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Welcome

Did you know there are now a record 536,109 pupils at 1,364 member schools under the Independent Schools Council? The ISC brings together seven member associations of independent schools, including their heads, governors and bursars. With so much choice out there, we hope our Guide offers you a helping hand in choosing the right school for your child. Before starting on your “journey”, take a look at our timeline on page 6, which tracks your son or daughter’s educational career, the key calendar dates and exams such as the 11+ and Common Entrance, GCSEs and A-levels. We have split our Guide into sections to cover each stage: from Nursery through to Sixth Form, and we aim to leave you with a real understanding of the sector and how it all works. In May, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge created a “Back to Nature Garden” for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Its aim was to highlight the benefits to wellbeing that can be achieved by being outside. Ben Beardmore-Gray, Headmaster at Moulsford Prep School in Oxford, echoes this in Get out in the Great Outdoors, page 26, writing that his pupils reap rewards by spending time, both at work and play, outside enjoying the school campus in the fresh air. This is just one example of the brilliant types of initiatives that independent schools have to offer. Happy reading!

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WHAT’S INSIDE? THE GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS • AUTUMN 2019

Prep 8+

Sixth Form 16+

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

Nursery 2+

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

Prepare to be amazed by the range of subjects from which pupils choose their A-levels or International Baccalaureate – from traditional disciplines like history and maths, to new ones like fashion. It’s crunch time and all in aid of securing a place at university. From page 56

From page 29

OUR SCHOOL TIMELINE… FROM NURSERY THROUGH TO SIXTH FORM

Senior 11+, 13+

Pre-Prep 4+

Starting in the year that your child turns five, small class sizes, dazzling teaching and stand-out facilities are the name of the game here. It’s never too early to assess your child’s true potential, and what better place to start than with a solid foundation at Pre-Prep. From page 24

With GCSEs and the new numerical grading system now firmly in place, a clutch of A*s might just not cut it any longer. The pressure is on to secure a clean sweep of grade nines – a nine is a higher grade than an A* and is for those of exceptional ability. From page 40

SMALL CLASS SIZES, DAZZLING TEACHING and stand-out facilities

are the name of the game here CONTENTS 8

How to choose a school

Cranleigh School says education is about drawing the best out of pupils

In brief A round-up of all the latest news from independent schools across the country

Navigating nursery

Start right

Get out in the great outdoors

Giving pupils a chance to shine Boys at Ludgrove Prep School have the chance to discover their talent

Search facility Jane Richardson School Search

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Expert advice

New beginnings

A broad view

On top form An independent Sixth Form education at Derby Grammar School opens doors for pupils in later life

Balancing act Beaudesert Park Prep aims to preserve the joys of childhood in the pace of modern life

The next stage

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

Moulsford Prep School encourages learning outdoors to improve mental wellbeing

Susan Brooks, Head of Northwood Senior School, explains the ethos behind it

A pre-prep education at St Catherine’s Prep builds a strong foundation for later years

The unusual uniform at Knighton House Prep in Dorset ensures pupils get the most out of their learning

Five Headteachers give their top tips on settling in your child at senior school

Rowan Prep School helps girls develop key skills for the best possible start in life

Queenswood School understands all the factors for consideration when choosing a senior school

ISOTY awards 2019 St Augustine’s Priory on their wellbeing offering in our latest awards campaign

How what you wear helps you learn

House of champions Merchiston Castle’s Sixth Form House prepares pupils for life beyond school, writes Housemaster Danny Rowlands

Ones to watch School alumni

School memories Cressida Cowell on Marlborough College

203 World class International schools are great preparation for becoming part of a global community

DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Each chapter contains a map and listings of Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior Schools and Sixth Forms.

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

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EDUCATION

How to

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MARTIN READER, Headmaster at Cranleigh School, Surrey, says that an independent school education offers experiences and opportunities that enhance the lives of children for years to come, so how do you find the right one?

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Since their founding, independent schools have always promoted education in this roundest sense. Right now, that priority could not be more vital. When there has been a narrowing of the curriculum in recent years, with the creative and performing arts on the decline, with opportunities for team sports in schools restricted, the independent sector has championed and expanded its provision. As examination reform has taken shape, the independent sector has not only continued to perform outstandingly, it has also sought to innovate and broaden with the Extended Project Qualification, PreU, International Baccalaureate and a range of its own qualifications, the latest of which is the School Certificate in Philosophy Cranleigh is launching with the New College of Humanities this autumn. We want to encourage thinking beyond the test.

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hen we are warned that future living and working will be dominated by complex technologies, what will we need? Those skills and qualities that make human beings special which technologies cannot replicate: creativity, imagination, teamwork, love, empathy, resilience. When children of today face temptations, challenges, anxieties that affect their wellbeing, and we as parents are desperate to shield and prepare them, what do we need to do? To nurture those qualities that make humans special. Qualifications are important and are often a gateway to opportunity, but they are not education. Education is about drawing the best out of young people, allowing them to discover who they are becoming and what their purpose in life could be. In short, it is about human flourishing.

EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT AND ARE often a gateway to

opportunity, but they are not education.

EDUCATION IS ABOUT DRAWING THE BEST OUT OF YOUNG PEOPLE

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EDUCATION Pick a school that best suits your child’s interests

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In short, independent schools offer opportunities that will better the lives of children now and prepare them for their futures. With independence comes the freedom to make choices that are right for the children in our care. While independent schools are diverse in nature, they all share this DNA. The best will also add a healthy dose of fun, for childhood is short. To quote one of my senior prefects, “Cranleigh is a memorymaking machine.” I know for sure that there will be schools up and down the country where leaving students will testify to the same.

WHICH SCHOOL DO I GO FOR? Take a deep breath, relax and do not let the competitive anxiety of car-park gossip dominate. Look beyond results comparisons which tend to reflect admissions policies more than the quality of education. The reality is that the vast majority of independent schools have A*A/9-7 results significantly above national averages. Bright, motivated children will have plenty of peers and high-quality teachers to motivate them at whatever school they choose. Spend time with your child’s Head or

I APPLY MY OWN GAUGE FOR FIRST IMPRESSIONS: the “Hi, Sir!” or “Hi, Miss!”

test. If you hear pupils greet their teachers in a friendly way, YOU KNOW THAT STAFF AND

PUPILS ARE AT EASE WITH EACH OTHER AND THE SCHOOL IS WORKING WELL teacher for an honest appraisal of what they are like and ask for advice on a range of schools to look at. Go and visit a few of them for yourselves, see what fits your values and child, narrow down the list and then take your child with you. You will know whether your child has a particular interest in classics or sport or music or drama, is an all-rounder; whether they will flourish in a large school or a smaller Memories are made at Cranleigh

one where everyone is known; whether they get involved easily or need coaxing. Let fit guide your decision. Whenever I visit a school, I apply my own very simple gauge for first impressions: the “Hi, Sir!” or “Hi, Miss!” test. If you walk around and hear the pupils greet their teachers in a friendly way, you know that staff and pupils are at ease with each other and the school is working well.

BOARDING OR DAY? Day schools will, of course, offer a wealth of opportunity. What sets boarding schools apart is most precious time. Long days bring time to develop a passion for a subject and to discuss with teachers and peers; time for extra rehearsals; time for more than one sport; time perfecting a painting; real time not virtual time with friends. There is also quality time with families at weekends. Nowadays, parents do not send their children away, they embrace the fullness of life that a boarding school offers. To find out more about Cranleigh, please visit their directory listing on our website, independentschoolparent.com

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To commemorate the 100th anniversary of their first teacher training course in the UK, Montessori created a garden at the hottest horticultural event of the year – the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In collaboration with landscape designer Jody Lidgard, the garden illustrated Montessori’s innovative classroom practices. It highlighted the fact that children are spending less time outdoors,

whether in be in parks, the countryside or on the coast. This is why Montessori’s ethos of sustaining both learning and enjoyment from nature and the natural world is even more relevant now than it was 100 years ago. The design brief was to reflect the key principles of Montessori’s child-led approach to education, and Jody worked with children at a local Montessori in Norfolk to grow some of the plants featured in the garden.

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IN BRIEF

• OCEAN ART Bromsgrove Prep, Worcs

Celebrating World Oceans Day on 8th June, Year 4 pupils were shocked to learn how polluted the seas are. To help out, they used recycled plastic material to make fish artwork.

• EXAM EXPOSURE

Remembering Dickens Gad’s Hill, Kent

Pupils paid tribute to Charles Dickens last term at a service in Rochester Cathedral. The annual Dickens’ Choral Evensong was held in the cathedral’s 7th-century Quire and saw 50 Juniors, aged between seven and 11, sing hymns and lead prayers. Throughout the service, Gad’s youngest Seniors gave readings from the bible before Head Paul Savage, read a moving excerpt from the great author’s last published works, The Life of Our Lord.

Lord, what fools these mortals be!

Introducing Cothill Juniors

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Cothill, Oxfordshire

The school community welcomed a splendid production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by all-male theatrical touring company, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Founded in 2004, the group performed in the Old Palace in early June.

In September 2020, Cothill Juniors will offer boys in Years 4 and 5 a gentle transition into their boarding education. These younger boys will be able to go home after the end of their school commitments each Saturday until the Sunday evening.

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• AWARD WINNER The Maynard School, Exeter

The first in Devon to be presented with the national Wellbeing Award for Schools. This award recognises a school’s commitment to promoting positive mental health.

Men take on Shakespeare

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Hitting a high note King’s Rochester

Lower Sixth pupil Laura West has successfully auditioned for the Royal College of Music Junior Department. She will start her studies this month, taking a two-year Saturday class programme alongside her A-level studies at school. Judges at her audition included Miranda Francis.

• A GREAT SHOW The Falcons School for Girls, London

Year 6 pupils showcased their musical talents while performing at the Centenary Anniversary Gala Dinner for renowned charity, Save the Children.

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SCHOOL NEWS

HEADS ON THE MOVE It’s all change for these schools

Henry Price is the new Head of Oakham School, Rutland.

Sally-Anne Huang is the High Master of St Paul’s, London, from Sept 2020.

In top gear

Moulsford Prep School, Oxfordshire

The school was delighted to welcome back former pupil Tom Williams. Tom, who is also from the village of Moulsford, visited the school to film with BBC South Today and talk about his rally-driving career. Aged 20, he is the youngest and only British driver contesting this year’s FIA Junior World Rally Championship. Tom works hard and feels it’s a credit to his education, and the local community, that he has the confidence to do what he does.

Jesse Elzinga is the new Head of Sevenoaks, Kent, from Sept 2020.

Mark Mortimer is Head of Bryanston School, Dorset.

Neal Bailey takes over as Head of Pinewood School, Wiltshire, from Sept 2020.

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The girls put on a fine production

An audience with an author

Greased lightning

King’s Hall, Taunton, Somerset

Bolton School for Girls, Manchester

Budding storytellers at the school received a visit from superstar children’s writer, Robin Stevens. The American-born author, best known for her Murder Most Unladylike series, delivered a talk to her young audience, which included Year 5 pupils from Creech St Michael Primary School. The presentation included the inspiration behind her beloved stories.

Pupils in Years 7 to 9 performed Grease as this year’s Middle School production. The whole cast worked hard to perfect their singing, dancing and acting, and producer Abbey Field and music director Sheona Wade were delighted with the girls’ efforts. Molly Bell and Georgia McGinty gave stellar performances as main characters, Sandy and Danny.

Eaton House Belgravia boys are bright, enthusiastic, engaging and have a love of learning. The non-selective entry at 4+ allows children to blossom academically and emotionally at the right pace for each child and our results speak for themselves.

Over the years, our 7+ and 8+ leavers have achieved outstanding results, with a high percentage achieving offers to Westminster and St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, amongst many other fine schools. A new Prep School opened in 2018, offering boys the option to stay and prepare for the 11+.

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A different league Specialist consultancy Education Advisers publishes 12 separate school league tables and helps parents interpret them when choosing a school

very year there is a lot of comment in the press about school league tables, which can be a contentious issue. Some headteachers refuse to publish their results, claiming that they are not a valid way to judge the quality of education provided by a school. This has been fuelled by the refusal of the DfE to include IGCSE results in the GCSE tables, which means that many private schools are excluded because they tend to offer the more challenging IGCSE courses. Others say that league tables cause unnecessary stress to students, threatening their mental health. For parents looking at investing in a private education for their children, these objections miss the point. There is no getting away from the fact that we live in a competitive world and for entry to an elite university, exam results do matter. Given the cost of educating a child privately, parents have a right to know

how well a school performs academically. Examination results are a way of measuring a school’s success in a key area and they should be available for scrutiny. If you examine the list of private schools that do not publish their examination results, the majority of them don’t perform well in league tables.

BEST-SCHOOLS TABLES While the press tend to publish one long league table of 200 to 400 schools, we at Education Advisers publish 12 separate tables of top schools on our best-schools.co.uk website obtaining results from close to 100% of schools, and splitting the tables by gender, curriculum

and school type. There are separate tables of girls’, boys’ and co-ed boarding schools, based on GCSE and A-level results, as well as tables of top senior and prep schools, IB schools and private sixth form colleges. We provide separate tables because parents generally know which type of school they are interested in and want to see the top-performing schools in that category. They need to be confident that a school will provide every opportunity for their child to succeed, through inspirational teaching combined with a disciplined approach to homework. Of course, academic results are not everything, and there is a lot of evidence that

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private schools, including but by no means restricted to the academic results WE

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it is the range of ‘soft skills’ developed through extracurricular opportunities and confidencebuilding experiences that sets privatelyeducated children apart from their peers in the world of work and accounts for their domination of virtually every profession from media to medicine.

ON HAND TO HELP

Cosmo Jackson, Headmaster of Hurtwood House, receives a Top School Crystal Award from Mary Murayama of Education Advisers

So how do you find a school where your child will be challenged, but not overwhelmed, in a classroom setting? An experienced consultant will instinctively know which schools to approach based on the child’s academic ability, interests and temperament. We have access to a vast amount of information about private schools, including but by no means restricted to the academic results we have collated over the years. We supplement this raw data by frequent visits to schools and by daily contact with headteachers and admissions staff. Email info@educationadvisers.co.uk

AWARDS

St Augustine’s Priory in west London has been shortlisted for the Independent School of the Year for Wellbeing category in our INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR 2019 awards. Here we share an extract of their inspiring story…

ature and wellbeing are firmly interlinked. St Augustine’s Priory rejoices in its setting of 13 acres, rare for a London school, and ensures that all our children, from Nursery to Upper 6, enjoy the benefits and opportunities our grounds afford, from playtimes to sports, from our Forest School, outdoor stage and outdoor lessons to our Priory Farm. The Priory Farm, a major initiative, promotes and ensures wellbeing among our pupils. From its inauguration two years ago, the farm has involved all pupils both in curricular and extracurricular activities. Our farm comprises allotments, where a variety of crops are grown, tended by the girls under the guidance of parent volunteers, and livestock: three micro-pigs, several breeds of chickens and a small flock of Soay-Ouessant-cross sheep, this year seeing our first lambing season. All classes visit the farm with exciting cross-curricular activities involving subjects such as art, physics, computing and mathematics. Outside the curriculum, the farm and animals are looked after by our pupil Farm Managers, under the supervision of staff. A PASS survey conducted in April this year showed significant results among a sample cohort of Year 9 pupils. Forty students took part which, as one of its factors, measured each girl’s feelings about the school – their sense of wellbeing, safety and comfort in school. There was a marked difference between those who worked as Farm Managers on the Priory Farm and those who did not. Although the mean percentage of the other students was 77.9% – well above the national average – the Farm Managers’ average score was 83.7%. The benefit of the farm can also be seen

Pupils at St Augustine’s Priory enjoy the benefits of outdoor lessons

Working on the Farm has improved the girls’ wellbeing

in the Farm Managers’ attainment grades in core subjects compared with the non-Farm Managers who had the same CAT predicted grades. One of our Farm Managers recently commented, “Working at the Priory Farm is an amazing experience – it relaxes me, educates me and enables me to work with animals. I have also made lots of friends – the farm is a great way of bringing the school community together. Although I work hard in the farm, I get such a lot back. The rewards are enormous.”

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NURSERY

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NAVIGATING NURSERY A nursery is where a child’s educational journey begins, where key skills are developed and talents are recognised, writes SUSAN CLARKE, Head of Rowan Prep School, Surrey

an you remember your first days of school? With knobbly knees, round cheeks and wide eyes, you were ready to embrace your next adventure having conquered those first tentative steps and uttering the words of ‘mama’ and ‘dada’. You were now ready for Nursery!

While you were carefree and young and clearly adept at making pasta necklaces, I am sure that this moment for your parents would have been well thought through and carefully considered. There is an abundance of choice regarding schools, nurseries and preschools; how do you choose and why are independent school nurseries the right choice for your child? Play is an important part of the learning process

At Rowan Preparatory School, our Nursery and Kindergarten has that perfect home-away-fromhome feel, with warm, inviting spaces for your daughters to grow, learn and discover. With small classes, a specialist teaching provision, weekly adventures to the woods and a wonderful outdoor play area, Rowan provides your daughter with the best possible start to school life.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

EXPERTS IN THE EARLY YEARS Do you know about the importance of cross-lateral movements, singing songs and practising making silly noises together? Not to worry if you don’t, experts in the Early Years will be leading you and your child all the way. Finding the right experts for your child is essential, as building supportive and reassuring relationships at this age are vital for successful early development. At Rowan, our girls are fortunate enough to learn from passionate yet specialist teaching staff, who bring out the best in every child. They will discover their interests and develop their inquisitiveness through

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Like most early learning environments, the Foundation Stage curriculum is considered to be at the heart of all experiences. At Rowan, carefully curated topics, based on the children’s interests and the curriculum, come to life through song, play and observation. Expert staff creatively develop the senses, sounds and imagination of their young charges. Wander through the Nursery and you’ll discover a world of fantasy, imagination

and fun but mixed in with all of those awe and wonder moments are opportunities for learning sounds, numbers and about the world around them. What we do is nurture their knowledge, understanding and confidence.

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exploration, investigation and play. They will give you feedback through online portfolios so that you feel involved in your daughter’s journey every step of the way. Sharing milestones, success and moments of discovery are precious. When the girls race into school each morning with broad grins, it is testament to the environment that the team of staff create for them.

PREPARED TO GO THE EXTRA MILE While communication, personal, social education and mathematics are core to any Early Years curriculum, an independent nursery can offer much more. At Rowan, our offering includes ballet and yoga to complement their physical development. Musical theatre, singing and drama from the talented team of performing arts teachers build the

girls’ confidence and their natural ability to express themselves to a range of audiences. From Nursery, girls are exposed to learning an additional language from the age of two; they have fun with songs, food and their newly expanded vocabulary. It is a joy to celebrate language and culture and these opportunities are part of developing the girls sense of self and belonging in this world.

WOODLAND WANDERERS When I think about my two children when they were two and four, I could barely get them out of a puddle or discourage them from climbing a tree, and who would want to at that age! Using the outdoors to develop knowledge and understanding provides opportunity for reallife discovery. The skills they learn about problem solving and communication provide the perfect foundation for their educational journey. At

Rowan, the girls have access to 23 acres of woods, which they visit weekly and in all weathers. They will don waders, snow suits or sunhats to explore the woods, returning to school with tales of mini-beasts, den building, witling and wandering. How I yearn to be three again!

PARENTS AS PARTNERS You are an essential part of your child’s development; you know their interests, likes and dislikes. Getting to know whether your child likes dinosaurs or peas rather than broccoli will help them settle confidently. At Rowan, with an open-door policy and termly ‘Show and Share’ sessions, the girls delight in welcoming their parents into the classroom. We also offer a programme of Parent Partnership events, supporting the demands of modern-day parenting and giving air time to challenging topics and questions that our parents

relish. We also recognise that you are busy; with bustling breakfast and after school clubs, we can offer you and your daughter flexibility and all-round support.

READY FOR ‘BIG’ SCHOOL As your little one nears the end of their time in Nursery, they will be more than ready to embrace the experiences of Reception. When choosing an independent school nursery, you are supporting their transition to ‘big’ school, with continuity and familiarity at the heart of their move up. At Rowan, the Reception team spend time in the Nursery, girls go into their ‘new classrooms’ and with information and activity afternoons for parents, everyone feels confident and assured about the next stage. The girls radiate confidence from their time in Nursery, so much so that Reception in the same environment seems natural and reassuring. independentschoolparent.com

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he decision to invest in independent education for your child from Reception (aged four) is one that needs careful planning and thought. At the forefront for most parents is, what is the true value of this expensive choice? The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which is the umbrella organisation for many independent schools, recently released research which suggests that pupils who have been educated in the independent sector from the age of four years old have the equivalent of two additional years of schooling by the time they leave aged 18. At the heart of learning, particularly for our youngest pupils, is the teacher. It is obvious Your child can learn music

that children learn best when they feel that they are valued and belong, when they are supported and challenged and when they have inspiring teachers in front of them. Pre-prep and prep schools are able to recruit and retain superb teachers who invariably stay longer given the rewarding opportunities they have to create unique learning opportunities for their pupils.

THE RAPPORT BETWEEN STAFF AND CHILDREN Teachers in pre-prep departments are able to build a strong and meaningful rapport with their pupils. This is often due to slightly smaller class sizes where children are known and understood as individuals. It is also due to a little more time in the school day which allows for getting to know pupils outside of the classroom and on varied contexts both in the classroom, out on the playing Confidencebuilding is key

field, at break times and lunch. Most teaching staff are well-used to overseeing pupils throughout the day, and specialist teachers are able to identify sparks of talent and nurture this over subsequent years as they tend to teach across age groups. At St Catherine’s, we have specialists in PE, music, ballet, ICT, drama and art and DT. Such teachers may indeed teach in their area of expertise over the course of seven years. During that time, they will see how each child progresses and grows, and nurture talent along the way. Such teachers are very well-placed to provide exceptional pastoral care alongside form or class teachers. Parents are vital partners in the educational journey of each pupil and, as such, are welcomed into many events within pre-prep. Whether they will be sharing their own expertise in order to inspire pupils, assisting possibly with school trips or events or cheering on at matches and tournaments, many parents find themselves very much part of the school community.

FACILITIES THAT INSPIRE AND ENABLE Some pre-prep schools are standalone schools, some are departments within larger prep schools. They can vary from town houses to vast stately homes with

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acres of land. Regardless of size, there is considerable thought, effort and investment put in to ensure that the environment is an inspiring one that enables learning of the highest quality. I would always list facilities as less important than the people in front of the children caring and supporting them every step of the way, but nonetheless, attractive, and, dare I say it, quirky environments can attract the very best staff and make a significant difference to the learning experiences of the pupils.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Pre-preps also provide extensive opportunities outside of the classrooms. Play and outdoor learning is often in superb surroundings where children can truly explore and build their own resilience, curiosity and cement friendships through meaningful play. At St Catherine’s, as in many prep schools, our extracurricular programme is extensive and fully included in school fees – choirs, orchestra, swimming, dance, chess, debating, art and drama, to name but a few. Such opportunities enable children to build their confidence and own sense of identity as they become more familiar with their personal strengths and interests.

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NAOMI BARTHOLOMEW, Head of St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley, says that the real benefit of a pre-prep education is that it builds a strong foundation for later years to come

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SOME PRE-PREPS ARE STANDALONE SCHOOLS, SOME ARE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN LARGER PREP SCHOOLS. They

can vary from town houses to vast stately homes with acres of land. REGARDLESS OF SIZE, THE ENVIRONMENT IS INSPIRING

Friendships are made that last a lifetime

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AT MOULSFORD, FOREST SCHOOL IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF PRE-PREP LIFE. The boys learn to climb trees safely and manage their own risk ON THE ROPE SWING OR ROPE BRIDGE

Being outside keeps the boys physically active

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Get out in the great outdoors Playing and learning in the fresh air reaps rewards for children, writes Ben Beardmore-Gray, Headmaster at Moulsford Prep School, Oxford

RH The Duchess of Cambridge recently created a ‘Back to Nature Garden’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The aim of the garden was to highlight the benefits that the natural world brings to mental and physical wellbeing and to encourage more children to get outdoors. The Duchess of Cambridge said spending time outdoors can help children grow up to become “happy, healthy adults”. At Moulsford Prep School, we echo this view and place enormous value on our boys being able to spend as much time outside and in the fresh air as possible, both at work and at play. We are fortunate to have plenty of outside space and we encourage staff to use it at every opportunity. However, you don’t need access to acres and, really, any outside space can allow exploration and creativity. Children don’t always learn best in a classroom environment and offering practical and outdoor learning can help keep them stimulated and physically active while learning. Whether that’s heading outside for drama or simply sitting under a tree to read a book, children can absorb so much more when they are in an environment that helps them to relax and feel comfortable. Learning outside can provide children with more opportunities for self-development. At Moulsford, Forest School is an incredibly important and valued part of pre-prep life and the space, time and surroundings enable the boys to immerse themselves in open-ended learning opportunities. The boys learn to climb trees safely and manage their own risk on the rope swing, rope bridge or a construction they have designed themselves. Getting together to debrief about their adventures, share tales and drink hot chocolate is obviously a highlight for the boys, too, and has enormous benefits for their social skills. Providing opportunities to develop skills in cooperation, communication, problem solving, risk taking and

leadership are all a vital part of development and outdoor learning facilitates this in spades. Children often come away from these experiences with more self-confidence, resilience, improved communication skills, greater concentration and perseverance. There are naturally huge mental health benefits, especially for children and pre-teens. One of our Year 8 boys recently talked about an evening spent on the river, and he said, “Most of all, it was just about having fun and being kids.” The pressures of teenage life mean that children are sometimes in a rush to grow up, but the power of being able to cut loose and just be a child again should not be underestimated, something the great outdoors can enable. Being able to leave the school building and get outside has huge mental health benefits to the staff, too. The classroom can sometimes be all-consuming, so allowing staff the freedom to decide where their lesson takes place can have a positive impact on them as well. There are also the practical skills that can be gained outside. Lighting fires, roasting marshmallows, den building, knot tying, wood cutting, whittling, making bows and arrows, all skills that can’t be taught in a classroom. In an age when climate change and protecting the world in which we live are top of the agenda, learning outdoors provides the opportunity for children to gain knowledge of the environment, sustainable living and protecting the world around them. As schools, we talk a lot about educating the ‘whole child’ and tailoring an education to suit the individual. Providing different learning environments is at the heart of this. A combination of a traditional classroom education, one which also integrates technology and digital learning, together with multiple opportunities for outdoor learning, provides the best of all worlds in our aim to provide a rounded education. To find out more about Moulsford, please visit their directory listing on our website, independentschoolparent.com independentschoolparent.com

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here are outstanding schools across the country that are fully co-ed, co-ed at primary, then single-sex, single-sex until Year 11, totally single sex and other eclectic combinations. One can discuss and argue the pastoral and academic merits and drawbacks of all of them. Every school should aim to provide a safe, happy and inspirational place where children thrive, and I believe that as a full boarding prep school for boys, Ludgrove totally fulfils that parental brief. We are a single-sex prep school and are proud to be so. Our single-sex environment, we believe, allows our boys to hang on to their childhoods for longer, enjoy learning and develop a sense of moral awareness and a set of values that will remain with them throughout their lives. As an article on Independent Education Consultants’ website entitled, What are the benefits of a singlesex school, quoted: “Few would dispute that boys and girls are wired differently and consequently

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a boarding prep school is wonderfully well prepared to achieve this. Having everyone together on site in free time through the day and in the evenings means there is time for extracurricular activities, including music, drama, the creative arts and many sports. Beyond the classroom, the continuity of care and education that a boarding school can offer is invaluable in providing a stable platform for a child’s development. All schools should be educating children well, but a boarding school must be a particularly warm and caring environment where children’s Boys can be boys confidence at Ludgrove is developed, and they are valued as individuals and learn to live in a community. Just because boys are boarding doesn’t mean that it is not their home during term time. Gone are the days when parents would drop their children at the school gate and wave goodbye until

develop both physically and emotionally at different speeds, have different learning styles, as well as diverse motivating factors to inspire.” This is something we have known throughout our 127-year history and shapes our approach to everything we do – getting it right for our boys’ needs! With the competition ever increasing for places in our senior schools, boys and girls must shine earlier and earlier. It is for us, as staff in schools, to find that little something in everyone that makes them feel good, and

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particularly as we remain non-selective in Year 4. Each year, around 70% of the top year go on to Eton, Harrow, Radley and Winchester and the rest to other distinguished public schools. In the 2018/19 academic year, our senior pupils celebrated a 100% success rate for Common Entrance exams, with some outstanding performances, including three Star Passes, as well as the Annah Shaw Scholarship for Classics to Eton College and a Classics Prize to Charterhouse School. Ambition, however, is not limited to academic performance. The boys have a

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half term. Many schools offer a variety of boarding options – weekly, flexi or full – giving something for everyone. At Ludgrove, we offer a full boarding model enabling parents to be confident that their children are safe and secure, getting a huge amount out of the school day, surrounded by all their friends, knowing that at weekends everyone is either fully occupied in school or at home for a fortnightly exeat with family. Communication is key and boarding pupils have regular contact with their parents via email, telephone calls, Skype, FaceTime (often with the school’s dog by their side), and handwritten letters. The benefits of modern technology is that family is never that far away. Academic results are just a part of our focus, although it is a chapter of the Ludgrove story of which we are unashamedly proud. We are ambitious for every boy and our strong academic record bears testament to that

wealth of opportunities: exceptional facilities, including a new £2.5 million Exploration Centre opening in 2020, and a vibrant extracurricular programme with exposure to music, drama, sport and art. Events such as poetry recitations, speeches competitions, choral days and inspirational lectures further enriches their learning. If a child can speak freely and with genuine interest about something he really enjoys doing, they will shine in an interview and show the beginnings of their personal growth. At Ludgrove, we like to think of ourselves as a 21st-century school with a strong tradition where the boys’ characters and confidence are nourished at every opportunity. We believe our homely environment provides a wonderful place where boys flourish and realise their potential. Friendships are made for life, boys can be boys, and the unique Ludgrove spirit allows them to thrive in an atmosphere of

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Ludgrove is a thriving full boarding school for 190 boys aged eight to 13 that sits in 130 acres of spectacular grounds. It is a magical place to spend five years of childhood where outstanding pastoral care lies at the heart of everything. Simon Barber is a thirdgeneration headmaster of Ludgrove, following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. Educated at Eton and Durham, he first taught in the State sector at secondary level and then, following a brief spell in the City, returned to teaching at Ashdown House in Sussex from 1997 to 2002. He joined the staff at Ludgrove in 2002, becoming Deputy Head in 2004 and Headmaster in 2008. A keen sportsman, he still loves his time in the classroom teaching all the boys in Years 4 and 5 (Latin and PSHCEE). He and his wife Sophie, who oversees the pastoral care in the school, have three children.

high achievement, happiness, good manners and kindness. This relationship has such deep-rooted foundations that our alumni is 3,000-strong and meets on a regular basis. Once a Ludgrovian, always a Ludgrovian! It is a privilege for us to care for these young ‘men’ for five years before helping them take their next academic step, tailored specifically to them as an individual. They leave us ready, eager and able to take on the challenges of their senior school and beyond. independentschoolparent.com

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The pace of modern life means that children are often missing out on the joys of childhood. It’s time to recalibrate, says CHRIS SEARSON, Headmaster at Beaudesert Park, Minchinhampton

reating a good balance in our lives feels like quite a straightforward topic on the surface, but as we dig a little deeper, I am sure that we would all agree that we have some way to go before we truly find the right balance between work and play in our own lives. More concerning, though, is the prevailing pressure that has grown exponentially for our children in recent years, tipping the balance of childhood with untold dangers lying in wait. Whether it be the growing pressure of increased testing, the rapid rise of social media and screen time, or the simple pace of modern life, our children’s lives now look and, more importantly, feel very different to when we were growing up. We eagerly speak of our childhood days being the happiest of our lives, but are in danger of forgetting what made them so.

PICKING UP LIFE LESSONS We must cast a critical and honest eye over the lives our children are living. As parents who are naturally and rightly ambitious for our children, are we ensuring that they keep a healthy balance in their lives? It isn’t always easy, but, happily, this is where a great school can

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help. The very best schools know that children who are happy, fulfilled, relaxed and confident are best prepared to thrive in the present, while also developing skills beyond the traditional classroom set. By nurturing meaningful qualities such as compassion, resilience, creativity, courage and friendship, we equip a child for everything the future may hold. I feel blessed to be both a parent and the Headmaster and am incredibly proud of our strong philosophy for offering our children genuine balance. The lessons they learn climbing trees, on the stage, on the sports field, at play, sitting with friends, being creative, taking risks, and so much more, inform and inspire everything that happens in the classroom. Learning is much

easier for a happy and healthy child. Inspirational teaching is, of course, at the heart of every great school, but this is lost if children are not happy and engaged.

MAKING TIME FOR THE FAMILY We also value the importance of the balance between school and home. While most children will board at some time during their lives at Beaudesert, we have also adapted in recent years to ensure that time at home can be enjoyed, such as our recent changes to Saturday school. School on Saturday mornings comes into play from Year 5 onwards and is a valuable and valued part of school life. Flexiboarding is big in the popularity stakes here (no wonder when you consider all the fun they have!) A child’s curiosity can be sparked outdoors

and helps prepare children who may go on to board once they get to senior school. But there is a balance to be struck, and so from now on there will be more weekends when there is no school at all – paving the way for more long family weekends. Not only that, but when school is open on Saturday mornings, it will be an academic-free zone and instead a healthy mix of sport for all and our exciting new ‘Above and Beyond’ programme of added-value activities. Our children move on with the strength of the Beaudesert community as their support, having enjoyed opportunities to develop independence at their own pace, but without compromising the importance of family time. In today’s busy world, this seems to me to be more precious than ever.

PRESERVING CHILDHOOD Raising our children is the most important thing we do as humans, and it holds the greatest joys and surprises, as well as a few challenges along the way. Childhood is precious and must be greedily preserved. Keeping balance, breadth and open opportunities will allow our children to flourish and create whatever story they wish to create. As both a parent and a teacher, watching these stories unfold is the greatest privilege.

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ritish education: an established system characterised by tradition and driven by a quest to maintain high standards in academic results. Leading schools whose names and reputations are recognised worldwide have played a part in creating what is now a complex array of options confronting British families and increasingly those looking to relocate to the UK. In recent years, the system has been characterised by its growing diversity and complexity. Entrance processes, admission testing, varying points of entry – each becoming more unique to a growing list of UK schools, leaving parents to navigate a maze of options at every turn. The days of selecting a preferred school and enrolling your child through from Reception to 18 is undoubtedly becoming a thing of the past. Parents are now confronted with numerous possibilities and opportunities, with decisions being forced at each stage of the educational journey. This in itself has led to the rise of what is now termed ‘educational mapping’ to produce a child’s own bespoke plan based on informed decisions from the outset of their educational journey. Pre-prep entry into prestigious independent schools requires children as young as three and four years of age to demonstrate an eagerness to learn and a confidence to independently walk into an assessment situation. Even if a place is

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successfully secured, parents are often forced to quickly turn their attentions to preparing for the 7+ and 8+ assessments to achieve a place at prep schools. Others will find themselves facing 11+ as an entry option for their child. While benefitting from more time at chosen prep schools, this stage is often perceived to be academically challenging, requiring time-consuming preparation. Competition at this entry point throws up terrifying statistics of unrealistic demand for too few school places in many areas. The above outlines the vast array of options for joining oversubscribed schools. Each

characterised by its own set of challenges which parents are required to consider for their child. To confuse matters further, multiple schooling options exist that parents have to consider for their family: day, boarding, single sex, co-ed. While all these options are available, one key feature characterises them all – challenging admission processes. The basic economic rule of ‘demand outstripping supply’ for limited places has left schools to pick and choose pupils at each point of entry and to adjust their admission assessment accordingly. It has been widely acknowledged that, with such fierce

competition, the pressure placed on children sitting academically challenging exams is exceptional. In response, the London 11+ Consortium removed written examinations altogether from its admissions process. Instead, they have developed the creativity of the selection process across their schools by introducing cognitive ability testing alongside interviews. While this decision has been welcomed, it does little to alleviate the complexity of the education system, incorporating yet another new set of admission hoops for parents to both navigate their way through.

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esults days are moments the students will remember for the rest of their lives. I remember mine as if they were only yesterday. For those of us working in education, it is difficult to avoid becoming caught up in the activity of the occasion and becoming Exam results distracted by the politics that are don’t define so inherent to exam results. pupils The national picture is often you felt, the hugs, the laughter and the sense of consumed with debates about exam reforms, anticipation about the next stage in your life. whether girls outperformed boys or vice versa, I was particularly struck by the comments a drop in maths applicants or whatever the from a Year 11 girl who has just received issue of the moment happens to be. her results. She said: “My parents are really Against this backdrop, I say to this year’s pleased. The night before I got the results GCSE and A-level students everywhere: when they said not to worry about it so it wasn’t as you look back on your results days in 30 stressful as it could have been.” years’ time, you won’t remember any of these She did very well in her GCSEs and of all distractions. What you will remember is how

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WHAT YOU WEAR HELPS YOU LEARN They’re known for their red dungarees – and it’s a uniform that influences the girls’ thought processes, too, says CHARLOTTE WEATHERLY, Assistant Head of Knighton House, Dorset

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workwear; of a cheap, coarse, thick cotton, either blue or white, they were originally worn by the very poor in India. In the boom years of 19th-century American expansion, they reappeared as the go-to attire of railroad and construction workers; savvy pioneers looking to get ahead and get rich. Not so in 2019; dungarees (and their cool sister, the jumpsuit) feature in fashionable wardrobes because they are so versatile. What the fashion blogs fail to mention is that dungarees are the go-to attire for modern girls totally focused on their learning; too busy being optimistic in the classroom with their peers, dungarees are for girls who have no time for fussing about the length of their skirt. Enclothed Cognition is not a new branch of psychoanalysis but revealed within it is our complex relationship with what we wear and how clothes influence our

psychological processes, including how we learn. What we have known since the beginning of time (or since 1965 at least) is that when they are red and worn by girls at Knighton House School, wearing dungarees means great attitudes to learning and better learning altogether. So how do dungarees promote better learning? You might as well ask how many ideas a girl in red dungarees can come up with for an international STEM challenge prize-winning idea (lots; and one winning one), for they are legion: • Pond dipping and exploring habitats is easy (Science) • No fuss about changing when lessons move outside (The outdoor classroom) • Accepting difference is commonplace; no one else wears dungarees; we dare to be different (PSHEE) • They have proper-sized pockets; room for at least two good books (Reading for pleasure) • Experiments for measuring and calculating speed are realistic (SMaths*) • Musical instruments such as the cello are accessible (Music) • No one is excited by the thought of writing Ode to My Grey School Skirt, but Ode to My Red Dungarees, that’s another story. Further, in studies about the influence of colour on learning, red is said to encourage creativity (English)

• The Battle of Hastings can be re-enacted authentically (History) • You get stress-free biology – no problems being in messy locations identifying invertebrates (Science) • Running up hills and generally yomping in fields to study microclimates is easy (Geography) • Every type of chemistry experiment is possible: no fiddling with lab coats (Science) • Games of 40-40 in dungarees develop our competitive edge (Sport) • Girls are less self-critical and more confident (Attitudes to learning) • Practising our jumping (pony jumps in the Greenwood) means we have some of the best scores in athletics competitions (Games)

On the practical side, wearing dungarees in the countryside just makes sense; when you need to leap a fence to catch a runaway pony or you fancy picking an apple from the orchard, dungarees make it a blush-free exercise, modesty guaranteed. Nothing at Knighton House ever happens without the solutionseeking mindset being applied; in the case of our iconic ‘everyday’ uniform (we have a further uniform for out-of-school events), it was a simple choice based on the principle of how could girls be supported to get the most out of their learning; and lo and behold, the red dungaree.

