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UK Schools Directory 2021/22
T H E U K B OA R D I N G S C H O O L S S P E C I A L I S T S F O R A F R I C A
Student experiences 60+ schools Advice and guidance
Welcome to the Contents
latest UK Boarding 4 Help & advice
School Directory... 8 Memories
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London and South
Choosing a boarding school is difficult East schools
enough when you live in the UK. When 31 South and West
you live overseas, it makes selecting and schools
visiting schools a huge task.
46 Central schools
For those parents with little experience of boarding schools it
can be a daunting prospect; most rely on friends and family for 62 Eastern schools
help and advice. Each child is different and each school is different.
With a little help from the experts you can find that perfect 65 Northern schools
place where your child will blossom and grow to his or her full
potential. We offer support in selecting the right school plus 74 Welsh schools
arranging advice on admissions processes, setting up physical and
virtual visits, guidance on interviews and entrance tests, advice on 77
School listing and
visa applications and answering questions on arriving in the UK. regional map
We sincerely hope that you will find this directory helpful and
informative. The directory is distributed throughout Africa at
our Exhibitions, Information Days, events that we attend or as EVERYONE HAS A STORY
a download from our website www.andersoneducation.co.uk. We would like to include your
The UK Boarding School Exhibitions in Nigeria and Ghana personal experiences of boarding,
as a parent or student, in the next
provide an excellent opportunity for parents to meet Heads UK Schools Directory Please send
from schools throughout the UK; please check our website for copy (max 200 words) to:
up-to-date information on dates, times and venues. enquiries@andersoneducation.co.uk
We would be delighted to offer you our FREE help and guidance,
every step of the way, until you have secured a boarding school place. SPECIAL THANKS
Best wishes Special thanks to students, families
and schools that have contributed
editorial and photographs.
FUTURE INFORMATION
Sara Sparling, Director Mark Brooks MBA, Director
Anderson Education
Langton House, Meopham Green,
Meopham, Kent DA13 0PY, England.
Tel: +44 (0)1474 815450
E-mail: enquiries@andersoneducation.co.uk
“We make lifetime friendships” Website: www.andersoneducation.co.uk
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Anderson Education Selecting the right school
Sara Sparling is an Nikki Harlow is an Ask the experts for help and advice when selecting the ‘right’ school for your
child. Although boarding schools appear similar when browsing the web or through
Education Consultant who Education Consultant,
prospectuses, in reality each has a unique quality.
travels frequently to the who joined the
Middle East and Africa to Anderson Education Our job as Education Consultants is to identify for their child. The education of each and every child
meet local and expat families team in 2015, she has and match your child’s individual talents, skills and is one of the most important decisions we make, time
considering a UK boarding a wide range of aspirations to a school that will challenge, encourage spent in early exploration and research is wise. Families
school, summer or language experience in education and develop, to ensure that each child reaches his living overseas are looking for reassurance that their
or her full potential. The purpose and aim of the children will achieve their full potential, in a happy, safe,
programme. Her experience with extensive
Education Consultant who specialises in school secure environment. Working closely with an Education
as a teacher, expat wife, mother of three children knowledge of working with children with
placement is to work on behalf of the family, to offer Consultant for the purpose of school selection should
and as a boarder herself, enables her to understand Special Educational Needs. Nikki’s career has help and guidance in the selection of the ‘right’ school follow the process outlined below:
the needs and concerns of parents. Whilst in the UK included working in schools and also as an
Sara makes regular school visits to identify what is events and exhibition manager. She has lived
unique and special about each boarding school and in the USA and the Middle East and her son
ensure that Anderson Education has up to date attended a UK boarding school.
knowledge and information.
Mark Brooks Education
Mark Brooks has been a Registrar and Marketing Director for major
public schools and has completed an MBA which focussed on how
families choose an independent boarding school. He has been advising
families from across Africa for 13 years, as well as appointing Heads PLAN EARLY WHAT TO EXPECT
and Principals for leading schools in West Africa. Mark Brooks is a 1. Early planning is advisable, allow at least 18 months. 1. The Education Consultant selects 4 or 5
Department for International Trade Export Champion, a Boarding Schools schools that best meet the agreed criteria,
Association accredited agent and a member of the UK Ghana Chamber 2. Ask questions and identify the type of educational
for your consideration.
environment that would best suit the needs of
of Commerce.
your child; is it to be co-educational or a single sex 2. The Education Consultant will arrange for the
school, highly selective or more suitable for the school prospectuses to be sent to the family.
‘all rounder’.
3. The Education Consultant should be available to
The UK Boarding Schools Directory is available 3. Do you have any special requirements? i.e. Dyslexia, discuss the benefits of each school selected and
medical condition, learning or physical difficulties, generally answer parents’ questions.
at the UK Boarding School Exhibitions intensive English language provision.
in Africa in 2022. 4. It is advisable to make appointments to visit
4. Do you require the school to be in any particular 3 or 4 schools. To see the school in action is
area of the UK? important, parents are advised to visit in term
Details can be found at
WWW.UKBOARDINGSCHOOLEXHIBITION.COM 5. Have copies of the child’s School Reports available. time whenever possible.
6. Inform the child’s present school of your intentions;
You can download the directory at: WWW.ANDERSONEDUCATION.CO.UK
the Principal will be required to supply a reference.
And view individual school details at: WWW.BOARDINGSCHOOLSADVICE.COM
7. Be clear about, if and when, you are able to visit the
schools selected.
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Visas for Boarding
If English is not your
first language School Students Why parents in West Africa
UK Boarding Schools offer first class English
language teaching and have a great deal of
in the UK are choosing UK boarding
schools in record numbers
experience in helping students, whose first language is
OVERVIEW
not English, to improve their language skills.
