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UK Schools Directory 2022/23
T H E U K B OA R D I N G S C H O O L S P E C I A L I S T
www.andersoneducation.co.uk
Welcome to the Contents
Boarding life opens
up doors to many latest UK Boarding 5 Help & advice
7
new opportunities. School Directory... 13
Memories
London and South
East schools
Choosing a boarding school is difficult
32 South and West
enough when you live in the UK; when schools
you live overseas, it makes selecting and
49 Central schools
visiting schools a huge task.
67 Eastern schools
For those parents with little experience of boarding schools it
can be a daunting prospect; most rely on friends and family for 74 Northern 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 place 84 Welsh schools
where your child will blossom and grow to his or her full potential.
88 Scottish schools
The UK Boarding School Exhibition, Tours and Directory have
been designed specifically with overseas families in mind and 89
School listing and
are an excellent starting point for selecting the best school for regional map
your child. The Directory is distributed worldwide and available
online and from clubs, selected bookshops and schools. The UK
Boarding School Exhibition in Dubai each February and
November provides an excellent opportunity for parents to
meet Heads from schools throughout the UK. The UK Boarding SPECIAL THANKS
School Tours enable interested families to talk face to face with Special thanks to students, families
education specialists about boarding schools, English language and schools that have contributed
editorial and photographs.
programmes or summer schools.
We always enjoy talking personally to families. Please contact EVERYONE HAS A STORY
us by completing an Enquiry Form via our website at
We would like to include your
www.andersoneducation.co.uk, email or telephone. personal experiences of boarding,
We shall be delighted to offer you FREE help and guidance. as a parent or student, in the
next Directory. Please send copy
Best wishes (max 200 words) to:
enquiries@andersoneducation.co.uk
FUTURE EVENTS
For future events visit:
www.ukboardingschoolexhibition.com
Sara Sparling
Director, Education Consultant
3
Anderson Education Selecting the right school
We have personally visited over 350 UK boarding schools; this first-hand
Ask the experts for help and advice when selecting the ‘right’ school for your
experience enables us to identify what is special and unique about each child. Although boarding schools appear similar when browsing the web or through
school and match this with the needs of each child. The ease and prospectuses, in reality each has a unique quality.
convenience of our educational service aims to make the search for Our job as Education Consultants is to identify for their child. The education of each and every child
the best school a stress free experience. and match your child’s individual talents, skills and is one of the most important decisions we make, time
aspirations to a school that will challenge, encourage spent in early exploration and research is wise. Families
and develop, to ensure that each child reaches his living overseas are looking for reassurance that their
Meet the team or her full potential. The purpose and aim of the children will achieve their full potential, in a happy, safe,
Education Consultant who specialises in school secure environment. Working closely with an Education
Sara Sparling Nikki Harlow
placement is to work on behalf of the family, to offer Consultant for the purpose of school selection should
Sara Sparling is an Education Nikki Harlow is an Education help and guidance in the selection of the ‘right’ school follow the process outlined below:
Consultant who travels Consultant, who joined the
frequently to the Gulf countries Anderson Education team in
to meet local and expat families 2015, she has a wide range
considering a UK boarding of experience in education
school, summer or language with extensive knowledge of
programme. Her experience as a teacher, expat wife, working with children with Special Educational Needs.
mother of three children and as a boarder herself, Nikki’s career has included working in schools and also
enables her to understand the needs and concerns of as an events and exhibition manager. She has lived in
parents. Whilst in the UK Sara makes regular school the USA and the Middle East and her son attended a
visits to identify what is unique and special about each UK boarding school.
boarding school and ensure that Anderson Education
has up to date knowledge and information.
PLAN EARLY WHAT TO EXPECT
Important dates for your diary
1. Early planning is advisable, allow at least 18 months. 1. The Education Consultant selects 4 or 5
UK Boarding School Exhibition UK Boarding School Tours schools that best meet the agreed criteria,
2. Ask questions and identify the type of educational
for your consideration.
■■ Dubai – February and November ■■ Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman environment that would best suit the needs of
each year your child; is it to be co-educational or a single sex 2. The Education Consultant will arrange for the
■■ Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia
school, highly selective or more suitable for the school prospectuses to be sent to the family.
Saturday 26 February 2022 – 2pm to 7pm FREE help & advice from Boarding ‘all rounder’.
Sunday 27 February 2022 – 11am to 4pm 3. The Education Consultant should be available to
School specialists. 3. Do you have any special requirements? i.e. Dyslexia, discuss the benefits of each school selected and
Saturday 12 November 2022 – 2pm to 7pm
medical condition, learning or physical difficulties, generally answer parents’ questions.
Sunday 13 November 2022 – 11am to 4pm intensive English language provision.
4. It is advisable to make appointments to visit
www.andersoneducation.co.uk/exhibitions/Dubai 4. Do you require the school to be in any particular 3 or 4 schools. To see the school in action is
Please visit our website to: area of the UK? important, parents are advised to visit in term
• get up to date information on dates and venues 5. Have copies of the child’s School Reports available. time whenever possible.
• register your interest to receive reminders near to the date 6. Inform the child’s present school of your intentions;
• view our comprehensive Schools Directory the Principal will be required to supply a reference.
Come and talk to us and tell your friends to come too! 7. Be clear about, if and when, you are able to visit the
schools selected.
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If English is not your Visas for Boarding studentfocus
first language School Students
UK Boarding Schools offer first class English
in the UK
language teaching and have a great deal of
experience in helping students, whose first language is
not English, to improve their language skills.
OVERVIEW
Independence feels
The EFL (English as a Foreign Language)
Department in schools and colleges offer the
overseas student a warm welcome; they have an
You can apply for the Child student visa if you’re aged
between 4 and 17 and you want to study in the UK.
You should also:
like a step towards
important role to play in helping the international
student successfully integrate and understand the
excitement and challenges of boarding life.
