The Independent School Guide - Autumn 2021 by The Chelsea Magazine Company

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…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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Welcome Welcome to this autumn’s Guide to Independent Schools and congratulations on making it through the summer holidays. It’s been fantastic to see schools open their doors to pupils, parents, teachers and their wider communities this term, and for the most part, with fewer restrictions (or none): assemblies and chapel services have been held for the first time in 18 months and many of the events that are so intrinsic to school life, like leavers’ balls, school festivals and sports camps are back with a bang! Our awards campaign, the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2021, received an unprecedented number of nominations this year. While the winners aren’t announced until 7 October, we feature some of the finalist schools within these pages. Read about Bickley Park Prep’s four quadrant learning curriculum; Gordonstoun’ s reintegration programme; Concord College’s Medicine Support programme and Stamford’s Learning for Life curriculum. We think you’ll agree that they’re very impressive… For those of you just starting their child’s educational journey, a new curriculum is being rolled out across our nurseries this term – Bassett House School’s Kate Fell explains more on page 24… Happy reading!

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CONTENTS

WHAT’S INSIDE? THE GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS • AUTUMN 2021

Prep 7/8+

Sixth Form 16+

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

Nursery 2+

At this tender age, children are on the cusp of a school career that will span 16 years, finishing at 18. With exams and homework still a way off in the distance, at this age it’s all about developing a natural curiosity and learning through play. See page 24

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. See page 32

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OUR SCHOOL TIMELINE… FROM NURSERY THROUGH TO SIXTH FORM

Pre-Prep 4+

Senior 11+, 13+

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

With GCSEs and the new numerical grading system now firmly in place, a clutch of A*s might just not be enough any longer. The pressure is on to secure a clean sweep of grade nines – a nine is a higher grade than an A* and is for those of exceptional ability. See page 30

AT THIS AGE, IT’S ALL ABOUT

developing a natural curiosity

AND LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CONTENTS 14

The sky is the limit A look at how an independent school education will broaden your child’s horizons

One of a kind The quirky, original traditions and customs that add to an independent school’s charm

New beginnings

Extracurricular, co-curricular and supercurricular activities enable pupils to flourish

Aim high How Bickley Park’s bold four quadrant learning curriculum encourages pupils to perform to their best abilities

Showing respect How Stamford School’s Learning for Life curriculum delivers effective and engaging Relationships and Sex Education

Many happy returns Gordonstoun unveils its reintegration programme to help boarders settle back in at school after lockdown

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Starting your journey How to narrow down your independent school search in this post-pandemic world

Opportunities Why independent school communities offer an enriching, fulfilling space for growth

A worthwhile investment Everything you need to know about bursaries, scholarships and fees

How to make an entrance Tips on how to apply for a place at the right school for your child

Doctor doctor An in-depth look at Concord College’s exceptional medical-school springboard initiative, the Medicine Support programme

A gold standard education A spotlight on ISOTY award-winning urban school DLD College, London

The new nursery curriculum explained

Class dismissed

Ones to watch A look at trailblazing independent school alumni, from tech experts to paralympians

213 A brave new world An insight into how international schools have changed since the classroom return

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

London South South East South West East Anglia East Midlands West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland 214 International Schools 80 110 125 158 177 184 187 194 204 209 211

Where Bright Minds Excel

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Eaton House Schools

Eaton House has provided an outstanding education for its pupils since 1897. Eaton House Belgravia and Eaton House The Manor Boys’ School in Clapham have both been boys-only Westminster and St Paul’s feeders for generations, and they send all their pupils to the finest day and boarding schools in the country. Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School is proud to have won 44 scholarships from 2017- 2020. Join our Headteachers for an Open House event to discuss 2022 and 2023 places. Book online at www.eatonhouseschools.com or call Miss Sam Feilding, Head of Admissions, on 0203 917 5050 for details.

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SCHOOL NEWS

IN BRIEF

STUDENT SUCCESSES • EXTRACURRICULAR EXCELLENCE • INSPIRING INITIATIVES • NEW HEADTEACHERS

Broadening horizons

Pupils were excited to meet Bear Grylls

Ludgrove School, Berkshire When it came to unveiling the school’s brand-new Exploration Centre, who better to call on than adventurer and Old Ludgrovian Bear Grylls? The TV personality returned to his alma mater to officially open the £2.5m state-of-the-art facility which houses science, coding, art, CDT and ceramics classrooms. But before Mr Grylls did the ribbon-cutting honours, the whole school gathered in the theatre to hear him speak about his journey and share the three things he believes really matter in life: “we are all explorers in life and will face difficult things,” he explained. “These three things are what really matter: have courage, be kind and have a never-give-up attitude.” The Exploration Centre marks the beginning of a new era of future-led learning for the school.

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SCHOOL NEWS BEST OF THE REST • What a result! Bedales, Hampshire

Congratulations are in order across the board with the publication of the school’s GCSE and BAC (Bedales Assessed Courses) results. 16 students have achieved a minimum of nine grade 8/9 (equivalent to A*) scores.

• Start right Sheffield High School for Girls, South Yorkshire

The school has become the first in Yorkshire to become a member of the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate (PSB), with the renowned programme of study to be delivered to students in years seven and eight from the start of this school year, to follow on from the junior school’s Fusion curriculum.

• Full marks St Leonards School, Fife

Sing along

Bilton Grange, West Midlands

The Rugby Group school is set to introduce an enhanced musical offering across all year groups. From September 2022, the Music Every Day initiative will include daily singing, year two pupils learning string instruments and year threes learning brass instruments, as well as its independent chorister programme for teams of boys and girls – the very first of its kind at prep level.

Sixth form students have had plenty of reasons to celebrate this summer, following an outstanding set of International Baccalaureate Diploma results. While the average mark is 34, the overachieving Scottish school can boast that its Head Boy, Duncan Bouchard achieved a perfect score of 45.

• Look ahead Cardiff Sixth Form College, South Wales

Strong foundations

High flyer

Millfield School, Somerset

Tonbridge School, Kent

Manchester High School for Girls

With 13 alumni (including nine Team GB members) going for gold in Tokyo this summer, the school continues to live up to its reputation as a leading sports institute. Alumni athletes, included goldmedallist James Guy, Brodie Williams, Kieran Bird and Paralympian Suzanna Hext.

The boys’ school has received a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award for its “brilliant” Barton Science Centre. Judges found that the cutting-edge facility, which features three libraries and a bee hive, “delivers the very best teaching spaces on every level”.

Sixth former Hannah Wall has become one of the UK’s youngest female pilots to fly a plane solo less than a year after her first lesson – and since then her feet have barely touched the ground. She’s now working towards taking her Private Pilot’s Licence on her 17th birthday.

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• Two become one Bryanston and Knighton House, Dorset

A formal merger of the two Dorset schools took place ahead of the start of the new school year, with Will Lockett taking over as headmaster of the newly-renamed prep Bryanston Knighton House.

Olympian effort

The number-one UK school for A-level results plans to open a second sixth form campus in the heart of Cambridge in September 2022. A member of the Dukes Education family, the college’s new development is expected to be a natural for academic students with their sights set on Oxbridge.

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SCHOOL NEWS

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

Elaine Purves will start at Queen Anne’s School, Caversham in January.

Joe Silvester is the new Head of Wetherby Senior School in London.

Serving success

Ashville College, North Yorkshire

12-year-old pupil Emi Linley made her SW19 grass court debut at the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s Road to Wimbledon U14 competition. After reaching the final 120 out of 9,000 youngsters, she made it to the doubles quarter final. Head of Sports Development Duncan Archer says: “this may have been Emi’s Wimbledon debut, I can assure you it won’t be her last.” Dr Steve Bailey has taken up the reins at Berkshire prep, Horris Hill.

Rhiannon Wilkinson is now Head of Ashville College in Harrogate.

William Phelps will take over at Cheam School in Berkshire next Summer.

Lights, camera, action!

Play ball

Windlesham House, West Sussex

King Edward’s School, West Midlands

Hollywood has come calling in the form of an extremely generous donation from film producer, Arnon Milchan. Best known for producing blockbusters such as Pretty Woman and 12 Years a Slave, Arnon says: “Children really benefit from increased exposure to the performing arts.” The funds will support the renovation of the school’s Malden Family Theatre.

The Birmingham school has raised more than £4,700 for the KES food bank by playing the longest-ever continuous indoor football match. More than 200 pupils from years seven to 13 played five-a-side indoor football for 36 hours and 30 minutes – unofficially (due to many players being under 16) beating the current world record of 36 hours.

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

The sky is the limit

An independent school education will give your child a rich academic experience within a broad and balanced curriculum – all while focusing on the whole person – says EMMA McKENDRICK, Headmistress of Downe House, Berkshire

There are a wide variety of independent schools across the UK

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

ducation is one of the greatest gifts that we can give to any young person in our world today. If you’re considering an independent education for your child, you’ll be choosing a gift that not only offers them a rich variety of experiences, but one that will also equip them with the confidence and skills to embrace and enjoy the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and to play a positive part in shaping their world.

No one-size fits all

Although we sometimes talk about the independent sector as one homogeneous group of schools, this is thankfully far from the reality. There’s undoubtedly a common commitment to delivering the highest quality of education and maintaining the highest professional standards but the way in which this is done is extremely varied. As a parent, you’ll have a huge range of schools from which to choose and it’s important to choose one that’s right for your child and your family. It might be going to a day school, or joining a boarding school as a day pupil, or a flexi, weekly or full boarder. Each offers something very different. You might want to choose a single-sex or a co-educational school, one that starts at nursery and finishes at 18, or one that’s a discrete junior (preparatory) school catering for children from nursery to 11 or 13 which sends its children on to a variety of senior schools. Every school will have its own traditions and a different emphasis from another; some will focus more on academia; others will offer a more all-round education; the range is almost endless and research and visiting schools in person are key to making the right choice.

Independent schools offer exceptional sports facilities

A rich academic experience

The examination results of independent schools speak for themselves. However, this is just a small part of the story! It’s the added value that’s achieved for each child through excellent and inspiring teaching which makes the difference. It’s tailored to individual needs in small classes and, at its best, engenders a love of learning, and often enables students to achieve more than they thought possible. Students are encouraged to support one another, while staff are routinely available at break, lunchtimes, after school and weekends in a boarding setting. For those in need of specialist help, highly skilled learning support departments can complement classroom teaching. In the best of schools, the curriculum will be continually re-evaluated to ensure it remains relevant, broad and balanced. At Downe House, the study of classics sits comfortably alongside our World Ready initiative, which offers girls less traditional opportunities, including the Ivy House leadership programme and our Mini MBA, for example. It’s not uncommon to see a wide-ranging programme of academic lectures, workshops and seminars given by specialists in their field and staff and students readily share their own passions and interests too. Although one can’t deny that it’s constructive relationships which underpin an excellent education, the importance of a culture of aspiration and the encouragement to achieve your personal best, which prevail in the best independent schools, can’t be underestimated. Inspiring purpose-built, modern facilities juxtaposed with beautiful historic buildings, sometimes in rural settings offering acres of green space, play a significant part in creating an optimum environment for learning too.

Happy and caring communities

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Perhaps one of the aspects of independent education that I value most is the recognition and promotion of the value of healthy, happy relationships. The assembly programmes, individual tutoring, highly developed wellbeing programmes help students to understand themselves and their needs, A simple guide to as well as those of others. Our the key stages… schools often have a strong of independent tradition of giving back to society school education through outreach programmes, the Duke of Edinburgh Award • Nursery ages 0-3 scheme (over 95 per cent of • Pre-Prep 4- 7 students at Downe House will • Prep 7/8-11/13 complete the bronze award) and • Senior 11-16/18 charity work for example. The • Sixth Form 16-18 prefects and leaders in our school

CHOOSING A SCHOOL

THE EXAMINATION RESULTS OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. However, that’s just a small part of the story! IT’S THE ADDED VALUE THAT’S ACHIEVED FOR EACH CHILD WHICH MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Healthy, happy friendships are promoted at independent schools

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL Football at Lochinver House Pre-Prep, Hertfordshire

At Downe House, the traditional curriculum is complemented with relevant, modern initiatives

play a vital role in supporting younger pupils, as well as leading and developing in a range of important areas, such as our environmental and inclusivity programmes.

World ready: life beyond school

WE HAVE MANY ALUMNAE, AS WELL AS LINKS WITH companies and schools overseas who are WILLING TO OFFER STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS EXTRACURRICULAR FUN

The vast array of activities on offer in independent schools is one of the major benefits. Offering 100+ different clubs, everything from self-defence to kayaking can be expected. The challenge is often not about encouraging students to take part but ensuring that they don’t take on too much! In my school, as in many others, there will be an expectation and encouragement that everyone represents their house in inter-house events (sports, art, music, drama, and more). Healthy competition exists and everyone learns how to work effectively in a team, use their initiative, and lead. While some will go on to play and perform at national level, for the majority, it’s simply having the opportunity to participate and develop their skills in a supportive environment – as well as have fun – that’s important. You should be in no doubt that there will be opportunities for your child; there’s something for everyone.

Choosing the right path beyond school can be overwhelming without guidance from a specialist Higher Education and Careers team. Preparation for university entrance for particular courses – medicine, veterinary medicine, for example – will be commonplace, as will preparatory classes for US, European and Oxbridge applications. Support from often vibrant alumni networks willing to share their experiences and knowledge is both inspiring and useful. We have many alumnae, as well as links with companies and schools overseas (there are 15 schools across the globe involved in our Global Schools’ Exchange programme) who are willing to offer students the chance to broaden their horizons. While we can’t be sure what the demands of the future working world will be, we can be sure that the more experiences that are offered, the more adaptable and confident students will become.

Some final thoughts

It’s hard to do justice to an independent education in these few paragraphs but as you visit schools, I hope these words ring true. Perhaps the best example of the professionalism and benefit of an independent education was found in the pandemic experience. In my school, as in many others, the full curriculum was taught online from the moment lockdown began. It was complemented by a programme of innovative activities for pupils and their families, the provision of ongoing individual pastoral care and, at a time when isolation was required, the community remained engaged and connected. To return to where I began, an independent education can offer each young person a range of opportunities that won’t just give them the skills to thrive in the 21st century but also the confidence and humility to shape the world into a fairer, and better place. independentschoolparent.com

TRADITIONS Christ’s Hospital’s uniform still includes the distinctive mustard-yellow socks that were originally worn to ward off rats

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TRADITIONS

ONE of a KIND Original and often quirky traditions are widespread in independent schools – enabling the sector to live up to its name, says KATIE HUGHES

upils sliding down staircases in great halls, launching Cadbury’s Creme Eggs from trebuchets or pillow fighting in blindfolds may not be traditionally associated with an independent education, but they’re indicative of the free spirit and individualism that courses through the veins of the private sector. And they’re just the tip of the individuality iceberg…

It’s all about attitude

Set up for life

Parents of pupils at Caldicott School have reaped the rewards of the more unusual extracurricular activities on offer. Their sons have left the school skilled in everything from ironing and sewing to dishwasherstacking, after regular sessions at the school’s Household Survival Club.

Some signs of a school’s individuality are harder to miss than others. Take Eton’s uniform of black tailcoat and waistcoat, Harrow’s dapper boater hat or Hill House School’s ‘gold’ jumper and knee breeches. The latter’s founders believed that a “grey uniform produces grey minds” and set out, like many of their educational counterparts, to source “something different”. As unconventional are the red dungarees worn by girls at Knighton House - apparently introduced to help them be seen in the school grounds. Or the mustard-yellow socks at Christ’s Hospital, possibly worn to ward off rats in days-gone-by. Or even the crimson capes at Queen Anne’s, these days saved for special occasions. Uniforms aside, other less conventional practises can be spotted at Fettes College, where a pupil always interrupts leavers’ speeches in pyjamas and a dressing gown. At Hanford, girls give names to the branches of the giant cedar tree they climb. And at Blundell’s, the head pupil can keep a pig at school, and has actually been known to do so. Most of these customs are rooted in, often centuries’ old, tradition. And from the mildly quirky to the wildly curious, the vast majority of independent schools have them.

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TRADITIONS From speech to sports

Don’t expect to watch a ‘play’ at Westminster school, stroke a ‘pup’ at Radley College or wash your face with a ‘flannel’ at Harrow. These words variously translate to a day off, a prefect and sporting colours – and they’re just some examples of the unique language that pervades private schools. Others include ‘beak’ (a teacher at Charterhouse), ‘college pig’ (a prefect at Wellington College) and ‘dry bob’ (a pupil who plays cricket at Eton). Some language is so extensive that schools provide glossaries to penetrate it. Harrow is one of them, explaining that “visitors to the Hill will hear some unique terminology”. Almost as unique are the sports in private schools: not just the famous Wall Game at Eton, played with a ball on a strip of grass alongside an 18th century wall, or Harrow’s own version of football (the ball is 18 rather than nine inches wide), but also the dry-slope skiing at Craigclowan (where street and Scottish dancing are also on offer), water polo at Alleyn’s, and golf at Cheam prep. But there’s method in this individuality of sporting choice, not least because it lets pupils excel beyond traditional games options. And excelling is often synonymous with the independent sector too.

Animal attraction

It’s often animals that give schools their stamp of individuality. Millfield lures pupils with ponies to its 53-horse-capacity stables, Sedbergh Prep raises pygmy goats alongside its students and Whitgift lets its lawns be strewn with peacocks and flamingos. For those with a soft (or scaly?) spot for reptiles, Papplewick Prep School offers a Herpetology Club. Its 70-plus members look after snakes, bearded dragons, geckos, tarantulas and other creepy crawlies. And mid-morning break gives boys a chance not just to make dens, play football, or ride scooters, but also to feed their snake. Luckily the RSPCA seems to endorse these approaches, saying, “An animal-friendly school promotes a sense of responsibility and respect towards all living things”.

Creatively contemporary

Schools are showing their individualism when it comes to design and architecture too. Queen Anne’s has ‘smart walls’ instead of whiteboards and a study area fitted with mini ‘houses’ for perfect privacy. Bryanston has a dining room designed by Conran. And Rossall claims to be the only UK school with its very own astronomy centre, complete with resident astronomer. All this is inspiring pupils to be as unique as their schools. “There is no such thing as a ‘Queen Anne’s girl’,” says its headmistress Julia Harrington, who refers to her charges as “real girls…who are individuals.” She’s not alone among school leaders in this pupil reflection. The same innovative attitude is expressed in extracurricular activities; not least at Chafyn Grove in Salisbury, where pupils have been known to learn the art of brick-laying, lawn mower-fi xing and wallpapering. Or at Sedbergh, where careful coppicing forms an important part of the school’s conservation group agenda. The takeaway? If there’s one thing that unites all these schools, it’s that they dare to be different.

Individual rights

Among unique privileges still given to senior school head pupils are the rights to keep a goat or a flock of sheep, grow a beard, get married or choose your own uniform. Needless to say, these rights aren’t always exercised.

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At Hanford, the girls name the branches of the giant cedar tree

Straw boaters top off Harrow’s highly original uniform

QUEEN ANNE’S HAS ‘SMART WALLS’ INSTEAD OF WHITE BOARDS and a study area of mini ‘houses’

for perfect privacy. Bryanston has a dining room designed by Conran. AND ROSSALL CLAIMS TO BE THE ONLY

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NURSERY In reception, children learn through freeflow, play-based experiences

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NURSERY

New beginnings KATE FELL, Early Years Foundation Stage Lead at Bassett House School in London, explains the new curriculum which is being put into practise across nurseries this term

hen your child starts school in nursery or reception, they will be following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. This is the programme which must be adhered to by all childcare settings from birth to five years, so for schools this means nursery and reception. The EYFS curriculum sets out expected developmental milestones across seven areas of learning and development. These are: • Communication and language development. • Physical development. • Personal, social, and emotional development. • Literacy development. • Mathematics. • Understanding the world. • Expressive arts and design. The key focus during the EYFS is to teach children routine and to ease them into the idea of learning in a structured environment. This helps to build a strong base set of skills, as well as positive learning attitudes, which will stand them in good stead as they continue to move through school.

What are the changes?

A new curriculum for EYFS is coming into effect this month. The main aim of the reforms is to strengthen assessment and practise to improve outcomes for all children, and close the gap for disadvantaged children, which is particularly crucial in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most parents will remain unaware of the changes but there will be a renewed

focus on early language development and a reformed assessment process that should reduce paperwork for teachers. The government has made changes to the Early Learning Goals, which are used to assess children at the end of their reception year. These aren’t tests – the assessment is based on classroom observation – they’re an important framework to benchmark the knowledge, skills and understanding that all children should have gained by the end of that academic year. The biggest changes will come under the language, literacy and numeracy goals. For example, in maths, more significance will be placed on number and numerical patterns so that all children develop the necessary building blocks to excel mathematically when they move into Key Stage One (years one and two at primary school).

Above and beyond

At Bassett House, our Early Years teaching is informed by the very latest work on child development. We use the most up-to-date research, materials and guidance backed up by the depth and breadth of knowledge of our highly skilled staff. We’re lucky that our small class sizes mean we can go above and beyond government guidelines and provide the best care for our pupils. Our ethos of balancing academic progress with pastoral nurture is critical to setting pupils up for future success and our access to beautiful outdoor spaces enables us to reflect the seven areas of learning outside the classroom as well as inside. All of this translates into happy, engaged, confident children.

From reception to year one

When asked what they’ve done at school, a reception child will often answer, “I played with my friends.” At this age, children are accustomed to a free-flow, play-based experience where they choose what they play with, when and with whom. But a school day in year one can be very different, with a more structured approach to lessons where teaching becomes more formal and subject based. The new EY framework hopes to address this gap, which we welcome because it should help smooth what can be a difficult transition to year one.

Embracing the individual

Play-based learning is essential for younger children; it engages their imagination, creativity, and team-building skills which, in turn, develops their social and emotional skills and language development. Play-based learning is central to our Early Years ethos, which is to teach children without them realising they’re being taught. Each child is treated as an individual and encouraged to reach developmental goals at a pace that’s right for them. There have been some concerns that the EYFS reforms may be continuing a drive towards excessive formalisation of the reception year. But at Bassett House, our young learners remain at the heart of our teaching and we’re confident that the new curriculum should continue the commitment to learning through play, which we believe is so crucial to a child’s early development. independentschoolparent.com

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Learning for learning’s sake is fundamental to the school’s academic programme

Bickley Park’s four quadrant learning curriculum is bold and aspirational in its vision for pupils, earning the Bromley allboys’ prep school a spot as a finalist in our awards campaign. Headmaster Patrick Wenham tells us more

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e’re called ‘independent’ schools for a reason: we deliver an education we believe to be right for our pupils: not simply do what has always been done, or what everyone else is doing. I believe that schools should be future-focused, in a world that’s rapidly changing beyond the school gates. Futurists say society and the workplace will be more fluid; the job for life will dwindle; 50 per cent of jobs potentially available for today’s children have not been invented yet; technology will be king; core attributes of resilience, problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration and communication will be key. We’ve seen much of this during the pandemic months. Bickley Park has been a boys’ school since 1918. An education system that tacitly expects compliance and conformity can diminish their engagement with learning. The question ‘what’s in it for me?’ is amplified in a boy’s mind: if a compelling answer is provided, the passion for learning is stoked. Bickley Park frames its education around four quadrants of learning that link school experience to future needs. The Academic Quadrant promotes learning for learning’s sake with the premise: ‘We live in a fascinating, diverse world: let’s go on an adventure and find out more about it.’ Take literacy: nationally, reading among boys is declining. At Bickley Park, boys, from the age of five, join the Accelerated Reader scheme in which they read a book

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The boys at Bickley Park benefit from plentiful outdoor opportunities to learn and build resilience

at the end of which they complete a ‘quiz’. They love doing this. The ‘What’s in it for me?’ is loudly answered by a word count that accumulates based upon the number of words a boy reads. Needless to say, there are numerous multimillionaire readers in the school; reading ages sky-rocket and pupil attainment is positively impacted by a core skill that influences progress across the curriculum. Of course, exams are passed along the way: half of the year eights at Bickley Park were awarded academic scholarships to selective schools this year, despite the school being nonselective at point of entry in reception. The Arts Quadrant develops two key life skills for now and the future: quality communication and confidence. Our diverse arts programme provides boys with the opportunity to express themselves, arming them with the tools to build great relationships in the future. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, specialist drama teaching and individual music and LAMDA lessons ensure every passion can be followed. Opportunities such as public-speaking competitions, choir performances and school productions all foster enthusiasm for taking part and personal challenge. The Community Quadrant recognises that independent schools represent a narrow segment of society and that, for future adults to engage successfully in an increasingly diverse, inter-connected world, they need to have an outward looking mindset. The best relationships are built on empathy and giving and this lies at the heart of much

OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS public-

speaking competitions, choir performances and school productions

FOSTER ENTHUSIASM FOR TAKING PART AND PERSONAL CHALLENGE outward-looking community engagement at Bickley Park, both locally and further afield. This year, 80 school families have been involved in the Befriending Project during the pandemic, linking boys with elderly and vulnerable people living in isolation in and around Bromley. In international outreach, the school’s strong association with India was reflected in thousands of pounds being raised to support the purchase of ventilators for the country’s Covid-affected areas, as well as raincoats donated for underprivileged children in the Monsoon season. Links between the Cygnus International School, Gujarat, and Bickley Park have enabled pupils to gain life-changing insights into each others’ worlds through science and arts collaborations. Through the Sport and Outdoor Education Quadrant, the boys develop team and leadership skills; resilience and the ability to manage risk, experiencing up to 26 different sports, Forest School and Adventure School. They drive Land Rovers; undertake the Three Peaks Challenge); fly down the fastest zipwire in the world and undertake challenges requiring them to spend a day travelling around London in groups without adult direction. Learning should be an adventure with purpose, just as it is at Bickley Park School. independentschoolparent.com

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SHOWING RESPECT Stamford’s Learning for Life curriculum, which teaches pupils RSE made the Lincolnshire school a finalist in our awards campaign. Kendal Mills, Deputy Head (Pastoral) tells us more

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he recent allegations of historic peer-on-peer sexual harassment and abuse by students at thousands of schools, colleges and universities rocked the world of education, and the harrowing accounts written on the Everyone’s Invited website made for difficult and painful reading. As schools, we needed to respond without any hint of defensiveness or by appearing to underplay or even deny the problem. The media-coined term ‘rape culture’, was initially applied to ‘private’ schools and

tended to be linked to words like ‘elitism’ and ‘entitlement’. That was unhelpful and somewhat misleading because it generated a caricature of the issue. The thousands of allegations made by current and former students were varied – offensive and degrading language used by male students towards female students, body-shaming, indecent postings online, non-consensual sexual touching and, in extreme cases, rape – so, as schools, our response to that complex range of transgressions needed to be sure-footed enough to address them all in a variety of ways.

Although it only became statutory from September 2020, Stamford School has been delivering a robust and relevant Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) curriculum for many years. We’ve always believed that part of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) – which we now call Learning for Life – to be of central importance, mainly because it touches on so many aspects of young people’s lives and is territory that they, by their own admission, find fiendishly difficult to negotiate. In year seven – ages 11 and 12 – our focus is very firmly on respectful relationships of all An RSE curriculum has been taught at the school for several years

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IN YEAR EIGHT, WE EXPLORE ONLINE BEHAVIOUR because

that tends to be the age when boys and girls begin to get drawn into SOME OF THE MORE UNSAVOURY ASPECTS OF THE ONLINE WORLD, SUCH AS THE SENDING OF INDECENT IMAGES

Stamford School works with local relationship-based organisations and charities to educate students

kinds and incorporates a strong anti-bullying message. In year eight, we explore online behaviour because that tends to be the age when boys and girls begin to get drawn into some of the more unsavoury aspects of the online world such as the sending of indecent images of one another (something that in their minds is increasingly ‘normal’ to do) and writing offensive messages in group chats or during online gaming sessions. In doing so, we draw quite naturally on the work done in year seven on respectful relationships and extend that into their online lives – which they often perceive as being totally separate from ‘real life’. This continues through to year 13. Teaching boys about consent and the distinction between consensual and nonconsensual sexual activity can be daunting, and delivering such critically important messages in the right way needs clear thinking and a great deal of sensitivity. After all, we’re involving ourselves in very intimate aspects of young people’s lives, and the topic feels awkward for many of them. While colleagues are happy to engage with the topic in our Learning for Life lessons, we do make use

of external facilitators who possess greater expertise and with whom students often feel they can be more open and ask questions they might not wish to ask their teacher or tutor. We’re fortunate to have access to a local organisation called The Conversation (theconversationstamford.co.uk) whose practitioners run workshops and talks on healthy relationships, consent, e-safety (which they rather aptly call ‘cyber wisdom’) and the deeply corrosive impact of online pornography on the brain of the developing male. Similarly the Good Lad Initiative, a Londonbased charity, provides excellent advice designed to encourage boys and young men to tackle the root causes of gender inequality, challenge toxic masculinity, and teach them to grow up to become respectful, sensitive men who understand that consent lies at the heart of all relationships. The local police also make regular visits to educate boys from year 10 upwards about the potential legal consequences of non-consensual sexual behaviour. In the months following the extensive whistleblowing which took place on Everyone’s Invited and other online platforms, it

Consent, cyber wisdom and challenging toxic masculinity are key topics for discussion in RSE lessons

has become clear that boys of all ages are genuinely worried about those boundaries and are increasingly asking open and probing questions. Sometimes those questions are difficult to grapple with, and answers can sometimes lead to even greater uncertainty and concern. But the fact that such questions are being asked is a positive sign, and should be seen as an expression of desire for change. It’s up to schools, colleges and universities to continue to lead that change. independentschoolparent.com

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There are several lab technicians on hand for STEM subjects Concord is one of the UK’s top three schools for STEM support

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DOCTOR DOCTOR Concord College’s exceptional Medicine Support programme steers pupils through the highly competitive medical school applications process, making the Shropshire school a clear finalist candidate in the student careers programme category

record 23,710 people applied to study medicine at UK universities for 2020 – with only approximately 9,500 places available, and the unfortunate news is that this trend is set to continue. A new briefing paper published by the Medical Schools Council shows that undergraduate medicine courses in the UK have attracted a record number of applications in 2021: 28,690. At Concord, we’re proud to highlight students’ academic excellence and successful career paths. 78 per cent of Concord’s 2020 leavers are now attending the UK’s top 10 universities. Medicine is a particularly competitive course: In 2020, 41 students gained places at medical, dental, or veterinary schools. With more than 50 students applying for courses in medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry each year, current and prospective students and parents can rest assured that Concord aims to provide a world-class programme of support and preparation – The Medicine Support Programme.

Bespoke support

supplement A-levels, Concord is also a valued member of IRIS – the Institute of Research in Schools, and a number of students on Concord’s Medicine Support Programme opt to take part in Extended Project Qualifications. Complementing the curriculum, the college also boasts a vibrant Medical Society with more than 100 members, as well as a network of local and national support for our Medical Outreach programme – which includes an

STEM SUBJECTS, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO ANY MEDICINE APPLICATION, are taught by an experienced team of 30 subject specialists (10 PER CENT ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE), FURTHER SUPPORTED BY FIVE LAB TECHNICIANS to STEM – as in 2017, Concord was in the top three schools in the whole of the UK for STEM support. In fact, while most medicine applicants need a minimum of two science-based A-levels at A grade or above, Concordians will often apply with three sciences and mathematics, with a string of realistic A* predicted grades.

Practise in the field

With a growing focus on research projects to

annual three-day medical residential trip to London, and has previously involved threeweek ‘medicamps’ in Kenya, supporting clinics who work in slums and schools, providing essential health checks for the community.

Take the lead

The Medical Society not only supports students academically with curricular and supercurricular activities, but also develops life

The programme benefits from five medicine university coordinators – each with a specialist area – who are able to provide one-to-one

support in crucial times during the application process. And what better place to study and undergo the competitive application process than in our £11m state-of-the-art Science Hub? STEM subjects, which are essential to any medicine application, are taught by a highly experienced team of 30 subject specialists (10 per academic discipline), further supported by five lab technicians. Students and parents can be further encouraged by the college’s commitment

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HOW ARGUS DID IT Argus Chiu, 19 attended Concord College from 2015-20. He is currently at St George’s, University of London studying medicine Argus was President of the Medical Society while at Concord

Concord’s Medicine Support Programme has a wealth of facilities

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Concord also runs an annual Medical Futures conference for its students and hundreds of other students across the region, attracting top medical schools from around the UK to promote their courses, as well as a wide range of professionals, admissions tutors, and great support and practical activities from The Medic Portal and Medical Mavericks. Many practising alumni and current medical students attend to enrich the day too.

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hroughout my two years of sixth form, I was part of Concord’s Medical Society – a key part of the Medicine Support Programme – which helped me through the medical school application process, and provided me with valuable insights and opportunities. In addition to UCAS support from dedicated and specialist staff, there were a wide range of weekly extracurricular and super-curricular activities and annual events provided on the programme. Personally, I think the Medical Futures conference helped me the most. There were a lot of workshops which helped us prepare for the whole application process – including how to write an effective personal statement and advice on UCAT*. More importantly, I was given the opportunity to speak to different doctors in different fields, which allowed me to gain a wider understanding of the life of doctors in the NHS and private sector. Making valuable connections, I was also lucky enough to be able to shadow one of the doctors – a consultant and the Head of British Trauma Society at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. I now thoroughly appreciate the nature of medicine in practise and how each healthcare professional has a unique role and approach. In the upper sixth, I was lucky enough to be elected as President of the Medical Society, allowing me the opportunity to lead a group of 20 committee members and around 100 prospective medics. This position strengthened my university application and taught me leadership skills and valuable time management skills. Having now completed my first year of medical school, I have come to realise how important it is to manage your time well. Revision for final exams has become more challenging without Concord’s Saturday tests too!

*THE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST (UCAT) IS AN ADMISSIONS TEST USED BY A CONSORTIUM OF UK UNIVERSITIES FOR THEIR MEDICAL AND DENTAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES.

skills; each year the society holds elections for highly contested positions of responsibility, providing significant opportunity to develop leadership skills, teamwork, communication and more. The committee members work closely with the university medics coordinator to plan and deliver a rich and diverse programme of events, such as Twilight Thursdays, Medic Monthly events, Medic Mentorship, TED-Med talks, discussion forums and the management of a dedicated Medical Society VLE platform. Key activities of the Medicine Support Programme include: • Admissions test training for UKCAT, BMAT and formal mock examinations • Interview training and practice (both face-toface and online) • Personal statement and UCAS application support (1:1) • Work experience • Day trips to top UK medical schools • Residential trips • Pre-U Week – UCAS preparation, activities and assessments • Two-week Medicine (and Biomedicine) ‘University Preparation’ summer course • Extensive research opportunities throughout the college

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Gordonstoun’s Principal LISA KERR reveals how the school created a bespoke reintegration programme for pupils returning to boarding life after the second lockdown

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fter a year which turned students’ world upside down, Gordonstoun recognised the need for a different ‘three R’s’: a return to campus, a reconnection with nature and a focus on rebuilding resilience. The school, which famously educated HRH Prince Philip, as well as two further generations of the Royal Family, set about building a mental health recovery curriculum for its 600 pupils in the North East of Scotland.

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AN ALREADY EXTENSIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAMME was

expanded to reconnect students with nature. PARACHUTES, GAZEBOS AND TIPIS WERE ERECTED IN THE CAMPUS WOODLANDS TO PROVIDE NEW SOCIAL SPACES

Planning for students’ return began before term started with Houseparents developing a personalised plan for each student’s reintegration. Houses were reorganised and empty buildings were refurbished to create homely quarantine bubbles. Once back on campus, a return programme was built around the CHIME mental health recovery framework. This has been shown to help people recover from mental trauma by focusing on connectedness, hope and optimism about the future, identity, meaning in life and empowerment. At Gordonstoun, this translated into activities to rebuild friendships, adventures to look forward to, training senior students to be ‘wellbeing watchers’ and art therapy classes. It was all organised in a way which offered a gentle opportunity to get used to school life again.

The great outdoors

Gordonstoun was built upon the idea that the best classrooms don’t have walls; its pioneering approach was the basis for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, and inspiring the Outward Bound movement. This ethos is now more relevant than ever, as an already extensive outdoor programme was expanded to reconnect students with nature. Parachutes, gazebos and tipis were erected in the campus woodlands to provide new outdoor learning and social spaces, boarding houses were given personalised braziers for evening fires and a winter funfair took place on the lawn complete, with a colourful full-sized ferris wheel. To help build resilience following months of

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“I was excited, but also nervous about returning to campus because I hadn’t been with that many people for such a long time. I was glad we didn’t go straight back into lessons, we needed a bit of time just to rebuild our friendships and settle in. The extra time doing activities meant that we were ready to focus once the normal timetable began.”