The EFL (English as a Foreign Language) You can apply for the Child student visa if you’re aged
Department in schools and colleges offer the between 4 and 17 and you want to study in the UK. The number of students from West Africa choosing to study in the UK
overseas student a warm welcome; they have an You should also: has increased by 80% year on year, according to recent Home Office statistics.*
important role to play in helping the international • have a place on a course
student successfully integrate and understand the Recently, I interviewed some parents who “There are more sporting activities and
• have the consent of your parent or guardian have sent their daughters and sons to leading extracurricular options on offer,” he enthused.
excitement and challenges of boarding life.
• have enough money to cover your course fees British boarding schools to discover the “British schools are well-equipped and have
International Study Centres have specifically
and living costs driving forces behind this demand. made great investments in infrastructure…
designed pre-boarding and pre- A Level/IB courses;
their aim is to ensure that the student’s English is of • meet the eligibility requirements particularly in music, science and mathematics.”
High-quality academic standards.
a sufficient level to enable them to cope with the HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE
GCSE and A Level/IB examinations. One father explained he chose a well-known Well-rounded education.
You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before boarding school in the South West for his two A mother I chatted to who sends her third
A Summer School provides an excellent
your date of travel [outside of the UK] to the boys because of “a desire to lay the foundation child to the UK this September said that she
introduction to the UK, offering English language
www.gov.uk/child-study-visa You should get a
teaching and activities, such as sports, art, drama and for a first-class education.” wanted a “balance of academic, extracurricular
outdoor activities; a fun way to improve your English. decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
He wanted his sons to “benefit from the British and etiquette” to give her children a “well-
Check the guide processing times to find out how long rounded education that would set them up well
Learning Support getting a visa might take in your country. public schools’ centuries-long experience and
culture in moulding young people into confident, for the future.”
We can recommend schools with excellent
learning support for children with Dyslexia, FEES independent adults.” She emphasised the importance of an
Dyspraxia and ADHD as well as specialist schools It costs £348 to apply for a Child student visa from
He added that he invested in their education international environment that enables
for children with Asperger's Syndrome and outside the UK. them to “socialise with almost 40 different
Cerebral Palsy, deaf children and young people to provide them “a broad-based international
You’ll also have to pay a healthcare surcharge as part nationalities.”
who have complex learning issues. education as a deliberate step to a similar
of your application. [£470 per year - u18 now receive
career.” With benefits like this, it is no wonder that
State Boarding Schools a 25% discount].
Traditional values and a wide range British boarding schools are more popular
Admission to state boarding in the UK is limited to HOW LONG YOU CAN STAY than ever before.
British citizens and anyone with a right of residence of opportunities.
in the UK. Your age and the length of your course of study will Mark Brooks, Director Mark Brooks Education
affect how long you can stay.
Another father told me that “moral standards
At state boarding schools you pay for the boarding and traditional British conservative values within * According to a Home Office report in March 2021,
only and the tuition is paid by the government, as it Age when you apply How long you can stay a friendly, safe and secure environment” were visas granted to Nigerian students to enrol at school
would at any other state school in England. the reasons why he chose a school on the and higher educational establishments rose by 83%
Under 16 Course length (up to 6 years)
Please check the UK Government website Studying in South Coast for his child. year on year to 17,423.
plus 4 months afterwards
the UK: guidance for EU students - GOV.UK
(www.gov.uk) for eligibility if you are a EU resident. 16 or 17 Course length (up to 3 years)
plus 4 months afterwards
A Guardian Family You can arrive in the UK:
It is a requirement of schools for all parents resident • up to 1 week before your course starts if your
outside the UK to appoint a Guardian living in Britain, course lasts 6 months or less
who will act with their full authority. The choice of • up to 1 month before your course starts if your
Guardian is the responsibility of the parents. course lasts more than 6 months
The ‘Guardian’ acts on behalf of the parent, providing
a home from home environment at half term and Disclaimer: This information in this guide is correct as of
weekend exeats, they represent the parents at school September 2021. Visa requirements are subject to change.
functions and are available in case of an emergency. For up to date information, please visit the website of the
For further information visit: www.aegisuk.net British Embassy or Consulate where you live, or the nearest
Visa Application Centre.
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I love knowing that Boarding at a young age has
I have friends for life made me more confident and
There really is nowhere else where girls are At A Level, I studied French,
independent
so wonderfully themselves. At MSJ, girls are Economics, English Literature and
If someone were to ask me the
encouraged to pursue whatever interests they Drama. I loved all my subjects but
question ‘describe what boarding is like’,
have, whether that’s in Art, Drama, Sport, Music, I don’t think I would have loved
the first word that would come to
Riding, Pottery, Coding etc. The list is endless; them so much if I wasn’t studying
mind would be community; a community
there is such a large range of opportunities that them at MSJ. All my teachers
of different cultures, backgrounds
you can take up, all of which will help to enrich provided the necessary support
and individual stories.
your school experience. That’s just the spirit of and stimulation in order to help
the school - Malvern St James is not just a school me through my studies, as well as My boarding journey started at the age of
but a community. helping me to cultivate a deeper eleven; before moving back to the UK for
interest in my subjects. But even secondary school, I resided in the vibrant city
outside the classroom, I never of Lagos Nigeria. I believe my experiences of
stopped learning. A wide range of these contrasting cultures is extremely
activities and societies are on offer unique; having spent a lot of time in both
for anyone to try their hand at England and Nigeria before starting boarding
something new. Every experience is school, the culture shock upon my arrival
one of growth that will contribute was not as evident. of excitement. Further, my circle of friends
to the girl that you become when has expanded greatly; one aspect of
Compared to the majority of my cohort, boarding that I am thankful for, is the
you leave. I will say that being apart from my family for diversity of friends it has provided me with.
