmaster’s Q&A session (11.45-12.15) Buffet lunch (12.15-13.00) Children’s activities throughout the morning.

A school that puts its core values of Hospitality, Perseverance, Reconciliation, Generosity and Respect at the heart of everything it does.

Port Regis, Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9QA T: +44 (0)1747 857 800 E: office@portregis.com W: www.portregis.com www.independentschoolparent.com

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The sky’s the limit at Queen’s Junior and Senior

Open Day Saturday 6th October 9.30 to 12 noon If you are looking for a warm and friendly school of excellence with small class sizes and outstanding pastoral care then come and visit Queen’s College Taunton on Saturday 6th October.

Set amongst a stunning campus with excellent facilities, some of the top A Level results in the South West and a dynamic Headmaster who makes it his business to know and support every single pupil; this is a leading school you should visit.

For more information contact admissions@queenscollege.org.uk

www.queenscollege.org.uk

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Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QG T: 01666 880333 E: registrar@westonbirt.org W: westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Mary Henderson MA

Westonbirt School provides a happy, positive, stimulating educational environment where girls gain confidence and achieve their full potential academically, socially and in their extra-curricular activities.

OpEn Days: Sat 13 Oct 2012 and May 2013, 9.30am-12.30pm Headmistress’s Address: 10:45am & 11:30am

Wycliffe Nursery, Preparatory, Senior School & Sixth Form Day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-18 years.

Small class sizes; individual learning and daily mini bus service available.

Senior School & Sixth Form Open morning starts at 10am with Mrs Burnet Ward, the Head of Wycliffe College making her welcome address at 10.20am in the Senior School Atrium.

Preparatory School Open morning starts at 10am with guided tours by Year 8 pupils.

Key facts school(s): Senior Gender: Girls Total pupils: 220 (11-18 years) Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding

A reputation built on excellence

Day Fees: from £5,485 per term Weekly Boarding: from £5,485 per term Flexi Boarding: £45 per night Full Boarding: from £8,190 per term

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For more information please call: Charlotte Phillips (Senior School) on 01453 820412, or Wendy Robertson (Preparatory) on 01453 820471.

Wycliffe, Stonehouse Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JQ

www.wycliffe.co.uk

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SOUTH WEST Sandroyd Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 5QD T: 01725 516264 W: sandroyd.org Head Teacher: Mr Martin Harris BSc (Hons) PGCE Admissions: Mrs Anne Megdiche E: office@sandroyd.com

Co-ed boarding and day prep school with pre prep (The Walled Garden) in spitting distance.

Incredible location in area of outstanding natural beauty. Strong on traditional family values.

Deliberately less than 200 pupils ensuring each pupil known by name by all the staff. Parents feel affects of pastoral care too.

Excellent riding: school owns half a dozen ponies, but facilities for your pony from home to board too! In-house gymkhanas, hacking in grounds, school hosts annual Tetrathlon. Wide range of activities from magic to martial arts, beekeeping to boffy maths. Academically aim for top academic awards to high flying schools. “A very happy school, full of really confident but not arrogant children” Good Schools Guide.

OPEN DAy: Sat 20 Oct 2012, 10.00am-1.00pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 180 Boys: 115 (7-13 years) Girls: 65 (7-13 years) Admissions: Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding

Average Class Size: Prep – 13

Faith: Church of England NURSERy – Day Fees: from £47.00 per day PRE PREP – Day Fees: from £2,565 per term PREP – Day Fees: from £6,015 per term Weekly Boarding: from £7,185 per term Full Boarding: from £7,185 per term

Special Educational Needs: Mild, Moderate Name of Prep School: Sandroyd Feeder Schools: Eton, Harrow, Radley, Bryanston, Sherborne, Canford, St Mary’s Shaftesbury, St Mary’s Calne, Downe House, Ampleforth, Downside, Monkton Combe Notable Alumni: Sir Terence Rattigan, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, King Peter II of Yugoslavia

St Margaret’s Preparatory School Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF T: 01249 857220 (main) 01249 857379 (admissions) W: stmargaretsprep.org.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Karen Cordon GLCM LLCM (TD) ALCM Admissions: Mrs Simone Hughes E: hughess@stmargaretsprep.org.uk At St Margaret’s we have an ethos that is based on ‘traditional values with an innovative approach’, providing a happy and purposeful environment for all children in a friendly, caring community. Within this context, we hope that our boys and girls will learn the value of hard work and how to accept discipline and responsibility. We aim to foster creativity and to help our children become independent learners.

Our curriculum compromises an extensive range of activities, designed to promote not only learning, but also personal growth and development. This is enhanced by the extensive extra-curricular programme, planned to enrich every child’s experience whilst at the school; this includes the ‘hidden curriculum’ – what our children learn from the way they are treated and how they are expected to behave.

We expect good manners and consideration for the needs of others but at the same time we want the children to be inspired, not be afraid to take risks and above all, have fun and enjoy learning!

OpEN DAy: Thur 11 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.00 noon

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Key facts School(s): Nursery, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 213 Boys: 90 (3-11 years) Girls: 123 (3-11 years) Type: Day NURSERy – Day Fees: from £1,558 per term pREp – Day Fees: from £3,317 per term AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 115

SOUTH WEST CHANNEL ISLANDS Elizabeth College

Truro School Prep

St Christopher’s School

Truro, TR1 3QN truroprep.com

Totnes, TQ9 6PF st-christophers.devon.sch.uk

Guernsey, GY1 2PY elizabethcollege.gg

St John’s International School

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The Ladies’ College

Sidmouth, EX10 8RG stjohnsdevon.co.uk

Blundell’s School

Guernsey, GY1 1RW ladiescollege.com

Bournemouth Montessori Centre

Tiverton, EX16 4DN blundells.org

Bryanston School Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX bryanston.co.uk

St Margaret’s School Exeter, EX2 4TS stmargarets-school.co.uk

St George’s Preparatory School

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Canford School

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Jersey, JE3 7DB stgeorgesprep.co.uk

St Michael’s Preparatory School Jersey, JE2 7UG stmichaelsschool.je

Victoria College

Bramdean School

St Peter’s School

Wimborne, BH21 3AD canford.com

Exeter, EX1 2QR bramdeanschool.co.uk

Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU stpetersprep.co.uk

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Exeter Cathedral School

Shebbear College

Exeter, EX1 1HX exetercs.org

Shebbear, EX21 5HJ shebbearcollege.co.uk

Exeter, EX4 4JS exe-coll.ac.uk

CORNWALL

Castle Court School Wimborne, BH21 3RF castlecourt.com

Clayesmore School

Exeter College

Jersey, JE1 4HT victoriacollege.je

Stover School

Blandford, DT11 8LL clayesmore.com

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG stover.co.uk

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Exeter School

Dumpton School

Exeter, EX2 4NS exeterschool.org.uk

GEMS Bolitho School Penzance, TR18 4JR bolithoschool.co.uk

Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY trinityschool.co.uk

Tavistock, PL19 0HZ kellycollege.com

Truro, TR4 9AE polwhelehouse.co.uk

Kelly College School Tavistock, PL19 0JS kellycollege.com

Roselyon School Par, PL24 2HZ roselyonschool.com

Bideford, EX39 3LY kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

Launceston, PL15 8HN stjosephscornwall.co.uk

The Maynard School Exeter, EX1 1SJ maynard.co.uk

St Piran’s School Hayle, TR27 4HY stpirans.net

Mount House School

Truro High School for Girls Truro, TR1 2HU trurohigh.co.uk

Tavistock, PL19 9JL mounthouse.devon.sch.uk

Plymouth, PL4 6RN plymouthcollege.com

Truro, TR1 1TH truroschool.com

West Buckland School

Blandford, DT11 8HN hanfordschool.co.uk

Barnstaple, EX32 0SX westbuckland.devon.sch.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

International College, Sherborne School Sherborne, DT9 4EZ sherborne-ic.net

Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery

Knighton House

Poole, BH14 OJU montessorieducation.co.uk/ ashleycross

Blandford, DT11 0PY knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk

Bay Tree Montessori

Leweston School

Bournemouth, BH9 1JA montessorieducation.co.uk/baytree

Sherborne, DT9 6EN leweston.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Milton Abbey School

Poole, BH14 9JY bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Plymouth College

Truro School

Hanford School

DORSET

Kingsley School

St Joseph’s School

Wimborne, BH21 7AF dumpton.com

Trinity School

Kelly College

Polwhele House School

Bournemouth, BH1 1RP bournemouthmontessori.co.uk/ nursery

Plymouth College Prep Plymouth, PL1 3JL plymouthcollege.com

Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ miltonabbey.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate School

The Park School

Bournemouth, BH5 2DY bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ parkschool.co.uk

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SOUTH WEST Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA portregis.com

Beaudesert Park School Stroud, GL6 9AF beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

dean close Preparatory School cheltenham, GL51 6QS deanclose.org.uk

St Edward’s Junior School cheltenham, GL53 6nR stedwards.co.uk

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St Mary’s School Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk

Sherborne Preparatory School Sherborne, dT9 3ny sherborneprep.org

Sherborne School Sherborne, dT9 3AP sherborne.org.uk

Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, dT9 3Qn sherborne.com

Sunninghill Preparatory School dorchester, dT1 1EB sunninghillprep.co.uk

SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

Berkhampstead School cheltenham, GL52 2QA berkhampsteadschool.co.uk

Bredon School nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH bredonschool.org

Bristol Grammar School Bristol, BS8 1SR bristolgrammarschool.co.uk

Butcombe Pre-Preparatory School Bristol, BS8 3EZ cliftoncollegeuk.com/butcombe

cheltenham college cheltenham, GL53 7Ld cheltenhamcollege.org

The downs School Bristol, BS48 1PF thedownsschool.co.uk

Fairfield School Bristol, BS48 3Pd fairfieldschool.org.uk

Hatherop castle Preparatory School cirencester, GL7 3nB hatheropcastle.co.uk

St Edward’s Senior School cheltenham, GL53 8Ey stedwards.co.uk

Tockington Manor Bristol, BS32 4ny tockingtonmanorschool.com

Westonbirt School Tetbury, GL8 8QG westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