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o mention is made of dungarees in John Carl Flügel’s 1930s article The Psychology of Clothes, published in issue 18 of International Psychoanalytical Library. Much is made of how particular items of clothing “serve the motives of decoration, modesty and protection”, but nothing about the dungaree. That we undergo profound psychological changes when we put on specific clothes has long been known, although it is only recently that the concept has been given its own name. ‘Enclothed Cognition’ (Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2012, by H Adam and AD Galinsky) was created to describe “the systematic influence that clothes have on the wearer’s psychological processes”, but with the caveat that the influence of clothes depends on wearing them and their symbolic meaning. In the deep past, dungarees were squarely in the category of

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The next stage There are a multitude of factors to weigh up and consider when looking at senior schools for your child, writes JO CAMERON, Principal of Queenswood School, Hertfordshire

f you’re considering an independent education for your child, you’ll be preparing to make a significant investment. Believe me, as a parent of two privately-educated boys, I know just how significant that investment can be! While your ultimate consideration will be the senior school he or she attends, you may well be giving serious thought to a suitable prep school. Of course, many pupils at independent senior schools will have come from the state sector, but a prep-school education can provide the perfect foundation.

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CHOOSING A SENIOR SCHOOL There are so many factors to consider when choosing a prep school, and only you will be able to decide which type of school is right for your child. All-through schools provide education, at the same institution, from as young as three years old right through to 18. Other schools might take children aged eight to 13, although many pupils at mixed and An all-girls school is an option

girls-only prep schools move on at the age of 11. Some prep schools are considered ‘feeder schools’ for one or two particular senior schools, while at others pupils may progress to a much wider range of institutions. If you have a specific destination in mind for your child, you will want to research which prep schools most of the current pupils attended, as it’s likely that there will be a great deal of collaboration between senior and prep staff. However, this should not put you off from selecting the right prep school for your child. A good prep school will aim to support you to get your child into the right senior school.

SINGLE SEX OR CO-EDUCATIONAL? You will also need to consider whether a single-sex education is best for your child. As the principal of a girls’ school, with two sons at boys’ schools, I am a firm believer that girls and boys learn differently, and mature at different rates, so it makes sense that education should be geared specifically to the needs of each gender. But you don’t need to worry that you’re closing off options: many children start off in single-sex preps and progress to co-ed senior schools, and, indeed, a great deal of our intake here at Queenswood come to us from mixed preps.

FACILITIES AND CAMPUS Another major draw for parents is the range and quality of facilities, when compared to the maintained sector. There’s a great deal of

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Many parents are alarmed by the everincreasing class sizes in state primary schools. According to fullfact.org, in 2016 almost 13% of children were taught in classes of 31 or more. So it’s no wonder that the considerably smaller class sizes in prep schools are a real attraction. Consider just how far-reaching those benefits are. In an average prep-school class of 15, a child will receive twice as much individual attention from the teacher, who will soon develop an understanding of how he or she learns best. There will be greater support for children with special educational needs, and further opportunities to stretch the gifted and talented. The same principle applies in senior schools, of course. At Queenswood, we take a bespoke, personalised approach to learning for every pupil – it’s a philosophy that prep-school heads recognise and appreciate.

Another key benefit of a prep-school education is the range of subject specialists among the staff. Unlike at a state primary, where one teacher usually delivers the whole curriculum for each class, at most prep schools, there will be staff who specialise in English, maths, science, languages, music and PE.

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variation, depending on the traditions and values of the individual school, as well as the philosophy of the headteacher. Some rural schools have fantastic outdoor facilities for equestrianism, golf and cricket, while more urban prep schools may have established links with senior independent schools to make these provisions. Here at Queenswood, for instance, we make our 120-acre campus available to several local preps for their tennis, cricket and athletics events. We also invite schools to stage their Christmas and summer productions in our state-of-the-art theatre.

APPLICATION PROCESS You and your child will need to be prepared for the processes of selection that apply at several stages in the independent sector. Almost all prep schools have some sort of entrance criteria, with many requiring children to sit the 7+ exam in maths, English and verbal and nonverbal reasoning. A word of warning here; try

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not to let this process become stressful for you or your child; it does not need to be but it does require careful planning and decision-making. The regular formal testing that takes place in most prep schools should stand your son or daughter in good stead for the challenges of senior school entrance examinations. Pupils at prep schools that continue to age 13 are more likely to sit the Common Entrance Examination, and most of the Year 7 and 8

curriculum will be focused on preparing for it. But many senior schools now prefer to set their own exams. Here at Queenswood, for example, Year 6 candidates join us for a day of exams in English comprehension and composition, maths and verbal reasoning in January. It may sound daunting, but parents generally report that their daughters really enjoy the experience. The chocolate fountain at the end of the day may have something to do with this. The admissions process at most senior independent schools isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all about exam performance, though. Like many schools, Queenswood places great importance on a reference from the prep school, and on a face-to-face interview with each candidate. I absolutely love this part of my job: discussing current affairs, favourite books and obscure curios from our school archive with bright and enthusiastic young people is, for me, the very essence of what education means.

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programme gives them the freedom to explore their favourite subjects by “reading, watching, listening, seeing and doing”, stretching learning beyond traditional book-based study. Children at Portland Place quickly develop a sense of independence, making the most of their central London location by playing sport in Regent’s Park and visiting the world-class galleries and museums on their doorstep. Further afield, the school has recently taken trips to the Azores, New York and Tanzania, where pupils carried out community work to renovate classrooms for a local school. As for results, in 2018, pupils and staff celebrated a 92% overall GCSE pass rate at 9-4, including 100% A*-C grades in French, Mandarin, German and Arabic. “Although we’re non-selective, we excel in helping children to progress,” says Bradbury. “Our aim is for them to achieve personally, socially and academically,” he concludes. Portland Place School, Regents Park; 020 7307 8700; portland-place.co.uk

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Jeremy Gladwin, Bishop’s Stortford College, Herts Starting in the first year of the senior school is a new experience for all pupils, whether they are moving up from the College’s prep school or joining from another school in the UK or overseas. We place great emphasis on helping all newcomers to settle in and quickly feel at home; a process very much centred on, and led by, the staff and pupils within the smaller house communities. Each child is assigned to a house and paired with a sixth form mentor whose role is to provide personal support throughout their first year and generally make them feel at home. We also appoint a fourth form monitor to assist the year group and support them in their transition into the senior school. The housemaster/mistress is on hand for any pastoral or academic concerns and we find, by fully embracing all school life has to offer, new pupils integrate into our community quickly and happily.

Dr Tim Greene, Clifton College, Bristol Settling into senior school is certainly not something to worry about! In the months prior to joining, there will have been many contact points with the school. At Clifton, these include enrichment days, taster days and welcome barbecues. Many pupils will also feel that they have already established strong connections with staff at senior school through attendance at scholarships days for subject areas such as music, art, sport and drama. We hope, academically speaking, that pupils will have caught a glimpse of what is in store and will be excited by fresh challenges. On a pastoral level, house staff play an important role in making pupils feel part of their new school, long before arrival. By reading through handbooks, pupils can feel

Preparation is vital. A good prep school will ensure that pupils are both prepared academically and emotionally, but parents can also support in this transitional time. Resilience, a sense of excitement and a growthmindset will all be important to nurture. Second, communication is key. At home, be open about the move and talk about what to expect. Give your child time to raise any worries that they might have but also share what they are looking forward to. Always try to strike a balance and don’t solely focus on ‘what ifs?’ With the school, develop a relationship early on with key members of staff. Trust in the school! You have bought into reassured that new routines (and even school them and believe that they are the right terminology!) will not pose any challenge. match. They also believe that your child has Clifton has an excellent ‘buddy’ system and the right profile for their school. It is worth existing pupils will write to new remembering that they have done ones and establish a friendship. this numerous times before. It is OUR EXPERTS Above all, from day one, ask this wealth of knowledge that will many questions (however daft), ensure that your child has the best make the effort to find new possible start to this exciting new friends, challenge yourself to start stage of their educational journey. afresh with all the opportunities that senior schools have on offer, Joe Smith, and enjoy the journey. The Oratory, Surrey Jeremy Gladwin, BISHOP’S As with most things in life, the STORTFORD COLLEGE most important factor in helping David Bradbury, your son or daughter to settle Portland Place, London in quickly is communication. First, you will make friends. Most Establish who will be the key of the rest of your peers are in the member of staff in their life at same position as you and looking school – such as a housemaster, to settle and they are looking for housemistress, form tutor or Head a friend, too. Second, making Dr Tim Greene CLIFTON COLLEGE of Year – and work hard before friends is quicker if you join in they arrive and once they are at the wider life of the school. Join school to cultivate an open, candid a club or society or sports squad. and positive relationship with that Third, treat it as an adventure. person. You should reasonably You have a whole new place to expect that member of staff also explore, new subjects to study, new to work hard to establish ‘comms’. opportunities are open for you. David Bradbury If there are teething problems, Be excited. Fourth, talk to your PORTLAND PLACE pass them on to the school, and form tutor. They are there as a first give the school the benefit of the point of contact to help you with doubt: all schools make mistakes, school life. Fifth, accept that in so don’t expect perfection. the first few weeks you will not Please also allow school leaders get everything right, might get to celebrate their staff by passing lost in a building, may not be on any positive experiences – the sure what to do in some situations. Luke Bromwich ST MARGARET’S PREP ‘plus ones’ where a member of staff Don’t be embarrassed; ask. Even has gone the extra mile. Make ask older students, they are the effort to attend as many new usually friendly and will help. parent events as possible, as this Sixth, be organised, make a will pay dividends in the months good impression. Have the right and years to come. And do join equipment, uniform, etc. Seventh, the parents’ association, not least sign up for the first available trip Joe Smith for social reasons! you can. Eighth, be excited! THE ORATORY independentschoolparent.com

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ur intention to open a new secondary school is the culmination of years of reflection on the difficulties facing pupils in the current 11+ and 13+ London day school market. There has been growing demand from many of our current parents at Broomwood Hall and Northcote Lodge who feel the system isn’t working for them and who would like the option to continue their children’s education beyond 13 in London without the ever-increasing pressure of multiple-entrance exams or having to travel long distances. We can now offer them that choice, thanks to the opening of Northwood Senior next September. We have long agreed that the examination process that young people face in order to secure a place at a day school is overly pressurised. Watching young children, aged 11 or even 10, being marched through a series of exams and not gaining a place due to the oversaturated pupil-to-places ratio and being crushed by the process, confirmed the need for a local, co-ed independent senior school to give further choice to parents and pupils; one that maintains the schools’ tradition of both an excellent education and which also recognises the need to keep the student’s needs front and foremost. At the same time, we have watched and experienced the increasing mismatch between what schools and universities are doing beyond the age of 13 and what the world of work expects from new joiners. While the prep-school experience, certainly at our schools, Broomwood Hall and Northcote Lodge, champions enquiry-based learning, teamwork and resilience, the pressures facing senior schools to deliver good GCSEs and A-levels often leaves little time for the learning of life skills or a broad-based curriculum. We believe a much more systemic approach needs to be taken to ensure that the children in our care are prepared for the future that awaits them. We believe that learning should not involve anxiety and pressure but should instead focus on developing a lifelong love of learning and self-growth. Through a rigorous

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curriculum and a culture of support, we aim to provide an education that delivers success without stress. Education will, therefore, go beyond the academic at Northwood Senior. We are committed to improving our students’ life skills outside the classroom and will endeavour to prepare them for their journey beyond education. This includes career awareness, an understanding of finance and budgeting, a sense of community and a knowledge of an individual’s rights and responsibilities within society. Philanthropy has formed a central part at Northwood Schools’ education since Broomwood Hall opened its doors in 1984 and has raised £1.5m since then. Of course, good grades will still be crucial as will healthy competition in sport, drama, music and the arts, but the focus will be on developing the self, producing reflective, community-minded young adults/students. The opening of the new school is a landmark moment for us. It represents the fulfilment of the founding educational vision of Broomwood Hall 35 years ago, which was to create a local school that offered the highest standards while preparing children for life beyond education. The ethos and philosophy on which our first school was built still informs all that we do today across all Northwood Schools: a belief in the value of hard work; the importance of self-discipline and responsibility; in tolerance and a sense of duty; in firmness, fairness and empathy with others; and in behaviour and good manners.

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The International Baccalaureate is excellent preparation for university life, writes NIGEL HAWORTH, Director of IB at Sevenoaks School, Kent

ast year over 160,000 students from 153 countries took the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IB’s outlook is invaluable, instilling in our young people the capacity to understand and prosper in the global community, as well as providing an outstanding entry to university. Designed to promote a global perspective, understanding and communication, the IB’s values and identity have remained consistent, and now, more than ever, Sevenoaks believes it is the best education for the modern world. The programme encourages students to value conflict resolution, to respect cultural heritage and the environment, and to develop an attitude of responsibility to the wider community. Students take six subjects, including their native language and one other, mathematics, and at least one science and one humanity. They take a theory of knowledge course developing critical thinking and reasoning skills, and they follow a creativity, action and service programme in sport, the arts and voluntary work.

Programme encourages an interdisciplinary style of learning. Students develop expert knowledge in the topics that most interest them, but are also encouraged to look beyond the traditional boundaries between academic disciplines, think critically across the curriculum, and to appreciate and analyse multiple perspectives. This strength of breadth and depth is one of the reasons why IB students are very effectively prepared for university and for the future workplace. Universities, therefore, really like the IB; by maintaining its standards, free from state interference, the IB has succeeded in achieving a consistency of assessment unparalleled elsewhere. Its 45-point scale enables universities to make more nuanced offers to candidates than are possible under other schemes. IB students start their undergraduate careers with numeracy, literacy and language competency, a broad understanding of a range

of disciplines, and strong employability skills such as teamwork and problem-solving. They are experienced at managing a varied workload and can question, reflect and think critically. As a result, a number of universities, including King’s College London, Leeds, Bath and Birmingham, have substantially reduced their offers as a deliberate attempt to attract IB students.

EMPLOYER ENDORSEMENT The offer and acceptance rates for IB Diploma students are notably higher than those for other post-16 qualifications, and in the US, it is a sought-after passport to their top universities. As Jim Knight, the former education minister, recently said, “The IB is the best curriculum in the world right now. It combines academic rigour with real world skills in a global context.” The IB has equally been endorsed by employers, with Becci McKinley-Rowe, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley,

commenting, “Managing a wide range of subjects to a high level encourages a ‘very mature’ approach, and the style of the IB programme teaches pupils to take ownership of their own learning. From an employer’s perspective, an applicant who has gone through the IB is already familiar with having to juggle an awful lot, be efficient and prioritise, and that organisational element is very useful for employers.”

A DESTINATION SCHOOL Sevenoaks has been a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate for many years. The IB provides what parents, universities and employers want – access to top universities, very impressive students and wellrounded, resourceful employees – but just as importantly, it encourages inquiry, reflection and delight in learning. Students leave us with a modern and international world view and with a desire to shape and to improve the world. There are currently 400 students in the IBDP programme

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ENCOURAGEMENT inspire them to work towards academic goals and we facilitate this success every step of the way with the best possible quality of teaching, situated within the best possible facilities. Independent schools are rich in resources, particularly compared with the everdecreasing per capita funding in state schools. And the investment of these resources in our pupils pays real dividends. At Derby Grammar we’re committed to the belief that academic excellence doesn’t stop at the classroom door. For our pupils, that extra edge is gained through extension opportunities, such as undertaking the Extended Project Qualification, attending additional curriculum clubs, debating societies, local, regional, national and international competitions. This is one reason why graduates of independent schools disproportionately achieve the top A-level grades and dominate the world of higher education and the top professions.

However, not every pupil embarks upon their Sixth Form life ready to excel. Teenagers need plenty of encouragement. They need reassurances that they can risk failure in an environment where failure is regarded as a stepping stone to success. At Derby Grammar School, our dedicated body of pastoral staff is committed to pupil wellbeing and embedding the skills necessary for our pupils to build emotional resilience and positive mental health. We’re fortunate that in our small communities, independent schools can take the time to give each child in their care the benefits of a Sixth Form experience tailored to their needs. We understand that education is not just about academic grades.

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skills are honed through the careful delivery of a rich and vibrant curriculum that offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities. As an independent school, we’re fortunate to be able to offer exactly this, whether that be on the sports field, through the creative arts, in charity work or through extracurricular clubs that offer both the weird and the wonderful. At Derby Grammar School we offer a whole range of opportunities that stretch from the Formula 24 Project to the Tanzanian plains. It’s through their experience-based education that our pupils become those well-rounded individuals that parents are impressed by at our school open days. Our teenagers find themselves in an increasingly competitive world and savvy individuals know that success is defined in many different ways. A good Sixth Form education is one that offers pupils the opportunity to achieve excellence, to feel encouraged and emerge enriched. It is for this reason that our pupils emerge triumphant into the adult world. derbygrammar.org, telephone 01332 523027 independentschoolparent.com

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House of Champions Merchiston Castle’s Sixth Form House prepares students for beyond the school environment. It also instils in them values to last a lifetime, says Housemaster DANNY ROWLANDS

uch is made by boarding schools in their promotional material about the many advantages of a boarding education: close friendships, excellent recreational facilities, opportunities to build life-long friendships, 24/7 activity programmes, regular visits home and a multitude of opportunities for parents to visit school, to name but a few. These advantages clearly apply to those below the major public examination years, and continue throughout a school career, but for more senior pupils, what are the longer term advantages that will set them up for the rest of their lives? Without doubt, major examination years have become increasingly pressurised in recent years, providing a real challenge for pupils. In a boarding environment, there is a real sense of camaraderie, and a sense of “we’re all in this together”, which helps everyone to cope with the pressure. Everyone has easy access to peers, senior pupils and members of staff, offering increased opportunity to discuss work issues in evenings and at weekends, when there is also easy access to library facilities. At Merchiston, there are a number of distinct advantages on the academic front for the boys,

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in addition to those stated earlier. They have access to specialist teachers, both in terms of support clinics run in departments and academic staff covering evening duties in boarding houses out of normal working hours, including weekends. At decision-making times, evenings give access to specialist UCAS application and careers advice to discuss choices with a wide range of staff, who have “bought into” this 24/7 lifestyle, resulting in a much closer bond between teacher and pupil, enabling teachers to really know their charges. For parents, modern-day boarding is not a “hands off” experience. There are innumerable opportunities for meetings and discussions with key staff, along with occasional events that offer purely social interaction,

which build a true feeling of partnership between home and school, with the pupil right at the centre of this relationship. We see the success of what we offer to our pupils on many occasions, but, perhaps most significantly on their “graduation day” at the end of their school careers: they are leaving not just a school, but a place where they have grown up together in every respect – the genuine affection they have for their friends and their school is unaffected and obvious. The community that they have belonged to provides realistic preparation for 21st-century life, both professionally and socially, and offers future worldwide networking opportunities. This is what modern-day boarding can offer, and should be an appealing prospect to many. The grounds at Merchiston form an extensive campus

The philosophy of our sixth form boarding house, Laidlaw, is that of a university for schoolboys. It is one that recognises the position of seniority that its pupils have attained within the school and which seeks to reward this seniority with a degree of privilege. Such privilege, however, is reliant on trust and is not intended to engender any feeling of entitlement, but rather one of responsibility. The crude self-interest that seeks out privilege for its own sake is not something which is tolerated in Laidlaw, but the enlightened selfinterest that sees such privilege as an opportunity, and indeed an obligation, to serve the needs of others – both contemporaries and boys in lower years – is something that is strongly upheld. Laidlaw is where boys should be allowed to exercise certain freedoms but always with due regard for the wellbeing of others. It is, in some ways, a place of sanctuary from the rigours of everyday school life. The House is somewhere where empathy, respect, forbearance and cooperation are championed and where boys are free to explore who they want to be rather than what they want to be. To find out more about Merchiston Castle, please visit their directory listing on our website, independentschoolparent.com

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meetings with key staff, along with events, OFFER SOCIAL INTERACTION THAT BUILDS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN HOME AND SCHOOL

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ONES TO WATCH Independent schools have instilled excellence, drive and determination in these talented alumni

Kirti Mehta, 30 Senior Manager, Technology Risk & Assurance at Lloyds Banking, Putney High School, London My interest in the ancient world evolved into a love of Latin and Ancient Greek while at Putney High School. It was an obvious choice to study Classics at Bristol, where I spent three wonderful years immersed in literature, language and history. I graduated with a first-class degree and joined the Deloitte graduate scheme in enterprise risk services. Here, I qualified as a chartered accountant, gained exposure to the world of technology risk and built a foundation in business skills. My next move was to luxury label, Burberry, where I applied my experience in a highly digital environment. From there, it was digital banking at Lloyds Banking Group. I’m now working in the office of the Chief Operating Officer and gaining wider experience of banking.

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How do you go from a general passion for understanding the complexity of the universe to absolute conviction that the only thing between you and making a real difference in the world is getting out of bed in the morning? School was a great start, nurturing an inquisitive approach that kicked me down an academic path. From studying esoteric evolutionary theory at Oxford, to more applied synthetic biology at UCL, I eloped to hang out with astronauts at the International Space University, and finally wrote my doctoral thesis in Cambridge. Every year at university raised the bar for my aspirations. I’m glad I didn’t rush and was able to meet my like-minded cofounders for Chronomics, a biotech start-up trying to revolutionise preventative healthcare with epigenetics and AI. One major lesson has been “grit”. Both Oxford and Cambridge rejected me first time, and running a company can be terrifying. But if you try hard enough, you can achieve anything.

Albie Marber, 17 Actor, Portland Place, London Current pupil Albie has showcased his admirable acting abilities while starring in the film Tolkien. Albie portrayed the character of the young Robert Q Gilson. The film shares the story of fantasy writer, JRR Tolkien and his journey early in life. Albie began his professional career at the age of 11, during which he has taken on diverse roles from acting as the young Tommy Cooper in ITV’s Tommy Cooper, and, more recently, assuming roles in Amazon Prime series Outlander and ITV Trauma. He is an active member of the drama community at school participating in many extracurricular activities and enjoyed his first lead role in a school production in Year 10, in which he characterised Ralph Clark in Our Country’s Good and in productions such as Macbeth in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. Albie commented on his experiences, “My character in Tolkien was incredibly fun to play and the filming process was highly enjoyable.”

Iskra Lawrence, 28 Model and L’Oréal Prince’s Trust Ambassador, Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire After A-levels, Iskra went into modelling. She is now a professional model in the US and working internationally. She debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2016, and is a brand ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association. She says, “I campaign for body diversity and self-care. I am grateful my job allows me to inspire other people to accept themselves for who they are. The advice I’d give to current students is to embrace the traditions, opportunities, values and work ethic Bromsgrove provides. These instilled a confidence, which helped prepare me for my career, whether that was walking in Paris’s Fashion Week, speaking at Harvard University, or addressing US politicians at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.”

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Toby Call, 29 Entrepreneur, St Paul’s, London

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Mark Scott, 28 Herald, Leeds Grammar School (now The Grammar School at Leeds)

Edmund Mark and is his proud co-founder to wear his ceremonial Flore de Taisne dress

At just 28, Mark has become the youngest herald at the College of Arms, part of the Royal Household. He was appointed Bluemantle Pursuivant by the Queen, becoming the 77th known holder of the title since its creation in 1414. As one of 13 officers of arms who make up the College of Arms, Mark spends much of his working day in the City of London on the creation of new coats of arms, as well as genealogical and historical research. However, for ceremonial duties, he swaps his suit for breeches, stockings, buckled shoes and the colourful tabard of the Royal Arms, which is handed down from one generation of herald to the next. Mark, who has been interested in heraldry and genealogy since his school days, thinks the ceremonial dress for special occasions, which include the Order of the Garter Ceremony and the State Opening of Parliament and Queen’s Speech at the Palace of Westminster, still has a purpose. “We need the colourful attire to make up for our everyday greyness,” he says. “Everybody thinks of us as these magnificent creatures in tabards but that only happens about twice a year. When that is all over, the breeches, stockings and the rest of the uniform go back in the drawer and we return to our grey suits and our offices in the City of London.” Mark continued his studies after leaving Leeds Grammar and took up philosophy, politics and economics at Mansfield College, Oxford, graduating in 2011. He joined the College of Arms as a research assistant in 2016. independentschoolparent.com

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CRESSIDA COWELL The Waterstones Children’s Laureate and author of the How to Train Your Dragon series shares her schooldays at Marlborough College, Wiltshire Marlborough in three words... Creative, entrepreneurial, sociable. I joined at 16, after studying at St Paul’s Girls’ School. SPGS had amazing arts facilities but I left because I was both academic and creative and they preferred us to concentrate on academia.

Let’s talk food… I loved breakfast and I’d eat baked beans and fried toast, but I did find myself visiting the local tea shop, The Polly Tea Rooms, rather a lot. Would you rather double maths or an afternoon of art? I wasn’t a natural at maths but I found it a satisfying subject to study because there is always an answer.

Who was your best friend? Lauren Child – the author of the Charlie and Lola books. We’d write stories and draw maps of imaginary worlds.

Most embarrassing moment? I dropped my lunch tray in Norwood Hall.

Were you ever in the detention room? I was always in trouble for not handing in my homework on time. But when I finally did, it would be pages long! Are you a team player? I am. I work as a team with my publisher; the production company Dreamworks, who turned my books into films; my agent; my publicity team; and also the National Literacy Trust, with whom I work with a great deal. I go into schools and attend festivals, which makes me feel part of the process in getting children to read. I love our team spirit to achieve the objective – to get children reading for pleasure. What prize were you most proud of at school? I won a National Gallery prize, aged nine, where I wrote

What did you want to be when you grew up? I was engaged in drawing and reading all the time, but I didn’t want to be a writer. To me, writers were my heroes.

MY ART TEACHER’S ENERGY AND

insistence that there were many creative jobs to be had SPURRED ME ON about a painting. It was a huge boost to my confidence. Which teacher stays with you to this day? There were three. A teacher at my primary school, Miss Mellows, who would always let me write what I wanted without an emphasis on spelling and grammar: it was writing for enjoyment’s sake. Then at St Paul’s, I had a fantastic history teacher

called Miss McDonald and she would let me write fiction for my history essays: for example, she’d say, “Imagine you are a Viking and that you live on an island…”. And Robin Child, Lauren’s father, who led art at Marlborough: he was extremely dynamic and inspiring. His energy and insistence that there were many jobs to be had in the creative industries spurred me on to follow my dreams.

If I’d known then that I would enjoy professional success as a writer, I’d have been amazed. What would you tell your school-age self? Don’t worry about taking your time to get to where you want to be. I did a degree in English at Oxford, art at St Martin’s and a masters in narrative illustration at Brighton. I was a long time in education but I’ve used all three in my career.

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Open Mornings

Friday 20th September & Friday 8th November 2019 9am - Arrival and Coffee | 9.30am - Head’s Welcome Talk 10am - School Tours

Year 3 Entrance Assessment (for September 2020 entry) Saturday 23rd November 2019 Register now for Reception Entry in September 2020 & 2021 Milbourne Lodge is a selective Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School where boys and girls work hard and play hard. We have a reputation for academic excellence and strong traditional values.

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LONDON

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

Map not to scale.

London 47

Northwood

Hendon Harrow

Snaresbrook 42

Highgate

19 20

15 14

Harrow on

45 the Hill

16 17

Hampstead Camden 12 St John’s Wood

Ealing

Regent’s Park Marylebone

3 2

Gunnersbury

Central London 10 7 9 21 1 Kensington 24 Notting Hill 8 5 Belgravia 6 22 11 40 38 23 West Kensington Bayswater

Knightsbridge

Fulham

Richmond

39 South Kensington

Battersea 32

34 35 33

Clapham

Balham 31

Dulwich 27

Eltham Catford 25

43 Hampton

41 Wimbledon Village 46 Croydon

50 South Croydon

West London

BAYSWATER 1 Maria Montessori Children’s House – Bayswater EALING 2 Durston House 3 Notting Hill & Ealing High School 4 St Benedict’s School KENSINGTON 5 Bassett House School 6 Hawkesdown House School NOTTING HILL 7 Maria Montessori Children’s House – Notting Hill NOTTING HILL 8 Southbank International School, Kensington MARYLEBONE 9 Wetherby Senior School REGENT’S PARK 10 Portland Place School WEST KENSINGTON 11 St James Senior Girls’ School

North West London CAMDEN 12 North Bridge House School Prep School HENDON 13 Hendon Prep School HAMPSTEAD 14 Devonshire House Preparatory School 15 Lyndhurst House School 16 University College School Junior 17 University College School Senior

South East London

BELGRAVIA 22 Eaton House Belgravia PrePrep School 23 Eaton House Belgravia Prep School 24 Eaton Square School CATFORD 25 St Dunstan’s College ELTHAM 26 Eltham College

ST JOHN’S WOOD 18 Abercorn School

DULWICH 27 Alleyn’s School 28 James Allen’s Girls’ School 29 Dulwich Prep London 30 Dulwich College

North London

South West London

HIGHGATE 19 Avenue Nursery and PrePreparatory School 20 Channing Senior School

Central London 21 The Lyceum School

BALHAM 31 Hornsby House School BATTERSEA 32 Newton Prep

CLAPHAM 33 White House Preparatory School 34 Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School 35 Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep and Prep WANDSWORTH 36 Noah’s Ark Nursery School

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FULHAM 37 Parsons Green Prep KNIGHTSBRIDGE 38 Knightsbridge School SOUTH KENSINGTON 39 Queen’s Gate School 40 Mander Portman Woodward WIMBLEDON VILLAGE 41 The Study Preparatory School

East London SNARESBROOK 42 Forest School

Greater London

HAMPTON 43 The Lady Eleanor Holles School HARROW 44 The John Lyon School HARROW ON THE HILL 45 Orley Farm School CROYDON 46 Trinity School NORTHWOOD 47 Merchant Taylors’ School 48 St Helen’s RICHMOND 49 Old Vicarage School SOUTH CROYDON 50 Whitgift School

LONDON North Bridge House Hawkesdown House School

& The Walnut Tree Nursery For boys & girls from 2 years

OPEN MORNING Thursday 26th September 2019, 9.15 am or 10.15 am. Please telephone the School to register for a place.

Admissions: 020 7428 1520 admissionsenquiries@northbridgehouse.com NURSERY (Hampstead) 33 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Hampstead, London NW3 5JY Head Teacher: Mrs Christine McLelland PRE-PREP (Hampstead) 8 Netherhall Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5RR Head Teacher: Mrs Christine McLelland PREP (Regent’s Park) 1 Gloucester Avenue, London NW1 7AB Head Teacher: Mr James Stenning SENIOR HAMPSTEAD 65 Rosslyn Hill, London NW3 5UD Head Teacher: Mr Brendan Pavey SENIOR CANONBURY 6-9 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NQ Head Teacher: Mr Brendan Pavey

27 Edge Street, Kensington, London W8 7PN

boys and girls, 2-18 years. 1300. TYPE: Day. FEES: Nursery: Day fees from £2,545 (part time Nursery) to £5,930 (full time Reception). Pre-Prep: Day fees at £6,155. Prep: Day fees at £6,425. Senior: Day fees at £6,410. Sixth Form: Day fees at £6,800 per term. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep: 15-20. Senior: 15-20. Sixth Form: 6. MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: North Bridge House Prep School pupils gain entry to some of the best Senior Schools in London and the UK, including Channing, City of London, Eton, Highgate, Mill Hill, North London Collegiate, South Hampstead, St. Paul’s, UCS and Westminster. North Bridge House Sixth Form students gain entry to some of the top Russell Group Universities as well as universities specialising in specific courses. Offers have included places at Bristol, Edinburgh, Imperial, LSE, UCL and Leeds. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details.

Telephone: 0207 727 9090 Email: admin@hawkesdown.co.uk

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TOTAL PUPILS:

“Pupils are extremely well prepared for the responsibilities, opportunities and experiences of the next chapter of their lives” ISI Report 2018

School Philosophy: Parents these days see ‘success’ slightly differently for their

children, recognising that each child needs to fulfil their potential in a unique and individual way. Which is why, from day one, North Bridge House is on a constant journey of getting to know and understanding every learner as a rounded and unique individual. It is our specialist expertise – from early childhood through to the teenage years - that will make sure every pupil finds and realises their true academic and personal potential - so they are set on a clear journey, to find their True North, that will be fulfilled through their time at North Bridge House and beyond.

Est. 1987

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18 Oct

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Discover Abercorn, discover their future.

Academic Record: Pupils achieve well above the national average at every key stage. North Bridge House Prep School is renowned for first-class results in 11+ (girls and boys) and 13+ (boys) senior school entrance examinations, while the Senior Schools celebrate GCSE and A-Level results that evidence significant value added to academic performance. Last year, NBH Senior Canonbury students achieved very highly with an impressive 27% 9 grades at GCSE and 28% A*-A grades at A-level. NBH Senior Hampstead gained its highest ever grades with a total of 34% Grade 8s and 9s. Open Days: Nursery School: from 9.30am. 17 Sep. 1, 15 Oct. 5, 26 Nov. 3 Dec. Pre-Prep School (guided tours) from 9.30am. 13, 20 Sep. 4, 11, 18 Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov. 6 Dec. Prep School from 9.30am. 4 Oct. 8 Nov. Senior Hampstead: 14 Sep, 10am. 1 Oct, 5.30pm. 7, 28 Nov, 9.30am. Senior Canonbury: 28 Sep 10am. 15 Oct (6th Form), 6pm. 14 Nov, 9.30am. 5 Dec, 9.30am northbridgehouse.com

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LONDON

West London - North West London

West London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bute House Preparatory School for Girls PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Durston House PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kensington, W14 8HJ Headteacher: Ms Kitty Mason

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Pembridge Hall School

Wetherby Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

Marylebone, W1H 2EA Headteacher: Mr Nick Baker

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International School of London

Portland Place School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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Kensington Park School SENIOR

Kensington, W2 4AT Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

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Kensington Park School 6TH FORM

South Kensington, SW7 5JP Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

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Kensington Wade School NURSERY • PRE-PREP

Kensington, W14 8PU Headteacher: Jo Wallace

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Latymer Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

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Lionheart School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

West Kensington, W14 0HB Headteacher: Ms Kate Cullinan

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

Kensington, SW7 2DG Headteacher: Didier Devilard

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marylebone, NW1 6JF Deputy Head: Ms Rebecca Stewart

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Abercorn Prep PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ealing, W5 2XP Headteacher: Rob Simmons

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St James Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

Saint Augustine’s Priory School

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

DAY • BOYS

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NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wetherby Senior School

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

mariamontessori.org

wetherbyprep.co.uk

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

West Kensington, W14 8SH Headteacher: Sarah Labram

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

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

spgs.org

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

Notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU Headteacher: Siobhan McGrath

southbank.org

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

abingdonhouseschool.co.uk

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

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

asl.org

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

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

arnoldhouse.co.uk

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

Mill Hill Village, NW7 4ED Headteacher: Leon Roberts

millhill.org.uk/belmont

Brampton College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

bramptoncollege.com

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

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

cavendishschool.co.uk

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

Hampstead, NW3 6AE Headteacher: Stephanie Piper

devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

Southbank International School, Westminster

Fine Arts College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

nhehs.gdst.net

Westminster, W1B 1QR Headteacher: Paul Wood

Harvington Prep School

Notting Hill & Ealing High School Senior

Sylvia Young Theatre School

Francis Holland School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

greatbeginningsnursery.com

southbank.org

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

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

nhehs.gdst.net

syts.co.uk

Hawkesdown House School

Notting Hill Prep School

Thomas’s Kensington

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

harvingtonschool.com

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

hawkesdown.co.uk

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

nottinghillprep.com

Kensington, W8 5RJ Headteacher: Ms Joanna Ebner

fhs-nw1.org.uk

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

The Hall

Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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

independentschoolparent.com

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

Mill Hill, NW7 1QR Headteacher: Mrs Kate Simon

Orchard House School

orchardhs.org.uk

hampsteadfinearts.com

thomas-s.co.uk

Heathfield House School

heathfieldhouse.co.uk

Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Nursery

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

wetherbyschool.co.uk

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

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

hallschool.co.uk

LONDON

Open Events 2019 Open Morning Open Evening Sixth Form Open Evening School in Action

Saturday 28th September Thursday 3rd October Wednesday 9th October Wednesday 6th November

9.30am – 12.15pm 4.30pm – 6.30pm 5.15pm – 7.00pm 9.00am – 10.45am

11+ Entrance Exam 2020 Registration deadline: Friday 22nd November 2019

To book: 020 7348 1748 | admissions@sjsg.org.uk

Speak the Truth Earsby Street | London W14 8SH

Live Generously

www.stjamesgirls.co.uk

Aim for the Best GSA | ISA Registered Charity No. 270156

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LONDON

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

Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School

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

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

Hampstead, NW3 2PP Headteacher: Andrea Taylor

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

hampsteadhillschool.co.uk

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

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

hendonprep.co.uk

Hereward House School PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

herewardhouse.co.uk

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

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

stpaulssteinerschool.org

shhs.gdst.net

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

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

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead

St Anthony’s Preparatory School

southbank.org

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

stanthonysprep.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

St Christopher’s School

West Hampstead, NW6 4SN

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

millhill.org.uk

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

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

mulberryhouseschool.com

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

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

nrps.co.uk

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

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

naimajps.org.uk

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

Neasden, NW2 7RX

neasdenmontessori.co.uk

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

London NW3 5JY Headteacher: Ms Christine McLelland

northbridgehouse.com

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

London, NW3 5RR Headteacher: Ms Christine McLelland

northbridgehouse.com

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

London, NW1 7AB Headteacher: James Stenning

northbridgehouse.com

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

Hampstead, NW3 5UD Headteacher: Mr Brendan Pavey

northbridgehouse.com

Oak Tree Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 6PD

devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/nurserycurriculum

independentschoolparent.com

Islington, N1 1BQ Headteacher: Samantha Rawson

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 5RN Headteacher: Mrs Gabrielle Solti

lyndhursthouse.co.uk

Mill Hill School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

mariamontessori.org

St Andrew’s Montessori

South Hampstead High Junior

Southbank International School, Hampstead

Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

pghs.co.uk

St Paul’s Steiner School

Lyndhurst House School

mariamontessori.org

Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep

Avenue Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School

sarumhallschool.co.uk

shhs.gdst.net

Hampstead, NW3 5NW

Islington, N7 7RU

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

annemount.co.uk

kingalfred.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PREP • JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

Andover Pre School

Palmer’s Green High School

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

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

saintchristinas.org.uk

North London

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

st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk

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

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

sjwpre-prep.org.uk

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

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

st-margarets.co.uk

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

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

stmh.co.uk

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

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

swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk

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

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

trevor-robertsschool.co.uk

UCS Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

ucs.org.uk

University College School Junior PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

avenuenursery.com

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

Islington, N1 0LL Headteacher: Pamela Harries

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

Highgate, N6 5JR Headteacher: Miss D Hamalis

channing.co.uk

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

Highgate, N6 5HF Headteacher: Mrs Barbara Elliott

channing.co.uk

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

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

dwightlondon.org

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

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

thegowerschool.co.uk

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

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

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

thevillageschool.org.uk

Enfield, N14 4P Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Davies

salcombeprep.co.uk

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

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

vitaetpax.co.uk

Central London Cats College London

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

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

catseducation.com

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

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

clsg.org.uk

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

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

clsb.org.uk

Dallington School

Ecole Jeannine Manuel School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Highgate, N6 4PH Headteacher: Mrs Diane Hecht

highgateschool.org.uk

London, EC1V 0BQ Headteacher: Maria Blake

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

London, WC1B 3DN Headmistress : Ms Pauline Prevot

ecolejeanninemanuel.org.uk

Highgate Junior School

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

CO ED

Highgate, N6 4PL Headteacher: Mr Mark James

highgateschool.org.uk

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

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

highgateschool.org.uk

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

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

kebleprep.co.uk

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

Hornsey Rise, N19 3AD

mariamontessori.org

montessori-house.org.uk

ucs.org.uk

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

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School

gpps.org.uk

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

Salcombe Prep School

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

The Montessori House

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

Islington, N1 2QH Headteacher: Stephanie Jansen

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

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

ucs.org.uk

standrewsmontessori.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Muswell Hill, N10 3LS Headteacher: Paul Jowett

Norfolk House School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

norfolkhouseschool.org

North Bridge House School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Canonbury, N1 2NQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Taylor

northbridgehouse.com

London, EC2Y 8DT Principal: Lynne Williams

gsmd.ac.uk

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

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

lyceumschool.co.uk

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

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

spcslondon.com

East London

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

Bethnal Green, E2 7DA Headteacher: Sidonie Winter

bethnalgreenmontessorischool.co.uk

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

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

forest.org.uk

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

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

gatehouseschool.co.uk

LONDON Eltham College

Lyndhurst House Preparatory School

Grove Park Road, SE9 4QF

24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5NW

Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Reid Admissions: Dawn Lewis office@lyndhursthouse.co.uk 0207 4354936 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Head Teacher: Guy Sanderson Admissions: Caro St Clair-Charles - registrar@eltham-college.org.uk mail@eltham-college.org.uk 0208 857 1455 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

boys and girls, 7 - 18 years 910

Day Prep – Day from £5,387 per term. Senior – Day from £6,162 per term, TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 22-24, Senior – 22-24, Sixth Form – 4-12 FAITH: Christian MOTTO: Gloria Filiorum Patres ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entrance exam at 7+, 11+ and 13+. Entrance exam at 16+ and 6 GCSE grades at A*-A or 7-9 TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: We have a straightforward commitment: we will give our

students an outstanding education, a positive approach and values that will steer them throughout their life. Our founding fathers were guided by their Christian faith; those values are still fundamental to who we are today. We believe in nurturing each student as an individual, and will help them to explore their abilities, find their strengths and thrive. We place a strong emphasis on selfrespect, humility and service of others. And we work hard, because we believe in making the most of our gifts every day.

boys age 4-13 150

Day Pre-Prep: Termly: £5,825. Prep: Termly: £6,600 TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 16, Senior – 10 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: City of London, Merchant Taylors, Mill Hill, St Pauls, UCS, Westminster. FAITH: Non-Denominational. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Selective, by assessment and/or interview. TYPE: FEES:

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

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

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

Extra-curricular: Our co-curriculum is right at the core of the education we offer. Through it our students learn the soft skills of leadership, teamwork and commitment, find their passions, and prepare for a lifetime of discovery. We encourage every student to take part in a wide range of activities across music, sport, drama and through our varied clubs and societies, to help them find their individual strengths, to learn to challenge themselves and to take risks.