• have a place on a course
• have the consent of your parent or guardian
• have enough money to cover your course fees
adulthood
International Study Centres have specifically
and living costs
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
In 2020, I joined the Sixth Form
a sufficient level to enable them to cope with the HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE
GCSE and A Level/IB examinations. to start my A-Level subjects
You can apply for a visa up to 6 months before and to gain a greater sense of
A Summer School provides an excellent
your date of travel [outside of the UK] to the independence.
introduction to the UK, offering English language
teaching and activities, such as sports, art, drama and www.gov.uk/child-study-visa You should get a
outdoor activities; a fun way to improve your English. decision on your visa within 3 weeks. I am the first of my family to board away
Check the guide processing times to find out how long from home, however, several of my relatives
Learning Support getting a visa might take in your country. have attended the University of Cambridge,
We can recommend schools with excellent
FEES and I attended a primary school nearby
learning support for children with Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia and ADHD as well as specialist schools It costs £348 to apply for a Child student visa from
before moving to Dubai in 2012.
for children with Asperger's Syndrome and outside the UK. I attended King’s Al Barsha School and
Cerebral Palsy, deaf children and young people
You’ll also have to pay a healthcare surcharge as part completed my GCSEs there. I wanted
who have complex learning issues.
of your application. [£470 per year - u18 now receive
a better sense of independence hence I
State Boarding Schools a 25% discount].
visited The Leys, which is co-educational,
Admission to state boarding in the UK is limited to HOW LONG YOU CAN STAY in 2019. I had a tour with the Housemaster
British citizens and anyone with a right of residence
in the UK. Your age and the length of your course of study will of East House, Mr Dix Pincott, and arrived
affect how long you can stay. in September of 2020 to start my A-Level
At state boarding schools you pay for the boarding East House at The Leys. We’re all close and
only and the tuition is paid by the government, as it courses. My choices being Biology, Chemistry,
Age when you apply How long you can stay get on well in and out of school.
would at any other state school in England. and Physics as I want to study Pharmacology
Under 16 Course length (up to 6 years)
Please check the UK Government website Studying in plus 4 months afterwards at a degree level. A great change from the Middle East is the
the UK: guidance for EU students - GOV.UK weather and changing seasons. A nice change
(www.gov.uk) for eligibility if you are a EU resident. 16 or 17 Course length (up to 3 years) I find being a boarder makes it easier for me
plus 4 months afterwards from the constant heat. I’m currently taking
to concentrate on my studies and being given
A Guardian Family part in “Movember” for the purpose of
You can arrive in the UK: more independence feels in a way like a step
It is a requirement of schools for all parents resident • up to 1 week before your course starts if your embracing men’s mental health.
outside the UK to appoint a Guardian living in Britain,
towards adulthood. The staff and students
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
surrounding me made it easy settling in and
Guardian is the responsibility of the parents. course lasts more than 6 months gave me a great chance to meet new people Callum – a boarder at The Leys School, Cambridge
The ‘Guardian’ acts on behalf of the parent, providing and form strong bonds which I might not
a home from home environment at half term and Disclaimer: This information in this guide is correct as of have otherwise made as the boys come
weekend exeats, they represent the parents at school January 2022. Visa requirements are subject to change.
For up to date information, please visit the website of the
from a variety of places globally to board in
functions and are available in case of an emergency.
For further information visit: www.aegisuk.net British Embassy or Consulate where you live, or the nearest
Visa Application Centre.
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studentfocus studentfocus
I have been a boarder at It’s an adventure coming
Kingswood since 2013, and it’s to a boarding school
shaped such a big part of my life
My father works for Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. I was a Deputy
I started boarding in year 5, and like any The house just feels like a home away from Head Girl in 2020/21 and I am now studying the BBA Global Hospitality
boarder, I found it hard to be away from my home, after coming back from a night spent Management Degree programme at Les Roches Marbella, Spain. I moved
parents. But the boarding parents really lived at a friend’s house or even the holidays.
to Monmouth in January 2016 because of the wide range of subjects on
up to the name ‘parents’ by supporting me,
Being a boarder is such a unique experience, offer, including Latin. I was worried about being away from my parents
and in no time, I was getting stuck into all
and I’ve made friends here that I’ll have for but I started to feel at home within a couple of weeks. Experiencing a
the aspects of boarding life—trips, baking,
the rest of my life. I’ve lived in three different variety of cultures and customs was very exciting.
and activities with the rest of the boarders.
boarding houses over my time at Kingswood,
The support offered is something I’ve It’s an adventure coming to a boarding I love to travel and discover new places,
and each house has its own unique values
noticed throughout my boarding journey— school like Monmouth. The mixture of cultures and experiences. I also enjoy acting
which every boarder carries into their
moving up to Westwood, our Year 7 & 8 activities on offer, the commitment and and devising scenes and scenarios.
next steps, but one thing always stays the
House was a scary change, but the house dedication of the boarding staff, and the
same, Kingswood really strives to give the I liked the inclusivity that Monmouth
parents and prefects made my experience food are the best things. As a boarder, you
best support and care for their boarding School for Girls actively encourages and
something I’ll never forget. build strong connections with friends which
community, no matter the house” engages in and the vast range of facilities
The next big steps were to the senior will, hopefully, last a lifetime.
Rachel – a boarder at Kingswood School and experiences that the school offers to
boarding houses. The girls in my house support your interests and make your life as
were so welcoming, and the enjoyable as they can.
many activities run by the
houses really made us feel The staff at Monmouth are fun and will talk
like a big family. to you regularly to make sure you are alright.
Everyone looks after each other and that’s
why I liked it so much. Monmouth is big, but
close-knit family.
Rhiannon, 18 – was a boarder at
Monmouth School for Girls for five years
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“Growing up in Dubai, I was very excited to
schoolfocus
come to school in England and discover the
opportunities available to me.
Introducing the EPQ My brother is also here and as a family,
it’s made us appreciate each other more. ”
The EPQ was introduced to the UK in 2006 and consists
of either a practical project, plus a 1,000-word report or
a 5,000-word dissertation. Everyone gives a ten-minute
presentation on their work and answers questions from
an audience. Each student has a supervisor and receives
around 30 hours of teaching, as well as spending between
90 - 120 hours on the project itself.