Wycliffe School

Hopelands School

Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ wycliffe.co.uk

Stonehouse, GL10 2Ad hopelands.org.uk

SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

King’s School

SOMERSET

Gloucester, GL1 2BG thekingsschool.co.uk

All Hallows Preparatory School

cheltenham college Junior School

Kitebrook House

cheltenham, GL53 7AB cheltenhamcollege.org

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP kitebrookhouse.com

Thornlow Preparatory School

The cheltenham Ladies’ college

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital

Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ bridgwater.ac.uk

Weymouth, dT4 0SA thornlow.co.uk

cheltenham, GL50 3EP cheltladiescollege.org

Bristol, BS8 1JX qehbristol.co.uk

SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

Talbot Heath School Trust Ltd Bournemouth, BH4 9nJ talbotheath.org

Willow Lodge Montessori School and Baby nursery Poole, BH16 6JE willowlodgeschool.co.uk

clifton college Bristol, BS8 3JH cliftoncollegeuk.com

yarrells School

clifton college Preparatory School

Upton, BH16 5EU yarrells.co.uk

Bristol, BS8 3HE cliftoncollegeuk.com

GLOUcESTERSHiRE Airthrie School cheltenham, GL50 2ny airthrie-school.co.uk

Angel day nursery cheltenham, GL53 7PX angeldaynursery.co.uk

Badminton School, Bristol Bristol, BS9 3BA badminton.bristol.sch.uk

clifton High School Bristol, BS8 3Jd cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk

The Red Maids’ Junior School Bristol, BS9 4dP redmaids.bristol.sch.uk

The Red Maids’ School Bristol, BS9 3AW redmaids.bristol.sch.uk

Redland High School for Girls Bristol, BS6 7EF redlandhigh.com

Rendcomb college

colston’s School

cirencester, GL7 7HA rendcombcollege.org.uk

Bristol, BS16 1BJ colstons.bristol.sch.uk

SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

dean close School cheltenham, GL51 6HE deanclose.org.uk SEE EnHAncEd EnTRy

The Richard Pate School cheltenham, GL53 9RP richardpate.co.uk

Rose Hill Westonbirt School Tetbury, GL8 8QG rhwestonbirt.co.uk

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF allhallows.somerset.sch.uk

Bridgwater college

Bruton School for Girls Bruton, BA10 OnT brutonschool.co.uk

chilton cantelo School yeovil, BA22 8BG chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk

clevedon Montessori School clevedon, BS21 7RR clevedonmontessorischool.co.uk

downside School Bath, BA3 4RJ downside.co.uk

Hazlegrove yeovil, BA22 7JA hazlegrove.co.uk

King Edward’s Pre-Prep and nursery School Bath, BA1 4AQ kesbath.com

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SOUTH WEST King Edward’s School

Paragon School

Wells Cathedral School

Pinewood School

Bath, BA2 6HU kesbath.com

Bath, BA2 4LT paragonschool.co.uk

Wells, BA5 2ST wellscathedralschool.com

Shrivenham, Sn6 8HZ pinewoodschool.co.uk

King Edward’s School Preparatory

The Park School yeovil, BA20 1dH parkschool.com

Bath, BA2 6JA kesbath.com

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

WiLTSHirE

Prior Park Preparatory School

Appleford School

Cricklade, Sn6 6BB thepriorfoundation.com

nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL applefordschool.org

King’s College Taunton

Perrott Hill School

Taunton, TA1 3LA kings-taunton.co.uk

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL perrotthill.com

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St Francis School

Chafyn Grove School

Pewsey, Sn9 5nT st-francis.wilts.sch.uk

Salisbury, SP1 1Lr chafyngrove.co.uk

King’s Hall School

Prior Park College

dauntsey’s School

St Margaret’s Preparatory School

Taunton, TA2 8AA kingshalltaunton.co.uk

Bath, BA2 5AH priorparkcollege.com

devizes, Sn10 4HE dauntseys.org

Calne, Sn11 0dF stmargaretsprep.org.uk

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King’s School, Bruton

Queen’s College

Bruton, BA10 0Ed kingsbruton.com

Godolphin Preparatory School

Taunton, TA1 4QS queenscollege.org.uk

St Mary’s Calne Calne, Sn11 0dF stmaryscalne.org

Salisbury, SP1 2rB godolphin.org

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Kingswood Preparatory School

The royal High School Junior and nursery, Bath, BA1 5ES

Bath, BA1 5Sd kingswood.bath.sch.uk

royalhighbath.gdst.net

SABiS international School

Godolphin School

Marshfield, nr Bath, Sn14 8AG www.sisuk-sabis.net

Salisbury, SP1 2rA godolphin.org

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

Kingswood School Bath, BA1 5rG kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Mark College

The royal High School Senior and Sixth

Heywood Preparatory School

Bath, BA1 5SZ royalhighbath.gdst.net

Corsham, Sn13 0AP heywoodprep.com

Leaden Hall School

Shapwick Prep

Millfield School Street, BA16 0yd millfieldschool.com

Shapwick School

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

nr Bridgwater, TA7 9nJ shapwickschool.com

Monkton Combe Prep School Bath, BA2 7ET monktoncombeschool.com

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

Leehurst Swan School

Sunny Hill Preparatory School

Bath, BA2 5Jn monktoncombeschool.com

Bruton, BA10 0nT brutonschool.co.uk

Taunton, TA2 6Ad tauntonschool.co.uk

Stonar School

Marlborough, Sn8 1PA marlboroughcollege.org

Monkton Combe Pre-Prep School

Bath, BA2 7HG monktoncombeschool.com

Marlborough, Sn8 3JT steppingstonesschool.org.uk

Marlborough College

Winscombe, BS25 1Pd sidcot.org.uk

Taunton School

Stepping Stones Pre-Prep and nursery School

Salisbury, SP1 3BQ leehurstswan.org.uk

Sidcot School

Monkton Combe School

Salisbury, SP5 5Qd sandroyd.org

Salisbury, SP1 2EP leaden-hall.com

Burtle, TA7 8nJ shapwickschool.com

Salisbury, SP1 2EQ salisburycathedralschool.com

Sandroyd School

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

Highbridge, TA9 4nP priorygroup.com

Salisbury Cathedral School

Melksham, Sn12 8nT stonarschool.com

Meadowpark nursery Swindon, Sn6 6BA meadowparkschool.co.uk

Warminster School Warminster, BA12 8PJ warminsterschool.org.uk

Meadowpark School Swindon, Sn6 6dd meadowparkschool.co.uk

Wellington School

norman Court Preparatory School

Wellington, TA21 8nT wellington-school.org.uk

Salisbury, SP5 1nH normancourt.co.uk

SEE EnHAnCEd EnTry

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East Anglia

Holt

The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Cambridgeshire

Norfolk

Cambridge

Holt

■ St Faith’s School

■ Gresham’s School

Essex

Suffolk

Chelmsford

Ipswich

■ New Hall School

■ Royal Hospital School

Felsted

Woodbridge

■ Felsted School

■ Woodbridge School

Norfolk

Cambridgeshire

Suffolk

Cambridge

Woodbridge Ipswich

Saffron Walden ■ Friends’ School

Saffron Walden

Essex Felsted Chelmsford

St Mary’s School, Cambridgeshire

The Royal Hospital School Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2RX T: 01473 326200 (main) 01473 326210 (admissions) W: royalhospitalschool.org Head Teacher: Mr James Lockwood MA Admissions: Mrs Susan Lewis E: admissions@royalhospitalschool.org

Set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, just 10mins from Ipswich, the Royal Hospital School offers exceptional academic and extra-curricular provision for both day pupils and boarders. With excellent resources and dedicated staff, pupils are encouraged to aim high and achieve their personal best. The curriculum is broad and balanced, combining the Þnest of academic traditions with the latest technologies. The School has a proud reputation for musical excellence and is a RYA training centre for both dinghy and keel-boat sailing. Every pupil has opportunity to pursue a huge range of interests, to discover new passions and develop important values and commitment that will last a lifetime.

OPEN DAYS: Sat 6 Oct and Sat 17 Nov 2012, 9.00am-1.00pm

Key facts School(s): Prep (11-13 years), Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 700 Boys: 405 (11-18 years) Girls: 295 (11-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Common Entrance, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep (11-13 years) Ð 18, Senior Ð 18, Sixth Form Ð 12

Faith: Church of England PREP Ð Day Fees: from £3,998 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,665 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

Flexi Boarding: from £36 per night Full Boarding: from £6,665 per term SENIOR Ð Day Fees: from £4,332 per term Weekly Boarding: from £7,999 per term Flexi Boarding: from £36 per night Full Boarding: from £7,999 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A Ð 52%; A Level: A*/A Ð 35% Higher Education (%): Overall: 99%; Oxbridge: 5%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 70%;

Overseas: 10% Special Educational Needs: Moderate Feeder Schools: Orwell Park, Littlegarth, Oxford House, Holmwood House, Barnardistan Hall, St Margarets Prep, Beeston Hall.

Notable Alumni: Don Topley, England cricket, Essex CC and coach for Zimbabwe; Malcolm Douglas Cooper, Olympic gold medalist shooting; Hannah Stodel, Paralympic Sailor; Peter Richards, England Rugby; Reece Topley, England U19 Cricket and Essex CC; Alice Hawkins , International fashion photographer AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 119

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EAST ANGLIA Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School Saffron Walden

Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3EB T: 01799 525 351 E: admissions@friends.org.uk W: friends.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Graham Wigley

Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School is committed to giving children the confidence they need to achieve their best, from Nursery through to the Sixth Form within a lively and caring community.