Boarding was definitely one of my long periods of time meant that I was prone
highlights of being at MSJ. It is a to feelings of homesickness; whilst I do like Boarding at a young age has not only made me
great way to connect with different to think that being in the same environment into a more confident and independent individual
people and definitely awakened my as my elder sister helped me feel more but has also enhanced my understanding of
sense of curiosity about different comfortable, eleven-year-old me was still the world around me, particularly in my
cultures and improved my people getting used to not physically seeing my current role as Head of Boarding.
skills. The friends you make when parents on a daily basis. Whether through doing my own laundry or
you board practically become your Despite this, a factor that helped my cooking food for myself, I am certain that the
family and I just love knowing that new girl trepidation was the fact that I was lifelong skills I have developed are largely a
I have friends for life as a result of surrounded by many other girls that were in result of boarding school. I am thankful for
being here. a similar position as me; it’s true what they the opportunity I have had so far to board
Hajer – a boarder at Malvern St James say about boarding being similar to a slumber as it has shaped me into who I am today.
Girls’ School party, living in the junior house particularly, Timi – Head Boarder, Headington School
provided me with afternoons and evenings
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You learn about I am confident in saying Downside
is like a second home to me
different cultures from I arrived at Downside in the First Form been able to do so with ease, frequently
around the world (Year 7), having lived all my previous life
in Nigeria. I was not very familiar with
messaging them and speaking to them over
the phone. Feeling homesick nevertheless, is
the environment, and it took me time normal and affects a lot of students, however,
Being part of the boarding to get accustomed to everything. I was with the help of the friendly staff and
community at Monmouth worried about leaving the comfort of supportive students I was able to overcome
School for Boys for almost three my own home, moving to a completely this. I strongly believe that Downside is the
years has been a tremendous new country, and being away from my right place for overseas families as, not only
experience. I joined the school parents for such long periods of time. does it provide a strong sense of stability, but
in September 2018 from Day Now, however, I am confident in saying it also offers a deeply welcoming community
Waterman College and I have Downside is like a second home to me. that is unmatched anywhere else. Downside’s
made a lot of friends from When asked to describe what Downside impeccable values and ethos reflect greatly on
towns and cities all around the means to me, I simply cannot say it each student and focus on concern for the
world. Studying in Monmouth enough in words. Apart from being individual, meaning that everyone’s beliefs are
has challenged me academically welcomed so quickly into the community, held highly and respected.
and the town is very safe, while I have gained an immense amount of Stephanie – a boarder at Downside School
everyone is happy and friendly academic, musical, sporting and most
in boarding. importantly, spiritual enlightenment.
A year before I joined the School, I was given
Boarding is great because I have got to My aim is to study Medicine at university
a tour along with my parents and two of my
experience living with a room-mate – and I particularly like Biology, my favourite
brothers who also joined the School. From
it might be like that at university – so I know subject, because I have carried out
that moment, it was clear that Downside
it will stand me in good stead. I particularly dissections in class.
was the right place for me. I was quickly able
enjoy the social side as an international
The weather might be a lot colder in the to get involved in the Downside life and
boarder because I like playing football on the
UK, compared to back home, but it has discover my passions and explore my talents.
artificial pitches and basketball in the sports
given me the chance to play in the snow Having been at Downside for several years,
hall after school.
with my friends. Overall, I am very happy at I have been able to attain an academic and
In the Sixth Form, I have had the Monmouth. I have learned about different music scholarship which undoubtably have
opportunity to meet new people and cultures from around the world and I enjoy helped me thrive as an individual. With all
I have enjoyed carrying out more in-depth being part of a vibrant boarding community. this in mind, after Sixth Form, I intend to
work as part of my studies. All my lessons go to university in the UK where I hope to
Bryan – a boarder at Haberdashers’ Monmouth
are very interactive, and the teachers are School for Boys study Law and Spanish, and hopefully attain a
excellent. We do lots of experiments in Master’s degree in something similar as well.
my A level subjects – Chemistry, Biology
As an overseas student, keeping in contact
and Physics.
with family remains highly important. I have
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Multicultural environment
that caters to the needs of
every single person
My name is Tricey from Ghana and Taunton School International has a
I was one of the first students to multicultural environment that caters to the
complete the International Foundation needs of every single person. Studying in
Year at Taunton School. Taunton School International has given me
the opportunity to participate in different
co-curricular activities such as netball,
hockey, yoga and arts. However, the activity I
particularly enjoyed this year was yoga. This is
because, after a long day of school, doing yoga
made me relax and it released any stress that
I had accumulated. Overall, the one thing I’d
say is that the quality of facilities at Taunton
School International is astonishing.
The concept of living in a boarding school
does not sound appealing. However, at
Taunton School International, a massive
emphasis is placed on the wellbeing of
students. For instance, activities such as trips
are organised on the weekends to help
students integrate.
Being in a boarding house at Taunton School
International has been one of the best
decisions I have made by far. Even though I
have not been able to see my family for quite
some time, the support and encouragement
provided by Taunton School International has
been amazing.
Tricey – an International Foundation Year student at
Taunton School
“You get more than good grades”
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Abbey DLD Colleges Aldenham School
“Three independent
boarding colleges “Aldenham’s
located in all-round
Cambridge, London education nurtures
and Manchester happy, confident
offering a gold and successful
standard education.” individuals.”