Open Days: Whole School Open Day – Sat 21 Sep, 10.00am-1.00pm Sixth Form Open Evening – Tue 8 Oct 2019, 6.30pm-9.00pm Junior School Open Morning – Sat 16 Nov 2019, 10.00am-12.30pm www.elthamcollege.london

Open Days: Wednesday 16th October and Thursday 31st October www.lyndhursthouse.co.uk

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LONDON

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

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

grangewoodschool.com

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

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

normanhurstsch.co.uk

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

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

snaresbrookprep.org

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

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

oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk

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

Eltham, SE12 8UF Headteacher: Sarah Salathiel

riverstonschool.co.uk

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

St Dunstan’s College

stdunstans.org.uk

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

London, SE8 3DE Principal: Alison Baines

bellerbys.com

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

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

blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

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

Blackheath, SE3 ONJ Headteacher: Miss Riordan Total pupils: 399

blackheathprepschool.com

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

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

colfes.com

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

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

dulwichpreplondon.org

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

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

DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

stolaves.org.uk

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

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

sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

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

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

applesandhoney.org

Barnes Montessori Nursery

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

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

northwoodschools.com

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

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

elthamcollege.london

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

Blackheath, SE3 7SE Headteacher: Adrian Dow

greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

Clapham, SW4 9EH

montessoriclapham.co.uk

Collingham College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

collingham.co.uk

Dolphin School

Current parent

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Nicola Baldwin

dolphinschool.org.uk

We can offer 100% Bursaries from Year 3 up, for sparky children who might not otherwise be able to afford a fee-paying school. Contact us now!

The Dominie

Donhead School

Battersea, SW11 4DX Headteacher: Anne O’Doherty

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

jags.org.uk

donhead.org.uk

James Allen’s Girls’ School

Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Prep School

independentschoolparent.com

‘Newton combines knowledge of families with great space and facilities in which children are encouraged to be themselves. All the teachers understand my children, the management is open to fresh ideas and the school is big enough to handle variety.”

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

thedominie.co.uk

jags.org.uk

top authors like Cressida Cowell

Clapham Park Montessori

James Allen’s Preparatory School

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

recent excitements for our littler children have included: a Mad Science workshop, a visit from farm animals to our garden, trips to local landmarks like the Museum of London & visits from

cameronhouseschool.org

hernehillschool.co.uk

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

All the fun of the fair:

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Dulwich, SE22 8TE Headteacher: Finola Stack

Bright children exceptional opportunities

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Preparatory School for girls aged four to eleven

Cameron House

Clapham, SW4 0DX

Eltham College

We welcome enquires about our scheme of assistance with fees for girls aged 7+.

barnesmontessori.co.uk

Clapham Montessori

elthamcollege.london

Registered Charity No. 271012

Barnes, SW13 9QL

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

For further details and to book a school visit, contact Jane Davis on 020 8947 6969 www.thestudyprep.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

dulwich.org.uk PREP • DAY • BOYS

The Study is a leading prep school situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We identify and nurture each girl’s unique academic, creative and sporting skills in a caring and supportive community.

rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

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

alleyns.org.uk

The Good Schools Guide 2018

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

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

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

“Conclusive proof that all-girls education from an early age can be simply brilliant.”

Rosemead Preparatory School

South East London Alleyn’s School

Oakfield Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW1W 9BA Headteacher: Mr Huw May

eatonhouseschools.com

Our Open

Day 2019 is Saturday 12th October, but we also run more Tours personal Headmistress’s most Fridays during term: book online!

Battersea co-ed prep school for children 3-13 020 7720 4091

www.newtonprepschool.co.uk

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

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

girls, 4-18 years 912

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

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

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

Academic Record: NHEHS’ academic results regularly place them in amongst the top schools in the UK with girls moving on to Oxbridge and Russell Group universities, as well as art foundation courses and music schools. Extra-curricular: With over 150 extra-curricular clubs on offer each week, with activities ranging from debating to dissection, fencing to fem soc, Enigma to Engineering, there really is something for everyone. Girls tend to take up two or three clubs per week and activities run before school, during lunch, and after school. Notable Achievements and Alumni: There is an incredibly strong alumnae network at NHEHS, with ‘old girls’ regularly returning to school to take part in careers fairs and offering advice to current pupils. The wider GDST Alumnae network has over 70,000 active members who benefit from regular themed networking events around the UK as well as social events. Open Days: Senior School Open Evening – open house, no need to book – 2nd October 2019. Other Open Days (Junior, Senior, Sixth Form ‘school in action’ events) get booked up very quickly and early booking is advised. For this year’s dates, please see the school website. www.nhehs.gdst.net

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LONDON South West London

Eaton House Belgravia Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belgravia, SW7 5QH Headteacher: Mr Huw May

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

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mr Oliver Snowball

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Eaton House The Manor Nursery NURSERY • CO-ED

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mrs Roosha Sue

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

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

eatonhouseschools.com

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

Belgravia, SW1W 9PY

eatonsquareschool.com

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Neil Lunnon

fulhamprep.co.uk

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

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

gardenhouseschool.co.uk

Glendower Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

glendowerprep.org

Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

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

Wimbledon, SW20 8HF Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

The Hampshire School Early Years

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

The Hampshire School, Chelsea

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

Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ

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

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

eatonsquareschool.com

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

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

emanuel.org.uk

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

Westminster, SW1P 4AU Headteacher: Mr Michael Taylor

fairleyhouse.org.uk

Falcons Preparatory Girls School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

falconsgirls.co.uk

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

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

falknerhouse.co.uk

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

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

falknerhouse.co.uk

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

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

fintonhouse.org.uk

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

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

fhs-sw1.org.uk

Fulham Senior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Will Le Fleming

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

Fulham, SW6 3JJ Headteacher: Miss Di Steven

fulhamprep.co.uk

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or children aged 2 12 years

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

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Maria Montessori School

Hall School Wimbledon (Junior)

Eaton Square Nursery School Knightsbridge Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX

Fulham Prep School

Chelsea, SW7 4NX

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

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

thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk

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

Barnes, SW13 9QN Headteacher: James Hooke

harrodian.com

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

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP Headteacher: Richard Townend

hillhouseschool.co.uk

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

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

hornsbyhouse.org.uk

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

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

Let your child reach their true potential Our personalised and joyful education helps your child to become a self-confident individual who knows right from wrong, has strong academic skills and can find their path in life and contribute to the world. Our school in London offers an authentic Montessori education and all our teachers hold the Association Montessori Internationale Diploma. ocations for 2 6 year olds Abbey Road, Notting Hill, Hornsey Rise ocations for 2 12 year olds Bayswater, Hampstead

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Ibstock Place School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

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

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

kensingtonprep.gdst.net

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

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

kcs.org.uk

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

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

knightsbridgeschool.com

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

Battersea, SW11 3DS Total pupils: 250

lecoledespetits.co.uk

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

Fulham, SW6 2NB Total pupils: 136

lecoledespetits.co.uk

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

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

mpw.ac.uk

What parents say “The children gain strong academics, self-discipline and initiative” “This education fosters a lifelong love of learning” “It’s not about rote memorisation or teaching to a test” Find out more or register for an open day at

www.mariamontessori.org/schools

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LONDON

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Outstanding Catholic Independent school for boys & girls aged 3 - 18

11+ AND 16+ SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING - SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING - THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER View our website for a full list of our Open Events or arrange a personal visit with our Registrar, Louise Pepper, on 020 8862 2254 www.stbenedicts.org.uk

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LONDON South West London

Merlin Pre-Prep School

St Paul’s School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

Putney, SW15 2BZ Headteacher: Mrs Kate Prest

merlinschool.net

The Moat School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 6EG Headteacher: Clare King

moatschool.org.uk

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

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

morehouse.org.uk

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

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

newtonprepschool.co.uk

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

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Mrs N Baldwin

noahsarknurseryschools.org.uk

Northcote Lodge PREP • DAY • BOYS

Battersea, SW11 6EL Headteacher: Clive Smith-Langridge Total pupils: 221

northcotelodge.co.uk

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

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

oliverhouse.org.uk

The Park Kindergarten NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW11 4LH Headteacher: Kirsty Sewell

thekindergartens.com

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

Fulham, SW6 4LJ Headteacher: Mr Tim Cannell

parsonsgreenprep.co.uk

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

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

prospecths.org.uk

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

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

putneyhigh.gdst.net

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

South Kensington, SW7 5LE Headteacher: Mrs Rosalynd Kamaryc

queensgate.org.uk

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

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

redcliffeschool.com

The Roche Nursery Keswick NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

East Putney, SW15 2JE

therocheschool.com/nurseryschools

The Roche Nursery Wandsworth NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW

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The Roche School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW Headteacher: Mrs Vania Adams

therocheschool.com

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

South Kensington, SW7 1PT Headteacher: Ms Jill Walker

stnicholasprep.co.uk

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

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

stphilipschool.co.uk

Sinclair House School Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 6DA

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk

Sinclair House School, Preparatory PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 3JJ Headteacher: Mrs Carlotta O’Sullivan

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk

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

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

schs.gdst.net

Streatham & Clapham High School - Senior SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

schs.gdst.net

The Study Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

thestudyprep.co.uk

Sussex House PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

sussexhouseschool.co.uk

Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Battersea, SW11 3NA Acting Headteacher: Miss Kathy Ballantine Total pupils: 48

thomas-s.co.uk

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

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

boys and girls, 4-11 years 430, boys 225, girls 205

Day Lower School – Reception to Year 2: £4,955 per term Upper School – Years 3 to 6: £5,320 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: First come first served at Reception. Academic assessment for occasional places into Years 1-5. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: Hornsby House is warm, nurturing and inclusive. The

curriculum is broad and delivered by talented teachers who have overseen record-breaking 11+ results over the last 3 years. ISI judged pupils’ overall achievement as “excellent” and their personal development as “excellent and a strength of the school”.

Open Days: 9am Thursday 17th October 2019 www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk

I N D EPEN D EN T DAY S C H O O L IFO N DREPEN T ED DAY C H1O8O L G I R LDSEN AG 4 STO IFO T ED STO CN H1O8O L LDSEN IN N DR SEPEN OGUI R TH KAG EN SDAY I N4 G TO FO TON1 8 IN R S OGUI R TL H SKAG ENED S I N4 G TO I N S O U T H K EN S I N G TO N

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

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

thomas-s.co.uk

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

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

thomas-s.co.uk

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

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

thsboys.org.uk

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

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

ursulineprep.org

Westminster Abbey Choir School PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

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

westminster-abbey.org/choir-school

Westminster Cathedral Choir School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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Head Teacher: Mr Edward Rees Admissions: Mrs Alex Salandin school@hornsbyhouse.org.uk 020 8673 7573

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

PREP • DAY • BOYS

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Hearnville Road, Balham, London SW12 8RS

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

Hornsby House School

Barnes, SW13 9JT Headteacher: Professor Mark Bailey Total pupils: 939

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

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Senior School Open Morning SUMMER 2019 Senior School Open Morning SUMMER 2019 Friday 21 June · 9.30–11©am Senior School Open Morning SUMMER 2019 Friday 21 June · 9.30–11©am Senior School Open Evenings AUTUMN 2019 Friday 21 June · 9.30–11©am Senior School Open Evenings AUTUMN 2019 Wednesday 25 Open September · Tuesday 8 October Senior School Evenings AUTUMN 2019 Wednesday 25 September · Tuesday 8 October Thursday 7 November · 5.30–8©pm Wednesday 25 September · Tuesday 8 October Thursday 7 November · 5.30–8©pm Book online: 7 www.queensgate.org.uk/admissions/ssopenevents Thursday November · 5.30–8©pm Book online: www.queensgate.org.uk/admissions/ssopenevents For a online: prospectus or to arrange a visit, please contact Book www.queensgate.org.uk/admissions/ssopenevents For a prospectus to arrange a visit, please contact the Registrar, Mrsor Ceili Roberts-Beresford: For a prospectus or to arrange a visit, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Ceili Roberts-Beresford: registrar@queensgate.org.uk · 020 7594 4982 the Registrar, Mrs Ceili Roberts-Beresford: registrar@queensgate.org.uk · 020 7594 4982 registrar@queensgate.org.uk · 020 7594 4982 Queen’s Gate School, 131–133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE Queen’s Gate School, 131–133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE Queen’s Gate School, 131–133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE

LONDON

We - lleyn's

Alleyn’s Junior School

Alleyn’s School

We - lleyn's

2019 Open Events

Open Events in September and November.

Co-educational excellence in a caring community for boys and girls aged 4 to 11.

Co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 11 to 18.

SCHOOLS GUIDE 2019

2019 Open Events take place on: 28 September from 9.30 am to 12 midday (11+ and 16+), and 6 November at 2.00 pm (11+).

TOP 30 INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Our 2019 Open Events will take place on: • Saturday 21 September from 10.00 am to 12 midday • Thursday 3 October from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm • Tuesday 5 November from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm

SCHOOLS GUIDE 2019 TOP 10 INDEPENDENT PREPARATORY SCHOOL

All are welcome to attend these events and there is no need to book. Visit our website for full details.

Help with fees is available. See website for details.

juniorregistration@alleyns.org.uk 020 8557 1519 | www.alleyns.org.uk

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

Townley Road, Dulwich SE22 8SU

DURSTON HOUSE CHARACTER | CURIOSITY | CAPABILITY

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION MORNING

SCHOOL TOURS ANYTIME THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER or FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER

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EU DJU V ANTIUM AD JUTOR D

SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 9.30 - 11.00am

Contact Caroline Ferns on 0208 991 6532 to arrange your visit info@durstonhouse.org · www.durstonhouse.org 12-14 Castlebar Road · London W5 2DR Boys Prep School 4-13 years · Registered Charity No. 294670

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LONDON

JOHN HALL VENICE 1-4 PREP AUT17.pdf

South West London - Greater London Westminster School

Harrow School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

BOYS • CO-ED

Harrow, HA1 3HP Headteacher:Alastair Land Total pupils: 826

Westminster, SW1P 3PF Headteacher: Mr Patrick Derham Total pupils: 741

westminster.org.uk

Westminster Under School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Westminster, SW1P 2NN Headteacher: Mr Mark O’Donnell Total pupils: 284

westminsterunder.org.uk

White House Preparatory School

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

johnlyon.org

Orley Farm School

whitehouseschool.com

orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk

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

Wimbledon High School

Quainton Hall School

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

youngenglandkindergarten.co.uk

Greater London: Bromley Bromley High School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

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

bromleyhigh.gdst.net

Croydon Trinity School

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

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

trinity-school.org

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

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

whitgift.co.uk

Edgware

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

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

nlcs.org.uk

Hampton

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

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

hamptonprep.org.uk

Hampton School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

hamptonschool.org.uk

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

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

lehs.org.uk

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

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

twickenhamprep.co.uk

Harrow

Alpha Preparatory School

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

quaintonhall.org.uk

Hillingdon

ACS Hillingdon International School

CMY

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

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

acs-schools.com

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

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

sthelenscollege.com

Isleworth

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

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

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ashtonhouse.com

Kew

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

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

kewcollege.com

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

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

canburyschool.co.uk

Holy Cross Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

holycrossprepschool.co.uk

“This school allows me the freedom to be me...” Sara, Year 4

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

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

kgs.org.uk

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

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

marymountlondon.com

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

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

parkhillschool.com

Rokeby School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

alpha.harrow.sch.uk

rokebyschool.co.uk

independentschoolparent.com

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

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

10:13

JOHN HALL VENICE

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

wimbledonhigh.gdst.net

The John Lyon School

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

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

19/09/2017

harrowschool.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

www.knightsbridgeschool.com

LONDON OPEN DAY Saturday

OPEN DAY 12th October Saturday 9:30 to 12th October 11:30am 9:30 to 11:30am

THE WOODENTOPS NURSERIES Babies from 6 months THE NURSERIES SW4 WOODENTOPS | SW12 Babies from 6 months www.woodentopsnurseries.com SW4 | SW12

THE WHITE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2.5-11 years Co-Educational THE SW12WHITE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2.5-11 years Co-Educational www.whitehouseschool.com SW12

www.woodentopsnurseries.com

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LONDON Greater London

Shrewsbury House Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Surbiton, KT6 6RL Headteacher: Mr Kevin Doble Total pupils: 325

shrewsburyhouse.net

Surbiton High Girls’ Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

surbitonhigh.com

Northwood

Merchant Taylors’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

mtsn.org.uk

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

St John’s School

Kew Green Preparatory School

Newland House School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

St Martin’s School

King’s House School

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

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OXFORDSHIRE

Stowe

Berkshire

Hampshire

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CAVERSHAM 3 Queen Anne’s School CROWTHORNE 4 Wellington College NEWBURY 5 Cheam School 6 Horris Hill School READING 7 Leighton Park School 8 Pangbourne College SANDHURST 9 Eagle House School THATCHAM 10 Downe House WOKINGHAM 11 Ludgrove School WINDSOR 12 Upton House School

Buckinghamshire CHESHAM 13 Chesham Preparatory School MILTON KEYNES 14 Thornton College 15 Swanbourne House School

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Henley-on-Thames

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Reading

Thatcham

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Crowthorne 4 Sandhurst

Newbury

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Gerrards Cross

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BRAMDEAN 19 Brockwood Park School

18 Andover

HOOK 20 Sherfield School

HAMPSHIRE

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26 Winchester

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

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

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Cheam School

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Claires Court Junior Boys

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

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Claires Court Senior Boys SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

leightonpark.com

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

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

luckleyhouseschool.org

Ludgrove School PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

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

ludgrove.net

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

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

lvs.ascot.sch.uk

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

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

themarist.com

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

oratoryprep.co.uk

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

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

BECOMING CO-ED IN 2020

etonend.org

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

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CO-ED

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

Eton End School

Moulsford Preparatory School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxon, OX10 9HR Independent day and boarding school for boys aged 4-13

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

Oratory Prep School

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To attend an Open Day please contact

admissions@moulsford.com • 01491 651438

Leighton Park School

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

Getting the Best out of Boys

lambrookschool.co.uk

elstreeschool.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

Friday 2 Saturd 0th ay 21st Septem ber

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Horris Hill

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

DAYS

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

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

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OPEN

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

A Great Life... A Great Beginning

Saint Christina’s School Co-educational Prep School for girls and boys aged 3 - 11

Autumn Open Morning Tuesday 8th October 2019 Please visit our website or contact Michelle Hamilton on 0207 722 8784 to book your place 25 St Edmund's Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 7PY E ail o ce saintchristinas.org.uk el 020 22 8 8 .saintchristinas.org.uk

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The only Co-educational Full Boarding School in Buckinghamshire Nestled in 55 acres of beautiful countryside, Swanbourne House offers every child the opportunity to unlock their individual greatness. We impart a sense of value and self-worth to awaken a personal discovery of talents and passions. 3 - 13 Years Full, Weekly or Flexi Boarding Country School: Day & Boarding Enrichment Saturdays Outdoor Learning Sports and Games played daily Music and Perfoming Arts LAMDA Masterclasses DT, Art and Science Centre Personal Tutors Scholarships to leading Senior Schools

Rated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Excellentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in all areas ISI Inspection, December 2018

Open Morning - Saturday 12th October For a private appointment and tour please contact admissions@swanbourne.org www.swanbourne.org

A school that inspires independence Open Days Saturday 21st September 2019 Reception, Infant, Junior, Senior & Sixth Form Saturday 5th October 2019 Sixth Form and Sixth Form options information only Tuesday 8th October 2019 Reception only Saturday 16th November 2019 Reception, Infant, Junior, Senior & Sixth Form & GCSE options information Saturday 1st February 2020 Reception, Infant, Junior, Senior & Sixth Form Book your place at lvs.ascot.sch.uk/book or call 01344 882770

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Berkshire - Buckinghamshire Padworth College

St Piran’s

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

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

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

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

padworth.com

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Pangbourne College

Sunningdale School

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

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

Papplewick

Upton House School

pangbourne.com

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

papplewick.org.uk

Queen Anne’s SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

sunningdaleschool.co.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

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

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The Village Montessori Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

montessorinursery.org.uk

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Waverley School

Reading Blue Coat School

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

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

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

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

waverleyschool.org.uk

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Wellington College

Reddam House

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

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

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

reddamhouse.org.uk

St Andrew’s Pangbourne NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Reading, RG8 8QA Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Bartlett Total pupils: 272

standrewspangbourne.co.uk

St Bernard’s Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Slough, SL1 1TB Headteacher: Mr Nathan Cheesman Total pupils: 270

stbernardsprep.org

St Edward’s Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Reading, RG30 2JH Headteacher: Derek Suttie Total pupils: 126

stedwardsprep.com

St Gabriel’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Newbury, RG20 9BD Headteacher: Mr Ricki Smith Total pupils: 437

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St George’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Ascot, SL5 7DZ Headteacher: Mrs Liz Hewer Total pupils: 269

stgeorges-ascot.org.uk

St George’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Buckinghamshire Akeley Wood School Junior NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Buckingham, MK19 6DA Headteacher: Mrs Clare Page Total pupils: 286

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Akeley Wood School Senior (11-13 years) SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Buckingham, MK18 5AN Headteacher: Mr Simon Antwis Total pupils: 565

akeleywoodschool.co.uk

Akeley Wood School Senior & Sixth Form SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Buckingham, MK18 5AE Headteacher: Lotty Dee-Andrew

akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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

Aylesbury, HP18 9NG Headteacher: Colin MacIntosh Total pupils: 272

ashfoldschool.co.uk

The Beacon NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Amersham, HP6 5PF Headteacher: William Phelps Total pupils: 508

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Windsor, SL4 1QF Headteacher: William Goldsmith Total pupils: 355

Broughton Manor Preparatory School

St John’s Beaumont

Milton Keynes, MK10 9AA Headteacher: Mr James Canwell Total pupils: 350

stgwindsor.org

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

Old Windsor, SL4 2JN Headteacher: Giles Delaney Total pupils: 310

sjbwindsor.uk

St Joseph’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Reading, RG1 5JT Headteacher: Mr Andrew Colpus Headteacher: Prep Mark Bushby Total pupils: 442

sjcr.org.uk

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

bmprep.co.uk

Caldicott Prep School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Slough, SL2 3SL Acting Head: Jeremy Banks Total pupils: 285

caldicott.com

The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School SENIOR • BOARDING • CO-ED

Gorelands Lane, HP8 4AD Headteacher: Mr David Shandley

thechalfontsgrammar.co.uk

St Mary’s School, Ascot

Chesham Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

Ascot, SL5 9JF Headteacher: Mrs Mary Breen Total pupils: 385

Chesham, HP5 3QF Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Beale Total pupils: 402

st-marys-ascot.co.uk

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Co-educational boarding and day 3–13 Years

cheshamprep.co.uk

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“A school with mind, heart, guts and a constant fizz” The Good Schools Guide

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Buckinghamshire - Hampshire Dair House School

Thornton College

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

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

Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY Headteacher: Mr Terence Wintle Total pupils: 124

dairhouse.co.uk

Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ Headteacher: Val Holmes Total pupils: 383

Davenies Day Preparatory School

thorntoncollege.com

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Thorpe House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Beaconsfield, HP9 1AA Headteacher: Carl Rycroft Total pupils: 333

davenies.co.uk

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

Great Missenden, HP16 9AA Headteacher: Mrs Sue La Farge Total pupils: 329

gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk

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

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ Headteacher: Gareth R A Davies Total pupils: 352

gayhurstschool.co.uk

Godstowe Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

High Wycombe, HP13 6PR Headteacher: Ms Sophie Green Total pupils: 434

godstowe.org

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

Aylesbury, HP 17 0XP Headteacher: Mr Tim Walford Total pupils: 112

griffinhouseschool.co.uk

The Grove Independent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Walton Pre-Prep School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB Headteacher: Mrs Chantelle McLaughlan Total pupils: 150

waltonpps.co.uk

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

Milton Keynes, MK14 6DP Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Marsden Total pupils: 146

webberindependentschool.com

Wycombe Abbey SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

High Wycombe, HP11 1PE Headteacher: Mrs Rhiannon Wilkinson Total pupils: 552

wycombeabbey.com

Hampshire Alton School

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

groveindependentschool.co.uk

altonschool.co.uk

Heatherton School

Ballard School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

Amersham, HP6 5QB Headteacher: Debbie Isaachsen Total pupils: 146

New Milton, BH25 5SU Headteacher: Andrew McCleave Total pupils: 488

High March School

Bedales School - Dunannie

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

highmarch.co.uk

Maltman’s Green School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR Headteacher: Mrs J R Pardon Total pupils: 425

maltmansgreen.com

Milton Keynes Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG Headteacher: Simon Driver Total pupils: 450

mkprep.co.uk

Pipers Corner School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

High Wycombe, HP15 6LP Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford Total pupils: 525

piperscorner.co.uk

St Mary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ Headteacher: Patricia Adams Total pupils: 276

stmarysschool.co.uk

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

Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW Headteacher: Jane Draper and Yasmin Roberts Total pupils: 150

st-teresas.bucks.sch.uk

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

Stowe, MK18 5EH Headteacher: Anthony Wallerstenier Total pupils: 768

stowe.co.uk

Swanbourne House School

ballardschool.co.uk

TOTAL PUPILS:

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

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

Whole School Open Morning - Sat 28 Sep 2019 Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon - Thu 10 Oct 2019, 14:00 Senior School and Sixth Form Open Afternoon - Thu 7 Nov 2019, 14:00 www.pgs.org.uk

Bedales School - Dunhurst PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Petersfield, GU32 2DR Headteacher: Mr Colin Baty Total pupils: 189

bedales.org.uk

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

Petersfield, GU32 2DG Headteacher: Magnus Bashaarat Total pupils: 455

bedales.org.uk

Boundary Oak School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Fareham, PO17 5BL Headteacher: Mr James Polansky Total pupils: 113

boundaryoak.co.uk

Brockwood Park School SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bramdean, SO24 0LQ Headteacher: Antonio Autor Total pupils: 90

brockwood.org.uk

Churcher’s College Junior School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liphook, GU30 7HT Headteacher: Ffion Robinson Total pupils: 230

churcherscollege.com

Churcher’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Petersfield, GU31 4AS Headteacher: Mr Simon Williams Total pupils: 1065

churcherscollege.com

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

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boys and girls, 21/2 to 18 years. 1,472, boys 866, girls 606. TYPE: Day. FEES: Nursery: Daily from £46.20 (for core hours). Junior School: Termly from £3,540. Senior School & Sixth From: Termly £5,517 ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Assessments, interview and current school reference. GENDER/AGES:

bedales.org.uk

BOARDING • CO-ED

swanbourne.org

Head Teacher: Dr Anne Cotton Admissions: Mrs Wendy Scott admissions@pgs.org.uk 023 9236 0036

Petersfield, GU32 2DP Headteacher: Victoria Homewood Total pupils: 91

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

Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ Headteacher: Mrs Jane Thorpe Total pupils: 370

High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN

thorpehouse.co.uk

Alton, GU34 2NG Headteacher: Mr Graham Maher Total pupils: 486

Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ Headteacher: Mrs Sue Clifford Total pupils: 306

The Portsmouth Grammar School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA Headteacher: Mr Terence Ayres Total pupils: 296

Milton Keynes, MK5 8HD Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Berkin Total pupils: 242

Berkhamsted.com

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FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Hook, RG27 0AR Headteacher: J Massey Total pupils: 271

daneshillprepschool.com

Whole College Open Morning: Saturday 21 September 2019, 09:00 – 12:00

Year 7 - 8 Open Morning: Saturday 12 October 2019, 09:00 – 12:00 “small, distinctive, grounded and family-oriented school… caring and supportive…” Good Schools’ Guide 2019

Please visit to see what Pangbourne could offer as a school choice for your child: Jane Herold, Registrar 0118 976 7415 admissions@pangbourne.com Pangbourne College Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 8LA pangbourne.com

SOUTH Queen Anne’s is an independent school for girls aged 11 to 18

OPEN MORNINGS Saturday 14 September Friday 15 November • • • • • •

Set amongst 35 acres Award-winning Sixth Form building Extensive co-curricular programme State-of-the-art music centre Outstanding pastoral care Community spirit

qas.org.uk An extensive transport network, including a London service

Day and boarding Full and flexi options

REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1157842

Paddington to Reading in just 26 minutes

Contemporary Catholic Co-educational 3-13 &

Open Morning Saturday

2019

Refurbished Junior Boarding House, State of the art Music School, All-Weather Pitch, Bespoke Pre-Prep Playground Pre-Prep Wraparound Care, 7.30am-6.00pm

www.farleighschool.com Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7PW

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Ditcham Park School

Portsmouth High School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Petersfield, GU31 5RN Headteacher: Graham Spawforth Total pupils: 347

ditchampark.com

Durlston Court Preparatory School

portsmouthhigh.co.uk

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

New Milton, BH25 7AQ Headteacher: Mr Richard May Total pupils: 311

durlstoncourt.co.uk

Farleigh School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Andover, SP11 7PW Headteacher: Fr Simon Everson Total pupils: 429

farleighschool.com

Farnborough Hill SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Farnborough, GU14 8AT Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Neil Total pupils: 560

farnborough-hill.org.uk

Forres Sandle Manor PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS Headteacher: Jody Wells Total pupils: 222

fsmschool.com

The Gregg School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Southampton, SO18 3RR Headteacher: Mrs S Sellers Total pupils: 300

thegreggschool.org

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

Romsey, SO51 6ZE Headteacher: Mr Cliff Canning Total pupils: 499

hampshirecs.org.uk

Highfield and Brookham NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Liphook, GU30 7LQ Headteacher: Mr Phillip Evitt and Mrs Sophie Baber Total pupils: 481

princesmeadschool.org.uk

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

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

rookwood.org

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

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

sherfieldschool.co.uk

St John’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

stjohnscollege.co.uk

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

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

St Nicholas’ School

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

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

lordwandsworth.org

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

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

mayvillehighschool.com

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

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

moylescourt.co.uk

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

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

thepilgrims-school.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

salesian.hants.sch.uk

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Upton House School Now educating boys and girls to 11 years

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

Southampton, SO18 5RJ

seedlingsmontessori.co.uk

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

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

sherbornehouse.co.uk

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

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

Open Morning

Wednesday 16th October 2019 9.30am onwards for tours Please register attendance online or call 01753 862610

stroud-kes.org.uk

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

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

twyfordschool.com

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

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

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

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Portsmouth High Nursery and Prep School

portsmouthhigh.co.uk

Tel: 02380 472133 office@thegreggschool.org

St Swithun’s School

walhampton.com

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

5.30-8pm

Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane, Southampton SO18 3RR

st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

pgs.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

2nd October

www.thegreggschool.org

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

Salesian College

Lord Wandsworth College

Open Eve

Please contact the Registrar for further details: registrar@thegreggschools.org

stneotsprep.co.uk

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

kes.hants.sch.uk

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Winchester, SO21 1AN Headteacher: Mr P Thacker Total pupils: 272

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

King Edward VI School

Independent day schools for boys and girls aged 3-16yrs

Prince’s Mead School

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

highfieldschool.org.uk

The Gregg Schools

Senior and Sixth Form Southsea, PO5 3EQ Headteacher: Rob Smith Total pupils: 350

West Hill Park BOARDING • CO-ED

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

westhillpark.com

UPTONHOUSE.ORG.UK IAPS Independent Co-Educational Prep School Age 2 -11 Little Upton Nursery | Pre-Prep | Prep 115 St. Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3DF

@UptonHouseSch

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

TERMLY OPEN MORNINGS

ST GEORGE’S ASCOT

Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. Weekly transport service to and from Central London for London boarders

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“Excellent & Outstanding” (ISI & OFSTED)

Award-Winning Co-Educational Day School for ages 2-16, serving Hampshire & Dorset

“You are not just a number...”

(Parent)

01425 626900

ballardschool.co.uk

Fernhill Lane, New Milton BH25 5SU

Ballard School Ltd exists for the education of children. Registered Charity No. 307328

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Hampshire - Isle of Wight - Oxfordshire - Brackley Winchester College

Greene’s Educational

St Clare’s, Oxford

Summer Fields

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

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

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

Yateley Manor

Headington Preparatory School

St Edward’s Oxford

Tudor Hall

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

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

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

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

St Helen and St Katharine

Windrush Valley School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

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

St Hugh’s

Wychwood School

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

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

GIRLS

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

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

St John’s Priory School

Brackley

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

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Isle of Wight Ryde School

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

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

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Oxfordshire Abingdon Prep

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

BOARDING • GIRLS

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

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

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

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

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

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

SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

The Manor Preparatory School

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Abingdon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Shiplake College

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

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

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

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

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Our Lady’s Abingdon Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

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

Cothill House

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

Oxford High School

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summerfields.com

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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New College School

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

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

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

Oxford, OX1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Mark Love

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Radley College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

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A CO-EDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR PUPILS AGED 3 – 18

OPEN EVENTS

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PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

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

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

SIXTH FORM

Set in 50 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Sibford School focuses upon a values-driven education

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

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

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A leading independent day, weekly and full boarding school for girls aged 11-18

It’s who we are. Come and visit on our open day:

Book via www.stswithuns.com,

Friday 20 September at 1.45pm Friday 7 February at 1.45pm

01962 835700

Ad Vitam Paramus - Preparing for life

Co-educational independent day and boarding school 3 months to 18 years

Open Day: Thursday 10th October Scholarship Day: Friday 11th October To register or find out more please contact admissions@sherfieldschool.co.uk Sherfield School, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook, Hampshire RG27 0HU +44 (0) 1256 884 800 www.sherfieldschool.co.uk

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

For further information about our wonderful school, or to register for an open day or personal day visit, please contact Claire Ballantyne 01280 820410 or email admissions@thorntoncollege.com We look forward to welcoming you.

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

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Life in the Forest

Forres Sandle Manor school is Hampshire’s New Forest gem

estled on the edge of the idyllic town of Fordingbridge in Hampshire is a small co-ed prep school set in 35 acres of the New Forest. On arriving at Forres Sandle Manor you can’t help but feel like you’ve left the hustle-and-bustle of life behind you and can breathe deeply. With evermore studies telling us that being in places of nature gives minds space to grow, you couldn’t find a much better place to learn. The small size of the school means that staff know all their pupils well and communication is well established to monitor progress, with any issues detected early. There is a family feel as you walk around. Pupils are aged three to 13 years old, and on leaving go to a wide range of senior schools including: Stowe, Marlborough, King’s Taunton and Clayesmore. Staff help each pupil explore where the best school is for them to go to – working with them on their strengths and

ambitions – making sure the right pupil goes to the right senior school to succeed. With nearly 80 boarders, the school has a vast array of activities that pupils can choose from. The Boarding House runs a host of events including their famous ‘Wicked Wednesdays’ and off-site activities on Sundays. Jody Wells took over as Headmaster in April following eight years as Deputy Head and has already made a range of updates to the school. With a complete academic review of all areas of the classroom delivery, and the new Saturday curriculum starting this term, the focus is on creating rounded young minds with skills that will set them up for not only their exams, but far beyond too. Definitely one to explore and embrace their sense of adventure! For more information on the Forres Sandle Manor School, or to book a personal tour with the Headmaster, please visit www.fsmschool. com or telephone 01425 653 181.

Whoever you are... Whoever you want to be... Be a Downe House girl.

Join us for one of our Open Days: 23 November 2019 and 18 January 2020

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Letchworth

Hemel Hempstead

Berkhamsted

Harpenden Hertford

St Albans

5 Hatfield

Hadley Wood

Bushey Elstree

9 Rickmansworth

LONDON Egham Thorpe

23 Rochester

2728 Cobham Epsom

Leatherhead

44 Ripley Guildford

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38 39

Godalming Frensham

41 Sutton Purley Tadworth Little Bookham

Reigate 42 Dorking

29 30 Cranleigh

Canterbury

Tunbridge Wells

Forest Row Rudgwick

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Horsham

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Haywards Heath

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HERTFORDSHIRE

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

Hertfordshire

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SOUTH EAST

49 Mayfield

21 26 Robertsbridge

EAST SUSSEX 50 Upper Dicker

47 48 Brighton

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 6 Abbot’s Hill School HADLEY WOOD 7 Mount House School LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY 8 St Francis’ College RICKMANSWORTH 9 The Royal Masonic School for Girls

ROCHESTER 23 King’s Rochester School

ST ALBANS 10 Beechwood Park School

SEVENOAKS 24 Sevenoaks School

WARE 11 St Edmund’s College & Prep School

TONBRIDGE 25 Tonbridge School

Kent ASHFORD 12 Ashford School BROMLEY 13 Breaside Preparatory School 14 Bickley Park School CANTERBURY 15 Kent College CHISLEHURST 16 Babington House School 17 Farringtons School CRANBROOK 18 Bethany School 19 Benenden School 20 Marlborough House School HAWKHURST 21 Saint Ronan’s School

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ROBERTSBRIDGE 26 Vinehall School

Surrey COBHAM 27 Feltonfleet School 28 Parkside School CRANLEIGH 29 Cranleigh School 30 Cranleigh Preparatory School DORKING 31 Hurtwood House School ESHER 32 Rowan Preparatory School 33 Claremont Fan Court School 34 Milbourne Lodge School FRENSHAM 35 Edgeborough School

GODALMING 36 St Hilary’s School 37 Charterhouse GUILDFORD 38 Longacre School 39 St Catherine’s School, Bramley LITTLE BOOKHAM 40 Manor House School PURLEY 41 Cumnor House School for Girls REIGATE 42 Micklefield School REDHILL 43 The Hawthorns School RIPLEY 44 Ripley Court School THORPE 45 TASIS The American School in England WOKING 46 Coworth Flexlands School

East Sussex BRIGHTON 47 Roedean School 48 Brighton College MAYFIELD 49 Mayfield School UPPER DICKER 50 Bede’s School

West Sussex HAYWARDS HEATH 51 Handcross Park School HORSHAM 52 Farlington School HURSTPIERPOINT 53 Hurst College PEASE POTTAGE 54 Cottesmore School WASHINGTON 55 Windlesham House School

SOUTH EAST Manor House School, Bookham

St Hilda’s School, Harpenden

Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 4EN

28 Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 2ES

Head Teacher: Mr Dan Sayers Admissions: Mrs Jennifer Fereday office@sthildasharpenden.co.uk 01582 712307 GENDER/AGES: Boys and girls in Nursery, girls from Reception. TOTAL PUPILS: 150. TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery: 5 Mornings £2,335. Afternoon sessions + £32.50. Pre-Prep to Prep: Form V1 £4,035 - £4115 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective until Year 2; assessment from Year 3 upwards if spaces available.