OPEn DayS: Sat 13 Oct 2012, 10.00am-12.30pm Wed 21 Nov 2012, 9.30am-12 noon

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 395 Boys: 205 (3-18 years) Girls: 190 (3-18 years)

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Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Faith: Quaker Senior Day Fees: from ÂŁ5,075 per term Weekly Boarding: from ÂŁ6,375 per term Full Boarding: from ÂŁ6,915 per term

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EAST ANGLIA CAmbrIdGEShIrE Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies Cambridge, Cb1 2JF ccss.co.uk

CATS College Cambridge Cambridge, Cb5 8Ad catscollege.com

Kimbolton School huntingdon, PE28 0EA kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

St mary’s Junior School

brentwood School

heathcote School

Cambridge, Cb2 7Eb stmaryscambridge.co.uk

brentwood, Cm15 8EE brentwoodschool.co.uk

danbury, Cm3 4Qb heathcoteschool.co.uk

St mary’s Senior School

Chigwell School

holmwood house School

Cambridge, Cb2 1Ly stmaryscambridge.co.uk

Chigwell, IG7 6QF chigwell-school.org

Colchester, CO3 9ST holmwood.essex.sch.uk

Sancton Wood School

Colchester high School

Cambridge, Cb1 2EZ sanctonwood.co.uk

Colchester, CO3 3hd colchesterhighschool.co.uk

holmwood house School Nursery, Colchester, CO6 4dX holmwood.essex.sch.uk

Stephen Perse Pre-prep School

Coopersale hall School

Ilford Ursuline School

Epping, Cm16 7PE coopersalehallschool.co.uk

Ilford, IG1 4Qr ilfordursuline-prep.org.uk

Wisbech Grammar School

Crowstone Preparatory School

Littlegarth School

Wisbech, PE13 1JX wgs.cambs.sch.uk

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8Lh crowstoneprepschool.com

Whitehall School

The daiglen School

Somersham, PE28 3Eh whitehallschool.com

buckhurst hill, IG9 5LG daiglenschool.co.uk

Cambridge, Cb23 8Ah preprep.stephenperse.com

King’s College School Cambridge, Cb3 9dN kcs.cambs.sch.uk

King’s Ely Ely, Cb7 4db kingsely.org

The Leys School Cambridge, Cb2 7Ad theleys.net

ESSEX Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Cambridge, Cb1 7Td perse.co.uk

Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW alleyn-court.co.uk

The Perse Preparatory School

Avon house Preparatory School Woodford Green, IG8 0PN avonhouseschool.co.uk

Perse Girls Senior School Cambridge, Cb2 1hF stephenperse.com

bancroft’s School

Ilford, IG1 1yW belmontdaynursery.com

The Peterborough School Peterborough, PE3 6AP peterboroughhigh.co.uk

braeside Junior School for Girls buckhurst hill, IG9 5LG braesideschool.co.uk

St Faith’s School

maldon, Cm9 4QE maldoncourt-school.org

Saffron Walden, Cb10 2AL damebradburys.com

New hall School

Elm Green Preparatory School

Chelmsford, Cm3 3hS newhallschool.co.uk

Chelmsford, Cm3 4SU elmgreen.essex.sch.uk

SEE ENhANCEd ENTry

Oaklands School

Felsted Preparatory School

Loughton, IG10 4rA oaklandsschool.co.uk

Park School for Girls

Felsted School

lford, IG1 4rS parkschool.org.uk

SEE ENhANCEd ENTry

raphael Independent School

Friends’ School

hornchurch, rm11 1Xy raphaelschool.com

Saffron Walden, Cb11 3Eb friends.org.uk

St Anne’s Preparatory School Chelmsford, Cm2 0AW stannesprep.essex.sch.uk

SEE ENhANCEd ENTry

braeside School for Girls

Cambridge, Cb2 8AG stfaiths.co.uk

maldon Court School

Felsted, Cm6 3LL felsted.org

belmont day Nursery

Cambridge, Cb2 8QF perse.co.uk

buckhurst hill, IG9 5Nh loyola.essex.sch.uk

Felsted, Cm6 3JL felsted.org

Woodford Green, IG8 0rF bancrofts.org

The Perse Upper School

Loyola Preparatory School

dame bradbury’s School

The Perse Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School

Cambridge, Cb2 8EX perse.co.uk

Colchester, CO6 4Jr littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

buckhurst hill, IG9 5Sd braesideschool.co.uk

Gidea Park College

St Aubyn’s School

romford, rm2 5Jr gideaparkcollege.co.uk

Woodford Green, IG8 9dU staubyns.com

SEE ENhANCEd ENTry

St John’s College School

brentwood Prep School

Cambridge, Cb3 9AA sjcs.co.uk

brentwood, Cm15 8EQ brentwoodschool.co.uk

Gosfield School

St Cedd’s School

halstead, CO9 1PF gosfieldschool.org.uk

Chelmsford, Cm2 0Ar stcedds.co.uk

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EAST ANGLIA St Hilda’s School Westcliff-on-Sea, SSO 8NE sthildasschool.co.uk

St John’s School Billericay, CM12 0AR stjohnsschool.net

St Margaret’s Preparatory School Halstead, CO9 1SE stmargaretsprep.com

St Mary’s School Colchester, CO3 3RB stmaryscolchester.org.uk

St Michael’s Preparatory School

NORFOLk Beeston Hall School Cromer, NR27 9NQ beestonhall.co.uk

Glebe House School and Nursery Hunstanton, PE36 6HW glebehouseschool.co.uk

Gresham’s Prep School Holt, NR25 6EY greshams.com

Gresham’s Pre-Prep School Holt, NR25 6BB greshams.com

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP stmichaelsschool.com

Gresham’s School

St Nicholas School

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ saintnicholasschool.net

St Philomena’s Preparatory School Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ stphilomenas.com

Thorpe Hall School Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD thorpehall.southend.sch.uk

Trinity School Brentwood, CM14 5TB trinityschool.ac

Ursuline Preparatory School Brentwood, CM13 3HR ursulineprepwarley.co.uk

Widford Lodge Chelmsford, CM2 9AN widfordlodge.co.uk

Woodford Green Prep School Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ wgprep.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Great Warely Brentwood, CM13 3LA woodlandsschools.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Hutton Manor Brentwood, CM13 1SD woodlandsschools.co.uk

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Holt, NR25 6EA greshams.com

Hethersett Old Hall School Norwich, NR9 3DW hethersettoldhallschool.co.uk

Langley School Norwich, NR14 6BJ langleyschool.co.uk

New Eccles Hall School Nr Norwich, NR16 2NZ neweccleshall.com

Norwich High School for Girls Norwich, NR2 2HU norwichhigh.gdst.net

Norwich School Norwich, NR1 4DD norwich-school.org.uk

Notre Dame Preparatory School Norwich, NR2 3TA notredameprepschool.co.uk

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School Nr Diss, IP22 2TA riddlesworthhall.com

Sacred Heart School Swaffham, PE37 7QW sacredheartschool.co.uk

St Nicholas House School

Ipswich Preparatory School

North Walsham, NR28 9AT stnicholashouse.com

Ipswich, IP1 3QW ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

Taverham Hall School

Ipswich School

Norwich, NR8 6HU taverhamhall.co.uk

Ipswich, IP1 3SG ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

Thetford Grammar School

Moreton Hall Preparatory School

Thetford, IP24 3AF thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ moretonhallprep.org

Thorpe House Langley Preparatory School

Old Buckenham Hall School

Norwich, NR7 0EA thlps.co.uk

Ipswich, IP7 7PH obh.co.uk

Town Close House Prep School

The Old School Henstead

Norwich, NR2 2LR townclose.com

Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk

Wymondham College

Orwell Park

Wymondham, NR18 9SZ wymondhamcollege.org

Ipswich, IP10 0ER orwellpark.co.uk

SUFFOLk The Abbey Preparatory Woodbridge, IP12 1DS woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory

Queen’s House PrePreparatory, Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 4NH woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk/ queenshouse

Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG barnardiston.com

Royal Hospital School

Brandeston Hall

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH framcollege.co.uk/brandeston-hall

Culford School Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX culford.co.uk

Fairstead House School Newmarket, CB8 7AA fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk

Finborough School Stowmarket, IP14 3EF finboroughschool.co.uk

Framlingham College Woodbridge, IP13 9EY framcollege.co.uk

Ipswich High School for Girls Ipswich, IP9 1AZ ipswichhigh.gdst.net

Ipswich, IP9 2RX royalhospitalschool.org

Saint Felix School Southwold, IP18 6SD stfelix.co.uk

St Joseph’s College Ipswich, IP2 9DR stjos.co.uk

South Lee School Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT southlee.co.uk

Stoke College Sudbury, CO10 8JE stokecollege.co.uk

Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 4JH woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

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East Midlands The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Lincolnshire Derbyshire

Bedfordshire Bedford

Nottinghamshire

■ Bedford School

Northamptonshire Brackley ■ Winchester House School

Spratton

Leicestershire

■ Spratton Hall School

Rutland Oakham

Rutland Oakham ■ Oakham School

Northamptonshire Spratton Bedford Brackley

Bedfordshire

Oundle School, Northamptonshire

From sport to the classics.

And everything in between.

Open Morning Saturday 6th October A Bedford School boy has the opportunity to excel at many things, from sport to art, to the academic subjects. It’s a continuity of education that enriches and prepares them for a full and rewarding adult life.

To book your place, please contact Vanessa Hicks, Director of Admissions.

01234 362 216

admissions@bedfordschool.org.uk

Boarding and Day / For boys aged 7–18

bedfordschool.org.uk Bedford School is part of the Harpur Trust

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Learning for life Boarding and day school for girls and boys 10 - 18 offering A Levels and the IB

oakham.rutland.sch.uk 01572 758758

Spratton Hall School

Smith Street, Spratton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8HP T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com W: sprattonhall.com Head Teacher: Mr Stephen Player MA

Spratton Hall provides all pupils with a true preperation for the next stage of education focusing on academic achievement supplemented by excellent music, drama, art and sport.