More and more universities and employers to a future career and a taster of academic
are recognising EPQs when they assess life after school. It is not only an intellectual
student applications. They like the EPQ as it and practical challenge but an intellectual
helps develop skills such as critical thinking, task that can be immensely rewarding.
problemsolving and creativity which are studentfocus
Patrick Ost – EPQ Co-ordinator,
valuable not only for university study but
Dauntsey’s
also for the world of work. With a choice
of just three or four A levels narrowing Boarding gives me endless
students’ choice of subject, an EPQ can
provide an opportunity to explore in opportunities and has brought
depth another area of interest or something
they have never had the chance to study. me closer to my family
A successfully executed EPQ can tip
Dubai doesn’t have many boarding schools and I thought I would get homesick, but I still see
the balance in favour of one university
it isn’t a normal concept there, so my friends my family loads and don’t really feel
applicant over another and some
were very surprised when I told them I was separated from them. Sometimes, when
universities will even accept an excellent
moving away for School. Whilst it started off you’re further away it makes you appreciate
EPQ in lieu of a target grade in one
hard, I soon settled in and Oakham quickly them more and when I catch up with them I
A level subject. It is also great preparation
became my home away from home. have so many stories to share.
for the shift in mental gear required at
university, as it requires a high level I’m a Drama Scholar and being at an English The School has helped my mental health in
of independent work and original thought. school is giving me a greater chance to many ways and I confide in my Housemistress
The EPQ has been on offer at Dauntsey’s secure a career in the performing arts when a lot, as well as being supported by our
since 2012. We view it as a bridge I leave school. We have a fantastic Medical and Pastoral Centre.
between school and university, a chance on-campus theatre which is a great facility,
Boarding is enjoyable for me because I have all
to explore an area that might be relevant but I love the varied curriculum, the art
my friends here and they’re like family to me.
department, and the sports facilities at
School – there’s so much to do! Tarisai – a boarder at Oakham School
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01 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 01
studentfocus Abbey DLD Colleges
A great place to further
enhance your sport and studies
Coming from an Asian-British background, I came to St Jo’s in the “Three independent
summer of 2020 after living in Dubai for over a decade. Despite the boarding colleges
unique differences both places share, I have loved my time so far.
located in London,
Boarding is a great place for many reasons. physical side of any sport. Alongside football, Cambridge and
There is a massive family culture around the I have also got an interest in playing cricket Manchester offering
place and many of the boarders I had met not and St Jo’s has given me the opportunity to a gold standard
so long ago I classify as my best friends. As well play a lot of cricket during the summer term. education.”
as this, it gives you a very good opportunity to I have had the opportunity to train three
play sport. For example, I originally came here times a week with the school as well as a
to play football. Despite this year being heavily match on the weekend. During the winter,
affected by COVID, I have had the luxury of up there is also an opportunity to play cricket The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges We work with students to help Our colleges offer the highest
to four training sessions a week with school, as with the cricketers training in our indoor comprises three outstanding them gain entry to their chosen quality teaching with opportunities
well as the access to the school pitches after facilities multiple times a week. colleges in London, Cambridge university and position students to enter the UK’s leading
school where I could train individually. I have and Manchester, each offering a to take on the world of universities and gain from the
also had the opportunity to play outside of Another great thing about boarding is the tailored education designed to employment with the first class unrivalled facilities that benefi t
school for clubs where I have had extra training educational aspect. Every evening after dinner, launch students on a successful reputation of Abbey DLD hundreds of international students
as well as making new friends. For the most part we are required to start study at 6:30pm. and prosperous future, including Colleges behind them. In 2021, every year. We are totally
of it, I have had up to six team training sessions a Being in year 10 and in my first year of my entry to the UK’s most 93% of our students at Abbey committed to enabling our students
week which has been brilliant for my development GCSE’s I am required to do an hour and prestigious & Oxbridge College Cambridge achieved to achieve their full potential.
as a footballer. Boarding also gives us access forty-five minutes of study every evening universities. The locations of grades A*-B in the A Levels. We achieve this through rigorous
to the gym every night which apart from Friday and Saturday evening. This our colleges are chosen to offer While, 83% of our students at yet informal teaching by
is very beneficial to the has been very beneficial for me as I have seen cultural and academic Abbey College Manchester high-quality staff, small class sizes
progress in my confidence and quality of work distinction. Our courses include achieved A*-B in their A Levels, and frequent assessments.
in the last year. I would describe boarding a wide range of GCSEs (from 13 and 82% of our students at DLD
To find out more information
here a great place to further enhance on your years), A Levels, BTECs and College London achieved A*-B in
please visit:
sport and studies. It is a great environment several International Foundation their A Levels.
www.abbeycolleges.co.uk
and we have an incredible housemistress and Programmes (from 17 years).
assistant housemaster who are constantly C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
taking care of us and making sure we get our
school work done as well as having a good School Type: Co-educational boarding college Telephone: +44 (0) 7935 133465
time. I think boarding at St Joseph’s is Age Range: 13-21 years Email: wisam.afisa@abbeydld.co.uk
absolutely amazing and I am very glad I made (youngest boarder 13 years)
Address: Abbey DLD Colleges
the choice and thoroughly looking forward to Contact: Wisam Afisa, c/o Alpha Plus Group
Senior International Regional Manager 50 Queen Anne Street
the next year. London W1G 8HJ
Website: www.abbeycolleges.co.uk
Zuhair – a boarder at St Joseph’s College
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02 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 03
Ardingly College Bede’s Senior School and
Bede’s Prep School
“Our students
“Our parents
leave as confident
comment that
individuals ready
whilst many
for the world
schools claim
having reached
to focus on the
their academic
individual child,
potential.”
Bede’s genuinely
does just that.”
