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UK Schools Directory 2019/20

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Contents05 Help & advice

08 Boarding experiences

16 London and South East region

31 South and West region

42 Central region

48 Eastern region

51 Northern region

59 Welsh region

63 Scottish region

66 School listing and regional map

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY

We would like to include your personal experiences of boarding, as a parent or student, in the next West Africa Directory. Please send copy (max 200 words) to: [email protected]

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to students, families and schools that have contributed editorial and photographs.

FUTURE INFORMATION

Anderson Education Langton House, Meopham Green, Meopham, Kent DA13 0PY, England. Tel: +44 (0)1474 815450 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.andersoneducation.co.uk

FUTURE EVENTS

For future events visit: www.ukboardingschoolexhibition.com

Welcome to the latest UK Boarding School Directory...Choosing a boarding school is difficult enough when you live in the UK. When you live overseas, it makes selecting and visiting schools a huge task.

For those parents with little experience of boarding schools it can be a daunting prospect; most rely on friends and family for 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 where your child will blossom and grow to his or her full potential.

The Directory is distributed throughout West Africa and is available from British Council offices, schools, hotels, clubs and exhibitions and events that we attend. The UK Boarding School Exhibition in Nigeria (March and October) and Ghana (May) each year provides an excellent opportunity for parents to meet Heads from schools throughout the UK.

We shall be delighted to offer you FREE help and guidance.

Best wishes

Sara Sparling, Education Consultant

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Now available onlineThe UK Boarding School Directory is now available online and will feature updated

news features and case studies:

westafrica.ukboardingschoolsdirectory.com

Anderson EducationWe have personally visited over 350 UK boarding schools; this first-hand experience enables us to identify what is special and unique about each school and match this with the needs of each child. The ease and convenience of our educational service aims to make the search for the best school a stress free experience.

Sara Sparling is an Education Consultant who travels frequently to meet local and expat families considering a UK boarding school, summer or language programme. Her experience as a teacher, expat wife,

mother of three children and as a boarder herself, enables her to understand the needs and concerns of parents. Whilst in the UK Sara makes regular school visits to identify what is unique and special about each boarding school and ensure that Anderson Education

has up to date knowledge and information.

Nikki Harlow is an Education Consultant, who joined the Anderson Education team in 2015, she has a wide range of experience in education with extensive knowledge of working with children with Special

Educational Needs. Nikki’s career has included working in schools and also as an events and exhibition manager. She has lived in the USA and the Middle East and her son attends a UK boarding school.

Mark Brooks EducationMark Brooks has been a consultant to overseas parents and UK boarding schools for the past 16 years. His marketing career began with the Financial Times in London, since then he has worked as an adviser to over 100 leading independent schools worldwide - including governors in Lagos and Abuja to recruit their Heads and teachers. Since 2008 he has supported dozens of families in Nigeria and Ghana to secure a place for their children at some of the most prestigious boarding schools in the UK and has visited the nation many times.

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Selecting the best schoolAsk the experts for help and advice when selecting the ‘best’ school for your child. Although boarding schools appear similar when browsing the web or through prospectuses, in reality each has a unique quality.

Our job as Education Consultants is to identify and match your child’s individual talents, skills and aspirations to a school that will challenge, encourage and develop, to ensure that each child reaches his or her full potential. The purpose and aim of the Education Consultant who specialises in school placement is to work on behalf of the family, to offer help and guidance in the selection of the ‘best’ school

for their child. The education of each and every child is one of the most important decisions we make, time spent in early exploration and research is wise. Families living overseas are looking for reassurance that their children will achieve their full potential, in a happy, safe, secure environment. Working closely with an Education Consultant for the purpose of school selection should follow the process outlined below:

PLAN EARLY

1. Early planning is advisable, allow at least 18 months.

2. Ask questions and identify the type of educational environment that would best suit the needs of your child; is it to be co-educational or a single sex school, highly selective or more suitable for the ‘all rounder’.

3. Do you have any special requirements? i.e. Dyslexia, medical condition, learning or physical difficulties, intensive English language provision.

4. Do you require the school to be in any particular area of the UK?

5. Have copies of the child’s School Reports available.

6. Inform the child’s present school of your intentions; the Principal will be required to supply a reference.

7. Be clear about, if and when, you are able to visit the schools selected.

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. The Education Consultant selects schools that best meet the agreed criteria, for your consideration.

2. The Education Consultant will arrange for the school prospectuses to be sent to the family.

3. The Education Consultant should be available to discuss the benefits of each school selected and generally answer parent’s questions.

4. It is advisable to make appointments to visit 3 or 4 schools. To see the school in action is important, parents are advised to visit in term time whenever possible.


If English is not your first languageUK Boarding Schools offer first class English language teaching and have a great deal of experience in helping students, whose first language is not English, to improve their language skills.

The EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Department in schools and colleges offer the overseas student a warm welcome; they have an important role to play in helping the international student successfully integrate and understand the excitement and challenges of boarding life.

International Study Centres have specifically designed pre-boarding and pre- A Level/IB courses; their aim is to ensure that the student’s English is of a sufficient level to enable them to cope with the GCSE and A Level/IB examinations.

A Summer School provides an excellent introduction to the UK, offering English language teaching and activities, such as sports, art, drama and outdoor activities; a fun way to improve your English.

Learning Support We can recommend schools with excellent learning support for children with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and ADHD as well as specialist schools for children with Asperger's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy, deaf children and young people who have complex learning issues.