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Sailing is at the heart of Gordonstoun life, with many voyages taking place on the school’s training vessel, Ocean Spirit of Moray

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containment, young people needed to be challenged – so the outdoor education team was quadrupled in size, Sunday rest days were dispensed in favour of coasteering, the local coastal cliffs were rigged with ropes for abseiling adventures, and a pair of resident swans on the school’s ornamental lake found themselves rudely disturbed by groups of children learning how to paddle a canoe. Every pupil enjoyed several expeditions and a second yacht was chartered to operate alongside the school’s existing sail training vessel, Ocean Spirit of Moray. After rigorous risk assessments and cleaning, Gordonstoun became the only school operating overnight sail-training voyages, the perfect antidote to the stresses of the past months.

Students taking part in a climbing expedition

Food for thought

Lockdown provided the opportunity for some teams within the school to work on new exciting initiatives. With scientific research clearly linking diet with mental and physical performance, the refectory team developed a school menu to match student activities. Gordonstoun’s Phased Learning menu has nutrient-packed breakfasts to boost concentration and memory; a carb and protein bar on Wednesday and Saturday to deliver energy for sporting events; and brain-aiding Omega-3 and antioxidants during assessment periods. But most importantly, the new menu had to taste good, and students gave very honest feedback during regular tasting sessions! Given that a healthy diet is linked to better mental health, the new menu has helped overall wellbeing on campus. You could say that Gordonstoun has lived up to its motto, Plus est en vous (there is more in you). It’s a school which believes that the character traits of resilience, compassion and self-awareness are key to success. Whether by crewing a yacht through a storm, setting off on an expedition with just a backpack, or by becoming a peer mentor in house, this is a school whose boarders develop skills and experiences which last a lifetime. It’s no wonder that it’s experiencing record admissions inquiries and that there’s not a spare bed in the school.

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Students have enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor pursuits since their return to the school

EXTRACURRICULAR

CLASS DISMISSED Independent school life isn’t defined by stellar exam results alone. The extracurricular and cocurricular activities on offer get pupils thinking outside the box, enabling them to truly flourish, writes Charlotte Phillips

or parents considering an independent school for their child, one of the major attractions is the sheer variety and richness of opportunities in and out of the classroom. Different schools have slightly different ways of describing what’s on offer but the main terms you’ll come across are curriculum, co- or extracurricular activities and – perhaps – even the super-curriculum. Curricular activities encompass the timetabled subjects that every ‘educated citizen’ as the government nicely puts it, needs to know. Extracurricular activities, such as music, enrich the school experience

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Co-curricular and extracurricular activities cover just about everything else – a cornucopia of clubs, societies and activities, so varied, numerous and extensive that they generally spill over into break or lunch times as well as taking place before or after school. As Adam Greenwood, Headmaster at South London prep, The Pointer School – which runs more than 50 different clubs and societies each week – explains: “Our expectation is that this is something [all the] children [will] experience and it’s very much seen as part of the school life.”

A deeper dive

Last, but definitively not least, comes the super curriculum. How it works – and, indeed, what it’s called, varies from school to school, but it’s often used to define any activity that drills down into an area of learning in depth. It enables pupils with an interest in a particular subject or area to take their passion well beyond the curriculum, developing skills that will enable them to flourish not just at school, but at university and the workplace. It might involve independent research, hearing from outside speakers or gaining vital

EXTRACURRICULAR Creativity is an essential skill for the future

Elstree School, Berkshire

additional experience that can be so important for those aiming for places on highly competitive courses, such as medicine. “For us, it’s very much about providing that holistic education, and there are so many different aspects which go into supporting a student to be able to develop themselves,” says Dan Machin, Acting Principal at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate in Yorkshire. “[While] the curriculum is a very important part [of this], it’s only a part of what matters.”

It’s all in the mix

At Wellington College in Berkshire, there’s been a conscious decision to ensure that no aspect of learning exists in isolation. Everything’s connected, says Tim Head, Deputy Director of Admissions and Teacher of English. “We didn’t like the thought that the curriculum was something you did in the classroom and was entirely defined by syllabuses laid down by exam boards.” Instead, it’s about “making it clear to everybody that it was a total experience,” he says. Every aspect of learning is “absolutely embedded and central to the learning experience”. At a time when young people face a future that’s unknowable, schools are in the best possible position to make educated guesses (pun intended) about the skills that are likely to be in demand. The way that all these different aspects of education – curricular, coand extracurricular, and super-curricular – are interwoven will give pupils the best possible opportunity to succeed in their future lives. “Technology is changing the way we live and work, just as the industrial revolution (did) 250 years ago,” says Graham Spawforth, Headmaster at Ditcham Park School. As employers’ needs have changed through the subsequent decades and centuries, what – and how – children learn has continued to evolve.

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are in the best possible position to make educated guesses ABOUT THE SKILLS THAT

ARE LIKELY TO BE IN DEMAND creativity, something that will be increasingly sought after by employers. “The curriculum at my school is very much geared towards digital, technological and creative skills because we see these skills sets as being key to equipping our young people with all that they need to thrive in 21st century,” says Graham Spawforth. Pupils at the school have listened to a senior representative from Google talk about what really matters when he’s interviewing potential recruits – namely creativity. Pupils have also helped launch a space balloon 35 metres above the earth’s surface and made – and raced – their own car at Goodwood. There’s a similar wealth of opportunity elsewhere, ensuring that every bright, curious child is able to set out on a voyage of discovery that enables them to follow their dreams. At Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, pupils with an interest in engineering worked with university academics to build a 20-metre

suspension bridge. “They had to work out the mechanics of it and the weight distribution. It was a really practical way of teaching them the subject in a way that you wouldn’t necessarily get from your core physics or maths curriculum,” says Dan Machin. “It’s going to develop your interest and enthusiasm, potentially contribute towards your subject knowledge and your ability to perform in an exam – but it’s really about getting that broader knowledge and taking that forward.”

Look ahead

At Wellington College, in addition to a multitude of clubs, societies and groups includes a pupil-run radio station called – what else? – Duke Box, there’s a drive towards a more collaborative approach to learning. Pupils may carry out research before a lesson, gather round a large table and work together to find the answer to the problem that they’ve

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A major focus at Ditcham Park School, for example, is on encouraging

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EXTRACURRICULAR Schools are starting to measure success outside of the classroom

AT WELLINGTON COLLEGE IN BERKSHIRE, there’s been a conscious decision to ensure that NO ASPECT OF LEARNING EXISTS IN ISOLATION been set. “Their research enables them all to contribute to the discussion,” says Tim Head. Other schools are also rethinking their approach to learning. This September, year seven and eight pupils at Sheffield Girls’ will follow the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate (PSB) which celebrates achievement both within and outside the formal learning environment. This will range from attending clubs, entering challenges and volunteering, to holding positions of responsibility, encouraging others, expressing opinions in groups, independent study, setting targets and volunteering. “Alongside subject knowledge and skills, the PSB celebrates the development of transferable skills that will help the girls succeed at school and beyond – reflecting one of our school’s aims – to future-proof our girls for a changing world,” says Head, Nina Gunson.

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Reap the benefits

Young though they may be, pupils at The Pointer School are flourishing academically and broadening the learning experience as they go. Year two pupils have relished a fully immersive project on chocolate, covering everything from where it comes from to the economics of getting it to the shops – plus making and packaging their own. The school is also rearing chess champions – they’re currently ranked third in the country. Ultimately, it’s the ability to provide a flexible, joined-up and rich experience, spanning everything from lessons to independent research, and bring it all together effectively that makes independent schools so successful, thinks Adam Greenwood. “We can take a much more interesting approach to what you’re learning – and it’s appealing.”

A TRULY SUPER CURRICULUM...

• Tech enthusiasts at Ditcham Park School proved comprehensively that the sky’s not the limit with a space balloon that soared 35 km above the earth’s surface. • 50 Pointer School pupils, the youngest aged just four, are Rubik’s Cube super solvers. Many crack the cube in under a minute. • Middle school pupils at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate plan a takeover of an historic chateau for a cross-curricular project spanning team building and leadership challenges.

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WE HAVE AN INCLUSIVE, RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY where our core values of tolerance, respect and kindness ARE THE FOUNDATIONS THAT THE SCHOOL IS BUILT ON, AND THESE VALUES PERMEATE EVERYTHING WE DO

The student council oversees many aspects of school life at DLD College, including community and charity events

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A GOLD STANDARD EDUCATION

IRFAN LATIF, principal of award-winning school DLD College in London discusses its focus on wellbeing and tolerance, and how the pandemic has been an opportunity for further growth

ndependent schools in Britain are often regarded as the most sought-after establishments in the wider education system, with students keen to reap the benefits of a private education and the outstanding academic record held by many schools in the sector. However, it’s also the achievements and offering beyond the confines of the curriculum which make a school special. DLD College London is unique. It’s a co-ed day and urban boarding school for 14 to 19 year olds in the heart of London, offering an all-round, holistic education leading to a variety of qualifications. It’s the only school in the country to achieve multiple national awards in one year, in recognition of our wellbeing and boarding provision, innovation in pupil voice and international student experience. To have secured these accolades during a pandemic is remarkable. We have an inclusive, respectful community, where our core values of tolerance, respect and kindness are the foundations that the school is built on, and these values permeate everything we do. With many different nationalities represented across our student body, DLD is a diverse, inclusive school, allowing core values of tolerance and respect to embed and grow. Student voice is key to our development, and our student council oversees specific areas of the school, including academic, wellbeing and community and charity events. Student leadership opportunities have enabled pupils to

DLD’s London campus overlooks Westminster and the Thames

develop and shape various initiatives, leading to an enhanced culture of wellbeing and care. We believe in the importance of young people having a strong moral compass and encourage all students to engage with the local area through a number of different projects including working at the local city farm and food bank. Students are also involved in campaigns for the local community centre, have supported children’s charities and raised money for our school charity, the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Our students have reported that they see the value of ‘serving rather than being served’. At the heart of the college is our award-

winning Wellbeing Centre. We’re proud of our work in student personal development, and to be recognised for our proactive and targeted pastoral care. Through the use of AS (Affective Social) Tracking, coaching methods, mentoring, and our new holistic pastoral care model, our dedicated team supports students in their studies, in creating and maintaining friendships, and learning essential life skills. We were delighted to win the Boarding School and Special Judges’ Award categories at the Independent School of the Year Awards 2020 in recognition of our outstanding student wellbeing and innovative provision. The judges recognised our school as one that that is “brimming with energy” and “offers something really special in the sector for its students”. As I reflect on our recent experiences, I see further personal growth and development. The national awards that we’ve won are testament to our staff’s hard work in providing a worldclass education and our students’ resilience and adaptability. We’ve all learnt so much during this unprecedented time – lessons which will stand us in good stead as we move forward. I often talk about character traits such as flexibility, determination and kindness as essentials tools for tomorrow’s professionals, who will lead and shape the future world, and hopefully make it a profoundly better and safer place. Perhaps what we’re all living through will make our students even more successful in this particular quest. independentschoolparent.com

CHOOSING A SCHOOL Many independent schools offer taster days, which will give your child an opportunity to experience the learning environment for themselves

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

Starting your journey ERICA SEARS, admissions manager at The King’s School, Chester, offers advice on how to go about finding the right independent school for your child in the new normal

One of the advantages of independent schools is the smaller class sizes

in the independent sector, how do you know which school is right for your child? The internet is the natural starting point for your research and you can certainly get a good feel for a school from its website and social media channels, while inspection reports, league tables and local reputation might also influence your decision. Online research can help you narrow down choices, but there really is no substitute for seeng a school in person. At the time of writing, it’s looking likely

that schools will be able to return to their usual programme of open days in the autumn, and these are a great way to get an initial feel for what a school has to offer. An independent education is about offering your child opportunities and encouraging them to seize every single one of them, and the open day is your chance to find out how the school does that. So, make the most of it; explore the facilities, speak to staff and pupils, examine the co-curricular programme, ask about trips

hoosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. No matter whether your child is just starting out in reception or you’re thinking about the move to seniors, the range of options can feel overwhelming. Independent or state? Single sex or co-ed? A school that can see your child through from age four to sixth form, or a different school for each stage? The last year and a half has been far from easy but there’s no doubt that independent schools fared well as they faced the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. They were able to switch to online learning almost immediately, ensuring that pupils didn’t miss any teaching time, and established house systems ensured that strong pastoral care was easily continued remotely so that no child felt isolated. Back in the classroom, the advantages of independent education speak for themselves. Small class sizes are a mainstay of private schools and the advantages are as obvious in infants as at sixth form, providing personal teacher attention when it’s most needed. Strong pastoral care also underpins a good independent education; in the best schools, exceptional exam results are achieved by placing as much importance on emotional wellbeing as academic rigour. But with so many schools to choose from

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL In-person school visits are returning this term, both in terms of open days and individual tours

QUESTION TIME

Erica has been admissions manager at King’s for more than �� years. Here, we ask her some of the most insightful questions she’s heard at previous open days at the school Who gets to use the facilities? I remember thinking that this was quite an odd question, but actually there are schools who only allow A-level students to use their 3D printing suite, or only allow first teams to use the gym. That’s absolutely not the case at King’s Chester. When we invest in our facilities, every student benefits.

FOR PARENTS, A PERSONALISED TOUR (with or without your child) means that you can ask THE QUESTIONS THAT REALLY MATTER TO YOUR FAMILY and outside speakers, and find out about the enhanced curriculum that the school offers. However, the virtual open days and Zoom meetings that were born out of the necessity of last year do also still have their place, especially if you’re currently living in a different area, or applying outside the usual cycle. Online visits are now second nature to most Heads, teachers and admissions teams, which can be a huge advantage to a busy family. We also recommend taking advantage of any opportunities to visit the school on a normal school day. For parents, a personalised tour (with or without your child) means that you can ask the questions that really matter to your family, but it also gives you an opportunity to see how the school really operates, and to meet

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the pupils in their natural environment. Many schools also offer taster days and this is a great way for your child to experience the school for themselves. From infants to sixth form, even the shyest child usually comes home full of stories about their new friends and the exciting things they got up to. And, as all parents know, if your child is happy, the decision is all but made for you. Finally, think about what you want for your child. Academic outcomes and leaver destinations will no doubt play a part in your decision making but, ultimately, you want to know that your child will feel happy, safe and nurtured, and be supported to achieve their best. Find out how a school achieves this and you’re on your way to making a decision!

You can find all the latest open day information from leading independent schools on this magazine’s bespoke open days’ website. Whether you’re just beginning your search for an independent school or trying to find the right sixth form for your son or daughter, you can find essential diary dates and take a virtual tour round some of the top schools in the country. Independentschoolopendays.com

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How do you help pupils settle in? I think the answer to this question is very telling of the priorities of a school. At King’s, our transition programme starts early, and continues throughout the first year. From reception to sixth form, we run a series of induction events for both parents and children, and our strong pastoral care system ensures that we get to know each and every child from the very beginning. I don’t suppose there’s any learning support? Not really a question, I know, but it’s a preconception that academically selective schools don’t provide additional support for pupils. That’s absolutely not the case! We have a dedicated learning support department who provide academic, as well as emotional support, to our pupils. We also actively support our higher-achieving pupils to ensure that they continue to be challenged and stretched. What do you like about the school? A simple question that I hear a lot, but I tell parents not to ask me - this is a question for the pupils! Speaking to a school’s pupils will tell you more about the school than a speech from the Head, a prospectus or school website ever will.

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OPPORTUNITIES

An independent school education will enrich your child’s learning experience and provide them with a strong community, says GILLIAN BLAND, Admissions Officer at St Peter’s School, York

he benefits of an independent education are numerous and wellknown. Independent schools are renowned for their outstanding academic results, offering smaller class sizes and academic flexibility complemented by a vast array of cocurricular activities. Studying at an independent school will enable your child to make the most of

Extracurricular activities are a strength of independent schools

their abilities in preparation for a successful, fulfi lled life. For those families who are new to independent education, applying to schools in this sector can be a daunting prospect. Yet the vast array of schools on offer means that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find the right school for your child. The achievement of academic potential is of course central, and independent schools traditionally offer a wider range of subjects at GCSE and A-level, as well as the Extended Project Qualification and SEN support. However, an education based solely on qualifications is limited. One of the main

advantages of an independent education is that children enjoy an all-round educational experience, with skills, interests and values being just as important as good grades. At St Peter’s School, York, we offer more than 80 different cocurricular activities, ranging from Debating and Duke of Edinburgh to Eco Club and Community Action. We want our pupils to establish interests that stay with them for life, as well as learning the skills that will make them stand out in a fast-changing world. Participation is valued above all else, and every child finds something they really love doing. The children are encouraged to try new things and support each other as they grow Independent schools often work to a six-day schedule

OVERVIEW Independent schools provide beautiful learning backdrops

BOARDING ALSO ENABLES CHILDREN

Nurturing each pupil is central to a school’s pastoral care system

to make more time for the things they love. BOARDERS ARE NURTURED

AND SUPPORTED BY A CARING AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY and develop through the school. Independent schools also give pupils the space they need to thrive, with outstanding facilities, soaring architecture, and extensive green campuses providing an inspirational backdrop for your child’s education. St Peter’s School’s 47-acre green campus at the heart of York features industry-recognised sports pitches, sports halls, a swimming pool and a boat house on the River Ouse. With 15 sports and more than 250 sports teams, there really is something for everyone at St Peter’s, and each child can participate and compete at a level which is right for them. Teachers and sports coaches provide the encouragement and support to get the very best out of every pupil, leading to national success across all our main sports in recent years. Wellbeing is central to everything we do at St Peter’s and the house system is at the heart of pastoral care at our school. House parents

and staff take the time to get to know every single individual, allowing them to adapt their approach to each child’s unique characteristics, strengths and areas to develop. Each school house is comprised of pupils from different year groups, fostering relationships and support which will endure for a child’s entire time at the school. As a boarding school, we operate on a full six-day schedule for our older pupils - any less and there wouldn’t be time for all that we do. Longer school days and Saturday school give older children the opportunity to try new things, step out of their comfort zone, and develop intellectual curiosity outside the classroom. After-school activities and parttime boarding options also provide holistic, wrap-around care which is highly valued by busy parents. Boarding also enables children to make more time for the things they love. Boarders

are nurtured and supported by a caring and culturally diverse boarding community, where the children support each other to achieve their true potential. Of course, the best way to understand what it’s really like to study at an independent school is to come and see for yourself. All independent schools welcome families for individual visits throughout the year, as well as hosting open events where you can explore the campus and meet the school’s staff and pupils. You’ll receive advice tailored to your family’s individual needs, including information about different entry points and the opportunities available for your child. independentschoolparent.com

SCHOOL FEES Westonbirt offers plenty of clubs and activities for pupils both before and after school hours

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SCHOOL FEES

A worthwhile investment Independent school fees may seem onerous, but there are many financial paths open to families, writes SIMON BALDERSON, Deputy Head Academic of Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire

t first glance, the cost of independent education looks prohibitively expensive for all but the most well off. However, when one considers the various benefits provided in the all-encompassing approach to education embodied by many independent schools, especially those with a boarding community, it can be significantly more cost-effective than it might initially appear. Add to that the discounts offered by virtually all independent schools as bursaries and scholarships, as well as funding available from charitable organisations, and the entire proposition seems much more enticing. The fee structure at most independent schools is fairly similar, usually being charged by the term. Some charge a flat fee, whereas others increase as the child moves through the school. Whatever the structure, it’s often worth speaking to the bursar, if a different payment plan would suit you. Schools will often try their

MANY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE OFFERED DISCOUNTS, established hardship funds or

deferred payments for families who needed to respond TO FINANCIAL CHANGES BROUGHT ABOUT BY A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES

best to be accommodating and, particularly over the recent pandemic, many will have offered discounts, established hardship funds, or deferred payments for families who needed to respond to financial changes brought about by a change in circumstances.

Around the clock

The overall cost of education is always worth considering, when thinking about whether to send your child to an independent school. Many independent schools provide wraparound care, with breakfast clubs, a longer school day, and a variety of sport, music, clubs, societies, and activities which would incur a cost outside of school. The flexibility of being able to drop your child off early or pick them up later in the afternoon, knowing that they’ve had an active and fulfilling day, is hugely important, and compares favourably to the logstical challenge many families face in ferrying their children between multiple external clubs. At Westonbirt, swim squad and breakfast and politics club start at around 7.30am, while the boarders’ book club, runs late into the evening. Weekend activities are also open to all day pupils, giving families plenty of options, when they need to be flexible.

Town or country?

House prices will often be significantly higher in the catchment area of good state schools and

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so many families pay the cost of education in a mortgage, rather than directly to the school. The pandemic has prompted many families to consider a move to the countryside, and they can be pleasantly surprised by the difference in house prices compared to London, and often with an outstanding school on the doorstep. Boarding, of course, comes at a much higher cost than a day place, but with the peace of mind that your children are being cared for 24 hours a day, with a rich programme of sport and activities, time for completing their homework and socialising with their friends in the evenings and weekends during term time. Many schools have increased the provision of weekly and flexi-boarding over recent years, allowing families access to the many benefits of boarding, but giving much more flexibility to spend quality time with their children.

Bursaries and scholarships

There are multiple routes to find support for independent school fees and many schools are happy to assist families in finding these. Scholarships and exhibitions are available in most schools for outstanding candidates in maths, music, sport, drama, or whatever the

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individual school has chosen to focus on. Each school has its own character and profile, which will affect the nature and value of scholarships, but families might expect to receive a five to 10 per cent discount on fees (although they may go much higher in certain schools), usually with some extra provision, such as sports coaching or music lessons built in to the award. Candidates can expect to go through a selection process, with at least one or two interviews, as well as a test relevant to the subject they’re applying for. In addition to scholarships, bursaries provide a means-tested element, to provide assistance to families who need financial support. These can be anything up to 100 per cent of school fees, depending on the school and the candidate. Families will often be asked to undergo a financial assessment, sometimes conducted by an external company, to establish what the right level of support is. Some schools will have established endowments, with the particular purpose of supporting bursaries, whereas others might find funding from their alumni association or other groups. At Westonbirt, our alumni association, through its memorial bursary, has doubled the number

of children it supports as a direct response to Covid-19 and the need to support parents. There are many trusts and charities which also support children through independent education. The Royal National Children’s Springboard Foundation, for example, has a link with the Boarding Schools’ Association, supporting children who are either in care, or have been identified by their Local Authorities as being ‘in need’, to access boarding school bursary places. Each of these trusts will have a particular focus, possibly to support choral singing, or families from the armed forces, and will have their own application procedures. However, it’s well worth investigating these options to help fund your child’s place.

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HOW I DID IT

Hattie, ��, who has just left Westonbirt, achieved her academic dream when she secured a bursary for sixth form studies at the school. After achieving top grades in her A-levels, she will continue her education with a degree in architecture at the University of Edinburgh this autumn When did you apply for a bursary? In the autumn term, when I was in year 11 at a state secondary school. What did you know about bursaries? Only a small amount, but I knew it was the only way I could achieve my dream of going to Westonbirt for sixth form so I did my research! Did you apply for a bursary at any other schools? No, I only applied to Westonbirt. Do you have bursary provision for the entirety of your school life? The bursary funded me through my sixth form years at Westonbirt. What qualities do you have to have to consider applying for a bursary? I think you have to be motivated as it does take more effort to apply for a bursary but for me that effort more than paid off. It was really my only option for studying at Westonbirt and it was my dream to do that. I also think it helps if you’re confident, but it also helps build your confidence. Which members of staff knew that you had a bursary and did the other pupils know? Some members of staff knew and some peers, but it made absolutely no difference to my experience of being a student at Westonbirt, and I was in no way defined by it. What impact has receiving a bursary had on you and your family? The impact on my life has been huge! I’ve been lucky to experience both the state and the independent sectors for secondary education and so I have direct comparisons of both. For me, an independent education at sixth

AN INDEPENDENT EDUCATION HAS GIVEN ME an amazing set of friends and connections from all walks of life AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, I LITERALLY HAVE A GLOBAL ADDRESS BOOK NOW! form has given me an amazing set of friends and connections from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, I literally have a global address book now! I think that will prove a great stepping stone to university life, as I know that I will meet many different types of people when I go on to study architecture at the University of Edinburgh this year, and I feel well prepared for that now. What was one of the main differences between your previous school and Westonbirt? The teachers at my state school were great, but the small class sizes at Westonbirt meant that teachers

had so much more time for giving me individual attention, and I believe it’s that one-to-one approach that has helped me to gain the grades I did at A-level, meaning that I can now pursue my dream of studying architecture at Edinburgh! Anything else? Also, my close connections with the alumni association at Westonbirt and the bursary they offered have meant that I’ve become the year group rep for our leavers’ year and am tasked with keeping in touch with the school and the alumni association, which is a great opportunity and a role I shall enjoy enormously. independentschoolparent.com

APPLYING Blundell’s is one of Devon’s oldest schools

How to make an entrance

BART WIELENGA, Head of Blundell’s Senior School in Devon discusses how to find the best independent school for your child, navigating the application process, and crucially, how to secure that coveted place 56

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APPLYING With school tours, you can gauge how happy and engaged pupils are

he admissions process can be daunting, but over recent years schools have become infinitely better attuned to collaborating with parents at every stage. What can be confusing is that there are still quite different timings in different parts of the country and the process begins much earlier in and around London, and at the bigger schools, than with schools further from the M25. There certainly are advantages to starting the process early to give yourself time to consider your options, even if you do not have to decide immediately. Making that initial contact with the school, reading the literature, and exploring the website, are all worth getting done early. Quite often, once you have contacted the school, they’ll want to keep in touch with you and they’ll prompt you when important dates are approaching.

Tackling your shortlist

Once the list has been narrowed down to two or three schools, visiting them is imperative – although not always possible, as the pandemic emphasised (though many schools came up with creative solutions!) At Blundell’s, these

visits can take quite different forms. There’s the annual open day, which draws in a big crowd. The advantage of open days is that a family can make a visit relatively anonymously, although the flipside is that you’re less likely to get as much personal attention. We also run regular Saturday guest mornings, which we limit to 10 families at a time. Those are more bespoke and allow you to meet some key staff and to see the specific things you’d like to see. The third option is an individual meeting. Some families go for that first, which isn’t a bad option, but many choose to come to a guest morning or an open day first, if they’re earlier in the process. From our perspective, the admissions process is a personalised one and we try to be as accommodating as possible. At the same time, working collaboratively with your child’s current school is also a priority, and we work hard to build strong relationships with many prep schools to ensure a good line of communication so that the transition is as smooth as it can be. A personal conversation between the Head and the prep school Head is a normal part of the process too. One of the most exciting aspects of running a school is recruiting great pupils, so you will find

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us eager to work with parents to ensure a good fit between the family, the pupil and the school.

HOW HENRY DID IT Charlotte Botting, mum to Henry, shares how they went through the application process while living overseas and during the pandemic Henry won an Exhibitioners’ Award while applying for his place at Blundell’s

s a Devon-based military family, we knew the Navy would post us abroad. While providing fabulous experiences for the children, we also wanted consistency for their education. Our first contact with schools in the local area was via websites and brochures, before we were posted to the US. Blundell’s team shone through, with personal contact that answered the most naive questions… could tortoises board too? We wanted a school that focused on more than grades, and an environment that would inspire learning. Blundell’s Roots and Wings philosophy was perfect, a holistic education, providing the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. Its location allows the children to be day pupils when we were at home or to board close to grandparents. As entrance exams approached, our eldest, Henry, had been in a US school for two and a half years, including one virtually, thanks to Covid. Unable to visit or take exams in person, we relied on phone calls and emails to arrange remote exams. We were concerned that foreign curriculums and lockdown disruptions would disadvantage Henry, but were reassured that the processes were designed to look at the student’s abilities rather than specific teaching. Henry took his entrance exams in his tutor’s garage (due to Covid-19 restrictions). He did brilliantly, receiving an Exhibitioners’ Award! On our return to the UK, we finally got to visit. Henry commented on how familiar it felt and there were no surprises (apart from the amount of beautiful green space). Confirmation that we’d made the right choice came from the students, who were welcoming and enthusiastic. However, for Henry only one concern remained when he started in year seven this term.. how will he choose which activities to do first?

The final decision

If you’re applying to a pre-prep or prep school, Andy Southgate, Head of Blundell’s Prep has some sage advice: “At Blundell’s Prep, we aim to make the admissions process as simple and as stress free as possible, and the key to that is our personal approach towards each individual who expresses an interest in joining our school. “The process itself is very straightforward, with an initial enquiry by phone or email being met with an invitation to tour the school. We believe every family should be given as much time as they need – after all, it’s a big decision, so all tours are individualised and led by the pre-prep Head or the prep Headmaster. “If the tours go well, the next step is a taster day, which is a chance for the child to see if we’re the right school for them, just as we’re looking to make sure that they’ll be able to make the most of all that’s on offer here. It’s a gentle process that focuses more on social interactions rather than formal testing. For children joining us from other schools, we ask for school reports and informal assessments will be completed by class teachers as visiting children join in with the normal lessons alongside their potential new classmates. “There’s no formal entrance exam to get into Blundell’s Prep, but we recognise that we may not be right for every child, so the taster day and meeting with the Headmaster will provide an opportunity to explore any concerns. If all goes well, the acceptance forms are signed, a deposit is paid and a place is secured. Forms will be filled out, uniform appointments booked, and introductions made, all coordinated by our admissions team. As entry to independent schools go, Blundell’s is as welcoming as a family could wish for.” Taster days are available at Blundell’s Prep

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A-level studies will be a challenging chapter in your child’s educational journey. It requires a lot of motivation, dedication and organisation to manage both your studies and the university application process. Make sure that they establish a study and revision routine, organise their study materials and create an effective work space, both in school and at home.

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Even though university might be a few years away, it’s never too early to start thinking about higher education and available study options.

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Ones to WATCH From public relations trailblazers to paralympic medallists, here are some of the independent school alumni making a name for themselves in their chosen fields

JENNIFER OGUNLEYE, 29 ACS International School Hillingdon

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Communications professional at Google I’ve always been creative, inquisitive, a critical thinker and a good communicator, so a career in public relations seemed the obvious choice for me. I’m lucky enough to have worked across healthcare, transport, tech, financial services and property industries, and am now applying the insights learnt to my current role, leading B2B communications at Google. Since winning the award for Outstanding Athlete of the Year at school, being included in this year’s PRWeek PowerBook – which lists the most influential players in the communications industry – has probably been my proudest moment. Mentorship and championing diversity has always been important to me. This has manifested itself in different ways, including setting up the UK Black Comms Network, guest-editing an anti-racist edition of PRWeek, making history with the sheer number of experts of minority heritage who were featured, or hosting the first collaborative Black History Month event including the Black partners from all the Big Four (KPMG, EY, Deloitte & PwC) for the first time ever. I’m privileged to have completed a rigorous diploma like the International Baccalaureate and attended a school like ACS, so I feel it’s important to leverage that privilege for the young professionals coming up next, and have the confidence to say yes to all the opportunities I’ve worked hard to ensure come my way!

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AMBAH SIMPSON, 26 Manchester High School for Girls

AMBAH SIMPSON

Brand Marketing Manager for YouTube at Google Something that was ingrained in me from an early age through my amazing experience at MHSG was how important it is to appreciate diverse cultures. Since then, throughout university and the early stages of my career, I’ve constantly sought out opportunities to advocate for minority groups and drive equality in the technology industry space. I think that it’s fantastic that studying at an all-girls’ school allowed me to truly believe that I can reach for any dream that I may have, despite my gender. These experiences led me to my role at Google, where I amplify the voices of under-represented creators, celebrate them within the YouTube space and support them as they move towards a more optimistic future filled with endless possibilities. My vision for YouTube goes beyond this. I’m aware that there are gaps that are causing challenges within these communities. I hope to close these gaps through my work within the marketing and tech space.

ASWAD KHAN, 26 Abbey College Manchester

Medical Student & international cricket player Attending Abbey College, where I studied A-levels in biology, chemistry, and philosophy and ethics, really prepared me for my journey into medicine. I’m currently in my final year at Medical University Pleven in Bulgaria, where I also hold the role of President of the Association of International Medical Students. Alongside my studies, sport is a very big part of my life, and from the moment I started playing cricket at the age of seven I fell in love with the beautiful game. After living in Bulgaria for three years and qualifying to represent the country, I was honoured to receive my first international cap for Team Bulgaria in the Sofia T20 International Tournament, also taking my first two T20 wickets!

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BEN STEWARD, 23

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, North Yorkshire

BEN STEWARD

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Civil Service Fast Streamer I left QE in 2015, since which I’ve read for a BA and an MSt in History at Oxford, worked as a consultant for an international tech company, and joined the Civil Service via the UK’s top-ranked graduate scheme. The past year has seen me working to support HM Government’s Covid-19 response, and I’m looking forward to engaging with other major public projects soon. My time at QE not only gave me a platform to push myself academically, but also opportunities to widen my horizons, take on meaningful responsibilities, and grow significantly in confidence as a result. I remain grateful for what was a truly unique experience, and am glad that it lives on through the support of the school’s alumni network and the friends I made while there.

ALUMNI SABRINA CHIEN, 27 St Mary’s Cambridge

Junior Specialist, Christie’s Hong Kong Currently working in the Modern & Contemporary Art department, a day in my life ranges from researching and art valuation, to authenticating and examining artworks spanning from the early 1900s to current day. A strong passion for art and history has been ingrained within me since I was young. St Mary’s Cambridge will always have a special place in my heart. It was a place for me to learn, make mistakes, and grow. The principal and teachers’ unconditional support is something I’ll always treasure. I was astounded to find out that St Mary’s launched a brand new A-level subject tailored just for students who wanted to pursue Art History in university, like myself. As a sixth former, they encouraged me to lead museum outreach work with Fitzwilliam, and supported my internship at Cheffins. I am so grateful for the support St Mary’s has given me. The privilege to study there has given me unique opportunities to work towards my dream job.

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VALENTIN PECHNIKOV, 22 Taunton School, Somerset

Quantative Researcher Since leaving school, I’ve graduated top of the class from London School of Economics (LSE) with a BSc in mathematics and economics and have gone on to do a Masters in mathematics and finance at Imperial College London. I’ve just begun my career as a Quantitative Researcher at a hedge fund. I truly believe that my experience at Taunton School International has played a massive role in helping me become the person that I am today. Coming from Russia, I was looking for a school that would offer an unparalleled learning experience, while ensuring well-rounded development outside of the classroom. The Taunton School International one-year IGCSE programme offered just that.

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GEORGIA WILSON, 28 Paralympian I scooped two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. I was a late replacement on the squad for eight-time Paralympic champion Sophie Christiansen. It was an opportunity to further enhance my credentials after winning European freestyle gold in 2019. I started riding aged two, after a physio advised my mum that it’d help me with my balance. My first pony was a Shetland called Diana, who was followed by a pony called Poppy – he was handed down to my sisters when I had outgrown him. I joined the Pony Club and the RDA at Clwyd SRC, attending my first RDA nationals on Aaron, a palomino pony – which gave me the bug for dressage. I also competed with BYRDs Wales team.

GEORGIA WILSON

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ALUMNI REBEKAH WALTON, 22 Repton School, Derbyshire

Javelin thrower & mechanical engineering student Studying at Loughborough University, I’m in an incredibly fortunate position to pursue both my athletic and academic ambitions. I currently train for 25 hours a week, which I balance alongside my degree. Although training is demanding and requires a strict routine, I‘ve recently become the British Senior javelin champion, and finished fifth at the European Under 23’s Athletic Competition, Tallinn. I was once disinterested in engineering as the traditional association with machinery had no appeal. However, Loughborough University has allowed me to combine my passions for STEM and sport, enabling me to undertake further study in Sports Engineering, which I find particularly engaging. As a STEM ambassador, I aspire to encourage more women to consider careers in engineering. I’m grateful to Repton for supporting my journey.

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RHIANNON NEADS, 29

Royal High School Bath GDST, Somerset

Actor, writer & stand-up comedian My time at RHSB prepared me for the many challenges a career in the performing arts can throw at you. I trained as an actor at LAMDA, and have since worked on stage, screen and BBC radio, alongside writing and performing my own work with my award winning comedy duo, Stiff & Kitsch. No two days are the same, and you need flexibility and resilience – skills I learnt in my time at RHSB. Alongside nurturing a growing passion for theatre, the school instilled the idea that any problem can be tackled, giving me the confidence to believe no task is insurmountable, be it recording an animation voiceover from a makeshift wardrobe studio, or figuring out how to write a risk assessment for my first Edinburgh Fringe show!

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GUY LITTLEJOHN, 32

Pocklington School, North Yorkshire

Founder, Facets Commercial Consulting Ltd Studying at Pocklington gave me the springboard to build my business, as the multi-channeled education and facilities taught me to consistently push myself. I studied marketing (specialising in social media commercialisation) at Newcastle University before moving to London to embark on a career commercialising a variety of digital services and technology products. Then my fiancé and I moved to Cheshire, and the diverse nature of my upbringing and career has allowed me to have a unique outlook on how to scale my business and the businesses of our clients. Multi-disciplinary, but connected channels driven by specialists working across a parttime business model, allow us to adapt to the regular ebbs and flows of the commercial world in a fast paced digital industry.