OPEN Day: Fri 28 Sept 2012, 10.00am-12.00 noon

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 406 Boys: 200 (4-13 years) www.independentschoolparent.com

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EAST MIDLANDS BEDforDShIrE

ockbrook School ockbrook, DE72 3rJ ockbrooksch.co.uk

Bedford Girls’ School Bedford, MK42 0BX bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk

repton School Derby, DE65 6fh repton.org.uk

Bedford Modern School Bedford, MK41 7NT bedmod.co.uk

S Anslem’s School Bakewell, DE45 1DP sanselms.co.uk

Bedford School Bedford, MK40 2TU bedfordschool.org.uk

St Peter and St Paul

SEE ENhANcED ENTry

chesterfield, S41 0Ef spsp.org.uk

orchard School and Nursery Barton Le clay, MK45 4rB orchardschool.org.uk

St Wystan’s School repton, DE65 6GE stwystans.org.uk

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, MK41 7QZ pilgrims-school.info

Bedford Modern School, Bedfordshire

LEIcESTErShIrE The Dixie Grammar School

rushmoor School

Market Bosworth, cV13 0LE dixie.org.uk

Bedford, MK40 2DL rushmoorschool.co.uk

Grantham Preparatory School

Leicester, LE2 0AA tinytotspre-school.co.uk

Grantham, NG31 7Uf tgps.co.uk

Leicester Grammar School

Wellbeck - The Defence Sixth form college

Kirkstone house School

Leicester, LE8 9fL leicestergrammar.org.uk

Loughborough, LE12 8WD dsfc.ac.uk

Thringstone, LE67 5UG gracedieu.com

Barlborough hall School chesterfield, S43 4TJ barlboroughhallschool.co.uk

Derby Grammar School

ratcliffe college

Tiny Tots Pre-School and Primary

Grace Dieu Manor School

DErByShIrE

Spalding, PE11 2TE ahs.me.uk

copthill School

Loughborough, LE11 2AE lesfairfield.org

Bedford, MK40 2PA standrewsschoolbedford.com

Ayscoughfee hall School

Loughborough, LE11 2DZ olcs.leics.sch.uk

Leicester, LE7 4SG ratcliffe-college.co.uk

fairfield Preparatory School

St Andrew’s School

LINcoLNShIrE

oLcS - our Lady’s convent School

Stamford, PE9 3AD copthill.com

Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

Leicester high School for Girls

Littleover, DE23 4BX derbygrammar.co.uk

Leicester, LE2 2PP leicesterhigh.co.uk

Derby high School Derby, DE23 3DT derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Loughborough Grammar School Loughborough, LE11 2DU lesgrammar.org

foremarke hall Milton, DE65 6EJ foremarke.org.uk

Loughborough high School Loughborough, LE11 2DU leshigh.org

Mount St Mary’s college Nr Sheffield, S21 3yL msmcollege.co.uk

Manor house School Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1Br manorhouseashby.co.uk Barlborough Hall School, Derbyshire

Key guide Nursery

Pre Prep

Prep

Senior

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Sixth Form

Day

Weekly

Flexi

Boarding

Boys

Girls

Co-educational

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EAST MIDLANDS Lincoln Minster School

Maidwell Hall

Grosvenor School

Trent college

Lincoln, LN2 5RW lincolnminsterschool.co.uk

Northampton, NN6 9JG maidwellhall.co.uk

Nottingham, NG12 4BS grosvenorschool.co.uk

Nottingham, NG10 4AD trentcollege.net

Northampton High School

Highfields School

Wellow House School

Northampton, NN4 6UU northamptonhigh.co.uk

Newark, NG24 3AL highfieldsschool.co.uk

Nr Newark, NG22 0EA wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk

oundle School

Hollygirt School

Worksop college

oundle, PE8 4GH oundleschool.org.uk

Nottingham, NG3 4GF hollygirt.co.uk

Worksop, S80 3AP wsnl.co.uk

Pitsford School

Lovell House Infant School

Pitsford, NN6 9AX ngs-school.com

Nottingham, NG7 4DX nottinghamhigh.co.uk/lovell-houseinfant-school

Worksop college Preparatory School, Ranby House

Lincolnshire Montessori Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk

St Hugh’s Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk

St James’ School Grimsby, DN34 4SY saintjamesschool.co.uk

St Peter’s School St Martin’s Preparatory School Grimsby, DN34 5AA stmartinsprep.com

Stamford High School (Girls) Stamford, PE9 2LL ses.lincs.sch.uk

Stamford Junior School Stamford, PE9 2LR ses.lincs.sch.uk

Kettering, NN15 6DJ st-peters.org.uk

Spratton Hall School Northampton, NN6 8HP sprattonhall.com SEE ENHANcED ENTRY

Wellingborough School Wellingborough, NN8 2BX wellingboroughschool.org

Winchester House School

Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School Nottingham, NG1 4HX nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham Girls’ High School Nottingham, NG1 4JB nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham High School Nottingham, NG7 4ED nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Stamford School (Boys)

Brackley, NN13 7AZ winchester-house.org

Plumtree School

Stamford, PE9 2BQ ses.lincs.sch.uk

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Nottingham, NG12 5ND plumtreeschool.co.uk

Witham Hall

NoTTINGHAMSHIRE

St Joseph’s School

Bourne, PE10 0JJ withamhall.com

Dagfa School Nottingham Nottingham, NG9 2FU dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk

NoRTHAMPToNSHIRE Beachborough School Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB beachborough.com

The Elms School Nottingham, NG10 4AD elmsschool.net

Retford, DN22 8HX wsnl.co.uk

RUTLAND Brooke Priory School oakham, LE15 6QW brooke.rutland.sch.uk

oakham School oakham, LE15 6DT oakham.rutland.sch.uk SEE ENHANcED ENTRY

Uppingham School Rutland, LE15 9QE uppingham.co.uk

Nottingham, NG1 5AW st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk

Salterford House School Nottingham, NG14 6NZ salterfordhouseschool.co.uk

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Great Houghton School Northampton, NN4 7AG ghschool.net

Laxton Junior School oundle, PE8 4BX laxtonjunior.org.uk

Maidford Montessori Nursery Maidford, NN12 8HT maidfordmontessori.org

Trent College, Nottinghamshire

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West Midlands The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Staffordshire

Worcestershire

Rugeley

Bromsgrove

■ Abbots Bromley School for Girls and Roch House Preparatory School

■ Bromsgrove School

Uttoxeter

Kidderminster

■ Abbotsholme School

Warwickshire

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire Rugeley

Great Malvern ■ Malvern St James

Shropshire

Wolverhampton

■ Holy Trinity International School

West Midlands

Malvern

Rugby

■ Malvern College

■ Bilton Grange School

Worcester

Kidderminster Bromsgrove

■ Abberley Hall School

Worcestershire

West Midlands

Worcester

Wolverhampton ■ The Royal Wolverhampton School

Rugby

Warwickshire

Great Malvern

Herefordshire

Malvern

Abbotsholme School Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 5BS T: 01889 590 217 (main) 01889 594 265 (admissions) W: abbotsholme.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Steve Fairclough B.Sc., M.Sc. Admissions: Miss Jessica Ash E: jessica.ash@abbotsholme.co.uk

Set in beautiful, rural surroundings, Abbotsholme is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 4-18, with additional nursery provision. It is a school unlike any other: where each childÕs contribution is properly valued and encouraged throughout. It has: ¥ Individual academic excellence and achievement ¥ Separate Prep School facilities ¥ Outstanding outdoor education programme with indoor climbing wall with DofE to Gold level ¥ 70 acre working farm and BHS approved Equestrian Centre ¥ Dedicated Sixth Form Centre ¥ First class facilities for sport, music, art and drama ¥ Scholarships and forces bursaries available.

OPEN DAYS: Sat 29 Sept 2012, 9.30am, Sat 9 Mar 2013, 9.30am

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total Pupils: 289 Boys: 160 (4-18 years) Girls: 129 (4-18 years) Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class Size: Prep Ð 8, Senior Ð 15, Sixth Form Ð 5 PREP Ð Day Fees: from £1,900 per term Weekly Boarding: from £5,070 per term Flexi Boarding: from £5,070 per term 128 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2012

Full Boarding: from £6,935 per term SENIOR Ð Day Fees: from £4,780 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,180 per term Flexi Boarding: from £6,180 per term Full Boarding: from £8,040 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level Special Educational Needs: Moderate Name of Prep School: Abbotsholme Prep School www.independentschoolparent.com

WEST MIDLANDS Bromsgrove School Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU T: 01527 579679 (main) 01527 579679 ext 273/318 (admissions) W: bromsgrove-school.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Chris Edwards MA (Oxon) Admissions: Mrs Rachel Scannell E: admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk Flair, discipline, academic rigour. That’s what Bromsgrove is all about. Sensational academic performance achieved through hard work, not over fussy cherry picking; sport played to win at international, national and local level; creative work played, performed and exhibited to move the soul, not tick boxes on a CV. OpEn DAys: Senior (13+) Sat 29 Sept 2012, Prep years 6 to 8 Sat 6 Oct 2012, Prep Years 3 to 5 Sat 13 Oct 2012, Sixth Form Sat 10 Nov 2012 , 9.30am-1.00pm

Key facts school(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 1611 Boys: 906 (3-18 years) Girls: 705 (3-18 years) Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Average Class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 2-12

Faith: Anglican

nURsERy – Day Fees: from £2,200 per term pRE pREp – Day Fees: from £1,995 per term pREp – Day Fees: from £3,170 per term Weekly Boarding: from £4,620 per term Full Boarding: from £6,330 per term sEnIOR – Day Fees: from £4,500 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,330 per term Full Boarding: from £8,645 per term sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, IB

Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 61%; A Level: A*/A – 80% Higher Education (%): Overall: 99%; Oxbridge: 3%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 66% special Educational needs: Mild name of prep school: Bromsgrove Prep School notable Alumni: AE Housman, Poet; Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham; Sir Iain Carmichael, Actor; Nicholas Evans, Author; Olivia Safe, Opera singer; Ben Foden, England Rugby

Co-educational Day and Boarding (3 – 13)

Co-educational Boarding and Day (13 – 18)

Open Days

Open Morning

Friday 12th October 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Saturday 13th October 9.30 am – 12.30 pm

t: +44(0)1684 544 108 e: registrar@thedowns.malcol.org

Saturday 6th October 9.30 am – 12.30 pm t: +44(0)1684 581 515 e: registrar@malcol.org

www.thedowns.malcol.org

www.malcol.org

Registered Charity No. 1120616

Registered Charity No. 527578

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WEST MIDLANDS Abbots Bromley School

High Street, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 3BW T: 01283 840232 E: enquiries@abbotsbromley.net W: www.abbotsbromley.net Head Teacher: Mrs Julie Dowling MA, PGCE, NPQH

Boarding and day school for girls aged 3 to 18. Co-educational Prep School 3 to 11. Unrivalled opportunities including dance and musical theatre courses as well as on-site equestrian and sporting centres.