The Abbey DLD Group of foundation programmes Our colleges offer the highest Aldenham is a warm, Aldenham has outstanding Oxbridge, medicine or a
Colleges comprises three (from 17 years). We work with quality teaching with welcoming co-educational facilities, impressive academic Russell group university.
outstanding colleges in students to help them gain entry opportunities to enter the UK’s school of 650 pupils, situated credentials, superb pastoral care
Aldenham’s reputation
Cambridge, Manchester and to their chosen university and leading universities and gain from in 120 acres of stunning and a firm belief in developing
London each offering a tailored position students to take on the the unrivalled facilities that for excellence in sport is
Hertfordshire countryside, each child as an individual.
education designed to launch world of employment with the benefi t hundreds of international well-deserved (ISFA National
less than 30 minutes from
students on a successful and first class reputation of Abbey students every year. We are Aldenham has been on the same Champions at football for the last
central London and less than
prosperous future, including DLD Colleges behind them. In totally committed to enabling our site since 1597 and blends three years) and we are equally
an hour from four major
entry to the UK’s most 2020, 82% of our students at students to achieve their full tradition with a modern, inclusive proud of our creative arts with
international airports.
prestigious universities. Abbey College Cambridge potential. We achieve this through and fresh approach to education. Drama, Art, Music and Dance
achieved grades A*-A in the rigorous yet informal teaching by Aldenham School provides an Academic outcomes are strong. performances being highlights of
The locations of our colleges are
A Levels. While, 78% of our high-quality staff, small class sizes excellent all-round education; At GCSE half of all exam results the school year. A blend of day
chosen to offer cultural and
academic distinction. Our students at Abbey College and frequent assessments. in every inspection over the last year were graded 7 (A*/A) or and full/flexi boarding allows us
courses include a wide range of Manchester achieved A*-B in last 12 years it has achieved above and in the Sixth Form to cater for all requirements.
To find out more information
GCSEs (from 13 years), A levels their A Levels, and 76% of our the highest possible outcome individual coaching is provided We would be delighted to show
please visit:
and several international students at DLD College London in all categories. to those pupils aiming for you what Aldenham has to offer.
www.abbeycolleges.co.uk
achieved A*-B in their A Levels.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
School Type: Co-educational boarding college Telephone: +44 (0) 3300 536082 Head: Andy Williams BSc MA(Ed) Telephone: +44 (0) 1923 858122
Age Range: 13-21 years Email: jalal.muazu@abbeydld.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@aldenham.com
(youngest boarder 13 years) Age Range: 3-13 years, boarding from Address: Aldenham School
Address: Abbey DLD Colleges
11 (flexi), from 13 (full) Aldenham Road
Contact: Jalal Muazu, Regional Manager Africa c/o Alpha Plus Group
50 Queen Anne Street Elstree
Website: www.abbeycolleges.co.uk Contact: Sue Mascall, Admissions Co-ordinator Hertfordshire
London W1G 8HJ
Website: www.aldenham.com WD6 3AJ
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Ashford School Box Hill School
“A dynamic and
personalised
“Inspiring Minds.” education, an
abundance of
opportunities
and a passion for
excellence all in
a warm, family
environment.”
At Ashford School, our adventure so that our students opportunities we provide. Box Hill School is a co-educational Democracy, Environmentalism, of major team sports with weekly
educational philosophy is based can develop into all they are Our extensive co-curricular day and boarding school for Adventure, Leadership and fixtures. The school is also
on a very simple assumption: capable of being. programme enables our students pupils aged 11-18, located just 40 Service underpin our school actively involved in the Duke of
if a pupil is happy and secure, to grow in confidence and stand minutes from central London, in ethos and values. Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and
Parents choose Ashford School
they are more likely to be out from the crowd. the beautiful Surrey Hills. EasilyOur focus is on achieving the best exchange programmes.
for many reasons: we consistently accessible and just 30 minutes
successful. As a result, our academic outcome for each student, Excellent pastoral care and the
achieve high academic success, Boarding from Heathrow Airport and 25
learning is underpinned by four ensuring each pupil fulfils their full wellbeing of all our pupils is
we work very closely with our Around 130 boarders from minutes from Gatwick Airport.
key factors, namely Celebrating potential. They are encouraged, intrinsic to everything we do.
pupils giving close attention to around the world make their
Individuality, Optimising We are a founding member of nurtured and challenged in all they The Independent School’s
the needs of the individual, our home here. The school’s
Potential, Academic Rigour Round Square, a global network do, culminating in well-rounded, Inspectorate report, 2019 stated
class sizes, our challenging and boarding houses are located
and Adventurous Learning. of schools sharing a passion for resilient and confident young people. “(Students) enjoy school and thrive
supportive environment, our within grounds of over 25 acres
We believe that learning should learning through character We offer an extensive co-curricular in the nurturing and supportive
wide range of co-curricular and accommodate students from
be challenging, motivating and education, basing our educational programme of over 60 options to environment provided by the
activities, and our energetic, 10 to 18 years. We offer a full
lead to a sense of fulfilment, philosophy on the teachings of develop our students interests excellent pastoral care system and
specialist teachers. programme of evening and
which is why we strive to educationalist Kurt Hahn. We and gain life skills. Timetabled into family atmosphere in boarding and
weekend activities.
provide an inspiring environment Of profound importance to us follow this philosophy and its the school day, it includes a range day houses.’’
that encourages growth and are the wider learning IDEALS of Internationalism,
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr Michael Hall Telephone: +44 (0) 1233 739030 Head: Mr Corydon Lowde Website: www.boxhillschool.com
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: registrar@ashfordschool.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1372 385002
Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Ashford School Age Range: 11-18 years Email: Kirstie.hammond@boxhillschool.com
(youngest boarder 10 years) East Hill (youngest boarder 11 years)
Contact: Nicola Creasey, Ashford Address: Box Hill School
Contact: Simon Powell, Director of Curriculum Mickleham, Dorking
International Boarding Registrar. Kent TN24 8PB
and Admissions or Kirstie Hammond, Surrey, RH5 6EA
Website: www.ashfordschool.co.uk International Registrar
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Cottesmore School Dover College
“The feeling you get when
you walk around the
school is ‘I wish I could “Where Confidence
come here myself’ – is Nurtured and
I instantly knew there Individuality
was nowhere better Encouraged.”
I could ever want to
send any of my children.”
Parent
Small is beautiful! The values of not only on achieving excellent participate in sport, music and
Cottesmore School won the They have been providing The strength of Cottesmore’s
the family run through Dover results but also developing drama, recognising the way these
Tatler Schools Awards 2020 excellent preparation for academic programme lies
College. Our class sizes allow us creative minds ready for the areas promote leadership,
‘Prep School of the Year 2020’ senior boarding schools since within its breadth. There are to nurture confidence, challenges ahead. We have a teamwork and self-belief.
and Times Educational 1894 and has long term 21 different curriculum subjects encourage inquisitiveness and strong focus on technology in the We are international and local.