Schools are places of discovery the UK, just 15 minutes from and excursions. We support Bede’s is a co-educational individualised tutoring forming Academies in cricket, football,
as well as education. No child London Gatwick and 45 minutes every student to find balance day and boarding school, the bedrock of the School. tennis and hockey. Both Bede’s
is good at everything but every from London Heathrow. and fulfilment, whilst developing based in rural Sussex in the Senior and Prep Schools
child is good at something. the resilience to overcome At Sixth Form nearly two
In the Senior School pupils South East of England with good have been recognised by
We will support every student any challenges. thirds of all grades were A*-A.
design their academic access to both Gatwick and The Week magazine with their
to discover where their Bede’s academic offer extends
programme to suit their abilities Sport, music, art and drama Heathrow airports. Bede’s “great for sport” independent
strengths lie. well beyond the classroom
and interests whilst studying core feature highly in the lives of offers full and weekly boarding schools awards.
with a rich variety of academic
But more than that we are living subjects of Maths, English and pupils at Ardingly College. for 325 pupils across five
enrichment opportunities Alongside the strong performing
in a diverse and competitive Science. Pre-IB is also offered. In We also have an extensive stunning boarding houses,
on offer, including our UK arts offer, including the Legat
world. At Ardingly College we the Sixth Form there is a choice enrichment programme including a new boys’ house
understand this and encourage of A level, IB or BTEC. Our offering a wide variety of Space Design competition, School of Dance, Bede’s attracts
opening in September 2022.
our students to grasp every academic results are excellent activities enabling students to debating and a wide range of pupils globally for its highly
opportunity to be ready for the across the board. discover academic passions, The School is well known for its academic societies. regarded visual arts and
world when they leave us. fulfil interests, and develop unique educational philosophy media programmes.
There is a vibrant social life On the sporting front,
creative or sporting talents. focused on educating the whole
Ardingly College is based in the for boarders at the weekend, Bede’s offers year-round
person with expert and highly
beautiful Sussex countryside in with a programme of events
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 Ben Figgis Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 893000 Head: Mr Peter Goodyer Website: bedes.org
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: registration@ardingly.com School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1323 356609
Age Range: 2-18 years Address: Ardingly College Age Range: 0-18 years Email: admissions@bedes.org
(youngest boarder 13 years) Haywards Heath (youngest boarder Year 5)
Address: Bede’s Senior School
West Sussex
Contact: Suzanne O’Shea, Registrar Contact: Mr Richard Mills (Registrar for Upper Dicker
RH17 6SQ East Sussex
Senior School) and Mrs Laura West
Website: www.ardingly.com (Admissions Officer for Prep School) BN27 3QH
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04 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 05
Christ’s Hospital Claremont School
“Christ’s Hospital “A great school
is the only with a brilliant
co-educational ethos - friendly,
“Full Boarding” fair, intimate,
school in the encouraging
South of England.” individuality
and passion”
Christ’s Hospital is an If you want a school with The School is unashamedly Claremont Prep and Senior personal development comes Alongside this process, we study
independent co-educational the ‘wow’ factor in abundance, academic - with 98% of pupils are located over two sites with a degree of good struggle current school reports and align
boarding school for pupils look no further than moving on each year to the nestled in the quintessential and endeavour. We ensure our future academic and career
aged 11-18 with just over Christ’s Hospital. leading universities. English countryside, close to students become the very best aspirations, as appropriate.
900 pupils, and an equal mix the south coast of England and version of themselves, to grow Although non-selective, Claremont’s
Christ’s Hospital is one of only What is so special is the extent the British seaside. respectful of their individual GCSE and A level results have
of boys and girls.
four co-educational full boarding of the resources on offer: privilege and to be aware of how been truly exceptional and our
Claremont is a small school with
The School is situated in senior schools in the country. 24/7 teachers, supported prep, they can become active, OFSTED report is continually
a friendly, collegiate feel; our
beautiful Sussex countryside, The advantage of full boarding a range of activities including impactful citizens of the world. ‘Outstanding’ across all criteria.
teachers, staff and students are
just 20 miles south of London is that all pupils stay at school societies like the medics group
close, and we foster an We are a non-selective school; Being able to prepare young
Gatwick, 38 miles from London twenty-four hours a day, to help with university
environment that is respectful, we do not ask prospective people for maths degrees at
Heathrow and is very fortunate seven days a week. applications as well as impressive
compassionate and conducive to students to sit an entrance Harvard as effectively as for
in having its own mainline On Saturday mornings there sports facilities. positive learning. We encourage examination. Instead, we interview fashion courses in London is
railway station with regular are lessons followed by a all our students to embrace the all our international candidates in something all our staff are
trains to Gatwick Airport weekend programme of activity idea that great knowledge and person or online, in English. enormously proud of.
and London. and entertainment.
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
Heads: Mr Ed Dickie (Senior School); Website: www.claremontschool.co.uk
Head: Simon Reid Website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk Mr Gavin Bunker (Prep School) Telephone: +44 (0) 1580 830396
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1403 247410 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: lily.lam@claremontschool.co.uk
Age Range: 11-18 years Email: jsc@christs-hospital.org.uk Age Range: 3 months – 18 years Addresses: Claremont Senior School
(youngest boarder 11 years) (youngest boarder 11 years) Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, UK
Address: Christ’s Hospital
Contact: Claremont Prep School
Joanne Coveney, Horsham Contact: Lily Lam
Registrar West Sussex RH13 0LG Ebdens Hill, St Leonards
Head of Admissions
East Sussex, TN37 7PW, UK
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06 LONDON AND SOUTH EAST LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 07
Cranbrook School Downe House
“Downe House
achieved for my
daughter something
which many parents
“We aim for all
dream for their
boarders to fulfil
child; to help them
their potential
discover their gifts
and develop as
and passions in life.”
well rounded
Downe House Parent
individuals.”