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ALUMNI GASHIRAI MBIZVO, 33 Sherborne School, Dorset

GASHIRAI MBIZVO

Neurology registrar doctor I recently submitted my PhD thesis specialising in epilepsy, at Edinburgh University. My time at Sherborne gave me an unspoken confidence that I could do whatever I want in this life, as long as I work at it. I had a fantastic biology teacher (Dr Wadham), who made the human body so fascinating that I decided to pursue a career surrounding human biology. I read medicine at Liverpool, having undertaken an intercalated Master of Research degree, which I graduated from with Distinction. Working as a doctor has been hugely rewarding. I was recently having some confidence issues about my PhD. The confidence boost I needed came from my mentor, who simply asked – “what school did you go to?” I responded: “Sherborne”. He then said “exactly”. Soon after, I was invited up to the Scottish Parliament to present my PhD work.

EMILY ACKLAND, 24 Exeter School, Devon

Entrepreneur After studying food marketing at Reading University and working in London for a year, I realised how disconnected people are from where food comes from. To bridge this gap, I launched a milk brand, The Udder Stuff, based from my family dairy farm in Devon. Consumers can purchase farm-fresh milk and milkshakes via a self-service vending machine, knowing they’ve been produced just up the road. Having taken part in Young Enterprise at school, it fired up my passion for running my own business. The variety of tasks, from accounts to marketing and people management to communication means no two days are the same! The skills learnt at school and university have given me the confidence and knowledge to grow my brand. udderstuff.co.uk

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JOSH TURNER, 30 Ipswich School JOSH TURNER

Social entrepreneur Since leaving school I founded Stand4 Socks, an award-winning social enterprise that seeks to change the world, one pair of socks at a time. Having dyslexia meant that I struggled with the academic side of education, but Ipswich School was very supportive and I’ve been starting businesses since I was eight. I went on to study business, and received multiple grad scheme offers. Unfortunately, I was sacked on Christmas Eve, and fell through the benefits system – which led me to focus on what I was good at. I started a business using my creativity to support homeless people in a sustainable way. To date, we’ve donated more than 150k pairs of antibacterial socks to the homeless, partnered with some of the largest organisations in the world, and scaled our brand, SockOn, globally. stand4socks.com independentschoolparent.com

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The Mount School York Adrienne Richmond, Principal of the UK’s only all-girl Quaker School: We strongly believe in empowering girls to accept and be comfortable with who they are. We know girls can and they do at The Mount

he Mount School York are committed to bringing out the best in every girl in all that she does. At The Mount girls take centre stage to pursue their personal excellence, they develop their academic and social talents to the full, within a happy and supportive community. Girls learn from a young age that they are a valued member of our community. Underpinned by our Quaker ethos, girls are respected and valued as an individual allowing them to be themselves, discover their talents and know they can. Our girls are happy; they trust in their choices and grow in self-esteem. They focus their energy on their learning and enjoyment. Within the classroom we instil our girls with a love of learning by teaching them in a way suited to girls. A bespoke approach to

Pupils are encouraged to freely explore topics and ideas that interest them, free of ‘gender-stereotypes’, sparking their interests and desire to achieve. The School’s curriculum encourages the girls’ natural enthusiasm for learning and funnels their curiosity to delve more deeply into their topic of interest. There is a focus on open ended activities giving girls the chance to consolidate their learning in confidence. “Girls’ education is a specialised field. The confidence and security girls gain within our all-girls setting means they are free to focus their energies on their learning. Mount girls are empowered to think independently, follow their passions and make a positive contribution to our changing world,” added Adrienne. To arrange an individual visit please see website www.mountschoolyork.co.uk

teaching and learning along with a range of exciting activities and opportunities, equip girls with the skills, ambition and confidence to succeed.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate

An Excellent rated (ISI) school welcoming children aged 3 months to 19 years. Find out how we can help support your child to achieve their aspirations in our unique prep, middle and senior four-school model. Call to arrange a private tour or join us at our next open day on 2 October 2021.

Shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts and Independent Pre School of the Year.

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FROM CONGESTION ZONE

TO SPACE TO BREATHE

For example, it takes only 40 minutes by train to get from the traffic and pollution of London’s Charing Cross Station to the open air of Tonbridge. Our beautiful and historic campus has some of the finest facilities of any school in the country, from award-winning academic buildings to 150 acres of superbly-maintained playing fields. Here there is space to think, to grow, to thrive, to breathe.

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aving adapted the best aspects of bricks-and-mortar schooling to the online environment back in 2016, My Online Schooling is pioneering the British online education space by offering a rich, inclusive and internationally-accessible British education where pupils are respected as individuals, enjoy learning and are empowered to thrive in the 21st Century. My Online Schooling was founded in 2016 as a team of one, with Founder and CEO Tom Crombie delivering lessons on his laptop from a cafe in Edinburgh. Today, they are proud to be a truly global online school, delivering the best of British education online to over 1,500 pupils across their EMEA (UK, Europe, Middle-East and Africa) and Asia Pacific schools. Offering live, fully-interactive online lessons from Key Stage 2 through to International GCSE and A Level, the school connects pupils ages 7 to 18 with top quality school teachers who deliver the

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internationally-renowned English National Curriculum. My Online Schooling pupils go on to achieve International GCSE and A Level qualifications, with all learning being completely accessible from home or their chosen learning space. Pupils at My Online Schooling choose from a diverse range of academic and creative subjects, including modern foreign languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin. Through their flexible live timetable, small class sizes, transformational teachers and additional support provision, the school ensures their pupils receive the individual attention and guidance they need to truly flourish. Online school pupils are uniquely placed to forge friendships with classmates from all corners of the globe in their virtual classrooms, bringing an international perspective to every lesson. More than this, their weekly school assemblies, virtual common room, whole school events, house meetings and free after school clubs all help to facilitate that much needed sense

of community, taking the ‘distance’ out of remote learning. Central to the ethos of the school is their commitment to inclusion, accessibility and pupil wellbeing. My Online Schooling introduced their Learning & Wellbeing Support Hub in 2019, offering further targeted support for children with Special Education Needs. The Hub features specialised lessons such as reading and writing support, as well as sessions led by their Autism Specialist. Their Hub lessons allow pupils to create a curriculum tailored to their own unique needs and educational goals. My Online Schooling was founded on the principles of innovation, individualism, inclusivity and internationalism. Since 2016, they have become one of the world’s fastest growing online British schools, with an established track-record of transforming both the educational and personal lives of young people and their families across the globe. Through their innovative and progressive approach, My Online Schooling ensures their pupils are not only academically prepared, but will be enquiring and caring citizens of the 21st century with the emotional literacy to engage in creating a better future for all. www.myonlineschooling.com

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Girls 3-18 | Boys 3-13 Oswestry | Shropshire

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Transforming boys’ lives through education… Whitgift is one of Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools for boys aged 10 to 18. Set in 45 acres of parkland, we offer pathways for IB and A Levels. To find out more about our School, please visit our website.

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Prestfelde School London Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6NZ

Head Teacher: Mrs Fiona Orchard Admissions: Miss Pamela Roberts admissions@prestfelde.co.uk 01743 245400 Boys and girls, 3-13 years TOTAL PUPILS: 348, boys 199, girls 149 Day with optional Flexi-Boarding available 3 nights per week FEES: Nursery – Day from £780-£3,180 per term, Pre-Prep – Day from £3,400£3,540. Prep – Day from £4,630-£5,630 per term, Flexi Boarding from £34 per night. Senior – Day from £ 5,700-£5,730 per term, Flexi Boarding from £34 per night. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective, Informal Assessment on Taster Days GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

School Philosophy: Shrewsbury’s thriving and forward-thinking prep school of choice, Prestfelde has established itself as a leading prep school committed to promoting a love of learning in all boys and girls within a happy flourishing community which works hard to celebrate pupils’ achievements and efforts. Prestfelde provides over 340 pupils with first-class facilities and a highly progressive and inclusive education. Superbly located in 30 acres of parkland close to Shrewsbury.

Open Days: Friday 1 October 2021 and termly. Prospective families welcome for private tours by appointment. www.prestfelde.co.uk

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INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING EDUCATION FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGED 7-18 YEARS

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Go your own way At Abbot’s Hill, pupils leave at �� with more than just qualifications – they leave with perspective, purpose and a strong sense of self

bbot’s Hill is a school with a unique personality. Founded more than 100 years ago to ‘educate young women of character’. This is an inclusive school that embraces diversity, developing kind, resilient and discerning pupils who are ambitious for themselves and each other. The school places great value on the development of the individual. On providing an education fit for the modern world pupils leave as confident, compassionate citizens who will go onto make significant and lasting contributions to others throughout their lives. The school’s value-added score is superb: with a broadly comprehensible intake, all pupils make excellent progress and the GCSE results reflect this. Some head off to highly selective sixth forms. The majority choose A-levels as their next step, although some choose different routes into practical or vocational courses or apprenticeships. What the girls have in common is early leadership experience (no waiting for the glories of year 13), a diverse array of future hopes and ambitions, and the maturity and work ethic to achieve these. Where has this maturity been derived? How are they prepared for ‘life beyond’ Abbot’s Hill? In large part, it’s because of what they do beyond the regimen of traditional examination specifications. Results matter: of course they do. The school wants the girls to have the widest possible range of choices ahead of them, and good results equal choices. However, how you arrive at these good results is what matters, and Abbot’s Hill believes that happy pupils learn best. Pupils develop skills of collaboration and cooperation through a broad and rich curriculum. Activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme, Young Enterprise, the prep and senior prefect roles, school council, community and charity programmes, and the vast array of clubs and societies – from 3D printing to marketing to coding – ensure that

The focus at Abbot’s Hill is on developing the individual

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embraces diversity, developing kind, resilient and discerning pupils WHO ARE

AMBITIOUS FOR THEMSELVES Abbot’s Hill leavers are well equipped with essential life skills. Positive relationships are at the heart of a successful school: at Abbot’s Hill, the sense of being part of an extended family and caring community, coupled with the care and dedication of the staff, means that girls thrive from an early age. The particularly high standard of pastoral care provides girls with the foundations needed to move on with confidence, to lead happy and successful teenage and adult lives while striking the balance of looking after themselves and others. Authentic and true to the spirit of its

founders, and yet looking ahead to the challenges of the fast-paced 21st century world, the school is asking itself what ‘character’ means in a post-Covid world. With examinations stripped away for the second year in a row, perhaps it’s fair to say that ‘character’ doesn’t begin and end with a set of numbers on a piece of paper. It begins at Abbot’s Hill with young women poised and confident, ready for whatever comes their way. Registrations are now open for all autumn term open events. Prep open morning: 24 September; whole school open afternoon: 25 September. abbotshill.herts.sch.uk independentschoolparent.com

The King’s School in Macclesfield

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Alderley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4SP

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OPEN MORNING Saturday 2nd October 2021 Book online to join us in person at 9am, 10am and 11am

Head Teacher: Mr Jason Slack Admissions: Mrs Caroline Johnson admissions@kingsmac.co.uk 01625 260000 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 3-18 years 1,275

Day Pre-Prep – Day from £3,670 per term. Prep – Day from £3,670 per term. Senior and Sixth Form – Day from £4,530 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entrance examination for all entry points. TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: King’s is a vibrant co-educational community of children

aged 3 to 18 and our curriculum is designed to keep pupils involved, stimulated and eager to learn. We encourage initiative, a thirst for learning and celebrate success. We help create confident and self-motivated young people who are fully prepared for the challenges of the future.

a co-ed school for children aged 3-13, with bursary funding from Year 3 for those who need it, in Battersea, London

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Upton House School 115, St. Leonard’s Road, Windsor, SL4 3DF

Head Teacher: Mrs Rhian Thornton Admissions: Mrs Deborah Bates registrar@uptonhouse.org.uk info@uptonhouse.org.uk 01753 862 610 Boys and girls, 2-11 years TOTAL PUPILS: 286, boys 96, girls 190 TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery please see website for details. Transition children – £3,230-£4,035 per term. Forms 1 and 2 – £4,035 per term. Forms 3 and 4 – £5,375 per term. Forms 5 and 6 – £5,400 per term. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. GENDER/AGES:

School Philosophy: With high academic standards, high calibre staff and

excellent pastoral care, Upton House children blossom and have a zest for life, continually learning and developing their abilities, interests and talents within a caring and supportive environment. Upton children thrive in the modern world and are invited to think outside the box.

INSPIRING EVERY INDIVIDUAL Tailored, virtual learning and support in small class sizes. Barnet / Independent / Co-educational / Ages 11–18

Open Days: Saturday, 9 October at 10am (Virtual Open Morning) www.uptonhouse.org.uk

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LONDON

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

Map not to scale.

London Northwood

Hendon Harrow

Highgate

Snaresbrook

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Harrow on 44 the Hill

Wembley

11 12

Hampstead

14 13 15

Camden St John’s Wood

Regent’s Park Marylebone 9

Ealing

Bayswater

Notting Hill 4

Gunnersbury

Richmond

Central London

Kensington Belgravia 5 6 31 32

West Kensington Knightsbridge

Fulham

49 Staines

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South Kensington 36 40383937

Battersea 30

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Clapham

Balham

43 Hampton

Dulwich 22

Eltham

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Catford 21

Wimbledon

Wimbledon Village

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South Croydon

West London

CHISWICK 1 Arts Educational Schools 2 The Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys EALING 3 Saint Augustine’s Priory School HAMMERSMITH 4 Godolphin & Latymer School KENSINGTON 5 Hawkesdown House School 6 Kensington Park School MARYLEBONE 7 Wetherby Senior School NOTTING HILL 8 Southbank International School, Kensington REGENT’S PARK 9 Portland Place School WESTMINSTER 10 Davies Laing & Dick College

North West London

HAMPSTEAD 11 Collège Français Bilingue de Londres 12 Devonshire House Preparatory School

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13 Lyndhurst House School 14 University College School Junior 15 University College School Senior MILL HILL 16 Mill Hill School

North London

HIGHGATE 17 Avenue Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School 18 Channing Junior School 19 Channing Senior School

East London SNARESBROOK 20 Forest School

South East London

CATFORD 21 St Dunstan’s College DULWICH 22 Alleyn’s School 23 Dulwich Prep London 24 Dulwich College 25 James Allen’s Girls’ School 26 James Allen’s Preparatory School

ELTHAM 27 Eltham College SYDENHAM, 28 Sydenham High School

STREATHAM 41 Northwood Senior WANDSWORTH 42 Dolphin School

South West London

Greater London

BATTERSEA 29 Emanuel School 30 Newton Prep BELGRAVIA 31 Eaton House Belgravia Pre-Prep School 32 Eaton House Belgravia Prep School CLAPHAM 33 Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School 34 Eaton House The Manor Pre-Prep and Prep FULHAM 35 Parsons Green Prep KNIGHTSBRIDGE 36 More House School SOUTH KENSINGTON 37 Mander Portman Woodward 38 Queen’s Gate School 39 St Nicholas Prep Scool 40 St Philip’s Prep School

HAMPTON 43 The Lady Eleanor Holles School HARROW ON THE HILL 44 Orley Farm School CROYDON 45 Trinity School SOUTH CROYDON 46 Whitgift School RICHMOND 47 King’s House School 48 Old Vicarage School STAINES 49 Staines Preparatory WEMBLEY 50 Lycée International De Londres

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West London - North West London

West London

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

Chiswick, W4 1LY Headteacher: Julie Spencer 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

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pembridgehall.co.uk

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

isllondon.org

Kensington Park School SENIOR

Kensington, W2 4AT Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

kps.co.uk

Kensington Park School 6TH FORM

South Kensington, SW7 5JP Headteacher: Mr Paul Vanni

kps.co.uk

Kensington Wade School NURSERY • PRE-PREP

Kensington, W14 8PU Headteacher: Jo Wallace

kensingtonwade.com

Latymer Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

latymerprep.org

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

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

latymer-upper.org

Lionheart School PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

West Kensington, W14 0HB Headteacher: Ms Kate Cullinan

lionheart-education.com

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

Kensington, SW7 2DG Headteacher: Didier Devilard

lyceefrancais.org.uk

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

portland-place.co.uk

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

mariamontessori.org

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

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

norlandplace.com

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

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

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Marylebone, NW1 6JF Deputy Head: Ms Rebecca Stewart

abercornschool.com

Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

qcl.org.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

rpps.co.uk

Saint Augustine’s Priory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

sapriory.com

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

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

stbenedicts.org.uk

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

Ealing, W5 2XP Headteacher: Rob Simmons

stbenedicts.org.uk

St James Prep School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

West Kensington, W14 8SH Headteacher: Kris Spencer Total pupils: 250

St James Senior Girls’ School

hawkesdown.co.uk

abercornschool.com

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

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 Total pupils: 550

millhill.org.uk/belmont

Brampton College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

stjamesgirls.co.uk

bramptoncollege.com

St Paul’s Girls’ School

The Cavendish School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

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

Southbank International School, Kensington

Devonshire House Preparatory School

spgs.org

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

Notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU Headteacher: Siobhan McGrath

southbank.org

Southbank International School, Westminster SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

southbank.org

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

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

Notting Hill Prep School

Thomas’s Kensington

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

nottinghillprep.com

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

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

Sylvia Young Theatre School

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

Abercorn Prep

West Kensington, W14 8SH Headteacher: Sarah Labram

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

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

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

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Abercorn School

Abercorn Pre-Prep

Harvington Prep School

Hawkesdown House School

North West London

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Notting Hill & Ealing High School Senior

harvingtonschool.com

wetherbysenior.co.uk

abercornschool.com

nhehs.gdst.net

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

London W1U 2QU Headteacher: Mr Josiah Silvester Total pupils: 400

Queen’s College London

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

DAY • BOYS

qcps.org.uk

stjamesprep.org.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wetherby Senior School

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

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

mariamontessori.org

Marylebone, W1H 2EA Headteacher: Mr Nick Baker

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

Westminster, W1B 1QR Headteacher: Paul Wood

greatbeginningsnursery.com

Kensington, W8 5RJ Headteacher: Ms Joanna Ebner

thomas-s.co.uk

cavendishschool.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hampstead, NW3 6AE Headteacher: Stephanie Piper

devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

Fine Arts College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

hampsteadfinearts.com

Francis Holland School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

fhs-nw1.org.uk

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

Mill Hill, NW7 1QR Headteacher: Mrs Kate Simon Total pupils: 188

Orchard House School

Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School

millhill.org.uk/grimsdell

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

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

heathfieldhouse.co.uk

Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Nursery

independentschoolparent.com

orchardhs.org.uk

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

wetherbyschool.co.uk

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

hallschool.co.uk

LONDON

Inspiring Hearts & Minds

Open Morning 2 October 2021 Online Open Events throughout September & October Booking required for all events: www.jags.org.uk 100% bursaries available from Year 7 entry

James Allen’s Girls’ School 144 East Dulwich Grove London SE22 8TE s 020 8693 1181 independentschoolparent.com

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

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

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

sarumhallschool.co.uk

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

South Hampstead High Junior

King Alfred School

shhs.gdst.net

herewardhouse.co.uk

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

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

kingalfred.org.uk

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

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

lyndhursthouse.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Hampstead, NW3 5RN Headteacher: Mrs Gabrielle Solti

West Hampstead, NW6 4SN

mariamontessori.org

Mill Hill School 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

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

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

St Anthony’s Preparatory School Hampstead, NW3 6NP Headteacher: Mr Paul Keyte Total pupils: 295

stanthonysprep.org.uk

St. Anthony’s School For Girls

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, N7 7RU

pghs.co.uk

Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep

St Andrew’s Montessori

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

annemount.co.uk

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

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

Islington, N1 0LL Headteacher: Pamela Harries

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Islington, N1 1BQ Headteacher: Samantha Rawson

standrewsmontessori.com

St Paul’s Steiner School

channing.co.uk

Dwight School London

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

thegowerschool.co.uk

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

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

gpps.org.uk

Highgate, N6 4PH Headteacher: Mrs Diane Hecht

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

Hampstead, NW3 6XH Headteacher: Mr Mark Beard Total pupils: 848

ucs.org.uk

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

clsb.org.uk

Dallington School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

London, EC1V 0BQ Headteacher: Maria Blake

dallingtonschool.co.uk

Ecole Jeannine Manuel School 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 mariamontessori.org

University College School Senior

City of London School for Girls

City of London School

University College School Junior

ucs.org.uk

catseducation.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

clsg.org.uk

ucs.org.uk

PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

The Gower School

highgateschool.org.uk

swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk

Central London

dwightlondon.org

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

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

CO-ED

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

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

Vita et Pax Preparatory School

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

St Mary’s School

The Swaminarayan School

salcombeprep.co.uk

CO-ED

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School

stmh.co.uk

Enfield, N14 4P Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Davies

Cats College London

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

St Christopher’s School

st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk

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

Channing Senior School

channing.co.uk

stanthonysgirls.co.uk

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

Salcombe Prep School

vitaetpax.co.uk

London,NW11 7SX Headteacher: Mr Donal Brennan

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Islington, N1 2QH Headteacher: Stephanie Jansen

Highgate, N6 5JR Headteacher: Miss D Hamalis Total pupils: 335

Highgate, N6 5HF Headteacher: Lindsey Hughes Total pupils: 650

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Nancy Reuben Primary School

nrps.co.uk

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

avenuenursery.com

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

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

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PREP • JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Southbank International School, Hampstead

St John’s Wood Pre-Preparatory School

PLAYGROUP • PRE-NURSERY • NURSERY • DAY CO-ED

Andover Pre School

Palmer’s Green High School

stpaulssteinerschool.org

shhs.gdst.net

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

mulberryhouseschool.com

North London

northbridgehouse.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

thevillageschool.org.uk

Canonbury, N1 2NQ Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Taylor

Hampstead, NW3 5SS Headteacher: Victoria Bingham

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead

SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

South Hampstead High Senior

southbank.org

mariamontessori.org

North Bridge House School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Avenue Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead Hampstead, NW3 5NW

saintchristinas.org.uk

The Village School

Hornsey Rise, N19 3AD

The Montessori House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Muswell Hill, N10 3LS Headteacher: Paul Jowett

montessori-house.org.uk

Norfolk House School

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 •

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

BOYS • CO-ED

norfolkhouseschool.org

forest.org.uk

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

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

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LONDON

ST PHILIP'S SCHOOL An outstanding prep school for boys aged 7-13

Inspirational teaching in a warm and nurturing environment that delivers exceptional results For admissions please contact

Fi Kaye: f.kaye@stpschool.co.uk

St Philip's School 6 Wetherby Place London SW7 4NE

www.stpschool.co.uk independentschoolparent.com

LONDON

East London - South East London - South West London Gatehouse School

James Allen’s Girls’ School

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

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

gatehouseschool.co.uk

jags.org.uk

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

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

Oakfield Preparatory School 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

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

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

rosemeadprepschool.org.uk

St Dunstan’s College

South East London

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

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

stdunstans.org.uk

Alleyn’s School

Dulwich, SE22 8SU Headteacher: Jane Lunnon Total pupils: 1,009

alleyns.org.uk

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

London, SE8 3DE Principal: Alison Baines

bellerbys.com

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

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

blackheathhighschool.gdst.net

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

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

blackheathprepschool.com

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

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

colfes.com

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

Dulwich, SE21 7AA Headteacher: Miss Louise Davidson Total pupils: 830

dulwichpreplondon.org

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

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

dulwich.org.uk

Eltham College Junior School PREP • DAY • BOYS

Eltham, SE9 4RW Headteacher: Mr Edmund Cavendish

elthamcollege.london

Eltham College 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

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

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: 666

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 NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW3 5NW

Barnes, SW13 9QL

barnesmontessori.co.uk

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

Wandsworth, SW12 8NR Headteacher: Miss Jo Townsend (maternity leave) Deputy and Acting Head: Mrs Caron Mackay Total pupils: 631

northwoodschools.com

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

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

cameronhouseschool.org

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

Clapham, SW4 0DX

montessoriclapham.co.uk

Clapham, SW4 9EH

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

Collingham College

GENDER/AGES:

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

TOTAL PUPILS:

Clapham Park Montessori NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

montessoriclapham.co.uk

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

collingham.co.uk

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

Boys, 4-13 years 133

Day Pre-Prep: £6,495 per term. Prep: £7,285 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Selective, by assessment and/or interview. Main entry points are 4+ and 7+, we do offer occasional places in other years. TYPE: FEES:

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Nicola Baldwin

dolphinschool.org.uk

The Dominie PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

hernehillschool.co.uk

James Allen’s Preparatory School

Donhead School

thedominie.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

jags.org.uk

donhead.org.uk

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Lyndhurst House Preparatory School

Barnes Montessori Nursery

Battersea, SW11 4DX Headteacher: Anne O’Doherty

Dulwich, SE22 8TE Headteacher: Finola Stack Total pupils: 300

Dulwich, SE22 8TE Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hutchinson Total pupils: 1130

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

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.

Open Days: Please see website for details www.lyndhursthouse.co.uk/tour www.lyndhursthouse.co.uk

LONDON

Devonshire House Pre-Prep & Prep School & The Oak Tree Nursery for Children from 2½

‘A lovely, caring environment with dynamic and engagingly creative teachers’ (Junior School Parent)

Open Mornings: Thursday 14th October & Thursday 4th November 2021 at 10:00am To register for an open morning please visit our website or contact Admissions Telephone: 020 7435 1916 Email: enquiries@dhprep.co.uk Website: www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk

2 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, NW3 6AE independentschoolparent.com

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LONDON South West London

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

Belgravia, SW1W 9BA Headteacher: Mr Huw May

eatonhouseschools.com

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

Belgravia, SW7 5QH Headteacher: Mr Huw May

eatonhouseschools.com

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

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mr Oliver Snowball

eatonhouseschools.com

Eaton House The Manor Nursery NURSERY • CO-ED

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mrs Roosha Sue

eatonhouseschools.com

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

Clapham, SW4 9RU Headteacher: Mr David Wingfield and Mrs Sarah Segrave

eatonhouseschools.com

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

Belgravia, SW1W 9PY

eatonsquareschool.com

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

Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX

eatonsquareschool.com

Eaton Square Nursery School Pimlico

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 3JJ Headteacher: Miss Di Steven

fulhamprep.co.uk

Fulham Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Neil Lunnon

fulhamprep.co.uk

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

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

Glendower Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

glendowerprep.org

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

Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

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

Wimbledon, SW20 8HF Headteacher: Timothy Hobbs

hsw.co.uk

The Hampshire School Early Years NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Chelsea, SW7 4NX

thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk

The Hampshire School, Chelsea PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ

eatonsquareschool.com

thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk

Eaton Square School

The Harrodian School

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

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

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

Barnes, SW13 9QN Headteacher: James Hooke

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

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

hurlinghamschool.co.uk

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

Finton House

King’s College School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

fintonhouse.org.uk

kcs.org.uk

Francis Holland School

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

fhs-sw1.org.uk

knightsbridgeschool.com

Fulham Senior School

L’Ecole de Battersea

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

Fulham, W14 9SD Headteacher: Will Le Fleming

Battersea, SW11 3DS Total pupils: 250

independentschoolparent.com

Please book your visit at channing.co.uk/admissions

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

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

fulhamprep.co.uk/phase/senior

4+ ENTRY

kensingtonprep.gdst.net

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

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

JUNIOR SCHOOL Open Days 2021

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

falknerhouse.co.uk

Girls enjoying success!

gardenhouseschool.co.uk

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

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham Pre-Prep School

INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 4-18

Highgate, N6 5JR

channing.co.uk

lecoledespetits.co.uk

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Independent Day School for Boys Co-Educational Sixth Form Croydon

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LONDON South West London

L’Ecole des Petits

St Nicholas Prep School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • 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

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

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: Ms Faith Hagerty Total pupils: 200

stnicholasprep.co.uk

St Paul’s Juniors PREP • DAY • BOYS

Barnes, SW13 9JT Headteacher: Maxine Shaw Total pupils: 439

stpaulsschool.org.uk

St Paul’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

Newton Prep

Sinclair House School, Preparatory

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Noah’s Ark Nursery School

Streatham & Clapham Prep School - Prep and Nursery

newtonprepschool.co.uk NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW11 6QW Headteacher: Mrs N Baldwin

noahsarknurseryschools.org.uk

Northcote Lodge PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

schs.gdst.net

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

Streatham & Clapham High School - Senior

Oliver House School

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

northcotelodge.co.uk

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

schs.gdst.net

The Study Preparatory School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

Battersea, SW11 4LH Headteacher: Kirsty Sewell

thestudyprep.co.uk

Parsons Green Prep

PREP • DAY • BOYS

thekindergartens.com PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Fulham, SW6 4LJ Headteacher: Mr Matthew Faulkner Total pupils: 160

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

Sussex House 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

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

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

Queen’s Gate School

Thomas’s Fulham

putneyhigh.gdst.net

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

therocheschool.com/nurseryschools

The Roche School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW Headteacher: Mrs Vania Adams

therocheschool.com

independentschoolparent.com

Girls enjoying success!

stpaulsschool.org.uk

morehouse.org.uk

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

South Kensington, SW7 1PT Headteacher: Ms Jill Walker

thomas-s.co.uk

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

thomas-s.co.uk

SENIOR SCHOOL Open Days 2021 11+ ENTRY

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

Please book your visit at channing.co.uk/admissions

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

INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 4-18

The Bank, N6 5HF Highgate, N6 Highgate, 5HF channing.co.uk

ursulineprep.org

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LONDON

International bilingual school in London from Nursery to Year 10

The education at CFBL and the learning experiences our pupils have outside the classroom prepare them for leadership roles, no matter where they go next. * in the class of 2021 - more than 67% of the Oxbridge applicants from Lycée International de Londres are CFBL Alumni

- Concordia University (Montreal) - McGill University - University of British Colombia (UBC) - Sciences Po - University of Toronto

- Colombia University - Sc.Po. (New York) - Georgetown University (Washington, DC)

- Central St Martins (UAL) - Imperial College London - King’s College London - UCL - University of London

University of Bath University of Bristol University of Exeter University of Cambridge UWE (Bristol)

Classes prépas (Henri IV, Ste Genevieve, Louis le Grand) Ecole Polytechnique (Bachelor de l’X) Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne EPFL-Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne EDHEC ESCP Business School Leiden University (Netherlands) Université Paris Dauphine

Give your child the opportunity to learn in an OUTSTANDING school where well-being and multilingualism are the top priorities

Never too young to be bilingual

www.cfbl.org.uk info@cfbl.org.uk

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LONDON

South West London - Greater London Westminster Abbey Choir School

Twickenham Preparatory School

PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

Westminster Cathedral Choir School

Harrow

westminster-abbey.org/choir-school

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

choirschool.com

Westminster School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

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 NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

whitehouseschool.com

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

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

wimbledonhigh.gdst.net

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

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

alpha.harrow.sch.uk

Harrow School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

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

harrowschool.org.uk

The John Lyon School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

johnlyon.org

Orley Farm School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk

Quainton Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

quaintonhall.org.uk

youngenglandkindergarten.co.uk

ACS Hillingdon International School

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: 1550

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

Hillingdon

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

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

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

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

hamptonprep.org.uk

holycrossprepschool.co.uk

Hampton School

Kingston Grammar School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

hamptonschool.org.uk

kgs.org.uk

The Lady Eleanor Holles School

Marymount International School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

lehs.org.uk

twickenhamprep.co.uk

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

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Emanuel School Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1HS

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

marymountlondon.com

Head Teacher: Mr Robert Milne MA Admissions: Mrs Lucy Walker BA admissions@emanuel.org.uk enquiries@emanuel.org.uk 020 8870 4171 Boys and girls, 10-18 years 1,000, boys 500, girls 500 TYPE: Day FEES: Senior – Day from £6,715 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 24, Sixth Form – 16 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Durham. Some also overseas (e.g. USA). FAITH: Church of England. MOTTO: Pour Bien Desirer (The Noble Aim). ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entry at 10+, 11+ and Sixth Form. School’s own exam and interview, headteacher’s reference and latest school report. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: It is our vision that pupils are happy, confident and kind,

demonstrating high aspirations in all that they do. Pupils, parents and teachers work together to ensure lessons and daily interactions are full of vitality and inspire endeavor, confidence and ambition. Our pastoral care ensures every child is recognized, listened to and understood within a community that values the development of spiritual and social understanding. Our co-curricular and community life allows each pupil to be part of a larger cause, to find friendships and to develop life-enhancing interests and passions. We are committed to offering free places to such children who would not otherwise be able to attend. It is our aim to educate 43 pupils on fully funded places by the Emanuel’s 430th anniversary in 2024.

Academic Record: Most recent public exam results (2019) saw 48.5% A* and A grades at A level, while 72% of pupils achieved A*-7 at GCSE. An extraordinary breadth of subjects, including Ethos and Computing, Design and Robotics for younger pupils. Sixth Form students pursue the Extended Project Qualification, completing a project entirely within their own area of interest. Extra-curricular: Main sports include rugby, football, rowing, cricket, netball and hockey, plus many additional engagement sports. Year-round Drama productions and showcases at Edinburgh Fringe every other year. Classical ensembles and DJ lessons, as well as annual Rock and Pop concert. Specialist art studios and annual exhibition at a prestigious Chelsea gallery. Over 60 clubs, including Media Club, Junior Equality Club and Debating Club. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Alumni include Sir Tim Berners-Lee (founder of the World Wide Web), Joe Quinn and Tallulah Haddon (actors), Michel Roux Jr (Michelin-starred chef), Emma Healey (author) and Mark Baker (co-creator of Peppa Pig). Open Days: September open morning. Additional smaller Wednesday morning open events. Details available on school website. www.emanuel.org.uk

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not uniform

When it comes to a good education, one size does not necessarily fit all. At MPW, one of the UK’s best known names in fifth and sixth-form education, we offer a distinctive alternative to traditional schools.

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LONDON Greater London

Park Hill School and Nursery

Kew Day Nursery

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

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

parkhillschool.com

Kew Green Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

rokebyschool.co.uk

kgps.co.uk

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

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

King’s House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

kingshouseschool.org

Old Vicarage School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

oldvicarageschool.com

Unicorn School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Richmond, TW9 3JX Headteacher: Mr Kit Thompson Total pupils: 172

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

unicornschool.org.uk

Surbiton High School

Halliford School

surbitonhigh.com

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

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

northwoodcollege.gdst.net

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

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

sthelens.london

St John’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

st-johns.org.uk

St Martin’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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

hallifordschool.co.uk

Staines

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

Staines, TW18 2BT Headteacher: Ben Evans Total pupils: 399

Head Teacher: Mrs Gill Linthwaite Admissions: Miss Fiona Murdoch registrar@oldvicarageschool.com office@oldvicarageschool.com 020 8940 0922 GENDER/AGES:

stainesprep.co.uk

TOTAL PUPILS:

Twickenham

TYPE:

The Mall School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Twickenham, TW2 5NQ Headteacher: Mr David Price Total pupils: 323

themallschool.org.uk

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

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

newlandhouse.net

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

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

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

Wembley

Twinkle Stars Montessori

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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Old Vicarage School 46-48 Richmond Hill, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, TW10 6QX

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

Buxlow Prep School

Girls, 3-11 years 220 including our pre-school, Little Vic

Day Nursery – £4,300 per term for 5 full days. Prep – £5,200 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 15 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Lady Eleanor Holles, Putney High School, Surbiton High School and major boarding schools. FAITH: Church of England ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Early registration for our main entry point at 3+ is recommended as we do get very oversubscribed. Our first year of entry is through our newly established pre-school, Little Vic. Offers for entry are made 20 months ahead of girls joining us and based on date of registration, although priority is given to siblings. Places higher up the school are offered after girls have spent a morning with us when they will be assessed in Maths and English. FEES:

School Philosophy: We ensure your daughter is given an exceptional start,

both academically and socially. We aim to fulfil her potential and exceed your expectations in a warm and nurturing environment. Small class sizes of 15 which provides a personal approach ensuring that hat the individual skills of every girl are recognised and carefully brought to the fore.

Wembley, HA9 7QJ Headteacher: Mr May Total pupils: 73

Inner confidence and individuality are encouraged, giving all girls the opportunity to try new challenges and thrive.

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Happy Days Montessori

Pinner

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A buddy system whereby our older girls act as “big sisters” to our younger girls, building a warm and inclusive community and pupil culture.

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

Buckingham Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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

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

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Richmond

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

We introduce specialist teachers with an expertise in and real love for their subject from Reception, which challenges and inspires the girls.

Harmony Montessori Nursery

Our state-of-the-art off-site sports facilities have allowed the girls to development their skills to high level and achieve multiple tournament success in IAPS swimming, netball and cricket.

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

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

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Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill PREP • PRE-PREP • SENIOR • CO-ED

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

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Falcons School for Boys

St Christopher’s School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

Richmond, TW9 4ES Headteacher: Sarah Hodgson Total pupils: 66

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Wembley Park, HA9 8HE Headteacher: Mr G P Musetti Total pupils: 81

Situated in a beautiful and unique Grade 2* listed building known as “The Castle on the Hill” on Richmond Hill.