Supplement ‘Boarding School connections with schools which taught: sports and the arts are celebrate individual success. classroom and have introduced a We welcome pupils from
of the Year Award 2019’. share Cottesmore’s belief in a strong. Through this rich variety 1:1 iPad scheme for pupils.
We are academically ambitious. across Europe, Africa, Asia
nurturing, rounded and of intellectual and practical We take the time to get to know We are a member of the Round and the Americas, encouraging
Cottesmore is an academic
dynamic academic education - experience, each girl and boy each child so that the right balance Square organisation, a group of everyone to be inclusive,
boarding prep school for boys
schools like Eton, Harrow, finds her or his particular of challenge and support is in 150 worldwide schools, and unprejudiced, cosmopolitan
and girls set in the glorious,
Downe House and Benenden. strength and this in turn lifts place based on their needs. We share their commitment to an and outward looking.
verdant countryside of West
Cottesmore achieves excellent their academic potential. recognise that success is as unique all-round education. We prize The College’s aim is every child
Sussex - its proximity to airports
academic results. as the individual and celebrate their core values of should be valued. As one of our
and London make it a popular achievement where it represents internationalism, democracy,
choice for expats and those with pupils recently said, “I love it at
the personal best for the child. environmentalism, adventure, this school, and I feel privileged
connections to Britain. leadership and service.
We like to think differently. Our to be here.”
We encourage all pupils to
distinctive curriculum focusses
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr Tom Rogerson Website: www.cottesmoreschool.com Head: Simon Fisher Telephone: +44 (0) 1304 244 522
School Type: Co-educational boarding Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 520648 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@dovercollege.org.uk
Email: admissions@cottesmoreschool.com Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Dover College
Age Range: 8-13 years
Address: Cottesmore School (youngest boarder 11 years) Effingham Crescent
(youngest boarder 8 years)
Buchan Hill Contact: Alison Wilson, Dover
Contact: Charlotte Rogerson Pease Pottage Director of Admissions & Marketing Kent
Registrar & Head’s PA West Sussex RH11 9AU CT17 9RH
Website: www.dovercollege.org.uk
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Farringtons School Frensham Heights School
“A Frensham
education is
“Hundreds of about much more
individuals, one than just results.
community.” It is about being
yourself.”
At Farringtons we believe networks across the globe is space to relax, sports and
that children perform to their and improve their language music facilities to take advantage Frensham Heights is an When you join, you can just relax successful progressive schools in
best academically when they skills – and not just in English! of, IT equipment to utilise and independent, coeducational and be yourself. The teachers the UK, with 42% A*/A grades
day and boarding school for don’t hide behind titles or formal (15% A* alone) achieved at
feel safe, happy and inspired - Our boarders develop wide ranging cuisine to enjoy.
children age 3-18 nestled in the clothes and the children’s A Level and 43% Grades 9-7
inspired by our talented and self-confidence, independence
Our values, expert staff, beautiful Surrey Hills. individuality isn’t hidden behind at GCSE in 2020.
experienced staff and inspired and have many opportunities to
supportive alumni network and uniforms or false respect.
by their surroundings. gain life skills such as leadership At Frensham, you’ll find an But a Frensham education is
dedication to an exceptional Everyone is an important, valued
and real teamwork. These are energy, a feeling of happiness about so much more than just
Inside well-equipped and education help every student part of the community.
the skills that will serve them well and calm that has been with us results. It is an environment that
characterful Houses our to flourish. In addition, boarding
at university and in the world of since we were founded in 1925. Teachers and students have says come and be you. If you love
multi-national community of at Farringtons provides the conversations and build dancing, then do that. If you love
business beyond, when they join It comes from the children being
boarders, including students, space, time, values, support relationships, really special science, then great do that. If you
a global family of successful comfortable in their own skins.
from London and across the UK, and education to blossom relationships based on genuine, love wearing woolly hats all year,
former Farringtons pupils. With no prefects or head boys
enjoy a real sense of being part academically, artistically mutual respect and interest. that’s fine too. Be yourself, be
and girls, everyone is on a level
of a second family. They have the Outside the boarding house and socially. playing field. They can be who Relationships that spark learning. happy, be open-minded and the
time, facilities and friendships to Farringtons is truly blessed. they are. We are today one of the most learning will follow.
thrive socially, forge long-lasting Within the School grounds there
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr David Jackson Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8467 0256 Head: Rick Clarke Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 792561
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@farringtons.kent.sch.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: hello@frensham.org
Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Farringtons School Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Frensham Heights School
(youngest boarder 11 years) Perry Street (youngest boarder Year 7) Rowledge
Contact: Mrs Fiona Vail, Marketing Manager & Chislehurst Farnham
Kent BR7 6LR Contact: Emma Judge, Director of External Relations Surrey
Boarding Registrar
Website: www.frensham.org GU10 4EA
Website: www.farringtons.org.uk
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LVS Ascot Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International
“The quality of the
pupils’ personal
“London’s leading
development is excellent.
co-educational
At all ages, pupils rapidly
day and boarding
develop high levels of
school for 13 to
self-confidence,
18 year olds.”
self-knowledge and
resilience.”