School Philosophy: St Hilda’s is a happy, caring and vibrant school at the heart Head Teacher: Ms Tracey Fantham Admissions: Mrs Jane Baynes admissions@manorhouseschool.org

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GENDER/AGES: girls, 4-16 with co-educational nursery. TOTAL PUPILS: 300. TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery – upon application and subject to days/sessions attended.

Reception £3,185. Prep (Years 1-2) £3,575. Prep (Years 3-6) £4,615. Senior £5,985. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep: 15-20.Senior: 20. FAITH: Christian. MOTTO: To Love is to Live. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Meeting with Headteacher followed by invite to Taster and Assessment Day - except for Year 7, when application is via Entrance Examinations in preceding January to September of joining.

of the Harpenden community, where pupils aim high and are encouraged to develop as individuals within a caring and stimulating environment. Our vision at St Hilda’s is to provide an excellent all round education that will challenge and inspire our pupils for the future ahead.

Open Days: Thur 10 Oct 2019, 9.30am – 11.30am. Sat 16 Nov 2019, 10.00am – 12.00pm. Thur 6 Feb 2020, 9.30am – 11.30am. Sat 7 Mar 2020, 10.00am – 12.00pm. Thur 9 May 2020, 9.30am – 11.30am www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk

School Philosophy: AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS. A

great school inspires a passion for learning both within and outside the classroom and enables young people to achieve more than they ever thought was possible. At Manor House, we believe that a supportive yet challenging environment with an extensive enrichment programme, develops a confidence in students to seek new experiences and instils the qualities of courage, kindness and integrity.

St Hilda’s School

Our aim is to develop happy young women who love coming to school and believe in their abilities to learn and succeed yet, when the time is right, are eager to enter the real world to apply the skills and knowledge that they have learned.

St Hilda’s School is conveniently located

We pride ourselves on our ‘individual approach to academic success’ which is brought to life by ensuring that every girl can fulfil her potential in which ever subject areas or activities they lie.

Academic Record: The School’s smaller setting creates an environment where each girl is able to benefit from the individual teaching approach to achieve their personal best. GCSE results in 2018 produced 64% of grades at 9-7 or A*-A and 81% of grades 9-6 or A*-B (2018).

caring, curious and confident in the centre of Harpenden providing a first-class Education since 1891

Outstanding results for senior schools

A high percentage of Prep girls in Year 6 achieved Level 5+ or 6 in their end of year examinations, well above Level 4 national expectations.

• Wrap around care for Nursery every day

Extra-curricular: Every term, there is an extensive timetable of extra-curricular

• Girls from Reception to Form VI

clubs and activities which form part of the curriculum enrichment programme at Manor House School. Typically, there are over fifty clubs on offer at any one time, so there is always plenty to choose from, before school, at break, lunch-time and after school. Participation helps to build confidence, make new friends and inspire pupils to become future leaders.

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Shortlisted for an Independent Schools Award in 2018 (Creative and Expressive Arts) and 2019 (Marketing). Open Days: Saturday 5 October at 10.00am. Further open mornings in February and May – please enquire at admissions@manorhouseschool.org www.manorhouseschool.org

for boys and girls • 15 hours funding for EYFS places • Free Breakfast Club from 7.30am • After School Care until 6pm

Tel: 01582 712307 Email: office@sthildasharpenden.co.uk

28 Douglas Road I Harpenden I Hertfordshire I AL5 2ES www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk See us on Facebook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ Headteacher: Karen O’Connor Total pupils: 119

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Berkhamsted Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Berkhamsted, HP4 3DW Headteacher: Mr Jamie Hornshaw Total pupils: 621

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Berkhamsted School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS • GIRLS

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ Girls Headteacher is Liz Richardson Boys Headteacher is Mary-Clare Startin Sixth Form Headteacher is Martin Walker Total pupils: 1680

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Bishop’s Stortford College

Hertford, SG14 3NG Headteacher: Mr Chris Gillam Total pupils: 442

Howe Green House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Mills Total pupils: 176

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

Bushey, WD23 4EB Headteacher: Mr Gary Griffin Total pupils: 477

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

Hitchin, SG4 7JX Headteacher: Mr M Seymour Total pupils: 397

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

Potters Bar, EN6 1LW Headteacher: Mr Ben Walker Total pupils: 349

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Lockers Park PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Wilson Total pupils: 151

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Lyonsdown School New Barnet, EN5 1SA Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hammond Total pupils: 197

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Manor Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Shenley, WD7 9BG Headteacher: Mrs A Lobo Total pupils: 434

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Merchant Taylors’ Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW Headteacher: Dr Karen McNerney Total pupils: 350

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Mount House School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Headteacher: Toby Mullins Total pupils: 191

Charlotte House Prep School

Princess Helena College

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Edge Grove NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Radlett, WD25 8NL Headteacher: Mr Ben Evans Total pupils: 400

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Egerton Rothesay School

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

Hitchin, SG4 7RT Headteacher: Sarah Davis Total pupils: 182

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Purcell School of Music SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bushey, WD23 2TS Acting Headteacher: Paul Bambrough Total pupils: 179

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The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

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

Elstree, WD6 3AF Headteacher: Gus Lock Total pupils: 1162

habsboys.org.uk

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Elstree, WD6 3BT Headteacher: Miss Biddie O’Connor Total pupils: 1186

habsgirls.org.uk

Academic Record: Tonbridge School has an excellent academic reputation. This is achieved by high quality teachers, assisted by dedicated support staff, who together foster a broad curriculum for able boys. The average grades were 7 A*s and 3 As at GCSE in 2018, and A*AA at A-level. Extra-curricular: Tonbridge School provides an unsurpassed education of excellence, which includes a vibrant programme of co-curricular breadth and depth. Boys develop self-reliance and leadership skills, and have a strong sense of social responsibility.

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF Headteacher: Mr Kevin Carson Total pupils: 964

royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk

St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ Headteacher: Judy Rowe Total pupils: 293

stahs.org.uk

St Albans High School for Girls SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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which the talents of each individual flourish. We encourage boys to be creative, tolerant and to strive for academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Respect for tradition and an openness to innovation are equally valued.

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

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

haileybury.com

School Philosophy: The school provides a caring and enlightened environment in

queenswood.org

Haileybury Hertford, SG13 7NU Headteacher: Mr Martin Collier Total pupils: 770

TOTAL PUPILS:

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Hatfield, AL9 6NS Headteacher: Jo Cameron Total pupils: 438

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Boys 13-18 years 789 TYPE: Boarding and day FEES : Full Boarding from £14,035 per term. Day from £10,529 per term. Bursaries and scholarships available. See website for details. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – Approx 18, Sixth Form – Approx 10 FAITH: Christian MOTTO: Deus Dat Incrementum – God gives growth ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Most of Tonbridge’s boys join at age 13 in the First Year (Year 9), but we also accept entry into the Lower Sixth (Year 12) at the start of Sixth Form courses. Most boys entering the school at age 13 will have completed an assessment during Year 6. GENDER/AGES:

Queenswood School

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ Headteacher: Mr Colin Parker

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Head Teacher: Mr James Priory Admissions: Mr Richard Burnett admissions@tonbridge-school.org 01732 365555

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

Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Gladwin Total pupils: 1169

Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU Headteacher: Miss Penny Woodcock Total pupils: 138

High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP

heathmount.org

• BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Tonbridge School

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

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

bishopsstortfordcollege.org

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Heath Mount School

St Albans, AL1 3SJ Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Brown Total pupils: 653

stahs.org.uk

See the new Barton Science Centre on our Open Mornings: Saturday 5 October 2019; Saturday 7 March 2020 www.tonbridge-school.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

Est. 1931

Open Day 2nd October

Cumnor House School for Girls

The perfect opportunity for you and your daughter to get a real sense of a ‘Day in the Life’ at Cumnor House School for Girls. In addition to a tour of the school itself, you’ll meet our Headmistress, pupils and admissions team. Offering high-quality single-sex education and extracurricular activities that are second-to-none, Cumnor House School for Girls is a place where your daughter will excel, to believe in themselves, to dare to be different and distinctive and to challenge themselves with high expectations. To book a place on an open morning or a personal tour call our admissions team on 020 8860 3445

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Open Morning: Friday 11th October 9.30 am –12 noon • Headmaster’s address at 10.30 am

Aspire • Endeavour • Achieve 14/24 Page Heath Lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent BR1 2DS Telephone 020 8467 2195 • info@bickleyparkschool.co.uk • www.bickleyparkschool.co.uk

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St Albans School

York House School

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

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

St Albans, AL3 4HB Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gillespie Total pupils: 825

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

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ Headteacher: Mr Richard Palmer Total pupils: 486

stchris.co.uk

St Columba’s College PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

St Albans, AL3 4AW Headteacher: Mr David Buxton Total pupils: 864

stcolumbascollege.org

St Edmund’s College & Prep School

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Kent

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

Ashford, TN23 3DJ Headteacher: Ms Penny Willetts Total pupils: 238

ashfordschool.co.uk

Ashford School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ashford, TN24 8PB Headteacher: Michael Hall Total pupils: 476

Babington House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ware, SG11 1DS Headteacher: Paulo Duràn Total pupils: 811

Chislehurst, BR7 5ES Headteachers: Mr Tim Lello Total pupils: 307

St Francis’ College

Beechwood Sacred Heart School

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

BOARDING • GIRLS

CO-ED

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

Harpenden, AL5 2ES Headteacher: Mr Daniel Sayers Total pupils: 165

sthildasharpenden.co.uk

St Hilda’s School NURSERY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Bushey, WD23 3DA Headteacher: Miss Sarah Jane Styles Total pupils: 174

sthildasbushey.com

St Joseph’s In The Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX Headteacher: Mr Douglas Brown Total pupils: 150

stjosephsinthepark.com

St Margaret’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bushey, WD23 1DT Acting Headteacher: Julie Chatkiewicz Total pupils: 433

stmargaretsbushey.co.uk

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

Welwyn, AL6 0BJ Headteacher: Mrs Anna Wright Total pupils: 284

sherrardswood.co.uk

Stanborough Primary and Nursery School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD Headteacher: Mrs Helen Rowe Total pupils: 419

beechwood.org.uk

Benenden School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cranbrook, TN17 4AA Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Price Total pupils: 544

benenden.kent.sch.uk

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

Cranbrook, TN17 1LB Headteacher: Mr Francie Healy Total pupils: 353

bethanyschool.org.uk

Bickley Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Bromley, BR1 2DS Headteacher: Mr Patrick Wenham Total pupils: 322

bickleyparkschool.co.uk

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

Bromley, BR2 0BS Headteacher: Mrs Paula Anderson Total pupils: 373

bishopchallonerschool.com

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

Bromley, BR1 2PR Headteacher: Mrs Karen A Nicholson Total pupils: 364

breaside.co.uk

CATS College Canterbury SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT1 3LQ Headteacher: Dr Sarah Lockyer Total pupils: 444

Stanborough School

Cobham Hall

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

catseducation.com

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

Watford, WD25 9JT Headteacher: Mrs Eileen Hussey Total pupils: 83

Cobham, DA12 3BL Headteacher: Ms Maggie Roberts Total pupils: 185

spsch.org

cobhamhall.com

Stormont School

Derwent Lodge Girls Prep School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Potters Bar, EN6 5HA Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Martin Total pupils: 167

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Helen Hoffmann Total pupils: 133

stormountschool.org

somerhill.org

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Dover College

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

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Tring, HP23 5LX Headteacher: Stefan Anderson Total pupils: 333

Dover, CT17 9RH Headteacher: Mr Gareth Doodes Total pupils: 296

Westbrook Hay Prep School

Dulwich Preparatory School

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

tringpark.com

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF Headteacher: Mr Keith Young Total pupils: 336

westbrookhay.co.uk

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Canterbury

babingtonhouse.com

Watford, WD25 0DQ Headteacher: Mrs Horwood and Mrs Madden Total pupils: 105

stanboroughprimary.org.uk

Kent College

ashfordschool.co.uk

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ Headteacher: Mrs Bronwen Goulding Total pupils: 423

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Ashford Prep School

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

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Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gray Total pupils: 303

dovercollege.org.uk

Cranbrook, TN17 3NP Headteacher: Mr Paul David Total pupils: 509

dulwichprepcranbrook.org

Find out more at our SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN MORNING 28th September 9am - 12.30pm

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 18th November 6pm - 9pm

Book your place online at kentcollege.com or Call 01227 763231

SOUTH EAST

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SOUTH EAST Kent

Farringtons School

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

Chislehurst, BR7 6LR Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy Nancekievill Total pupils: 680

farringtons.org.uk

Fosse Bank School

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

Hildenborough, TN11 8ND Headteacher: Ms Alison Cordingley Total pupils: 73

fossebankschool.co.uk

Gad’s Hill School

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

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

Cranbrook, TN18 4PY Headteacher: Mr Martyn Ward Total pupils: 301

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

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN Headteacher: Mr Andrew Webster Total pupils: 197

The New Beacon PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

The Granville School

Northbourne Park School

newbeacon.org.uk

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

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

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ Headteacher: Mrs Louise Lawrance Total pupils: 204

• CO-ED

Hilden Grange School

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

Tonbridge, TN10 3BX Headteacher: John Withers Total pupils: 336

hildengrange.co.uk

Hilden Oaks School & Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN10 3BU Headteacher: Katy Joiner Total pupils: 218

hildenoaks.co.uk

Holmewood House School

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

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB Headteacher: Scott Carnochan Total pupils: 440

holmewoodhouse.co.uk

Junior King’s School

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

Canterbury, CT2 OAY Headteacher: Ms Emma Károlyi Total pupils: 340

junior-kings.co.uk

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 9AQ Headteacher: Andrew Carter Total pupils: 167

kentcollege.com

Kent College

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

Canterbury, CT2 9DT Headteacher: Julian Waltho Total pupils: 690

kentcollege.com

Kent College

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX Headteacher: Ms Julie Lodrick Total pupils: 438

kent-college.co.uk

King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1RH Headteacher: Catherine Openshaw Total pupils: 60

kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1UB Headteacher: Tom Morgan Total pupils: 290

kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Senior School SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1TE Headteacher: Ben Charles Total pupils: 272

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

northbournepark.com

Radnor House Sevenoaks NURSERY • PRE-PREP • CO-ED • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE Headteacher: Mr David Paton Total pupils: 237

radnor-sevenoaks.org

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

Rochester, ME1 1XF Headteacher: Mr Alistair Brownlow Total pupils: 255

rochester-college.org

Rose Hill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY Headteacher: Ms Emma Neville Total pupils: 304

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

Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU Headteacher: Mr Craig McCarthy Total pupils: 206

russellhouseschool.co.uk

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

Hildenborough, TN11 9HN Headteacher: Mr Justin Foster-Gandey Total pupils: 160

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Saint Ronan’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ Headteacher: Mr William Trelawny-Vernon Total pupils: 376

saintronans.co.uk

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

Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU Headteacher: Luke Harrison Total pupils: 384

theprep.org.uk

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

Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU Acting Headteache: Theresa Homewood Total pupils: 1035

sevenoaksschool.org

Solefield School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH Headteacher: Mr Dougal A Philps Total pupils: 179

solefieldschool.org

Somerhill Pre-Prep

“Vinehall clearly encourages excellence in all areas. Whilst our daughter will be able to embrace her broad passions, underpinning everything there is a solid academic foundation.” New Parent

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Ms Jacqui Marriott Total pupils: 130

somerhill.org

Spring Grove School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wye, TN25 5EZ Headteacher: Mr Bill Jones Total pupils: 193

Lorenden Preparatory School

St David’s College

Faversham, ME13 0EN Headteacher: Mrs K Uttley Total pupils: 107

West Wickham, BR4 0QS Headteachers: Mrs Julia Foulger Total pupils: 147

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

lorenden.org.uk

stdavidsprep.com

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boys and girls, 2-13 years 257, boys 133, girls 124 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – Day £34.30 (with EYF), Pre-Prep – Day from £3,316 (day pupil), Prep – Day £5,990 (years 3-5) £6,181 (years 6-8) Weekly Boarding from £7,255, Full Boarding from £7,853 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 15 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Eastbourne College, Tonbridge School, Cranbrook School, King’s Canterbury School, Sevenoaks School, Benenden School, Battle Abbey School, Winchester College, Eton College, Mayfield School. FAITH: We actively welcome children of all faiths. MOTTO: pro aliis optimum agere (to do our best for the benefit of others) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Assessment papers in Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning (for entry into Year 4 and above). Scholarships are available in Academia, Sport, Music and Art from Year 3 entry. GENDER/AGES:

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Canterbury, CT1 2ES Headteacher: Mr Peter Roberts Total pupils: 826

kings-school.co.uk

Head Teacher: Joff Powis Admissions: Sheila Johnson admissions@vinehallschool.com 01580 883090

The King’s School

Deal, CT14 0NW Headteacher: Mr Sebastian Rees Total pupils: 140

Vinehall Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5JL

kings-rochester.co.uk

CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY, BOARDING SCHOOL & NURSERY, FOR CHILDREN AGED 2-13

meadschool.info

Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB Headteacher: Mr Michael Piercy Total pupils: 399

granvilleschool.org

Vinehall

marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Rochester, ME3 7PA Headteacher: Mr Paul Savage Total pupils: 388

gadshill.org

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Marlborough House School

Open Mornings: are held once per term although individual visits are welcome at any time by arrangement. www.vinehallschool.com

SOUTH EAST

Claremont Fan Court School

An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

OPEN MORNINGS

Saturday 21 September and Saturday 12 October 9.30am - 12.30pm Additional visitor events also available.

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Monday 30 September at 6.00pm

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St Edmund’s School Canterbury NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

ACS Cobham International School

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Canterbury, CT2 8HU Headteacher: Mr Edward O’Connor Total pupils: 535

stedmunds.org.uk

St Joseph’s Convent School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Gravesend, DA12 1NR Headteacher: Miss Buckley Total pupils: 143

sjcps.org

St Lawrence College Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ramsgate, CT11 7AF Headteacher: Ellen Rowe Total pupils: 200

slcuk.com

St Lawrence College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ramsgate, CT11 7AE Headteacher: Mr Antony Spencer Total pupils: 410

slcuk.com

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

Otford, TN14 5SA Headteacher: Mrs Jill Aisher Total pupils: 471

stmichaels.kent.sch.uk

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

Longfield, DA3 7BG Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Birtwell Total pupils: 122

Cobham, KT11 1BL Headteacher: Barnaby Sandow Total pupils: 1503

acs-schools.com

ACS Egham International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Egham, TW20 0HS Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Lewis Total pupils: 617

acs-schools.com

Aldro PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Godalming, GU8 6AS Headteacher: Chris Carlier Total pupils: 220

aldro.org

Amesbury School

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

Farnham, GU10 1PB Headteacher: Mr James Reid Total pupils: 156

barfieldschool.com

Barrow Hills School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belmont Preparatory School

Sutton Valence School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Maidstone, ME17 3HL Headteacher: Mr Bruce Grindlay Total pupils: 816

svs.org.uk

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

Tonbridge, TN9 1JP Headteacher: James Priory Total pupils: 788

tonbridge-school.co.uk

Walthamstow Hall Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD Headteachers: Stephanie Ferro Total pupils: 621

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Walthamstow Hall SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL Headteachers: Miss Stephanie Ferro

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Wellesley House School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Broadstairs, CT10 2DG Headteacher: Gavin Franklin Total pupils: 138

wellesleyhouse.org

West Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sidcup, DA15 7DU Headteacher: Mr Robert Francis Total pupils: 163

westlodge.org.uk

Wickham Court School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

West Wickham, BR4 9HW Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Harries Total pupils: 95

wickhamcourt.org.uk

Yardley Court Boys Prep School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Mr Duncan Sinclair Total pupils: 470

somerhill.org

Surrey

Aberdour School

barrowhills.org

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

Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Helen Skrine Total pupils: 186

belmont-school.org

Bishopsgate School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Englefield, TW20 0YJ Headteacher: Mr Rob Williams Total pupils: 350

bishopsgate-school.co.uk

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

Dorking, RH5 6EA Headteacher: Mr Corydon Lowde Total pupils: 416

boxhillschool.com

Cambridge Tutors College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Croydon, CR0 5SX Headteacher: Dr Chris Drew Total pupils: 212

ctc.ac.uk

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

Caterham, CR3 6YB Headteacher: Ben Purkiss Total pupils: 293

caterhamprepschool.co.uk

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

Caterham, CR3 6YA Headteacher: Mr Ceri Jones Total pupils: 897

caterhamschool.co.uk

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

Godalming, GU7 2DX Headteacher: Dr Alex Peterken Total pupils: 793

charterhouse.org.uk

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

Tadworth, KT20 5QZ Headteacher: Catherine Trundle Total pupils: 152

chinthurstschool.co.uk

City of London Freemen’s School Ashstead, KT21 1ET Headteacher: Mr Roland Martin Total pupils: 887

freemens.org

Claremont Fan Court School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

aberdourschool.co.uk

claremontfancourt.co.uk

independentschoolparent.com

“Inclusive, ambitious,

just the right balance of traditional and modern and a huge amount of fun” The Good Schools Guide, 2019

OPENMORNING Friday 4th October

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

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

Tadworth, KT20 6AJ Headteacher: Simon Collins Total pupils: 358

Farnham, Surrey

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Sutton Valence Preparatory School svs.org.uk

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Hindhead, GU26 6BL Headteacher: Sheina Wright Total pupils: 334

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Maidstone, ME17 3RF Headteacher: Claire Corkran

Edgeborough Edgeborough

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

Nr Godalming, GU8 5NY Headteacher: Mr Sean Skehan Total pupils: 230

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

130

BOARDING • CO-ED

Esher, KT10 9LY Headteacher: Mr W Brierly Total pupils: 739

Nursery | Pre-Prep | Prep | Boarding www.edgeborough.co.uk 01252 792495

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Collingwood School

Epsom College

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

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

Wallington, SM6 0BD Headteacher: Leigh Hardie Total pupils: 101

Epsom, KT17 4JQ Headteacher: Mr Jay Piggot Total pupils: 742

Coworth Flexlands School

Ewell Castle School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS TO 5

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

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Ewell, KT17 2AW Headteacher: Silas Edmonds Total pupils: 531

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Cranleigh Preparatory School

Feltonfleet School

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

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

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH Headteacher: Neil R Brooks Total pupils: 302

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ Headteacher: Mr Martin Reader Total pupils: 628

cranleigh.org

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

West Horsley, KT24 6AT Headteacher: Mr Michael Connolly Total pupils: 467

cranmoreprep.co.uk

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

South Croydon, CR2 8YB Headteacher: Emma Pattison Total pupils: 564

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Cumnor House Nursery South Croydon NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

South Croydon, CR2 6DH Headteacher: Mrs Carole Finch Total pupils: 110

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Cumnor House School for Boys PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

South Croydon, CR2 6DA Headteacher: Mr Daniel Cummings Total pupils: 390

cumnorhouse.com

Cumnor House School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Purley, CR8 3HB Headteacher: Amanda McShane Total pupils: 180

cumnorhouse.com

Danes Hill Pre-Prep PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxshott, KT22 OQQ Headteacher: Ms Ruth Samson

daneshillschool.co.uk

Danes Hill School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxshott, KT22 OJG Headteacher: Angie Lack Total pupils: 880

daneshillschool.co.uk

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

Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ Headteacher: Mr Ian Thorpe Total pupils: 464

downsend.co.uk

Duke of Kent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Ewhurst, GU6 7NS Headteacher: Sue Knox Total pupils: 289

dukeofkentschool.org.uk

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

Reigate, RH2 7EL Headteacher: Mr Mark Tottman Total pupils: 165

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Edgeborough School

Cobham, KT11 1DR Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Lance Total pupils: 400

feltonfleet.co.uk

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

Farnham, GU10 4EA Headteacher: Rick Clarke Total pupils: 523

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

East Horsley, KT24 6NS Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bradley Total pupils: 133

gleneskschool.co.uk

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

Woking, GU22 7TP Headteacher: Mrs Tania Botting Total pupils: 199

greenfield.surrey.sch.uk

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

Guildford, GU1 1SJ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Boulton Total pupils: 986

guildfordhigh.co.uk

Hall Grove School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ Headteacher: Mr Alastair Graham Total pupils: 409

hallgrove.co.uk

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Woking, GU21 4EE Headteacher: Mrs Penelope Austin Total pupils: 215

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Hampton Court House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT8 9BS Headteacher: Mr Guy Holloway Total pupils: 235

hamptoncourthouse.co.uk

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

Camberley, GU17 9HU Headteacher: Victoria Smit Total pupils: 500

hawleyhurst.co.uk

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

Redhill, RH1 4QJ Headteacher: Mr Adrian E Floyd Total pupils: 528

hawthorns.com

Hazelwood School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxted, RH8 0QU Headteacher: Lindie Louw Total pupils: 570

hazelwoodschool.co.uk

Hoe Bridge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Old Woking, GU22 8JE Headteacher: Chris Webster Total pupils: 493

hoebridgeschool.co.uk

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

Homefield Preparatory School

BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Frensham, GU10 3AH Headteacher: Mr Dan Thornburn Total pupils: 330

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Sutton, SM1 2TE Headteacher: Mr John Towers Total pupils: 348

homefield.sutton.sch.uk

Elmhurst School

Hurtwood House School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

South Croydon, CR2 7DW Headteacher: Mr Antony Padfield Total pupils: 158

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Woking, GU24 8TE Headteacher: Nicola Cowell Total pupils: 135

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The Hawthorns School Pendell Court, Bletchingley, Surrey RH1 4QJ

Dorking, RH5 6NU Headteacher: Mr C M Jackson Total pupils: 347

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Head Teacher: Mr Adrian Floyd Admissions: Mrs Debbie Kingerlee admissions@hawthorns.com 01883 743048 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

boys and girls, 2-13 years 520, boys 285, girls 235

Day Nursery – £1,810. Pre-Prep – Reception £3,650; Years 1 & 2 £3,860. Prep – Years 3 & 4 £4,720; Years 5 to 8 £5,260 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Ardingly, Caterham, Cranleigh, Dunottar, Hurstpierpoint, Reigate Grammar School, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Whitgift, Woldingham FAITH: Non-denominational with a Christian heritage. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective. After the main Reception intake places are offered subject to a successful taster day and assessment to ensure fit within the level of the cohort. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: In a happy, family atmosphere we give each child every

opportunity to realise their potential through academic achievement and by engaging in an exceptional breadth of activities which build their confidence and character. We wish to fuel each child’s enthusiasm for life and encourage them to engage positively with the world they live in. With a healthy set of values, Hawthorns children are loved, feel secure and learn from their mistakes, endeavours and successes. Laughter and energy abound as pupils and staff make the most of school life.

Academic Record: Each year over 40% of pupils achieve scholarships and awards to their senior schools, ranging from academic to sport, music, performing arts, art and D&T. Outstanding Characteristics:

Set within 35 idyllic acres of country estate, Hawthorns children are given the time and space they need to enjoy their childhood. Just 30 minutes from central London by train, we support busy parents by offering daily wrap around care from 7.15am to 6pm during term-time as well as all year round holiday clubs.

Open Days: Saturday 12 October and Friday 22 November www.hawthorns.com

SOUTH EAST Abbot’s Hill School “ONE WORD: EXCEPTIONAL”

“MOST FORWARD THINKING SCHOOL”

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Head Teacher: Mrs Elizabeth Thomas Admissions: Miss Amberley Cooper registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk enquiries@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk 01442 240333 GENDER/AGES: Girls aged 4-16 years, Day Nursery & Pre-School for girls and boys from 6 months. TOTAL PUPILS: 510, Boys: 20 (0-4 years), Girls: 490 TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery: Daily from £59. Pre-Prep: Daily from £65. Prep: Termly from £3,588 - £4,507. Senior: £6,172 per term. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Prep School, once registered we will contact you to arrange a two day visit. There is no formal assessment for Reception entry. Entry into the Senior School is through an Entrance Assessment. Academic and Specialist Scholarships are available at Year 7 entry.

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School Philosophy: Abbot’s Hill is a happy, dynamic and thriving school offering

an all-round education. Our historic campus offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting. We have a strong record of academic success and pastoral care. Throughout the school, pupils are taught in small classes. Excellent teaching and personalised support ensure that everyone is inspired to exceed their potential.

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Open Days: We hold frequent Open Events throughout the year. To find out more please visit our website. www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

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Surrey

International School of London, Surrey NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Woking, GU22 8HY Headteacher: Mr Richard Parker Total pupils: 250

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King Edward’s Witley SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG Headteacher: Mr John Attwater Total pupils: 410

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Kingswood House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED • SENIOR

Epsom, KT19 8LG Headteacher: Mr Duncan Murphy Total pupils: 175

kingswoodhouse.org

Laleham Lea School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Purley, CR8 3JJ Headteacher: Ms Karen Barry Total pupils: 110

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Lanesborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Guildford, GU1 2EL Headteacher: Clare Turnbull

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Lingfield College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lingfield, RH7 6PH Headteacher: Mr Richard Bool Total pupils: 928

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

Guildford, GU5 0NQ Acting Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bryan Total pupils: 211

longacre.surrey.sch.uk

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

Camberley, GU15 3NE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Rudkin Total pupils: 118

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Manor House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Little Bookham, KT23 4EN Headteacher: Ms Tracey Fantham Total pupils: 293

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

Reigate, RH2 9DU Headteacher: Mr R Ardé Total pupils: 298

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Milbourne Lodge School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Esher, KT10 9EG Headteacher: Mrs Judy Waite Total pupils: 215

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Moon Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Leigh, RH2 8RE Headteacher: Alison Hedley Total pupils: 110

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Moon Hall School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Ms Emma Fraser Total pupils: 45

moonhallschool.co.uk

More House School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Farnham, GU10 3AP Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Hetherington Total pupils: 444

morehouse.org.uk

Notre Dame School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

Purley, CR8 2AN Headteacher: Mr Ciro Candia Total pupils: 174

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Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

South Croydon, CR2 7YN Headteacher: Mr Tim Horton Total pupils: 150

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Croydon, CR0 1AX Headteacher: Jane Burton Total pupils: 700

oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Parkside School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Cobham, KT11 3PX Headteacher: Nicole Janssen Total pupils: 255

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Prior’s Field SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Godalming, GU7 2RH Headteacher: Tracy Kirnig Total pupils: 453

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Reed’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS • GIRLS

Cobham, KT11 2ES Headteacher: Mr Mark Hoskins Total pupils: 656

reeds.surrey.sch.uk

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 7RN Headteacher: Mr Marcus Culverwell Total pupils: 336

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

Reigate, RH2 0QS Headteacher: Mr Shaun Fenton Total pupils: 947

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

Ripley, GU23 6NE Acting Headteacher: Gavin Ryan Total pupils: 267

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

Esher, KT10 0LX Headteacher: Mrs Susan Clarke Total pupils: 320

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Royal Alexandra & Albert School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Reigate, RH2 0TD Headteacher: Mr Mark Dixon Total pupils: 960

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Royal Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Guildford, GU1 3BB Headteacher: Dr J M Cox Total pupils: 924

rgs-guildford.co.uk

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

Croydon, CR9 5BX Headteacher: Chris Hutchinson Total pupils: 919

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Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery

St Andrew’s School

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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“Happy, charming and academically successful” The Good Schools Guide

GIRLS

Oakhyrst Grange School

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Preparatory School Godalming, Surrey

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior

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

Caterham, CR3 6AF Headteacher: Mr Alex Gear Total pupils: 154

St Hilary’s

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Cobham, KT11 1HA Senior Headteacher is Anna King Prep Headteacher is Amélie Morgan Total pupils: 600

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Guildford, GU2 8BP Headteacher: Sarah Norville Total pupils: 190

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Woking, GU21 4QW Headteacher: Mr Adrian Perks Total pupils: 313

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St Catherine’s School, Bramley PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY •

TASIS The American School in England

FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

Guildford, GU5 0DF Headteacher: Mrs Alice Phillips and Miss Naomi Bartholomew Total pupils: 892

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Tormead School

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

Guildford, GU1 2JD Headteacher: Mrs Christina Foord Total pupils: 750

st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk

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

Purley, CR8 3AL Headteacher: Ms Cressida Mardell Total pupils: 149

stdavidsschool.co.uk

St Edmund’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hindhead, GU26 6BH Headteacher: Adam Walliker Total pupils: 294

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

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

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE Headteacher: Mrs Shelley Stevenson Total pupils: 151

westwardschool.co.uk

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

Woldingham, CR3 7YA Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hutchinson Total pupils: 543

woldinghamschool.co.uk

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Woodcote House School

St George’s Weybridge

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

Weybridge, KT15 2QS Headteacher: Mr Antony Hudson and Mrs Rachel Owens Total pupils: 950

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

Godalming, GU7 1RZ Headteacher: Mrs Jane Wittingham Total pupils: 268

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St Ives School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Haslemere, GU27 2ES Headteacher: Mrs Kay Goldsworthy Total pupils: 115

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St James Senior Boys’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Ashford, TW15 3DZ Headteacher: Mr David Brazier Total pupils: 382

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St John’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT22 8SP Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Cole Total pupils: 656

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St Teresa’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Dorking, RH56ST Headteacher: Mr Mike Farmer Total pupils: 331

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Seaton House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Sutton, SM2 5LH Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Morrison Total pupils: 160

seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk

Shrewsbury Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Windlesham, GU20 6PF Headteacher: Mr D. M. K. Paterson Total pupils: 93

woodcotehouseschool.co.uk

The Yehudi Menuhin School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cobham, KT11 3QQ Interim Headteacher: Richard Tanner Total pupils: 77

menuhinschool.co.uk

East Sussex

Ashdown House Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Forest Row, RH18 5JY Headteacher: Mr Mike Davies Total pupils: 119

ashdownhouse.co.uk

Battle Abbey Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bexhill, TN40 2NH Headteacher: Mrs M Maslin Total pupils: 98

battleabbeyschool.com

Battle Abbey School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Battle, TN33 0AD Headteacher: Mr David Clark Total pupils: 378

battleabbeyschool.com

Bede’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

Eastbourne, BN20 7XL Headteacher: Mr Giles Entwisle Total pupils: 373

bedes.org.uk/prep-school

Bede’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH Headteacher: Mr Peter Goodyer Total pupils: 750

bedes.org

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

Brighton, BN1 4LF Headteacher: Mr Simon Mower Total pupils: 888

Sir William Perkin’s School

Bricklehurst Manor

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

bellerbys.com

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chertsey, KT16 9BN Headteacher: Mr Chris Muller Total pupils: 606

Wadhurst, TN5 7EL Headteacher: Mrs Kate Elliot Total pupils: 122

swps.org.uk

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The Study School

Brighton & Hove Junior School

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

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

New Malden, KT3 5DP Headteacher: Mrs Donna Brackstone-Drake Total pupils: 134

Hove, BN3 6NH Headteacher: Ms Sian Cattaneo Total pupils: 243

thestudyschool.co.uk

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Sutton High School

Brighton & Hove High School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sutton, SM1 2AX Headteacher: Mrs Katharine Crouch Total pupils: 642

suttonhigh.gdst.net

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Head Teacher: Ms Louise Higson (BSc, PGCE) Admissions: Mrs Louise Mursell admissions@farlingtonschool.com office@farlingtonschool.com 01403 254967 boys and girls, 4-18 years 300, we have been moving towards full co-education since September 2018. From September 2020 boys are welcome to join Reception, Prep 1, Prep 2, Prep 3, Year 7, Year 9 and Lower Sixth. TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Pre-Prep – Day from £1,800-£2,500. Prep – Day from £3,765-£4,845, Weekly Boarding from £7,735-£8,460, Flexi Boarding from £50per night, Full Boarding from £8,180-£8,905 per term. Senior – Day from £5,830-£5,890, Weekly Boarding from £9,445-£9,505, Flexi Boarding from £50 per night, Full Boarding from £9,890-£9,950 per term MOTTO: ‘Vive ut Vivas’ – Live Life to the Full. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: We accept a broad intake of pupils and entry is often not as difficult as some people fear. We are looking for children who have developing social skills and who will make the most of every opportunity to succeed. Please visit our website for more detailed information. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

BOARDING • CO-ED

Esher, KT10 9EA Headteacher: Jon Akhurst Total pupils: 143

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Thorpe, TW20 8TE Headteacher: Bryan Nixon Total pupils: 720

St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep Epsom, KT18 5HE Headteacher: Annie Thackray Total pupils: 165

Farlington School Strood Park, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3PN

BOARDING • CO-ED

Brighton, BN1 3AT Headteacher: Ms Jennifer Smith Total pupils: 338

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School Philosophy: To inspire a love of learning, foster individuality and celebrate academic and extra-curricular achievements equally; building a foundation for future professional and personal success. Our pupils are firmly at the heart of all that we do; we are committed to providing a creative, inclusive and purposeful learning environment where opportunities abound. We create citizens who have confidence and a sense of collective responsibility.