Open Mornings are held in October and March each year with individual tours of the school also available. Contact us on registrar@oldvicarageschool.com to find out more and to register. www.oldvicarageschool.com

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Joyful | Courageous | Visionary

Creating space for a digital future Join our Open Morning on Saturday 25th September www.sapriory.com

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St Augustine’s Priory, Hillcrest Road, Ealing, London W5 2JL Email: admissions@sapriory.com Tel: 0208 997 2022 Ealing’s leading Catholic Independent Day School for girls aged 3 - 18 and boys in the Nursery, set in 13 acres of stunning grounds Girls’ Schools Association

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ADVERTORIAL looking after our mental and physical health and adapting our co-curricular programme so that it could be just as beneficial in a home environment. Another positive change brought about by the pandemic is the transition to, and embracing of, digital processes. Teachers have been creative and designed innovative solutions to provide outstanding learning, despite the constraints of remote teaching, and virtual experiences of the school site provided a new perspective for visitors. These are things that we can assess, adjust and take forward into the new academic year and beyond. Throughout the peak of the pandemic our pupils learned to “keep finding joy in small things and remember for every negative situation, if you look hard enough, you can always find a positive!”, which is a lesson we can all benefit from. It’s been said a countless times but the past 18 months haven’t been easy for any of us, especially not for the children

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Katharine Woodcock, Headmistress of Sydenham High School GDST, outlines the positives that we can take from the pandemic experience

s we head towards what we hope is the light at the end of what has been, at times, an extremely dark tunnel and into a new world that reflects some kind of normalcy, we have to be thankful for what this time has taught us. The importance of community, values and caring for one another. The new ways in which we’ve adapted and evolved: technology at the forefront of much of what we do, balanced with a deeper focus on mindfulness and staying active away from devices. Innovative teaching and more efficient working practices have meant that ahead of the new term in September, our school and its pupils are perhaps in a better position to thrive than ever before. As it stands, our pupils have the best chance in nearly two years of having an uninterrupted year of learning and being around their peers. Mental health has become a bigger priority across the board, as we welcome athletes role-modelling the importance of mental fitness alongside

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physical health. This is something we’ve long heralded. Though moving towards familiar behaviours and routines at the end of last term helped to provide stability, the necessary adaptability required by the pandemic has fostered key skills of resilience and problem-solving, which will stand pupils in good stead for the future.

whose learning and childhoods have been interrupted. But now is the time to look forward. Now is the time to roll up our sleeves and get back to work, building something better than what came before. The summer holidays provided a time for rest,

We have to be thankful FOR WHAT THIS TIME HAS TAUGHT US. THE IMPORTANCE OF

community, values and caring for one another If another lockdown occurs, our pupils are well equipped to deal with, and overcome, the implications that come with that. The foundations of wellbeing at Sydenham High come from the three pillars of body, mind and soul. Interwoven into all that we strive to achieve for the wellbeing of our community, when the pandemic hit, we used these pillars to ensure that we were truly

relaxation, and reflection and enabled all facets of the school to be able to go full steam ahead come September. The new term brings with it something of a new beginning and here at Sydenham High School, we’re more than ready for it. Discover more at open events throughout the autumn. sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net

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We looked at numerous local private schools and felt that this hidden gem was ideal for our sons.

PGP is an exceptional school, with excellent teaching and facilities (did I mention the outdoor space?! In London!) full of confident, happy children, reaching their potential.

If you’re looking for a school that will help produce a well-rounded, happy child who achieves to the best of their ability without undue stress, this is the school for you.

The remote learning programme from PGP was outstanding.

She and we loved PGP and she left full of confidence and with great results.

PGP is a wonderful school with strong academics and a lovely, caring ethos.

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There are not enough superlatives to describe how happy we are at PGP. www.parsonsgreenprep.co.uk

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The future’s bright King’s House School in Richmond offers a broad and balanced prep school education, which allows pupils to grow into happy, confident and well-rounded young people

The nursery at King’s House is co-educational

ing’s House School in Richmond is a lively, busy and happy school, where each child has a high-quality, broad academic and extracurricular education. It provides an environment where children feel secure and able to flourish; offering opportunities to take part and develop in all areas, so that the needs of each individual are truly catered for. King’s House is a thriving prep school and specialises in educating boys, developing well-rounded young men prepared for their journey in life. From their first day, pupils are welcomed into the King’s House community, quickly making friends and settling into their daily routine. This community and education starts in the nursery at age three, where both boys and girls are given the best start in life. Nestled in the heart of the community in Richmond, in the nursery you’ll find an oasis of warmth, laughter and a wealth of resources to inspire little minds and create a love of learning. Every member of staff is passionate about their role and takes the time to get to know the children, ensuring they build strong relationships.

The school fosters a lifelong love of learning

Learning takes place in every corner of the nursery classrooms and playgrounds, and children take their next steps onto reception with confidence and a smooth transition. In the junior department (reception to year three) and senior department (year four to eight), boys have a wealth of extracurricular activities to get involved in. Our boys look back on their years at King’s House as exciting, inspiring and rewarding, and not just in the classroom. We aim to provide our pupils with every opportunity to try something new and which, as a result, instils a lifelong love of learning. From ukulele group, senior orchestra and LAMDA to coding club, judo and cookery, there’s something for every pupil. Boys also benefit from the magnificent 35-acre multi-use sports ground in Chiswick, located on the banks of the River Thames and steeped in history since its official opening in

1926. The site comprises a range of facilities which the boys benefit from: two full-size artificial sports pitches, cricket nets, grass pitches for rugby, football and cricket, tennis courts and extensive athletics facilities, as well as a large clubhouse. Boys move on to a range of top boarding and London day senior schools at 13, well-prepared and ready for their next chapter. It’s in these last two years at King’s House that boys form lifelong friendships and take on leadership roles. In a small year group of around 40, they’re given the space to develop academically and emotionally, building the boys’ selfesteem and boosting their confidence before making the transition to senior school. When pupils graduate, they’re not only armed with outstanding academic results, but also with a strong sense of self-awareness, respectfulness and independence. independentschoolparent.com

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HAPPINESS GETS RESULTS.

PORTLAND PLACE SCHOOL Co-educational learning for ages 10-16 Our personalised and nurturing educational environment allows children to become inquisitive, creative and open-minded and to achieve a real-life education beyond just exams. The result? Our students achieve personally, socially and academically. Spirited learning in the heart of London. Entry in Years 6, 7 and 9. www.portland-place.co.uk - admissions@portland-place.co.uk - 020 7307 8700

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Covering all bases The Mill Hill School Foundation offers a nurturing environment, exceptional academic resources and a strong community: everything a child needs to thrive Outdoor learning is an integral part of life at the Foundation

he Mill Hill School Foundation comprises five stand-out schools, combining all the benefits of shared resources and facilities with individual character. The unique family of schools in Mill Hill includes Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre Prep for ages three to seven, Belmont, Mill Hill Prep for ages seven to 13, Mill Hill School for ages 13 to 18 and Mill Hill International, for ages 13 to 17. Offering a co-ed environment with full and weekly boarding from age 13+, the schools are nestled in 150 acres of lush green grounds, just 30 minutes from central London. The Foundation’s latest addition is Cobham Hall in Kent, a day and boarding school for girls aged 11+. The curriculum runs seamlessly throughout the schools and is designed to prepare your child for life in the 21st century. When a child joins Grimsdell aged three, they begin a journey that will carry them through to age 18 and beyond, with the option for a smooth transition from pre-prep straight through to

senior school. Pupils also have the opportunity to move across the senior schools, such as moving from the international school to the sixth form at Mill Hill School or Cobham Hall. The Mill Hill Schools’ philosophy is focused on providing breadth and balance, complementing academia with extracurricular activities, the technological with tradition, and individuality with a strong sense of community. Strong academic performance is underpinned by exceptional pastoral care, with dedicated day and boarding houses helping to ensure that every pupil’s voice is heard. This resulted in the Mill Hill Schools being awarded Excellent in ‘quality of the pupil’s personal development’ in its 2020 ISI Inspection. From nursery to upper sixth, the aim is to develop thoughtful, motivated and responsible young people with a global outlook. Pupils are immersed in a nurturing environment, in which all can thrive and forge their own path to happiness and success through the range of opportunities presented to them throughout

their time at the Foundation. Academic enrichment in particular is central to life there: think Forest School, future skills sessions and an exciting lecture series, with guest speakers presenting on topics from science to journalism. This runs alongside an extensive co-curricular programme. With more than 200 clubs on offer, there really is something for everyone, from video production and CCF to yoga and writer’s society. The Foundation also boasts a vast, thriving global alumni network of over 3,000 members offering inspiration, support and opportunities for pupils in the senior school and beyond. This is an exciting time for the Foundation, with significant investments having been made in its facilities over the last few years, including in science, design technology, music and sport, with a host of plans for future expansion. As a family of schools, Mill Hill’s strengths lie in its heritage, community, enviable location, nurturing environment, global outlook and the incredible range of opportunities, but they also lie in those unforgettable moments pupils are gifted. Moments of discovery, creativity, achievement and self-belief. Whether that’s solving a complex equation, celebrating a momentous victory on the sports field, or performing on stage with friends. The Foundation believe it’s their role to prepare children for their future; its reward is the moments they will cherish forever – the moments we all want for our children. Discover more at millhill.org.uk/moments Significant investments have been made in the Foundation’s facilities over the last few years

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Classes are taught jointly in French and English by native-speaking teachers

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With its global mindset, Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is the natural first choice for international families in London

ith 100 per cent success in all exams and graduates admitted to the most prestigious universities in the world, Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill offers a perfect balance between academic rigour and innovation. Its guiding philosophy places the needs of each child at the heart of the educational experience, welcoming every student into a dynamic and caring international community. A remarkable 100 per cent of 2021’s graduating class passed with excellent marks. The school’s average IB Diploma grade is 35.8/45, well above the world average of 33.02/45, and 88 per cent of its French Baccalauréat students passed with honours,

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including 43 per cent with highest honours. Below are a few messages the school received: “Thank you so much for your help throughout those two years for both my education and wellbeing!” (LIL student) “We were thrilled by our daughter’s excellent results at the IB!! She has met her conditions for her first choice and we are so happy for her. Thank you again for all your support!” (LIL parent) Unlike local schools teaching in a single language that can tie students to a national curriculum and restrict their future options elsewhere, Lycée Churchill offers programmes that open educational avenues.

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is a co-ed, independent non-selective bilingual school located on a leafy two-hectare campus in North London. Accommodating 850 students aged three to 18, as well as two bilingual programmes, the school aims to develop every child into a forward-thinking, principled, and joyful world citizen. Language immersion begins at three years old. Classes are taught jointly by native speakers of French and English, both present at all times. In the primary section, instruction is half in English, half in French from year one/GSM to year six/CM2. Each class meets every day with French-speaking and English-speaking teachers, who coordinate as well with specialty teachers in subjects such as PE, language, and music. In secondary, families choose between the French bilingual programme accredited by the French department for education, leading to the Baccalauréat, or an international track taught in English leading to the IB Diploma. The Lycée offers an international environment where cultures from around the world can encourage dialogue. Its modern teaching ethos combines traditional disciplines with initiative, exploration, critical thinking, teamwork, and personal development. Lycée Churchill takes full advantage of the latest educational technologies. This solid digital foundation proved to be a major asset during the pandemic when the Lycée pivoted seamlessly to online learning. The school now offers distance education programmes and virtual classes, a boon for families who are moving between assignments or looking for quality education from a remote setting. admissions@lyceeinternational.london, lyceeinternational.london Senior students can choose to take either the International or French Baccalaureate Diploma courses

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Alleyn’s School

Hawkesdown House School

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For Boys & Girls aged 2 to 11 years

Alleyn’s offers co-educational excellence in a caring community for children aged 11-18. 11+ and 16+ open events will take place in September and October 2021 for 2022 entry. Help with school fees is available.

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

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

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An Independent Prep School for Boys & Girls aged 3-13

Dolphin School inspires a love of learning that lasts a lifetime… Please visit our website to learn more or contact Kate Spooner admissions@dolphinschool.com

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South England ASCOT 1 Heathfield School 2 LVS Ascot 3 The Marist School 4 St George’s School CROWTHORNE 5 Wellington College

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

NEWBURY 6 Cheam School 7 Horris Hill School READING 8 Leighton Park School 9 Oratory School 10 Pangbourne College SANDHURST 11 Eagle House School SUNNINGDALE 12 Sunningdale School WOKINGHAM 13 Ludgrove School WINDSOR 14 Upton House School

Buckinghamshire

GERRARDS CROSS 15 Thorpe House School MILTON KEYNES 16 Thornton College

30 Oxford

Chesham

OXFORDSHIRE 15

Gerrards Cross

Stowe

Hampshire

Moulsford

ALTON 17 Alton School ANDOVER 18 Farleigh School LIPHOOK 19 Churcher’s College Junior School 20 Highfield and Brookham PETERSFIELD 21 Churcher’s College PORTSMOUTH 22 The Portsmouth Grammar School ROMSEY 23 Stroud School

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Berkshire

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Banbury 27

Henley-on-Thames 9 Slough Caversham

BERKSHIRE

Ascot 1 2 Windsor 14 3 4 Wokingham

Reading

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Thatcham 10

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Crowthorne 5 Sandhurst

Newbury

Hook

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Winchester

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Bramdean

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Petersfield Southampton

Fordingbridge

SOUTHSEA 24 St John’s College

New Milton

Portsmouth Southsea

Isle of Wight

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RYDE 25 Ryde School

Oxfordshire

Sunningdale School

BANBURY 26 Carrdus School 27 Sibford School 28 Tudor Hall MOULSFORD 29 Moulsford Preparatory School OXFORD 30 Chandlings

Dry Arch Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 9PY

Head Teacher: Tom Dawson Admissions: admissions@sunningdaleschool.co.uk

01344620159

Boys 7-13 years 110 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding FEES: Prep – Day from £7,150, Weekly Boarding from £9,150, Full Boarding from £9,150 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Report from previous school, assessment day GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Ignite your spark through curiosity, friendship and challenge.

Open Days: Individual visits www.sunningdaleschool.co.uk

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

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

theabbey.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

Ascot, SL5 8BQ Headteacher: Sarah Wilson Total pupils: 190

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

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

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

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

Newbury, RG19 8LD Headteacher: Mr Martin Harris Total pupils: 400

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

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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Claires Court Junior Boys PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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

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

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

herries.org.uk

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

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

highfieldprep.org

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

Wokingham, RG40 3AL Headteacher: Mrs Claire Robinson Total pupils: 550

holmegrange.org

Horris Hill PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Newbury, RG20 9DJ Headteacher: Steve Bailey Total pupils: 114

horrishill.com

Lambrook BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

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

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

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

Ludgrove School

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

PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

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

Wokingham, RG40 3AB Headteacher: Mr Simon Barber Total pupils: 190

Downe House

LVS Ascot

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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Eton College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

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

etoncollege.com

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

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

themarist.com

Oratory Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

oratoryprep.co.uk

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

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

Find out more www.leightonpark.com/visit-leighton-park co-educational • day/boarding • 11-18 years • Reading, Berks

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Pangbourne College

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

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

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Awarded Best Co-Ed School South East England

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

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

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Luckley House School BOARDING • CO-ED

Dolphin School

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

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

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

lambrookschool.co.uk

Leighton Park School

Crosfields School

• Boys’ fortnightly boarding prep school • Excellent academic record • Bursaries available • State-of-the-art Science & Art Centre now open

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

Claires Court Senior Boys

clairescourt.com

(BUCKMINSTER FULLER)

hemdeanhouse.co.uk

clairescourt.com

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

“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly”

heathfieldschool.net

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

Ludgrove

hawleyhurst.co.uk

theabbey.co.uk

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

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HawleyHurst

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

Education & Training Awards

Our students are supported at every stage of their journey through school. Open days*

Reception Wednesday 6 October 2021

Infant & Junior School Tuesday 12 October 2021

Whole School Saturday 20 November 2021 Register at: www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk/admissions/open-days *Adhering to government guidelines and the lockdown road map.

independentschoolparent.com

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Berkshire - Buckinghamshire Papplewick

Thorngrove School

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

qas.org.uk

Reading Blue Coat School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS • CO-ED

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

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

montessorinursery.org.uk

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

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

Reddam House

Wellington College

waverleyschool.org.uk

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

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

reddamhouse.org.uk

wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Head Teacher: Ms Christine Cook Admissions: admissions@chandings.org.uk 01865 730771

Buckinghamshire

GENDER/AGES:

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

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

Crowthorne, RG45 7PU Headteacher: Mr James Dahl Total pupils: 1080

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

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

akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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

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

akeleywoodschool.co.uk

St Gabriel’s

Akeley Wood School Senior & Sixth Form

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

stgabriels.co.uk

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

Buckingham, MK18 5AE Headteacher: Lotty Dee-Andrew

akeleywoodschool.co.uk

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

ashfoldschool.co.uk

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

St John’s Beaumont NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

Broughton Manor Preparatory School

BOARDING • BOYS

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

sjbwindsor.uk

bmprep.co.uk

beaconschool.co.uk

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

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

St Joseph’s College

Caldicott Prep School

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

PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

CO-ED

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

sjcr.org.uk

St Mary’s School, Ascot SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

st-marys-ascot.co.uk

St Piran’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

stpirans.co.uk

Sunningdale School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

sunningdaleschool.co.uk

School Philosophy: School Philosophy: At Chandlings we give our children the

space and opportunity to grow into young people with resilience, compassion and creativity, coupled with excellent academic and social grounding ready to take on the challenges and opportunities that come their way.

Open Days: Whole School Open Morning - Saturday 25 Sept 10am-12pm Reception Taster Week (for registered children) w/c 15 Nov Early Years Christmas Open Morning – Friday 3 Dec 9.30am-10.30am www.chandlingspst.org

ST GEORGE’S ASCOT

Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18.

SENIOR • BOARDING • CO-ED

Gorelands Lane, HP8 4AD Headteacher: Mr David Shandley

thechalfontsgrammar.co.uk

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

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

cheshamprep.co.uk

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

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

dairhouse.co.uk

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

independentschoolparent.com

FEES:

The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School

Davenies Day Preparatory School

uptonhouse.org.uk

Day Nursery – One morning incl. lunch £412. One full day each week £729. One afternoon session £317 per term. Reception and Year 1 £4,440. Year 2 and Year 3 £4,980. Year 4 and above £5,735 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. TYPE:

caldicott.com

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

Boys and girls, 2-11 years 300, boys 165, girls 135

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

TOTAL PUPILS:

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

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

stgwindsor.org

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Bagley Wood, Nr Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5ND

thorngroveschool.co.uk

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

rbcs.org.uk

Chandlings Prep School

Newbury, RG20 4PS Headteacher: Mr Adam King Total pupils: 215

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

davenies.co.uk

TERMLY OPEN MORNINGS admissions@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk | 01344 629900 Private transport available for day girls and weekly transport service to and from Central London for London boarders. A new daily Richmond bus route now available.

SOUTH

WHERE GIRLS THRIVE

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT GIRLS’ DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL IN THE AREA Pre-Prep/Prep/Senior/Sixth Form

Sat 9th October, 10.00am Sat 5th March, 10.00am

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.

To register please contact our Admissions Team on 01280 812610 or email admissions@thorntoncollege.com

We offer exceptional teaching and small class sizes, outstanding pastoral care and a nurturing home environment for weekly, termly and flexi boarding options.

For girls ages 3 to 18 years old.

THORNTONCOLLEGE.COM Thornton college exists to provide quality education. Registered charity no. 247358 independentschoolparent.com

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Buckinghamshire - Hampshire 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

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

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

Hampshire

The Grove Independent School

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

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

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

groveindependentschool.co.uk

Heatherton School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Alton School CO-ED

Alton, GU34 2NG Headteacher: Mr Karl Guest Total pupils: 370

altonschool.co.uk

Ballard School 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

Berkhamsted.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

ballardschool.co.uk

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

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

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

highmarch.co.uk

bedales.org.uk

Maltman’s Green School

Bedales School - Dunhurst

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

maltmansgreen.com

bedales.org.uk

Milton Keynes Prep School

Bedales School

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

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

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

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

Pipers Corner School

Boundary Oak School

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

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

mkprep.co.uk

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

bedales.org.uk

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: 250

churcherscollege.com

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

Petersfield, GU31 4AS Headteacher: Mr Simon Williams Total pupils: 950

churcherscollege.com

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

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

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

Thornton College

Ditcham Park School

swanbourne.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

thorntoncollege.com

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

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

thorpehouse.co.uk

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Walton Pre-Prep School and Nursery

independentschoolparent.com

daneshillprepschool.com PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

ditchampark.com

Durlston Court Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

durlstoncourt.co.uk

Southsea’s best kept secret

Contact the Admissions Team who will be happy to help organise your visit, tour and taster session.

call 023 9281 5118 email admissions@stjohnscollege.co.uk visit www.stjohnscollege.co.uk

#wherestudentsthrive

SOUTH

Open Events 2 October 15 October

See our school in action book now www.altonschool.co.uk

Educating boys & girls from 6 months to Sixth Form

OPEN MORNING Saturday 9 October

Where everyone finds their place to excel

HMC CO-EDUCATIONAL 11-18 CATHOLIC BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL Near Reading • 01491 683522 • registrar@oratory.co.uk • oratory.co.uk

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Farleigh School

Rookwood School

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

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

CO-ED

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

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

stneotsprep.co.uk

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

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

st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk

St Swithun’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

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

Salesian College

kes.hants.sch.uk

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

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

lordwandsworth.org

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

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

mayvillehighschool.com

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

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

moylescourt.co.uk

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

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

thepilgrims-school.co.uk

The Portsmouth Grammar School

stswithuns.com

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

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

salesian.hants.sch.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

independentschoolparent.com

www.stroud-kes.org.uk

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

Romsey, SO51 9ZH Headteacher: Rebecca Smith Total pupils: 342

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.com

West Hill Park

BOYS WILL BE...outdoors

at Moulsford Prep day and boarding school of 370 boys aged 4 – 13 years

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

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

westhillpark.com

Winchester College

Yateley Manor

princesmeadschool.org.uk

Open Days: We hold several Open Days and Events each year, but we welcome families for private tours of the school all year round.

Stroud School

Prince’s Mead School Winchester, SO21 1AN Headteacher: Mr P Thacker Total pupils: 272

girls thrive in its unique family environment. Set in 22 acres of land, it is a school with a strong academic record, fantastic sports facilities, links to well-known academic secondary schools and plenty of access to the great outdoors. It is a true preparatory school with a ‘Wild Heart’.

sherbornehouse.co.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

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

School Philosophy: Stroud is an exciting Independent School where boys and

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

Senior and Sixth Form Southsea, PO5 3EQ Headteacher: Rob Smith Total pupils: 350

portsmouthhigh.co.uk

FEES:

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

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

Portsmouth High School

Day Nursery (Full and part time Nursery places are available. Stroud School is a participant in the government’s Early Years Education (EYE) Scheme): Daily from £68. Pre-Prep (age 4-6): £3,838 per term. Middle School (Ages 7-9): £5,654 per term. Senior (Ages 10-13: £6,159 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Informal assessment on taster days. TYPE:

Sherborne House School

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

portsmouthhigh.co.uk

Boys and girls, 3-13 years 326, boys 171, girls 155

seedlingsmontessori.co.uk

Walhampton

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

TOTAL PUPILS:

Southampton, SO18 5RJ

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

GENDER/AGES:

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

CO-ED

Portsmouth High Nursery and Prep School

Head Teacher: Mrs Rebecca Smith registrar@stroud-kes.org.uk 01794 513231

Seedlings Montessori

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

pgs.org.uk

Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9ZH

Sherfield School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

King Edward VI School

Stroud School, King Edward VI Preparatory School

rookwood.org

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

highfieldschool.org.uk

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

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

winchestercollege.org

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

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

yateleymanor.com

Moulsford is a thriving independent Prep School in South Oxfordshire. The best way to measure our success is to visit the school, soak up the atmosphere for yourself, and meet the boys and staff who make up our warm and very special community.

To find out more, please email admissions@moulsford.com call 01491 651438 or visit our website Moulsford Prep School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9HR WWW.MO ULSFO RD.COM

SOUTH ‘Excellent in all areas’ ISI Inspection Report 2019

A pathway to adventure A day prep school in Banbury for girls and boys aged 3 - 11 Book a personal school visit www.carrdusschool.co.uk | 01295 263733 | admissions@carrdusschool.com

Tudor Girls Aim Higher Book a personal school visit admissions@tudorhallschool.com 01295 263434 Follow us @tudorhallschool @tudorhallschool

A boarding and day school in Banbury, Oxfordshire for girls aged 11 - 18

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Isle of Wight - Oxfordshire

Isle of Wight Ryde School

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

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

rydeschool.org.uk

Oxfordshire Abingdon Prep

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

abingdon.org.uk/prep

Abingdon SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

abingdon.org.uk

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

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

bloxhamschool.com

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

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

bruernabbey.org

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

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

carrdusschool.co.uk

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

Oxford, OX1 5ND Headteacher: Christine Cook Total pupils: 300

chandlings.org.uk

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

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

cccs.org.uk

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

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

cokethorpe.org.uk

Cothill House PREP • BOARDING • BOYS

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

cothill.net

Cranford House

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

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

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

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The Manor Preparatory School 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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New College School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

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The Oratory School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Reading, RG8 0PJ Headteacher: Joe Smith Total pupils: 360

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

Oxford, OX2 6XA Headteacher: Marina Gardiner Legge Total pupils: 893

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

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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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Greene’s Educational 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

greenes.org.uk

Headington Preparatory School

Oxford, OX1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Mark Love

Radley College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • BOYS

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

radley.org.uk

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

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

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Rye St Antony NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS • CO-ED

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

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

St Clare’s, Oxford

BOARDING • GIRLS

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

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

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Newtown, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9DJ

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

d’Overbroeck’s

Horris Hill

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

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

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

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Head Teacher: Dr Steve Bailey Admissions: Mrs Karen Pilkington registrar@horrishill.com 01635 40594 Boys, 4-13 years 130 TYPE: Day, Flexi and Full Boarding FEES: Reception – Year 2 £3,950, Year 3 - £5,000, Year 4 – 5 £6,050 Year 6 – 8 £7,100 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Pupils attend a familiarisation day including an English reading assessment, in person or online (international pupils). GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Horris Hill provides the optimal setting where children

exercise their intellectual inquisitiveness, they are free to explore a variety of avenues and build self-confidence and awareness in a safe and encouraging community. The staff-pupil relationships that underlie it, and the uncommon level of responsibility pupils have of themselves are effective in creating a perfect environment for academic success. The relatively small size of the school enhances this, allowing every child to play a full part in school life and, in so doing, they learn how they can make a difference to their surroundings. Horris Hill offers an environment where children thrive.

Academic Record: Horris Hill boys have gone to over 20 public schools in the past five years with our top seven being Winchester, Harrow, Eton, Radley, Charterhouse, Marlborough and Sherborne. Extra-curricular: School Life at Horris Hill also includes an extensive extracurricular programme which offers opportunities for the boys to try out new activities and discover and develop their own individual abilities and talents outside of the classroom from photography club, chess, fencing, table tennis and a wide variety of sports. Notable Achievements and Alumni: The Horris Hill Society was launched in 2017 and looks to build on the bonds formed at Horris Hill, through a network for friends of the school to remain in contact, meet and re-engage with each other and with the school. society@horrishill.com. The Horris Hill Foundation supports the school in its efforts to broaden access to the exceptional education on offer and to continue to develop the school’s facilities.

We welcome all prospective parents to book an appointment to visit the school including a meeting with the Headmaster; Parents will also have a tour of the school, grounds and boarding houses, while experiencing the unique atmosphere of a day at Horris Hill. For further information on admissions or to book a school tour, please complete the form below or email registrar@horrishill.com www.horrishill.com

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Oxfordshire - Brackley St Edward’s Oxford

Tudor Hall

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

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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 •

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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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st-hughs.co.uk

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

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

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Shiplake College 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: 320

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Summer Fields PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

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Winchester House School

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

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

Sibford Ferris, Banbury, OX15 5QL

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SOUTH EAST Letchworth Bishop’s Stortford 2

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HERTFORDSHIRE

Berkhamsted

Hertford

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St Albans

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

Harpenden

Hemel Hempstead

Bushey Elstree Rickmansworth

LONDON Egham Thorpe

26 Epsom

13 Chislehurst

South Croydon

11 Bromley

38 Esher 20 21 Cobham Ewell Sutton Leatherhead 36 Purley 39 Ripley Tadworth

Woking

41 Guildford Farnham 28 33

32 29 Godalming 31 30 Frensham

Caterham

25 Reigate Dorking 37

23 24 Cranleigh

Rudgwick

34 49

Pulborough

WEST SUSSEX

Washington

Ashford

Tunbridge Wells

Horsham

Petworth

KENT

Tonbridge

48 Pease Pottage

Canterbury

Sevenoaks

Redhill Forest Row

Otford

Little Bookham

SURREY

Haslemere

Broadstairs Ramsgate 16

Rochester

Dover 15

Cranbrook

14 Hawkhurst

Haywards Heath

46 Burgess Hill 47 Hurstpierpoint Lewes

Robertsbridge

44 Mayfield

EAST SUSSEX

St Leonards-on-Sea

Upper Dicker

43 42 Brighton

Hertfordshire BERKHAMSTED 1 Berkhamsted School BISHOP’S STORTFORD 2 Bishop’s Stortford College BUSHEY 3 St Margaret’s School HADLEY WOOD 4 Mount House School HARPENDEN 5 St Hilda’s School HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 6 Abbot’s Hill School HERTFORD 7 Haileybury ST ALBANS 8 Beechwood Park School 9 St Columba’s College

Kent BROADSTAIRS 10 Wellesley House School BROMLEY 11 Bickley Park School CANTERBURY 12 St Edmund’s School

CHISLEHURST 13 Farringtons School

ESHER 27 Rowan Preparatory School

WOKING 41 Gordon’s School

CRANBROOK 14 Marlborough House School

FARNHAM 28 Edgeborough School

East Sussex

DOVER 15 Duke of York’s

GODALMING 29 Aldro 30 Charterhouse School 31 King Edward’s Witley 32 St Hilary’s School

BRIGHTON 42 Brighton College 43 Roedean School

GUILDFORD 33 St Catherine’s School, Bramley HASLEMERE 34 St Ives School

ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA 45 Claremont School

LEIGH 35 Moon Hall School

BURGESS HILL 46 Burgess Hill Girls

PURLEY 36 Cumnor House School for Girls

HURSTPIERPOINT 47 Hurst College

REIGATE 37 Reigate Grammar School

PEASE POTTAGE 48 Cottesmore School

SOUTH CROYDON 38 Cumnor House School for Boys

PETWORTH 49 Seaford College PULBOROUGH 50 Dorset House

RAMSGATE 16 St Lawrence College TONBRIDGE 17 Tonbridge School TUNBRIDGE WELLS 18 Holmewood House School

Surrey

CATERHAM 19 Caterham School COBHAM 20 Feltonfleet School 21 Parkside School 22 Reed’s School CRANLEIGH 23 Cranleigh Preparatory School 24 Cranleigh School DORKING 25 Hurtwood House School EPSOM 26 Kingswood House School

SUTTON 39 Sutton High School THORPE 40 TASIS The American School in England

MAYFIELD 44 Mayfield School

West Sussex

RUDGWICK 51 Pennthorpe School

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SOUTH EAST Hertfordshire

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

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP Headteacher: Kathryn Gorman 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

aldenham.com

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

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

aldwickbury.org.uk

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

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

beechwoodpark.com

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

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ Headteacher: Karen O’Connor Total pupils: 119

berkhamsted.com

Berkhamsted Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Berkhamsted, HP4 3DW Headteacher: Mr Jamie Hornshaw Total pupils: 527

berkhamsted.com

Berkhamsted School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS • GIRLS

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ Girls Headteacher is Liz Richardson Boys Headteacher is Mary-Clare Startin Sixth Form Headteacher is Martin Walker Total pupils: 1298

berkhamsted.com

Bishop’s Stortford College

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

Hertford, SG14 3NG Headteacher: Mr Chris Gillam Total pupils: 442

heathmount.org

Howe Green House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Mills Total pupils: 176

howegreenhouse.essex.sch.uk

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

Bushey, WD23 4EB Headteacher: Mr Gary Griffin Total pupils: 477

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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

lochinverhouse.com

Lockers Park PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Wilson Total pupils: 151

lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

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

New Barnet, EN5 1SA Headteacher: Mr Christopher Hammond Total pupils: 197

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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

mtpn.org.uk

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

Mount House School

• BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ Headteacher: Kathy Crewe-Read Total pupils: 1169

Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Headteacher: Toby Mullins Total pupils: 191

Charlotte House Prep School

Princess Helena College

bishopsstortfordcollege.org NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU Headteacher: Miss Penny Woodcock Total pupils: 138

charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk

Edge Grove NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Radlett, WD25 8NL Headteacher: Mr Ben Evans Total pupils: 400

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Egerton Rothesay School

mounthouse.org.uk

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

Hitchin, SG4 7RT Headteacher: Sarah Davis Total pupils: 182

princesshelenacollege.co.uk

Purcell School of Music SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bushey, WD23 2TS Acting Headteacher: Paul Bambrough Total pupils: 179

purcell-school.org

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

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ Headteacher: Mr Colin Parker

Hatfield, AL9 6NS Headteacher: Jo Cameron Total pupils: 438

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

eger-roth.co.uk

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

Elstree, WD6 3AF Headteacher: Gus Lock Total pupils: 1162

habsboys.org.uk

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Elstree, WD6 3BT Headteacher: Mrs Rose Hardy Total pupils: 1186

habsgirls.org.uk

queenswood.org

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF Headteacher: Mr Kevin Carson Total pupils: 964

royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk

St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ Headteacher: Judy Rowe Total pupils: 293

stahs.org.uk

Haileybury

St Albans High School for Girls

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Hertford, SG13 7NU Headteacher: Mr Martin Collier Total pupils: 770

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St Albans, AL1 3SJ Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Brown Total pupils: 653

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

Ware, SG11 1DS Headteacher: Paulo Duràn Total pupils: 811

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St Francis’ College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Ashford Prep School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING •CO-ED

Ashford, TN23 3DJ Headteacher: Ms Penny Willetts Total pupils: 238

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Ashford School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Ashford, TN24 8PB Headteacher: Michael M Hall Total pupils: 924

ashfordschool.co.uk

Babington House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Chislehurst, BR7 5ES Headteachers: Mr Tim Lello Total pupils: 402

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Beechwood Sacred Heart School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

St Hilda’s School

Benenden School

beechwood.org.uk

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • GIRLS

Harpenden, AL5 2ES Headteacher: Mr Daniel Sayers Total pupils: 165

Cranbrook, TN17 4AA Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Price Total pupils: 544

sthildasharpenden.co.uk

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St Hilda’s School

Bethany 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

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

Cranbrook, TN17 1LB Headteacher: Mr Francie Healy Total pupils: 353

bethanyschool.org.uk

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

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

Welwyn, AL6 0BJ Headteacher: Mrs Anna Wright Total pupils: 284

Bromley, BR1 2PR Headteacher: Mrs Karen A Nicholson Total pupils: 364

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Stanborough Primary and Nursery School

CATS College Canterbury

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

Watford, WD25 9JT Headteacher: Mrs Eileen Hussey Total pupils: 83

spsch.org

Stormont School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Potters Bar, EN6 5HA Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Martin Total pupils: 167

stormountschool.org

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tring, HP23 5LX Headteacher: Stefan Anderson Total pupils: 333

tringpark.com

catseducation.com

Cobham Hall SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Cobham, DA12 3BL Headteacher: Ms Maggie Roberts Total pupils: 185

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Derwent Lodge Girls Prep School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Helen Hoffmann Total pupils: 133

Head Teacher: Mr David Buxton, BA, MTh, MA Admissions: Admissions Registrar, admissions@stcolumbascollege.org Contact: collegeadmin@stcolumbascollege.org, 01727 855185 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 4-18 years 780, boys 710, girls 70

Day Prep – from £3,808 to £4,925 per term, Senior – £5,703 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. TYPE: FEES:

somerhill.org

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

Dover, CT17 9RH Headteacher: Mr Gareth Doodes Total pupils: 296

dovercollege.org.uk

Duke of York’s Royal Military School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

independentschoolparent.com

St Columba’s College King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4AW

Canterbury, CT1 3LQ Headteacher: Dr Sarah Lockyer Total pupils: 444

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

westbrookhay.co.uk

www.beechwoodpark.com

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

Westbrook Hay Prep School Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF Headteacher: Mr Keith Young Total pupils: 336

Open Days: Friday 15 Oct 2021, Friday 11 Feb 2022, Friday 27 May 2022

bishopchallonerschool.com

CO-ED

Stanborough School

developing confidence and independence, and establishing skills for a life and love of learning. Located in parkland near St Albans, Beechwood provides a safe, happy and uniquely child-centred environment in which pupils build friendships and develop creativity, curiosity and character. All pupils, from nursery to 13+, have opportunities, time and space to enjoy a rich learning experience. Academic results are impressive, with leavers moving to excellent local and national schools, frequently with scholarships. Beechwood has an established Forest School, indoor swimming pool, and specialist Music technology, DT and arts facilities.