ISI Focused Compliance & Educational
Quality Inspection Report, May 2019
Mill Hill School Mill Hill International School
LVS Ascot is a co-educational, houses. Just 30 minutes from sports hall, dance studio, 25m Mill Hill School is London’s north of London, Mill Hill School the Mill Hill School site,
all-ability day and boarding Heathrow and an hour from pool, all-weather sports pitch, leading co-educational day and has an international reputation International School pupils have
school with an impressive Gatwick, LVS Ascot provides 250 seat theatre, music suite, boarding school for boys and for excellence which has been full use of the Senior School’s
academic, sporting and modern, comfortable and recital room, recording studio girls aged 13 to 18, offering built over more than two excellent facilities including an
creative record. extensive facilities for boarders and music technology classroom. GCSE and A Level courses, centuries since its foundation. indoor swimming pool, sports
As an all-through school, from a range of backgrounds in and forms part of the Mill Hill hall, library, theatre and Music
The school’s aim is to inspire The Mount, Mill Hill International
it offers a seamless education the UK and internationally. School Foundation. Department.
independence in each and every School, is located within its own
from Infant & Junior and A full range of planned one of its students. Mill Hill School was founded in newly refurbished campus just a The following courses are
Senior School to Sixth Form activities and outings keep 1807, when its founders wisely short walk from the main Mill Hill offered at Mill Hill International:
It offers a stimulating and varied
to around 850 pupils and is students stimulated and chose its location on the top of a School site, and its pupils are Fast Track Intensive English
curriculum, with a house and
located in Berkshire, close to entertained during the evenings hillside for its fresh air, safety and members of the wider Mill Hill Course, Year 9 Course,
tutor group system that allows
London and the neighbouring and weekends. natural beauty. School community. Two-Year GCSE Course,
close academic and pastoral
county of Surrey. One-Year GCSE Course.
The school is set in 26 acres and monitoring. There is on average Located in 120 acres of beautiful Accommodated in one of five
The school has a thriving offers outstanding modern, six or seven sets per year, parkland just ten miles to the dedicated boarding houses on
boarding community with 180 purpose built facilities including: allowing students to be taught in
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
students across four boarding Sports Centre, fi tness suite, small groups of similar ability.
Head: Mrs Jane Sanchez (Mill Hill School) Email: kf@millhill.org.uk
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N Ms Sarah Bellotti (Mill Hill International) fpl@millhillinternational.org.uk
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Address: Mill Hill School
Head: Mrs Christine Cunniffe Website: www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk
Age Range: 13-18 years The Ridgeway
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 882770 (youngest boarder 13 years) Mill Hill Village
London NW7 1QS
Age Range: 4-18 years Email: admissions@lvsascot.sch.uk Contact: Korina Freese, Assistant Registrar
(International) The Mount
(youngest boarder 8 years)
Address: LVS Ascot Mill Hill International
Contact: Máire Buttimer, London Road, Ascot Website: www.millhill.org.uk Milespit Hill
Director of Admissions Berkshire SL5 8DR Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8959 1176 (Mill Hill School) Mill Hill Village
+44 (0) 20 3826 3333 (Mill Hill International) London NW7 2RX
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Prior’s Field RMS for Girls
“The Unicorn “RMS offers a nurturing,
of Education – inclusive and supportive
the stuff of environment where each
childhood dreams.” child is esteemed as
(2020 Tatler Schools Guide) an individual, capable
of success.”
Prior’s Field – the place individuals and have a top We aim for a cohesive yet Situated in 315 acres of stunning in the UK. Its proud heritage sits Whilst results are important and
to achieve. priority of achieving happy girls inclusive cohort, to include some parkland just 20 minutes from alongside outstanding modern our students achieve excellent
as a springboard for success. girls with specific learning needs London Heathrow Airport and facilities, innovative teaching and grades both at GCSE and A level,
Prior’s Field offers a distinctive
Our ethos is clear “We celebrate and yet attain incredible only 30 minutes by train to a wide curriculum to form an as a school we place emphasis on
route to high achievement. Set in
achievement in the round – academic results, with girls Central London, RMS for Girls exceptional and inspiring the process of learning; girls at
stunning Surrey parkland, but
creatively, actively, pastorally and achieving University places at a is a thriving day and boarding environment in which to live and RMS for Girls receive a complete
only 45 minutes from London,
yes of course academically - but wide range of top destinations school where ambitious girls learn. The extensive campus is education that goes far beyond
this thriving day and boarding
not to the exclusion of including Cambridge, Oxford, receive the very best home to a wide range of merely teaching the examination
school was founded in 1902 and
everything else. Girls are Exeter, Manchester and educational and pastoral care. excellent facilities for academic syllabus; students leave us as
is often recognised today for its
encouraged to grasp St Andrews amongst others. study, sport, performing and confident, well balanced and
large silver unicorn statue which Boarding houses are located at the
opportunities both academic and creative arts. We help girls to emotionally intelligent young
stands proudly at the entrance. heart of the school, and staff are
co-curricular and the school has identify their individual talents women ready for the next stage
very experienced in looking after
As a relatively small senior a very strong reputation for and develop their interests, of their life, whether it be
the needs of overseas students.
school, we are focused on the Creative Arts, Science and for its challenging them to be the best university or the work place.
development of unique elite Tennis Academy. Founded in 1788 RMS for Girls is they can be in all they do.
one of the oldest girls’ schools
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Tracy Kirnig Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 813402 Head: Kevin Carson Telephone: +44 (0) 1923 725 354
School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: admissions@priorsfieldschool.com School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: admissions@rmsforgirls.com
Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Prior’s Field Age Range: 4-18 years (boarding from Year 5) Address: RMS for Girls
(youngest boarder 11 years) Priorsfield Road Co-ed pre-school (aged 2-4) Rickmansworth Park
Hurtmore Rickmansworth
Contact: Hayley Giles, Contact: Mrs Andy Nicoll, Director
Godalming Hertfordshire
Senior Admissions Officer of Marketing and Admissions
Surrey WD3 4HF
Website: www.priorsfieldschool.com GU7 2RH Website: www.rmsforgirls.com
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Rochester Independent College St George’s Ascot
“The campus
is as unique as
the school.
The students are “One of the
a strikingly nice leading girls’
bunch and there’s schools in the UK,
a lovely air of with excellence
tolerance and academically and
warmth.” in the performing
Good Schools Guide and creative arts.”