Cranbrook School is a Their experience in our boarding minds. We balance a traditional Established in 1907, Downe Politics, Downe House girls spend a term at Downe
highly-regarded, co-educational, family is happy and vibrant, academic curriculum with a busy House is a traditional British introduces, nurtures and House Sauveterre in France and
day and boarding grammar thanks to the excellent co-curriculum of competitive boarding school with a encourages every pupil to be the later can take part in the Global
school. Situated in the Kent accommodation in our six sport, music, drama, CCF, DofE modern twist for girls aged best version of themselves. Schools’ Exchange Programme,
countryside, we have been Houses, our skilled, dedicated and student-led societies. 11-18. Situated just outside
The foundation of academic studying abroad in one of
educating students for over teams and an extensive Opportunities for independent London, an hour from
success is evident from the 15 partner schools across
programme of activities. thought and leadership are many Heathrow, the School boasts 6 continents. Girls in the Sixth
500 years, supporting them to excellent GCSE and A Level
fulfil their true potential through Our boarders hail from the UK – particularly for senior pupils, excellent transport links and is
results. In 2021, 89% GCSE Form benefi t from the Global
our core values of respect, and overseas and enrich our who benefi t from the social and nestled in a beautiful 110-acre
grades were 9-7, with 46% at the Internship Programme and
woodland estate in Berkshire.
very top grade 9. At ‘A’ Level, DH LINKS, the School’s
aspiration and achievement. community with different academic buzz to be found in
Every pupil is treated and 98% of girls achieved A* to B comprehensive networking and
cultures and perspectives. our Sixth Form Centre. With an
Boarders enter in Years 7 career initiative, along with the
Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’, celebrated as an individual. grades and 51% A*or equivalent
and 12. Our overall school Students thrive, thanks to the World Ready programme, which
our academic results are Whether she is an artist with
population is 872, including breadth and challenge of our Downe House honours an is layered into every aspect of
consistently among the best for an aptitude for Mathematics,
240 boarders. Boarders give curriculum, and our emphasis on exceptional programme to nurture school life to prepare pupils for
state schools in the country. a scientist with a love of Music,
growing character as much as global citizens and expands the the wider world.
us a rare and special dimension. or an athlete with an interest in
girls’ cultural horizons. In year 8,
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. Will Chuter (From Jan 2021) Telephone: +44 (0) 1580 711804 Head: Mrs Emma McKendrick Telephone: +44 (0) 1635 204701
School Type: State co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk School Type: Independent girls boarding school Email: registrar@downehouse.net
Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Cranbrook School Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Downe House
(youngest boarder 13 years) Waterloo Road (youngest boarder 11 years) Cold Ash
Cranbrook Thatcham
Contact: Andrea Baker, Registrar Contact: Tara Reeve, Director of Admissions Berkshire RG18 9JJ
Kent TN17 3JD
Website: www.cranbrookschool.co.uk Website: www.downehouse.net
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Frensham Heights School Gordon’s School
“A Frensham
education is “Gordon’s combines
about much more ‘outstanding’
than just results. boarding provision
It is about being alongside some
yourself.” of the very best
education in the
country.”
Frensham Heights is an When you join, you can just relax successful progressive schools in Built over a century ago at the outstanding examination results All students benefi t from an
independent, coeducational and be yourself. The teachers the UK, with 65.7% A*-A at express wish of Queen Victoria, but a thorough preparation for extended school day with
day and boarding school for don’t hide behind titles or formal A Level in 2021 (31% A*) and as the national monument to life; it is about providing younger years staying for supper
children age 3-18 nestled in the clothes and the children’s 63.3% grades 9-7 at GCSE. General Gordon, Gordon’s opportunities and experiences and supervised prep up until
beautiful Surrey Hills. individuality isn’t hidden behind School is listed as one of for all young people to find their 7.30pm and Sixth Formers
But a Frensham education is
uniforms or false respect. Britain’s outstanding schools by talents and interests, develop until 9.00pm.
At Frensham, you’ll find an about so much more than just
Everyone is an important, valued Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector. good character, become
energy, a feeling of happiness results. It is an environment that The real judgement of Gordon’s
part of the community. accomplished and achieve
and calm that has been with us says come and be you. If you love A non-selective, co-educational is the students. All who visit are
across a range of disciplines and
since we were founded in 1925. Teachers and students have dancing, then do that. If you love residential and day boarding struck by the friendliness,
ultimately develop the
It comes from the children being conversations and build science, then great do that. If you school, set in 50 acres of Surrey discipline and vibrancy
relationships, really special love wearing woolly hats all year, confidence to go and make their
comfortable in their own skins. parkland, the School is in the top throughout the school and the
relationships based on genuine, that’s fine too. Be yourself, be mark in the world.
With no prefects or head boys 1% of all schools in England and special rapport between staff
and girls, everyone is on a level mutual respect and interest. happy, be open-minded and the Wales for progress at A Level. There are three main admission and students.
playing field. They can be who Relationships that spark learning. learning will follow. However, the School’s ethos is points, Year 7; Year 9 and
they are. We are today one of the most that a good education is not just Sixth Form.
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: Rick Clarke Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 792561 Head: Andrew Moss Website: www.gordons.school
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: hello@frensham.org School Type: State co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1276 858084
Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Frensham Heights School Age Range: 11-18 years Email: info@gordons.school
(youngest boarder Year 7) Rowledge (youngest boarder 11 years)
Farnham Address: Gordon’s School
Contact: Emma Judge, Director of External Relations Surrey Contact: Vicky Genetay, Sixth Form Registrar Bagshot Road
GU10 4EA or Sue Tozer, Main School Registrar West End
Website: www.frensham.org Surrey GU24 9PT
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11
Lancing College LVS Ascot
“A truly beautiful “The quality of the
school where the pupils’ personal
upward spaces development is excellent.
encourage students At all ages, pupils rapidly
to reach for the develop high levels of
skies whilst self-confidence,
keeping their feet self-knowledge and
on the ground.” resilience.”