Bromley, BR2 0BS Headteacher: Mrs Paula Anderson Total pupils: 373

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

stanboroughprimary.org.uk

School Philosophy: Beechwood’s mission is to nurture, engage and inspire,

bickleyparkschool.co.uk

Bushey, WD23 1DT Acting Headteacher: Julie Chatkiewicz Total pupils: 433

Watford, WD25 0DQ Headteacher: Mrs Horwood and Mrs Madden Total pupils: 105

TOTAL PUPILS:

Bromley, BR1 2DS Headteacher: Mr Patrick Wenham Total pupils: 322

FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

Boys and girls, 3-13 years 556, boys 327, girls 229 TYPE: Day, Flexi Boarding FEES: Nursery – £712 per day/£505 per morning per term. Reception £4,095. Years 1 & 2 £4,785. Years 3-4 £4,890. Years 5-8 £6,055. Flexi Boarding £7,495 per term. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. GENDER/AGES:

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Bishop Challoner School

Sherrardswood School

Head Teacher: Mr Ed Balfour Admissions: Mrs Liz Graham admissions@beechwoodpark.com 01582 840333

Bickley Park School

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

stmargaretsbushey.co.uk

128

Kent

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD Headteacher: Mrs Helen Rowe Total pupils: 419

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Pickford Road, Markyate, St Albans

york-house.com

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ Headteacher: Mrs Bronwen Goulding Total pupils: 423

st-francis.herts.sch.uk

Beechwood Park School

Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Gray Total pupils: 303

Dover, CT15 5EQ Headteacher: Mr Alex Foreman Total pupils: 500

doyrms.com

School Philosophy: St Columba’s delivers an education of the head and heart. Throughout each phase of education, Prep, Senior and Sixth, we create a nurturing environment where each pupil is challenged to achieve their own best academic standard, while becoming confident, resilient, compassionate individuals. We now welcome girls at 4+, 11+ and 16+.

Open Days: Whole School Open Morning, Saturday 2 October 2021. Private tours and visits available year-round by appointment. www.stcolumbascollege.org

SOUTH EAST “ONE WORD: EXCEPTIONAL”

“MOST FORWARD THINKING SCHOOL”

“THERE’S A RICH VEIN OF KINDNESS”

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WISH YOU WERE HERE United Kingdom School of the Decade THE SUNDAY TIMES

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SOUTH EAST Kent

Dulwich Prep Cranbrook

The King’s School

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

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

Cranbrook, TN17 3NP Headteacher: Mr Paul David Total pupils: 509

Canterbury, CT1 2ES Headteacher: Mr Peter Roberts Total pupils: 826

Farringtons School

Lorenden Preparatory School

dulwichprepcranbrook.org NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Chislehurst, BR7 6LR Headteacher: David Jackson Total pupils: 680

Faversham, ME13 0EN Headteacher: Mrs K Uttley Total pupils: 107

lorenden.org.uk

Marlborough House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • CO-ED

fossebankschool.co.uk

Gad’s Hill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Rochester, ME3 7PA Headteacher: Mr Paul Savage Total pupils: 388

gadshill.org

The Granville School NURSERY • CO-ED • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ Headteacher: Mrs Louise Lawrance Total pupils: 204

granvilleschool.org

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

Tonbridge, TN10 3BX Headteacher: John Withers Total pupils: 336

hildengrange.co.uk

Hilden Oaks School & Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tonbridge, TN10 3BU Headteacher: Katy Joiner Total pupils: 218

hildenoaks.co.uk

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

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB Headteacher: Scott Carnochan Total pupils: 440

holmewoodhouse.co.uk

Junior King’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 OAY Headteacher: Ms Emma Károlyi Total pupils: 340

junior-kings.co.uk

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Canterbury, CT2 9AQ Headteacher: Andrew Carter Total pupils: 167

kentcollege.com

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

Canterbury, CT2 9DT Headteacher: Julian Waltho Total pupils: 690

kentcollege.com

Kent College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX Headteacher: Ms Julie Lodrick Total pupils: 438

kent-college.co.uk

King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1RH Headteacher: Catherine Openshaw Total pupils: 60

kings-rochester.co.uk

King’s Rochester Preparatory School PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1UB Headteacher: Tom Morgan Total pupils: 290

kings-rochester.co.uk

Cranbrook, TN18 4PY Headteacher: Mr Martyn Ward Total pupils: 301

marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

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

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN Headteacher: Mr Andrew Webster Total pupils: 197

meadschool.info

The New Beacon PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB Headteacher: Mr Michael Piercy Total pupils: 399

newbeacon.org.uk

Northbourne Park School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Deal, CT14 0NW Headteacher: Mr Sebastian Rees Total pupils: 140

northbournepark.com

Radnor House Sevenoaks NURSERY • PRE-PREP • CO-ED • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE Headteacher: Mr David Paton Total pupils: 237

radnor-sevenoaks.org

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

Rochester, ME1 1XF Headteacher: Mr Alistair Brownlow Total pupils: 255

rochester-college.org

Rose Hill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY Headteacher: Ms Emma Neville Total pupils: 304

rosehillschool.co.uk

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

Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU Headteacher: Mr Craig McCarthy Total pupils: 206

russellhouseschool.co.uk

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

Hildenborough, TN11 9HN Headteacher: Mr Justin Foster-Gandey Total pupils: 160

sackvilleschool.co.uk

Saint Ronan’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ Headteacher: Mr William Trelawny-Vernon Total pupils: 376

saintronans.co.uk

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

Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU Headteacher: Luke Harrison Total pupils: 384

theprep.org.uk

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

Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU Acting Headteache: Theresa Homewood Total pupils: 1035

sevenoaksschool.org

Solefield School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH Headteacher: Mr Dougal A Philps Total pupils: 179

solefieldschool.org

King’s Rochester Senior School

Somerhill Pre-Prep

SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Rochester, ME1 1TE Headteacher: Ben Charles Total pupils: 272

kings-rochester.co.uk

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

Fosse Bank School Hildenborough, TN11 8ND Headteacher: Ms Alison Cordingley Total pupils: 73

independentschoolparent.com

Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4PY

kings-school.co.uk

farringtons.org.uk

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

Marlborough House

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Ms Jacqui Marriott Total pupils: 130

somerhill.org

Head Teacher: Eddy Newton Admissions: Emma Houchin registrar@marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk 01580 753555 Boys and girls, 2.5-13 years 250 TYPE: Day, Flexi Boarding FEES: Nursery – £17.50-£37.50 per session (EYFS available). Pre-Prep – Day from £3,115-£3,770, Prep – Day from £5,930-£6,230 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Pre-Prep – max 16, Prep – max 18 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Bede’s, Benenden, Brighton College, Claremont, Cranbrook, Eastbourne College, Winchester, Hurst, Mayfield, Sevenoaks, Sutton Valance, Tonbridge ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Informal assessment on taster days. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Marlborough House is a traditional, country Prep School with a distinctly family feel. We pride ourselves on our small class sizes and ISI rated ‘excellent’ academic and pastoral care, recognising that only a happy child can truly become a confident and independent learner.

As we approach our 150th Anniversary, Marlborough House continues to prepare pupils through an exciting and engaging curriculum. In 2019 the school launched the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate for Years 7 and 8; a forward thinking curriculum fit for the 21st century. Throughout the school, values and character education are actively taught alongside the academic, creative and sporting curriculum to ensure our children are ready for their next steps.

Academic Record: A high percentage of leavers regularly win senior school scholarships across all areas of school life. In addition, this year we had a 100% success rate for Creative and Performing Arts scholarships. We also have a consistent 100% pass rate for the Cranbrook Entrance Exam. Extra-curricular: Life at Marlborough House extends well beyond the classroom, where extra-curricular activities enrich children’s experiences, developing the skills children will need to thrive as adults. The old favourites of Chess, Choir and Karate are complemented by new clubs such as Trampolining, Entrepreneurship, Construction and Music Technology. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Our Pre-Prep School (2019, 2020 & 2021) and Healthy Eating Campaign (2020) have been recognised in recent Independent Schools of the Year awards. This year we launched ‘The Great Outdoors’, a new initiative that started with pupils planting 200+ trees and winning a Woodland Trust Gold Award. Notable Alumni include David Gower (Cricketer), Stephen Poliakoff (Playwright) and Rev. W Awdry (Author). Open morning: Friday 8 October 2021. Individual visits welcome throughout the year. www.marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

Discover your path OPEN-MINDED

COMPASSIONATE

TASIS England inspires students to become life-long learners who are internationally-minded and committed to service leadership as they discover their own pathway to the future. Leading international school for day (ages 3-18) & boarding (ages 13-18) Average class size of 15 students International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme & Advanced Placement (AP) courses Excellent university placement in the UK, US & worldwide with individualized university counseling 60 nationalities & 30 languages spoken on campus 35 minutes from central London & 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport

Open Events BOOK YOUR PLACE tasisengland.org/discover

tasisengland.org | ukadmissions@tasisengland.org | +44independentschoolparent.com (0)1932 582316

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Kent - Surrey

Spring Grove School

Yardley Court Boys Prep School

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

PREP • DAY • BOYS

Wye, TN25 5EZ Headteacher: Mr Bill Jones Total pupils: 193

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Headteacher: Mr Duncan Sinclair Total pupils: 470

St David’s College

Surrey

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

West Wickham, BR4 0QS Headteachers: Mrs Julia Foulger Total pupils: 147

stdavidsprep.com

St Edmund’s School Canterbury NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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: Barney Durrant 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

steephill.co.uk

Sutton Valence Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Maidstone, ME17 3RF Headteacher: Claire Corkran

svs.org.uk

Sutton Valence School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Maidstone, ME17 3HL Headteacher: Mr Bruce Grindlay Total pupils: 816

svs.org.uk

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

Tonbridge, TN9 1JP Headteacher: James Priory Total pupils: 806

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

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

Tadworth, KT20 6AJ Headteacher: Simon Collins Total pupils: 358

aberdourschool.co.uk

ACS Cobham International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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 • CO-ED

Godalming, GU8 6AS Headteacher: Chris Carlier Total pupils: 180

aldro.org

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

Hindhead, GU26 6BL Headteacher: Sheina Wright Total pupils: 334

amesburyschool.co.uk

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

Farnham, GU10 1PB Headteacher: Mr James Reid Total pupils: 156

barfieldschool.com

Barrow Hills School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Godalming, GU8 5NY Headteacher: Mr Sean Skehan Total pupils: 230

barrowhills.org

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

Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Helen Skrine Total pupils: 186

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

Wellesley House School

Caterham Preparatory School

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

ctc.ac.uk

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

Broadstairs, CT10 2DG Headteacher: Gavin Franklin Total pupils: 138

Caterham, CR3 6YB Headteacher: Ben Purkiss Total pupils: 293

wellesleyhouse.org

caterhamprepschool.co.uk

West Lodge School

Caterham School

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

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

Sidcup, DA15 7DU Headteacher: Mr Robert Francis Total pupils: 163

Caterham, CR3 6YA Headteacher: Mr Ceri Jones Total pupils: 897

westlodge.org.uk

caterhamschool.co.uk

Wickham Court School

Charterhouse

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

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

West Wickham, BR4 9HW Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Harries Total pupils: 95

wickhamcourt.org.uk

independentschoolparent.com

Head Teacher: Mr Gavin Franklin Admissions: admissions@wellesleyhouse.net office@wellesleyhouse.net 01843 862991 Boys and girls, 2-13 years 125, boys 65, girls 60 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – Please contact Admissions. Pre-Prep – Day from £2,975, Prep – Day from £3,750, Weekly & Full Boarding from £8,777 per term, Flexi Boarding please contact Admissions TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 12-14 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Harrow, Eton, Rugby, Tonbridge, The Kings School Canterbury, Shrewsbury, Benenden, St Edmunds Canterbury, St Lawrence College FAITH: Christian ethos but non-denominational MOTTO: A Scalis Patulis Ad Astra ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Interview. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

belmont-school.org

Bishopsgate School

Croydon, CR0 5SX Headteacher: Dr Chris Drew Total pupils: 212

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

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somerhill.org

Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL Headteachers: Miss Stephanie Ferro

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Wellesley House 114, Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2DG

Godalming, GU7 2DX Headteacher: Dr Alex Peterken Total pupils: 793

charterhouse.org.uk

School Philosophy: Our values are: KINDNESS, COURAGE, RESPECT,

TEAMWORK AND ENJOYMENT. Our aim is to provide a high quality, broad education that opens up a world of possibilities for our pupils, in a caring and nurturing environment. Every pupil is encouraged to participate in a wide array of extra-curricular activities, creative arts and sports, with an emphasis on building resilience and self-confidence, so by the time they leave the school, they are well-rounded, motivated young adults who flourish at their senior schools of choice.

Academic Record: 100% pass rate common entrance exam. Extra-curricular: Sports – cricket, rugby, hockey, football, netball, athletics,

swimming, tennis, squash, shooting. Arts – drama, music lessons, choir, bands, creative arts. Well-being – yoga, mindfulness. Weekly beach school.

Alumni: Please see website, Alumni include Cricketers – Chris Cowdrey,

Graham Cowdrey, Alex Loudon, Sam Northeast, Jordan Cox, Ollie Robinson. Olympic Medalists – Georgina Harland, William Fox-Pitt, Tony Nash. Other Elite Sports – Ruaraidh Gunn, Simon and Oliver Sherwood, Bruce Critchley. The Arts – Michael Denison, Gresby Nash, Reginald Bosanquet, Patrick Lichfield, Mike d’Abo, Sir Jocelyn Stevens, Henry Wyndham, Oliver Preston. St Peter’s Court – Prince Henry and Prince George, later Dukes of Gloucester and Kent, General Sir Peter de la Billiere, Lord Jellicoe, Lord Kingsdown Distinguished Others – HRH Duke of Gloucester, Sir Jonathan Porritt, The Duke of Northumberland, The Reverend Nick Stacey.

Open Days: Open all year round for private tours. Virtual Open Day www.wellesleyhouse.org/virtual-open-day www.wellesleyhouse.org

SOUTH EAST

100% Academic Scholarship Success!

An independent school for boys aged 4-13 years, with co-educational nursery. Set in 45 acres of beautiful countryside with school bus routes including to SW London

Individual tours are recommended To register your interest,

please e-mail admissions@parkside-school.co.uk or call 01932 862749

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Chinthurst School

Dunottar School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Tadworth, KT20 5QZ Headteacher: Catherine Trundle Total pupils: 221

chinthurstschool.co.uk

City of London Freemen’s School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

Esher, KT10 9LY Headteacher: Mr W Brierly Total pupils: 739

claremontfancourt.co.uk

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

dunottarschool.com

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

Frensham, GU10 3AH Headteacher: Mr Dan Thornburn Total pupils: 350

edgeborough.co.uk

Elmhurst School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

South Croydon, CR2 7DW Headteacher: Mr Antony Padfield Total pupils: 158

elmhurstschool.net

Epsom College

Wallington, SM6 0BD Headteacher: Leigh Hardie Total pupils: 101

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

Coworth Flexlands School

epsomcollege.org.uk

collingwoodschool.org.uk NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • BOYS TO 5

Woking, GU24 8TE Headteacher: Nicola Cowell Total pupils: 135

coworthflexlands.co.uk

Cranleigh Preparatory School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH Headteacher: Neil R Brooks Total pupils: 302

cranprep.org

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

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ Headteacher: Mr Martin Reader Total pupils: 683

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

croydonhigh.gdst.net

Cumnor House Nursery South Croydon NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

South Croydon, CR2 6DH Headteacher: Eloise Upfold Total pupils: 110

cumnorhouse.com

Cumnor House School for Boys PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

South Croydon, CR2 6DA Headteacher: Emma Edwards 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

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Reigate, RH2 7EL Headteacher: Mr Mark Tottman Total pupils: 165

independentschoolparent.com

Epsom, KT17 4JQ Headteacher: Mr Jay Piggot Total pupils: 742

Ewell Castle School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • BOYS

Ewell, KT17 2AW Headteacher: Silas Edmonds Total pupils: 531

ewellcastle.co.uk

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

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

frensham.org

Glenesk Pre-Preparatory School

ACHIEVING

TOGETHER Whether it’s academic achievement, consideration and kindness towards others, or an energetic and positive attitude – excellence underpins all that we do and all that we strive to be together. Pennthorpe is an independent day school, on the Sussex/Surrey border, for boys and girls aged 2 – 13 years. It is a place of discovery, where everybody develops into somebody who can confidently take their place in the world and make it a better place. 01403 822391 www.pennthorpe.com

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

East Horsley, KT24 6NS Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bradley Total pupils: 133

Reed’s School

gleneskschool.co.uk

Sandy Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ES

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

Woking, GU22 7TP Headteacher: Mrs Tania Botting Total pupils: 199

greenfield.surrey.sch.uk

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

Guildford, GU1 1SJ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Boulton Total pupils: 986

guildfordhigh.co.uk

Hall Grove School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ Headteacher: Mr Alastair Graham Total pupils: 409

hallgrove.co.uk

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Woking, GU21 4EE Headteacher: Mrs Penelope Austin Total pupils: 215

halstead-school.org.uk

Hampton Court House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT8 9BS Headteacher: Mr Guy Holloway Total pupils: 235

Head Teacher: Mr Mark Hoskins BA, MA, MSc Admissions: The Registrar admissions@reeds.surrey.sch.uk 01932 869001 Boys, 11-18 years, girls, 16-18 years 770, boys 672, girls 98 TYPE: HMC Day, Full Boarding FEES: Day from £6,980, Full Boarding from £9,300 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entry at 11+,13+ and 16+ by own internal entrance exam and an interview. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

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

School Philosophy: Our mission at Reed’s is to develop each individual pupil by nurturing and inspiring them within a supportive environment. Core values of Integrity, Compassion, Curiosity, Resilience, Responsibility and Independence are instilled in pupils’ characters, producing well-rounded individuals who are confident, personable, and will possess a lifelong love of learning.

Open Days: Please visit the school’s website for details on Open Mornings and how to visit. www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk

to school anywhere else?” SOUTH EAST prospective“Why parentwould I want my child to go

to school anywhere else?” prospective parent

Independent Prep School for boys and girls from 4 to 13 In the heart of the South Downs National Park Morning minibuses and after school club Bury – Pulborough – RH20 1PB Tel: 01798 831456 www.dorsethouseschool.com

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Hazelwood School

Moon Hall School

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Oxted, RH8 0QU Headteacher: Lindie Louw Total pupils: 570

Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ Headteacher: Ms Emma Fraser Total pupils: 45

Hoe Bridge School

More House School

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

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

hazelwoodschool.co.uk

Old Woking, GU22 8JE Headteacher: Chris Webster Total pupils: 493

hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Farnham, GU10 3AP Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Hetherington Total pupils: 444

morehouse.org.uk

Homefield Preparatory School

Notre Dame School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

Sutton, SM1 2TE Headteacher: Mr John Towers Total pupils: 348

homefield.sutton.sch.uk

Hurtwood House School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Dorking, RH5 6NU Headteacher: Mr C M Jackson Total pupils: 347

hurtwoodhouse.com

International School of London, Surrey NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Woking, GU22 8HY Headteacher: Mr Richard Parker Total pupils: 250

islschools.org/surrey

King Edward’s Witley SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG Headteacher: Joanna Wright Total pupils: 410

kesw.org

Kingswood House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED • SENIOR

Epsom, KT19 8LG Headteacher: Mr Duncan Murphy Total pupils: 175

kingswoodhouse.org

Laleham Lea School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Purley, CR8 3JJ Headteacher: Ms Karen Barry Total pupils: 110

lalehamlea.co.uk

Lanesborough School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Guildford, GU1 2EL Headteacher: Clare Turnbull

lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk

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

Lingfield, RH7 6PH Headteacher: Mr Richard Bool Total pupils: 928

lingfieldcollege.co.uk

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

Guildford, GU5 0NQ Acting Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bryan Total pupils: 211

longacre.surrey.sch.uk

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

GIRLS

Cobham, KT11 1HA Senior Headteacher is Anna King Prep Headteacher is Amélie Morgan Total pupils: 600

notredame.co.uk

Oakhyrst Grange School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Caterham, CR3 6AF Headteacher: Mr Alex Gear Total pupils: 154

oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

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

Purley, CR8 2AN Headteacher: Mr Ciro Candia Total pupils: 174

oakwoodschool.org.uk

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Croydon, CR0 1AX Headteacher: Jane Burton Total pupils: 700

oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Parkside School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Cobham, KT11 3PX Headteacher: Nicole Janssen Total pupils: 255

parkside-school.co.uk

Prior’s Field SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Feltonfleet School Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1DR

GIRLS

Godalming, GU7 2RH Headteacher: Tracy Kirnig Total pupils: 453

priorsfieldschool.com

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

Manor House School

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

Little Bookham, KT23 4EN Headteacher: Ms Tracey Fantham Total pupils: 293

Reigate, RH2 0QS Headteacher: Mr Shaun Fenton Total pupils: 947

manorhouseschool.org

reigategrammar.org

Micklefield School

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

Reigate, RH2 9DU Headteacher: Mr R Ardé Total pupils: 298

Ripley, GU23 6NE Acting Headteacher: Gavin Ryan Total pupils: 267

micklefieldschool.co.uk

ripleycourt.co.uk

Milbourne Lodge School

Rowan Preparatory School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Esher, KT10 9EG Headteacher: Mrs Judy Waite Total pupils: 215

Esher, KT10 0LX Headteacher: Mrs Susan Clarke Total pupils: 320

milbournelodge.co.uk

rowanprepschool.co.uk

Moon Hall School

Royal Alexandra & Albert School

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

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

independentschoolparent.com

A vibrant, forward thinking education is closer than you might think. Call us on 01428 686735 or book online at www.kesw.org

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior

reigatestmarys.org

moonhallschoolregiate.co.uk

Saturday 9 October 10am

oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

lyndhurstschool.co.uk

Leigh, RH2 8RE Headteacher: Michelle Catterson Total pupils: 110

YEAR 7 ENTRY

South Croydon, CR2 7YN Headteacher: Mr Tim Horton Total pupils: 150

Reigate, RH2 7RN Headteacher: Mr Marcus Culverwell Total pupils: 336

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

OPEN MORNING

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS • CO-ED

Camberley, GU15 3NE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Rudkin Total pupils: 118

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

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Reigate, RH2 0TD Headteacher: Mr Mark Dixon Total pupils: 960

raa-school.co.uk

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: 490, boys 261, girls 229 TYPE: Day, Weekly and Flexi Boarding. FEES: Nursery: Termly from £2,245 (mornings). Pre-Prep: Termly £4,185. Prep: Day fees Termly £6,150. 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 that 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: Saturday 25 September, Friday 4 March Virtual tours available on the website. Personal tours by arrangement. www.feltonfleet.co.uk

SOUTH EAST

DISCOVER YOUR TALENT AT CRANLEIGH WEEKLY BOARDING WITH EXCELLENT ACADEMICS SUPPORTED BY A FULL PROGRAMME OF MUSIC, SPORT, ART, DESIGN AND DRAMA. REGISTERING NOW FOR 2023 AND 2024. ADMISSIONS@CRANLEIGH.ORG OR WWW.CRANLEIGH.ORG | 01438 276377 independentschoolparent.com

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Royal Grammar School

Seaton House School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

Guildford, GU1 3BB Headteacher: Dr J M Cox Total pupils: 924

Sutton, SM2 5LH Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Morrison Total pupils: 160

rgs-guildford.co.uk

seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk

Royal Russell School

Shrewsbury Lodge School

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Croydon, CR9 5BX Headteacher: Chris Hutchinson Total pupils: 919

royalrussell.co.uk

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

Guildford, GU2 8BP Headteacher: Sarah Norville Total pupils: 190

rydeshill.com

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

Woking, GU21 4QW Headteacher: Mr Adrian Perks Total pupils: 313

st-andrews.woking.sch.uk

St Catherine’s School, Bramley PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Guildford, GU5 0DF Headteacher: Mrs Alice Phillips and Miss Naomi Bartholomew Total pupils: 892

stcatherines.info

St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Epsom, KT18 5HE Headteacher: Annie Thackray Total pupils: 165

st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk

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

Purley, CR8 3AL Headteacher: Ms Cressida Mardell Total pupils: 149

stdavidsschool.co.uk

St Edmund’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Hindhead, GU26 6BH Headteacher: Adam Walliker Total pupils: 294

saintedmunds.co.uk

St George’s Weybridge NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Weybridge, KT15 2QS Headteacher: Mr Antony Hudson and Mrs Rachel Owens Total pupils: 950

stgeorgesweybridge.com

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

Godalming, GU7 1RZ Headteacher: Mrs Jane Wittingham Total pupils: 268

sthilarysschool.com

St Ives School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS • GIRLS

Haslemere, GU27 2ES Headteacher: Mrs Kay Goldsworthy Total pupils: 115

stiveshaslemere.com

St James Senior Boys’ School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • BOYS

Ashford, TW15 3DZ Headteacher: Mr David Brazier Total pupils: 382

stjamesschool.co.uk

St John’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Leatherhead, KT22 8SP Headteacher: Mrs Rowena Cole Total pupils: 656

stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk

St Teresa’s School

shrewsburyhousepreprep.net

Sir William Perkin’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Chertsey, KT16 9BN Headteacher: Mr Chris Muller Total pupils: 606

swps.org.uk

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

New Malden, KT3 5DP Headteacher: Mrs Donna Brackstone-Drake Total pupils: 134

thestudyschool.co.uk

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

Sutton, SM1 2AX Headteacher: Beth Dawson Total pupils: 642

suttonhigh.gdst.net

TASIS The American School in England NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Thorpe, TW20 8TE Headteacher: Bryan Nixon Total pupils: 720

england.tasis.com

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

Guildford, GU1 2JD Headteacher: Mrs Christina Foord Total pupils: 750

tormeadschool.org.uk

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: Dr James Whitehead Total pupils: 611

woldinghamschool.co.uk

Woodcote House School PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • BOYS

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

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

GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 2-11 years 130

Day Nursery – from £20.40 per session. Pre-Prep termly £3,465. Prep termly £4,335 TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: 15 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Guildford High School, Churchers’ College, St Catherine’s Bramley, Seaford College, Prior’s Field School, Frensham Heights School, Tormead School, King Edward’s Witley FAITH: Non-denominational MOTO: Happy children make the best learners TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: At St Ives, we believe education should be relevant,

interesting, stimulating, engaging, and above all, fun! Learning can take place anywhere, in and out of the classroom, so we seize every opportunity to develop the children’s love of learning. We have specialist subject teachers and small class sizes to ensure that our pupils can thrive in lessons. Our aim is for every child to leave St Ives at the end of the day feeling that today really was the best day ever.

Academic Record: Excellent record of scholarships to a wide variety of senior

schools.

Extra-curricular: Outstanding opportunities for Sport, Art, Design, Drama, Music and Dance within the curriculum and in before and after school clubs. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Small Independent School of the Year 2019 in the ISOTY Awards, a Finalist in the environmental category in 2020, shortlisted for small independent school of the Year in 2021. Awarded an EcoSchools Green Flag in 2020. Shortlisted for Prep School of the Year at the tes independent school awards 2018.

Bede’s Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Eastbourne, BN20 7XL Headteacher: Mr Giles Entwisle Total pupils: 373

bedes.org.uk/prep-school

Bede’s School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

independentschoolparent.com

Head Teacher: Mrs Kay Goldsworthy Admissions: Mrs Hayley Dibb registrar@stiveshaslemere.com office@stiveshaslemere.com 01428 643734

battleabbeyschool.com

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

st-teresas.com

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Esher, KT10 9EA Headteacher: Jon Akhurst Total pupils: 143

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

Dorking, RH56ST Headteacher: Mr Mike Farmer Total pupils: 331

St Ives School, Haslemere Three Gates Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2ES

Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH Headteacher: Mr Peter Goodyer Total pupils: 750

bedes.org

Open Days: Private tours welcome at any time. Open Mornings: 8 October, 12 November, 4 February, 4 March www.stiveshaslemere.com

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Co-Educational

Day & Boarding - Full & Flexi Options

3 - 18 years

For more information contact admissions@stedmunds.org.uk www.stedmunds.org.uk 01227 475601

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Bellerbys College Brighton

Northease Manor School

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

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brighton, BN1 4LF Headteacher: Mr Simon Mower Total pupils: 888

Lewes, BN7 3EY Headteacher: Claire Farmer Total pupils: 96

bellerbys.com

northease.co.uk

Bricklehurst Manor School

Roedean School

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 5RQ Headteacher: Mr Oliver Blond Total pupils: 423

Brighton & Hove Junior School

Roedean Moira House Girls School

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

roedean.co.uk

Hove, BN3 6NH Headteacher: Ms Sian Cattaneo Total pupils: 243

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

Brighton & Hove High School

roedeanmoirahouse.co.uk

bhhs.gdst.net

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Brighton, BN1 3AT Headteacher: Ms Jennifer Smith Total pupils: 338

bhhs.gdst.net

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

Brighton, BN2 5JF Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 223

brightoncollege.org.uk

Brighton College Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brighton, BN2 0EU Headteacher: Mr John Weeks Total pupils: 302

brightoncollege.org.uk

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

Brighton, BN2 0AL Headteacher: Richard Cairns Total pupils: 1088

brightoncollege.org.uk

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

East Sussex, TN37 7PW Headteacher: Giles Perrin Total pupils: 400+

claremontschool.co.uk

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

Hove, BN3 4ED Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Gane Total pupils: 130

deepdeneschool.com

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

Eastbourne, BN21 4JY Headteacher: Mr Tom Lawson Total pupils: 631

eastbourne-college.co.uk

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

Nr Rye, TN31 6NL Headteacher: Nick Goodman Total pupils: 111

frewencollege.co.uk

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

Forest Row, RH18 5JD Headteacher: Mr Jeff Smith Total pupils: 135

greenfieldsschool.com

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hove, BN3 6LU Headteacher: Mrs Kirsty Keep Total pupils: 244

lancingcollege.co.uk

Lewes Old Grammar School NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Lewes, BN7 1XS Headteacher: Mr R Blewitt Total pupils: 574

logs.uk.com

Mayfield School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Mayfield, TN20 6PH Headteacher: Miss Antonia Beary Total pupils: 357

mayfieldgirls.org

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55 Cheam Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2AX

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

Wadhurst, TN5 7EL Headteacher: Mrs Christine Flowers Total pupils: 122

bricklehurst.co.uk

Sutton High School GDST

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Eastbourne, BN20 7TE Headteacher: Andrew Wood Total pupils: 306

Sacred Heart School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Blake Total pupils: 117

sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk

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

Eastbourne, BN20 7RP Headteacher: Mr Gareth Jones Total pupils: 374

standrewsprep.co.uk

St Christopher’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Hove, BN3 4AD Headteacher: Mr Julian Withers Total pupils: 284

stchristophershove.org.uk

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Mayfield, TN20 6HR Headteacher: Mr Mark Hammond Total pupils: 136

skippershill.com

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

Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL Headteacher: Joff Powis Total pupils: 251

vinehallschool.com

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

ardingly.com

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

East Grinstead, RH19 3PD Headteacher: Mr Will Brooks Total pupils: 264

brambletye.co.uk

Burgess Hill Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG Headteacher: Mrs Liz Laybourn Total pupils: 526

burgesshillgirls.com

Christ’s Hospital School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Horsham, RH13 0LJ Headteacher: Mr Simon Reid Total pupils: 863

christs-hospital.org.uk

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

Copthorne, RH10 3HR Headteacher: Chris Jones Total pupils: 319

copthorneprep.co.uk

Cottesmore School PREP • BOARDING • CO-ED

Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU Headteacher: Mr Thomas Rogerson Total pupils: 155

cottesmoreschool.com

Cumnor House Sussex NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Danehill, Haywards Heath RH17 7HT Headteacher: Mr Christian Heinrich Total pupils: 385

cumnor.co.uk

Head: Bethany Dawson Admissions: Julie White admissions@sut.gdst.net 020 8642 0594 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Girls, 3-18 years 730

Day Nursery – Day from £3,483, Pre-Prep – Day from £3833, Prep – Day from £4,575, Senior – Day from £5,880 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20, Senior – 22, Sixth Form – 6 FAITH: Non denominational MOTTO: With Courage With Truth With Joy ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Interview and test TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: A girl who’s fiercely independent is a girl who believes in

herself. And inspires others with that belief. A girl who’s ready to discover what she wants. And then goes to get it. A girl who feels that her words carry weight. And who’s determined to be heard. We are Sutton High School. And we are fiercely independent, just like our girls. That’s why we tailor what we do, and how we do it, to their needs, personalities and dreams. Offering unparalleled individual support and attention, with small classes and a bold spirit, right in the heart of Sutton.

Academic Record: We are proud of our students and our teachers for achieving outstanding results year after year. In 2021 80% of A Levels were A*/A and 100% A*-C with a third of our pupils attaining a full suite of A* grades and 93% achieving offers from their first choice university. For GCSEs in 2021 we achieved a 100% pass rate with over two-thirds of grades at Level 9 or 8 (A*-A) and 87% Level 9-7 (A*-B). Extra-curricular: We have an enormous range of co-curricular clubs and societies, keeping girls inspired and engaged at every moment of the school day and beyond. There is always something extraordinary going on, from making ice cream using liquid nitrogen in STEM Society, to uncovering a journalistic scoop in Young Reporters. Notable Achievements and Alumni:

Dr Helen Scales, Ruby Steel, Commander Maryla Ingham, Marianna Spring, Dr Nikita Kanani MBE, Holly Ramsey, Seunghye Park. Find out more about our alumnae here www.suttonhigh.gdst.net/ senior-school/our-amazing-alumnae

Open Days: Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 11 November 2021 6.30pm www.suttonhigh.gdst.net

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Mayﬁeld

AN INDEPENDENT BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 11 TO 18, SET IN THE BEAUTIFUL SUSSEX COUNTRYSIDE JUST AN HOUR FROM LONDON OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC RESULTS • SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE EXTENSIVE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME EXEMPLARY PASTORAL CARE & NURTURING ENVIRONMENT STATE OF THE ART EQUESTRIAN CENTRE FLEXI, WEEKLY AND FULL BOARDING OPTIONS

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Dorset House

Slindon College

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

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Pulborough, RH20 1PB Headteacher: Mr Matt Thomas Total pupils: 146

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

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

Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sompting, BN15 OAZ Headteacher: Mr Stuart Douch Total pupils: 97

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The Towers Convent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • FLEXI • GIRLS • BOYS

Steyning, BN44 3TF Headteacher: Mrs Clare Trelfa Total pupils: 314

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Westbourne House School

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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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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Reigate Road, Reigate RH2 0QS

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Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL Headteacher: Chris Calvey Total pupils: 430

Reigate Grammar School

Arundel, BN18 0RH Headteacher: Mark Birkbeck Total pupils: 84

Chichester, PO20 2BH Headteacher: Martin Barker Total pupils: 442

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Windlesham House School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Washington, RH20 4AY Headteacher: Mr Richard Foster Total pupils: 356

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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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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worthing, BN14 8HU Headteacher: Mrs Heather Beeby Total pupils: 152

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

Lancing, BN15 0RW Headteacher: Mr Dominic Oliver Total pupils: 538

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

Chichester, PO18 9AN Headteacher: Ms Clare Bradbury Total pupils: 256

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Our Lady of Sion Junior School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worthing, BN11 1RE Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 109

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Our Lady of Sion Senior School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Worthing, BN11 4BL Headteacher: Dr Simon Orchard Total pupils: 339

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

Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ Headteacher: Alexia Bolton Total pupils: 313

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

Petworth, GU28 0NB Headteacher: John Green Total pupils: 689

Headmaster: Mr Shaun Fenton Admissions: Mrs Philippa Watkins admissions@reigategrammar.org 01737 222231 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 11-18 years 1,099, boys 552, girls 547

Day Senior – Day from £6,775-£6,875 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 15-18, Sixth Form – 10 FAITH: Non-denominational ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Exam and Interview TYPE: FEES:

School Philosophy: Reigate Grammar exists to provide the highest possible

quality of education to girls and boys aged 11 to 18. Their core priority is to care for each child and nurture their unique talents and abilities. The education is tailored for each child with personalisation and choice across the curriculum. There is no such thing as a ‘typical’ Reigatian. Their students are happy and are nurtured to prepare them for successful and happy adult life. Moral purpose is a key feature also. The school prepares its students to make the world a better place making them aware of their advantages coupled with a strong sense of responsibility.