Our unique campus and friendly In 2020 we placed 9 students at “We enrolled Taiwo & Kehinde in St George’s, only 30 minutes Examination results are excellent The Arts are fabulous with
staff make the College feel more Medical School and our art hopes of them excelling in their from London and eight miles with St George’s aiming to help facilities including a 350 seat
like a home than a school. There students regularly win places at studies, and learning life skills to from Heathrow, is one of the the girls achieve 1-1.5 grades theatre, separate drama studio
is no uniform and everybody is on universities such as UAL’s Central enable them to prosper in the next leading girls’ boarding and day higher at GCSE and A Level. and dance studio and singers
first-name terms. However, that St Martins and UCL’s Slade School chapter of their lives. Rochester schools in the UK. perform at Westminster
Boarding is homely and
doesn’t stop us from being in of Fine Art. school did this and more. We felt Abbey and St Paul’s. Many
Deliberately small, every girl at comfortable and an experienced
the top 2% of schools in the UK comfortable entrusting the boys in budding artists gain places
“The relaxed setting of the school has St George’s is known individually team of House Staff organise an
for student progress at A-Level. their care and were proud when at prestigious universities.
allowed the children to mature and and supported by a close array of weekend trips and
they granted admission into their
We prepare our students for transition seamlessly into adulthood. network of teaching and pastoral excursions. Socially the girls Lacrosse, netball, tennis,
universities of choice. A truly great
success: their hard work, leading Education is taken very seriously staff who focus on enabling every regularly mix with boys at swimming, athletics, rounders,
establishment that we highly
to first-class results means that and the children are encouraged to student to excel not only Eton College, Winchester squash and polo are all played
recommend.”
they win places at a range of top be the best version of themselves.” academically, but also to develop and Harrow. competitively and facilities
Guardian of twins Taiwo
universities including: Oxford, Mother of Daniel, Year 13 their creative, physical, spiritual are extensive.
and Kehinde.
Cambridge, LSE, Exeter, boarder studying A-Levels. and imaginative interests.
UCL and Bristol.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr Alistair Brownlow Telephone: +44 (0) 1634 828115 Head: Liz Hewer Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 629 920
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@rochester-college.org School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: admissions@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
Age Range: 11-21 years (youngest boarder Age Range: 11-18years Address:
Address: Rochester Independent College St George’s Ascot
15 years. 14+ from September 2022) (youngest boarder 11 years) Wells Lane
254 St Margaret’s Banks
Contact: Rohan Froud & Georgina Winney, Rochester Contact: Kerry Bertram, Ascot
Admissions Kent Director of Admissions and Marketing Berkshire
ME1 1HY SL5 7DZ
Website: www.rochester-college.org Website: www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
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St Lawrence College The Oratory School
“Absolutely stunning! “Sending our son to
– outstanding The Oratory has
boarding facilities been one of the
and a calm and safe best decisions we
oasis for learning.” have ever made.”
Mrs Jordan-Barber,
a Forces parent at
The Oratory School
Founded in 1879, we pride experience, all our boarding years. Founded on a Christian The Oratory is an HMC contribution of 10% of our people in a deeper sense than
ourselves in providing a first-class rooms are en-suite. ethos and strong community Co-educational Catholic annual school boarding fees. exam results alone can
education both inside and • Exeat weekends are optional for values we guide and support
outside the classroom. A our pupils throughout their time
boarding and day school, demonstrate. Our pupils enjoy a
Boarders The Oratory has high academic
traditional boarding school with here. Sporting facilities are welcoming girls and boys from variety of cultural, sporting, and
• 6 day week school (with standards and is placed in the
a modern outlook offering a exceptional, and expert coaching the age of 11 to 18. charitable activities through our
wealth of opportunities, from Saturday School) is provided at all levels in a variety top 3% of schools nationally for
We recognise that for those co-curricular programme. Being
exemplary pastoral care, a • Campus based school, which is of disciplines including hockey, value-added at A Level in 2020
families where parents are a vibrant boarding community
dynamic extra-curricular safe and secure rugby, netball and cricket. The (and in 2018). This means that
programme to a nurturing, sports centre houses a fitness serving in the Armed Forces and our weekends offer a packed
St Lawrence is very proud to pupils leave The Oratory with
supportive community. Located suite, squash courts, climbing wall, regularly posted abroad, an programme of activities.
be one of the founding schools higher grades than the national
on the Kent coast - only 75 globally to have been granted the dance studio and large sports independent boarding school is
minutes to central London by hall for badminton, basketball, etc. average for their ability. The Visitors often comment on the
status of a World Class High often the best option for breadth of the subjects on offer,
train and within easy reach of Alongside the traditional chapel, inclusive family atmosphere of
Performance Learning School and achieving a continuity of
Heathrow and Gatwick. yet we offer the diversity and library and dining hall sits a combined with subject-based our school. We offer a nurturing
modern coffee shop, and boarders education. MoD families who enrichment, promotes strong educational environment where
Boarding is central to school life support all children should
here at St Lawrence and one of experience throughout their are able to use all the school’s claim the Continuity of Education academic development. service children can thrive in the
our greatest strengths. Offering a education. We have welcomed facilities in the evenings and Allowance (CEA) will pay only
at weekends. However, an Oratory education stability of friends and teachers.
‘home-from-home’ full boarding children across Africa for many the minimum parental is about developing our young
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr Barney Durrant Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 808080 Head: Joe Smith, BA MEd PGCE Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 683522
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@slcuk.com School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: registrar@oratory.co.uk
Age Range: 3-18 years Address: St Lawrence College Age Range: 11-18 years Address: The Oratory School
(youngest boarder 7 years) College Road (youngest boarder 11 years) Woodcote
Contact: Emma Taker, Director of Marketing, Ramsgate Near Reading
Kent Contact: Natasha Pearce, Registrar South Oxfordshire
Admissions and Development
CT11 7AE Website: www.oratory.co.uk RG8 0PJ
Website: www.slcuk.com
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Woldingham School Badminton School
“A happy and “A world-class
successful school education in the
developing heart of Bristol.”
confident,
compassionate and
courageous young
women.”