OpEn DAy: Sat 6 Oct 2012, 10.00am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls (Co-Ed Prep) Total pupils: 251 Boys: 4 (3-11 years) Girls: 247 (3-18 years)

Bilton Grange School

Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Nr Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6QU T: 01788 810217 E: rlb@biltongrange.co.uk W: biltongrange.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Peter Kirk BSc, FRSA

Set in 100 acres of Warwickshire parkland, the school has been described as ‘a welcoming prep that builds confidence in the shy and empowers the gifted’.

OpEN Days: Sat 6 Oct 2012, early March and May 2013, 10.30am12.30pm. Please email rlb@biltongrange.co.uk to attend

Key facts school(s): Pre-Prep, Prep Gender: Co-Ed Total pupils: 315 Boys: 195 (4-13 years) Girls: 120 (4-13 years)

Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding prep Day Fees: from £2,928 per term Senior Day Fees: from £3,790 per term Weekly Boarding: from £5,515 per term Full Boarding: from £6,765 per term

Holy Trinity International School

Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 2BY T: 01562 822929 E: karen.roth@holytrinity.co.uk W: holytrinity.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Pamela Leek-Wright B Ed (Hons)

Nursery children through to Sixth Form enjoy an active and varied range of activities; personalised education that creates a positive foundation for student talent.

OpEn DaYs: Every Friday morning, 8.45am-12.00 noon

Key facts Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding pre prep Day Fees: from £2,880 per term prep Day Fees: from £4,860 per term prep Full Boarding: from £6,770 per term

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school(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Co-Ed Boys: 3 mths-18 years Girls: 3 mths-18 years

Type: Day nursery Fees: from £37 per session pre prep: from £1,750 per term prep: £1,990 per term senior: from £3,250 per term www.independentschoolparent.com

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Courtesy ...

Confidence ...

Courage ...

Curiosity ...

Empowering students to take risks and exceed expectations GET THE INSIDE STORY ON THE ENGLAND DRESSING ROOM, PLUS: • Tunnel & Pitchside • The Royal Box & VIP areas • The World Rugby Museum

GET BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE HOME OF ENGLAND RUGBY rfu.com/museum 020 8892 8877

The Royal Wolverhampton School Developing the Individual

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WESt MIDLANDS HErEforDSHIrE Hereford Cathedral Junior School Hereford, Hr1 2NW hcjs.org

Hereford Cathedral School Hereford, Hr1 2NG herefordcs.com

Packwood Haugh

Lichfield Cathedral School

Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX packwood-haugh.co.uk

Lichfield, WS13 7LH lichfieldcathedralschool.co.uk

Prestfelde School

Little Chasers Nursery

Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ prestfelde.co.uk

Cannock, WS11 0AL chaseacademy.com

Shrewsbury High Prep School

Maple Hayes Dyslexics School

Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Lucton School Lucton, Hr6 9PN luctonschool.org

Shrewsbury, SY1 1tN shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Bromyard, Hr7 4tD st-richards.org.uk

Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA shrewsbury.org.uk

Bucknell, SY7 0BG bedstone.org

Castle House School Newport, tf10 7JE castlehouseschool.co.uk

rugeley, WS15 3BW abbotsbromley.net

Shrewsbury, SY5 7Pf concordcollegeuk.com

Abbotsholme School

Ellesmere College

SEE ENHANCED ENtrY

Uttoxeter, St14 5BS abbotsholme.co.uk

Brooklands School Stafford, St16 1PD brooklandsschool.com

Moor Park School Ludlow, SY8 4DZ moorpark.org.uk

Chase Academy

Moreton Hall oswestry, SY11 3EN moretonhallschool.com

Wellington, tf1 3LB oldhall.co.uk

St Dominic’s High School for Girls Nr Wolverhampton, St19 9BA stdominicsschool.co.uk

Edenhurst Preparatory School

rugby, CV22 7QH crescentschool.co.uk

the Croft Prep School

king’s High School

Stone, St15 8EN stdominicspriory.co.uk

Warwick, CV34 4HJ kingshighwarwick.co.uk

St Joseph’s Preparatory School

the kingsley School

Stoke-on-trent, St4 5rf stjosephsprepschool.co.uk

royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5rD thekingsleyschool.com

Smallwood Manor Nursery, Prep and Pre-Preparatory School

Merrydays Montessori Nursery School Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP henleymontessori.co.uk

Princethorpe College rugby, CV23 9PX princethorpe.co.uk

Stafford Preparatory School Stafford, St18 9At staffordprep.co.uk

Newcastle-under-Lyme, St5 2PU edenhurst.co.uk

oswestry School

kenilworth, CV8 2ft crackleyhall.co.uk

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7rL croftschool.co.uk

Stafford, St18 9At staffordgrammar.co.uk

Uttoxeter, St14 5HN denstonecollege.org

Crackley Hall School

Crescent School

Stafford Grammar School

Denstone College

the old Hall School

SEE ENHANCED ENtrY

Uttoxeter, St14 8NS smallwoodmanor.co.uk

Cannock, WS11 0Ur chaseacademy.com

Bilton Grange School Nr rugby, CV22 6QU biltongrange.co.uk

St Dominic’s Priory School

SEE ENHANCED ENtrY

Ellesmere, SY12 9AB ellesmere.com

Leamington Spa, CV32 5tW arnoldlodge.com

Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School

Nr Stafford, St17 0XN saintbedes.co.uk

Abbots Bromley School for Girls and roch House Preparatory School

Concord College

Arnold Lodge School

St Bede’s Preparatory School

StAfforDSHIrE

Bedstone College

WArWICkSHIrE

Newcastle-under-Lyme, St5 1DB nuls.org.uk

Wellington, tf1 3BH wrekincollege.com

Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY adcoteschool.co.uk

Nr Stafford, St18 9SU yarletschool.org

Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School

Wrekin College

Adcote School for Girls

Yarlet School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, St5 1BQ nuls.org.uk

Shrewsbury School

SHroPSHIrE

Nr Brewood, St19 9LJ vernonlodge.co.uk

Lichfield, WS13 8BL dyslexia.gb.com

Shrewsbury High School

St richard’s School

Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

rugby School rugby, CV22 5EH rugbyschool.net

Stratford Preparatory School

oswestry, SY11 2tL oswestryschool.org.uk

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG stratfordprep.co.uk

Key guide Nursery

Pre Prep

Prep

Senior

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Day

Weekly

Flexi

Boarding

Boys

Girls

Co-Educational

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WEST MIDLANDS Twycross House Pre-Prep School

Highclare School, The Abbey (9-18)

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ twycrosshouseschool.org.uk

Birmingham, B23 6QL highclareschool.co.uk

Twycross House School

Highclare School, Woodfield (18m- 8)

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PL twycrosshouseschool.org.uk

Warwick Preparatory School Warwick, CV34 6PL warwickprep.com

Warwick School Warwick, CV34 6PP warwickschool.org

Sutton Coldfield, B72 1EA highclareschool.co.uk

King Edward VI High School for Girls Birmingham, B15 2UB kehs.org.uk

King Edward’s School Birmingham, B15 2UA kes.org.uk

WEST MIDLANDS

St Martin’s Solihull, B91 3EN saintmartins-school.com

Solihull School Solihull, B91 3DJ solsch.org.uk

Tettenhall College Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX tettenhallcollege.co.uk

West House School Birmingham, B15 2NX westhouseprep.com

Wolverhampton Grammar School Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB wgs.org.uk

Bablake Junior School

King Henry VIII Preparatory School

Coventry, CV1 4AU bablakejuniorschool.co.uk

Coventry, CV3 6PT khps.co.uk

Bablake School

King Henry VIII School

Abberley Hall School

Coventry, CV1 4AU bablake.com

Coventry, CV3 6AQ kinghenrys.co.uk

Worcester, WR6 6DD abberleyhall.co.uk

Holy Trinity International School Kidderminster, DY10 2BY holytrinity.co.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School Worcester, WR3 7SD ksw.org.uk

King’s St Albans Worcester, WR1 2NJ ksw.org.uk

King’s Worcester Worcester, WR1 2LL ksw.org.uk

The Knoll School Kidderminster, DY11 6EA knollschool.co.uk

WORCESTERSHIRE

Malvern College Malvern, WR14 3DF malcol.org SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Birchfield Preparatory School

Mayfield Preparatory School

Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF birchfieldschool.co.uk

Walsall, WS1 2PD mayfieldprep.co.uk

The Blue Coat School

Newbridge Preparatory School

Bowbrook House School Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk

Malvern St James Great Malvern, WR14 3BA malvernstjames.co.uk SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Birmingham, B17 0HR thebluecoatschool.com

Davenport Lodge School Coventry, CV5 6QA davenportlodgeschool.co.uk

Edgbaston High School Birmingham, B15 3TS edgbastonhigh.co.uk

Eversfield Preparatory School Solihull, B91 1AT eversfield.co.uk

Hallfield School Birmingham, B15 3SJ hallfieldschool.co.uk

Highclare School, St Paul’s (3-11) Sutton Coldfield, B74 2SY highclareschool.co.uk

Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH newbridgeprepschool.org.uk

Norfolk House School

Bromsgrove, B60 2BU bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Birmingham, B15 3PS norfolkhouseschool.co.uk

Bromsgrove School

Priory School

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Birmingham, B15 2UR prioryschool.net

The Royal Wolverhampton School Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG theroyalschool.co.uk

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Dodderhill School Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE dodderhill.co.uk

The Downs Malvern Malvern, WR13 6EY thedowns.malcol.org

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Ruckleigh School

The Elms

Solihull, B91 2AB ruckleigh.co.uk

Malvern, WR13 6EF elmsschool.co.uk

St George’s School Edgbaston

Heathfield School

Birmingham, B15 1RX sgse.co.uk

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Bromsgrove Preparatory School