Academic Record: ‘2nd best School in West Sussex’ *16th Best Independent School in England* (*Based on A Level, ‘Value Added’ data in the Government School Performance Tables, January 2019). Top 100 UK Prep Schools* by the Sunday Times Parent Power Survey, for the second year running (*Based on SAT Results), November 2018. Top A Level School West Sussex, Daily Telegraph Smaller Schools League Tables, August 2018. Extra-curricular: We are in awe of our students and the passion they have for all of the activities, clubs, lessons and trips they undertake. Nothing is off limits at Farlington. We could not be more proud of our current students and our Alumni and all that they have achieved. Please visit our website for more information. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Shortlisted for Prep School of the Year 2018, by Independent School Parent Magazine. Angela Thorne, Alex Harris and Jemma Powell. Open Days: Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday 24 September at 6pm Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 5 October at 10am www.farlingtonschool.com

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Brighton College Pre-Prep School and Nursery

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School

Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing

Seaford College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 5JF Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 223

Mayfield, TN20 6HR Headteacher: Mr Mark Hammond Total pupils: 136

Brighton College Prep School

Vinehall School

brightoncollege.org.uk PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 0EU Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 302

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

Brighton, BN2 0AL Headteacher: Richard Cairns Total pupils: 1081

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

Eastbourne, BN21 4JY Headteacher: Mr Tom Lawson Total pupils: 631

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Frewen College

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

Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL Headteacher: Joff Powis Total pupils: 251

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West Sussex Ardingly College

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

Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ Headteacher: Mr Ben Figgis Total pupils: 932

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

East Grinstead, RH19 3PD Headteacher: Mr Will Brooks Total pupils: 264

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

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Burgess Hill Girls

Nr Rye, TN31 6NL Headteacher: Nick Goodman Total pupils: 111

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

Forest Row, RH18 5JD Headteacher: Mr Jeff Smith Total pupils: 135

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

Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG Headteacher: Mrs Liz Laybourn Total pupils: 526

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Christ’s Hospital School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Horsham, RH13 0LJ Headteacher: Mr Simon Reid Total pupils: 863

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove

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Hove, BN3 6LU Headteacher: Mrs Kirsty Keep Total pupils: 244

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Copthorne Preparatory School Copthorne, RH10 3HR Headteacher: Chris Jones Total pupils: 319

Cottesmore School

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

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Lewes, BN7 1XS Headteacher: Mr R Blewitt Total pupils: 574

Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU Headteacher: Mr Thomas Rogerson Total pupils: 155

Mayfield School

Cumnor House Sussex

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

Mayfield, TN20 6PH Headteacher: Miss Antonia Beary Total pupils: 357

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

Eastbourne, BN20 7TE Headteacher: Andrew Wood Total pupils: 306

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Northease Manor School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lewes, BN7 3EY Headteacher: Claire Farmer Total pupils: 96

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

Brighton, BN2 5RQ Headteacher: Mr Oliver Blond Total pupils: 423

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Sacred Heart School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Blake Total pupils: 117

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St Andrew’s Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Eastbourne, BN20 7RP Headteacher: Mr Gareth Jones Total pupils: 374

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St Christopher’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hove, BN3 4AD Headteacher: Mr Julian Withers Total pupils: 284

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Shoreham College

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

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

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YW Headteacher: Mr Richard Taylor-West Total pupils: 368

Lancing, BN15 0RW Headteacher: Mr Dominic Oliver Total pupils: 538

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Slindon College

Oakwood School

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

Arundel, BN18 0RH Headteacher: Mark Birkbeck Total pupils: 84

Chichester, PO18 9AN Headteacher: Ms Clare Bradbury Total pupils: 256

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Our Lady of Sion Junior School

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sompting, BN15 OAZ Headteacher: Mr Stuart Douch Total pupils: 97

Worthing, BN11 1RE Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 109

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Our Lady of Sion Senior School

The Towers Convent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • FLEXI •

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Worthing, BN11 4BL Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 339

Steyning, BN44 3TF Headteacher: Mrs Clare Trelfa Total pupils: 314

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Pennthorpe School

Westbourne House School

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

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

Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ Headteacher: Alexia Bolton Total pupils: 313

Chichester, PO20 2BH Headteacher: Martin Barker Total pupils: 442

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

Chichester, PO19 1RT Headteacher: Ms Louise Salmond Smith Total pupils: 188

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Windlesham House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Washington, RH20 4AY Headteacher: Mr Richard Foster Total pupils: 356

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Moira House Girls School WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Lancing College

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Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7HT Headteacher: Mr Christian Heinrich Total pupils: 385

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

Petworth, GU28 0NB Headteacher: John Green Total pupils: 689

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Lewes Old Grammar School

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Worthing, BN14 8HU Headteacher: Mrs Heather Beeby Total pupils: 152

Pulborough, RH20 1PB Headteacher: Mr Matt Thomas Total pupils: 134

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Farlington School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Horsham, RH12 3PN Headteacher: Ms Louise Higson Total pupils: 324

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

Chichester, PO18 OLR Headteacher: Mr Richard Evans Total pupils: 125

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

Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL Headteacher: Chris Calvey Total pupils: 430

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Handcross Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF Headteacher: Mr Richard Brown Total pupils: 336

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

Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS Headteacher: Tim Manly Total pupils: 738

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Head Teacher: Mrs Shelley Lance BD, PGCE Admissions: Mrs Jackie Williams admissions@feltonfleet.co.uk 01932 862264 GENDER/AGES: boys and girls, 3-13 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 438, boys 230, girls 208 TYPE: Day, Weekly and Flexi Boarding. FEES: Nursery: Termly from £2,200 (mornings). Pre-Prep: Termly £4,105. Prep: Day fees Termly £6,030. Weekly Boarding (4 nights) £7,330. Flexi Boarding from £35 per night. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Early registration is recommended for Nursery and PrePrep. Main entry points to the Prep School are 7+ (Year 3) and 11+ (Year 7) but places are sometimes available at other points. Entry to the Prep School is by assessment. See website for details.

School Philosophy: Feltonfleet is a community where ‘individuals really matter’

- a core belief which shapes all we say and do. Our ethos is based upon positive learning, living and leading, alongside core values of honesty, responsibility, respect and kindness. In our nurturing, sharing community, with a strong sense of family, children are able to discover their gifts and grow in self-confidence, independence and compassion.

Open Days: Sat 28 Sep, Fri 6 Mar, Fri 22 May Personal tours by arrangement. www.feltonfleet.co.uk

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King’s Rochester

College Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE

Satis House, Boley Hill, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE

Principal: Mr Antony Spencer Admissions: admissions@slcuk.com 01843 572931 boys and girls, 3-18 years 647, boys 349, girls 298 TYPE: Day, Boarding FEES: Nursery - £24.50 per session. Pre-Prep - Day Fees from £2,615 per term. Prep - Day Fees from £3,300 per term. Full Boarding from £9,255 per term. Senior - Day Fees from £5,250 per term. Full Boarding from £10,295 per term. TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 15, Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 10 FAITH: Church of England MOTTO: IN BONO VINCE (Latin for “conquer with good”) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Visit or Skype interview, report. Scholarships at 7+, 11+, 13+ & 16+ GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: This safe and caring school on the Kent coast is set in 45

acres of stunning grounds which house beautiful old architecture combined with new modern builds and facilities. Founded in 1879, it is home to day and boarding pupils from local, UK and international families. A medium-sized school – small enough to ensure that individual pupils receive the attention and care they require, but large enough to provide outstanding facilities.

Academic Record: Academic standards are high across the school and an extensive choice of GCSEs and A-levels are offered, with an excellent success rate of pupils going on to their first choice university including Oxbridge. Small class sizes ensure that teachers can look after the individual needs of each pupil, so that high-flyers gain their places at the top universities, and less able pupils develop skills in areas which will serve them well in the future. St Lawrence College is the only High Performance Learning World Class School in Kent and one of only 14 globally. Extra-curricular: Sporting facilities are exceptional, and expert coaching is provided at all levels. Music, drama and the arts flourish, enhanced by the school’s 500-seat theatre, and there are many opportunities for pupils to perform. All pupils benefit from an extensive activities programme which includes the Combined Cadet Force and a thriving Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, as well as chess, archery, golf, fencing, football, sailing, horse riding and swimming.

Head Teacher: Mr Ben Charles Admissions: Mrs Sue Webb admissions@kings-rochester.co.uk 01634 888590 boys and girls, 3-18 years. TOTAL PUPILS: 604, boys 363, girls 241 Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – from £4,875 to £7,440. Pre-Prep – from £10,605 to £11,505, Prep – from £13,770 to £15,630, Full Boarding (Year 7 and 8 only) £22,950, Senior – £20,190, Full Boarding from £33,015 per annum TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 16, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 16 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Russell Group Universities, International Universities and Conservatoires. FAITH: Church of England, all faiths welcome MOTTO: A Community That Enables Individuals To Flourish ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

School Philosophy: King’s is a remarkable school with a rich and diverse heritage; people have been educated here for over 1,400 years under the watchful gaze of Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle. While a sense of place is bound to have an impact on the development of the children learning here, it is the skills, experiences and opportunities provided to them, both within and outside the classroom, that will enable them to thrive in an uncertain and fast-changing world. At King’s, we believe in preparing children for the 21st Century by educating the whole child. Our priority, though, is ensuring that happy children perform to their best and the school is an exceptionally happy and friendly place where moral values, self-discipline, emotional intelligence and a Christian spirit underpin our family community.

Academic Record 2018-2019 Grades: Exam results are excellent at all levels

with 26% of all GCSE grades at 9-8 (A*) and 88% of grades at 9-4 (A*-C). 11% of A Level grades were at A*, 31% at A*/A and 57% of grades at A* to B. With such pleasing results it is no surprise that our pupils are continuing their King’s journey into Sixth Form or off to a range of exciting and prestigious destinations including Oxbridge, Durham and Exeter.

Extra-curricular: We offer, and encourage pupils to take part in, a huge range of co-curricular opportunities to ignite and nurture their interests, providing experiences which will develop confidence in them for life. Sport, Music, Drama, Outdoor Pursuits, CCF and a range of clubs and societies are integral to the school’s commitment to providing a broad educational experience. Notable Achievements and Alumni: The oldest Cathedral Choir School in the World, Second oldest School in the World. Notable Alumni include: Lord Chadlington – House of Lords, Clive King – Author, Pete Tong – Radio DJ, Peter Rogers – Film Producer, Sir Derek Barton – Chemist. Open Days: Junior: Friday 4 October 2019 Senior: Saturday 5 October 2019

Open Morning: Saturday 28 September 2019 We welcome families for private tours of the school all year round.

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Babington House School Independent Day School from 3 to 18 years Chislehurst, London Borough of Bromley Kent BR7 5ES Headmaster: Mr T Lello, MA, FRSA, NPQH

Open Morning Saturday 12th October, 9.00am - 12 noon

Inspiring Teachers, Inspiring Children The top small independent school in England for A level results 2018 – 68% A* and A grades

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SUCCESS • Our energising academic environment delivers excellent examination results. • Our stimulating co-curricular programme gives pupils the opportunity to gain confidence in the areas they discover their interests lie. • We’re serious about art, drama, music and sports.

Mount House is a small school providing a genuinely happy environment, where students are inspired to strive for academic excellence within a framework of personalised pastoral care and well-being that brings success without stress.

• Our outstanding pastoral care is tailored to each child. • We maximise every pupil’s potential, identifying and nurturing their unique talents. • We foster individuality and self-confidence. • We prepare pupils for the world of work.

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Senior School Open Morning Saturday 14 September 2019 Saturday 7 March 2020 9.30am to noon Boys and girls 13 to 18 (Entry at 13 and 16) HMC – Boarding and day Upper Dicker East Sussex BN27 3QH T 01323 843252 admissions@bedes.org

Prep, Pre-Prep and Nursery School Open Morning Saturday 28 September 2019 Saturday 29 February 2020 9.30am to noon Boys and girls 3 months to 13 IAPS – Boarding and day Duke’s Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XL T 01323 734222 prep.admissions@bedes.org

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Micklefield Preparatory School

Water Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent TN18 5DJ

10 Somers Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 9DU

Head Teacher: Mr. Ryan Ardé Admissions: Sarah Leahy admissions@micklefieldschool.co.uk 01737 224212 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

boys and girls, 9 months – 11 years 226, boys 106, girls 120

Day Nursery – £1,155 - £1,875, Pre-Prep – £2,560 - £3,145, Prep – £3,440 - £4,375 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non selective TYPE: FEES:

Head Teacher: William Trelawny-Vernon Admissions: Emma Trelawny-Vernon - emmatv@saintronans.co.uk info@saintronans.co.uk 01580752271 boys and girls, 3-13 years 440, boys 230, girls 210 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi FEES: Nursery: Daily from £59. Pre-Prep: £3623per term. Prep: Daily from £5826 per term for Year 3, £6,208 per term for Y4 - Y8. Flexi Boarding from £ 39 per night. Weekly Boarding from £7499 per term, Y4 upwards MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: King’s Canterbury, Hurst, Cranbrook, Benenden, Tonbridge, Eastbourne, Sevenoaks FAITH: Church of England MOTTO: Floreat Saint Ronan’s ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Taster day for Y1 upwards

School Philosophy: Here at Micklefield we provide a stimulating, caring and

challenging environment that fosters the pursuit of high standards throughout all areas of the curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to become successful learners and to grow into individuals who will confidently take their places in society.

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: We believe in academic rigour and co curricular excellence, embodied in a philosophy of outstanding pastoral care. We are ambitious for our children both in the classroom, as evidenced by our fine academic record and also outside, with a strong sporting representation, as well as outstanding music, art and drama.

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Academic Record: 166 scholarships in the last 5 years. Excellent in all categories

in last ISI inspection. 58% A/A* at CE in 2019. We have sent children to over 30 different senior schools since 2015.

Extra-curricular: National and regional representation. 20-25 teams fielded each week, 19 music ensembles each week, 40 piece orchestra, £1m investment this year in new ART, Computer Science and DT suite.Award wining farm. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Tatler Prep School of the Year 2018, School Farm of the Year 2020, named as one of the “Best of the best “ for all rounders in the Week 2019, Highly commended Prep Prep in the Independent Schools Parent Magazine 2019 and shortlisted for Wellbeing award in 2020.

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YES, IT’S A CRYING SHAME…

…that she left it too late to apply for Hurtwood House, because it’s simply the best for acting, dancing, singing, film-making – “A Utopia for creative minds” – as the Good Schools Guide says. And crucially, this exciting school is equally successful academically. In fact, it’s statistically one of the top co-ed boarding schools in the UK. So, if you’re looking for a really exciting and rewarding change of school at 16 – don’t leave it too late. Call or visit our website for more information.

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Curiosity. Integrity. Compassion. Respect. “Through TASIS I’ve had the opportunity to learn about other people and cultures, and become a member of a global community.” Current TASIS Student

We are an international school and community near London where the aspirations and potential of every student are fostered, nurtured, and challenged. Discover more at www.tasisengland.org Coldharbour Lane, Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE Call us on: 01932 582 316 Email us at: ukadmissions@tasisengland.org

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Happy days With a boarding heritage that forms part of its DNA, Cranleigh School in Surrey is well placed to produce successful pupils

ranleigh School’s profile has risen dramatically in recent years. Over the last year, the school has enjoyed the most successful results in its 150-year history, both academically and across an impressive range of sports, arts and cultural activities. The 2018 GCSE results put Cranleigh at the top of the independently assessed CEM league table for the independent school that provided pupils with the most value-added in the country. Across all subjects, an average of 0.62 was added on to predicted exam grades, a direct result of the time and care invested by academic staff and the extra clinics held. Over the last few years, Cranleigh’s hockey teams in various age groups have been national indoor and outdoor champions, the rugby 7s team has scooped national competitions, and the cricket team is rated number one in the country by Wisden. Individual players represent their national side in netball, cross country, bouldering, wheelchair tennis, hockey and riding. Pupils also perform at the highest level in classical and contemporary music, drama and art. Such broad success is even more remarkable in view of the school’s size (around 650 pupils aged 13 to 18) and entry criteria (based on a holistic review rather than narrow academic selection, and with a robust sibling priority). Cranleigh believes that this success, and the evident happiness and enjoyment of pupils as reported by parent and pupil Students are encouraged to discover their own passion

Cranleigh boys and girls are national champions

PASTORAL CARE IS SECOND TO NONE AND BOARDING is a nurturing environment WHERE PUPILS GROW WITH CONFIDENCE satisfaction surveys, is firmly grounded in its dedicated boarding environment. The real magic of Cranleigh comes not from the stellar performances but the teamwork and community spirit that enables them, and for each child that succeeds or betters expectations at whatever level. True to its founding ethos, Cranleigh’s aim remains to teach the child ‘in the whole’. The boarding structure provides a wealth of opportunities, and a culture whereby each individual child is valued and will flourish; where each child has the time, and support, to discover their own talents and passions, whatever they may be. Cranleigh celebrates 20 years of full co-education in the coming academic year and this ethos ensures that boys and girls are valued equally. The primary focus of Cranleigh’s boarding ethos is to provide opportunities to pupils that would be unavailable to them at home. The view that boys and girls should move away from their parents to teach them

‘independence’ is outdated. On the contrary, Cranleigh recognises the sacrifice a family makes when a son or daughter is away from home, and hugely values the regular input parents make during term time. Staff believe that a parent’s decision to allow a son or daughter to spend so much time away can be justified only by the fulfilment of their lives at school. One brand-new girls’ boarding house was opened last year and a fourth girls’ House will open this month, bringing the structure to four girls’ houses alongside four boys’ houses. Cranleigh is a small and friendly school, with a high staff-to-pupil ratio. Academic staff also coach sports teams, so that pupils get to know them in and out of the classroom. Pastoral care is second to none and boarding is a nurturing environment where children grow with confidence. It also allows Cranleigh to cater for bespoke elite sports programmes for nationally performing pupils, and ensures that all pupils play for the love of the shirt. www.cranleigh.org independentschoolparent.com

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Let’s go outside! Forest School | Nature Walks | Outdoor Classroom | Den Building

‘Critical life skills such as leadership, teamwork, resilience, good judgement and persistence can all be developed outdoors, with much evidence to show that they enhance performance back in the classroom.’ Sarah Playfoot, Yr 1 teacher

MHS Colour Run 2019

NEXT OPEN DAY FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER, 9.30AM-12NOON Why not come and visit us? Contact Emma Houchin on 01580 753555 or registrar@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Valuing self and others Boys and Girls, Nursery-13 years. Founded 1874, Day and Flexi Boarding Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4PY marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Stonehouse 13 Stroud

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South West

Tetbury

11 10

19 Calne 20

Bristol

15 14

Bath 16

SOMERSET WILTSHIRE

Shepton Mallet Street 18

Bruton

Salisbury

Barnstable 1

21 9 Shaftesbury

Bideford

DORSET

6 Tiverton

Crewkerne

Sherborne

Blandford

8 Wimborne

DEVON

CORNWALL

Bournemouth

4 3 Exeter

Plymouth

Devon

Dorset

EXETER 3 Bramdean School 4 Exeter Cathedral School PLYMOUTH 5 Plymouth College TIVERTON 6 Blundell’s School

Gloucestershire

BARNSTAPLE 1 West Buckland School BIDEFORD 2 Kingsley School

BOURNEMOUTH 7 Talbot Heath School WIMBORNE 8 Canford School SHAFTESBURY 9 Port Regis Preparatory School

BRISTOL 10 Badminton School 11 Clifton College 12 Clifton High School STROUD 13 Beaudesert Park School

Somerset

BATH 14 Monkton Prep School 15 King Edward’s School 16 Kingswood School CREWKERNE 17 Perrott Hill STREET 18 Millfield School

Wiltshire

CALNE 19 St Margaret’s Preparatory School 20 St Mary’s Calne SALISBURY 21 Sandroyd School

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Channel Islands - Cornwall - Devon - Dorset

Channel Islands Elizabeth College

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

Guernsey, GY1 2PY Headteacher: Ms Jenny Palmer Total pupils: 891

elizabethcollege.gg

The Ladies’ College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Guernsey, GY1 1RW Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Clancy Total pupils: 588

ladiescollege.com

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

Jersey, JE3 7DB Headteacher: Mr Cormac Timothy Total pupils: 219

stgeorgesprep.co.uk

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

Jersey, JE2 7UG Headteacher: Mr Mike Rees Total pupils: 300

stmichaelsschool.je

Victoria College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

Exeter, EX2 4NS Headteacher: Bob Griffin Total pupils: 922

exeterschool.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • SIXTH FORM • DAY • FULL BOARDING • WEEKLY BOARDING • FLEXI- BOARDING • CO-ED

Tavistock, PL19 0HZ Headteacher: Guy Ayling Total pupils: 575

mountkelly.com

Kingsley School

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

Bideford, EX39 3LY Headteacher: Mr Pete Last Total pupils: 398

kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

The Maynard School Exeter, EX1 1SJ Headteacher: Miss Sarah Dunn Total pupils: 353

maynard.co.uk

Plymouth College Prep PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Plymouth, PL1 3JL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Gatherer Total pupils: 230

Cornwall

Plymouth, PL4 6RN Headteacher: Jonathan Standen Total pupils: 508

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

Truro, TR4 9AE Headteacher: Hilary Mann Total pupils: 95

polwhelehouse.co.uk

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

Par, PL24 2HZ Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Mann Total pupils: 98

roselyonschool.com

St Joseph’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Launceston, PL15 8HN Headteacher: Oliver Scott Total pupils: 229

stjosephscornwall.co.uk

St Piran’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Hayle, TR27 4HY Headteacher: Carol De Labat Total pupils: 55

stpiranshayle.net

Truro High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Truro, TR1 2HU Headteacher: Ms Sarah Matthews Total pupils: 350

trurohigh.co.uk

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

Truro, TR1 1TH Prep Headteache: Sarah Patterson Senior Headteacher: Andrew Gordon-Brown Total pupils: 751

Plymouth College

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Totnes, TQ9 6PF Headteacher: Alexandra Cottell Total pupils: 89

st-christophers.devon.sch.uk

St John’s School

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

Sidmouth, EX10 8RG Headteacher: Ms Caroline Ward Total pupils: 149

St Peter’s School

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

Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Johnston Total pupils: 302

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

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG Headteacher: Mr Richard Notman Total pupils: 326

stover.co.uk

Trinity School

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

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

westbuckland.com

Dorset

bramdeanschool.co.uk

Poole, BH14 9JY Headteacher: Ms Kay Smith Total pupils: 111

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

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate School

BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

extercathedralschool.co.uk

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Exeter, EX1 1HX Headteacher: Mr James Featherstone Total pupils: 298

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MINDS

Stover School

Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School

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

THE SCHOOL FOR

shebbearcollege.co.uk

CO-ED

Exeter Cathedral School

Shebbear, EX21 5HJ Headteacher: Simon Weale Total pupils: 331

Barnstaple, EX32 0SX Headteacher: Phillip Stapleton Total pupils: 604

Exeter, EX1 2QR Headteacher: Miss Diane Stoneman Total pupils: 200

6th Form Open Eve,Tues 8th Oct ‘19

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

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

Open Day, Fri 4th Oct ‘19

Shebbear College

West Buckland School

Bramdean School

Independent School for Girls aged 3-18

stpetersprep.co.uk

trinityschool.co.uk

blundells.org

Talbot Heath

Ground breaking curriculum for the future taught from age 3, key content areas will be DESIGN THINKING Modelling, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Design, Sustainability, Product Design ETHICS Links to AI, Philosophy, Sustainability, Technological Advances DIGITAL DESIGN Coding, Robotics, Animation, Electronics, Film-making MATERIAL SCIENCE Key skills within all subjects will include critiquing work, problem solving and project management.

stjohnsdevon.co.uk

Devon

Tiverton, EX16 4DN Headteacher: Mr Bart Wielenga Total pupils: 584

THINK BIG

St Christopher’s School

truroschool.com

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

WITH BOARDING

plymouthcollege.com

Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY Headteacher: Lawrence Coen Total pupils: 438

Blundell’s School

TENNIS & SWIMMING ACADEMIES

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

plymouthcollege.com

Polwhele House School

Talbot Heath School has been named as one of the most innovative and influential independent schools in the country. (i25 Excellence in Education Awards 2019)

Mount Kelly

Jersey, JE1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Alun Watkins Total pupils: 693

victoriacollege.je

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Exeter School

Bournemouth, BH5 2DY Headteacher: Mr Russell Slatford Total pupils: 395

WHERE WILL YOURS TAKE YOU?

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER SENIOR, JUNIOR & PRE-PREP OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Please register at kesbath.com or call 01225 820 399 @KESBath #schoolforadventurousminds

SOUTH WEST Kingsley School Bideford Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY

Head Teacher: Mr Pete Last BA Hons (Cantab), Ad Dip Ed London, MEd Buckingham Admissions: Mrs Louise Wivell admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk 01237 426200

KINGSLEY SCHOOL “The quality of pupils’ personal development at Kingsley is excellent” ISI report 2019 Boys and girls independent day and boarding school. Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 3LY 01237 426200 www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

boys and girls, 0-18 years 400, boys 200, girls 200 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – Day from £50, Weekly from £250, Pre-Prep – Day from £1,980 Prep – Day from £2,080, Flexi Boarding from £49 per night, Full Boarding from £5,580, Senior – Day from £4,220, Flexi Boarding from £49 per night, Weekly Boarding from £6,995, Full Boarding from £8,945 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Thanks to Kingsley’s relatively small intake of 400 children it has a large family atmosphere, children feel at home and supported whilst benefiting from a tailor-made education to build upon their talents and help target areas which need additional support.

Nursery | Pre Prep School | Prep School | Senior School | Sixth Form

We do have several Open Days each year, but we welcome families for private tours of the school all year round. kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

Open Morning Saturday 5th October 9.30am - 11.30am

‘‘It is possible to go and do anything after coming here.’’

A co-educational day and boarding school from 2-13, providing a world class education in the heart of the countryside

TATLER SCHOOLS GUIDE

t. 01747 857914 | www.portregis.com | e. admissions@portregis.com

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Dorset - Gloucestershire

Bryanston School

Sherborne Girls

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

bryanston.co.uk

sherborne.com

Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX Headteacher: Sarah Thomas Total pupils: 671

Canford School

Sunninghill Preparatory School

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

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wimborne, BH21 3AD Headteacher: Mr Ben A M Vessey Total pupils: 640

canford.com

Talbot Heath School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY •FLEXI

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

Blandford Forum, DT11 8PH Headteacher: Charlotte Townsend Total pupils: 239

clayesmore.com

Clayesmore Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL Headteacher: Mrs Jo Thomson Total pupils: 481

clayesmore.com

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

Wimborne, BH21 7AF Headteacher: Andrew Browning Total pupils: 352

dumpton.com

Hanford School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Blandford, DT11 8HN Headteacher: Rory Johnston Total pupils: 101

hanfordschool.co.uk

Knighton House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Blandford, DT11 0PY Headteacher: Robin Gainher Total pupils: 114

knightonhouse.co.uk

Leweston School BOARDING • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • CO-EDUCATIONAL DIAMOND MODEL • NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • SIXTH FORM

Sherborne, DT9 6EN Headteacher: Mrs Kate Reynolds Total pupils: 370

leweston.co.uk

Milton Abbey School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ Headteacher: Judith Fremont-Barnes Total pupils: 229

miltonabbey.co.uk

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

Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ Headteacher: Melanie Dowler Total pupils: 362

parkschool.co.uk

Port Regis Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA Headteacher: Mr Stephen Ilett Total pupils: 306

portregis.com

St Mary’s School PREP (FROM AGE 9) • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP Headteacher: Mrs Maria Young Total pupils: 250

stmshaftesbury.uk

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

Sherborne, DT9 3NY Headteacher: Nick Folland Total pupils: 238

sherborneprep.org

Sherborne International SENIOR • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sherborne, DT9 4EZ Headteacher: Tim Waters Total pupils: 138

sherborne-international.org

Sherborne School

• BOARDING • GIRLS

Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ Headteacher: Angharad Holloway Total pupils: 521

talbotheath.org

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

Upton, BH16 5EU Headteacher: Sally Weber-Spokes Total pupils: 252

yarrells.co.uk

Gloucestershire Airthrie School

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

Cheltenham, GL50 2NY Headteacher: Mrs Jackson Total pupils: 171

airthrie-school.co.uk

Badminton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bristol, BS9 3BA Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Tear Total pupils: 448

badmintonschool.co.uk

Beaudesert Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Stroud, GL6 9AF Headteacher: Chris Searson Total pupils: 436

beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

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

Cheltenham, GL52 2QA Headteacher: Richard Cross Total pupils: 270

berkhamsted.org

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

Nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH Headteacher: Koen Claeys Total pupils: 231

bredonschool.org

Bristol Grammar School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 1SR Headteacher: Jaideep Barot Total pupils: 956

bristolgrammarschool.co.uk

Butcombe, Clifton College Pre-Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 3EZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Newman Total pupils: 240

cliftoncollege.com

Cheltenham College Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL53 7AB Headteacher: Mr Tom O’Sullivan Total pupils: 392

cheltenhamcollege.org

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

Cheltenham, GL53 7LD Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Huggett Total pupils: 661

cheltenhamcollege.org

Cheltenham Ladies’ College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cheltenham, GL50 3EP Headteacher: Ms Eve Jardine-Young Total pupils: 656

cheltladiescollege.org

Clifton College Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

BOARDING • CO-ED

sherborne.org

cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep

Sherborne, DT9 3AP Headteacher: Mr Dominic Luckett Total pupils: 554

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Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF

sunninghillprep.co.uk

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

castlecourt.com

Beaudesert Park School, Gloucestershire

Dorchester, DT1 1EB Headteacher: Mr John Thorpe Total pupils: 177

Castle Court School Wimborne, BH21 3RF Headteacher: Mr Luke Gollings Total pupils: 355

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Sherborne, DT9 3QN Headteacher: Dr Ruth Sullivan Total pupils: 485

Bristol, BS8 3HE Headteacher: Mr Jim Walton Total pupils: 400

Head Teacher: Chris Searson Admissions: Theresa Yates-Round office@bps.school 01453 832 072 boys and girls, 3-13 years 426, boys 238, girls 188 TYPE: Day, weekly and flexi-boarding FEES: Nursery - from £2,000 per term based on 5 sessions or 3 days per week. Pre-Prep -Day from £3,200 per term. Prep - Day from £4,400 per term. Weekly boarding - from £7,772 per term. Flexi-boarding is £38 per night. Lunch and late-stays are free. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please email or telephone to arrange a visit. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: A country prep where children thrive on a diet of inspiring

teaching, plenty of time outdoors and heaps of music, arts and sport. Standout pastoral care, fantastic facilities and seriously fun flexi-boarding also play their part in keeping this Cotswold prep top of many a parent’s wishlist.

Open days: 18 October 9.30am - 12noon, or on other days to suit. beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

SOUTH WEST Canford School Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD

Where surfing involves more than looking at a screen

Head Teacher: Mr Ben Vessey, MA, MBA Admissions: The Registrar admissions@canford.com 01202 847207 boys and girls, 13-18 years. boys 387, girls 275. TYPE: Day, Full Boarding. FEES: Senior – Daily from £28,971, Full Boarding from £38,058 per annum. FAITH: Church of England. MOTTO: Nisi Dominus Frustra. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Pre-assessment in Year 6 or 7 leading to Common Entrance, scholarship or our own entry tests in Year 8. At 16+, scholarship or our own entry test in the Autumn of Year 11. GENDER / AGES:

TOTAL PUPILS: 662,

One childhood, one chance Top 40 co-ed day and boarding school where children stay younger longer. For children age 3 to 18 E: admissions@westbuckland.com T: 01598 760178 westbuckland.com/go-west

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DEVON

School Philosophy: A sense of place and the restorative powers of gracious

surroundings are valuable things in a fast-moving age. When that place is as beautiful and inspiring as Canford, it enhances the quality of daily lives and encourages our pupils to set their sights high and to achieve their very best. The education is structured yet allows pupils to grow as individuals through exposure to a very wide range of opportunities. A vibrant atmosphere of intellectual curiosity aims to promote a lifelong love of learning and the school strives to ensure that pupils recognise the coherence across and connections between that learning in all contexts. It is an environment where pupils can truly flourish.

Academic Record: Canford ranks highly among the top co-educational boarding schools in the UK based on A Level statistics and is a leader regionally. Last year nearly 1 in 5 of all grades were A*. 102 pupils have gained places at Oxbridge in the past decade and over 95% of pupils move on to top universities, the majority to Russell Group/Top 12. Over 100 pupils have gained coveted places at Medical Schools in the past ten years, with scholarships to US universities on the increase. Co-curricular: Our success in external examinations and university offers

derives, we believe, from a culture of learning both inside and outside the classroom. With over 30 different sports and activities, a thriving CCF, over 8000 hours of community service projects each year, creative arts opportunities and numerous clubs and societies, every pupil can find something to enjoy.

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Boarding School of the Year 2018 (ISP).

Public School of the Year (runner up) twice in 3 years (Tatler). Netball U16 National finalists, Hockey U16 girls Bronze medallists in National Finals and a clean sweep of titles at County level, Henley Royal Regatta and Henley Women’s crews. Individually, Hampshire and England Cricket, Welsh Athletics, U18s England Hockey and Bath Rugby selection. Places with the National Youth Theatre, National Youth Orchestra, National Wind Orchestra and National Youth Choir. Alumni: Sir Henry Cecil, Sir John Drummond, Ben Gollings, Alan Hollingsworth, Derek Jarman, General Sir Brian Kenny, Ore Oduba, Air Chief Marshal Sir Roger Palin, Viscount Portman, Nick Robertson, Earl of Shaftesbury.

Open Days: Saturday 5 October 2019 and Saturday 25 April 2020. Private visits welcomed throughout the academic year. www.canford.com

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING

Friday 27th September

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

Saturday 5th October

Book your place online NOW!

DISCOVER BADMINTON Day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18 A range of opportunities in our new Sports Centre and with our Sports Partnerships Explore our new dynamic curriculum and co-curricular provision New Sports Scholarships, Sixth Form Day Girl Awards and Bursaries available admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk

0117 905 5271

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Gloucestershire - Somerset Clifton College

St Edward’s Prep School

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

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

Bristol, BS8 3JH Headteacher: Dr Tim Greene Total pupils: 695

Cheltenham, GL52 6NR Headteacher: Mr Stephen McKernan Total pupils: 310

Clifton High School

St Edward’s Senior School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper

Cheltenham, GL53 8EY Headteacher: Mrs Pat Clayfield Total pupils: 340

www.cliftonhigh.co.uk

stedwards.co.uk

Colston’s School

Tockington Manor

CO-ED

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

Bristol, BS16 1BJ Headteacher: Mr Jeremy McCullough Total pupils: 502

Bristol, BS32 4NY Headteacher: Mr Stephen Symonds Total pupils: 196

Dean Close Preparatory School

Westonbirt Prep School

colstons.org

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

tockingtonmanorschool.com PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL51 6QS Headteacher: Mr Paddy Moss Total pupils: 400

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mr Sean Price Total pupils: 140

Dean Close School

Westonbirt School

deanclose.org.uk

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

Cheltenham, GL51 6HE Headteacher: Mr B Salisbury Total pupils: 489

deanclose.org.uk

The Downs School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

westonbirt.org

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

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mrs Natasha Dangerfield Total pupils: 172

westonbirt.org

Wycliffe College

Bristol, BS48 1PF Headteacher: Chris Prosser Total pupils: 281

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

Fairfield School

wycliffe.co.uk

thedownsschool.org.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS48 3PD Headteacher: Lesley Barton Total pupils: 103

fairfield.school

Hatherop Castle Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cirencester, GL7 3NB Headteacher: Mr Nigel Reed Total pupils: 158

hatheropcastle.co.uk

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

Stonehouse, GL10 2AD Headteacher: Mrs Sheila Bradburn Total pupils: 88

hopelands.org.uk

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

Gloucester, GL1 2BG Headteacher: Mr David Morton Total pupils: 541

thekingsschool.co.uk

Kitebrook House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP Headteacher: Mrs Susan McLean Total pupils: 108

kitebrookhouse.com

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital Bristol, BS8 1JX Headteacher: Mr S W Holliday Total pupils: 673

qehbristol.co.uk

BOARDING • CO-ED

Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ Headteacher: Mr Nick Gregory Total pupils: 399

Somerset

All Hallows Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF Headteacher: Dr Trevor Richards Total pupils: 271

allhallowsschool.co.uk

Bruton School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bruton, BA10 0NT Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Botterill Total pupils: 227

brutonschool.co.uk

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

Bath, BA3 4RJ Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hobbs Total pupils: 348

downside.co.uk

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

Sparkford, BA22 7JA Headteacher: Mark White Total pupils: 378

hazlegrove.co.uk

King Edward’s Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 6JA Headteacher: Mr Greg Taylor Total pupils: 190

kesbath.com

King Edward’s School

The Red Maids’ Junior School

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

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Bath, BA2 6HU Headteacher: Mr Martin J Boden Total pupils: 744

Bristol, BS9 4DP Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Brown Total pupils: 116

redmaids.co.uk

The Red Maids’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Bristol, BS9 3AW Headteacher: Mrs I Tobias Total pupils: 470

redmaids.co.uk

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

Cirencester, GL7 7HA Headteacher: Rob Jones Total pupils: 411

rendcombcollege.org.uk

DAY • CO-ED

kesbath.com

King’s College Taunton SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA1 3LA Headteacher: Richards Biggs Total pupils: 448

kings-taunton.co.uk

King’s Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA2 8AA Headteacher: Mr Justin Chippendale Total pupils: 289

kingshalltaunton.co.uk

The Richard Pate School

King’s Bruton

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

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

Cheltenham, GL53 9RP Headteacher: Mr Robert A MacDonald Total pupils: 296

richardpate.co.uk

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stedwards.co.uk

Bristol, BS8 3JD Headteacher: Dr Alison Neill Total pupils: 600

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

St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Calne

Bruton, BA10 0ED Headteacher: Ian Wilmshurst Total pupils: 330

kingsbruton.com

Head Teacher: Mr Luke Bromwich BSc (Hons) PGCE Admissions: Mrs Simone Hughes office@stmargaretsprep.org.uk 01249 857220 boys and girls, 3-11 years 180, boys 81, girls 99 Type: Day FEES: Nursery: Daily £27.90 (morning sessions), Weekly £261.50 (5 full days). Pre-Prep: £3,335-£3,735 per term. Prep: £4,085-£4,545 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Pre-Prep 12-14; Prep 14-18 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: St Mary’s Calne, Dauntsey’s, Prior Park College, Kingswood, King Edward’s Bath, The Royal High Bath, Warminster and Westonbirt. FAITH: Christian Motto: Commit to Excellence ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Taster Days, School Report, Interview and Skills Assessment for children entering Prep. GENDER / AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Teaching throughout St Margaret’s is tailored to meet the

needs of the individual child. Children are encouraged to reflect and evaluate their own learning and with support identify their next steps. Specialist teachers offer a wide range of experiences and as a result, teaching delivers truly personalised learning for each child. Your child will join a school with real spirit and energy, which lives each day to the full. We purposefully pack excitement and learning experiences into every moment. Our staff are passionate about teaching and lessons are fun, vibrant and engaging. St Margaret’s is a place where friendships and special memories are created and where a love of learning is established.