Woldingham is one of the Fantastic facilities include The beauty and peace of Badminton is a thriving Whilst the school retains a into the day to day life of the
UK’s leading boarding and day purpose-built science labs, Woldingham makes it the perfect independent day and boarding nationally outstanding academic School, where girls are given a
schools for girls aged 11-18. humanities and language hubs, place to board. Boarders live with school for girls aged 3-18, record, its focus continues to be wide range of opportunities to
Set within 700 acres of beautiful studios for art, drama and music, their own year group in comfortable which has remained at the on nurturing the girls’ natural grow, develop and express
countryside, Woldingham and a professional standard and well-equipped boarding forefront of girls’ education curiosity and fuelling their themselves in an enormous
provides an inspiring and safe 600-seat auditorium. houses, and there is a great sense for well over 160 years. The size passion for learning. Therefore, range of activities.
place for students to become of community. The experienced of the campus and community we select girls on their personal
Students achieve outstanding GCSE The best way to understand the
confident, compassionate and team of housemistresses really gives a homely and vibrant feel strengths and all round ability, as
and A Level results to secure School and to enjoy its
courageous young women. understand how to help new girls to the School. well as their academic potential.
places at leading universities atmosphere is to come and visit.
settle in quickly and make the It is a characteristic of Badminton
Woldingham is remarkably opening doors to exciting careers. This, coupled with our excellent Please do get in touch to arrange
most of school life. girls that they are thoughtful
accessible. London is just 30 pastoral care, leaves no scope for a visit and we will look forward
Sitting alongside this is an exceptional individuals, able to evaluate
minutes away by train and Woldingham is a Sacred Heart anonymity, but rather lends itself to welcoming you and your
co-curricular programme of sport, information and decide for
Woldingham is only 30 minutes Catholic school. We warmly to strong mutually supportive daughter to Badminton.
clubs and performing arts enabling themselves. This approach
from Gatwick Airport and 45 welcome students of all faiths relationships between girls as well
students to develop a wonderful extends beyond their studies and
minutes from Heathrow Airport. and none. as between girls and staff.
range of skills and interests.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Dr James Whitehead Telephone: +44 (0) 1883 654206 Head: Mrs Rebecca Tear Website: www.badmintonschool.co.uk
School Type: Girls, boarding and day Email: registrar@woldinghamschool.co.uk School Type: Girls boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 117 905 5271
Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Woldingham School Age Range: 3-18 years Email: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk
(youngest boarder 11 years) Marden Park (youngest boarder 9 years)
Address: Badminton School
Contact: Mrs Linda Underwood, Woldingham
Contact: Katherine Stewart, Westbury-on-Trym
Admissions Registrar Surrey, CR3 7YA
Admissions Manager Bristol
Website: www.woldinghamschool.co.uk BS9 3BA
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Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) Downside School
“Wonderfully caring
Independent
and nurturing.
co-education from
Academics are
ages 2-18 years in
superb and it
an idyllic location
punches well above
on the South Coast
its weight on the
of England.
sports field. Would
wholeheartedly
recommend it!”
Current Parent
“Together we achieve the extraordinary.” Founded in 1606, Downside Centre and a 24/7 Health and We are uncompromising in our
School is a leading, Wellbeing Centre. Pupils benefi t pursuit of academic excellence,
Bournemouth Collegiate School has a greater responsibility BCS Sports Academy is a unique forward-thinking school from the boarding ethos of the and the vast majority of our
(BCS) supplies the very best in more than ever to focus programme whereby pupils can for girls and boys based just School, whether they are full Sixth Formers get a place at their
independent co-education, day on the overall development combine their studies with high 25 minutes from the famous boarders, as the majority are, or first-choice university.
and boarding, from age 2-18. of their pupils. level coaching from professionals in World Heritage City of Bath. day pupils, who are fully and
a number of sports. A personal Our co-curricular programme is
BCS recognises that academic At BCS we pride ourselves on positively integrated, with all that
school timetable gives talented The School is home to excellent and includes over
success is vitally important in our ability to ‘add value’ to each means in terms of friendships,
sportsmen and women the 340 pupils where boarding 100 options including sailing,
education and is a central pupil’s education from 2 years independence and life skills.
opportunity to receive both and day pupils share six Houses, debating and Environmental
component to the opportunities old all the way up to A level. four for boys and two for girls. Downside is a Catholic School, Group. Weekends are busy and
coaching and an excellent
our pupils enjoy once they leave Individual needs are catered The School is set in 500 acres of yet open and welcoming to purposeful with pupils engaged
education in school hours thus
the School. Universities and from across age groups, and beautiful English countryside and non-Catholics who feel in a wide variety of activities
allowing for a life outside of school
employers increasingly demand girls and boys of differing has extensive facilities including encouraged by our approach including socials, trips out,
and training. BCS have unique links
a wide range of skills and abilities and interests flourish an indoor pool, a Mac Suite for to education and the values sporting fixtures and Sunday Mass.
with both Premiership Football &
experiences, and BCS now in our school environment. music, a Performing Arts we live by.
Rugby Clubs.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Head: Mr Russell Slatford MA (Cantab) Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 436550 Head: Mr Andrew Hobbs Telephone: +44 (0) 1761 235103
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: registrar@bcschool.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@downside.co.uk
Age Range: 2-18 years Address: BCS Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Downside School
(youngest boarder 11 years) College Road (youngest boarder 11 years) Stratton-on-the-Fosse
Southbourne Contact: Issy Hartnell, Somerset
Contact: Admissions Registrar Bournemouth BA3 4RJ
Director of Admissions
Website: bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Dorset BH5 2DY UK
Website: www.downside.co.uk
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