Academic Record: Continued outstanding academic achievement where the average grade profile for A-Level students is AAA. Over 97% of students head to Oxbridge, Russell Group universities or medical schools. Extra-curricular: Life at RGS is far from all academic work and students are encouraged to make the most of the vast menu of opportunities available to them. RGS’ extra-curricular offer is the heartbeat of the school and it is never too late to try something new. Staff are always keen to hear from the students themselves about starting up new clubs and ventures. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Keir Starmer – Leader

of The Labour Party. David Walliams – Actor, writer. Norman Cook – Fatboy Slim musician. Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian, actor. Ray Mears – TV Presenter. Susan Gritton – Operatic singer

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

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YW Headteacher: Mr Richard Taylor-West Total pupils: 368

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St Catherine’s is a place where your daughter will develop a lifelong love for learning, in a supportive and homely environment. Both in and outside the classroom, she will experience a range of opportunities, and discover her strengths and passions. From this foundation, she will grow in confidence and develop a curiosity about everything around her. She will leave our Prep School believing in her abilities and ready to embrace new challenges in senior school.

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Tuesday 28th September 2021 Thursday 21st October 2021 Tuesday 23rd November 2021 You want your daughter to achieve academically but you want her to be intelligent in other ways too – to be confident socially, to have a strong moral compass, to shape the world around her, to believe in herself. At St Catherine’s we support your daughter in building the intellect and character that will help her develop as a bright, confident, compassionate and vibrant individual. At the heart of this is developing her sense of self-belief, that she can achieve whatever she is driven to do in life.

St Catherine’s, Bramley GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4 - 18 years Guildford GU5 0DF | admissions @ stcatherines.info

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GORDON’S SCHOOL BOARDING IN SURREY

Years 7, 9 and 12 boarding places available. ‘Students who attend the boarding school provision exceed their predicted outcomes and consistently reach, and further, their potential’ OFSTED BOARDING INSPECTION REPORT 2019

For open events, please visit www.gordons.school BESPOKE RESIDENTIAL BOARDING HOUSE FOR YEAR 7 STUDENTS

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SOUTH EAST Cumnor House School 168 Pampisford Road

Cumnor Boys Head Teacher: Miss Emma Edwards Cumnor Girls Head Teacher: Mrs Amanda McShane admissions@cumnorhouse.com 0208 660 3445 Boys 2-13 years and girls, 2-11 years 500, boys 250, girls 250 TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery – from £835 per month, £2,755 per term. Pre-Prep – from £4,135, Prep – from £4,875 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Selective Prep School. Admission is via interview with Head and review of school report. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: We do things our way. The Cumnor Way. There’s a rather

unique way of doing things at Cumnor House School. It’s what sets us apart from everyone else, but brings us all together. It’s way makes it possible for our pupils to be their best selves at school and beyond.

Open Days: Personal Tours for each family. Please contact the admissions team directly admissions@cumnorhouse.com. Visit website for details of next Open Day. www.cumnorhouse.com

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INSPIRING EDUCATION FOR LIFE HMC Independent day, weekly and full boarding school for boys & girls age 3 to 18 years. One of the top co-educational schools in England with a unique, award-winning approach to Learning & Teaching, where all pupils can be successful in an environment which is caring, optimistic and encouraging.

Great results, large, leafy grounds, good facilities, polite, charming and well-informed pupils. It’s on the up and pulling ahead of the pack now. GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE

Academically , Caterham is up there with the big guns...all achieved without any undue stress. If Caterham isn’t on your list already, it most certainly should be.’ TATLER SCHOOLS GUIDE

Caterham School is easily accessed from Surrey, Kent, Sussex and London and our extensive coach network includes mainline train connections and evening late bus services.

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St Hilary’s

Boys & Girls Ages 2—11

Preparatory School, Godalming

Open Mornings on 1st and 2nd October Personal Tours by Arrangement

“Happy, charming and academically successful”

The Good Schools Guide

www.sthilarysschool.com • Tel: 01483 416551 • Email: registrar@sthilarysschool.com @StHilarysSchool

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REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT OPEN MORNING ON SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER AT 10AM TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.COTTESMORESCHOOL.COM OR CONTACT OPENMORNING@COTTESMORESCHOOL.COM FOR ALL OTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL ADMISSIONS@COTTESMORESCHOOL.COM TEL: 01293 520648

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“Your answers are heard and you know you will succeed.”

Ours is a community that will lift up your heart. Established in 1862, Haileybury is a top co-educational boarding and day school for 11–18 year olds on a historic 500 acre campus in Hertfordshire, just 20 miles north of London. 2021 open events: Saturday 2 October Open Morning (in-person), Friday 19 November (virtual). UK enquiries: uk.admissions@haileybury.com International enquiries: int.admissions@haileybury.com 01992 706 353 Haileybury.com

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Nurturing every individual to achieve their potential

St Lawrence College is a thriving independent boarding and day school, providing a first-class education for boys and girls from 3 to 18 years. Located on the Kent coast, within easy access of London - 75 minutes away, and atwick and Heathrow under 2 hours. Boarding for pupils aged 7 to 18 is central to the school's life, and it is one of our great strengths, whether weekly or full boarding we aim to provide a 'home-from-home' for all. St Lawrence College, College Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7AE

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SOUTH EAST Explore St Hilda’s Virtual Tours Termly Open Days Private Visits Zoom Calls

Head Teacher: Mr. Dan Sayers, BA (Hons), QTS Admissions Contact: Mrs. Jennifer Fereday, BA (Hons) office@sthildasharpenden.co.uk Tel: 01582 712307 Gender & Age: Co-Ed Nursery rising 3 years, Girls Pre-Prep & Prep to 11 years Total Pupils: 150 Type: Day, single entry year groups. Fees: Nursery - Flexible options with variable pricing and 15 Hours free funding. Pre-Prep: Weekly from £290 to £368. Prep: Weekly from £368 to £376 w

Entrance Procedure: We are non-selective until Year 3 when an entrance assessment is held in Maths and English. We are proudly mixed ability and pupils are offered a place if we feel confident that they will thrive within the high standards and expectations achieved. School Philosophy: Our aim is to achieve the highest standard of education in a happy, safe, and purposeful working environment, instilling in all pupils a love of learning, independent thinking and good manners. We strive to nurture each child’s individuality, developing talent and ability to the full.

Douglas Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2ES | www.sthildasharpenden.co.uk

The outstanding and independent preschool and prep school for girls aged 2-11 Claygate, Esher, Surrey

We look forward to welcoming you to our Autumn Open Morning on Friday 8 October 2021 or contact us to arrange a personalised tour. Call: 01372 462627 Email: admissions@rowanprepschool.co.uk Register online: rowanprepschool.co.uk Rowan_Prep rowanpreparatoryschool

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For more information or to arrange a one-to-one online chat with the Headmaster, please contact our Registrar on 0208 467 2195 or email admissions@bickleyparkschool.co.uk

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Prepare to board Outstanding facilities, an all-round education, and a rich heritage: there are many reasons to consider the Duke of York’s Royal Military School, says Principal Alex Foreman.

he country’s only state fullboarding school, the Duke of York’s Royal Military School (DOYRMS), offers an affordable option for families seeking a boarding school environment with high standards of education. Set on top of the renowned White Cliffs of Dover, the school’s 150-acre parkland estate offers unrivalled facilities and a wide breadth of opportunities for its students. Open to 11 to 18 year olds, DOYRMS is based on an independent-style model, with Saturday morning lessons and co-curricular activities throughout the week.

However, parents are only required to pay for boarding, as the government pays for the education. This means the inclusive boarding fee is only £5,166 per term which is £15,498 per year (correct at time of writing), with limited scholarships available. This fee covers full-

boarding, catering, laundry and more than 80 clubs and activities per week, including Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, for which the school is an accredited centre. Official progress figures for GCSE place DOYRMS in the top top two per cent of schools nationally. At A-level, students average a B+, with 66 per cent of grades awarded at A*-B. In recognition of the exceptional academic standards, the school has received the SSAT Educational Outcomes Award 2020. The award-winning school, with outstanding managers and leaders (Ofsted 2018), treats every day as an open day – enquire now to book a tour. www.doyrms.com

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Channel Islands - Cornwall - Devon - Dorset

Channel Islands Elizabeth College

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

Guernsey, GY1 2PY Headteacher: Ms Jenny Palmer Total pupils: 891

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The Ladies’ College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Guernsey, GY1 1RW Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Clancy Total pupils: 588

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

Jersey, JE3 7DB Headteacher: Mr Cormac Timothy Total pupils: 219

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Mount Kelly

West Buckland

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • SIXTH FORM • DAY • FULL BOARDING • WEEKLY BOARDING • FLEXI- BOARDING • CO-ED

Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0SX

Tavistock, PL19 0HZ Headteacher: Guy Ayling Total pupils: 575

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Kingsley School

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

Bideford, EX39 3LY Headteacher: Mr Pete Last Total pupils: 398

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The Maynard School

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Exeter, EX1 1SJ Headteacher: Miss Sarah Dunn Total pupils: 353

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Plymouth College Prep PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Jersey, JE2 7UG Headteacher: Mr Mike Rees Total pupils: 300

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Plymouth College

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Plymouth, PL4 6RN Headteacher: Jonathan Standen Total pupils: 508

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

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Jersey, JE1 4HT Headteacher: Mr Alun Watkins Total pupils: 693

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Cornwall

Polwhele House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI •

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

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St Christopher’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Totnes, TQ9 6PF Headteacher: Alexandra Cottell Total pupils: 89

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St John’s School

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Sidmouth, EX10 8RG Headteacher: Ms Caroline Ward Total pupils: 149

Truro, TR4 9AE Headteacher: Hilary Mann Total pupils: 95

St Joseph’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Launceston, PL15 8HN Headteacher: Oliver Scott Total pupils: 229

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

Hayle, TR27 4HY Headteacher: Carol De Labat Total pupils: 55

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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

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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

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

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St Peter’s School

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

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

Shebbear, EX21 5HJ Headteacher: Caroline Kirby Total pupils: 331

Bramdean School

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

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG Headteacher: Mr Richard Notman Total pupils: 326

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Trinity School

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

Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY Headteacher: Lawrence Coen Total pupils: 438

West Buckland School

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

westbuckland.com

Dorset

Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School

bramdeanschool.co.uk

Poole, BH14 9JY Headteacher: Ms Kay Smith Total pupils: 111

Exeter, EX1 2QR Headteacher: Miss Diane Stoneman Total pupils: 200

Exeter Cathedral School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY •

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

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate School

BOARDING • CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

extercathedralschool.co.uk

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Exeter, EX1 1HX Headteacher: Mr James Featherstone Total pupils: 298

Bournemouth, BH5 2DY Headteacher: Mr Russell Slatford Total pupils: 395

Exeter School

Bryanston School

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

Exeter, EX2 4NS Headteacher: Louise Simpson Total pupils: 922

exeterschool.org.uk

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Dumpton School Deans Grove House, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AF

Stover School

CO-ED

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

www.westbuckland.com

shebbearcollege.co.uk

Barnstaple, EX32 0SX Headteacher: Phillip Stapleton Total pupils: 660

blundells.org

Open Days: 2 Oct 2021, Sixth Form Open Evening on 13 Oct 2021

Shebbear College

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

Tiverton, EX16 4DN Headteacher: Mr Bart Wielenga Total pupils: 584

as “a gem of a school in an outstanding location”, is set in 90 acres of stunning countryside. The school has enjoyed a strong academic track record for many years, making it by far the most successful school in the area. One of the many outstanding areas is WBS’s extra-curricular activities provision: ‘The School’s provision of extracurricular activities is outstanding and enriches the pupils’ experience significantly’ – ISI inspection 2019.

stpetersprep.co.uk

trinityschool.co.uk

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

School Philosophy: Founded in 1858, West Buckland School, which is described

Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Johnston Total pupils: 302

Devon

Blundell’s School

Boys and girls, 3-18 years 650, boys 325, girls 325 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding FEES: Pre-Prep – Day from £2,770-£2,900. Prep – Day from £3,490-£4,340. Senior – Day from £5,485, Weekly from £1,195 (on top of the daily fee). Full Boarding from £10,440-£12,500 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. TOTAL PUPILS:

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

Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX Headteacher: Sarah Thomas Total pupils: 671

bryanston.co.uk

Head Teacher: Mr Christian Saenger Contact: Mrs Lerryn Chaffey headspa@dumpton.com 01202 883 818 Boys and girls, 2-13 years 316, boys 192, girls 124 TYPE: Day FEES: Nursery £7.35 per hour. Pre-Prep £3,224 per term. Prep £5,763 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Our quiet sense of aspiration and ambition is illustrated by

our school motto: ‘you can because you think you can’. Inside the classroom, this means helping every child realise that with hard work, practice, determination and resilience, anything is possible. Outside the classroom, this means a broad range of experiences that not only provide huge enjoyment but, crucially, help children further develop their character.

Open Days: Every day is open day. Please call to arrange your visit and experience for yourself the friendly family atmosphere here at Dumpton. We can promise you a very warm welcome! www.dumpton.com

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The forward-thinking independent school creating caring, ambitious and well-educated boys and girls. •

Weekly and flexi boarding available

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Buses available across the region

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A range of scholarships available

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Family fee support and a generous sibling discount

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No academic lessons on Saturday mornings

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Dedicated to sustainability

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Caring and supportive community

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Extensive range of co-curricular opportunities

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Outstanding creative and performing arts

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570 seat theatre – the largest in the region

“My entire family fell in love with Queen’s. The school is simply beautiful with a huge range of facilities. The staff are so helpful and friendly and are always keen to answer any questions or worries we may have.”

Contact our friendly admissions team

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Canford School

Sunninghill Preparatory School

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

PREP • DAY • CO-ED

canford.com

sunninghillprep.co.uk

Wimborne, BH21 3AD Headteacher: Mr Ben A M Vessey Total pupils: 640

Castle Court School

Talbot Heath School

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

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

Wimborne, BH21 3RF Headteacher: Mr Luke Gollings Total pupils: 355

castlecourt.com

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: Mr Christian Saenger 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

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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: 680

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 • BOARDING • CO-ED

sherborne.org

cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep

Sherborne, DT9 3AP Headteacher: Mr Dominic Luckett Total pupils: 554

Bristol, BS8 3HE Headteacher: Mr Jim Walton Total pupils: 400

Sherborne Girls

Clifton College

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

sherborne.com

cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper

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Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF

• BOARDING • GIRLS

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Sherborne, DT9 3QN Headteacher: Dr Ruth Sullivan Total pupils: 485

St Margaret’s Prep, Calne

Dorchester, DT1 1EB Headteacher: Mr John Thorpe Total pupils: 177

Bristol, BS8 3JH Headteacher: Dr Tim Greene Total pupils: 695

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 £28.20 (morning sessions), Weekly £264.40 (5 full days). Pre-Prep: £3,405 per term. Prep: £4,160-£4,635 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, Stonar and Warminster. FAITH: Christian MOTTO: Inspiring Excellence ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Taster Days, School Report for all children, English and maths assessments for children entering Prep. GENDER / AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: We believe our duty is to prepare the children in our care to

meet the challenges of an ever-changing world; to equip them with the life skills and attributes that will allow them to flourish in their senior schools and beyond. We offer a holistic and balanced education, with strong values at its heart. These values provide a framework for our children as they interact with one another, experiencing the challenges and achievements of their educational journey with us. Our aim of ‘Inspiring Excellence’ is central to our commitment to ensure that each pupil aspires to fulfil his or her potential. We aim to instil a positive sense of self in each pupil and a drive to be the best that they can be in all respects. Our philosophy is underpinned by the belief that children thrive when they are happy, stimulated and encouraged.

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: We place great emphasis on developing the child as a whole. In addition to accessing a full and varied curriculum, our children are encouraged to participate enthusiastically in a wide range of activities, both at school and in trips further afield. The extra-curricular programme offers a breadth of activities and aims to encourage children to take on new challenges, in addition to building their confidence. It also expands their interests, both on an individual and team basis, and encourages them to take responsibility for the choices they make. Notable Achievements and Alumni: ICT NaaceMark Accreditation. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Platinum Award. Award-winning Chamber Choir. Youth Sport Trust Gold Quality Mark. Unicef Rights Respecting School Gold Award. Learning Outside the Classroom Bronze Award. Fairtrade ‘FairAware’ school. Open Morning: Thursday 14 October at 9.30am. Please see website for details. www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk

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3-18 Co-Educational Day and Boarding School. Set in a beautiful 230 acre estate in the heart of the Cotswolds

“Rendcomb is a bit of a find if you are looking for a school that nurtures individuals” The Good Schools Guide

Whole College Open Morning Saturday, 25 September 2021

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Clifton High School

St Edward’s Senior School

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

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol, BS8 3JD Headteacher: Dr Alison Neill Total pupils: 600

Cheltenham, GL53 8EY Headteacher: Mrs Pat Clayfield Total pupils: 340

cliftonhigh.co.uk

stedwards.co.uk

Colston’s School

Tockington Manor

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

Bristol, BS32 4NY Headteacher: Mr Stephen Symonds Total pupils: 196

Dean Close Preparatory School

Westonbirt Prep School

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

Cheltenham, GL51 6QS Headteacher: Mr Paddy Moss Total pupils: 400

deanclose.org.uk

Dean Close School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL51 6HE Headteacher: Mr B Salisbury Total pupils: 489

deanclose.org.uk

The Downs Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Bristol BS48 1PF Headteacher: Marcus Gunn Total pupils: 280

thedownsschool.co.uk

Fairfield School 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

tockingtonmanorschool.com PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mr Sean Price Total pupils: 140

westonbirt.org

Westonbirt School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Tetbury, GL8 8QG Headteacher: Mrs Natasha Dangerfield Total pupils: 172

westonbirt.org

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

Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ Headteacher: Mr Nick Gregory Total pupils: 399

wycliffe.co.uk

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

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

Bruton, BA10 0NT Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Botterill Total pupils: 227

Stonehouse, GL10 2AD Headteacher: Mrs Sheila Bradburn Total pupils: 88

Downside School

Hopelands School

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: 304

kitebrookhouse.com

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital Bristol, BS8 1JX Headteacher: Mr S W Holliday Total pupils: 673

qehbristol.co.uk

The Red Maids’ Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

The Richard Pate School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cheltenham, GL53 9RP Headteacher: Mr Robert A MacDonald Total pupils: 296

richardpate.co.uk

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

Cheltenham, GL52 6NR Headteacher: Mr Stephen McKernan Total pupils: 310

stedwards.co.uk

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

Bristol, BS16 1BJ Headteacher: Mr Jeremy McCullough Total pupils: 502

colstons.org

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Sandroyd Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD

brutonschool.co.uk

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

Bath, BA2 6HU Headteacher: Mr Martin J Boden Total pupils: 744

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

King’s Bruton SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bruton, BA10 0ED Headteacher: Ian Wilmshurst Total pupils: 330

kingsbruton.com

Head Teacher: Mr Alastair Speers BSc(Hons). Med. PGCE. FRSA Admissions: Mrs Dinah Rawlinson admissions@sandroyd.com 01725 530 124 office@sandroyd.com 01725 516 264 Boys and girls, 2-13 years. Boys 55%, girls 45% TYPE: Day and Boarding. FEES: Nursery: daily from £36 including lunch. Pre-Prep: per term £3,190. Prep: Day (per term) Year 3: £5,690; Years 4-6: £7,650; Boarding (per term) Year 3: £7,330; Year 4-6: £9,260, Year 7-8: £9,260 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Bryanston, Marlborough College, Eton College, Sherborne Girls, Radley College, St Mary’s Calne, Monkton Combe, Winchester College, Harrow. FAITH: Christian. MOTTO: Niti Est Nitere (To Shine is to Strive) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Contact our Registrar, Mrs Dinah Rawlinson, to arrange a day that suits your family. Register your child, and then come for a Taster Day. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Academic results are a crucial part of a Sandroyd Education, but alongside this, we place equal importance towards the essential character education of our children.

We believe that the formative years of childhood are at Prep School and during this time we encourage all of our pupils to develop vital life skills – not just for their time at school, but also for the rest of their lives. Pastoral care is absolutely central to everything that we do at Sandroyd. Our friendly and nurturing boarding environment equips children with the confidence and skills to really challenge themselves, to be happy, and to succeed. We are unequivocally proud of the size of our school, creating a wonderfully unique family atmosphere which allows us to properly focus on the individual needs of each child at every stage of their education.

Academic Record: We are delighted with our academic success at both Scholarship and Common Entrance level. The Honours Boards tell a consistent tale of excellence in examinations to all leading Public Schools. Extra-curricular: Academic results are vital to all that we do at Sandroyd, however this is balanced with the crucial character education of our children. There are hobbies/activities throughout the week ranging from Archery to Survival, as well as many extra-curricular activities on offer such as Music and Dance, Drama, Sports, Horse Riding and our award winning STRIVE programme.

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

Bath, BA1 5SD Headteacher: Mr Mark Brearey Total pupils: 331

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Open Days: Please contact us to organise a personal visit to the school www.sandroyd.org

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Kingswood School

Sidcot School

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

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

Bath, BA1 5RG Headteacher: A Gordon-Brown Total pupils: 709

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

CO-ED

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

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

Bath, BA2 7HG Headteacher: Chris Wheeler Total pupils: 641

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: 766

wells.cathedral.school

monktoncombeschool.com

Wiltshire

Paragon School

PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Bath, BA2 4LT Headteacher: Mr Andrew Harvey Total pupils: 279

paragonschool.co.uk

Royal High School Bath Royal High Nursery and Prep School – Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ Royal High School Bath Senior & Sixth Form – Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5SZ

sidcot.org.uk

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

Street, BA16 0YD Headteacher: Mr Gavin Horgan Total pupils: 1237

Appleford School Nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL Headteacher: Mr David King Total pupils: 105

applefordschool.org

Head Teacher: Mrs Kate Reynolds Admissions: Emma Symonds admissions@rhsb.gdst.net 01225 313877

Perrott Hill

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

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

Cricklade, SN6 6BB Headteacher: Mr Guy Barrett Total pupils: 220

Girls, 3-18 years 550 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery fees from £28/day. Prep School day fees £3,432-£3,616 per term. Senior School day fees £4,661-£4,751 per term. Sixth Form day fees £4,865 per term. Full boarding £10,238-£10,762 per term (depending on year group). Weekly boarding £9,115-£9674 per term (depending on year group). TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 12, Senior – 22, Sixth Form – 4-10 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Royal High School Bath Senior and Sixth Form FAITH: Non-denominational. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Assessments and interview.

Dauntsey’s School

School Philosophy: Providing an outstanding and contemporary, girl-centred

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

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BOARDING • CO-ED

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL Headteacher: Alexander McCullough Total pupils: 228

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

Bath, BA2 5AH Headteacher: Mr James Murphy-O’Connor Total pupils: 579

Chafyn Grove School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Salisbury, SP1 1LR Headteacher: Simon Head Total pupils: 302

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Cricklade Manor Prep CO-ED

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

Devizes, SN10 4HE Headteacher: Mr Mark Lascelles Total pupils: 799

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Godolphin Preparatory School

Queen’s College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

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

Taunton, TA1 4QS Headteacher: Dr Lorraine Earps Total pupils: 553

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The Royal High School Junior and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Bath, BA1 5ES Headteacher: Miss Heidi Hughes Total pupils: 150

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The Royal High School Senior and Sixth

Salisbury, SP1 2RB Headteacher: Ms Julia Miller Total pupils: 85

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

Salisbury, SP1 2RA Headteacher: Mrs Emma Hattersley Total pupils: 415

godolphin.org

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

Corsham, SN13 0AP Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Mitchell Total pupils: 181

heywoodprep.com

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

Leehurst Swan School

GIRLS

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

Bath, BA1 5SZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Duncan Total pupils: 691

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Salisbury, SP1 3BQ Headteacher: Philip Oldroyd Total pupils: 288

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Shapwick Prep

Marlborough College

PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Burtle, TA7 8NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 40

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

Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ Headteacher: Mr A Wylie Total pupils: 115

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Winscombe, BS25 1PD Headteacher: Mr Iain Kilpatrick Total pupils: 583

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Marlborough, SN8 1PA Headteacher: Ms Louise Moelwyn-Hughes Total pupils: 926

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Meadowpark School

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

Swindon, SN6 6DD Headteacher: Mrs Rajvinder Kular Total pupils: 173

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education, Royal High School Bath is a thriving day and boarding school for ages 3-18. It is the only boarding school in the Girls’ Day School Trust, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. Royal High School boasts exceptional academic results and their girls are adventurous in both their thinking and ambitions. With a reputation as supportive and stimulating, their students realise new talents and fulfil their potential. The new £2m Steinway Music School and renovated boarding houses highlight their commitment to students’ success.

Academic Record: RHSB is the only Sixth Form in Bath to offer the choice of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Levels. In 2021 IB results, students achieved a total average point score of 40/45. In A Levels, 98.3% students achieved A*-C grades. Leavers’ destinations are as varied as the subjects students choose to study with destinations including Cardiff, UCL and Birmingham. STEM and Health subjects are always well represented with 28% of students going on to study related subjects. Extra-curricular: The co-curricular programme, RHS Active, aims to give students the opportunity to try new things, develop new skills and explore their passions. The programme covers a wide range of activities and clubs including music, sport, drama and performing arts, Greek and Roman mythology, Philosophy and much more. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Emily Brooke MBE, trailblazing inventor and entrepreneur, Founder and Director of Beryl (formerly Blaze) Laser Lights for Bikes (Royal High School). Dame Mary Berry DBE, chef and TV presenter (Bath High School). Helen Rollason MBE, celebrated BBC Sports Presenter (Bath High School). Open Days: Senior School Open Day – Sat 9 October Open House Days: Fri 19 November, Wed 16 March & Tues 3 May www.royalhighbath.gdst.net

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Pinewood School

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

Shrivenham, SN6 8HZ Headteacher: Mr Philip John Hoyland Total pupils: 406

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St Francis 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

stmargaretsprep.org.uk

St Mary’s Calne

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • GIRLS

Calne, SN11 0DF Headteacher: Dr Felicia Kirk Total pupils: 348

Sandroyd School BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Marlborough, SN8 3JT Headteacher: Sue Corfield Total pupils: 109

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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

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

Salisbury Cathedral School

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

Salisbury, SP1 2EQ Headteacher: Mr Clive Marriott Total pupils: 185

Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD

Salisbury, SP5 5QD Headteacher: Mr Alastair Speers Total pupils: 204

stmaryscalne.org

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

Canford School

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

Warminster, BA12 8PJ Headteacher: Mr Mark D Mortimer Total pupils: 498

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Head Teacher: Mr Ben Vessey, MA, MBA Admissions: The Registrar admissions@canford.com 01202 847207 Boys and girls, 13-18 years 653, boys 380, girls 273 TYPE: Day, Full Boarding FEES: Senior – Daily from £29,985, Full Boarding from £39,390 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:

School Philosophy: We want all our pupils to have the opportunity to explore,

to express and to excel in all aspects of school life as part of our Canford community. Our values of courageous attitude, purposeful engagement, humble ambition and gracious leadership underpin everything we do and help to forge the strong bonds between staff, pupils and parents which are a fundamental feature of Canford life. Our education is partnership driven by mutual respect, trust and a willingness to work together for a better future. It is structured yet allows pupils to grow as individuals – a school where they can truly flourish.

Academic Record: Canford ranks highly among the top co-educational boarding schools in the UK and is a leader regionally. We want our pupils to follow their chosen career pathways whether that be university, apprenticeships or the world of work. The majority choose higher education, with 91 pupils gaining places at Oxbridge in the past decade and over 95% of pupils gaining places to top universities, the majority to Russell Group/Sunday Times 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, intellectual stimulation and a coherent education where pupils make connections between and across learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

‘School of the Year’ National Finalist 2021 LTA Awards

OPEN DAYS: 9th October and 6th November 2021

A Leading Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls Aged 11-18 Contact:

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Notable Achievements and Alumni: Senior School of the Year 2020 (TES finalist), Public School of the Year 2019 (Tatler), Recent National representation at U18s England Hockey, Athletics and GB Swimming. Hockey, U16 girls 3rd in National Finals and a clean sweep of titles at County level. Hampshire Cricket 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 9 October 2021, Saturday 7 May 2022. Private visits also welcomed www.canford.com

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Aim high, stay grounded

We offer academic excellence, state-of-the-art facilities and expert staff. At the same time, we provide a school environment which helps our pupils mature into open-minded and spirited individuals and prepares them for life in the real world.

Find out more at: cliftoncollege.com

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SOUTH WEST Badminton School

Downside School

Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3BA

Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Bath, Somerset BA3 4RJ

Head Teacher: Mrs Rebecca Tear Admissions: Mrs Katherine Stewart admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk 0117 905 5271 GENDER/AGES: Girls, 3-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 550 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery £29 per session (there are two sessions in a day), junior (day) from £3,465-£3,975, full boarding from £7,900-£9,070 per term, senior (day) from £5,810, weekly boarder from £10,900, full boarding from £11,565£13,500 per term. For flexi boarding please contact us for more information. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see our website for details.

School Philosophy: At Badminton, we offer a holistic approach to education;

to put it simply, we encourage the girls to get hands on with their subjects, ask questions and really get stuck in. Our focus is on nurturing the girls’ natural curiosity and fuelling their passion for learning rather than simply ‘fill them up’ with knowledge. What is special about Badminton? It is impossible to narrow it down to one thing, but our unwavering sense of community is something that really needs to be experienced to be believed.

Whole School Open Day: Saturday 2 October 2021 Nursery & Junior School Open Morning: Wednesday 9 February 2022 Senior & Sixth Form Open Morning: Friday 4 March 2022 www.badmintonschool.co.uk

Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Hobbs Admissions: Mrs Issy Hartnell admissions@downside.co.uk +44(0)1761 235103 Boys and girls, 11-18 years 362, boys 212, girls 150 TYPE: Day, Full Boarding FEES: Day from £5,827-£6,908 per term. Boarding from £8,968-£12,032 per term FAITH: Roman Catholic MOTTO: Apud bonos iura pietatis: For good people, loyalty is the lawgiver. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Testing, interview and reference from previous school. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: At Downside, our pupils are valued unconditionally for

who they are. We are committed to working in partnership with families and to providing an environment which nurtures young people of integrity who can think for themselves, stand up for their beliefs, and act to make a positive difference in the world. Our Catholic and Benedictine values provide support and challenge in equal measure for children of any faith or none. The strength and confidence which our pupils and staff draw from belonging to a community, in which kindness and looking to the needs of others is the currency, encourages them to strive to make the most of their unique gifts and to support others to do the same. A Downside education does not come with a ‘sell-by’ date; it remains a wellspring which provides sustenance and perspective throughout one’s life. Our pupils – present and past – are notable for making it their priority to welcome others and put them at their ease; for being open and taking an interest contribution. Moral courage and integrity are values they prize.

Academic Record: We are uncompromising in the pursuit of academic excellence. We celebrate the achievements and successes of our pupils, but do not allow these to define them. Pupils achieve impressively in the STEM subjects and the Arts. The vast majority of our pupils gain entry to their first choice of university, and a gratifying number of them achieve First Class Honours at their chosen place of study. Typical destinations include Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Exeter, St Andrews, Durham, Warwick and Edinburgh.

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Co-curricular: We aim for the highest standards in our extensive and exciting co-curricular programme with over 100 activities on offer weekly, and we provide plentiful and varied opportunities for service and leadership. Pupils benefit greatly from being able to try their hand at anything, and are encouraged and supported to do so.

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Placed second in Somerset and 39th nationally in the 2019 DFE performance tables for adding value at A level, ranking our value added score in the top 30 independent schools in England. County and national representation at cricket, rugby and netball. Alumni: Rocco Forte, Peter Morgan, Jared Harris, Roland Philipps (known as Todd Sharpville). Open Mornings: 2021: Saturday 2 October (Sixth Form), Saturday 9 October (all ages). 2022: Saturday 5 March (all ages), Saturday 14 May (all ages). Private visits welcome in-person and virtually www.downside.co.uk

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SOUTH WEST Salisbury Cathedral School 1 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EQ

Head Teacher: Mr Clive Marriott Admissions: Mrs Jojo Orange admissions@salisburycathedralschool.com 01722 555300 Boys and girls, 3-13 years 220, boys 121, girls 99 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – refer to the website. Pre-Prep – Day from £3,075 per term, Prep – Year 3 – Day from £ 4,610, Years 4-8 – Day from £5,540 per term, Boarding supplement (4 or more nights) £2,600 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: 14 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: We do not feed into any particular senior school and instead ensure that we find the right senior school for all our pupils. In recent years our pupils have lead onto, Bryanston, Canford, Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College, Dauntsey’s School, Godolphin, Lancing College, Marlborough, Warminster, Wells Cathedral School, Winchester College as well as the two maintained grammar schools in Salisbury, Bishop Wordsworth’s and South Wilts FAITH: Church of England MOTTO: “Domine dilexi decorem domus tuae” Psalm 25:8: ‘I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house’ ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Non-selective GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Innovators of Tomorrow For more information please contact... Jojo Orange, Registrar on 01722 555300 admissions@salisburycathedralschool.com

School Philosophy: Here at Salisbury Cathedral School, we are dedicated to

the happiness and enrichment of every child in our care. We focus on building confidence, without arrogance, by celebrating each pupil’s individual talents and ensuring they know their own importance within our community. We hold your child in our hearts.

Academic Record: On average 80% of our pupils achieve scholarships to their chosen senior schools each year.

CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY AND BOARDING PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 TO 13 WWW.SALISBURYCATHEDRALSCHOOL.COM

Extra-curricular: A vast selection of clubs are run termly, both in the day time and before and after school inc, riding, sailing, karate, archery, fencing, judo, pottery, swimming, bushcraft and dance. In addition to the clubs run by external providers, the teaching staff provide a good selection of clubs at no additional charge. Open Days: We welcome parents to visit the school at any time. If parents prefer to visit on Open Mornings, details can be found on the school website. www.salisburycathedralschool.com

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Education - the Greatest Gift • South West’s Leading School-based STEAM and Innovation Centre • Specialist teaching, bespoke classrooms • Forest School, Yurt, Adventure Playgrounds all set in 100-acre site • Inspirational Music, Drama and Creative Arts • A diverse range of co-curricular activities available • Top quality boarding with a nurturing family atmosphere

Book your tour on our website A warm welcome awaits www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk An Independent Co-educational Boarding & Day School for pupils aged 9 months - 18 years

“The School of choice in Devon” CO-EDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR PUPILS FROM AGES 3 TO 18

FULL, WEEKLY AND FLEXI BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS FROM AGES 11 TO 18

• Extensive and safe 90 acre campus PREP SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

SIXTH FORM

Nursery | Pre-Prep | Prep

Opening up a world of opportunities with an exceptional all-round education and preparation for life.

Excellent preparation for University and life beyond school, including our modern co-educational Y13 house.

Enabling each child to develop their full potential and nurturing an appetite for learning.

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• Located in the heart of Devon, close to breathtaking coastline and Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks • 25 minutes from the cultural and historic Cathedral city of Exeter • Only 2 hours from London by train

www.blundells.org

To find out more about our Guest Mornings, Scholarships, Bursaries and our extensive local transport network, or to arrange a personal visit please contact our admissions team.

Tel: 01884 252543

admissions@blundells.org

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Discover your child’s potential at Cheltenham www.cheltenhamcollege.org/visit-us

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For girls & boys aged 3 – 13

Academic rigour, individual development and freedom of thought: an outstanding all-round education.