Academic Record: St Margaret’s is extremely proud of its pupils’ academic achievements. The children are thoroughly prepared for entrance examinations to senior schools and St Margaret’s has an impressive record of success in academic and specialist subject scholarships, as well as consistently gaining entry to first-choice schools. The performing arts and sport both have very high profiles. Extra-curricular: The extensive extra-curricular programme is designed to enrich every child’s experience whilst at the school. Not only does this include the traditional school clubs such as sport, music, gardening, cookery, dance and art, but it also includes the ‘hidden curriculum’ - what the children learn from the way they are treated and how they are expected to behave. It is important that pupils are enabled to grow into positive, responsible adults who can work and co-operate with others, whilst at the same time developing their knowledge and skills in order to achieve their true potential. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Naace ICT Mark Accreditation. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Platinum Award. Award-winning Chamber Choir. Youth Sport Trust Gold Quality Mark. Unicef Rights Respecting School Silver Award. Learning Outside the Classroom Bronze Award. Individual visits welcome throughout the year. Open Morning 10 October 2019 www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk

SOUTH WEST

OPEN MORNINGS

SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2019 SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2019

AN AWARD WINNING CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 2-13 01725 530124 • www.sandroyd.org

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Millfield and Millfield Prep’s next Open Day is Saturday 5 October

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Kingswood Preparatory School

Shapwick School

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

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 115

Swindon, SN6 6DD Headteacher: Mrs Rajvinder Kular Total pupils: 173

shapwickschool.com

meadowparkschool.co.uk

Sidcot School

Pinewood School

Bath, BA1 5SD Headteacher: Mr Mark Brearey Total pupils: 331

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

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

Bath, BA1 5RG Headteacher: Mr Simon Morris Total pupils: 709

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

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

Highbridge, TA9 4NP Headteacher: Mr Chris Sweeney Total pupils: 78

priorychildrensservices.co.uk

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

Street, BA16 0YD Headteacher: Mr Gavin Horgan Total pupils: 1237

millfieldschool.com

Monkton Pre-Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 5JN Headteacher: Mrs C Winchcombe Total pupils: 120

monktoncombeschool.com

Monkton Prep PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 7ET Headteacher: Mr M P Davis Total pupils: 115

monktoncombeschool.com

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

Winscombe, BS25 1PD Headteacher: Mr Iain Kilpatrick Total pupils: 583

sidcot.org.uk

Sunny Hill Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

Bruton, BA10 0NT Headteacher: Mrs Helen Snow Total pupils: 50

brutonschool.co.uk

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

Taunton, TA2 6AD Headteachers: Mr Lee Glaser and Mr Andrew Edwards Total pupils: 1009

tauntonschool.co.uk

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

Wellington, TA21 8NT Headteacher: Mr Henry Price Total pupils: 814

wellington-school.org.uk

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

Wells, BA5 2ST Headteacher: Alastair Tighe Total pupils: 706

wells.cathedral.school

Bath, BA2 7HG Headteacher: Chris Wheeler Total pupils: 641

Wiltshire

Paragon School

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

monktoncombeschool.com NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA2 4LT Headteacher: Mr Andrew Harvey Total pupils: 279

paragonschool.co.uk

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

Yeovil, BA20 1DH Headteacher: Mrs Jane M Huntington Total pupils: 186

parkschool.com

Perrott Hill NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL Headteacher: Alexander McCullough Total pupils: 228

perrotthill.com

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

Bath, BA2 5AH Headteacher: Mr James Murphy-O’Connor Total pupils: 579

priorparkcollege.com

Queen’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Taunton, TA1 4QS Headteacher: Dr Lorraine Earps Total pupils: 553

queenscollege.org.uk

The Royal High School Junior and Nursery

Appleford School

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

Pewsey, SN9 5NT Headteacher: Mr David Sibson Total pupils: 241

st-francis.wilts.sch.uk

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

Calne, SN11 0DF Headteacher: Karen E Cordon Total pupils: 220

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

Melksham, SN12 8NT Headteacher: Dr Sally Divall Total pupils: 321

stonarschool.com

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

Warminster, BA12 8PJ Headteacher: Mr Mark D Mortimer Total pupils: 498

warminsterschool.org.uk

stmargaretsprep.org.uk

St Mary’s Calne

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Calne, SN11 0DF Headteacher: Dr Felicia Kirk Total pupils: 348

stmaryscalne.org

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

Salisbury, SP1 2EQ Headteacher: Mr Clive Marriott Total pupils: 185

salisburycathedralschool.com

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

Salisbury, SP5 5QD Headteacher: Mr Alastair Speers Total pupils: 204

sandroyd.org

chafyngrove.co.uk

Cricklade Manor Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cricklade, SN6 6BB Headteacher: Mr Guy Barrett Total pupils: 220

cracklademanor.com

Dauntsey’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Devizes, SN10 4HE Headteacher: Mr Mark Lascelles Total pupils: 799

dauntseys.org

Godolphin Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Salisbury, SP1 2RB Headteacher: Ms Julia Miller Total pupils: 85

A leading independent day and boarding school in Somerset, offering excellence in education to rising 3-13 year olds

godolphin.org

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

Salisbury, SP1 2RA Headteacher: Mrs Emma Hattersley Total pupils: 415

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

Corsham, SN13 0AP Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Mitchell Total pupils: 181

heywoodprep.com

OPEN Morning

Friday 4th October 2019

Leehurst Swan School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bath, BA1 5SZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Duncan Total pupils: 691

Salisbury, SP1 3BQ Headteacher: Philip Oldroyd Total pupils: 288

royalhighbath.gdst.net

leehurstswan.org.uk

Shapwick Prep

Marlborough College

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

shapwickschool.com

marlboroughcollege.org

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St Francis School

steppingstonesfroxfield.com

Salisbury, SP1 1LR Headteacher: Simon Head Total pupils: 302

GIRLS

Burtle, TA7 8NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 40

pinewoodschool.co.uk

Marlborough, SN8 3JT Headteacher: Sue Corfield Total pupils: 109

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

Heywood Prep School

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

Shrivenham, SN6 8HZ Headteacher: Mr Philip John Hoyland Total pupils: 406

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chafyn Grove School

godolphin.org

The Royal High School Senior and Sixth

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

Stepping Stones Pre-Prep and Nursery School

applefordschool.org

BOARDING • GIRLS

royalhighbath.gdst.net

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

Nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL Headteacher: Mr David King Total pupils: 105

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

Bath, BA1 5ES Headteacher: Miss Heidi Hughes Total pupils: 150

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Meadowpark School

Marlborough, SN8 1PA Headteacher: Ms Louise Moelwyn-Hughes Total pupils: 926

www.perrotthill.com @perrotthill /perrotthillschool

SOUTH WEST

“MONKTON IS A

SMALL SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART,

NURTURED BY A STRONG

SENSE OF FAMILY

AND A TRADITIONAL BOARDING ETHOS.” Open Mornings Senior School Saturday 14th September, 10am–1pm Saturday 16th November, 10am–1pm

Pre-Prep and Prep Schools Saturday 5th October, 9.30am–12pm Friday 15th November, 9.30am–12pm

An independent boarding and day co-ed school near Bath, England Pre-Prep, Prep & Senior 2–18 year olds

www.monktoncombeschool.com

FLEXI BOARDING AVAILABLE

LEARN • CREATE • EXPLORE THE SOUTH WEST’S ONLY STEAM AND INNOVATION CENTRE Top quality boarding provision from age 7, with superb pastoral care Pick-ups available from Bath Spa Train Station Walking distance to the City of Bath Vast number of co-curricular activities available Reputation for sport and links with professional clubs Inspirational music, drama and creative arts

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL. BOOK A VISIT TODAY! T. 01225 734460 E. kps-admissions@kingswood.bath.sch.uk www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk/prep An Independent Co-educational Boarding & Day School for pupils aged 9 months - 18 years

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Bramdean School Exeter ‘Every child is an individual’ A non-selective Independent School in the heart of Exeter, Devon for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 years

small class sizes a nuturing and caring environment consistently high examination results fine sporting record web: www.bramdeanschool.com tel: 01392 273387 email: info@bramdeanschool.com

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Bruton, Somerset BA10 0BA 01749 812 307 www.millonthebrue.co.uk

Helping individuals flourish, develop great relationships & achieve personal success. Educating 2½ - 18 years.

Please contact us for more information 01884 252543 | t.frankpitt@blundells.org 01884 252393 | prep@blundells.org

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What makes your heart sing? OPEN DAYS: 19th October, 9th November

ST MARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CALNE

A Leading Independent Boarding & Day School For Girls Aged 11-18

Contact

admissions@stmaryscalne.org

01249 857200

stmaryscalne.org

Tours and visits welcome throughout the year. www.exetercathedralschool.co.uk 01392 255298 @ECSprepschool

NEW Step-by-step explanations and worked examples to support children preparing for Independent School and Common Entrance Exams.

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EAST ANGLIA Cromer 6

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

NORFOLK

Cambridgeshire FELSTED CAMBRIDGESHIRE

1 Felsted Preparatory School

Essex BRENTWOOD 2 Brentwood Prep School

Bury St Edmunds

Cambridge

SUFFOLK

CHELMSFORD 3 New Hall School

Ipswich 8

WOODFORD GREEN 4 Bancroft’s School

ESSEX

5 St Aubyn’s School

Colchester

1 Felsted

Norfolk CROMER

Chelmsford

6 Beeston Hall School

Suffolk

Woodford Green 4 5 Brentwood 2 Leigh-on-Sea

IPSWICH 7 Orwell Park 8 The Royal Hospital School

Shaping Lives Brentwood School is a leading HMC co-educational independent school in Essex for boys and girls aged 3-18. Book a tour today and meet our new Headmaster, Michael Bond

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ORWELL PARK SCHOOL INSPIRED TODAY, PREPARED FOR TOMORROW

High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0RF 0208 505 4821 www.bancrofts.org “An outstanding school - bright children and dedicated staff” Good Schools Guide Means tested awards, academic and music scholarships available

OPEN DAY: 12th OCTOBER

To find out more please contact our admissions team on admissions@orwellpark.co.uk www.orwellpark.co.uk t: 01473 653224

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Open Morning Saturday, 28 September 2019 10am until 12 noon

Headmaster’s introduction at 10.15am

Full tour of the School

3+ 7+ 11+

For further information please contact the Admissions Registrar.

registrar@staubyns.com 020 8504 1577 Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9DU

co-educational

independent

age 3 to 13

central line woodford

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Cambridgeshire - Essex - Norfolk

Cambridgeshire

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

Cambridge, (Queens Campus), CB2 1LU Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Waite Total pupils: 234

Felsted Preparatory School

St Cedd’s School

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

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

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

felsted.org

stcedds.co.uk

DAY • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 1HF Headteacher: Miss Tricia Kelleher Total pupils: 1078

stephenperse.com

bellerbys.com

Whitehall School

Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS)

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 2JF Acting Headteacher: Denise Hammersley Total pupils: 151

ccss.co.uk

Cambridge International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 8DW Headteacher: Joel Dixon Total pupils: 337

cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk

CATS College Cambridge SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB5 8AD Headteacher: Craig Wilson Total pupils: 384

catseducation.com

Kimbolton School

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

Huntingdon, PE28 0EA Headteacher: Jonathan Belbin Total pupils: 973

kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk

King’s College School

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

Cambridge, CB3 9DN Headteacher: Yvette Day Total pupils: 417

kcs.cambs.sch.uk

King’s Ely

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

Ely, CB7 4DB Headteacher: Mrs Susan Freestone Total pupils: 465

kingsely.org

The Leys School

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

Cambridge, CB2 7AD Headteacher: Mr Martin Priestley Total pupils: 566

theleys.net

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

Cambridge, CB2 1JE Headteacher: Mr Markus Bernhardt Total pupils: 200

mpw.ac.uk

The Perse School

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

Cambridge, CB2 8QF Headteachers: Mr Edward Elliott Total pupils: 1529

perse.co.uk

The Peterborough School

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

Peterborough, PE3 6AP Headteacher: Mr Adrian Meadows Total pupils: 525

thepeterboroughschool.co.uk

St Faith’s School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 8AG Headteacher: Mr Nigel Helliwell Total pupils: 546

stfaiths.co.uk

St John’s College School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB3 9AA Headteacher: Neil Chippington Total pupils: 457

sjcs.co.uk

St Mary’s Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 7EB Headteacher: Mr Matthew O’Reilly Total pupils: 165

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

St Mary’s Senior School

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

Cambridge, CB2 1LY Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Avery Total pupils: 663

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

Sancton Wood School

Somersham, PE28 3EH Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Hutley Total pupils: 64

whitehallschool.com

Wisbech Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wisbech, PE13 1JX Headteacher: Mr Chris N Staley Total pupils: 545

wisbechgrammar.com

Essex

Alleyn Court Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW Headteacher: Rupert Snow Total pupils: 311

alleyn-court.co.uk

Avon House Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0PN Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Campbell Total pupils: 197

avonhouseschool.co.uk

Bancroft’s School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0RF Headteachers: Simon Marshall Total pupils: 1131

bancrofts.org

Belmont Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Ilford, IG1 1YW Total pupils: 53

belmontdaynursery.com

Braeside School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD Headteacher: Claire Osborn Total pupils: 175

braesideschool.co.uk

Brentwood Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM15 8EQ Headteacher: Mr Jason Whiskerd Total pupils: 408

brentwoodschool.co.uk

Brentwood School

Chelmsford, CM2 0AR Headteacher: Matthew Clarke Total pupils: 405

Felsted School

St John’s School

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

Billericay, CM12 0AR Headteacher: Fiona S Armour Total pupils: 325

Gidea Park College

St Margaret’s Preparatory School

felsted.org

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

Romford, RM 2 5JR Acting Headteacher: Ms Katherine Whiskerd Total pupils: 173

gideaparkcollege.co.uk

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

Halstead, CO9 1PF Headteacher: Mr Guy Martyn Total pupils: 213

gosfieldschool.org.uk

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

Danbury, CM3 4QB Headteacher: Ms Caroline Forgeron Total pupils: 98

heathcoteschool.co.uk

Holmwood House Nursery School NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Colchester, CO6 4DX Headteachers: Mrs F C Taylor Total pupils: 45

holmwood.essex.sch.uk

Holmwood House Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 9ST Headteacher: Vicki Shreeve Total pupils: 285

holmwood.essex.sch.uk

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

Colchester, CO6 4JR Headteacher: Mr Peter Jones Total pupils: 340

littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

Loyola Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH Headteacher: Mrs Kirsty Anthony Total pupils: 199

loyola.essex.sch.uk

Maldon Court School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

brentwoodschool.co.uk

maldoncourtschool.org

Chigwell School

New Hall School

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

Chigwell, IG7 6QF Headteacher: Mr Michael Punt Total pupils: 886

chigwell-school.org

Colchester High School NURSERY • JUNIOR • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 3HD Headteacher: Mr David J Young Total pupils: 502

colchesterhighschool.co.uk

Coopersale Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Epping, CM16 7PE Headteacher: Miss Kaye Lovejoy Total pupils: 264

coopersalehallschool.co.uk

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

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG Headteacher: P Dear Total pupils: 155

daiglenschool.co.uk

Dame Bradbury’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL Headteacher: Tracy Handford Total pupils: 220

damebradburys.com

Elm Green Preparatory School

sanctonwood.co.uk

elmgreen.essex.sch.uk

Chelmsford, CM3 4SU Headteacher: Mrs A E Milner Total pupils: 200

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

Felsted, CM6 3LL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Townsend Total pupils: 534

Brentwood, CM15 8EE Headteachers: Ian Davies Total pupils: 1591

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

independentschoolparent.com

Felsted, CM6 3JL Headteacher: Simon James Total pupils: 487

Maldon, CM9 4QE Headteachers: Mrs Elaine Mason and Mrs Loraine Guest Total pupils: 148

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

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

Cambridge, CB1 2EZ Headteacher: Mr Richard Settle Total pupils: 202

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The Stephen Perse Foundation

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

Chelmsford, CM3 3HS Headteacher: Mrs Katherine Jeffrey Total pupils: 1166

newhallschool.co.uk

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

Loughton, IG10 4RA Headteacher: Sue Belej Total pupils: 245

oaklandsschool.co.uk

Park School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Ilford, IG1 4RS Headteacher: Mrs Androulla Nicholas Total pupils: 172

parkschool.org.uk

Raphael Independent School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hornchurch, RM11 1XY Headteacher: Ms Claudette Salmon Total pupils: 135

raphaelschool.com

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

Chelmsford, CM2 0AW Headteacher: Fiona Pirrie Total pupils: 153

stannesprep.co.uk

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

Woodford Green, IG8 9DU Headteacher: Mr Leonard Blom Total pupils: 521

staubyns.com

stjohnsschool.net

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

Halstead, CO9 1SE Headteacher: Callum Douglas Total pupils: 192

stmargaretsprep.com

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

Colchester, CO3 3RB Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Vipond Total pupils: 384

stmaryscolchester.org.uk

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

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP Headteacher: Mr Stephen Tompkins Total pupils: 280

stmichaelsschool.com

St Nicholas School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ Acting Headteacher: Mrs H Hopkins Total pupils: 402

saintnicholasschool.net

St Philomena’s Catholic School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ Headteacher: Philippa Mathews Total pupils: 115

stphilomenas.com

Thorpe Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD Headteacher: Mr Andrew Hampton Total pupils: 360

thorpehall.southend.sch.uk

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

Brentwood, CM14 5TB Headteacher: Magali Ellis Total pupils: 180

trinityschool.ac

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

Brentwood, CM13 3HR Headteacher: Mrs P Wilson Total pupils: 165

ursulineprepwarley.co.uk

The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilford, IG1 4QR Headteacher: Mrs McNaughton Total pupils: 199

urspsi.org.uk

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

Chelmsford, CM2 9AN Headteacher: Miss M Cole Total pupils: 254

widfordlodge.co.uk

Woodford Green Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan P Wadge Total pupils: 371

wgprep.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Great Warely NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM13 3LA Headteacher: Mr David Bell Total pupils: 126

woodlandsschools.co.uk

Woodlands Schools, Hutton Manor NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM13 1SD Headteacher: Ms Paula Hobbs Total pupils: 197

woodlandsschools.co.uk

Norfolk

Aurora Eccles School JUNIOR • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Norwich, NR16 2NZ Headteacher: Chris Brown Total pupils: 130

the-aurora-group.com

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Excellent in all categories - ISI Inspection March 2017

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Top 5% in the UK

First in the A Level performance progress Government league tables in Essex and top 5% in the UK

Open Morning Saturday 28 September Leading all-round education with pupil wellbeing at its heart. Give your child the space to thrive with our variety of modern boarding options, just one hour from London.

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Beeston Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cromer, NR27 9NQ Headteacher: Mr Fred de Falbe Total pupils: 150

beestonhall.co.uk

Glebe House School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hunstanton, PE36 6HW Headteacher: Louis Taylor Total pupils: 176

glebehouseschool.co.uk

Gresham’s Pre-Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6BB Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hollingsworth Total pupils: 127

greshams.com

Gresham’s Prep School PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6EY Headteacher: Cathy Braithwaite Total pupils: 321

greshams.com

Gresham’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holt, NR25 6EA Headteacher: Mr Douglas Robb Total pupils: 463

greshams.com

Hethersett Old Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Norwich, NR9 3DW Headteacher: Mr Stephen Crump Total pupils: 164

hohs.co.uk

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

Norwich, NR14 6BJ Headteacher: Mr Dominic Findlay Total pupils: 720

langleyschool.co.uk

Langley Prep School at Taverham Hall NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Norwich, NR8 6HU Headteacher: Mr Mike Crossley Total pupils: 371

taverhamhall.co.uk

Norwich High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Norwich, NR2 2HU Headteacher: Kirsty von Malaisé Total pupils: 609

norwichhigh.gdst.net

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

Norwich, NR1 4DD Headteacher: Mr Steffan Griffiths Total pupils: 1044

norwich-school.org.uk

Notre Dame Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR2 3TA Headteacher: Rob Thornton Total pupils: 202

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX Headteacher: Mr J F Johnson Munday Total pupils: 660

southlee.co.uk

Fairstead House School

Sudbury, CO10 8JE Headteacher: Frank Thompson Total pupils: 166

CO-ED

Thetford, IP24 3AF Headteacher: Michael Brewer Total pupils: 262

thetfordgrammar.co.uk

Town Close House Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR2 2LR Headteacher: Mr Nick Bevington Total pupils: 468

townclose.com

independentschoolparent.com

Woodbridge School

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

Woodbridge, IP12 4JH Acting Headteacher: Shona Norman Total pupils: 578

woodbridgeschool.org.uk

Woodbridge School Prep PREP • DAY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP

Woodbridge, IP12 1DS Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Mitchell Total pupils: 187

woodbridgeschool.org.uk

Stoke College

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

culford.co.uk

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

Newmarket, CB8 7AA Headteacher: Dr Lynda Brereton Total pupils: 99

stokecollege.co.uk

fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk

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

Stowmarket, IP14 3EF Headteacher: Mr Steven Clarke Total pupils: 321

finboroughschool.co.uk

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

Woodbridge, IP13 9EY Headteacher: Paul Taylor Total pupils: 409

framlinghamcollege.co.uk

Framlingham College Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH Headteacher: Mr Matthew King Total pupils: 224

framlinghamcollege.co.uk/our-school/ prep

Ipswich High School NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED • DIAMOND MODEL

Ipswich, IP9 1AZ Headteacher: Ms Oona Carlin Total pupils: 476

ipswichhighschool.co.uk

Ipswich Preparatory School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP1 3QW Headteacher: Ms Amanda Childs Total pupils: 310

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

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

Ipswich, IP1 3SG Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Weaver Total pupils: 747

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

Moreton Hall Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

A Catholic independent ‘diamond model’ school for girls and boys City of Chelmsford, just 30 minutes from London Boarding: full, weekly & ﬂexi (7-18 years) • Day (1-18 years)

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ Headteacher: Mr Chris Moxon Total pupils: 109

moretonhallprep.org

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

obh.co.uk

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

Orwell Park

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

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT Headteacher: Mervyn Watch Total pupils: 244

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sacred Heart School

Thetford Grammar School

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

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

Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG Headteacher: Mr W J McKinney Total pupils: 97

sacredheartschool.co.uk

South Lee School

Culford School

Nr Diss, IP22 2TA Headteacher: Pete Agate Total pupils: 57

Swaffham, PE37 7QW Headteacher: Sister Francis Ridler Total pupils: 108

stjos.co.uk

barnardiston-hall.co.uk

The Old School Henstead

BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP2 9DR Headteacher: Mrs D Clarke Total pupils: 551

Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG Headteacher: Mr Keith Boulter Total pupils: 218

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School

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

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

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

Ipswich, IP7 7PH Headteacher: David Griffiths Total pupils: 195

riddlesworthhall.com

St Joseph’s College

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory

notredameprepschool.co.uk

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

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Suffolk

theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk

The boarding provision is “excellent” ISI and Ofsted

A pretty awe-inspiring place to spend your schooldays Tatler Schools Guide 2019

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

Ipswich, IP10 0ER Headteacher: Mr Adrian Brown Total pupils: 279

orwellpark.co.uk

The Royal Hospital School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ipswich, IP9 2RX Headteacher: Simon Lockyer Total pupils: 687

royalhospitalschool.org

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

Southwold, IP18 6SD Headteacher: Mr James Harrison Total pupils: 292

stfelix.co.uk

New Hall enjoys a stunning 70-acre campus in the countryside surrounding Chelmsford. Alongside an outstanding academic programme, the co-curricular provision in music, performing arts and sport is exceptional.

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

Bedfordshire

Northamptonshire

BEDFORD

NORTHAMPTON

1 Bedford Modern School

5 Northampton High School

Leicestershire

DERBYSHIRE

LINCOLNSHIRE

Derby

NR BRACKLEY 6 Beachborough School

LEICESTER

PITSFORD

2 Stoneygate School

7 Pitsford School

Lincolnshire

Rutland

STAMFORD

OAKHAM

3 Stamford School

8 Oakham School

4 Copthill School

UPPINGHAM

Milton

8 Oakham Leicester

9 Uppingham School

Stamford

9 Uppingham

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 7

Pitsford

Nr Brackley

BEDFORDSHIRE

6 1 Bedford

Bedfordshire Bedford Girls’ School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Bedford, MK42 0BX Headteacher: Miss Jo MacKenzie Total pupils: 950

bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk

Bedford Modern School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bedford, MK41 7NT Headteacher: Mr Alex Tate Total pupils: 1199

bedmod.co.uk

Bedford School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

Bedford, MK40 2DL Headteacher: Mr Ian M Daniel Total pupils: 327

rushmoorschool.co.uk

St Andrew’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bedford, MK40 2PA Headteacher: Mr Ian Daniel Total pupils: 224

standrewsschoolbedford.com

Derbyshire

Barlborough Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Mount St Mary’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Sheffield, S21 3YL Headteacher: Dr Nicholas Cuddihy Total pupils: 259

msmcollege.com

Ockbrook School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ockbrook, DE72 3RJ Headteacher: Mr Tom Brooksby Total pupils: 374

ockbrooksch.co.uk

Repton School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Derby, DE65 6FH Headteacher: Mr Mark Semmence Total pupils: 656

Bedford, MK40 2TU Headteacher: Mr James Hodgson Total pupils: 1079

Chesterfield, S43 4TJ Headteacher: Mrs Karen Keeton Total pupils: 183

bedfordschool.org.uk

barlboroughhallschool.com

Orchard School and Nursery

Derby Grammar School

Barton-Le-Clay, MK45 4RB Headteacher: Mrs Anne Burton Total pupils: 100

Littleover, DE23 4BX Headteacher: Dr R Norris Total pupils: 272

orchardschool.org.uk

derbygrammar.co.uk

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

Derby High School

Bedford, MK41 7QZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Webster Total pupils: 348

Derby, DE23 3DT Headteacher: Ms Amy Chapman Total pupils: 541

Chesterfield, S41 0EF Headteacher: Mrs Jill Phinn Total pupils: 126

pilgrims-school.info

derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Polam School

Foremarke Hall

St Wystan’s School

Bedford MK40 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Harris Total pupils: 118

Milton, DE65 6EJ Headteacher: Mr Robert Relton Total pupils: 455

Repton, DE65 6GE Headteacher: Mrs Karan Hopkinson Total pupils: 107

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

DAY • CO-ED

polamschool.co.uk

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Rushmoor School

independentschoolparent.com

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

foremarke.org.uk

repton.org.uk

S. Anselm’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bakewell, DE45 1DP Headteacher: Ms Lisa Donnelly Total pupils: 195

sanselms.co.uk

St Peter and St Paul PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stpeterpaul.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stwystans.org.uk

Leicestershire

The Dixie Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE Headteacher: Mr Richard Lynn Total pupils: 461

dixie.org.uk

Fairfield Preparatory School KINDERGARTEN • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE11 2AE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Earnshaw Total pupils: 487

lesfairfield.org

Grace Dieu Manor School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Thringstone, LE67 5UG Headteacher: Mrs Kewell Total pupils: 268

gracedieu.com

Leicester Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leicester, LE8 9FL Headteachers: Mr John Watson Total pupils: 1216

leicestergrammar.org.uk

Leicester High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Leicester, LE2 2PP Headteacher: Mr Alan Whelpdale Total pupils: 373

leicesterhigh.co.uk

Loughborough Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Headteacher: Mr Duncan Byrne Total pupils: 1001

lesgrammar.org

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Leicestershire - Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire - Rutland Loughborough High School

Stamford High School (Girls)

Highfields School

Trent College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Headteacher: Dr Fiona Miles Total pupils: 602

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

GIRLS

leshigh.org

Our Lady’s Convent School

ses.lincs.sch.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • 6TH FORM •

Stamford Junior School

DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

Loughborough, LE11 2DZ Headteacher: Dr Julian Murphy Total pupils: 245

olcs.leics.sch.uk

Ratcliffe College

BOARDING • CO-ED

Stamford, PE9 2LR Headteacher: Mrs Emma Maria Smith Total pupils: 382

ses.lincs.sch.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Stamford School (Boys)

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Leicester, LE7 4SG Headteacher: Jon Reddin Total pupils: 802

ratcliffecollege.com

Stoneygate School CO ED

Leicester, LE8 9DJ Headmaster: Mr J F Dobson

stoneygateschool.co.uk

Tiny Tots Pre-School & Leicester International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leicester, LE2 0AA Headteacher: Mr N Hussein Total pupils: 120

tinytotspre-school.co.uk

Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE12 8WD Headteacher: Mr Peter Middleton Total pupils: 321

dsfc.ac.uk

Lincolnshire

Ayscoughfee Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Spalding, PE11 2TE Headteacher: Mrs Clare Ogden Total pupils: 147

ahs.me.uk

Copthill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stamford, PE9 3AD Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Teesdale Total pupils: 315

copthill.com

Grantham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Grantham, NG31 7UF Headteacher: Mrs Kathryn Korcz Total pupils: 135

tgps.co.uk

Kirkstone House School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA Headteacher: Mrs Corinne Jones Total pupils: 170

kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

BOYS

Stamford, PE9 2BQ Headteacher: Nick Gallop Total pupils: 672

ses.lincs.sch.uk

Witham Hall PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bourne, PE10 0JJ Headteacher: Mr Charles Welch Total pupils: 248

withamhall.com

Northamptonshire Beachborough School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • CO-ED

Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB Headteacher: Mr Christian Pritchard Total pupils: 380

beachborough.com

Laxton Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oundle, PE8 4BX Headteacher: Mr Sam Robertson Total pupils: 259

laxtonjunior.org.uk

Maidford Montessori Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Maidford, NN12 8HT

Maidwell Hall PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Northampton, NN6 9JG Headteacher: Robert Lankester Total pupils: 111

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ Headteacher: Ms Sylvia Fields Total pupils: 64

lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk

St Hugh’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ Headteacher: Mr Chris Ward Total pupils: 185

st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk

St James’ School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Grimsby, DN34 4SY Headteacher: Mr Murray Total pupils: 244

saintjamesschool.co.uk

St Martin’s Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Grimsby, DN34 5AA Headteacher: Stephen Thompson Total pupils: 124

stmartinsprep.co.uk

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Nottingham, NG3 4GF Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Hutley Total pupils: 156

hollygirt.co.uk

Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Nottingham, NG1 4HX Headteacher: Laura Fowler Total pupils: 285

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham Girls’ High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Nottingham, NG1 4JB Headteacher: Miss Julie Keller Total pupils: 986

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Nottingham High School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Nottingham, NG7 4ED Headteachers: Mrs Clare Bruce and Mr Kevin Fear Total pupils: 971

Wellow House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Nr Newark, NG22 0EA Headteacher: Kirsty Lamb Total pupils: 149

wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk

Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Retford, DN22 8HX Headteacher: Mr David Thorpe Total pupils: 230

wsnl.co.uk/prep

Worksop College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Worksop, S80 3AP Headteacher: Clare Tilley Total pupils: 368

wsnl.co.uk

nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Rutland

Plumtree School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG12 5ND Headteacher: Phil Simpson Total pupils: 100

plumtreeschool.co.uk

St Joseph’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brooke Priory School Oakham, LE15 6QW Headteacher: Elizabeth Bell Total pupils: 185

brooke.rutland.sch.uk

Oakham School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG1 5AW Headteacher: Ashley Crawshaw Total pupils: 147

Oakham, LE15 6DT Headteacher: Mr Nigel M Lashbrook Total pupils: 1041

st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk

oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Salterford House School

Uppingham School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

salterfordhouseschool.co.uk

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Nottingham, NG14 6NZ Headteacher: Marla Venables Total pupils: 96

Rutland, LE15 9QE Headteacher: Dr Richard J Maloney Total pupils: 793

GIRLS

Northampton, NN4 6UU Headteacher: Dr Helen Stringer Total pupils: 681

northamptonhigh.co.uk

Oundle School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oundle, PE8 4GH Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kerr-Dineen Total pupils: 1100

oundleschool.org.uk

Pitsford School Pitsford, NN6 9AX Headteacher: Craig G Walker Total pupils: 312

Lincolnshire Montessori

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

trentcollege.net

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

lincolnminsterschool.co.uk

Hollygirt School

Northampton High School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Lincoln, LN2 5RW Headteacher: JM Wallace Total pupils: 647

highfieldsschool.co.uk

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mr Bill Penty Total pupils: 1131

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Lincoln Minster School WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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Stamford, PE9 2LL Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Buckman Total pupils: 601

Newark, NG24 3AL Headteacher: Mr Richard Thomson Total pupils: 140

CO-ED

pitsfordschool.com

St Peter’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kettering, NN15 6DJ Headteacher: Maria Chapman Total pupils: 114

st-peters.org.uk

Spratton Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Northampton, NN6 8HP Headteacher: Mr Simon Clarke Total pupils: 388

sprattonhall.com

Wellingborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wellingborough, NN8 2BX Headteacher: Mr A N Holman Total pupils: 890

wellingboroughschool.org

Nottinghamshire

s r e r o l p x E anted ! w Independent Nursery and Day School FOR CHILDREN AGE 2 TO 11 YEARS

Copthill pupils learn in unique, challenging ways. In hi-tech classrooms and inspirational outdoor learning spaces on our 300-acre countryside campus, we transform their curiosity into knowledge and understanding.

The Elms School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mrs F Potter Total pupils: 400

elmsschool.net

www.copthill.com | 01780 757506 Copthill School, Barnack Road, Uffington, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 3AD

EAST MIDLANDS Pitsford School Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX

Head Teacher: Dr. Craig Walker Admissions: Mrs Octavia Smallwood registrar@pitsfordschool.com 01604 880306

Be me. a good sport.

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS: TYPE:

boys and girls, 3-18 years 300, boys 179, girls 121

Day

FEES: Termly Pre School – 3 days per week £1816, 4 days per week £2372, 5 days per

week £2925. Juniors: Reception – Year 6: £2917-£4731. Senior: Year 7-13: £5061 Admissions to The Junior School: An informal assessment as part of a taster day. Admissions to Year 7 to Year 10: Prospective pupils are able to come into the school for a taster day, which includes an assessment to determine their capabilities. Assessment days are held throughout the year with the main Entrance exam day for prospective Year 7s on Friday 15th November 2019. Admissions to the Sixth Form: Our normal minimum requirements for entry into the Sixth Form are at least 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or higher, and at least a grade 7 in those subjects wished to be studied at Advanced level. . Open Days: Whole School – Saturday 28 September 2019 10.30 – 13.00

ENTRANCE PROCEDURE:

Start your own journey of discovery Open Day Saturday 09 November 2019

Junior School- Friday 31 January 2020

www.bedmod.co.uk

www.pitsfordschool.com

“A clear-eyed, energetic, forward-thinking school” - The Good Schools Guide

Nurturing

Bright Young Minds

Boarding and Flexi-Boarding in a historic market town

Since 1584

Autumn 2019 Open Mornings Lower School 10+ 11+ Middle School 13+ Upper School 16+

Sat 14 Sept / Sat 5 Oct / Sat 29 Feb Sat 28 Sept / Sat 1 Feb Thu 19 Sept (Evening)

Come and see us: admissions@oakham.sch.uk 01572 758758 oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Arrange-A-Visit We look forward to meeting you

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Opportunities abound at Uppingham As a full boarding school we believe the complete immersion in education gives our pupils the richest and most profound experience of school.

Reg Charity No. 1147280

The value of an all-round education, in which each individual and their talents come first, is fundamental to the Uppingham experience. To learn more about Uppingham School please visit www.uppingham.co.uk or contact Admissions on 01572 820611

Open Morning STONEYGATE SCHOOL

Saturday 26th October | 9.30am-12.30pm An independent co-educational day school that offers high quality education up to 16 years. ‘The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding. Pupils display excellent attitudes to their learning; they develop confidence and self-assurance.’ Ofsted 2017 0116 259 2282 | stoneygateschool.co.uk 6 London Road | Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9DJ

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WEST MIDLANDS

This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Shropshire

ELLESMERE 1 Ellesmere College OSWESTRY 2 Moreton Hall School SHREWSBURY 3 Concord College 4 Shrewsbury School LUDLOW 5 Moor Park School

Warwickshire

RUGBY 6 Bilton Grange School ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA 7 The Kingsley School

West Midlands

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West Midlands

Oswestry 1 Ellesmere

Shrewsbury

BROMSGROVE 8 Bromsgrove School WOLVERHAMPTON 9 The Royal School Wolverhampton

Worcestershire GREAT MALVERN 10 Malvern St James Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School WORCESTER 11 Abberley Hall School

Lichfield

3 Wolverhampton Ruckley

Birmingham Ludlow

Royal Leamington Spa 7

Bromsgrove 8

11 Worcester

Rugby

Warwick

Great Malvern

Malvern

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Herefordshire - Shrophire - Staffordshire

Herefordshire

Hereford Cathedral Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hereford, HR1 2NW Headteacher: Mr Chris Wright Total pupils: 245

herefordcs.com

Hereford Cathedral School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Hereford, HR1 2NG Headteacher: Mr Paul Smith Total pupils: 511

herefordcs.com

Lucton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Lucton, HR6 9PN Headteacher: Mrs Gill Thorne Total pupils: 348

luctonschool.org

Shropshire

Adcote School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY Headteacher: Mrs D Browne Total pupils: 300

adcoteschool.org.uk

Bedstone College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bucknell, SY7 0BG Headteacher: Wendy Martin Total pupils: 201

bedstone.org

Castle House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, TF10 7JE Headteacher: is Ian Sterling Total pupils: 109

castlehouseschool.co.uk

Concord College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF Headteacher: Neil G Hawkins Total pupils: 512

concordcollegeuk.com

Ellesmere College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ellesmere, SY12 9AB Headteacher: Brendan Wignall Total pupils: 558

ellesmere.com

Moor Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ludlow, SY8 4DZ Headteacher: Mr Charlie Minogue Total pupils: 290

moorpark.org.uk

Moreton Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Oswestry, SY11 3EN Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Forster Total pupils: 479

moretonhallschool.com

The Old Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wellington, tf1 3LB Headteacher: Mr Martin C Stott Total pupils: 233

oldhall.co.uk

Oswestry School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Oswestry, SY11 2TL Headteacher: Mr Julian Noad Total pupils: 420

oswestryschool.org.uk

Packwood Haugh PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX Headteacher: Robert Fox Total pupils: 207

packwood-haugh.co.uk

Prestfelde School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Orchard Total pupils: 287

prestfelde.co.uk

Shrewsbury High Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH Headteacher: Kate Millichamp Total pupils: 200

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

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Bromsgrove School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN Headteacher: Jo Sharrock Total pupils: 625

Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

Shrewsbury School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA Headteacher: Mr Leo Winkley Total pupils: 795

shrewsbury.org.uk

Wrekin College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wellington, tf1 3BH Headteacher: Tim Firth Total pupils: 385

wrekincollege.com

Staffordshire

Abbots Bromley Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rugeley, WS15 3BW Headteacher: Wendy Gordon Total pupils: 65

abbotsbromleyschool.com

Abbotsholme School NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS Headteacher: Mr Robert Barnes Total pupils: 350

abbotsholme.co.uk

Chase Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cannock, WS11 0UR Principal: Michael Hartland Total pupils: 202

chasegrammar.com

Denstone College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN Headteacher: Miles Norris Total pupils: 615

denstonecollege.org

Denstone College Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS Headteacher: Mr Jerry Gear Total pupils: 154

denstoneprep.co.uk

Edenhurst Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2PU Headteacher: Michael Hibbert Total pupils: 203

edenhurst.co.uk

Lichfield Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lichfield, WS13 7LH Headteacher: Mrs Susan Hannam Total pupils: 413

lichfieldcathedralschool.com

Little Chasers Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Cannock, WS11 0AL Headteacher: Ms Carla Corbett Total pupils: 31

littlechasers.co.uk

Maple Hayes Dyslexia School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Lichfield, WS13 8BL Headteacher: Dr Neville E Brown Total pupils: 113

maplehayeshallsschool.squaespace.com

Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BQ Headteacher: Mr N Vernon Total pupils: 252

nuls.org.uk

Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School NURSERY • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB Deputy Heads: Ian Dicksee and Julie Simms Total pupils: 664

nuls.org.uk

St Dominic’s Brewood NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Nr Wolverhampton, ST19 9BA Headteacher: Peter McNabb Total pupils: 199

Head Teacher: Mr Peter Clague BA, MBA Admissions: Ms Rachel Scannell admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk 01527 579679 boys and girls, 7-18 years 1,467, boys 812, girls 655 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding FEES: Prep: Day from £3,980 - £5,160, Weekly Boarding from £6,040 - £7,310, Full Boarding from £8,280 - £10,215 per term Senior: Day £5,695, Weekly Boarding £8,445, Full Boarding £12,740 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 2-12 FAITH: Anglican MOTTO: Deo Regi Vicino (God, King and Neighbour) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entrance Test and Interview GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Bromsgrove’s scope is staggering: from A level to the

International Baccalaureate, day to boarding, the arts to sport, pupils can soar. Utterly dedicated to the individual pupil, despite its size, Bromsgrove shuns public school drones and instead looks to produce creative citizens with a strong moral compass and a dash of pizzazz to boot. The Good Schools Guide says; “The pupils we met were delightful and genuine. They were articulate and thoughtful and all quite different from each other, which was refreshing. The situation of the school is an asset – it is in a good central England location, easy to reach from all corners of the country”, while the Tatler’s Good School Guide called us a “Great school with a fantastically global perspective”. Friendly, engaging and – despite its ranking - not driven by league tables, Bromsgrove is a local, national and international centre of learning.