ISI Focused Compliance & Educational
The Good Schools Guide Quality Inspection Report, May 2019
Lancing College is a highly and develop through co-curricular Lancing welcomes pupils from LVS Ascot is an award winning, Houses, located in Berkshire, theatre, learning resource centre,
successful boarding school activities. The College opened its over 40 different countries all-ability, independent day and close to London and the astro pitch, fi tness centre and
with an outstanding reputation. equestrian centre in 2017, creating an amazing and highly boarding school that inspires neighbouring county of Surrey. wellbeing hub. A full range of
Located in 550 acres of the providing a first class riding beneficial community - inclusive, boys and girls from 4 to 18 to planned activities and outings
Just 30 minutes from Heathrow
magnificent South Downs experience to the pupils and also diverse and globally aware. The exceed their expectations and keep students stimulated and
and an hour from Gatwick, LVS
National Park, it is only one to the wider community. Lancing is College has ten Houses where become independent adults, entertained during the evenings
Ascot provides modern,
hour from London and also highly regarded for its music boys and girls stay for the duration through a rounded education and weekends.
comfortable and extensive
convenient for both Heathrow and arts and our most talented of their time at Lancing. Each that delivers academic rigor facilities for a thriving boarding Proud of its excellent academic
and Gatwick airports. pupils go on to study at House becomes a real home, a alongside sporting, performing community of 180 students from & pastoral care, staff across the
prestigious music schools. Our place where pupils build lifelong and creative opportunities. a range of backgrounds in the UK school work together to ensure
Pupils at Lancing benefit from a
pupils have different gifts and friendships and are cared for by a As an all-through school, it offers and internationally. that every student’s personal
genuinely all-round approach:
personalities, Lancing’s strength is dedicated Housemaster or a seamless education within a development is nurtured,
excellent academic results are LVS Ascot facilities include: Infant
to support them in exploring their Housemistress. spacious 26 acre site that believing that encouragement
achieved within an environment & Junior School environmental
talents and making the most of includes Infant & Junior School, and support are essential to help
where pupils are given a wide garden, indoor swimming pool,
them, as well as pushing them out Senior School and Sixth Form young people become confident
range of opportunities to explore fully equipped 250 seater
into new ventures. Facilities as well as four Boarding citizens for the future.
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: Dominic Oliver, MPhil Website: www.lancingcollege.co.uk Head: Mrs Christine Cunniffe Website: www.lvs.ascot.sch.uk
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 465 805 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 882770
Age Range: 13-18 years Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk Age Range: 4-18 years Email: admissions@lvsascot.sch.uk
(youngest boarder 13 years) (youngest boarder 8 years)
Address: Lancing College Address: LVS Ascot
Contact: Maggie Roberts, Lancing Contact: Admissions Team London Road, Ascot
Director of Admissions West Sussex Berkshire SL5 8DR
BN15 0RW
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Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International Queenswood
“London’s leading
co-educational “Queenswood is
day and boarding ‘a modern girls’
school for 13 to school to which
18 year olds.” others should
aspire.”
Good Schools Guide
Mill Hill School Mill Hill International School
Mill Hill School is London’s north of London, Mill Hill School the Mill Hill School site, For more than 125 years, More than half of pupils at the school’s dynamic curriculum
leading co-educational day and has an international reputation International School pupils have Queenswood has delivered a Queenswood are boarders, including their well-known
boarding school for boys and for excellence which has been full use of the Senior School’s truly progressive education in either boarding full-time or specialisms of sports and the
girls aged 13 to 18, offering built over more than two excellent facilities including an the most idyllic of environments. flexibly. Girls enjoy the creative and performing arts.
GCSE and A Level courses, centuries since its foundation. indoor swimming pool, sports Set in 120 acres of beautiful exceptional facilities in each of
The school is known for its
and forms part of the Mill Hill hall, library, theatre and Music Hertfordshire countryside, just the four boarding houses,
The Mount, Mill Hill International exceptional pastoral care and
School Foundation. Department. 20 minutes by fast train from developing their independence
School, is located within its own happy, purposeful atmosphere.
Mill Hill School was founded in newly refurbished campus just a The following courses are Central London, the school and key skills such as empathy
The ‘Queenswood Qualities’ of
1807, when its founders wisely short walk from the main Mill Hill offered at Mill Hill International:
community of 450 pupils is and inquisitiveness.
creativity and resourcefulness,
large enough to offer outstanding
chose its location on the top of a School site, and its pupils are Fast Track Intensive English Queenswood is a community courage and resilience, curiosity
opportunities, yet small enough
hillside for its fresh air, safety and members of the wider Mill Hill Course, Year 9 Course, where pupils achieve outstanding and reflectiveness underpin every
that girls are known personally
natural beauty. School community. Two-Year GCSE Course, results, both in and beyond the aspect of the girls’ education.
to teaching and support staff
Located in 120 acres of beautiful Accommodated in one of five One-Year GCSE Course. classroom. The opportunities for
alike. Their individuality, unique Most importantly, Queenswood
parkland just ten miles to the dedicated boarding houses on growth and development are
potential and special qualities girls are happy – and happy girls
extensive, exciting and fun.
are nurtured and realised. are successful girls.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N Pupils engage enthusiastically in
Head: Mrs Jane Sanchez (Mill Hill School) Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8959 1176 (Mill Hill School)
Ms Sarah Bellotti (Mill Hill International) +44 (0) 20 3826 3333 (Mill Hill International) C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: international@millhill.org.uk Head: Mrs Jo Cameron, BSc (Hons) Telephone: +44 (0) 1707 602652
Age Range: 13-18 years Address: Mill Hill School School Type: Girls Senior Boarding and Day School Email: admissions@queenswood.org
(youngest boarder 13 years) The Ridgeway Age Range: 11 –18 years Address: Queenswood School
Mill Hill Village (youngest boarder 11 years) Shepherd’s Way
Contact: Korina Freese,
London NW7 1QS Contact: Susan Harris, Brookmans Park
International Recruitment Executive
Head of Pupil Recruitment Hatfield
Website: www.millhill.org.uk Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS
Website: www.queenswood.org
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Rochester Independent College Royal Alexandra & Albert School
“It’s a place
for individuals.
The campus
is as unique
as the school.
The students are
a strikingly nice “We develop
bunch and there’s impressive
a lovely air of individuals,
tolerance and ready to flourish.”
warmth.”