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Kitebrook offers a bespoke Baccalaureate programme

Kitebrook School in rural Gloucestershire offers a well-rounded and personalised prep education, both in and outside of the classroom

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amed ‘Great Country Prep’ by The Week, Kitebrook Preparatory isn’t just any school in the Cotswold countryside, it epitomises what a great country school should be. The ethos that permeates Kitebrook is that children only have one childhood. This means that while the children gain the academic precision needed to confidently move on to their next schools, what is actually instilled in them are the fond memories of being allowed to embrace imagination and fun, something so inherent and imperative to a child’s formative years. Being outdoors, come rain or shine, the children don their waterproofs and climb trees, scramble up nets, make dens and enjoy creating in the outdoors with their friends. They are afforded a kind of freedom that only

a country prep can offer; wellies on at play, outdoor learning overlooking a field full of sheep and cows, swathes of trees and gorgeous hills on the horizon, all guarded by a ha-ha. Kitebrook’s academics aren’t compromised because it’s a country school; its location makes this aspect stronger. With a bespoke Baccalaureate programme for the older pupils, the school maintains the rigour of the 13+ ISEB Common Entrance, while also promoting and measuring 10 lifelong skills and characteristics. This combination provides parents with a holistic view of their child’s progress, and helps determine the best fit for their next school. Staff work with children and their families on where they aspire to move on to, with first choices and scholarships regularly being attained. This year saw two offers from Eton College, among others. Opportunities beyond academia are

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plentiful. Sport is for all, with incredible team and individual successes, and dedicated sports staff who have transformed the department. The creative arts departments also offer inspirational outlets for the children, honing their many talents. Extracurricular provision is incredibly varied, with something new and exciting always available, motivating all children to become involved. Kitebrook has successfully achieved the Green Flag Award, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces across the UK and the world. Traditionally, where boys were made to leave at a young age, it now sits comfortably as a co-ed prep school. The small class sizes and family atmosphere provide an environment that supports individuality, cultivating unique talents and nurturing a child’s development. While the goal is to extract the personal potential of every individual, Kitebrook knows that this purpose manifests itself in many guises, and it’s the happiness of each child that needs to be at the core of their education. kitebrookpst.org independentschoolparent.com

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Open Day Saturday 2nd October 10.00am

“An exceptional school” - Good Schools Guide 2020

To book your place: https://wells.cathedral.school/openday admissions@wells.cathedral.school

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East Anglia

Cromer

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

Cambridge 1 King’s Ely

Essex

Suffolk

BRENTWOOD 2 Brentwood School COLCHESTER 3 St Mary’s School

Norwich 7

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IPSWICH 8 Ipswich Preparatory School 9 Orwell Park

Ely 1

Bury St Edmunds

Cambridge

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Ipswich

ESSEX Colchester

4 Felsted School WOODFORD GREEN 5 Bancroft’s School 6 St Aubyn’s School

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Chelmsford

Woodford Green 6 Ilford 5

Brentwood Leigh-on-Sea 2

Shortlisted

Boarding school of the year

Felsted for me Leading all-round education with pupil wellbeing at its heart. Give your child the space to thrive with our variety of modern boarding & day options and dynamic curriculum, which includes the choice of A Levels or the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Based on a safe rural campus just one hour from London.

Visit felsted.org to book your visit or explore our virtual tours Developing character, making a difference. Co-educational, ages 4-18, boarding & day. #felstedforme

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

Cambridge, (Queens Campus), CB2 1LU Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Waite Total pupils: 234

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Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS) 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 2JF Acting Headteacher: Denise Hammersley Total pupils: 151

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Cambridge International School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 8DW Headteacher: Joel Dixon Total pupils: 337

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CATS College Cambridge SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB5 8AD Headteacher: Craig Wilson Total pupils: 384

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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

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King’s Ely NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY •BOARDING • CO-ED

Ely, CB7 4DB Headteacher: Jonathan Shaw Total pupils: 465

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The Leys School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 7AD Headteacher: Mr Martin Priestley Total pupils: 566

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

Cambridge, CB2 1JE Headteacher: Mr Markus Bernhardt Total pupils: 200

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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

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St Faith’s School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB2 8AG Headteacher: Mr Nigel Helliwell Total pupils: 546

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St John’s College School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB3 9AA Headteacher: Neil Chippington Total pupils: 457

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St Mary’s Junior School PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Cambridge, CB2 7EB Headteacher: Mr Matthew O’Reilly Total pupils: 165

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

Cambridge, CB2 1LY Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Avery Total pupils: 663

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Sancton Wood School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Cambridge, CB1 2EZ Headteacher: Mr Richard Settle Total pupils: 202

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

Cambridge, CB2 1HF Headteacher: Miss Tricia Kelleher Total pupils: 1078

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Whitehall School NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Somersham, PE28 3EH Headteacher: Ms Rebecca Hutley Total pupils: 64

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Wisbech Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wisbech, PE13 1JX Headteacher: Mr Chris N Staley Total pupils: 545

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Essex

Alleyn Court Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW Headteacher: Rupert Snow Total pupils: 311

Inspired girls make great women

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Open Events Saturday 2 October

Avon House Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0PN Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Campbell Total pupils: 197

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Bancroft’s School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Woodford Green, IG8 0RF Headteachers: Simon Marshall Total pupils: 1131

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Belmont Day Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Ilford, IG1 1YW Total pupils: 53

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Braeside School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD Headteacher: Claire Osborn Total pupils: 175

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Brentwood Prep School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Brentwood, CM15 8EQ Headteacher: Mr Jason Whiskerd Total pupils: 408

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

Brentwood, CM15 8EE Headteachers: Mr Michael Bond Total pupils: 1591

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

Chigwell, IG7 6QF Headteacher: Mr Michael Punt Total pupils: 886

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Colchester High School NURSERY • JUNIOR • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 3HD Headteacher: Mr David J Young Total pupils: 502

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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

“An outstanding school - bright children and dedicated staff” Good Schools Guide

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

Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL Headteacher: Tracy Handford Total pupils: 220

damebradburys.com

Elm Green Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Chelmsford, CM3 4SU Headteacher: Mrs A E Milner Total pupils: 200

elmgreen.essex.sch.uk

Felsted Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Felsted, CM6 3JL Headteacher: Simon James Total pupils: 487

felsted.org

High Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0RF 0208 505 4821

www.bancrofts.org

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Felsted School

St Margaret’s Preparatory School

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

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

Felsted, CM6 3LL Headteacher: Mr Christopher Townsend Total pupils: 534

felsted.org

Gidea Park College

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

gideaparkcollege.co.uk

stmaryscolchester.org.uk

Romford, RM 2 5JR Acting Headteacher: Ms Katherine Whiskerd Total pupils: 173

Colchester, CO3 3RB Headteacher: Mrs Hilary Vipond Total pupils: 384

Gosfield School

St Michael’s Preparatory School

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 Nursery Manager: Vicki Shreeve Total pupils: 53

holmwood.house

Holmwood House Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Colchester, CO3 9ST Headteacher: Alexander Mitchell Total pupils: 285

holmwood.house

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

Maldon, CM9 4QE Headteachers: Mrs Elaine Mason and Mrs Loraine Guest Total pupils: 148

maldoncourtschool.org

New Hall School 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

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

GENDER/AGES:

NURSERY • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

TYPE:

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

Raphael Independent School

Brentwood, CM13 1SD Headteacher: Ms Paula Hobbs Total pupils: 197

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

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

Chelmsford, CM2 0AR Headteacher: Matthew Clarke Total pupils: 405

stcedds.co.uk

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

Billericay, CM12 0AR Headteacher: Fiona S Armour Total pupils: 325

stjohnsschool.net

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Head Teacher: Mr Leonard Blom BEd (Hons) BA NPQH Admissions: Mrs Deborah Carbonaro BA (Hons) registrar@staubyns.com 020 8504 1577

The Ursuline Preparatory School Ilford

Ilford, IG1 4RS Headteacher: Mrs Androulla Nicholas Total pupils: 172

parkschool.org.uk

Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 9DU

stmargaretsprep.com

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

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

St Aubyn’s School

Halstead, CO9 1SE Headteacher: Callum Douglas Total pupils: 192

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

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

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

TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 3-13 years 530, boys 270, girls 260

Day Nursery – mornings only £1,970. All day £3,535 per term. Pre-Prep and Prep – £3,630, Year 6 – £4,380, Years 7/8 – £4,470 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Nursery – 30, Pre-Prep – 21, Middle School – 21, Senior – 21 MAIN EXIT SCHOOLS: Bancroft’s, Chigwell, Forest, St Edmund’s College, Brentwood, City of London, Haileybury, Normanhurst and grammar schools. FAITH: Christian Foundation. MOTTO: Fortiter, Fideliter, Feliciter - Bravely, Faithfully, Happily. ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Entry into Nursery is non-selective, according to date of registration and visit to the School. Entry into all other year groups is by assessment. FEES:

School Philosophy: We are committed to the academic and all-round

development of every child in the School. Our aim is that each child becomes: a self-confident, independent enquiring learner; a considerate, moral, versatile individual; a sociable, responsible, tolerant citizen. To achieve this, we work together to provide a learning environment characterised by: high aspirations; a broad, balanced and well-resourced curriculum; responsiveness to each individual’s talents and needs.

Academic Record: Results 2020-2021: 89% of pupils who took entry tests to independent Schools received firm offers of places at one or more of these schools. 4 pupils were offered a total of 7 awards. 4 places were accepted at local grammar schools. Extra-curricular: The School offers a wide range of more than 40 weekly cocurricular activities before and after school, for children from Years 2 to 8. A variety of sports and music activities are complemented by various recreational activities, such as chess, sewing, mindfulness, coding, cooking, craft, board games, cadets, mathletics and much more. Children can also participate in House competitions, Eco-Committee, Charity Committee and School Council. Facilities: Set in eight acres of leafy grounds, St Aubyn’s has outstanding facilities to complement the excellent educational provision in all areas. The purpose-built Nursery and new Dining Hall were completed in 2017. Most recently, the Senior School facilities, including the Science Laboratory were refurbished and the extension to the Performing Arts Centre was completed. Open Days: Saturday, 2 October 2021 www.staubyns.com

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Gresham’s Prep School

Framlingham College

PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • 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: Alison Sefton Total pupils: 609

norwichhigh.gdst.net

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

Norwich, NR1 4DD Headteacher: Mr Steffan Griffiths Total pupils: 1044

norwich-school.org.uk

Notre Dame Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Norwich, NR2 3TA Headteacher: Rob Thornton Total pupils: 202

notredameprepschool.co.uk

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Nr Diss, IP22 2TA Headteacher: Pete Agate Total pupils: 57

riddlesworthhall.com

Sacred Heart School

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • 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 Ipswich, IP1 3SG Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Weaver Total pupils: 747

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

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

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ Headteacher: Mr Chris Moxon Total pupils: 109

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

Suffolk

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

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

Ipswich, IP7 7PH Headteacher: David Griffiths Total pupils: 195

obh.co.uk

The Old School Henstead NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG Headteacher: Mr W J McKinney Total pupils: 97

theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk

orwellpark.co.uk

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

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

Ipswich, IP2 9DR Headteacher: Mrs D Clarke Total pupils: 551

stjos.co.uk

South Lee School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stoke College

southlee.co.uk

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

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

BOARDING • CO-ED

culford.co.uk

stokecollege.co.uk

Newmarket, CB8 7AA Headteacher: Dr Lynda Brereton Total pupils: 99

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

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www.orwellpark.co.uk

Ipswich, IP10 0ER Headteacher: Mr Adrian Brown Total pupils: 279

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

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

Open Days: Sat 9 October (on-site), Sat 27 November (virtual)

BOARDING • CO-ED

Culford School

Fairstead House School

inspiring and fulfilling experience that gives all pupils every opportunity to be the best they can be. It seeks to create a caring, trusting and supportive community in which children can grow in confidence and self-esteem as they prepare for senior school.

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

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT Headteacher: Mervyn Watch Total pupils: 244

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX Headteacher: Mr J F Johnson Munday Total pupils: 660

School Philosophy: The School aims to provide an academically challenging,

Orwell Park

Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG Headteacher: Mr Keith Boulter Total pupils: 218

barnardiston-hall.co.uk

Boys and girls, 21/2 – 13 years TOTAL PUPILS: 250 TYPE: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – £59 per day/£30 per session. Pre-Prep – Day from £2,961 per term. Prep – Day from £5,992 per term, Weekly from £8,024 per term, Full Boarding from £9,194 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. GENDER/AGES:

moretonhallprep.org

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

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

Head Teacher: Adrian Brown MA, PGCE Admissions: Bernadette Ross-Smith admissions@orwellpark.org 01473 659225

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

The Royal Hospital School

Thetford Grammar School

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Framlingham College Prep

BOARDING • CO-ED

sacredheartschool.co.uk

Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0ER

framlinghamcollege.co.uk

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

Swaffham, PE37 7QW Headteacher: Sister Francis Ridler Total pupils: 108

Orwell Park School

Woodbridge, IP13 9EY Headteacher: Paul Taylor Total pupils: 409

Sudbury, CO10 8JE Headteacher: Frank Thompson Total pupils: 166

We create extraordinary futures

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

Suﬀolk’s leading independent school for boys and girls prepadmissions@ipswich.school I www.ipswich.school

Conf idence The spaces and support girls need to discover their potential. Open Day 2nd October 2021

LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS

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

Bedfordshire BEDFORD

1 Bedford Modern School

Rutland

UPPINGHAM 5 Uppingham School

Lincoln

DERBYSHIRE

LINCOLNSHIRE

Derby

Milton

Derbyshire DERBY

2 Repton School

Oakham

RUTLAND

Stamford

5 Uppingham

Lincolnshire

LINCOLN 3 Lincoln Minster School

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Northamptonshire NORTHAMPTON 4 Spratton Hall School

Pitsford

4 Northampton Nr Brackley

BEDFORDSHIRE 1 Bedford

Bedfordshire

Derbyshire

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

Bedford Girls’ School

Come and see what makes our school so special…

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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

Bedford, MK40 2TU Headteacher: Mr James Hodgson Total pupils: 1079

barlboroughhallschool.com

Derby Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Littleover, DE23 4BX Headteacher: Dr R Norris Total pupils: 272

derbygrammar.co.uk

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

Derby, DE23 3DT Headteacher: Ms Amy Chapman Total pupils: 541

derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Foremarke Hall

Orchard School and Nursery

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

Welcoming boys and girls aged 4-13, Spratton Hall is an exceptional independent day preparatory school located in Northamptonshire. Availability Update September 2022 entry – Final few places available. September 2023 entry – laces starting to fill.

pilgrims-school.info

Barton-Le-Clay, MK45 4RB Headteacher: Mrs Anne Burton Total pupils: 100

orchardschool.org.uk

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

Bedford, MK41 7QZ Headteacher: Mrs Jo Webster Total pupils: 348

Polam School DAY • CO-ED

Bedford MK40 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Harris Total pupils: 118

polamschool.co.uk

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

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Chesterfield, S43 4TJ Headteacher: Mrs Karen Keeton Total pupils: 183

bedfordschool.org.uk

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

W W W. S P R AT TO N H A L L . C O M

Barlborough Hall School

Bedford, MK40 2PA Headteacher: Mr Ian Daniel Total pupils: 224

standrewsschoolbedford.com

Milton, DE65 6EJ Headteacher: Mr Robert Relton Total pupils: 455

foremarke.org.uk

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: 600

repton.org.uk

Leicestershire

Fairfield Preparatory School KINDERGARTEN • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Loughborough, LE11 2AE Headteacher: Mr Andrew Earnshaw Total pupils: 487

lesfairfield.org

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THE HOUSE IS REPTON’S MASTERPIECE “We are only about sixty in each house, so you make friends easily, up and down. The whole House eats together, so before we tackle the big issues, we deal with the smaller ones, like passing the fruit bowl, cutting the bread, returning the smile…”

repton.org.uk Arrange your personal tour by calling 01283 559200 or email jbird@repton.org.uk

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Leicestershire - Lincolnshire - Northamptonshire - Nottinghamshire - Rutland Leicester Grammar School

St Hugh’s School

Spratton Hall School

Trent College

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

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

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

Leicester, LE8 9FL Headteachers: Mr John Watson Total pupils: 1216

BOARDING • CO-ED

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

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

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Headteacher: Dr Fiona Miles Total pupils: 602

leshigh.org

Our Lady’s Convent School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Loughborough, LE11 2DZ Headteacher: Dr Julian Murphy Total pupils: 245

olcs.leics.sch.uk

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

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

sprattonhall.com

trentcollege.net

Wellingborough School

St James’ School

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

Wellingborough, NN8 2BX Headteacher: Mr A N Holman Total pupils: 890

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Grimsby, DN34 4SY Headteacher: Mr Murray Total pupils: 244

CO-ED

St Martin’s Preparatory School PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Nottinghamshire The Elms School

wsnl.co.uk/prep

Highfields School

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

Stamford, PE9 2LL Headteacher: Mrs Vicky Buckman Total pupils: 601

Worksop College

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

Newark, NG24 3AL Headteacher: Mr Richard Thomson Total pupils: 140

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

Worksop, S80 3AP Headteacher: Clare Tilley Total pupils: 368

highfieldsschool.co.uk

Hollygirt School

ses.lincs.sch.uk

wsnl.co.uk

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

Stamford Junior School

Nottingham, NG3 4GF Headteacher: Mrs Pamela Hutley Total pupils: 156

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

Rutland

hollygirt.co.uk

Stamford, PE9 2LR Headteacher: Mrs Emma Maria Smith Total pupils: 382

Brooke Priory School

Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School

ses.lincs.sch.uk

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

Oakham, LE15 6QW Headteacher: Elizabeth Bell Total pupils: 185

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Stamford School (Boys) SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING •

Nottingham, NG1 4HX Headteacher: Laura Fowler Total pupils: 285

brooke.rutland.sch.uk

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

BOYS

Stamford, PE9 2BQ Headteacher: Nick Gallop Total pupils: 672

Nottingham Girls’ High School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Nottingham, NG1 4JB Headteacher: Miss Julie Keller Total pupils: 986

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

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

Oakham, LE15 6DT Headteacher: Mr Nigel M Lashbrook Total pupils: 1041

Uppingham School

Nottingham High School

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

Nottingham, NG7 4ED Headteachers: Mrs Clare Bruce and Mr Kevin Fear Total pupils: 971

nottinghamhigh.co.uk

Oakham School

oakham.rutland.sch.uk

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House Retford, DN22 8HX Headteacher: Mr David Thorpe Total pupils: 230

elmsschool.net

Stamford High School (Girls)

wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk

BOARDING • CO-ED

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mrs F Potter Total pupils: 400

stmartinsprep.co.uk

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

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

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

Grimsby, DN34 5AA Headteacher: Stephen Thompson Total pupils: 124

Wellow House School Nr Newark, NG22 0EA Headteacher: Kirsty Lamb Total pupils: 149

wellingboroughschool.org

saintjamesschool.co.uk

Rutland, LE15 9QE Headteacher: Dr Richard J Maloney Total pupils: 804

uppingham.co.uk

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

maidwellhall.co.uk

Northampton High School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • 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

Lincoln Minster School

Pitsford School

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

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

CO-ED

Lincoln, LN2 5RW Headteacher: Maria Young Total pupils: 647

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Headteacher: Mr Bill Penty Total pupils: 1131

st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk

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

kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

Pitsford, NN6 9AX Headteacher: Craig G Walker Total pupils: 312

Lincolnshire Montessori

St Peter’s School

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

Start your own journey of discovery

Kettering, NN15 6DJ Headteacher: Maria Chapman Total pupils: 114

www.bedmod.co.uk

lincolnminsterschool.co.uk

Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ Headteacher: Ms Sylvia Fields Total pupils: 64

lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk

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Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ Headteacher: Mr Chris Ward Total pupils: 185

Kirkstone House School Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA Headteacher: Mrs Corinne Jones Total pupils: 170

Northampton, NN6 8HP Headteacher: Mr Simon Clarke Total pupils: 388

pitsfordschool.com

st-peters.org.uk

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West Midlands

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

Shropshire

ELLESMERE 1 Ellesmere College OSWESTRY 2 Moreton Hall School SHREWSBURY 3 Concord College 4 Prestfelde School 5 Shrewsbury School

Worcestershire

STAFFORDSHIRE

Oswestry

1 Ellesmere

Shrewsbury

Lichfield

BROMSGROVE 8 Bromsgrove School GREAT MALVERN 9 Malvern St James Girls’ School

Tettenhall

WOLVERHAMPTON

Ruckley

SHROPSHIRE Birmingham Rugby 6

Ludlow Bromsgrove

Royal Leamington Spa

WARWICKSHIRE

WORCESTERSHIRE

Warwickshire

Warwick

Worcester

Lucton

RUGBY 6 Rugby School WARWICK 7 Warwick School

Great Malvern

Malvern

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An outstanding range of extra-curricular activities Day and Boarding, weekly boarding available from age 7 990 pupils aged 13 - 18 720 pupils aged 2 - 13

Contact Admissions to book a place at the Open Mornings

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Herefordshire - Shrophire - Staffordshire - Warwickshire - West Midlands

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: Dr Michael Truss Total pupils: 600

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: George Budd Total pupils: 479

moretonhallschool.com

The Old Hall School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Wellington, tf1 3LB Headteacher: Mr Martin C Stott Total pupils: 233

oldhall.co.uk

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

Oswestry, SY11 2TL Headteacher: Mr Julian Noad Total pupils: 420

oswestryschool.org.uk

Packwood Haugh PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX Headteacher: Robert Fox Total pupils: 207

packwood-haugh.co.uk

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

Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Orchard Total pupils: 287

prestfelde.co.uk

Shrewsbury High Prep School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH Headteacher: Kate Millichamp Total pupils: 200

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net

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

Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN Headteacher: Jo Sharrock Total pupils: 625

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

St Joseph’s Preparatory School

Twycross House School

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

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

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF Headteacher: Mrs S D Hutchinson Total pupils: 134

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PL Headteacher: Mr S D Assinder Total pupils: 328

Stafford Grammar School

Warwick Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

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

stjosephsprepschool.co.uk

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr M R Darley Total pupils: 378

Warwick, CV34 6PL Headteacher: Hellen Dodsworth Total pupils: 457

staffordgrammar.co.uk

warwickprep.com

Stafford Preparatory School

Warwick School

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Stafford, ST18 9AT Headteacher: Mr Clive O’Donnell Total pupils: 120

staffordprep.co.uk

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

Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU Headteacher: Ian Raybould Total pupils: 148

yarletschool.uk

Warwickshire Arnold Lodge School

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

Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW Headteacher: David Preston Total pupils: 225

arnoldlodge.com

abbotsholme.co.uk

Bilton Grange School

Chase Grammar School

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

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

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

maplehayeshallsschool.squaespace.com

Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP Headteacher: Ms Helen Everley Total pupils: 48

Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School

Princethorpe College

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

henleymontessori.co.uk SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Rugby, CV23 9PX Headteacher: Mr Ed Hester Total pupils: 868

princethorpe.co.uk

Rugby School

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

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

nuls.org.uk

rugbyschool.net

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB Deputy Heads: Ian Dicksee and Julie Simms Total pupils: 664

Rugby, CV22 5EH Headteacher: Gareth Park-Jones Total pupils: 805

St Dominic’s Brewood

Stratford Preparatory School

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

Nr Wolverhampton, ST19 9BA Headteacher: Peter McNabb Total pupils: 199

stdominicsbrewood.co.uk

St Dominic’s Priory School

twycrosshouseschool.org.uk

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: Mr Barker 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

FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

stdominicspriory.co.uk

twycrosshouseschool.org.uk/the-hollies

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

Stone, ST15 8EN Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Harrison Total pupils: 191

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ Headteacher: Mrs R T Assinder Total pupils: 151

Birmingham, B15 2UA Chief Master: Keith Phillips Total pupils: 852

kes.org.uk

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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 Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE Headteacher: Mr C D Allen Total pupils: 195

Bromsgrove Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Bromsgrove, B60 2BU Headteacher: Mrs Jacquelyne Deval-Reed Total pupils: 716

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

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

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU Headteacher: Mr Peter Clague Total pupils: 934

bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Dodderhill School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • GIRLS

Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Mawston Total pupils: 239

dodderhill.co.uk

The Downs Malvern NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Malvern, WR13 6EY Headteacher: Mr Alastair S Cook Total pupils: 260

thedownsmalvern.org.uk

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

Malvern, WR13 6EF Headteacher: Chris Hattam Total pupils: 182

elmsschool.co.uk

Heathfield Knoll School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Kidderminster, DY10 3QE Headteacher: Lawrence Collins Total pupils: 251

heathfieldshool.co.uk

King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7SD Headteacher: Mr J M Turner Total pupils: 328

ksw.org.uk

King’s St Albans PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR1 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Richard Chapman Total pupils: 211

ksw.org.uk

King’s Worcester

St George’s School

CO-ED

Birmingham, B15 1RX Headteacher: Mr Gary Neal Total pupils: 432

sgse.co.uk

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

Solihull, B91 3EN Headteacher: Ms Nicola Smillie Total pupils: 477

saintmartins-school.com

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

Solihull, B91 3DJ Headteacher: Mr David E J J Lloyd Total pupils: 1028

solsch.org.uk

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

Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX Headteacher: Mr Christopher McAllister Total pupils: 312

tettenhallcollege.co.uk

West House School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS

Birmingham, B15 2NX Headteacher: Alistair M J Lyttle Total pupils: 308

westhouseprep.com

Wolverhampton Grammar School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB Headteacher: Mrs Kathy Crewe-Read Total pupils: 714

wgs.org.uk

Worcestershire

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

Worcester, WR1 2LL Headteacher: Mr Matthew Armstrong Total pupils: 960

ksw.org.uk

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

Malvern, WR14 3DF Headteacher: Keith Metcalfe Total pupils: 654

malverncollege.org.uk

Malvern St James Girls’ School PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Great Malvern, WR14 3BA Headteacher: Mrs Olivera Raraty Total pupils: 430

malvernstjames.co.uk

RGS The Grange NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Worcester, WR3 7RR Headteacher: Mr Gareth Hughes Total pupils: 375

rgsw.org.uk

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

Worcester, WR1 1HP Headteacher: Mr John Pitt Total pupils: 1272

rgsw.org.uk

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

Worcester, WR1 3DL Headteacher: Mrs Laura Brown Total pupils: 151

rgsw.org.uk

St Michael’s College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Walker Total pupils: 140

uk-stmichaels.kingscollegeschools.org

Abberley Hall School

Winterfold House

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

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

abberleyhall.co.uk

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Worcester, WR6 6DD Headteacher: Will Lockett Total pupils: 300

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

Shrewsbury School

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

Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW Headteacher: Mrs Denise Toms Total pupils: 319

Head Teacher: Mr Leo Winkley Admissions: Mr Martin Cropper admissions@shrewsbury.org.uk 01743 280 552 Boys and girls, 13-18 years 820, boys 535, girls 285 TYPE: Day, Full Boarding FEES: Senior – Day from £8,805, Full Boarding from £12,835 per term TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 10 FAITH: Church of England. MOTTO: “Intus si recte ne labora” (If right within, trouble not) ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Common Entrance (June prior to entry) or our own entrance examinations (November/February) at Third Form entry; A level entry examinations (November prior to entry) with academic and specialist scholarships available at 13+ and 16+ entry. GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

School Philosophy: Shrewsbury School has a world-class reputation for all-round

excellence. Shrewsbury delivers whole person education in a thriving and inclusive boarding and day school community that champions the individual. We believe that school should be ‘serious fun’: because learning and enjoyment go hand in hand. Learning takes place not only in the classroom, but also through a vibrant and demanding co-curricular programme and in the pastoral and communal life of the School. After Shrewsbury, our leavers become valued members of one of the most enduring, dynamic and empowering educational networks in the world. A Shrewsbury education lasts a lifetime.

Academic Record: In 2021, 86.9% of A Levels were awarded grade A*-B, with 38.3% achieving the top A* grade. Shrewsbury’s leavers have chosen to study at universities across the globe, with 77% progressing to Russell Group universities and 20% to the World Top 20 universities. At GCSE level, 76.0% were awarded 9-7 and 52.8% achieved 9-8. Co-curricular: Whether on the sports field or stage, in a concert hall or art

studio, the breadth of activities available to pupils at Shrewsbury provides a wealth of opportunity and challenge. With outstanding facilities and inspiring staff, pupils are nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Winner of Independent School of the Year and Community Outreach Award (Independent School of the Year Awards 2020). Shortlisted for Boarding School of the Year (TES Awards 2021) and Student Careers Award (Independent School of the Year Awards 2021). Alumni: Charles Darwin, Sir Philip Sidney, Lord Rees (Astronomer Royal), Sir Michael Palin, Lord Heseltine. Open Days: Sat 13 Nov 2021 (Third Form). Sat 5 March 2022 (Third Form). Sat 7 May 2022 (Sixth Form). Sat 11 June 2022 (Third Form) www.shrewsbury.org.uk

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

County Durham BARNARD CASTLE 1 Barnard Castle School

Cumbria

SEDBERGH 2 Sedbergh School

NORTHUMBERLAND

YORK 8 Bootham School 9 St Peter’s School 10 The Mount School

Stockfield

North Yorkshire

BRADFORD 11 Bradford Grammar School

CUMBRIA

DURHAM Barnard 1 Castle

St Bee’s

Lancashire

Northumberland STOCKSFIELD 4 Mowden Hall School

Sedbergh

IS L M EO A N F

PRESTON 3 Kirkham Grammar School

Scarborough

Ripon

NORTH YORKSHIRE

Castletown

Harrogate 6

York 8 9 10

Fleetwood

East Yorkshire

3 Preston

Clitheroe

LANCASHIRE

HULL 5 Tranby

Bradford

Hobury

Hull

Bury

Manchester

North Yorkshire HARROGATE 6 Ashville College SCARBOROUGH 7 Scarborough College

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

CHESHIRE

Cheadle Hulme School

Hale Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Cheadle, SK8 6EF Headteacher: Mr Neil Smith Total pupils: 1418

Hale, WA15 9AS Headteacher: Mr J F Connor Total pupils: 199

Chester, CH3 6EN Headteacher: Mrs Tracy Pollard Total pupils: 498

cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

haleprepschool.com

Cransley School

The Hammond School

Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN Headteacher: Richard Pollock Total pupils: 154

Chester, CH2 4ES Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Roscoe Total pupils: 260

cransleyschool.com

thehammondschool.co.uk

The Firs School

Hulme Hall Grammar School

Chester, CH2 2HJ Headteacher: Mrs Lucy Davies Total pupils: 195

Stockport, SK8 6LA Headteacher: Mr Dean Grierson Total pupils: 323

Forest Preparatory School

The King’s School in Macclesfield

Altrincham, WA15 6LJ Headteacher: Mr Rick Hyde Total pupils: 198

Cheshire, SK10 4SP Headteacher: Jason Slack 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

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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

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Bedale

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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

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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

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

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Barnard Castle School

Bolton School Nursery

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

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN Headteacher: Tony Jackson Total pupils: 508

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The Chorister 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

Bolton, BL1 4RL Headteacher: Jasmin Sanders Total pupils: 84

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Bolton School, Beech House Infants 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

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

manchesterhigh.co.uk

Manchester, M20 2PW Headteacher: Mr Ali Khan Total pupils: 239

moorallertonschool.co.uk

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

Preston, PR4 2BH Headteacher: Mr Daniel Berry Total pupils: 678

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

Durham, DH1 4SZ Headteacher: Mr Kieran McLaughlin Total pupils: 599

PREP • DAY • BOYS

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

Bolton, BL1 4RD Headteacher: Mrs Susan Faulkner Total pupils: 200

St Joseph’s Park Hill School

CO-ED

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

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

Kirkby Lonsdsale, LA6 2SG Headteacher: Mr Will Newman Total pupils: 199

sedberghschool.org/junior

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

Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY Headteacher: Ms Jeffreys Total pupils: 427

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: Dan Harrison 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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Windermere, LA23 1AP Headteacher: Simon Rowe Total pupils: 150

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boltonschool.org/juniorboys

Lytham, FY8 1DT Headteacher: Mr Mike Walton Total pupils: 763

Burnley, BB12 6TG Headteacher: Maria Whitehead Total pupils: 104

Bolton School Junior Girls’ School

Beech House Lower Prep School

St Pius X Prep School

akslytham.com

PREP • DAY • GIRLS

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

Bolton, BL1 4PB Headteacher: Mrs Carol Laverick Total pupils: 170

Rochdale, OL16 1UT Headteacher: Mr K A Sartain Total pupils: 115

Bolton School Boys’ Division

Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School

boltonschool.org/juniorgirls 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

boltonschool.org/seniorgirls

Bridgewater School

beechhouseschool.co.uk

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

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

Bury Grammar School Girls

CO-ED

PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Worsley, M28 2WQ Headteacher: Mrs Judy Nairn Total pupils: 410

bridgewater-school.co.uk

Bury, BL9 OHH Headteacher: Jo Anderson Total pupils: 773

bgsg.bury.sch.uk

Chetham’s School of Music

Clevelands Preparatory School

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

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • 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

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

Oldham, OL8 1RE Headteacher: Mr Craig Mairs Total pupils: 276

mgs.org

ohgs.co.uk

parkhillschool.co.uk

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

Preston, PR2 8RD Headteacher: Pat Gush 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

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: Mrs Kate Martin Total pupils: 180

mowdenhall.co.uk

Tees Valley

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

argylehouseschool.co.uk

Central Newcastle High School (Junior) NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • WEEKLY • GIRLS

Gosforth, NE3 4ES Headteacher: Ms Angela Charlton Total pupils: 300

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Central Newcastle HighSchool (Senior) SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX Headteacher: Ken James Total pupils: 410

redhouseschool.co.uk

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

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT Headteacher: Kirsty Mackenzie Total pupils: 361

teessidehigh.co.uk

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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: Mrs Rhiannon Wilkinson Total pupils: 880

ashville.co.uk

Aysgarth Preparatory School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • BOYS • CO-ED

Bedale, DL8 1TF Headteacher: Mr R Morse Total pupils: 225

aysgarthschool.com

Belmont Grosvenor Prep NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Harrogate, HG3 2JG Headteacher: Sophia Ashworth Jones Total pupils: 197

belmontgrosvenor.co.uk

Bootham Junior School

boothamschool.com

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

York, YO30 6NP Headteacher: Helen Todd Total pupils: 153

Bootham School SENIOR • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 7BU Headteacher: Chris Jeffrey Total pupils: 445

boothamschool.com

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

ripongrammar.co.uk

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

Selby, YO8 8NL Acting Headteacher: M. A. Voisey Total pupils: 224

readschool.co.uk

St Olave’s School PREP • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 7WA Headteacher: Mr Andy Falconer Total pupils: 341

stolavesyork.org.uk

St Peter’s School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Walker Total pupils: 549

stpetersyork.org.uk

Scarborough College

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

Clifton School and Nursery

newcastleprepschool.org.uk

York, YO30 6AB Headteacher: Mr Philip Hardy Total pupils: 212

Scarborough, YO11 3BA Headteacher: Mr Guy Emmett Total pupils: 467

stpetersyork.org.uk/Clifton

scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Fyling Hall School

Terrington Hall School

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH Headteacher: Ms Coleman Total pupils: 266

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 Hymers College

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

Hull, HU3 1LW Headteacher: Mr D Elstone Total pupils: 976

hymerscollege.co.uk

Pocklington Prep School Pocklington, YO42 2NH Headteacher: Mr Ian Wright Total pupils: 226

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

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

Dame Allan’s Schools

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

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

Red House School

Ampleforth College

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • CO-ED

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

glenfield-nursery.co.uk

North Yorkshire

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS Headteacher: Michael Tippett Total pupils: 1000

Glenfield Nursery

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA Headteacher: Ms Jean Brown Total pupils: 20

198

Yarm Preparatory School

BOARDING • CO-ED

pocklingtonschool.com

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

York, YO42 2NJ Headteacher: Mr Toby Seth Total pupils: 786

pocklingtonschool.com

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

Anlaby, HU10 7EH Headteacher: Alex Wilson Total pupils: 649

hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

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

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

BOARDING • CO-ED

Robin Hood’s Bay, YO22 4QD Headteacher: Mr Steven Allen Total pupils: 165

York, YO60 6PR Headteacher: Mr Stephen Mulryne Total pupils: 145

Giggleswick Junior School

South Yorkshire

fylinghall.org

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

terringtonhall.com

Settle, BD24 0DG Headteacher: James Mundell Total pupils: 97

Birkdale Prep School

Giggleswick School

birkdaleschool.org.uk

giggleswick.org.uk

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

Settle, BD24 0DE Headteacher: Mr Mark M Turnbull Total pupils: 390

giggleswick.org.uk

Harrogate Ladies’ College SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: Mrs Sylvia Brett Total pupils: 305

hlc.org.uk

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

Harrogate, HG1 2QG Headteacher: James Savile Total pupils: 245

hlc.org.uk

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

York, YO1 7JA Interim Headteacher: Sophie Schoukroun Total pupils: 163

minsterschoolyork.co.uk

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

York, YO24 4DD Headteachers: Adrienne Richmond Total pupils: 287

mountschoolyork.co.uk

Queen Ethelburga’s NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

York, YO26 9SS Headteacher: Mr Steven Jandrell Total pupils: 980

qe.org

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Sheffield, S10 2NS Headteacher: Chris Burch

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

Sheffield, S10 3DH Headteacher: Peter Harris Total pupils: 816

birkdaleschool.org.uk

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

Doncaster, DN9 3GG Headteacher: Mr David Holland Total pupils: 710

hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk

Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Sheffield, S11 9HJ Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Cunningham Total pupils: 197

mylnhurst.co.uk

Sheffield High School Junior PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Sheffield, S10 2QH Headteacher: Mr Chris Hald Total pupils: 210

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

Sheffield High School Senior SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

Sheffield, S10 2PE Headteacher: Ms Nina Gunson Total pupils: 736

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

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

Sheffield, S10 2QT Headteacher: Mr J B Hicks Total pupils: 339

westbourneschool.co.uk

NORTH OF ENGLAND

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NORTH OF ENGLAND West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Ackworth School

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (Junior)

FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF1 3QY Headteacher: Mrs Louise Gray Total pupils: 380

ackworthschool.com

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

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

Pontefract, WF7 7LT Headteacher: Mr Anton Maree Total pupils: 474

Bradford Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • CO-ED

Bradford, BD9 4JP Headteacher: Simon Hinchliffe Total pupils: 1109

bradfordgrammar.com

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

Batley, WF17 8HL Headteacher: Mrs S M G Fletcher Total pupils: 93

dhschool.co.uk

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

Leeds, LS18 4LB Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Dodds Total pupils: 180

froebelian.com

Fulneck School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOYS

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

Leeds, LS16 5LG Headteacher: Helen Stiles Total pupils: 206

rhschool.org

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

WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Rishworth, HX6 4QA Headteacher: Paul Silverwood Total pupils: 460

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

Ghyll Royd School and Pre-School NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Burley-in-Wharfedale, LS29 7HW Headteacher: Mr David Martin Total pupils: 110

rishworth-school.co.uk

Silcoates School PRE-SCHOOL • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF2 0PD Headteacher: Mr Philip Rowe Total pupils: 600

silcoates.org.uk

Wakefield Girls’ High School (Junior) PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • GIRLS

Wakefield, WF1 2QX Headteacher: Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 671

ghyllroydschool.co.uk

wgsf.org.uk

The Gleddings Preparatory School

SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • GIRLS

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

Halifax, HX3 8JE Headteacher: Mrs JD Griffiths Total pupils: 216

hgsf.org.uk

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

Bingley, BD16 4AP Headteacher: Mr Nigel Saunders Total pupils: 169

ladylaneparkschool.co.uk

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

Ilkley, LS29 8RL Headteacher: Paul Baddeley Total pupils: 120

moorfieldschool.co.uk

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

Leeds, LS16 5PF Headteacher: Ms Jacqueline Atkinson Total pupils: 142

moorlands-school.co.uk

Mulberry House Nursery NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

Wakefield, WF1 2DG Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Edwards Total pupils: 78

wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house

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Clifton, York, YO30 6AB

wgsf.org.uk/qegs-junior

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

Leeds, LS28 8DS Headteacher: Mr Paul Taylor Total pupils: 390

St Peter’s School, York

PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOYS

Wakefield Girls’ High School Wakefield, WF1 2QS Headteacher: Ms Heidi-Jayne Boyes Total pupils: 671

wgsf.org.uk

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

Ilkley, LS29 0DQ Headteacher: MNikki Hammond Total pupils: 129

westvillehouseschool.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School

Head Teacher: Mr Jeremy Walker Admissions: Mrs Gillian Bland g.bland@stpetersyork.org.uk enquiries@stpetersyork.org.uk 01904 527300 Boys and girls, 2-18 years TOTAL PUPILS: 1,229, boys 648, girls 581 Day, Weekly, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery – £1,315-£2,840 per term. Pre-Prep – Day from £3,090-£3,350 per term. Prep – Day from £4,460-£5,420 per term. Weekly Boarding from £24,540 per year, Full Boarding from £27,255-£29,400 per year. Boarding is only available in Years 7 and 8 for the Prep School. Senior – Day from £6,460 per term. Part Time Boarding from £27,585 per year, Full Boarding from £32,010-£34,500 per year TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Prep – 20-22, Senior – 18-22, Sixth Form – 8-12 FAITH: Church of England MOTTO: Over Ancient Ways ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: A range of written entrance tests and interview according to age. GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

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

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR Headteacher: James Lockwood Total pupils: 699

woodhousegrove.co.uk

Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PQ Headteacher: Mrs S E Chatterton Total pupils: 310

woodhousegrove.co.uk/bronte-house

School Philosophy: At St Peter’s School, York, we give children the keys for life

and the confidence to turn them. Underpinning everything we do is the goal of preparing our pupils to be amazing adults, giving them a huge range of opportunities and making sure they enjoy every minute of their life at school. Life at St Peter’s is busy, rewarding and full of fun. Through our four pillars of qualifications, skills, interests and values, we develop confident, rounded young men and women who go on to enjoy successful and fulfilled adult lives and to make a positive impact on their world.