Academic Record: Bromsgrove achieves outstanding results at both A level and IB Diploma. Over 98% of Sixth Form leavers continue to world class universities with the majority going to the Russell Group of Research universities. Extra-curricular: The Extra-curricular life of the School is hugely important with activities sessions every afternoon and on Saturday mornings. Pupils are encouraged to reach their highest possible level at sport, music, drama, debating, CCF and in numerous other areas. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham, A E Housman, Poet. Lucilla Wright England Hockey team Olympics and Commonwealth games. Olivia Safe Opera singer. Andy Goode England Rugby. Ben Foden England Rugby.

stdominicsbrewood.co.uk

St Dominic’s Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Stone, ST15 8EN Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Harrison Total pupils: 191

stdominicspriory.co.uk

Open Mornings: Prep School (7-13) September 28. Senior School 13+ October 12. Sixth Form November 9. www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

WEST MIDLANDS

Ellesmere College Open Day

Saturday 12th October 2019 • 1pm - 4pm Saturday 7th March 2020 • 10am - 12pm “We were impressed by the pupils; ambitious, enthusiastic and focused. Ellesmere opens a lot of doors” - TATLER 2017 | Excellent GCSE, A-Level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate Results | Superb Pastoral Care | Award-Winning Arts Provision and Co-Curricular Education | Extensive Bus Routes | Excellent Sporting Traditions with 7 World Class Sports Academies | Generous Scholarships | Innovative Careers Partnership Programme | Flexible Day and Boarding Options To find out more and to register please contact our admissions team on:

01691 626 510 • www.ellesmere.com Ellesmere College, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

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Staffordshire - Warwickshire - West Midlands - Worcestershire St Joseph’s Preparatory School

Twycross House School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF Headteacher: Mrs S D Hutchinson Total pupils: 134

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PL Headteacher: Mr S D Assinder Total pupils: 328

Stafford Grammar School

Warwick Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

stjosephsprepschool.co.uk

twycrosshouseschool.org.uk

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr M R Darley Total pupils: 378

Warwick, CV34 6PL Headteacher: Hellen Dodsworth Total pupils: 457

staffordgrammar.co.uk

warwickprep.com

Stafford Preparatory School

Warwick School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr Clive O’Donnell Total pupils: 120

staffordprep.co.uk

Yarlet School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU Headteacher: Ian Raybould Total pupils: 148

yarletschool.uk

Warwickshire Arnold Lodge School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW Headteacher: David Preston Total pupils: 225

arnoldlodge.com

Bilton Grange School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Rugby, CV22 6QU Headteacher: Mr Alex Osiatynski Total pupils: 300

biltongrange.co.uk

Crackley Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Kenilworth, CV8 2FT Headteacher: Mr Robert Duigan Total pupils: 276

crackleyhall.co.uk

Crescent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rugby, CV22 7QH Headteacher: Mr Joe Thackway Total pupils: 155

crescentschool.co.uk

The Croft Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7RL Headteacher: Mr Marcus Cook Total pupils: 403

croftschool.co.uk

King’s High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Warwick, CV34 4HJ Headteacher: Richard Nicholson Total pupils: 611

kingshighwarwick.co.uk

The Kingsley School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD Headteacher: Ms Heather Owens Total pupils: 340

thekingsleyschool.com

Merrydays & Henley Montessori School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP Headteacher: Ms Helen Everley Total pupils: 48

henleymontessori.co.uk

Princethorpe College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Rugby, CV23 9PX Headteacher: Mr Ed Hester Total pupils: 868

princethorpe.co.uk

Rugby School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rugby, CV22 5EH Headteacher: Mr Peter Green Total pupils: 805

rugbyschool.net

Stratford Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG Headteachers: Catherine Quinn Total pupils: 122

stratfordprep.co.uk

JUNIOR • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

Warwick, CV34 6PP Headteacher: Dr D Smith Total pupils: 1239

warwickschool.org

West Midlands Bablake Junior School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV1 4AU Headteacher: Mr Neil Price Total pupils: 345

bablakejuniorschool.co.uk

Bablake School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV1 4AU Headteacher: Andrew Wright Total pupils: 757

bablake.com

Birchfield Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF Headteacher: Sarah Morris Total pupils: 138

birchfieldschool.co.uk

The Blue Coat School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B17 0HR Headteacher: Noel Neeson Total pupils: 569

thebluecoatschool.com

Davenport Lodge School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV5 6QA Headteacher: Mrs Susan Nalus Total pupils: 130

davenportlodgeschool.co.uk

Edgbaston High School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Birmingham, B15 3TS Headteacher: Dr Ruth A Weeks Total pupils: 899

edgbastonhigh.co.uk

Eversfield Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 1AT Headteacher: Robert Yates Total pupils: 310

eversfield.co.uk

Hallfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3SJ Headteacher: Keith B Morrow Total pupils: 566

hallfieldschool.co.uk

Highclare School, Woodfield NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sutton Coldfield, B2 1EA Headteacher: Mrs P Bennett Total pupils: 259

highclareschool.co.uk

Highclare School, St Paul’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sutton Coldfield, B4 2SY Headteacher: Dr Richard Luker Total pupils: 172

highclareschool.co.uk

Highclare School, The Abbey PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B23 6QL Headteacher: Mrs A Moore Total pupils: 206

highclareschool.co.uk

King Edward VI High School for Girls SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Birmingham, B15 2UB Headteacher: Mrs Ann Clark Total pupils: 567

kehs.org.uk

Twycross House Pre-Prep School

King Edward’s School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ Headteacher: Mrs R T Assinder Total pupils: 151

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Birmingham, B15 2UA Chief Master: Keith Phillips Total pupils: 852

kes.org.uk

King Henry VIII Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV3 6PT Headteacher: Miss Caroline Soan Total pupils: 507

khps.co.uk

King Henry VIII School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Coventry, CV3 6AQ Headteacher: Jason Slack Total pupils: 723

khviii.com

Mander Portman Woodward 6TH FORM • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3AU Headteacher: Mr Mark Shingleton Total pupils: 200

mpw.ac.uk

Mayfield Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Walsall, WS1 2PD Headteacher: Mr Matthew Draper Total pupils: 210

mayfieldprep.co.uk

Newbridge Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Fisher Total pupils: 145

newbridgeprepschool.org.uk

Norfolk House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 3PS Headteacher: Susannah Palmer Total pupils: 279

norfolkhouseschool.co.uk

Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 2UR Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Cramb Total pupils: 453

prioryschool.net

The Royal School Wolverhampton NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG Headteacher: Mr Mark Heywood Total pupils: 560

theroyalschool.co.uk

Ruckleigh School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 2AB Headteacher: Mr Smith Total pupils: 233

Bowbrook House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE Headteacher: Mr C D Allen Total pupils: 195

bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk

Bromsgrove Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bromsgrove, B60 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jacquelyne Deval-Reed Total pupils: 716

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Bromsgrove School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU Headteacher: Mr Peter Clague Total pupils: 934

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Dodderhill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Mawston Total pupils: 239

dodderhill.co.uk

The Downs Malvern NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR13 6EY Headteacher: Mr Alastair S Cook Total pupils: 260

thedownsmalvern.org.uk

The Elms NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR13 6EF Headteacher: Chris Hattam Total pupils: 182

elmsschool.co.uk

Heathfield Knoll School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kidderminster, DY10 3QE Headteacher: Lawrence Collins Total pupils: 251

heathfieldshool.co.uk

King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7SD Headteacher: Mr J M Turner Total pupils: 328

ksw.org.uk

King’s St Albans PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Richard Chapman Total pupils: 211

ksw.org.uk

ruckleigh.co.uk

King’s Worcester

St George’s School

CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 1RX Headteacher: Mr Gary Neal Total pupils: 432

sgse.co.uk

St Martin’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Solihull, B91 3EN Headteacher: Ms Nicola Smillie Total pupils: 477

saintmartins-school.com

Solihull School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Solihull, B91 3DJ Headteacher: Mr David E J J Lloyd Total pupils: 1028

solsch.org.uk

Tettenhall College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX Headteacher: Mr David Williams Total pupils: 312

tettenhallcollege.co.uk

West House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Birmingham, B15 2NX Headteacher: Alistair M J Lyttle Total pupils: 308

westhouseprep.com

Wolverhampton Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB Headteacher: Mrs Kathy Crewe-Read Total pupils: 714

wgs.org.uk

Worcestershire

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Worcester, WR1 2LL Headteacher: Mr Matthew Armstrong Total pupils: 960

ksw.org.uk

Malvern College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR14 3DF Headteacher: Keith Metcalfe Total pupils: 654

malverncollege.org.uk

Malvern St James Girls’ School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Great Malvern, WR14 3BA Headteacher: Mrs Olivera Raraty Total pupils: 430

malvernstjames.co.uk

RGS The Grange NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7RR Headteacher: Mr Gareth Hughes Total pupils: 375

rgsw.org.uk

RGS Worcester PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 1HP Headteacher: Mr John Pitt Total pupils: 1272

rgsw.org.uk

RGS Springfield NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 3DL Headteacher: Mrs Laura Brown Total pupils: 151

rgsw.org.uk

St Michael’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Walker Total pupils: 140

uk-stmichaels.kingscollegeschools.org

Abberley Hall School

Winterfold House

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

abberleyhall.co.uk

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Worcester, WR6 6DD Headteacher: Will Lockett Total pupils: 300

Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW Headteacher: Mrs Denise Toms Total pupils: 319

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This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Cumbria ST BEES 1 St Bees School

NORTHUMBERLAND

West Yorkshire HORBURY 10 Silcoates Pre-School

Greater Manchester

CUMBRIA

MANCHESTER 2 Withington Girls’ School

Lancashire CLITHEROE 4 Stonyhurst College

Sedbergh

IS L M EO A N F

Isle of Man CASTLETOWN 3 King William’s College

DURHAM Bernard Castle

St Bee’s

6 Bedale Ripon

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Castletown

5 Fleetwood

FLEETWOOD 5 Rossall School

York

Clitheroe

LANCASHIRE

North Yorkshire BEDALE 6 Aysgarth Preparatory School

Hobury

Manchester 2

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

RIPON 7 Ripon Grammar YORK 8 Queen Ethelburga’s 9 Queen Margaret’s School

CHESHIRE

Cheadle Hulme School

Hale Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cheadle, SK8 6EF Headteacher: Mr Neil Smith Total pupils: 1418

Hale, WA15 9AS Headteacher: Mr J F Connor Total pupils: 199

Chester, CH3 6EN Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Pollard Total pupils: 498

cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

haleprepschool.com

Cransley School

The Hammond School

Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN Headteacher: Richard Pollock Total pupils: 154

Chester, CH2 4ES Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Roscoe Total pupils: 260

cransleyschool.com

thehammondschool.co.uk

The Firs School

Hulme Hall Grammar School

Chester, CH2 2HJ Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Davies Total pupils: 195

Stockport, SK8 6LA Headteacher: Mr Dean Grierson Total pupils: 323

Forest Preparatory School

The King’s School

Altrincham, WA15 6LJ Headteacher: Mr Rick Hyde Total pupils: 198

Macclesfield, SK10 1DA Headteacher: Dr S Hyde Total pupils: 1216

Chester, CH1 2NN Headteacher: Mrs S Wallace-Woodroofe Total pupils: 438

The King’s School, Chester

Ramillies Hall School

Cheshire

Abbey Gate College

abbeygatecollege.co.uk

Abbey Gate College Infant and Junior School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chester, CH3 6HZ Headteacher: Mrs Marie Hickey Total pupils: 134

abbeygatecollege.co.uk/infant-and-junior

Alderley Edge School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE Headteacher: Mrs Helen Jeys Total pupils: 539

aesg.co.uk

Altrincham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Altrincham, WA14 2RR Headteacher: Mr AM Whittaker Total pupils: 332

altprep.co.uk

Beech Hall School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

firsschool.net

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

forestschool.co.uk

The Grange School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Northwich, CW8 3AU Headteacher: Mr Guy Rands Total pupils: 442

grange.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

The Grange School (Senior)

Macclesfield, SK10 2EG Headteacher: Mr J D Allen Total pupils: 192

Hartford, CW8 1LU Headteacher: Mrs D Leonard Total pupils: 730

beechhallschool.org

Brabyns Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stockport, SK6 7DB Headteacher: Mr Lee Sanders Total pupils: 131

brabynsprepschool.co.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

grange.org.uk

Greenbank Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheadle, SK8 6HU Headteacher: Mrs Janet Lowe Total pupils: 199

greenbankschool.co.uk

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

hulmehallschool.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

kingsmac.co.uk

North Cestrian School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Altrincham, WA14 4AJ Headteacher: Mr Lee Bergin Total pupils: 251

northcestrian.co.uk

Pownall Hall School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wilmslow, SK9 5DW Headteacher: Mr David Goulbourn Total pupils: 210

pownallhallschool.co.uk

The Queen’s Lower School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Chester, CH2 1AW Headteacher: Miss Iona Carmody Total pupils: 216

thequeensschool.co.uk

The Queen’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

thequeensschool.co.uk

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

kingschester.co.uk

ramillieshall.co.uk

Chester, CH4 7QL Headteacher: Mr George Hartley Total pupils: 988

Cheadle, SK8 7AJ Headteacher: Mrs Denise Anthony Total pupils: 143

Lady Barn House School

The Ryleys

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

ladybarnhouse.org

theryleys.com

Cheadle, SK8 1JE Headteacher: Mr Mark Turner Total pupils: 469

Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY Headteacher: Mrs Julia Langford Total pupils: 241

Loreto Preparatory School

St Ambrose Preparatory School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

loretoprep.co.uk

stambroseprep.org

Altrincham, WA14 4GZ Headteacher: Mrs Anne Roberts Total pupils: 156

Altrincham, WA15 0HE Headteacher: Mr Francis Driscoll Total pupils: 152

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Cheshire - County Durham - Cumbria - Greater Manchester - Isle of Man - Lancashire - Merseyside Stockport Grammar School

Windermere Preparatory School

Manchester High School for Girls

Kirkham Grammar School Junior

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M14 6HS Headteacher: Mrs A C Hewitt Total pupils: 929

Preston, PR4 2BD Headteacher: Mrs Annette Roberts Total pupils: 230

Moor Allerton Prep School

Kirkham Grammar School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

CO-ED

Stockport, SK2 7AF Headteacher: Mr Tim Wheeler Total pupils: 1047

stockportgrammar.co.uk

Terra Nova School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT Headteacher: Philip Stewart Total pupils: 276

tnschook.co.uk

Wilmslow Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Wilmslow, SK9 5EG Headteacher: Mrs Helen Rigby Total pupils: 116

wilmslowprep.co.uk

County Durham Barnard Castle Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UW Headteacher: Ms Laura Turner Total pupils: 200

barnardcastleschool.org.uk

Barnard Castle School

windermereschool.co.uk

Windermere School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Windermere, LA23 1NW Headteacher: Mr I A Lavender Total pupils: 394

windermereschool.co.uk

Greater Manchester Abbey College Manchester SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M2 4WG Headteacher: Ms Liz Elam Total pupils: 226

abbeymanchester.co.uk

Abbotsford Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M41 5PR Headteacher: Catherine Howard Total pupils: 177

abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk

Bolton School Nursery

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • FLEXI • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

barnardcastleschool.org.uk

boltonschool.org/nursery

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN Headteacher: Tony Jackson Total pupils: 705

Bolton, BL1 4RL Headteacher: Jasmin Sanders Total pupils: 84

The Chorister School

Bolton School, Beech House Infants School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Durham, DH1 3EL Headteacher: Mr Ian Wicks Total pupils: 206

thechoristerschool.com

Durham School

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Mrs Tracey Taylor Total pupils: 205

boltonschool.org/infants

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bolton School Junior Boys’ School

durhamschool.co.uk

Bolton, BL1 4RD Headteacher: Mrs Susan Faulkner Total pupils: 200

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Durham, DH1 4SZ Headteacher: Mr Kieran McLaughlin Total pupils: 599

Durham High School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Durham, DH1 3TB Headteacher: Mrs Simone Niblock Total pupils: 420

dhsfg.org.uk

Cumbria Austin Friars

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Carlisle, CA3 9PB Headteacher: Mr Matthew Harris Total pupils: 471

austinfriars.cumbria.sch.uk

Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • DAY • BOYS

chetwynde.co.uk

Hunter Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Penrith, CA11 8UA Headteacher: Mrs Donna Vinsome Total pupils: 111

hunterhall.co.uk

Lime House School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX Headteacher: Ms Mary Robertson-Barnett Total pupils: 133

limehouseschool.co.uk

Sedbergh School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Sedbergh, LA10 5HG Principal: Andrew Fleck Total pupils: 583

sedberghschool.org

St Bees School BOARDING • CO-ED

Wood Lane, St Bees, Cumbria Headteacher: Mr Roger Sinnett

stbeesschool.co.uk

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St Bede’s College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M16 8HX Headteacher: Louis d’Arcy Total pupils: 706

sbcm.co.uk

Withington Girls’ School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Manchester, M14 6BL Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Haslam Total pupils: 635

wgs.org

Isle Of Man The Buchan School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Castletown, IM9 1RD Headteacher: Jane Billingsley-Evans Total pupils: 208

kwc.im/buchan

King William’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Castletown, IM9 1TP Headteacher: Mr Joss Buchanan Total pupils: 371

kwc.im

Lancashire AKS Lytham

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

Moorland School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 2JA Headteacher: Jonathan Harrison Total pupils: 181

moorlandschool.co.uk

Oakhill College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9AF Headteacher: Mrs Carmel Crouch Total pupils: 270

oakhillschool.co.uk

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DA Y • CO-ED

Oldham, OL8 4BX Headteacher: Mr Craig Mairs Total pupils: 767

ohgs.co.uk

Rossall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Fleetwood, FY7 8JW Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Quartermain Total pupils: 615

rossallschool.org.uk

Scarisbrick Hall School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Ormskirk, L40 9RQ Headteachers: Mr Jeff Shaw Total pupils: 463

scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

St Joseph’s Park Hill School

CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton School Junior Girls’ School

akslytham.com

St Pius X Prep School

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Beech House Lower Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Mrs Carol Laverick Total pupils: 170

boltonschool.org/juniorgirls

Bolton School Boys’ Division SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Bolton, BL1 4PA Headteacher: Mr Philip Britton Total pupils: 930

boltonschool.org/seniorboys

Bolton School Girls’ Division SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Miss Sue Hincks Total pupils: 800

Chetwynde School Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY Headteacher: Ms Jeffreys Total pupils: 427

moorallertonschool.co.uk

Preston, PR4 2BH Headteacher: Mr Daniel Berry Total pupils: 678

Burnley, BB12 6TG Headteacher: Maria Whitehead Total pupils: 104

CO-ED

Manchester, M20 2PW Headteacher: Mr Ali Khan Total pupils: 239

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

boltonschool.org/juniorboys

boltonschool.org/seniorgirls

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

manchesterhigh.co.uk

Lytham, FY8 1DT Headteacher: Mr Mike Walton Total pupils: 763

Kirkby Lonsdsale, LA6 2SG Headteacher: Mr Will Newman Total pupils: 199

sedberghschool.org/junior

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Windermere, LA23 1AP Headteacher: Simon Rowe Total pupils: 150

Bridgewater School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Worsley, M28 2WQ Headteacher: Mrs Judy Nairn Total pupils: 410

bridgewater-school.co.uk

Chetham’s School of Music PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Manchester, M3 1SB Headteacher: Alun Jones Total pupils: 293

chethamschoolofmusic.com

Clarendon Cottage NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preparatory School Manchester, M30 9BJ Headteacher: Amber Hartley Total pupils: 125

clarendoncottage-school.co.uk

Forest Park Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sale, M33 6NB Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Tucker Total pupils: 193

forestparkschool.co.uk

Rochdale, OL16 1UT Headteacher: Mr K A Sartain Total pupils: 115

beechhouseschool.co.uk

Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Rochdale, OL11 4JQ Headteacher: Mr K A Sartain Total pupils: 137

beechhouseschool.co.uk

Bury Grammar School Boys PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Bury, BL9 OHN Headteacher: Mr D Cassidy Total pupils: 536

bgsboys.co.uk

Bury Grammar School Girls PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Bury, BL9 OHH Headteacher: Jo Anderson Total pupils: 773

bgsg.bury.sch.uk

Clevelands Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bolton, BL1 5DH Headteacher: Keith Cahillane Total pupils: 129

clevelandsprepschool.co.uk

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oldham, OL9 OAD Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Greenwood Total pupils: 86

thechaddertonprepgrammar.co.uk

Highfield Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preston, PR2 5RW Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Duke Total pupils: 258

highfieldpriory.co.uk

Manchester Grammar School

Hulme Preparatory School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Manchester, M13 0XT High Master: Dr Martin Boulton Total pupils: 1509

mgs.org

Oldham, OL8 1RE Headteacher: Mr Craig Mairs Total pupils: 276

ohgs.co.uk

parkhillschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Preston, PR2 8RD Headteacher: A W Platts Total pupils: 264

stpiusx.co.uk

Stonyhurst College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ Headteacher: Mr John Browne Total pupils: 720

stonyhurst.ac.uk

Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clitheroe, BB7 9PU Headteacher: Mr Ian Murphy Total pupils: 259

stonyhurst.ac.uk

Westholme Nursery & Infant School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Blackburn, BB2 6PS Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Barnett Total pupils: 167

westholmeschool.com

Westholme Junior School PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Blackburn, BB2 7AA Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Barnett

westholmeschool.com

Westholme Senior School & Sixth Form SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS • CO-ED 6TH FORM ONLY

Blackburn, BB2 6QU Principal: Mrs Lynne M Horner

westholmeschool.com

Merseyside

Belvedere Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L8 3TF Headteacher: Miss Clare Burnham Total pupils: 163

belvedereprep.com

Birkenhead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH43 2JD Headteacher: Paul Vicars Total pupils: 816

birkenheadschool.co.uk

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Merseyside - Northumberland - Tees Valley - Tyne & Wear - East Yorkshire - North Yorkshire - South Yorkshire Carleton House Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L18 3EE Headteacher: Sandy Coleman Total pupils: 184

carletonhouse.co.uk

Kingsmead School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH47 0LL Headteacher: Mr Mark Gibbons Total pupils: 191

kingsmeadschool.com

Merchant Taylors’ Junior Boys’ School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Liverpool, L23 0QP Headteacher: Mrs Janet Thomas Total pupils: 149

merchanttaylors.com/junior-boys

Merchant Taylors’ Infant School PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L23 0QP Acting Headteacher: Elizabeth Lynan Total pupils: 47

merchanttaylors.com/infants

Merchant Taylors’ Primary School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Liverpool, L23 5TH Acting Headteacher is Elizabeth Lynan Total pupils: 283

merchanttaylors.com/junior-girls

Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Liverpool, L23 0QP Headteacher: Mr David Wickes Total pupils: 578

merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys

Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Liverpool, L23 5SP Headteacher: Claire Tao Total pupils: 490

merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls

Prenton Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wirral, CH43 5SY Headteacher: Mr M T R Jones Total pupils: 110

prentonprep.co.uk

Runnymede St Edward’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Liverpool, L12 1LE Headteacher: Mr Bradley Slater Total pupils: 231

runnymede-school.org.uk

St Mary’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Crosby, L23 5TW Headteacher: Mr Michael Kennedy Total pupils: 661

stmarys.ac

Tower College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 6NE Headteacher: Miss R J Oxley Total pupils: 398

towercollege.com

Northumberland Longridge Towers School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Lee Total pupils: 276

lts.org.uk

Mowden Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Stocksfield, NE43 7TP Headteacher: Mr Neal Bailey Total pupils: 163

mowdenhall.co.uk

Tees Valley Glenfield Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA Headteacher: Ms Jean Brown Total pupils: 20

glenfield-nursery.co.uk

Red House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX Headteacher: Ken James Total pupils: 410

redhouseschool.co.uk

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independentschoolparent.com

Teesside High School

Pocklington School

Queen Ethelburga’s

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

CO-ED

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

teessidehigh.co.uk

pocklingtonschool.com

qe.org

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT Headteacher: Kirsty Mackenzie Total pupils: 361

York, YO42 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Toby Seth Total pupils: 786

Yarm Preparatory School

North Yorkshire

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES Headteacher: Huw Williams Total pupils: 361

yarmschool.org

Yarm School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ Headteacher: Mr David M Dunn Total pupils: 1100

yarmschool.org

Tyne & Wear Argyle House School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Sunderland, SR2 7LA Headteacher: Mr Christopher Johnson Total pupils: 191

Ampleforth College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO62 4ER Acting Headteacher: Deidre Rowe Total pupils: 611

ampleforth.org.uk/college

Ashville College PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG2 9JP Headteacher: Mr Richard Marshall Total pupils: 850

ashville.co.uk

Aysgarth Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

York, YO26 9SS Headteacher: Mr Steven Jandrell Total pupils: 980

Queen Margaret’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

York, YO19 6EU Headteacher: Sue Baillie Total pupils: 270

queenmargarets.com

Queen Mary’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Nr Thirsk, YO7 3BZ Headteacher: Carole Cameron Total pupils: 252

queenmarys.org

Ripon Grammar SENIOR • CO ED

Ripon, HG4 2DG Headmaster: Jonathan M Webb Total pupils: 900

argylehouseschool.co.uk

Bedale, DL8 1TF Headteacher: Mr R Morse Total pupils: 225

Central Newcastle High School (Junior)

Belmont Grosvenor Prep

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Selby, YO8 8NL Acting Headteacher: M. A. Voisey Total pupils: 224

aysgarthschool.com

Gosforth, NE3 4ES Headteacher: Ms Angela Charlton Total pupils: 300

Harrogate, HG3 2JG Headteacher: Sophia Ashworth Jones Total pupils: 197

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

belmontgrosvenor.co.uk

Central Newcastle HighSchool (Senior)

Bootham Junior School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS Headteacher: Michael Tippett Total pupils: 1000

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Dame Allan’s Schools NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ Headteacher: Dr John Hind Total pupils: 656

dameallans.co.uk

Newcastle Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH Headteacher: Ms Coleman Total pupils: 266

newcastleprepschool.org.uk

Newcastle Junior School for Boys PREP • DAY • BOYS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES Headteacher: Miss Tiffany White Total pupils: 173

newcastleschool.co.uk

Newcastle School for Boys NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1NH Headteacher: Mr D J Tickner Total pupils: 400

newcastleschool.co.uk

Royal Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX Headteacher: John Fern Total pupils: 1277

rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

Westfield School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS Headteacher: Mr Neil Walker Total pupils: 238

westfield.newcastle.sch.uk

East Yorkshire Hull Collegiate School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED

The Read School WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

readschool.co.uk

St Olave’s School PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 6NP Headteacher: Helen Todd Total pupils: 153

York, YO30 7WA Headteacher: Mr Andy Falconer Total pupils: 341

boothamschool.com

stolavesyork.org.uk

Bootham School

St Peter’s School

SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

York, YO30 7BU Headteacher: Chris Jeffrey Total pupils: 445

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Clifton School and Nursery

stpetersyork.org.uk

boothamschool.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Philip Hardy Total pupils: 212

stpetersyork.org.uk/Clifton

Fyling Hall School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Robin Hood’s Bay, YO22 4QD Headteacher: Mr Steven Allen Total pupils: 165

fylinghall.org

Giggleswick Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Settle, BD24 0DG Headteacher: James Mundell Total pupils: 97

giggleswick.org.uk

Giggleswick School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Settle, BD24 0DE Headteacher: Mr Mark M Turnbull Total pupils: 390

giggleswick.org.uk

Harrogate Ladies’ College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: Mrs Sylvia Brett Total pupils: 612

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Walker Total pupils: 549

Scarborough College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Scarborough, YO11 3BA Headteacher: Mr Guy Emmett Total pupils: 350

scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Terrington Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • FLEXI BOARDING • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO60 6PR Headteacher: Mr Stephen Mulryne Total pupils: 145

terringtonhall.com

South Yorkshire Birkdale Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sheffield, S10 2NS Headteacher: Chris Burch

birkdaleschool.org.uk

Birkdale School SENIOR • BOYS • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S10 3DH Headteacher: Peter Harris Total pupils: 816

birkdaleschool.org.uk

hlc.org.uk

Hill House School

HLC Bankfield Pre-Prep

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG1 2EY Headteacher: Ms Susan Skinner Total pupils: 84

hlc.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Highfield Prep School

CO-ED

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

hlc.org.uk

Anlaby, HU10 7EH Headteacher: Alex Wilson Total pupils: 649

ripongrammar.co.uk

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: James Savile Total pupils: 225

CO-ED

Doncaster, DN9 3GG Headteacher: Mr David Holland Total pupils: 710

hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk

Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S11 9HJ Headteacher: Mr Christopher Emmott Total pupils: 197

mylnhurst.co.uk

Hymers College

Minster School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield High School Junior

hymerscollege.co.uk

minsterschoolyork.co.uk

Sheffield, S10 2QH Headteacher: Mr Chris Hald Total pupils: 210

Hull, HU3 1LW Headteacher: Mr D Elstone Total pupils: 976

York, YO1 7JA Interim Headteacher: Sophie Schoukroun Total pupils: 163

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Pocklington Prep School

The Mount School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

pocklingtonschool.com

mountschoolyork.co.uk

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Pocklington, YO42 2NH Headteacher: Mr Ian Wright Total pupils: 226

York, YO24 4DD Headteachers: Adrienne Richmond Total pupils: 287

Sheffield High School Senior Sheffield, S10 2PE Headteacher: Ms Nina Gunson Total pupils: 736

INSPIRING

excellence

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NORTH OF ENGLAND South Yorkshire - West Yorkshire Westbourne School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S10 2QT Headteacher: Mr J B Hicks Total pupils: 339

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

westbourneschool.co.uk

Wakefield, WF1 3QY Headteacher: Mrs Louise Gray Total pupils: 380

West Yorkshire

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Ackworth School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Pontefract, WF7 7LT Headteacher: Mr Anton Maree Total pupils: 474

ackworthschool.com

Bradford Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bradford, BD9 4JP Headteacher: Simon Hinchliffe Total pupils: 1109

bradfordgrammar.com

Dale House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Batley, WF17 8HL Headteacher: Mrs S M G Fletcher Total pupils: 93

wgsf.org.uk/qegs-junior

Wakefield, WF1 3QX Headteacher: Mr David Craig Total pupils: 707

wgsf.org.uk/qegs-senior

Rastrick Independent School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Brighouse, HD6 3HF Headteacher: Mrs S A Vaughey Total pupils: 124

rastrick-independent.co.uk

Richmond House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

WEEKLY• FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rishworth, HX6 4QA Headteacher: Paul Silverwood Total pupils: 460

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Leeds, LS28 8DS Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor Total pupils: 390

fulneckschool.co.uk

Gateways School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Leeds, LS17 9LE Headteacher: Dr Tracy Johnson Total pupils: 356

gatewaysschool.co.uk

The Gleddings Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Halifax, HX3 0JB Headteacher: Mrs Jill Wilson Total pupils: 194

thegleddings.co.uk

The Grammar School at Leeds NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS17 8GS Headteacher: Mrs Sue Woodroofe Total pupils: 2100

gsal.org.uk

Hipperholme Grammar Junior School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Halifax, HX3 8AQ Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Weller Total pupils: 137

hgsf.org.uk

Hipperholme Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

rishworth-school.co.uk

Silcoates Pre-School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Silcoates School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF2 0PD Acting Headteacher: Mr Philip Rowe Total pupils: 640

silcoates.org.uk

Wakefield Girls’ High School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wakefield, WF1 2QX Headteacher: Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 671

Moorfield School

www.ripongrammar.co.uk

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Wakefield Girls’ High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Wakefield, WF1 2QS Headteacher: Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes Total pupils: 671

wgsf.org.uk

Westville House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Headteacher: MNikki Hammond Total pupils: 129

westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR Headteacher: James Lockwood Total pupils: 699

woodhousegrove.co.uk

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PQ Headteacher: Mrs S E Chatterton Total pupils: 310

ladylaneparkschool.co.uk

boarding@ripongrammar.com

‘The top state school in the North’

wgsf.org.uk

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery Bingley, BD16 4AP Headteacher: Mr Nigel Saunders Total pupils: 169

Intake at 11+, 13+ and sixth form

silcoates.org.uk

Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Where an exceptional education comes free

Horbury, WF4 6BB

Halifax, HX3 8JE Headteacher: Mrs JD Griffiths Total pupils: 216

hgsf.org.uk

BOARDING SCHOOL

rhschool.org

Rishworth School

Fulneck School

A LEADING STATE

Leeds, LS16 5LG Headteacher: Helen Stiles Total pupils: 206

The Froebelian School

froebelian.com

Outstanding education and boarding

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

dhschool.co.uk

Leeds, LS18 4LB Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dodds Total pupils: 180

RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

woodhousegrove.co.uk/bronte-house

EXCELLENCE ACROSS ALL AREAS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Ilkley, LS29 8RL Headteacher: Paul Baddeley Total pupils: 120

moorfieldschool.co.uk

Moorlands School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Leeds, LS16 5PF Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Atkinson Total pupils: 142

moorlands-school.co.uk

Mulberry House Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF1 2DG Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 78

wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house

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Junior School 3 - 11 years 01772 673222 info@kirkhamgrammarjnr.co.uk

Senior School 11 - 18 years 01772 684264 info@kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

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NORTH OF ENGLAND

KING WILLIAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COLLEGE ISLE OF MAN - FOUNDED 1833

Co-ed boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18 in one of the most beautiful and safe environments in the British Isles. We are forward thinking, and one of the few UK schools where every student in the Sixth Form studies for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB philosophy particularly its emphasis on skills and its focus on internationalism - is central to our approach and we are one of the largest and most experienced IB schools in the British Isles. OPEN MORNING - 5TH OCTOBER admissions@kwc.im 01624 820110 www.kwc.im

An Island Education for a Global Future

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NORTH OF ENGLAND We welcome day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from 6 years to 19 years.

BEGIN YOUR

journey

The No.1 independent secondary school in the North of England (QE College).Sunday Times Schools Guide 2019

Academic, sport, music and drama scholarships available for students in Years 7 to 13.

Open Mornings

Open days

Saturday 14 September Saturday 9 November

28 September 16 November 18 January

01904 727630 queenmargarets.com

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS

An independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 - 18

“A friendly, caring environment in which each girl can feel confident and flourish” OPEN DAYS Junior School For girls aged 7-11

Senior School For girls aged 11-16

Sixth Form For girls aged 16+

Thursday 7th November 4.30pm to 6.30pm Saturday 9th November 10.00am to 12noon An Open Evening for Sixth Form students will be held on Thursday 17th October, from 6.00-8.00pm

To arrange a tour call 0161 249 3371 Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6BL

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wgs.org

Means -tested bursaries available from Year 5 upwards

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NORTH OF ENGLAND

Start your educational journey at Silcoates Silcoates offers a truly co-educational experience, instilling children with a love of learning, a willingness to seize opportunities and to fulfil their potential. Set in a stunning 52 acre site in Wakefield, Silcoates offers a broad curriculum, fantastic enrichment opportunities, all backed by outstanding pastoral support.

Call our Admissions Team to find out more on 01924 885245 or email Admissions@silcoates.org.uk

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SCOTLAND Map not to scale.