Kidderminster, DY10 3QE heathfieldshool.co.uk

Moffats School Nr Bewdley, DY12 3AY moffats.co.uk

RGS The Grange Worcester, WR3 7RR rgs.org.uk

RGS Worcester Worcester, WR1 1HP rgsw.org.uk

St Mary’s Worcester, WR5 2HP stmarys.org.uk

St Michael’s College Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH st-michaels.uk.com

Winterfold House Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW winterfoldhouse.co.uk

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NORTH OF ENGLAND

North of England The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Northumberland

Cheshire

North Yorkshire

Chester

Bedale

■ The Queen’s School

■ Aysgarth Preparatory School

County Durham

Tyne & Wear

Harrogate ■ Harrogate Ladies College

Barnard Castle

Scarborough

■ Barnard Castle School

■ Scarborough College

Isle of Man

Worsley

Thirsk

■ Bridgewater School

■ Queen Mary’s School

Clitheroe

Barnard Castle

Cumbria

Tees Valley Scarborough Thirsk

Bedale

Greater Manchester Lancashire

County Durham

North Yorkshire Harrogate Clitheroe

York ■ Queen Ethelburga’s College ■ Queen Margaret’s School

York

Lancashire

■ Stonyhurst College

Merseyside

West Yorkshire

Greater Manchester Worsley

East Yorkshire

South Yorkshire

Cheshire Chester

The Queen’s School City Walls Road, Chester, Cheshire CH12NN T: 01244 312078 W: queens.cheshire.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Sarah Clark MA (Cantab) Admissions: Mrs Jane Taylor E: jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk The QueenÕs School is a vibrant city centre independent girlsÕ school for ages 4-18. The school consistently acheives top results in the area for girls at both GCSE and A-Level and scored top marks in all areas in its most recent ISI inspection. Girls participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities and the school is one of only 12 Advanced Confucius Classrooms in the UK, with Mandarin on the curriculum.

Pastoral care lies at the heart of the schoolÕs success and the the faculty style teaching and extra support for competitive courses in Sixth Form gets excellent results.

OPEN DAYS: Lower School: Sat 10 Nov 2012, Senior School: Sat 6 Oct 2012; Sixth Form: Tue 16 Oct 2012, 9.30am-12.30pm

Key facts School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Admissions: School Exam, Interview Type: Day Average Class Size: Prep Ð 22, Senior Ð 20, Sixth Form Ð Small Groups

Faith: Non-denominational

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PREP Ð Day Fees: from £2,520 per term JUNIOR Ð Day Fees: from £2,560 per term SENIOR Ð Day Fees: from £3,665 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, Pre U Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A Ð 74.3%; A Level: A*/A Ð 66.2%

Higher Education (%): Overall: 100%; Oxbridge: 13.3%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 53.3%; Overseas: 0% Special Educational Needs: Mild Name of Prep School: The QueenÕs Lower School Notable Alumni: Beth Tweddle, Olympic gymnast; Vivienne Faull, Dean of York AUTUMN 2012 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 135

NORTH OF ENGLAND

DOES BRIDGEWATER TICK THE BOXES?

Independent day & boarding, girls and boys aged 4 to18

A range of Scholarships available including Academic, DOES BRIDGEWATER TICK THE BOXES? Music, Performing Arts & Sport.

A range Scholarships including Careful andofwell managedavailable guidance for the Academic, transition from GCSE to ‘A’ level.

Performing Arts & Sport.

NewMusic, for 2012 - refurbished and extended common room and study areas.

Careful and well managed guidance for the transition Small tutorial groups with a wide range of subjects. from GCSE to ‘A’ level.

New for 2012 - refurbished and extended common room and study areas.

Dedicated teachers who know you well.

Small tutorial groups with a wide range of subjects.

Excellent examination results .

Dedicated teachers who know you well.

Exceptional guidance & support - enabling all students Excellent UCAS examination results . to gain places at Universities their choice.

Exceptional UCAS guidance &ofsupport - enabling all students Outstanding pastoral care. to gain places at Universities of their choice.

Improved IT facilities with WiFi access.

Outstanding pastoral care.

Improved IT facilities with WiFi access.

We’d love to tell you more about our exciting plans!

We’dcall love to tell more about exciting plans!

Please Head of you Sixth Form Mrsour Sharon Minta on 0161 794 1463.

Please call Head of Sixth Form Mrs Sharon Minta on 0161 794 1463.

Open Day 2012 Saturday 6th October, 9.30am - 11.30am To register or for further details please contact Julia Simpson, Admissions Secretary E-mail: admissions@barneyschool.org.uk

01833 696 030 www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk ‘Educationally Exceptional’

Daily Mail

‘The pupils’ high levels of confidence derive from a secure environment, the concern of staff for each individual and the positive attitudes promoted by the school.’

(Independent School Inspectorate April 2011) Registered Charity Number: 1125375

HLC

HLC

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A Distinctly Different Experience

Highfield Bankfield Harrogate Girls & Boys Ladies Age 2 –College 5 4 11

Harrogate Ladies’ College

An independent day and boarding school for boys aged 2-11 and girls aged 2-18

• Co-education from 3 to 18 years

Taster Day – 20 October 2012

• Small Class Sizes

• Top performing IB school in Yorkshire and NE England

Entrance Examination Day - 12 January 2013

• Extensive Extra Curricular Programme

Music and Chapel Scholarships available for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry 2013

• Excellent Boarding Provision

Admissions Office: admissions@hlc.org.uk or 01423 504543

Independent day and boarding for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years

Harrogate Ladies’ College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2QG

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Tel: 01723 360620 www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Scarborough College

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NORTH OF ENGLAND

2012 Open Mornings Sixth Form Open Morning Saturday 6th October - 10.30am Saturday 29th September - 10.30am Saturday 10th November - 10.30am For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Jackie Hallewell on 01904 720072 or email admissions@queenmargarets.com

www.queenmargarets.com

An independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18

Queen Mary’s School

Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, North Yorkshire YO7 3BZ T: 01845 575000 E: v.robeson@queenmarys.org W: queenmarys.org Head Teacher: Mrs Sandra Lewis-Beckett BSc (Hons) PG Dip PGCE

Queen Mary’s is a small non-selective girls day and boarding school set in a tranquil and caring environment. Renowned for its family atmosphere, Queen Mary’s ensures all pupils thrive as individuals.

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OPEN DaY: Sat 13 Oct 2012, 9.00am-12.00 noon Please register attendance with Mrs Robeson, Head of Admissions

Key facts School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Gender: Girls Total pupils: 247 Boys: 7 (2-7 years) Girls: 240 (2-16 years) www.independentschoolparent.com

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NORTH OF ENGLAND CHEsHiRE Aldford Junior school Chester, CH3 6HZ abbeygatecollege.co.uk

Forest Preparatory school

Loreto Preparatory school

Barnard Castle school

Altrincham, WA15 6LJ forestschool.co.uk

Altrincham, WA14 4GZ loretoprep.co.uk

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN barnardcastleschool.org.uk

The Grange school (Junior)

North Cestrian Grammar school

Durham school

Altrincham, WA14 4AJ ncgs.co.uk

Durham, DH1 4sZ durhamschool.co.uk

Pownhall Hall school

The Chorister school

Wilmslow, sK9 5DW pownallhall.cheshire.sch.uk

Durham, DH1 3EL thechoristerschool.com

The Queen’s Lower school

Durham High school for Girls

Chester, CH2 1AW queens.cheshire.sch.uk

Durham, DH1 3TB dhsfg.org.uk

sEE ENHANCED ENTRy Northwich, CW8 3AU grange.org.uk

Abbey Gate College Chester, CH3 6EN abbeygatecollege.co.uk

The Grange school (senior) Hartford, CW8 1LU grange.org.uk

Abbey Gate school Chester, CH2 3HR abbeygateschool.org.uk

Greenbank school Cheadle, sK8 6HU greenbankschool.co.uk

Alderley Edge school for Girls Alderley Edge, sK9 7QE aesg.co.uk

Hale Preparatory school

Altrincham Preparatory school Altrincham, WA14 2RR altprep.co.uk

Hale, WA15 9As haleprepschool.com

The Queen’s school

Polam Hall school

Chester, CH1 2NN queens.cheshire.sch.uk

Darlington, DL1 5PA polamhall.com

The Hammond school

sEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Chester, CH2 4Es thehammondschool.co.uk

Beech Hall school

Hillcrest Grammar school

Macclesfield, sK10 2EG beechhallschool.org

stockport, sK3 8HB hilcrest.stockport.sch.uk

Brabyns Preparatory school

stockport, sK8 6LA hulmehallschool.org

Cheadle Hulme school

Chester, CH4 7QL kingschester.co.uk

The Firs school

Lady Barn House school

Chester, CH2 2HJ firsschool.net

Alderley Edge, sK9 7Uy theryleys.com

Chetwynde school Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0Ny chetwynde.co.uk

Hunter Hall school

stockport Grammar school

King’s school, Cheshire

Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN cransleyschool.co.uk

Carlisle, CA3 9PB austinfriars.cumbria.sch.uk

Altrincham, WA15 0HE stambroseprep.org

Macclesfield, sK10 1DA kingsmac.co.uk

Cransley school

Austin Friars st Monica’s school

st Ambrose Preparatory school

The King’s school

Cheadle, sK8 6EF cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

Cheadle, sK8 7AJ ramillieshall.co.uk

The Ryleys

Hulme Hall Grammar school

stockport, sK6 7DB brabynsprepschool.co.uk

CUMBRiA

Ramillies Hall school

Cheadle, sK8 1JE ladybarnhouse.stockport.sch.uk

Cheadle Hulme School, Cheshire

stockport, sK2 7AF stockportgrammar.co.uk

Penrith, CA11 8UA hunterhall.co.uk

Lime House school Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX limehouseschool.co.uk

Terra Nova Preparatory school

st Bees school

Holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT terranovaschool.co.uk

st Bees, CA27 0Ds st-bees-school.org

Wilmslow Prep school for Girls

sedbergh Junior school

Wilmslow, sK9 5EG wilmslowprep.co.uk

sedbergh, LA10 5RX sedberghschool.org

sedbergh school

COUNTy DURHAM Barnard Castle Prep school Barnard Castle, DL12 8UW barnardcastleschool.org.uk

sedbergh, LA10 5HG sedberghschool.org

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Windermere Preparatory school Windermere, LA23 1AP windermereschool.co.uk