Academic Record: St Peter’s School has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, featuring in the top 100 schools in The Sunday Times “Parent Power” List 2020 and 2021. In 2021, 91% of pupils achieved A*-B at A Level and 75.7% achieved grades 9-7 at GCSE. Extra-curricular: School days are full of fun, adventure and new experiences on our 47-acre campus at the heart of York. We offer over 80 co-curricular activities, 15 sports, 250 sports teams, and the largest Music School in the North. Participation is highly valued and every child finds something they love doing. Notable Achievements and Alumni: The Sunday Times North Independent School of the Year 2019. Tes Pre-Prep School of the Year 2018 and 2021 (Winner). Tes Independent School of the Year 2021 (Winner). Notable alumni include Guy Fawkes, composer John Barry, cricketer Jonny Bairstow, sports presenter Katherine Downes, and actors Greg Wise and Fleur Keith. Open Days: Saturday 25 September – Open Day (entry aged 11-16) Wednesday 29 September – Open Evening (Sixth Form) Saturday 9 October – Open Day (entry aged 2-11) www.stpetersyork.org.uk

NORTH OF ENGLAND

Educating for a better world

“York’s thinking parents’ school” Good Schools Guide

Bootham School is a school with a difference. Our students not only leave school with excellent academic qualifications, they also leave with a responsibility to make the world a better, fairer and more peaceful place. For information on day, weekly and flexible boarding options contact our Registrar Fiona Ward at admissions@boothamschool.com or telephone on 01904 272592.

www.boothamschool.com

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NORTH OF ENGLAND Mowden Hall School Newton, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7TP

BradfordGrammar.com @BradfordGrammar

A leading co-educational independent school for children aged 6 to 18

Head Teacher: Mrs Kate Martin Admissions: Mrs Debbie Freeman-Griffith info@mowdenhallpst.org 01661 842147 Boys and girls, 3-13 years TOTAL PUPILS: 189, boys 95, girls 94 Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding FEES: Nursery £3,230 per term. Pre-Prep £3,775 per term. Prep from £4,160£6,160, Weekly Boarding from £8,445, Full Boarding from £8,445 per term ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Informal assessment on taster day. GENDER/AGES: TYPE:

School Philosophy: Every child deserves their schooldays to be magical. We want all our children to feel at home here, with time and space to grow and develop, whilst enjoying their childhood in a nurturing, caring and creative environment. Every stage of education is preparation for the next, but it is not enough to simply prepare children for the challenges that lie ahead. We need to inspire our children, to bring curiosity and excitement to every lesson, to every experience.

Open Days: We offer personal tours throughout the year, please get in touch to arrange a tour today. KGS 202x129V3.qxp_Layout 1 17/08/2021 16:47 Page 1 www.mowdenhallpst.org

This is our ethos Make it yours Regular open events for Junior, Senior and Sixth Form

At ease with excellence Open Event Saturday 2 October bradfordgrammar.com/signup

Junior, Infant & Pre-School 3 - 11 years 01772 673222 info@kirkhamgrammarjnr.co.uk

Senior School & Sixth Form 11 - 18 years 01772 684264 info@kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk Family Ethos - Inspirational Teaching - Fulfil Potential

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ranby is a thriving three-18 HMC co-educational day school, providing a carefully judged blend of support and challenge amid the glorious surroundings of the historically significant Tranby Croft. We’re committed to bringing out the best in everyone and have a ‘no ceilings’ approach to what our pupils can achieve. Examination success is only part of the picture. Art, music, drama, dance, sport, community outreach projects and many clubs and societies create a vibrant atmosphere, helping our pupils flourish and enjoy their time at school. Everyone matters and the pastoral care at the school ensures pupils feel supported and valued throughout their time here. Our short, medium and long-term development projects seek to build for the future and invest in the provision for each

and a passion for the subjects they’re studying, and celebrating talent in whatever form that takes. The education we provide is ambitious and full of opportunity, opening up the mind and experience of each individual, inspiring them to find their niche, make the most of their gifts and to thrive. It’s about much more than passing exams, and teaches the students that their worth as human beings isn’t measured simply in academic to success, giving them the confidence to take risks, tackle challenges head on and have the confidence to rewrite the story when necessary. Tranby prepares students for life, while instilling in them an understanding of others and a desire to make a difference in the world.

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SCOTLAND Map not to scale.

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

WESTERN ISLES

Elgin

MORAY

HIGHLAND

Angus

ABERDEENSHIRE

JOHNSHAVEN, 1 Lathallan School

Edinburgh

EDINBURGH 2 Fettes College 3 Merchiston Castle School

PERTH AND KINROSS

4 George Watson’s College

ARGYLL AND BUTE

Perth and Kinross

Perth

7 6

St Andrews

FIFE

PERTH

5 Glenalmond College 6 Kilgraston School 7 Strathallan School

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Aberdeenshire

2 4

Musselburgh

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE

Robert Gordon’s College

BORDERS

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

Aberdeen, AB10 1FE Headteacher: Mr Simon Mills Total pupils: 1667

SOUTH AYRSHIRE

rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk

St Margaret’s School for Girls

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

Aberdeen, AB10 1RU Headteacher: Miss Anna Tomlinson Total pupils: 416

st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk

Angus

High School of Dundee PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Dundee, DD1 1HU Headteacher: Dr John D Halliday Total pupils: 1045

highschoolofdundee.org.uk

Lathallan School

NURSERY • PREP • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Johnshaven, DD10 0HN Headteacher: Mr Richard Toley Total pupils: 220

Clackmannanshire Edinburgh Dollar Academy

Cargilfield Preparatory School

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

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

Dollar, FK14 7DU Headteacher: Mr David Knapman Total pupils: 1216

dollaracademy.org

East Lothian

lathallan.org.uk

Belhaven Hill

Argyll and Bute

Dunbar, EH42 1NN Headteacher: Mr Henry Knight Total pupils: 119

Lomond School

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

Helensburgh, G84 9JX Headteacher: Mrs Johanna Urquhart Total pupils: 405

lomondschool.com

Ayrshire

Wellington School

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

Ayr, KA7 2XH Headteacher: Mr S P Johnson Total pupils: 480

wellingtonschool.org

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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: Mrs H F Harrison Total pupils: 766

fettes.com

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

Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Franklin Total pupils: 1645

george-heriots.com

George Watson’s College NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Headteacher: Mr Melvyn Roffe Total pupils: 2363

gwc.org.uk

The Mary Erskine School SENIOR • GIRLS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3NT Headteacher: Ms Kirsty Nicholson Total pupils: 748

esms.org.uk

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SCOTLAND Merchiston Castle School

West End Montessori Pre-School

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

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

BOARDING • BOYS

Glasgow, G3 6AP Headteacher: Ms Denise Guthrie Total pupils: 35

Edinburgh, EH13 0PU Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Anderson Total pupils: 471

merchiston.co.uk

St George’s School for Girls NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Edinburgh, EH12 6BG Headteacher: Mrs Alex Hems Total pupils: 824

stge.org.uk

Stewart’s Melville College SENIOR • BOYS • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH4 3EZ Headteacher: Mrs Linda Moule Total pupils: 743

esms.org.uk

St Mary’s Music School PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Edinburgh, EH12 5EL Headteacher: Mr Kenneth Taylor Total pupils: 83

stmarysmusicschool.co.uk

Fife

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

St Andrews, KY16 9QJ Headteacher: Dr Michael Carslaw Total pupils: 518

stleonards-fife.org

Glasgow

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

Glasgow, G77 5DU Headteacher: Melvyn D Shanks Total pupils: 260

belmontschool.co.uk

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

Glasgow, G41 4HS Headteacher: June Gilliland Total pupils: 308]

craigholme.co.uk

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

Glasgow, G12 8HE Headteacher: Matthew Pearce Total pupils: 1363

theglasgowacademy.org.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Junior) NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G61 4AE Headteacher: Miss Heather Fuller Total pupils: 359

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

The High School of Glasgow (Senior) SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G13 1PL Headteacher: Mr John O’Neill Total pupils: 1039

highschoolofglasgow.co.uk

Hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G42 7RN Headteacher: Miss Fiona Macphail Total pupils: 470

hutchesons.org

Hutchesons’ Grammar School SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Glasgow, G41 4NW Headteacher: Mr Colin Gambles Total pupils: 1482

hutchesons.org

Kelvinside Academy

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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

craigclowan-school.co.uk

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

Perth, PH1 3RY Warden: Dr Michael Alderson Total pupils: 360

glenalmondcollege.co.uk

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

Perth, PH2 9BQ Headteacher: Mrs Dorothy MacGinty Total pupils: 206

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: 432

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

kelvinsideacademy.org.uk

Glasgow, G3 6RJ Headteacher: Mr Matthew Bartlett Total pupils: 1092

staloysius.org

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Hamilton, ML3 0AY Headteacher: Mr Tom McPhail Total pupils: 600

hamiltoncollege.co.uk

SCOTLAND

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Wales

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

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WALES

Conwy

Bangor

DENBIGHSHIRE

Conwy

CONWY 1 St David’s College

Powys

BRECON 2 Christ College Aberystwyth

POWYS

PEMBROKESHIRE

Carmarthenshire

Brecon Beacons

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

stmikes.co.uk

Denbighshire Myddelton College

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

Denbigh, LL16 3EN Headteacher: Andrew Allman Total pupils: 83

Glamorgan Cardiff Sixth Form

6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Cardiff, CF24 0AA Headteachers: Gareth Collier and Dr Liam Hughes Total pupils: 309

ccoex.com

Westbourne School - Nursery and Junior NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • DAY • CO-ED

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

Penarth, CF64 2EF Headteacher: Joanne Chinnock Total pupils: 61

Newport, NP20 6QB Headteacher: Mr R A Carnevale Total pupils: 568

Westbourne School - Senior

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery

westbourneschool.com

rougemontschool.co.uk

myddeltoncollege.com

The Cathedral School Llandaff

Ruthin School

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

CO-ED

NURSERY • DAY • CO-ED

CO-ED

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

Cardiff, CF5 2YH Headteacher: Clare Sherwood Total pupils: 743

Penarth, CF64 2AJ Headteacher: Dr Gerard Griffiths Total pupils: 93

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk

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 •

cathedral-school.co.uk

Howell’s School, Llandaff 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

Cardiff, CF3 5YX Headteacher: Mr Shaun Moody Total pupils: 553

stjohnscollegecardiff.com

CO-ED

UWC Atlantic College

Conwy, LL30 1RD Headteacher: Mr Andrew Russell Total pupils: 258

Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF Headteacher: Mr Peter T. Howe Total pupils: 370

stdavidscollege.co.uk

6TH FORM • BOARDING • CO-ED

atlanticcollege.org

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

westbourneschool.com

Gwynedd

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

Bangor, LL57 2EL Headteacher: Mr Campbell Harrison Total pupils: 182

st-gerards.org

Monmouthshire Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools

NURSERY • CO-ED PREP • SENIOR BOYS • SENIOR GIRLS • CO-ED SIXTH FORM • DAY • BOARDING

Monmouth, NP25 3HG Principal: Mr James Murphy-O’Connor Monmouth School for Boys Headteacher: Simon Dorman Monmouth School for Girls Headteacher: Jessica Miles Monmouth Prep Headteacher: Neil Shaw Total pupils: 1226

Newport, NP10 8FZ

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

Christ College PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • BOARDING • CO-ED

Brecon, LD3 8AF Headteacher: Mr Gareth Pearson Total pupils: 375

christcollegebrecon.com

habsmonmouth.org

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Independent Day & Boarding School for ages 9-19

Award winning education set in a 30 acre Tutor Estate, nestled between Snowdonia National Parc and the North Wales coastline

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IRELAND

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

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Northern Ireland LONDONDERRY

DONEGAL

Belfast

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

Belfast, BT9 6JA Headteacher: Karen Quinn Total pupils: 1093

Coleraine Grammar School SENIOR • DAY • BOYS

County Down

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

methody.org

rbai.org.uk

Coleraine, BT51 3LA Headteacher: Dr David Carruthers Total pupils: 761

victoriacollege.org.uk

Methodist College

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

Londonderry

NURSERY • PRE-PREP • PREP • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

colerainegrammar.com

Rockport School

Foyle College 6TH FORM • DAY • CO-ED

Londonderry, BT48 0AW Headteacher: Patrick Allen Total pupils: 960

foylenet.org.uk

rockportschool.com

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

GALWAY

Co. Limerick Glenstal Abbey School SENIOR

Murroe Headmaster: Fr Simon Sleeman OSB Total pupils: 255

glenstal.com

Dublin

Alexandra College

PRE SCHOOL• JUNIOR• SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • GIRLS

Dublin College Principal: Barbara Ennis Total pupils:

alexandracollege.eu

The King’s Hospital

Dublin Whitechurch

SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • FLEXI • BOARDING • CO-ED

Palmerstown, Dublin Headmaster: Mark Ronan Total Pupils: 695

kingshospital.ie

St Columba’s College

JUNIOR • SENIOR • DAY • WEEKLY • CO-ED

Whitechurch, Dublin, D16 CH92 Headmaster: Mark Boobbyer Total Pupils: 298

Limerick

TIPPERARY

stcolumbas.ie

Kildare

Clongowes Wood College BOYS • SENIOR • 6TH FORM • FULL BOARDING

Clane, Kildare Headmaster: Chris Lumb Total Pupils: 450

clongowes.net

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INTERNATIONAL

A brave new world Schools moved to remote learning during the pandemic but it wasn’t plain sailing for everyone. MAEVE O’LEARY Head of Marketing and Communications at COBIS takes a look at the lessons learned since

PHOTOGRAPHY: ISTOCK/SVETIKD

The move to digital platforms improved communication between parents and teachers

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INTERNATIONAL Africa - Asia - Europe

Africa

The Bridge International School Cameroon

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

coronaschools.org

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ shanghai/pudong

Nigeria

thebridge-intschool.com

Day Waterman College, Nigeria

Academy British International Primary School

dwc.org.ng

Congo

conniesacademy.co.uk/internationalbritish-primary-school

Nigeria

Delightsomeland School Nigeria

delightsomeland.net

Braeburn Garden Estate School

Grange School

gardenestate.braeburn.com

grangeschool.com

Braeburn Imani International School

Greenwood House School

Kenya

imani.braeburn.com

Braeburn Kisumu International School Kenya

kisumu.braeburn.com

Braeburn Mombasa International School Kenya

mombasa.braeburn.com

Braeburn Nanyuki International School Kenya

nanyuki.braeburn.com

Braeburn School Kenya

braeburn.com

Braeside School Kenya

braeside.braeburn.com

Hillcrest International Schools Kenya

hillcrest.ac.ke

St Andrew’s Turi Kenya

standrewsturi.com

St Andrew’s International High School Malawi

saints.mw

St Andrew’s International Primary School Malawi

standrewsmalawi.com

Alexandra House School Mauritius

alexandrahouseschool.com

British International School of Casablanca Morocco

bisc.ma

International School of Morocco Morocco

Nigeria

greenwoodhouseschool.org

Inspire Academy Nigeria

inspireacademynigeria.com

James Hope College Nigeria

jameshopecollege.edu.ng

KAD Academy Nigeria

kadacademy.com

brightoncollegebangkok.com

Rugby School Thailand

luc-china.com

rugbyschool.ac.th

China

Wellington College International Shanghai China

wellingtoncollege.cn/shanghai

Wellington College International Tianjin China

Hong Kong

Nigeria

Uzbekistan

britishschool.uz

Viet Nam

theabcis.com

Europe

British School of Tirana

DSB International School

British International School of Brussels

Oxbridge Tutorial College

dsbindia.com

bisb.org

British School Jakarta

ISF Tervuren International School

Nigeria

oxbridgecoll.com

Redeemers International Secondary School Nigeria

rissedenplace.org

St Saviour’s School Nigeria

stsavioursschikoyi.org

Start Rite School Nigeria

startriteschools.com.ng

Temple School Nigeria

templeprepschool.com

Nigeria

India

Indonesia

bsj.sch.id

St Michael’s International School Japan

smis.org

The British School In Tokyo Japan

bst.ac.jp

Galaxy International School Kazakhstan

galaxyis.edupage.org

Haileybury Almaty Kazakhstan

haileyburyalmaty.kz

Haileybury Astana Kazakhstan

haileyburyastana.kz

Oxford International School Kyrgyzstan

oxford.kg

Panyathip International School The British International School in Laos

britishschooloftirana.al

Belgium

isftervuren.org

The British Junior Academy of Brussels Belgium

bjab.org

The British School of Brussels Belgium

britishschool.be

Abc Kindercare Centre Bulgaria

abckinder.org

British School of Sofia Bulgaria

bssofia.bg

St George International School & Preschool Bulgaria

stgeorgeschool.bg

Bright Horizons - International British School of Zagreb

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Croatia

pislao.com

britishschool-zagreb.hr

GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang

British International School of Zagreb

pearlcity.gems.edu.my

britishschool.hr

britishinternationalschoolsierraleone.com

GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark

International School Olomouc

Rainbow International School

Malaysia

metropark.gems.edu.my

rainbowinternationalschool.com

Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar

British International School And Montessori Education Freetown Sierra Leone

Uganda

Asia

Azerbaijan British College Azerbaijan

abc.edu.az

Malaysia

ktj.edu.my

Marlborough College Malaysia Malaysia

marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org

Jerudong International School

Nigeria

jerudonginternationalschool.com

powiis.edu.my

Corona School, Lekki

Britannica International School Shanghai

coronaschools.org

britannicashanghai.com

Brunei Darussalam

China

Malaysia

The Alice Smith School Malaysia

alice-smith.edu.my

Corona School, Victoria Island

Huili School Hangzhou

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

coronaschools.org

huilieducation.cn/hangzhou-school/en

britishschool.edu.my

independentschoolparent.com

The British School of Tashkent

olashoreschool.com

Nigeria

Prince of Wales Island International School

Nigeria

wellingtoncollege.in.th

Olashore International School

riverbankschools.org

Nigeria

Thailand

Albania

atlantic-hall.net

coronaschools.org

Wellington College International School Bangkok

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ hong-kong/home

Nigeria

Corona School, Ikoyi

Thailand

Hong Kong

meadowhallschool.org

Atlantic Hall

coronaschools.org

Thailand

The Little Urban Center

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

Meadow Hall School

The RiverBank School

Nigeria

Brighton College Bangkok

bsn.org.cn

China

kellettschool.com

abc.sch.ng

Corona School, Gbagada

bek.co.kr

The British School of Nanjing

lekkibritishschool.org

Nigeria

regentschoolabuja.com/senior

cislagos.org

Republic of Korea

Lekki British School

Nigeria

The British Prep

The ABC International School

lead-fortegateschools.com

Nigeria

Children’s International School (CIS) Lagos

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ beijing/sanlitun

greenshoots.edu.vn

Adorable British College

bridgehousecollege.com

linksedu.com

China

Pakistan

Kellett School - The British International School in Hong Kong

Nigeria

The Regent Secondary School

Nigeria

Links School

The British School of Beijing Sanlitun

Viet Nam

regentschoolabuja.com

Bridge House College

tbskathmandu.org

rqssfz.cn/en

waiscz.com

londonacademy.ma

bananaislandschool.com

Nepal

China

Lead-Forte Gate Schools

London Academy Casablanca

Nigeria

The British School Kathmandu

lagosprepikoyi.org

The Regent Primary School

Banana Island School

britishschool.edu.mn

Green Shoots International School

kgs.ma

Nigeria

China

Mongolia

Wycombe Abbey International School, Changzhou

Nigeria

bisnigeria.org

Morocco

Rong Qiao Sedbergh School

British School of Ulaanbaatar

Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School

The British International School, Lagos

Morocco

China

wellingtoncollege.cn/tianjin

Khalil Gibran School

ism-c.ma

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Corona Secondary School Agbara

China

Malaysia

Croatia

Czech Republic

ischool.cz

Park Lane International School Czech Republic

parklane-is.com

PORG International School Czech Republic

porginternationalschool.com

Prague British International School Czech Republic

nordangliaeducation.com/schools/ prague/british-international

Riverside School Czech Republic

riversideschool.cz

The English College In Prague Czech Republic

englishcollege.cz

INTERNATIONAL

he pandemic has presented challenges to students, teachers and parents. Not every household has strong internet access, or enough laptops to allow all members of the family to work and learn from home. Children were separated from their peers, parents were unexpectedly tasked with working from home and facilitating learning at the same time. And some teachers initially struggled to provide engaging and informative lessons from a computer screen. However, these obstacles also provided opportunities. Abra Stoakley, Head of Grange School in Lagos, Nigeria, said “We didn’t anticipate the complexity of the challenges that we faced during the year that we taught our pupils remotely.” However, Abra is proud of the fact that her teaching staff were able to recognise that teaching online and in a classroom were two very different beasts, and quickly shifted their focus. “Our pupil responses to the new teaching methods were conclusive: all of them preferred the interactivity that we had introduced to their learning, an approach that we continued after we resumed in-person learning.” And students aren’t the only ones benefiting from lessons learned during the pandemic. David Tongue, Head of St George’s British International School in Rome, said of his teachers, “With so many lessons being recorded, there’s an increased opportunity for colleagues to reflect on their practise and seek advice and feedback from other members of the team.” With many schools equipped to provide online learning, parents now have the option to keep children home should they choose to, or should they need to isolate, without impacting their education.

Staying connected

Communicating with parents is always essential for schools, however it became much more critical during the pandemic. Now, instead of conversing about open days and parent-teacher meetings, schools needed to communicate about strict health and safety regulations, where and when students could return to school, safeguarding concerns and government guidelines. And even more importantly, schools needed to listen. Parents needed the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and feelings about school safety guidelines, whether they were comfortable bringing their kids back to school, and work with teachers on online teaching. Schools needed a reliable, effective two-way communication system, to answer any questions, queries or concerns parents had. This requires a significant amount of resource. In Rome, David established ‘clinics’, daily forums for leadership to speak with parents and hear their concerns. In Lagos, Abra found that moving to digital platforms

improved engagement with parents. They had the “best parental engagement we had ever experienced, with both parents attending (often from different locations!) for the first time.” At the British School of Quito, in Ecuador, where students haven’t yet returned to the classroom, Head Emma Newman said “We introduced online weekly meetings for parents to explore the curriculum for the following week as the parents were critical partners in the learning. These were so successful that we intend to continue sharing content and resources when we return to campus.” The entire school community has benefited from this period of increased connectivity, and in some areas, parents have been more involved than ever in their children’s school life – and this looks to continue post-pandemic. At Grange School, pupils preferred the interactivity of online learning during the pandemic

Taking care

Wellbeing is always of importance to school leaders, however their strategies for assessing and addressing these needs had to shift. In Quito, Emma noted that staff had previously relied on watching student interactions to help provide context to their emotions and behaviour, which became impossible online. So, every morning, they have a session with students called Let’s Talk About It. “It gives students the opportunity to tell us how they feel every morning using an emotions wheel. We then follow up with any personal conversations or opportunities to meet in breakout rooms and discuss further.” It’s been successful; they plan on keeping this session when they return to in-classroom learning. At Grange School, staff developed opportunities for students to socialise. Abra said, “Early on, it was clear that what our pupils missed most was each other.” They developed Happy Hour, a time for pupils to bond. Despite the challenges, schools have adapted new processes which have allowed them to better support their communities.

WITH MANY SCHOOLS EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE online

learning, parents now have the option to keep children home

SHOULD THEY NEED TO ISOLATE, WITHOUT IMPACTING THEIR EDUCATION

Always be prepared

Schools have a long way to go to get back to ‘normal’, and there’s a lot of uncertainty about the future. However, COBIS schools have demonstrated their commitment to excellent education provision, while maintaining the wellbeing of the school community, which has not been as easy task. Their agility and creativity mean that staff, students and parents have excelled during the pandemic. As Emma said, “We still face an uncertain future. However, we face the future with a greater degree of confidence than we had last March. There’s no doubt that we have a better appreciation of how to overcome the challenges that we face and how to prioritise both the education and wellbeing of our pupils, whether online or on site.” independentschoolparent.com

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INTERNATIONAL Europe - Middle East

Townshend International School

The British School in The Netherlands

Transylvania College

Ecole Jeannine Manuel

Netherlands

britishschool.nl

transylvania-college.ro

ecolejeanninemanuel.org.uk

The British School of Amsterdam

Verita International School, Bucharest

Halcyon London International School

britams.nl

veritaschool.ro

halcyonschool.com

British International School of Stavanger

British International School Moscow

biss.no

bismoscow.com

International School of Stavanger

British School of St Petersburg

Georgia

isstavanger.no

The International School of Moscow

Berlin British School

British International School of Cracow

Czech Republic

townshend.cz

Rygaards International School Denmark

rygaards.com

Mougins School France

mougins-school.com

The British School of Paris France

britishschool.fr

British International School of Tbilisi bist.ge

Norway

Romania

Russian Federation

britishschool.ru

Russian Federation

internationalschool.ru

Germany

Poland

berlinbritishschool.de

bisc.krakow.pl

Independent Bonn International School

British International School of The University of Lodz

ibis-school.com

interschool.uni.lodz.pl

St George’s The British International School Munich

British International School Wroclaw

stgeorgesschool.com/munich

bisc.wroclaw.pl

Chartwell International School

St. George’s The British International School Cologne

British Primary School of Wilanow

chartwell.edu.rs

stgeorgesschool.com/cologne

bsww.pl

St. George’s The British International School Duisburg-Düsseldorf

Polish British Academy

Germany

stgeorgesschool.com/duisburgduesseldorf

Prior Park School Gibraltar

Poland

pbaw.pl

The British School, Warsaw Poland

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ warsaw

priorparkgibraltar.com

International Preparatory School

Byron College

ipsschool.org

Portugal

English International School Moscow (Magister) Russian Federation

englishedmoscow.com

British International School Belgrade Serbia

british-int-school.org.uk Serbia

PRIMA International School Serbia

prima.school

The British International School Bratislava Slovakia

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ bratislava

British International School of Ljubljana Slovenia

britishschool.si

byroncollege.gr

Oporto British School

Baleares International College Sant Agustí

Campion School

obs.edu.pt

balearesint.net/Sant-Agusti-Campus

Greece

Portugal

campion.edu.gr

St Julian’s School

St Catherine’s British School

stjulians.com

Greece

stcatherines.gr

St Lawrence College The British School In Greece Greece

slc.gr

Britannica International School Budapest Hungary

britannicaschool.hu

Portugal

Spain

Baleares International College Sa Porrassa

United Kingdom

Oxford International Study Centre United Kingdom

oxintstudycentre.com

Middle East

British School of Bahrain Bahrain

britishschoolbahrain.com

New Generation Private School Bahrain

ngisbahrain.com

Egypt British International School (EBIS) Egypt

isc.edu.eg/ebis

Modern English School Cairo Egypt

mescairo.com

New Cairo British International School Egypt

ncbis.co.uk

The British International School, Cairo Egypt

bisc.edu.eg

The British School of Egypt Egypt

bseegypt.net

The British School, Alexandria Egypt

bsalex.net

Anglican International School Jerusalem Israel

aisj.co.il

International Community School

Spain

Jordan

balearesint.net/Sa-Porrassa-Campus

ics.edu.jo

acorns.ro

The British International School of Marbella

The New English School

Avenor College

Spain

bsm.org.es

avenor.ro/en

The British School of Barcelona

Gulf British Academy

BritAcademy Bucharest

Spain

britishschoolbarcelona.com

gradinita-engleza.ro

The British School of Gran Canaria

Acorns Nursery Romania

Romania

Budapest British International Academy

British International School of Timisoara

bbiacademy.net

Romania

Jordan

nes.edu.jo Kuwait

gulfbritishacademy.com

The English Primary School, Salmiya Kuwait

Spain

epg.edu.kw

britishschool-timisoara.ro

The English International College

The English Primary School, Salwa

Budapest British International School

British School of Bucharest

eicmarbella.org

epg.edu.kw

bbis.hu

Mateas Foundation – Cambridge School of Bucharest

Hungary

The British International School Budapest Hungary

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ budapest

St George’s British International School, Rome Italy

stgeorge.school.it

The British School of Milan

Romania

britishschool.ro

Romania

cambridgeschool.ro

International British School of Bucharest Romania

ibsb.ro

International School of Bucharest Romania

Italy

isb.ro

The New School, Rome

King`s Oak British International School

newschoolrome.com

kingsoakschool.ro

The British School of Vilnius

Maria International School of Bucharest

britishschoolmilan.com Italy

Lithuania

britishschool.lt

St George’s International School, Luxembourg Luxembourg

Romania

bs-gc.com Spain

British International School of Stockholm Sweden

britishinternationalprimaryschool.se

Aiglon College Switzerland

aiglon.ch

Ecole Mosaic Switzerland

ecolemosaic.ch

ELA Basel The Swiss British School of Basel Switzerland

ela-basel.ch

Kuwait

The English School, Kuwait Kuwait

tes.edu.kw

Azzan Bin Qais International School Oman

abq.edu.om

British School Muscat Oman

britishschoolmuscat.com

Sohar International School Oman

abq.edu.om/sohar-international-school

Geneva English School

Al Khor International School

geschool.ch

akis.sch.qa

Switzerland

Qatar

Switzerland

Compass International School, Doha

misb.ro

British Embassy School Ankara

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ doha/madinat-khalifa

Pick Me Academy

besaturkey.org

Doha College

British International School Istanbul

dohacollege.com

Romania

The British School of Geneva britishschoolgeneva.ch Turkey

Qatar

st-georges.lu

gradinitapickme.ro

Heritage International School

REAL School Budapest Romania

heritage.md

realschool.eu

bis.k12.tr

dess.org

Arcadia Academy

Royal School In Transylvania

The British International School Ukraine

arcadiaeducation.me

royalschool.ro

britishschool.com.ua

parkhouseschool.com

Moldova

Montenegro

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Netherlands

Romania

independentschoolparent.com

Romania

Turkey

Ukraine

Doha English Speaking School Qatar

Park House English School Qatar

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bisak.org

Jebel Ali School

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

British International School Riyadh Saudi Arabia

bisr.com.sa

Jeddah Prep And Grammar School Saudi Arabia

jpgs.org

The British International School of Tunis Tunisia

bistunis.info

Brighton College Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

brightoncollege.ae

Brighton College Al Ain United Arab Emirates

brightoncollegealain.ae

United Arab Emirates

jebelalischool.org

JESS Dubai

United Arab Emirates

jess.sch.ae

Jumeirah College United Arab Emirates

gemsjc.com

Kent College Dubai United Arab Emirates

kentcollege.ae

Kings’ School Al Barsha United Arab Emirates

kings-edu.com/albarsha

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brightoncollegedubai.ae

Repton Abu Dhabi

Deira International School

reptonabudhabi.org

disdubai.ae

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park United Arab Emirates

dubaibritishschooljp.ae

Dubai College United Arab Emirates

dubaicollege.org

Dubai English Speaking School And College United Arab Emirates

descdubai.com

GEMS First Point School The Villa United Arab Emirates

gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com

GEMS Founders School United Arab Emirates

gemsfoundersschool-dubai.com

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School United Arab Emirates

jumeirahprimaryschool.com

GEMS Royal Dubai School United Arab Emirates

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GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail United Arab Emirates

gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis United Arab Emirates

gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com

GEMS Wellington International School United Arab Emirates

wellingtoninternationalschool.com

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hartlandinternational.com

nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/ dubai

United Arab Emirates

independentschoolparent.com

Rua Juquiá St. 166, São Paulo, Brazil

United Arab Emirates

Brighton College Dubai United Arab Emirates

St. Paul’s School

United Arab Emirates

Repton Dubai United Arab Emirates

Headmaster: Titus Edge Admissions: Sandra Abatepaulo sra@stpauls.br head@stpauls.br 55 11 30873399 GENDER/AGES: TOTAL PUPILS:

Boys and girls, 3-18 years 1,178, boys 573, girls 605

Day Nursery – £1,075 per month, Pre-Prep – Day from £1,075 per month, Prep – Day from £1,075 per month, Senior – Day from £1,359 per month ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Please see website for details. TYPE: FEES:

reptondubai.org

Victory Heights Primary School United Arab Emirates

vhprimary.com

The Americas Two Boats School

School Philosophy: St. Paul’s aim is to be positive agent of change and help

pupils be caring individuals ready to inspire and mobilise those around them to impact the world for the best. The school’s commitment to broad educational experiences opens many opportunities to pupils who go on to leading universities around the world.

Ascension Island

ascension-island.gov.ac/government/ school

The Chatmore British International School Bermuda

chatmore.org

St Paul’s School Brazil

stpauls.br

The British School Quito Ecuador

britishschoolquito.edu.ec

The Edron Academy Mexico

edron.edu.mx

The British International School of New York United States

bis-ny.org

The British School Caracas Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

tbscaracas.com

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If you are looking for a challenge and want to be celebrated for the individual that you are, we offer a wide range of GCSE, A Level & BTEC courses together with exceptional pastoral care. We provide a caring, supportive, and student-focused environment where our students benefit from amazing learning and teaching opportunities, with many progressing to join some of the UK’s finest universities. DLD College London is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 14-19, providing the highest levels of support for student wellbeing and the best there is on offer in urban boarding. Enquire today and discover more about our multi-award winning school.

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