Good Schools Guide
Rochester Independent College they go on to win places at a grown up in Italy and the UAE. “The school provides a The School’s extensive grounds In addition, all pupils undertake,
is a school like no other. wide range of top universities. However, all of my fears were secure environment in which house fantastic sporting facilities, alongside their A Levels, the
completely unjustified as the children and young people flourish, including five rugby pitches, Extended Project Qualification
Our unique campus and friendly “Having come from a large school
boarding staff are a very friendly achieve academically, stretch their flood-lit all-weather sports or the Cambridge Pre-U Global
staff make the college feel more in Dubai where the teaching, for
team and they instantly make abilities and develop social skills.” pitches, a state-of-the-art fitness Perspectives short course.
like a home than a school. There the most part, felt very impersonal
you feel comfortable. Overall my Ofsted March 2018 centre, indoor swimming pool,
is no uniform, no bells ring, and and uncaring; the teaching at RIC At the core of the School’s
experience as a boarder has been and Equestrian Centre.
everybody is on first-name has been fantastic. Small class Situated in 260 acres of beautiful community is an understanding
a truly positive one and
terms. However, that doesn’t sizes make things much more
I would recommend Rochester parkland in Reigate, Surrey, the In the Sixth Form there is an of pupil needs and a commitment
stop Rochester from being in the personal and it is much easier to
Independent College to any local Royal Alexandra and Albert emphasis on developing to education – in the truest
top 2% in England for student address any problems with course
or international students.” School is a state boarding school leadership skills and a global sense of the word. That is,
progress at A-level. And it content. When I first arrived, I was
Eric Charles, former RIC student. for boys and girls age 7-18. There outlook. As such, pupils participate the development of strong
doesn’t stop us preparing our incredibly worried about how my
Now at Reading University is a strong boarding ethos, with in the Global Leader Award, values, character, resilience
students for success: their hard time here would unfold. I’d never
studying Law. 500 of the School’s 1,150 pupils a bespoke leadership and skills- and independence, as well as
work and first-class results mean been to a boarding school, having
being full boarders. based development programme. academic achievement.
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 Website: www.rochester-college.org Head: James Malley Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 649001
School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1634 828115 School Type: State co-educational boarding and day Email: admissions@gatton-park.org.uk
Age Range: 11-21 years
Email: admissions@rochester-college.org.uk Age Range: 7-18 years Address: Royal Alexandra and Albert School
(youngest boarder 15 years,
(youngest boarder 7 years) Gatton Park
13 from September 2022) Address: Rochester Independent College Reigate
Contact: Rohan Froud & Alice Warner, 254 St Margaret’s Banks Contact: Fiona Newport, Admissions Officer Surrey, RH2 0TD
Admissions Rochester
Website: www.raa-school.co.uk
Kent ME1 1HY
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St George’s Ascot St Lawrence College
“One of the
leading girls’ “Absolutely stunning!
schools in the UK, – outstanding
with excellence boarding facilities
academically and and a calm and safe
in the performing oasis of learning.”
and creative arts.”
St George’s Ascot, only eight with St George’s aiming to help and the Chapel Choir performing Founded in 1879, the St Lawrence boarders, with all rooms en-suite. own 500-seat theatre. Our
miles from Heathrow and 30 the girls achieve 1-1.5 grades at Westminster Abbey and St College is home to 650 pupils Academic standards are high, and Canon Perfect Centre, opened in
minutes from London, is one of higher at GCSE and A Level. Paul’s Cathedral. Many budding from all over the world and has a an extensive choice of GCSEs and 2018, houses spacious rooms and
the leading girls’ boarding and artists gain places at prestigious real family atmosphere, with a A-levels are offered, with an state-of-the-art equipment for
Boarding is homely and strong sense of community based excellent success rate of pupils Science, Art, Design and
day schools in the UK. universities including Central
comfortable with an experienced on Christian foundations. We going on to their first choice of Technology. Boarders can use all
St Martins.
Deliberately small, every girl is team of House Staff organising welcome full boarding pupils university, including Oxbridge. St of the facilities on site in the
known individually and supported an array of weekend trips and Lacrosse, netball, tennis, from 7 to 18 years to our beautiful Lawrence College is a High evenings and weekends and
by a close network of teaching excursions. Socially the girls mix swimming, athletics, rounders, green campus. The school is Performance Learning World benefit from an extensive
and pastoral staff who focus on with boys at Eton College, squash and polo are all played within close walking distance of Class School, and was one of the extra-curricular activities
enabling every pupil to excel not Winchester College and competitively and facilities are the beach and the royal harbour initial 14 schools globally to programme.
of Ramsgate, situated in achieve this coveted accolade. London is only 75 minutes away
only academically, but also to Harrow School. extensive with a new 25m, six
South-East coast of England. Sporting facilities are exceptional via direct high-speed train from
develop their creative, physical, lane swimming pool which
The Arts are fabulous with Boarding is central to the school’s and include a magnificent Sports Ramsgate to London St Pancras
spiritual and imaginative interests. opened in September 2019.
facilities including a 350 seat life and a substantial programme Centre and an Olympic standard International and the school runs
Examination results are excellent theatre, separate drama studio of investment has created some hockey pitch. Music and drama its own airport transfer service to
truly remarkable facilities for our flourish, enhanced by the School’s Gatwick and Heathrow.
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: Liz Hewer Website: www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk Head: Mr Barney Durrant Website: www.slcuk.com
School Type: Girls boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 629 959 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 572 931
Age Range: 11-18 years Email: admissions@stgeorges-ascot.org.uk Age Range: 3-18 years Email: admissions@slcuk.com
(youngest boarder 11 years) (youngest boarder 7 years)
Address: St George’s Ascot Address: St Lawrence College
Contact: Kerry Bertram, Wells Lane Contact: Mrs Emma Taker, College Road
Director of Admissions Ascot Director of Marketing, Admissions Ramsgate
and Marketing Berkshire SL5 7DZ and Development Kent CT11 7AE
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Steyning Grammar School The Oratory School
“An active choice
“Enjoy for families
Respect looking for a
Achieve.” small, nurturing
environment.”