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Pre Prep

Prep

Senior

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NORTH OF ENGLAND Windermere School Windermere, LA23 1NW windermereschool.co.uk

ISLE OF MAN The Buchan School castletown, IM9 1RD kwc.im/the-buchan-school

GREATER MANcHESTER Abbey college Manchester Manchester, M2 4WG abbeymanchester.co.uk

Abbotsford Preparatory School Manchester, M41 5PR abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk

Bridgewater School

King William’s college castletown, IM9 1TP kwc.im

LANcASHIRE Arnold School Blackpool, Fy4 1JG arnoldschool.com Bolton School Girls’ Division Junior School, Lancashire

Worsley, M28 2WQ bridgewater-school.co.uk

Beech House Lower Prep School

casterton School

SEE ENHANcED ENTRy

Rochdale, OL16 1UT beechhouseschool.co.uk

carnforth, LA6 2SG castertonschool.co.uk

Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School

clevelands Preparatory School

Rochdale, OL11 4JQ beechhouseschool.co.uk

Bolton, BL1 5DH clevelandsprepschool.co.uk

Bolton School Boys’ Division

Firwood Manor Prep School

Bolton, BL1 4PA boltonschool.org/senior-boys

Oldham, OL9 OAD firwoodmanor.org.uk

Forest Park Preparatory School

Bolton School Girls’ Division

Highfield Priory School

Sale, M33 6NB forestparkschool.co.uk

Bolton, BL1 4PB boltonschool.org/senior-girls

Preston, PR2 5RW highfieldpriory.co.uk

Manchester Grammar School

Bolton School Junior Boys’ School

Hulme Preparatory School

chetham’s School of Music Manchester, M3 1SB chethams.com

clarendon cottage Preparatory School Manchester, M30 9BJ clarendoncottage-school.co.uk

Manchester, M13 0XT mgs.org

Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, M14 6HS manchesterhigh.co.uk

Moor Allerton School Manchester, M20 2PW moorallertonschool.com

St Bede’s college Manchester, M16 8HX stbedescollege.co.uk

Withington Girls’ School Manchester, M14 6BL withington.manchester.sch.uk

Bolton, BL1 4PB boltonschool.org/junior-boys

Bolton School Junior Girls’ School Bolton, BL1 4PB boltonschool.org/junior-girls

Bolton School, Beech House Infants School Bolton, BL1 4PB boltonschool.org/infants

Bolton School Nursery Bolton, BL1 4RL boltonschool.org/nursery

Bury Grammar School Bury, BL9 OHN bgsg.bury.sch.uk

Bury Grammar School Girls Bury, BL9 OHH bgsg.bury.sch.uk

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Oldham, OL8 1RE hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools Oldham, OL8 4BX hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Blackburn, BB2 6DF qegs.blackburn.com

Rossall School Fleetwood, Fy7 8JW rossallschool.org.uk

St Joseph’s Park Hill School Burnley, BB12 6TG parkhillschool.co.uk

Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall clitheroe, BB7 9PU stonyhurst.ac.uk

King Edward VII and Queen Mary School

St Pius X Prep School

Lytham St Annes, Fy8 1DT keqms.co.uk

Preston, PR2 8RD stpiusx.co.uk

Kirkham Grammar School

Scarisbrick Hall School

Preston, PR4 2BH kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

Ormskirk, L40 9RQ scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk

Kirkham Grammar School Junior Preston, PR4 2BD kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

Stonyhurst college clitheroe, BB7 9PZ stonyhurst.ac.uk SEE ENHANcED ENTRy

Moorland School

Westholme School Infants

clitheroe, BB7 2JA moorlandschool.co.uk

Blackburn, BB2 6PS westholmeschool.com

Oakhill college

Westholme School Juniors Boys

clitheroe, BB7 9AF oakhillcollege.co.uk

Blackburn, BB2 7AF westholmeschool.com

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NORTH OF ENGLAND Westholme School Blackburn, BB2 7AA westholmeschool.com

Westholme School Seniors Blackburn, BB2 6QU westholmeschool.com

MERSEySiDE Belvedere Preparatory School Liverpool, L8 3TF belvedereprep.com

Central Newcastle High School (Senior)

Liverpool, L12 1LE runnymede-school.org.uk

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS newcastlehigh.gdst.net

St Mary’s College

Dame Allan’s School

Crosby, L23 5TW stmarys.ac

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9yJ dameallans.co.uk

Tower College

The King’s School

Rainhill, L35 6NE towercollege.com

Tynemouth, NE30 4RF kings-tynemouth.org.uk

NORTHUMBERLAND

Birkenhead School

Longridge Towers School

Wirral, CH43 2JD birkenheadschool.co.uk

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ lts.org.uk

Carleton House Preparatory School

Mowden Hall School

Aysgarth Preparatory School

Newcastle Junior School for Boys Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES newcastleschool.co.uk

Wirral, CH47 0LL kingsmeadschool.com

Glenfield Nursery Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA glenfield-nursery.co.uk

Liverpool College Liverpool, L18 8BG liverpoolcollege.org.uk

Red House School Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX redhouseschool.co.uk

Merchant Taylors’ Boys School

Teeside High School

Liverpool, L23 0QP merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT teessidehigh.co.uk

Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School

yarm Preparatory School

Liverpool, L23 5SP merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES yarmschool.org

Merchant Taylors’ Preparatory School (Stanfield)

yarm School Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ yarmschool.org

Liverpool, L23 5TH merchanttaylors.com/junior-girls

Harrogate, HG3 2JG belmontgrosvenor.co.uk

Newcastle Preparatory School

Sunderland, SR2 7LA argylehouseschool.co.uk

Redcourt - St Anselm’s

york, yO30 6NP boothamschool.com

Bootham School york, yO30 7BU boothamschool.com

The Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School

Bramcote School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BA churchhigh.com

Scarborough, yO11 2TT bramcoteschool.com

Royal Grammar School

Fyling Hall School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Robin Hood’s Bay, yO22 4QD fylinghall.org

Sunderland High School

Giggleswick Junior School

Sunderland, SR2 8Hy sunderlandhigh.co.uk

Settle, BD24 0DG giggleswick.org.uk

Westfield School

Giggleswick School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS westfield.newcastle.sch.uk

Settle, BD24 0DE giggleswick.org.uk

yORKSHiRE – EAST

Hymers College

Central Newcastle High School (Junior)

Birkenhead, CH43 1TX redcourtstanselms.com

Bootham Prep School

Anlaby, HU10 7EH hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

Argyle House School

Wirral, CH43 5Sy prentonprep.co.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Hull Collegiate School

TyNE & WEAR

Prenton Preparatory School

Bedale, DL8 1TF aysgarthschool.com

Belmont Grosvenor School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1NH newcastleschool.co.uk

TEES VALLEy

york, yO62 4ER college.ampleforth.org.uk

Harrogate, HG2 9JP ashville.co.uk

Newcastle School for Boys

Kingsmead School

Ampleforth College

Ashville College

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH newcastleprepschool.org.uk

Stocksfield, NE43 7TP mowdenhall.co.uk

Liverpool, L18 3EE carletonhouse.co.uk

yORKSHiRE – NORTH

Runnymede St Edward’s School

Hull, HU3 1LW hymerscollege.co.uk

Gosforth, NE3 4ES newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Ampleforth College, North Yorkshire

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Pre Prep

Prep

Senior

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NORTH OF ENGLAND Harrogate Ladies’ College

St Peter’s School

Harrogate, HG1 2QG hlc.org.uk

york, yO30 6AB st-peters.york.sch.uk

Bradford Girls’ Grammar School Bradford, BD9 6RB bggs.com

Mulberry House Nursery Wakefield, WF1 2DG wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

HLC Bankfield Pre-Prep Harrogate, HG1 2Ey highclareschool.co.uk

Scarborough College Scarborough, yO11 3BA scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Bradford Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Bradford, BD9 4JP bradfordgrammar.com

Wakefield, WF1 3QX wgsf.org.uk

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Junior)

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Lyndhurst School

Terrington Hall School

Dale House School

Pocklington, yO42 2NH pocklingtonschool.com/lyndhurstschool

york, yO60 6PR terringtonhall.com

Batley, WF17 8HL dhschool.co.uk

Malsis School Nr Skipton, BD20 8DT malsis.com

Minster School york, yO1 7JA minsterschoolyork.co.uk

The Mount School york, yO24 4DD mountschool.com

Pocklington School york, yO42 2NJ pocklingtonschool.com

Queen Ethelburga’s College york, yO26 9SS queenethelburgas.edu SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Queen Margaret’s School

yORkSHiRE – SOUTH Ashdell Preparatory School Sheffield, S10 3BL ashdellprep.co.uk

Birkdale Preparatory School Sheffield, S10 2NS birkdaleschool.org.uk

Birkdale School Sheffield, S10 3DH birkdaleschool.org.uk

Hill House School Doncaster, DN9 3GG hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk

Mylnhurst Preparatory School & Nursery Sheffield, S11 9HJ mylhurst.co.uk

The Froebelian School Leeds, LS18 4LB froebelian.com

Fulneck School

Gateways School

Rishworth School

Leeds, LS17 9LE gatewaysschool.co.uk

Rishworth, HX6 4QA rishworth-school.co.uk

The Gleddings Preparatory School

Silcoates School

Halifax, HX3 0JB thegleddings.co.uk

The Grammar School at Leeds Leeds, LS17 8GS gsal.org.uk

Rudston Preparatory School

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

Rotherham, S60 2SW rudstonschool.com

Halifax, HX3 8AQ hgsf.org.uk

Sheffield High School Junior

Hipperholme Grammar School

Sheffield, S10 2QH sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRy

The Read School

Sheffield High School Senior

Selby, yO8 8NL readschool.co.uk

Sheffield, S10 2PE sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Ripon Cathedral Choir School Ripon, HG4 2LA cathedralchoirschool.co.uk

St Martin’s Ampleforth york, yO62 4HP stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk

Westbourne School Sheffield, S10 2QT westbourneschool.co.uk

Ackworth School Pontefract, WF7 7LT ackworthschool.com

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Halifax, HX3 8JE hgsf.org.uk

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery Bingley, BD16 4AP ladylanepark.bradford.sch.uk

Moorfield School ilkley, LS29 8RL moorfieldschool.co.uk

yORkSHiRE – WEST

Brighouse, HD6 3HF rastrickschool.co.uk

Richmond House School

Hipperholme Grammar Junior School

Nr Thirsk, yO7 3BZ queenmarys.org

Rastrick independent School

Leeds, LS28 8DS fulneckschool.co.uk

york, yO19 6EU queenmargarets.com

Queen Mary’s School

Wakefield, WF1 3Qy wgsf.org.uk

Moorlands School Leeds, LS16 5PF moorlandsschool.com

Leeds, LS16 5LG rhschool.org

Wakefield, WF2 0PD silcoates.org.uk

Silcoates St Hildas Horbury, WF4 6BB silcoates.org.uk

Wakefield Girls’ High School Wakefield, WF1 2QS wgsf.org.uk

Wakefield Girls’ High School (Junior) Wakefield, WF1 2QX wgsf.org.uk

Westville House School ilkley, LS29 0DQ westvilleschool.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR woodhousegrove.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PQ brontehouse.co.uk

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Scotland The map illustrates the location of our leading schools.

