Boarding at Dulwich College

Cosmopolitan boarding

Recognised for its outstanding academic excellence and diverse community, Dulwich College’s boarding community comprises 140 boarders representing over 20 nationalities. The College has boarding houses located around a 75-acre campus and pupils - weekly and full-boarders - frequently describe their boarding house as a ‘home from home’.

Old Blew and The Orchard are home to around 55 boys from Years 9 to 13. It is a lively, warm and cosmopolitan environment with boarders from a wide range of countries and a variety of backgrounds. The mixed age range gives older boys the opportunity to take on mentoring responsibilities as well as the chance to relax with their younger contemporaries who enjoy the company of senior boys.

80 boys live in Ivyholme and Blew House, with the link between the two making it feel like one large and vibrant home. Both houses are exclusively for Year 12 and Year 13 boarders and provide a stepping stone to university accommodation with their single en-suite rooms and focus on more independent living.

Dr Joe Spence, the Master of Dulwich College, notes: “Boarding teaches lessons for life – independence (and interdependence), tolerance and working as a team – and our boarders leave not only with outstanding academic results, but with an equally valuable self-confidence and a global perspective which will serve them well in later life” www.dulwich.org.uk/senior-school

Dulwich Prep London provides an outstanding Values-led education for boys aged 3 to 13 with a co -educational nursery.

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We offer a wide range of opportunities to nurture independent thinkers who go on to be thoughtful citizens of the world, equipped with a strong moral compass and the ability to adapt to our rapidly changing environment.

Our Early Years site is home to our Nursery and Reception classes. They are housed in an award -winning building with five acres of woodland and playing fields. We are now offering tours for 2024 entry at 9.15am every Thursday (term-time). We look forward to meeting you soon.

Contact our Admissions team on 020 8766 5525 or email admissions@dulwichpreplondon.org www.qas.org.uk

Queen Anne’s is an inspirational day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 just 40 minutes from London. It stands as a beacon of academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care. The school’s pioneering education and rich co-curricular offering prepares girls for the challenges of the modern world. Tradition meets modernity in all aspects of learning here: while honouring the importance of writing and dexterity, Queen Anne’s embraces innovation such as Artificial Intelligence in learning and the use of digital devices. It inspires girls to explore their individuality, free from gender stereotypes.

SPOTLIGHT: WESTMINSTER SCHOOL, LONDON

Westminster School

Open-minded enquiry

Westminster is a progressive school on an ancient site in the heart of the world’s most vibrant city. The school’s reputation as one of the world’s foremost centres of academic excellence is built upon our pupils’ genuine enjoyment of open-minded enquiry, rigorous discussion and the search for explanation well beyond any examination syllabus. Westminster is a safe, stimulating and supportive environmentpupils enhance their intellectual, physical, spiritual and social development by taking full advantage of the many opportunities in sport, music, art, drama and community service. Together, these opportunities

Manchester

Chetham’s School of Music

Chetham’s School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8-18 and the campus is a melting pot of different perspectives and ideas - but everyone is bonded by a passion for music. This makes Chetham’s a truly unique and inspirational place to live, learn and make connections. Entry to the school is based solely on musical talent and potential, and never ability to pay.

www.chethamsschoolofmusic.com help our pupils to prepare themselves for a life well-lived as informed and committed global citizens.

Westminster has a lively and supportive boarding community. With approximately 180 pupils registering to board each year, boarding life is an integral part of Westminster’s identity and history. Every Westminster pupil belongs to one of the school’s houses, which are each named after people historically connected to the school. There are eleven houses in total, six of which have boarders as well as day pupils, and all of which have a mix of boys and girls, except for Purcell’s which is a girls-only boarding house. www.westminster.org.uk

In one report, 100% of Westminster school parents said their child enjoyed going to school “tremendously”, compared to a national average of 40%.