The Good Schools
Guide 2021
Steyning Grammar School is a We are a day and residential SGS is proud to be part of the The Oratory is an HMC first choice university. The taking place on Saturday
unique, successful and dynamic school with a large Sixth Form Bohunt Education Trust (BET). co-educational 11-18 Catholic breadth of subjects on offer, afternoons; the rest of the
learning community set in the College and all the curriculum BET’s vision is that the highest boarding and day school. combined with subject-based weekend is taken up with an array
small historic market town of choices that size enables. Steyning expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, Oratory boarders experience a enrichment, promotes strong of exciting activities and trips.
Steyning in West Sussex. Grammar School has one of the respect, achieve’, unparalleled nurturing home environment academic development. However,
Visitors often comment on the
most successful boarding provisions opportunity and highly effective with all pupils, day and boarding, an Oratory education is about
Our ‘Journey to Excellence’ inclusive family atmosphere of
in the UK, the only state boarding teaching combine to develop living in their Houses together. developing our young people in a
is built on traditions of our school; it is this supportive
facility in Sussex. Our Boarding students who are ‘game-changers’. deeper sense than exam results
excellence and highest Boarding houses are centrally environment that nurtures the
School is rated Outstanding by BET aims to give all students, alone can demonstrate.
expectations, combined with located on our safe and secure confidence, self-expression, and
Ofsted. Accommodating full and regardless of background, an 100-acre campus, just 45 minutes Oratory boarders are offered a resilience that are vital for
a commitment to innovation
weekly boarders where students outstanding education and from London Heathrow, in the whole host of social and cultural success and happiness in the
and new thinking – to support
are happy, engaged and keen to develop skills in the classroom beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. opportunities that contribute world of today.
our students in preparation for
learn. State boarding schools and beyond; to help young another dimension to their broad
their exciting futures. The Oratory has high academic “Sending our son to The Oratory
provide free tuition with modest people flourish throughout their Oratory education. Our school
standards with the majority of has been one of the best decisions
fees for boarding. school career, and into later life. week runs from Monday to
our pupils gaining entry to their we have ever made.”
Saturday with sports matches
A parent of an Oratory boarder.
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
Executive Headteacher: Mr Mark Marande Telephone: +44 (0) 1903 817601
Associate Headteacher: Mrs Natasha Nicol Head: Joe Smith, BA MEd PGCE Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 683500
Email: sgsboarding@sgs.uk.net
School Type: State co-educational boarding and day School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: registrar@oratory.co.uk
Address: Steyning Grammar School
Age Range: 11-18 years Address: The Oratory School
Age Range: 11-18 years Day and Boarding
(youngest boarder 11 years) Woodcote
(youngest boarder 13 years) Church Street
Near Reading
Steyning Contact: Natasha Pearce, Registrar
Contact: Mrs Suzie Plimmer West Sussex
South Oxfordshire
Website: www.oratory.co.uk RG8 0PJ
Website: www.sgs.uk.net BN44 3LB
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Badminton School Bruton School for Girls
“I am who I am today
because of Bruton
School for Girls.
The school challenges
me, supports me,
“A world-class nurtures me and
believed in me! ‘You
education in the
can’t explain it unless
heart of Bristol.” you’ve been here
but the atmosphere,
the pupil/teacher
relationships and the
small class sizes are
amazing – I love it here.”
Year 10 boarder
Badminton is a thriving Whilst the school retains a into the day to day life of the This is a place where girls are countryside, only two hours 79% A*/A and 94% A*/B
independent day and boarding nationally outstanding academic School, where girls are given a inspired and flourish throughout from London. We are extremely at A Level. Through individual
school for girls aged 3-18, record, its focus continues to be wide range of opportunities to their time here. The skills of proud of our heritage and even support, small classes and
which has remained at the on nurturing the girls’ natural grow, develop and express resilience, communication, more passionate about making a focused attention we are able to
forefront of girls’ education curiosity and fuelling their themselves in an enormous understanding and teamwork difference in education. Being a ensure our pupils reach the very
for well over 160 years. The size passion for learning. Therefore, range of activities. we develop throughout these small school, we know all our best universities.
of the campus and community we select girls on their personal years will be of even greater pupils individually and our broad
The best way to understand the This is a very special school,
gives a homely and vibrant feel strengths and all round ability, as importance going forward in an curriculum ensures that we
School and to enjoy its with a big personality and our
to the School. well as their academic potential. ever-changing world. Consequently, develop the confidence to
atmosphere is to come and visit. education goes far beyond the
It is a characteristic of Badminton our girls grow into confident, succeed in life, not just in the
This, coupled with our excellent Please do get in touch to arrange classroom - opportunities to
girls that they are thoughtful mature and independent classroom.
pastoral care, leaves no scope for a visit and we will look forward try a wide range of different
individuals, able to evaluate individuals, ready to make their
anonymity, but rather lends itself to welcoming you and your As an academically non-selective experiences from Ballet to
information and decide for mark on the world.
to strong mutually supportive daughter to Badminton. school we are extremely proud Cricket, Kick Boxing to
themselves. This approach
relationships between girls as well Established in 1900 and set in the of our academic results – 50% of Mechanics, we offer so
extends beyond their studies and
as between girls and staff. heart of the beautiful Somerset ALL pupils achieved an A*/A, much more.
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: Mrs Rebecca Tear Website: www.badmintonschool.co.uk Head: Mrs Jane Evans Website: www.brutonschool.co.uk
School Type: Girls boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 117 905 5271 School Type: Girls’ boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1749 814400
Age Range: 3-18 years Email: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk Age Range: 2-18 years Email: admissions@brutonschool.co.uk
(youngest boarder 9 years) (youngest boarder 7 years)
Address: Badminton School Address: Bruton School for Girls
Contact: Katherine Stewart, Westbury-on-Trym Sunny Hill
Contact: Tessa Howard-Vyse,
Admissions Manager Bristol Bruton
Director of External Relations
BS9 3BA Somerset, BA10 0NT
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