Scotland This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

WESTERN ISLES

4 Elgin

MORAY

Edinburgh

HIGHLAND

EDINBURGH

1 Fettes College

ABERDEENSHIRE

2 Merchiston Castle School 3 George Watson’s College

Moray

PERTH AND KINROSS

ELGIN

4 Gordonstoun School

East Lothian

ARGYLL AND BUTE

MUSSELBURGH

Perth St Andrews

FIFE

5 Loretto School

Perth and Kinross PERTH

Edinburgh

6 Glenalmond College

Aberdeenshire

1 3

Musselburgh

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

Robert Gordon’s College

BORDERS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Aberdeen, AB10 1FE Headteacher: Mr Simon Mills Total pupils: 1667

SOUTH AYRSHIRE

rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk

St Margaret’s School for Girls

NURSERY • CO-ED • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Aberdeen, AB10 1RU Headteacher: Miss Anna Tomlinson Total pupils: 416

st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk

Angus

High School of Dundee PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Dundee, DD1 1HU Headteacher: Dr John D Halliday Total pupils: 1045

highschoolofdundee.org.uk

Lathallan School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Johnshaven, DD10 0HN Headteacher: Mr Richard Toley Total pupils: 220

Dollar Academy

Cargilfield Preparatory School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dollar, FK14 7DU Headteacher: Mr David Knapman Total pupils: 1216

dollaracademy.org

East Lothian

lathallan.org.uk

Belhaven Hill

Argyll and Bute

Dunbar, EH42 1NN Headteacher: Mr Henry Knight Total pupils: 119

Lomond School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Helensburgh, G84 9JX Headteacher: Mrs Johanna Urquhart Total pupils: 405

lomondschool.com

Ayrshire

Wellington School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Ayr, KA7 2XH Headteacher: Mr S P Johnson Total pupils: 480

wellingtonschool.org

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Clackmannanshire Edinburgh

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PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

belhavenhill.com

Loretto Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Musselburgh, EH21 6JA Headteacher: Mr Andrew Dickenson Total pupils: 191

loretto.com

Loretto School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Musselburgh, EH21 7RE Headteacher: Dr Graham Hawley Total pupils: 619

loretto.com

Edinburgh, EH4 6HU Headteacher: Mr Robert Taylor Total pupils: 305

cargilfield.com

The Edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 5PL Headteacher: Mr Gavin A Calder Total pupils: 492

edinburghacademy.org.uk

The Edinburgh Academy Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 5BL Headteacher: Mr Barry Welsh Total pupils: 625

edinburghacademy.org.uk

Edinburgh Montessori Arts School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH16 6AE Headteacher: Ms Emma Rattigan Total pupils: 53

emaschool.co.uk

ESMS Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Headteacher: Mr Mike Kane Total pupils: 1255

esms.org.uk

Fettes College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 1QX Headteacher: G. E. O. Stanford Total pupils: 758

fettes.com

George Heriot’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Franklin Total pupils: 1645

george-heriots.com

George Watson’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Headteacher: Mr Melvyn Roffe Total pupils: 2363

gwc.org.uk

The Mary Erskine School SENIOR • GIRLS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Headteacher: Ms Kirsty Nicholson Total pupils: 748

esms.org.uk

SCOTLAND Merchiston Castle School

West End Montessori Pre-School

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI •

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

BOARDING • BOYS

Glasgow, G3 6AP Headteacher: Ms Denise Guthrie Total pupils: 35

Edinburgh, EH13 0PU Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Anderson Total pupils: 471

merchiston.co.uk

St George’s School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Edinburgh, EH12 6BG Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hems Total pupils: 824

stge.org.uk

Stewart’s Melville College SENIOR • BOYS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3EZ Headteacher: Mrs Linda Moule Total pupils: 743

esms.org.uk

St Mary’s Music School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH12 5EL Headteacher: Mr Kenneth Taylor Total pupils: 83

stmarysmusicschool.co.uk

Fife

St Leonards PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

St Andrews, KY16 9QJ Headteacher: Dr Michael Carslaw Total pupils: 518

stleonards-fife.org

Glasgow

Belmont House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G77 5DU Headteacher: Melvyn D Shanks Total pupils: 260

belmontschool.co.uk

Craigholme School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Glasgow, G41 4HS Headteacher: June Gilliland Total pupils: 308]

craigholme.co.uk

The Glasgow Academy NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G12 8HE Headteacher: Matthew Pearce Total pupils: 1363

theglasgowacademy.org.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Junior) NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G61 4AE Headteacher: Miss Heather Fuller Total pupils: 359

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Senior) SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G13 1PL Headteacher: Mr John O’Neill Total pupils: 1039

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

Hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G42 7RN Headteacher: Miss Fiona Macphail Total pupils: 470

hutchesons.org

Hutchesons’ Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G41 4NW Headteacher: Mr Colin Gambles Total pupils: 1482

hutchesons.org

Kelvinside Academy

westendmontessoripre-school.com

Inverclyde

St Columba’s Junior School NURSERY • PREP • JUNIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ Headteacher: Ms Alison Duncan Total pupils: 337

st-columbas.org

St Columba’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Angus Total pupils: 715

st-columbas.org

Moray

Gordonstoun School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Elgin, IV30 5RF Headteacher: Mr Titus Edge Total pupils: 600

gordonstoun.org.uk

Perth and Kinross Ardvreck School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Crieff, PH7 4EX Headteacher: Mrs Ali Kinge Total pupils: 119

ardvreckschool.co.uk

Craigclowan Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Perth, PH2 8PS Headteacher: Mr John Gilmour Total pupils: 252

To arrange a visit, please call our Registrar on 0131 311 6744

Glenalmond College

admissions@fettes.com www.fettes.com

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Perth, PH1 3RY Warden: Mr Hugh Ouston Total pupils: 377

glenalmondcollege.co.uk

Kilgraston NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Perth, PH2 9BQ Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy MacGinty Total pupils: 308

Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, EH21 7AF, UK

kilgraston.com

Morrison’s Academy NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Crieff, PH7 3AN Headteacher: Mr G Warren Total pupils: 486

morrisonsacademy.org

The New School Butterstone SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dunkeld, PH8 0HJ Headteacher: Mr Bill Colley Total pupils: 40

thenewschool.co.uk

Strathallan School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Perth, PH2 9EG Headteacher: Mr Mark Lauder Total pupils: 552

strathallan.co.uk

Scottish Borders St Mary’s Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Melrose, TD6 9LN Headteacher: Mr Liam Harvey Total pupils: 177

stmarysmelrose.org.uk

South Lanarkshire Fernhill School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G12 0SW Headteacher: Daniel J Wyatt Total pupils: 565

Rutherglen, G73 4SG Headteacher: Dr Laura Murphy Total pupils: 200

St Aloysius’ College

Hamilton College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

CO-ED

staloysius.org

Loretto School

BOARDING • GIRLS

CO-ED

Glasgow, G3 6RJ Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bartlett Total pupils: 1092

A strong foundation for the future, a family for life

craigclowan-school.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

kelvinsideacademy.org.uk

Full Boarding Ethos • 100 acre campus in Edinburgh Co-educational - 7-18 • Excellent IB, A Level & GCSE results ‘Sector leading’ pastoral care • Strong sporting tradition Award winning careers partnership programme Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards available

fernhill-school.com

Hamilton, ML3 0AY Headteacher: Mr Tom McPhail Total pupils: 600

hamiltoncollege.co.uk

Head Teacher: Dr. Graham R. H. Hawley Admissions: Mrs Vera Stewart admissions@loretto.com 0131 653 4455 boys and girls, 3-18 years 618, boys 56%, girls 44% TYPE: Day, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Pre-School – Day from £2,833. Junior – Day from £3,200 to £5,525, Flexi Boarding (Year 7 only) from £6,600, Full Boarding (Year 7 only) from £7,750 per term. Senior – Day from £5,900 to £8,100, Flexi Boarding from £6,600 to £9,875, Full Boarding from £7,750 to £11,900 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

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Open Days: Senior School: Sat 28 Sept 2019 and Sat 21 March 2020. Junior School: Sat 5 Oct 2019 and Friday 20 March 2020 www.loretto.com

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WALES

Wales

This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Bangor

DENBIGHSHIRE

Denbighshire DENBIGH 1 Myddelton College

Powys BRECON 2 Christ College Aberystwyth

POWYS

Carmarthenshire Llandovery College

PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llandovery, SA20 0EE Warden: Dominic Findlay Total pupils: 323

llandoverycollege.com

St Michael’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llanelli, SA14 9TU Headteacher: Mr Benson Ferrari Total pupils: 382

PEMBROKESHIRE

Brecon Beacons

stmikes.co.uk

Denbighshire Myddelton College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Denbigh, LL16 3EN Headteacher: Andrew Allman Total pupils: 83

myddeltoncollege.com

Ruthin School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ruthin, LL15 1EE Headteacher: Mr Toby Belfield Total pupils: 262

ruthinschool.co.uk

Conwy

Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Conwy, LL29 7BP Headteacher: Mrs G Murphy Total pupils: 178

rydalpenrhos.com

Rydal Penrhos School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Conwy, LL29 7BT Headteacher: Mr Simon Smith Total pupils: 255

rydalpenrhos.com

St David’s College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Conwy, LL30 1RD Headteacher: Mr Andrew Russell Total pupils:

stdavidscollege.co.uk

Glamorgan

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Cardiff, CF5 2YD Headteacher: Mrs Sally Davis Total pupils: 832

howells-cardiff.gdst.net

Kings Monkton School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cardiff, CF24 3XL Headteacher: Mr Paul Norton Total pupils: 215

kingsmonkton.org.uk

St John’s College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Gwynedd

Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep and Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •

Monmouth, NP25 3SY Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Phillips Total pupils: 126

St Gerard’s School CO-ED

Bangor, LL57 2EL Headteacher: Mr Campbell Harrison Total pupils: 182

st-gerards.org

Monmouthshire Monmouth School for Girls SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cardiff, CF3 5YX Headteacher: Mr Shaun Moody Total pupils: 553

Monmouth, NP25 5XT Headteacher: Ms Jessica Miles Total pupils: 572

stjohnscollegecardiff.com

hmsg.co.uk

UWC Atlantic College

Monmouth School for Girls’ Prep

6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF Headteacher: Mr Peter T. Howe Total pupils: 370

atlanticcollege.org

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Monmouth, NP25 5XT Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Phillips Total pupils: 112

habsmonmouth.org/girlsprep

Cardiff Sixth Form

Westbourne School - Nursery and Junior

Cardiff, CF24 0AA Headteachers: Gareth Collier and Dr Liam Hughes Total pupils: 309

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Penarth, CF64 2EF Headteacher: Joanne Chinnock Total pupils: 61

Monmouth, NP25 3XP Headteacher: Dr Andrew Daniel Total pupils: 563

6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

ccoex.com

The Cathedral School Llandaff

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cardiff, CF5 2YH Headteacher: Clare Sherwood Total pupils: 743

cathedral-school.co.uk

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Howell’s School, Llandaff

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westbourneschool.com

Westbourne School - Senior

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Penarth, CF64 2AJ Headteacher: Dr Gerard Griffiths Total pupils: 93

westbourneschool.com

Monmouth School for Boys

habsmonmouth.org/boys

Monmouth School Boys’ Prep

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

habsmonmouth.org/pre-prep

Rougemont School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, NP20 6QB Headteacher: Mr R A Carnevale Total pupils: 568

rougemontschool.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Newport, NP10 8FZ

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, St Arvans Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Chepstow, NP16 6DN Headteacher: Mrs J Ruddy Total pupils: 58

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

St John’s-on-the-Hill School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chepstow, NP16 7LE Headteacher: Ruth Frett Total pupils: 524

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

Powys

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Christ College

Monmouth, NP25 3NG Headteacher: Mr Neil Shaw Total pupils: 110

Brecon, LD3 8AF Headteacher: Mr Gareth Pearson Total pupils: 375

habsmonmouth.org/boysprep

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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WALES

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NORTHERN IRELAND

This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

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Northern Ireland DONEGAL

LONDONDERRY

County Antrim

Belfast 1

BELFAST 1 Campbell College RUTLAND

County Antrim

ARMAGH

Belfast Royal Academy PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Belfast, BT14 6JL Headteacher: Ms Hilary Woods Total pupils: 1555

belfastroyalacademy.com

Ben Madigan Preparatory School, Belfast Royal Academy NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Belfast, BT15 5GP Headteacher: Ben Madigan Total pupils: 124

benmadigan.com

Campbell College

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Belfast, BT4 2ND Headteacher: Mr Robert Robinson Total pupils: 1209

campbellcollege.co.uk

Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Inchmarlo Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Belfast, BT9 6JR Headteacher: Mr A Smyth Total pupils: 190

inchmarlo.org.uk

Victoria College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Belfast, BT9 6JA Headteacher: Karen Quinn Total pupils: 1093

victoriacollege.org.uk

County Down

Methodist College

Royal Belfast Academical Institution

Belfast, BT9 6BY Headteacher: Mr Scott Naismith Total pupils: 2082

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Belfast, BT1 6DL Headteacher: Miss J A Williamson Total pupils: 1184

Holywood, BT18 0DD Headteacher: Mr George Vance Total pupils: 180

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

methody.org

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Rockport School

rockportschool.com

Londonderry

Coleraine Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

Coleraine, BT51 3LA Headteacher: Dr David Carruthers Total pupils: 761

colerainegrammar.com

Foyle College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Londonderry, BT48 0AW Headteacher: Patrick Allen Total pupils: 960

foylenet.org.uk

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Republic of Ireland This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.

Co. Limerick

MAYO

LIMERICK 1 Glenstal Abbey School

Co. Limerick Glenstal Abbey School SENIOR

Murroe Headmaster: Fr Simon Sleeman OSB Total pupils: 255

glenstal.com

Dublin

Alexandra College

PRE SCHOOL• JUNIOR• SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Dublin College Principal: Barbara Ennis Total pupils:

kingshospital.ie

St Columba’s College

GALWAY

Dublin

JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Whitechurch

Whitechurch, Dublin, D16 CH92 Headmaster: Mark Boobbyer Total Pupils: 298

stcolumbas.ie

Kildare

Limerick

Clongowes Wood College

TIPPERARY

BOYS • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FULL BOARDING

Clane, Kildare Headmaster: Chris Lumb Total Pupils: 450

KILKENNY

clongowes.net

alexandracollege.eu

The King’s Hospital

SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Palmerstown, Dublin Headmaster: Mark Ronan Total Pupils: 695

A Boarding School for Boys Aged 12 to 18 • A small school of 250 students, with small class sizes (12 to 16) • A caring community oﬀering personal pastoral care for your son • Boarding and day boarding options are available for your son • The highest educational standards in our broad and diverse curriculum • Situated in 500 acres of parkland in the heart of Munster

Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Co. Limerick, Ireland +353 61 621044 admissions@glenstal.com www.glenstal.com

Open Day 5th October 2019

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Gibraltarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Co-educational Christian-Catholic Independent Senior School An exciting opportunity for a quality British education; ideally located for families in Gibraltar and Southern Spain. Register online today! To Find out more visit our website

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Our academic results are outstanding. BSB is the only international school in Belgium to offer three globally recognised pre-university routes: IB Diploma, A Levels and BTEC vocational courses.

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INTERNATIONAL

World class

Online maths challenges, debating and sports competitions bring together students from our family of schools and equip them with a global mindset, says LILY GOODWIN, Student Engagement and Events Officer at COBIS

ONLINE ACTIVITIES ARE an excellent

The COBIS Primary Games took place for the first time in Bangkok this year

FACE-TO-FACE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS BRING A WHOLE NEW LEVEL TO GLOBAL INTERACTION

COBIS’ varied calendar. There are also regional organisations who run international student events such as FOBISIA (The Federation of British International Schools in Asia) and BSME (British Schools in the Middle East). Students can either take part in global competitions online or connect face-to-face by travelling internationally. Thanks to the internet, getting students to think globally isn’t much of a challenge these days; with a couple of clicks, students can access information, fi lms and music from across the globe; it has become the norm to connect and share internationally. COBIS runs several online competitions which many international schools choose to participate

in to demonstrate their students’ talents. This year, over 100 schools took part in the COBIS Art Competition and over 80 schools in the COBIS Poetry Competition. This year’s COBIS Art Competition theme was Introduce Yourself, an opportunity for students to represent themselves through their art and display this to the world. International online student competitions are incredibly easy for schools to engage with and bring both excitement and prestige to students. Usually schools hold internal competitions, with the winners going on to represent their school in the global competition. Other online competitions involve the whole school – such as the COBIS

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chool life for today’s students no longer simply involves sitting in a classroom and learning from a textbook. A student’s day now includes a whole host of different activities outside of the classroom, each helping bring subjects to life and spark meaningful interests. For students in British international schools, as part of a global community, there are opportunities to present their skills on the world stage. And now, it’s easier than ever to do this. British international schools, such as those in membership of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), provide a highquality education in English, incorporating the English National Curriculum combined with excellent pastoral care and a range of extracurricular opportunities. For students attending British international schools, there are countless global competitions and events available through

way to involve many students and interact with a large number of schools, BUT

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INTERNATIONAL Africa - Asia

Africa

The Bridge International School Cameroon Headteacher: Patricia Babin

thebridge-intschool.com

Academy British International Primary School Congo Headteacher: Connie Reza

conniesacademy.co.uk/internationalbritish-primary-school

Braeburn Garden Estate School

Corona School, Apapa

Nigeria Headteacher: Grace Omo-Egbekuse

coronaschools.org

Corona School, Gbagada

Redeemers International Secondary School

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun

rissedenplace.org

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ beijing/sanlitun

Nigeria Headteacher: Feyisara Osinupebi

Nigeria Headteacher: Henrietta Eguagie

St Saviour’s School

Corona School, Ikoyi

stsavioursschikoyi.org

coronaschools.org

Nigeria Headteacher: Craig Heaton

Nigeria Headteacher: Adenike Onafeso

Start Rite School

Corona School, Lekki

startriteschools.com.ng

coronaschools.org

Nigeria Headteacher: Adeola Arofin

coronaschools.org

China Headteacher: Matthew Shephard

Temple School

Braeburn Mombasa International School

Corona School, Victoria Island

templeprepschool.com

mombasa.braeburn.com

Nigeria Headteacher: Funmilola Olorunnishola

coronaschools.org

Braeburn School

Corona Secondary School Agbara

braeburn.com

coronaschools.org

The British International School, Lagos Nigeria Headteacher: Stewart King

bisnigeria.org

Nigeria Headteacher: Chinedum Oluwadamilola

The Regent Primary School

Braeside School

Day Waterman College, Nigeria

regentschoolabuja.com

Kenya Headteacher: Warwick Bailey

China Headteacher: Richard Thornhill

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ beijing/shunyi

Nigeria Headteacher: Tokunbo Matilukuro

Kenya Headteacher: Tom Craven

The British School of Beijing Shunyi

Nigeria Headteacher: Olutoyin Balogun

Kenya Headteacher: Tim Richards

gardenestate.braeburn.com

China Headteacher: John Brett

Nigeria Headteacher: Kenneth Sugden

The British School of Nanjing bsn.org.cn

The Little Urban Center China Headteacher: Ian Thurston-Barnes

luc-china.com

Wellington College International Shanghai China Headteacher: Eleanor Prescott

wellingtoncollege.cn/shanghai

Nigeria Headteacher: Stewart Cowden

The Regent Secondary School

Wellington College International Tianjin

braeside.braeburn.com

dwc.org.ng

Hillcrest International Schools

Delightsomeland School

regentschoolabuja.com/senior

wellingtoncollege.cn/tianjin

hillcrest.ac.ke

delightsomeland.net

St Andrew’s Turi

Divine Royal International School, NKPOR

Kenya Headteacher: Andrew Hill

Kenya Headteacher: John Eveson

Kenya Headteacher: Andrew Boulle

Nigeria Headteacher: Tayo Olarewaju

Nigeria Headteacher: George Hickman

China Headteacher: Julian Jeffrey

The RiverBank School

Wycombe Abbey International School

Nigeria Headteacher: Regina Jemide

riverbankschools.org

standrewsturi.com

Nigeria Headteacher: Theresa Ebele Ikokwu

British International School And Montessori Education Freetown

St Andrew’s International High School

Grange School

britishinternationalschoolsierraleone.com

Malawi Headteacher: Kieron Smith

dricn.com

Nigeria Headteacher: Adetola Oladeji

Sierra Leone Headteacher: Jenny Condron

Braeburn International School Arusha

saints.mw

grangeschool.com

St Andrew’s International Primary School

Greenoak International School

Tanzania Headteacher: Alison Rogers

greenoakinternational.org

GEMS Cambridge International School-Kampala

Malawi Headteacher: David Marriott

standrewsmalawi.com

Alexandra House School Mauritius Headteacher: Ingrid Koenig

alexandrahouseschool.com

British International School of Casablanca Morocco Headteacher: Graham Gamble

bisc.ma

International School of Morocco Morocco Headteacher: Tony Moniz

ism-c.ma

Khalil Gibran School

Nigeria Headteacher: Bruce Clapp

Greenwood House School Nigeria Headteacher: Ronald Cilliers

greenwoodhouseschool.org

Inspire Academy

Nigeria Headteacher: Maryam Mohammed

inspireacademynigeria.com

James Hope College Nigeria Headteacher: Abraham Swart

jameshopecollege.edu.ng

KAD Academy

londonacademy.ma

Adorable British College Nigeria Headteacher: Christopher Terry

abc.sch.ng

Atlantic Hall

Nigeria Headteacher: Andrew Jedras

atlantic-hall.net

lagosprepikoyi.org

Lead-Forte Gate Schools Nigeria Headteacher: Motunrayo Lemo

rainbowinternationalschool.com

Baobab College Zambia Headteacher: Ruth Noble

baobabcollege.org

Zambia Headteacher: Kirsten Lightfoot

Asia

Azerbaijan British College Azerbaijan Headteacher: Natalia Ambridge

abc.edu.az

Lekki British School

Royal Institute of Smart Education (RISE)

lekkibritishschool.org

Meadow Hall School

Bangladesh Headteacher: Jason Bek

risebd.org

Nigeria Headteacher: Olayinka Obafisoye

Jerudong International School jerudonginternationalschool.com

Bridge House College

Noble Hall Leadership Academy For Girls

bridgehousecollege.com

noblehall.com

Banana Island School Nigeria Headteacher: Moulin Marriott

bananaislandschool.com Nigeria Headteacher: Ayoola Akinyeye

Brookstone School Nigeria Headteacher: Kevin Donnelly

brookstoneng.org

CEDEC International School

meadowhallschool.org

Nigeria Headteacher: W M Tawanda

Oakland International British School Nigeria Headteacher: Jane Luxmoore

oaklandintlschool.com

Brunei Darussalam Headteacher: Nicholas Sheehan

Britannica International School Shanghai China Headteacher: David Goodwin

britannicashanghai.com

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong China Headteacher: Lesley-Ann Wallace

Nigeria Headteacher: Ijeoma Unachukwu

Olashore International School

cedecinternationalschools.blogspot.com

Nigeria Headteacher: John Toscano

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ shanghai/pudong

Children’s International School (CIS) Lagos

olashoreschool.com

Oxbridge Tutorial College

The British International School Shanghai, Puxi

Nigeria Headteacher: Adam England

cislagos.org

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Nigeria Headteacher: Ola Opesan

oxbridgecoll.com

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ hong-kong/home

British Oak Tree Nursery India Headteacher: Vipin Marwah

britishoaktree.com

DSB International School India Headteacher: Howard Gee

Indonesia Headteacher: David Butcher

Uganda Headteacher: Jason Lewis

lead-fortegateschools.com Nigeria Headteacher: Ashish Gill

Hong Kong Headteacher: Brian Cooklin

Rainbow International School

educoreservices.com/trident-prepsolwezi.html

London Academy Casablanca

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

dsbindia.com

Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School Nigeria Headteacher: Nicholas Barrett

waiscz.com

gemscambridgeinternationalschoolkampala.com

Trident Preparatory School, Solwezi

kadacademy.com

Morocco Headteacher: Abra Stoakley

Uganda Headteacher: Robert Lakin

Nigeria Headteacher: Hazel Nwakwesi

Morocco Headteacher: Fouad Lyoubi

kgs.ma

arusha.braeburn.com

China Headteacher: David Griffiths

China Headteacher: Neil Hopkin

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ shanghai/puxi

British School Jakarta bsj.sch.id

St Michael’s International School Japan Headteacher: Gill Tyrer

smis.org

The British School In Tokyo Japan Headteacher: Paul Tough

bst.ac.jp

Galaxy International School Kazakhstan Headteacher: Alisher Bodaubekov

galaxyis.edupage.org

Haileybury Almaty Kazakhstan Headteacher: John Coles

haileyburyalmaty.kz

Haileybury Astana Kazakhstan Mark Smith

www.haileyburyastana.kz

Oxford International School Kyrgyzstan Headteacher: Dawn Merrill

oxford.kg

GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang Malaysia Headteacher: Stephen Phillips

pearlcity.gems.edu.my

GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark Malaysia Headteacher: Craig Lewis

metropark.gems.edu.my

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Malaysia Headteacher: Anna Fournier

ktj.edu.my

Prince of Wales Island International School Malaysia Headteacher: Simon Leese

powiis.edu.my

INTERNATIONAL Students from King’s College, Madrid, competed in The Games

Boys from different cultures shared an interest in the same sport

BY SOCIALISING AND COMPETING WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS at these competitions, STUDENTS START BUILDING A USEFUL NETWORK OF PEOPLE WHO MAY HELP THEM IN THEIR CAREER Mangahigh Maths Challenge – allowing huge numbers of students of mixed abilities to compete internationally. Online competitions and activities are an excellent way to involve many students and interact with a large number of schools, but face-to-face international competitions bring a whole new level to global interaction. The COBIS Student World Debate Competition and COBIS Games are great examples of residential competitions for international students. Hosted by a different school each year, these competitions give students the opportunity to travel the world as they battle it out against other schools in a bid to be crowned world champions. Cultural day trips and social activities are an important element of these competitions, as they allow students to get to know each other and build bridges of trust with other students of different backgrounds.

Often the competing students make close friends and stay in touch. This level of international interaction can help break down prejudice and misunderstanding between countries and cultures from a young age. Many of the students taking part in the COBIS Debate Competition go on to attend top international universities. These students could therefore meet again at their university debate society or in their halls of residence. By socialising and competing with other participants with similar interests and ambitions at these competitions, students start building a useful network of people who may help them in their career. Practising the important skill of international networking is invaluable for students, as this skill is in high demand by employers in today’s global market. Taking part in prestigious international competitions brings many benefits to students

both socially and professionally. Participating in such competitions allows students to express themselves as they show off their skills to the world and allows them to gain unforgettable experiences. Taking part in international student competitions and events has never been easier to do and the choices are vast, so it’s time for students to step outside of the classroom and display their talents globally. This is one of the many valuable opportunities available to students that attend a highquality British international school. COBIS is a membership association providing quality assurance and opportunities for British schools in 80 countries worldwide. independentschoolparent.com

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The Alice Smith School Malaysia Headteacher: Roger Schultz

alice-smith.edu.my

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Headteacher: Janet Brock

britishschool.edu.my

St George International School & Preschool Bulgaria Headteacher: Justin Kilcullen-Nichols

stgeorgeschool.bg

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb Croatia Headteacher: Milena Prodanic Tisma

Prior Park School Gibraltar Headteacher: Peter Watts

priorparkgibraltar.com

interschool.uni.lodz.pl

byroncollege.gr

Poland Headteacher: Andy Harris

Greece Headteacher: Matthew Williams

British School of Ulaanbaatar

Campion School

britishschool.edu.mn

British International School of Zagreb

campion.edu.gr

Croatia Headteacher: Martin Tino Casl

St Catherine’s British School

International School of Brno

stcatherines.gr

The British School Yangon Myanmar Headteacher: Paul Holyome

britishschoolyangon.org

The British School Kathmandu Nepal Headteacher: Brian Platts

tbskathmandu.org

Links School

Pakistan Headteacher: Nausheen Leghari

linksedu.com

ONE International School Philippines Headteacher: Jenny Hoggard

britishschool.hr

Czech Republic Headteacher: Jan Svihalek

isob.cz

International School Olomouc

Greece Headteacher: Stephen Atherton

Greece Headteacher: Stuart Smith

St Lawrence College The British School In Greece Greece Headteacher: Phil Holden

Czech Republic Headteacher: Petr Pospisil

slc.gr

Meridian International School

Hungary Headteacher: Neil McGarry

ischool.cz

Czech Republic Headteacher: Richard Jackson

meridianedu.cz

Britannica International School Budapest britannicaschool.hu

Park Lane International School

Budapest British International Academy

Philippines Headteacher: David Kirkham

parklane-is.com

bbiacademy.net

The British Prep

Czech Republic Headteacher: Michael Bardsley

oneinternationalschool.com

The King’s School Manila

Czech Republic Headteacher: Paul Ingarfield

Hungary Headteacher: Irena Savic

Prague British International School

Budapest British International School

bek.co.kr

nordangliaeducation.com/schools/ prague/british-international

bbis.hu

Brighton College Bangkok

Riverside School

brightoncollegebangkok.com

riversideschool.cz

kings.org.ph

Republic of Korea Headteacher: Nigel Venning

Thailand Headteacher: Vanessa Robitaille

Czech Republic Headteacher: Peter Daish

International School of Samui

The English College In Prague

iss.ac.th

englishcollege.cz

Thailand Headteacher: Jeremy Lees

Wellington College International School Bangkok Headteacher: Thailand Christopher Nicholls

wellingtoncollege.in.th

The British School of Tashkent Uzbekistan Headteacher: Adrian Macaulay

britishschool.uz

Green Shoots International School Viet Nam Headteacher: Dave Porter

greenshoots.edu.vn/

The ABC International School Viet Nam Headteacher: Steve Shaw

theabcis.com

Europe

is-ostrava.cz

Italy Headteacher: David Tongue

Townshend International School Czech Republic Headteacher: Vivek Williams

townshend.cz

Rygaards International School Denmark Headteacher: Charles Dalton

rygaards.com

Mougins School

France Headteacher: Dawn Akyurek

mougins-school.com

The British School of Paris France Headteacher: Nicholas Hammond

britishschool.fr

bist.ge

isftervuren.org

The British Junior Academy of Brussels Belgium Headteacher: Sarah White

bjab.org

The British School of Brussels Belgium Headteacher: Melanie Warnes

britishschool.be

Abc Kindercare Centre

Georgia Headteacher: Stephen Priest

Berlin British School GmbH Germany Headteacher: Georg Muesing

berlinbritishschool.de

Independent Bonn International School Germany Headteacher: Philip Wharton

ibis-school.com

St George’s The British International School Munich Germany Headteacher: Peter Dickinson

stgeorgesschool.com/munich

Bulgaria Headteacher: Vesela Vasileva

St. George’s The British International School Cologne

Anglo-American School of Sofia

stgeorgesschool.com/cologne

abckinder.org

Bulgaria Headteacher: Tim Fries

aas-sofia.org

British School of Sofia Bulgaria Headteacher: Matthew Osborn

bssofia.bg

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nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ budapest

andersenschool.it

bisb.org

Belgium Headteacher: Orla McLoughlin

Hungary Headteacher: Richard Dyer

The Ostrava International School

British International School of Tbilisi

ISF Tervuren International School

The British International School Budapest

Andersen International School

British International School of Brussels Belgium Headteacher: Stephen Prescott

Hungary Headteacher: Angela Fairs

Czech Republic Headteacher: Nigel Brown

Czech Republic Headteacher: Brett Gray

Germany Headteacher: Russell Sanderson

St. George’s The British International School Duisburg-Düsseldorf Germany Headteacher: Robert Troilett

stgeorgesschool.com/duisburgduesseldorf

Poland Headteacher: Adam Trim

Byron College

britishschool-zagreb.hr

Mongolia Headteacher: Karen Mort

British International School of The University of Lodz

British International School Wroclaw bisc.wroclaw.pl

Edison Primary School Poland Headteacher: Christopher Mazur

szkola-edison.pl

Polish British Academy of Warsaw Poland Headteacher: Kamila Wilczynska

en.kidsacademy.com.pl/wilanow-primaryschool

Poznan British International School Poland Headteacher: Danuta Koscinska-Michalczuk

.pbis.edu.pl

The British Primary and Secondary School of Wilanow Poland Headteacher: Tom McGrath

bsww.pl

The British School, Warsaw Poland Headteacher: Alun Yorath

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ warsaw

International Preparatory School Portugal Headteacher: Robert Taylor

ipsschool.org

Oporto British School Portugal Headteacher: Robin Silk

obs.edu.pt

Italy Headteacher: Juliet Rawles

St Julian’s School

St George’s British International School, Rome

stjulians.com

stgeorge.school.it

St Louis School

Italy Headteacher: Rossella Cosso

stlouisschool.com

The British School of Milan Italy Headteacher: Chris Greenhalgh

britishschoolmilan.com

The New School, Rome Italy Headteacher: Jonathan Massey

newschoolrome.com

Portugal Headteacher: Nicola Mason

Acorns Nursery

Romania Headteacher: Fiona Dutu

acorns.ro

Avenor College

Romania Headteacher: Darren Hugill

avenor.ro/en

BritAcademy Bucharest Romania Headteacher: Ramona Glodeanu

gradinita-engleza.ro

British School of Bucharest Romania Headteacher: Philip Walters

britishschool.ro

St George’s International School, Luxembourg

Cambridge School of Bucharest

st-georges.lu

cambridgeschool.ro

Luxembourg Headteacher: Christian Barkei

Arcadia Academy Montenegro Headteacher: Milija Bozovic

arcadiaeducation.me

The British School in The Netherlands Netherlands Headteacher: Kieran Earley

britishschool.nl

The British School of Amsterdam

Romania Headteacher: Rita Maalouf

International British School of Bucharest Romania Headteacher: Kendall Peet

ibsb.ro

International School of Bucharest Romania Headteacher: Sinan Kosak

isb.ro

Netherlands Headteacher: Paul Morgan

King`s Oak British International School

British International School of Stavanger

kingsoakschool.ro

britams.nl

Romania Headteacher: Stephen Marr

Norway Headteacher: Fiona Rhodes

Maria International School of Bucharest

International School of Stavanger

misb.ro

biss.no

Norway Headteacher: Kevin Gilmore

Romania Headteacher: Peter Fogarty

Pick Me Academy

isstavanger.no

Romania Headteacher: Madalina Postelnicu

British International School of Cracow

Royal School In Transylvania

Poland Headteacher: Stanislaw Kwiecinski

bisc.krakow.pl/

gradinitapickme.ro

Romania Headteacher: Brendan Clarke-Smith

royalschool.ro

INTERNATIONAL St Paul’s School Juquiá St, 166, São Paulo, Brazil

Head Teacher: Ms Louise Simpson Admissions: Registrar Mrs Sandra Abatepaulo sra@stpauls.br vf@stpauls.br +55 11 3087-3399 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

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boys and girls, 3-18 years 1,149, boys 579, girls 570

Day Nursery – £1,412, Pre Prep – £1,412 , Prep – £1,412, Senior – £1,784 per month ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please refer to our website: www.stpauls.br/admissions/ TYPE: FEES:

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School Philosophy: St. Paul’s School aims to provide pupils with a high quality British academic education and a balanced set of values, in a bilingual and bicultural environment based on the best of British and Brazilian educational principles, so as to prepare pupils for higher education and thereafter for citizenship and professional life.

Open Days: Please refer to our website

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INTERNATIONAL Europe - Middle East

Transylvania College

The British School of Barcelona

transylvania-college.ro

britishschoolbarcelona.com

British International School Moscow

The British School of Gran Canaria

bismoscow.com

bs-gc.com

Romania Headteacher: Paul Kennedy

Russia Headteacher: Daniel Kelly

English International School Moscow East Russian Federation Headteacher: Malcolm Phillips

englishedmoscow.com/east

English International School Moscow South West Russian Federation Headteacher: Paul Wade

englishedmoscow.com/southwest

English International School Moscow West Russian Federation Headteacher: Nicola Hemingway

Spain Headteacher: Jonathan Locke

british-int-school.org.uk

PRIMA International School Serbia Headteacher: Brigitte Petrovic MacIntosh

prima.school

The British International School Bratislava Slovakia Headteacher: Karen Eastwood

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ bratislava

British International School of Ljubljana Slovenia Headteacher: Paul Walton

britishschool.si

Aloha College

Spain Headteacher: Elizabeth Batchelor

aloha-college.com

Baleares International College Sant Agustí Spain Headteacher: Lowri Miller

balearesint.net/Sant-Agusti-Campus

Baleares International College, Majorca Spain Headteacher: Duncan Giles

balearesint.net/Sa-Porrassa-Campus

The English International College eic.edu

British International School of Stockholm Sweden Headteacher: Carl Hutson

britishinternationalprimaryschool.se

Switzerland Headteacher: Sylvie Johannot

ecolemosaic.ch

ELA Basel The Swiss British School of Basel Switzerland Headteacher: Nicholas Owlett

King’s College - The British School of Madrid - La Moraleja Spain Headteacher: Nigel Fossey

kingscollegeschools.org

King’s College The British School of Murcia Spain Headteacher: Stefan Rumistrzewicz

kcmurcia.es

King’s College - The British School of Alicante

Geneva English School Switzerland Headteacher: Tim Meunier

geneva-english-school.ch

britishschoolgeneva.ch

British Embassy School Ankara Turkey Headteacher: Andrew Ryan

besaturkey.org

British International School Istanbul bis.k12.tr

The British International School Ukraine Ukraine Headteacher: David Cole

Ecole Jeannine Manuel United Kingdom Headteacher: Pauline Prevot

ecolejeanninemanuel.org.uk

United Kingdom Headteacher: Barry Mansfield

King’s College Saint Michaels United Kingdom Headteacher: Nicola Walker

uk-stmichaels.kingscollegeschools.org

Oxford International Study Centre

United Kingdom Headteacher: Benjamin Llewelyn

oxintstudycentre.com

Sherborne International United Kingdom Headteacher: Tim Waters

sherborne-international.org

Middle East

British School of Bahrain britishschoolbahrain.com

Egypt Headteacher: Barry Searles

isc.edu.eg/ebis

The British International School of Marbella

Maadi British International School

bsm.org.es

mbisegypt.com

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✓ (I)GCSE and IB Diploma Programme ✓ English as an additional language for non-native speakers of English ✓ Small tutor groups ✓ Scholarship programmes in Years 12 & 13

britishschool.com.ua

Egypt British International School (EBIS)

Spain Headteacher: Sian Kirkham

S E N I O R SCH O O L I B WO RLD SCH O O L for day & boarding students AG E D 13 -1 8

Turkey Headteacher: Richard I’Anson

King’s Infant School kingscollegeschools.org/madrid/ chamartin

UK syllabus following the British national curriculum ✓ English as an additional language for non-native speakers of English ✓ Topic-based teaching for younger classes ✓ Subject-specialist teaching in Years 7 & 8

Switzerland Headteacher: Tobin Connell

Bahrain Headteacher: Jeff Smith

Spain Headteacher: Rachel Davies

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The British School of Geneva

Spain Headteacher: Iain Blaikie

.bsalicante.com

J U N I O R SCH O O L for day & boarding pupils AG E D 7-13

ela-basel.ch/

halcyonschool.com

kingscollegeschools.org

British National Curriculum taught in both English & French ✓ Focus on outdoor learning ✓ Small class sizes ✓ Fully qualified teachers whose native language is English or French ✓ Before and after school provision for working parents

Ecole Mosaic

ellimonarinternational.com/murcia

Spain Headteacher: Matthew Taylor

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Switzerland Headteacher: Richard McDonald

Halcyon London International School

King’s College - The British School of Madrid

B I LI N G UA L I N FA NT SCH O O L for day pupils AG E D 4 -7

Spain Headteacher: Christopher Long

El Limonar International School Murcia Spain Headteacher: Christopher Eversden

COLL E GE

bsn.org.es

aiglon.ch

Serbia Headteacher: Aleksandra Keserovic

R É GEN T

MON TANA Switzerland

Spain Headteacher: Adam Johnson

The International School of Moscow

British International School Belgrade

CR AN S

The British School of Navarra

Aiglon College

internationalschool.ru

Spain Headteacher: Julian M. Clark

englishedmoscow.com/west

Russian Federation Headteacher: Paul Keach

COURTESY • COMPASSION • CREATIVITY • COURAGE

Egypt Headteacher: Richard White

A CROS S T H E W H OL E COL L EG E ✓

One vision: enabling students to become independent learners and critical thinkers grounded on the school’s core values of COURTESY, COMPASSION, CREATIVITY, and COURAGE ✓ Focus on art, sports and outdoor education – John Muir Award ✓ Secure, warm, caring and stimulating learning environment ✓ Nurturing pastoral and academic support network ✓ Learning enrichment to meet special needs ✓ An awe-inspiring setting at 1500 meters Rue du Zier 4, CH-3963 Crans-Montana, Switzerland - Tel: +41 (0)27 4803201 www.leregentcollege.com info@leregentcollege.com www.facebook.com/leregentcollege

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Middle East - The Americas

Modern English School Cairo Egypt Headteacher: Nicola Singleton

mescairo.com

New Cairo British International School Egypt Headteacher: John Bagust

ncbis.co.uk

The British International School Madinaty Egypt Headteacher: Yasmin Tabram

bism-cairo.com

The British International School, Cairo Egypt Headteacher: Graeme Keslake

bisc.edu.eg

British International School Riyadh

Nord Anglia International School Dubai

King’s College The British School of Panama

bisr.com.sa

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ dubai

kingscollege.com.pa

Saudi Arabia Headteacher: Helen Olds

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Matthew Farthing

Repton Dubai

The British International School of New York

jpgs.org

reptondubai.org

bis-ny.org

British International School of Tunis

The British School Al Khubairat

British International School of Charlotte

Jeddah Prep And Grammar School Saudi Arabia Headteacher: Mark Bedford

Tunisia Headteacher: Martin Nugent

bistunis.com

Brighton College Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Simon Corns

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: David Cook

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Mark Leppard MBE

britishschool.sch.ae

Victory Heights Primary School United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Sasha Crabb

vhprimary.com

Egypt Headteacher: Clare Sharp

Brighton College Al Ain

The Americas

The British School of Egypt

brightoncollegealain.ae

Ascension Island Headteacher: Alison Emmerson

bseegypt.net

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Heather Mann

The British School Al Rehab tbs-cairo.com

Egypt Headteacher: Katherine Law

The British School, Alexandria Egypt Headteacher: Justin Blakebrough

brightoncollege.ae

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Ken Greig

www.ascension-island.gov.ac/ government/school

dubaibritishschooljp.ae

Bermuda Headteacher: Clare Sweeney

www.bsalex.net

Anglican International School Jerusalem

dubaicollege.org

aisj.co.il

International Community School Jordan Headteacher: Matthew Savage

ics.edu.jo

The New English School

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Michael Lambert

Dubai English Speaking School And College United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Andrew Gibbs

The British College of Brazil

The British School Quito

britishcollegebrazil.org

Gulf British Academy

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School

The Edron Academy

gulfbritishacademy.com

jumeirahprimaryschool.com

edron.edu.mx

The British School of Kuwait

GEMS Royal Dubai School

bsk.edu.kw

royaldubaischool.com

The English Primary School, Salmiya

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail

epg.edu.kw

gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com

Kuwait Headteacher: Nick Smith

Kuwait Headteacher: Nancy Eldars

The English Primary School, Salwa Kuwait Headteacher: David Speicher

epg.edu.kw

The English School, Kuwait

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Vicky Martin

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Neil Matthews

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis

British School Muscat

wellingtoninternationalschool.com

britishschoolmuscat.com

Al Khor International School Qatar Headteacher: Hussein Modak

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Catherine McKeever

gemswps.com

Hartland International School hartlandinternational.com

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Fiona Cottam

Jebel Ali School United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Peter Hill

Doha College

jebelalischool.org

dohacollege.com

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Shane O’Brien

Qatar Headteacher: Steffen Sommer

JESS Dubai

Doha English Speaking School

jess.sch.ae

Qatar Headteacher: Sean Sibley

dess.org

The Royal Grammar School Guildford In Qatar Qatar Headteacher: Alistair Downs

Jumeirah College

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Simon O’Connor

Kent College Dubai United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Anthony Cashin

British International School Al Khobar

Kings’ School Al Barsha

bisak.org

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gemsjc.com

rgsgq.com

Saudi Arabia Headteacher: Stephen Viner

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GEMS Wellington Primary School

Compass International School, Doha nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ doha/madinat-khalifa

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United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Maryssa O’Connor

akis.sch.qa

Qatar Headteacher: Paul Holyome

Mexico Headteacher: Simon Peter O’Grady

gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com

GEMS Wellington International School

Oman Headteacher: Kai Vacher

britishschoolquito.edu.ec

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Kevin Loft

Kuwait Headteacher: Kieron Peacock

tes.edu.kw

tbscaracas.com

stpauls.br

GEMS First Point School The Villa

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Rachel Higgins

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Headteacher: Yasir Patel

Brazil Headteacher: Louise Simpson

Brazil Headteacher: Duncan Rose

Kuwait Headteacher: Kane Gorman

The British School Caracas

St Paul’s School

descdubai.com

gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ charlotte

chatmore.org

Ecuador Headteacher: Emma Newman

nes.edu.jo

USA Headteacher: Adam Stevens

The Chatmore British International School

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Stephen Sharples

Jordan Headteacher: Amal Qassem

United States Headteacher: Jason Morrow

Two Boats School

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park

Dubai College

Israel Headteacher: Rosemary Saunders

Panama Headteacher: Nicola Lambros

kentcollege.ae

United Arab Emirates Headteacher: Rebecca Gray

kings-edu.com/albarsha

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