Oxfordshire

Radley College

Radley College describe themselves as a “profoundly traditional” boarding school, offering boys aged 13-18 an outstanding all-round education. Radley aims to instill in their pupils drive, ambition, confidence, kindness, loyalty, integrity and a love for life. Radley is a full boarding school, where every pupil is assigned one of eleven ‘Socials’ (houses), in which he will: “join a band of brothers who will have their back through thick and thin. These relationships contribute to the deep sense of community spirit and camaraderie across the College.” www.radley.org.uk

Shiplake College

Shiplake College is a thriving independent boarding and day school situated on the banks of the river near Henley-onThames, Oxfordshire. From September 2023, girls will be welcomed into Year 7 to be part of an already established coeducational environment in the Sixth Form. Flexi, weekly and full boarding are available, as well as an extensive daily bus service. Every pupil is placed at the heart of Shiplake life and the College’s ethos is underpinned by the three Is – Inclusive, Individual and Inspirational.

www.shiplake.org.uk

The Oratory School and Prep

The Oratory School is a coeducational private Roman Catholic boarding and day school for pupils aged 11-18. The school motto: “I am known: I am more” highlights The Oratory’s holistic, all-round approach to education. An Oratory education focuses on the whole pupil, seeing them as they are: “wonderfully made”, and seeks to draw out and develop each pupil’s innate gifts, skills and talents. As a small school, boarders at The Oratory experience a familial and welcoming environment, alongside the extensive co-curriculum and support. Pupils are assigned Houses when they join, even in the junior school before starting boarding, to support them throughout the school. www.oratory.co.uk

Rutland

Uppingham School

Founded in 1584, Uppingham is a co-educational boarding school for pupils aged 13-18. Uppingham aims to embrace their long and proud heritage, as well as looking towards the future to prepare pupils for the changing modern world. They say: “Our pupils, in all their diversity, are appreciated for who they are.

They shape the community and, supported by staff who truly care, make Uppingham the rich and happy place it is.” The school takes a familyoriented approach to boarding life, which they feel helps pupils develop the skills, wisdom and compassion which will distinguish them for life. www.uppingham.co.uk

Somerset

Badminton School

Badminton is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4-18, which has remained at the forefront of girls’ education for well over 160 years.

Whilst the school retains a nationally outstanding academic record, its focus continues to be on nurturing the girls’ natural curiosity and fuelling their passion for learning.

The size of the campus, its community and excellent pastoral care give a homely and vibrant feel to the school. The holistic approach ensures that the girls can discover and develop not only their academic strengths but all their other talents via the wide-ranging extracurricular programme.

www.badmintonschool.co.uk

Clifton College

Clifton College offers day places, flexi and full boarding places for boys and girls from aged 3-18, Clifton are known for academic excellence, myriad opportunities, state of the art facilities, superb pastoral care and expert staff who deliver the very best learning and development. They provide a richly diverse and connected school environment, representative of the real world. The school implements strong pastoral care for boarding, day and junior pupils, in the form of House and www.cliftoncollege.com

Tutorial systems, to allow pupils to mature into individuals who are ambitious, open-minded and spirited.

Millfield School

Millfield is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for ages 13-18, located in 240 acres of Somerset countryside. They offer a diverse range of subjects, sports, creative arts and activities, supported by outstanding facilities. These include an Olympic-sized pool, an equestrian centre, indoor golf and cricket centres, a 350seat concert hall, a theatre, an art gallery and a science centre. Their aim is to ensure that every child can discover their brilliance across all aspects of school life. Students and staff live by the school values: Be Kind, Be Authentic, Be Disruptors, Be Curious, and Be Brilliant. Millfield is home to 950 boarders who enjoy a full weekend programme of activities.

www.millfieldschool.com

Caterham School

Wrap-around care and support Caterham School is a global academic innovator and leader, recognised as an EdTech 50 and an Apple Distinguished School. Caterham is first UK school to be awarded with the National Children’s Bureau Wellbeing Award and named by Spectator Magazine as top in Surrey for Oxbridge offers and acceptances.

Wellbeing is the most important thing that they do as it underpins every aspect of school life and enables their pupils to thrive on every front. Caterham are one of just a few UK schools which dedicates weekly timetabled lessons to a range of wellbeing topics.

Caterham offers full and