A directory of schools in this region, listed by county, follows this page.

Edinburgh

Perth and Kinross

Edinburgh

Perth

■ Fettes College

■ Glenalmond College ■ Kilgraston

Western Isles Elgin

Moray Highland Aberdeenshire

Moray Elgin

Perth and Kinross

■ Gordonstoun

Argyll and Bute

Angus

Perth

Fife Clackmannanshire

Stirling

Edinburgh Edinburgh East Lothian Glasgow Midlothian South Lanarkshire Scottish Borders Ayrshire

Inverclyde

Dumfries and Galloway

Fettes College, Edinburgh

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Please call our Registrar on 0131 311 6744 admissions@fettes.com www.fettes.com

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The edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School

robert Gordon’s College

edinburgh, eh3 5PL edinburghacademy.org.uk

Aberdeen, Ab10 1Fe rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk

St Margaret’s School for Girls

The edinburgh Academy Senior School

Aberdeen, Ab10 1rU st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk

edinburgh, eh3 5bL edinburghacademy.org.uk

ANGUS

edinburgh Montessori Arts School

high School of Dundee

edinburgh, eh16 6Ae emaschool.co.uk

Dundee, DD1 1hU highschoolofdundee.org.uk

See eNhANCeD eNTry

ArGyLL AND bUTe

George heriot’s School edinburgh, eh3 9eQ george-heriots.com

Lomond School helensburgh, G84 9JX lomond-school.com

edinburgh, eh10 5eG gwc.org.uk

Wellington School

edinburgh, eh4 3eZ esms.edin.sch.uk

CLACKMANNANShire Dollar Academy

edinburgh, eh4 3NT esms.edin.sch.uk

eAST LOThiAN

edinburgh, eh13 0PU merchiston.co.uk

Dunbar, eh42 1NN belhavenhill.com

St George’s School for Girls

Loretto Junior School

edinburgh, eh12 6bG st-georges.edin.sch.uk

Musselburgh, eh21 6JA lorettoschool.co.uk

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Loretto School

St Leonards

Musselburgh, eh21 7re lorettoschool.co.uk

St Andrews, Ky16 9QJ stleonards-fife.org

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Craigclowan Preparatory School

The high School of Glasgow (Junior) Glasgow, G61 4Ae glasgowhigh.com

GLASGOW

Cargilfield Preparatory School

belmont house School

edinburgh, eh4 6hU cargilfield.com

Glasgow, G77 5DU belmontschool.co.uk

Perth, Ph2 8PS craigclowan-school.co.uk

Glenalmond College Perth, Ph1 3ry glenalmondcollege.co.uk See eNhANCeD eNTry

Kilgraston

hutchesons’ Grammar School

Perth, Ph2 9bQ kilgraston.com

Glasgow, G41 4NW hutchesons.org

See eNhANCeD eNTry

Glasgow, G42 7rN hutchesons.org

Morrison’s Academy Crieff, Ph7 3AN morrisonsacademy.org

The New School Dunkeld, Ph8 0hJ thenewschool.co.uk

Glasgow, G12 0SW kelvinsideacademy.org.uk

Strathallan School Perth, Ph2 9eG strathallan.co.uk

Glasgow, G3 6rJ staloysius.org

SCOTTiSh bOrDerS

West end Montessori School Glasgow, G3 6AP westendmontessoripre-school.com

Merchiston Castle School

belhaven hill

Glasgow, G12 8he theglasgowacademy.org.uk

St Aloysius’ College

The Mary erskine Junior School

Dollar, FK14 7DU dollaracademy.org

The Glasgow Academy

Kelvinside Academy

The Mary erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College

Ayr, KA7 2Xh wellingtonschool.org

Crieff, Ph7 4eX ardvreckschool.co.uk

hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary

George Watson’s College

AyrShire

Ardvreck School

glasgowhigh.com

edinburgh, eh4 1QX fettes.com

by Montrose, DD10 0hN lathallan.com

Glasgow, G41 4hS craigholme.co.uk

The high School of Glasgow (Senior), Glasgow, G13 1PL

Fettes College

Lathallan School

PerTh AND KiNrOSS

Craigholme School

St Mary’s Preparatory School Melrose, Melrose, TD6 9LN stmarysmelrose.org.uk

iNverCLyDe

SOUTh LANArKShire

St Columba’s College Junior

Fernhill School

Kilmacolm, PA13 4eQ st-columbas.org

rutherglen, G73 4SG fernhillschool.co.uk

St Columba’s College Senior

hamilton College

Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU st-columbas.org

hamilton, ML3 0Ay hamiltoncollege.co.uk

MOrAy

STirLiNG

Gordonstoun School

beaconhurst School

elgin, iv30 5rF gordonstoun.org.uk

Stirling, FK9 4rr beaconhurst.com

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WALES

Wales

Holyhead Conwy

A directory of schools in this region are listed by county below.

CARMARTHENSHIRE

Conwy

Cardiff, CF5 2YD howells-cardiff.gdst.net

Llandovery, SA20 0EE llandoverycollege.com

Ruthin

Denbighshire

Gwynedd

Howell’s School Llandaff

Llandovery College

Denbigh

Bangor

Dolgellau

Kings Monkton School Welshpool

Cardiff, CF24 3XL kingsmonkton.org.uk

St Michael’s School Llanelli, SA14 9TU stmikes.co.uk

Aberystwyth

St John’s College Cardiff, CF3 5YX stjohnscollegecardiff.com

DENBIGHSHIRE

Fishguard

Howell’s School

Llandovery

Westbourne School - Nursery and Junior

Denbigh, LL16 3EN howells.org

Monmouth Llanelli

Pembroke

Westbourne School - Senior

Ruthin, LL15 1EE ruthinschool.co.uk

Conwy, LL29 7BP rydal-penrhos.com

Rydal Penrhos School

GWYNEDD St Gerard’s School

Monmouth School

Bangor, LL57 2EL st-gerards.org

Monmouth, NP25 3XP monmouthschool.org

POWYS Christ College

St John’s-on-the-Hill School

Haberdashers’ Agincourt School and Nursery Monmouth, NP25 3SY agincourtschool.org

Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF atlanticcollege.org

Chepstow, NP16 6DN stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

Newport, NP20 6QB rougemontschool.co.uk

Monmouth, NP25 3NG thegrangemonmouth.org

Atlantic College

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, St Arvans Day Nursery

Rougemont School

The Grange School

GLAMORGAN

Newport Cardiff Penarth

Llantwit Mayor

MONMOUTHSHIRE

Conwy, LL30 1RD stdavidscollege.co.uk

Chepstow

Glamorgan

Conwy, LL29 7BT rydal-penrhos.com

St David’s College

Monmouthshire

Swansea

Penarth, CF64 2AJ westbourneschool.com

Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School

Brecon

Pembrokeshire Carmarthenshire

Penarth, CF64 2EF westbourneschool.com

Ruthin School

Powys

Ceredigion

Cardiff Sixth Form

Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls

Cardiff, CF24 0AA ccoex.com

Monmouth, NP25 5XT habs-monmouth.org

Brecon, LD3 8AF christcollegebrecon.com

Chepstow, NP16 7LE stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery

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Newport, NP10 8FZ stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

SEE ENHANCED ENTRY

Inglefield House

The Cathedral School Llandaff

Monmouth, NP25 5XT inglefieldhouse.org

Cardiff, CF5 2YH cathedral-school.co.uk Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls, Monmouthshire

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NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland A directory of schools in this region are listed by county below.

COUNTY ANTRIM Coleraine

Belfast Royal Academy

Londonderry

Belfast, BT14 6JL belfastroyalacademy.com

Londonderry Ben Madigan Preparatory School, Belfast Royal Academy Belfast, BT15 5GP benmadigan.com

Tyrone

County Antrim

Belfast

Holywood

Campbell College Belfast, BT4 2ND campbellcollege.co.uk

Fermanagh

Armagh

Methodist College

County Down

Belfast, BT9 6BY methody.org

Royal Belfast Academical Institution Belfast, BT1 6DL rbai.org.uk

COUNTY DOWN Rockport School

Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Inchmarlo Preparatory School

Holywood, BT18 0DD rockportschool.com

Belfast, BT9 6JR inchmarlo.org.uk

LONDONDERRY

Victoria College

Coleraine Academical Institution

Belfast, BT9 6JA victoriacollege.org.uk

Coleraine, BT51 3LA coleraineai.com

Foyle & Londonderry College Junior

Victoria College, County Antrim

Londonderry, BT48 0LX foylenet.org.uk

Foyle & Londonderry College Senior Londonderry, BT48 0AW foylenet.org.uk

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Campbell College, County Antrim

Campbell College, County Antrim

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