State Boarding SchoolsAdmission to state boarding in the UK is limited to British citizens, EU passport holders and anyone with a right of residence in the UK.

At state boarding schools you pay for the boarding only and the tuition is paid by the government, as it would at any other state school in England.

A Guardian FamilyIt is a requirement of schools for all parents resident outside the UK to appoint a Guardian living in Britain, who will act with their full authority. The choice of Guardian is the responsibility of the parents.

The ‘Guardian’ acts on behalf of the parent, providing a home from home environment at half term and weekend exeats, they represent the parents at school functions and are available in case of an emergency.

For further information visit: www.aegisuk.net

Visas for Boarding School Students in the UK

OVERVIEW

You can apply for the Tier 4 (Child) student visa if you’re aged between 4 and 17 and you want to study in the UK.

You should also:• have a place on a course• have the consent of your parent or guardian• have enough money to cover your course fees

and living costs • be from a country that’s not in the European

Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland• meet the eligibility requirements

HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. gov.uk/child-study-visaYou should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.Check the guide processing times to find out how long getting a visa might take in your country.

FEES

It costs £348 to apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa from outside the UK.You’ll also have to pay a healthcare surcharge as part of your application.

HOW LONG YOU CAN STAY

Your age and the length of your course of study will affect how long you can stay.

Age when you apply How long you can stay

Under 16 Course length (up to 6 years) plus 4 months afterwards

16 or 17 Course length (up to 3 years) plus 4 months afterwards

You can arrive in the UK:• up to 1 week before your course starts if your

course lasts 6 months or less• up to 1 month before your course starts if your

course lasts more than 6 months

Disclaimer: This information in this guide is correct as of June 2019. Visa requirements are subject to change. For up to date information, please visit the website of the British Embassy or Consultate where you live, or the nearest Visa Application Centre.

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Foundations for life: an all-round education at a UK Boarding SchoolAtolani joined his UK boarding school in Gloucestershire a few years ago as a nervous, shy young boy from his prep school in Lagos.

Last Saturday in a packed hall I watched his Speech Day. Having grown now in stature and in confidence, this young man was called up for numerous academic and sporting prizes. Atolani is being widely tipped as a potential head of school.

Why do so many West African families choose UK boarding schools?

An all-round education – There are many exceptional British and international schools that I work with across West Africa that deliver excellent results.

However, what they would all agree with is that they can’t fully compete with the

opportunities and facilities of leading UK boarding schools that enrich the curriculum to instil confidence, resilience and leadership skills.

Fulfilling academic potential – Small classes, outstanding teachers, superb resources – these are some of the reasons that ‘value-added’ results are so high in the UK independent sector.

In terms of reporting on progress, schools keep in close contact with parents through regular reports and proactive communication from form tutors and house parents.

British values in an international community – Some schools cherish a heritage going back more than 1,000 years while others are more recently established. However, what they have in common is a traditional British ethos, high expectations and a gold standard of education.

For Atolani, and his sister Jenrola who follows in his footsteps to the UK this September, these solid British foundations will set them up for life.

Mark Brooks – Education Consultant.


schoolfocus Boarding in the UKSending children to boarding school is a big decision for any family, but parents in West Africa are increasingly recognising the significant benefits and opportunities that come from a British education.

At its best, a modern British boarding school offers an all-round education that develops the whole person. It provides outstanding pastoral care and support as staff set clear boundaries and high expectations while nurturing self-esteem and self-reliance which enables pupils to go out into the wider world with confidence.

A recent UK Boarding School Association (BSA) report showed that confidence and independence were the two most frequently mentioned attributes to result from boarding - both vital qualities in the competitive world of university and work.

The UK has a long tradition of boarding and this has led to the highest standards in pastoral care. All good schools are members of the BSA and are regularly inspected by an independent body to ensure these standards are maintained. This provides great reassurance to parents considering a boarding education for their children.

If you are considering sending your son or daughter to the UK to board, when you start to draw up your shortlist of schools, consider if the values of the school fit with your own. For example, respect for others, kindness and good old-fashioned manners are key to life

at many schools. Your child will spend their formative years being shaped by these values so it’s critical that you support them.

Beyond academic results and facilities, every school is built on a different ethos so it’s important to understand what this is and how it manifests itself through daily life at school.

Take time to go through the School’s website and the UK Boarding School Directory – West Africa. Many enquiries come from recommendations from existing or past parents – talk to your own network to find out about their experiences of different schools.

I would always encourage parents to visit a few schools – not so easy when you live far away but it really pays to take the time to see what is on offer and what suits your family best.

When visiting, do try to visit on a normal working day – it will provide a much more accurate picture of how you will find the school on any term-time day. If a school offers weekly boarding, check how many pupils are in at the weekend – you don’t want to your child boarding at a school which is empty at the weekend.


Most schools will have amazing facilities, but the most important thing is the atmosphere – do the pupils look happy? Do teachers engage with the classes? Is anyone having any fun?

I am often asked how much input children should have in the selection process. For Sixth Form, certainly, they should have significant input but, for younger children, it really should be driven by parents who are the best judge of where their children will be happy. Children need to see the School but a ten-year-old will be more impressed by the size of the tuck shop than the range of GCSE subjects available!

Some suggestions for when you visit…

üü ask a pupil to describe a typical day so that you understand the balance between academic and extra-curricular activities and the practicalities of how pupils move around the site

üü find out about the structure of pastoral care. How are pupils split into smaller groups, who will you have most regular contact with?

üü clarify practical points such as entrance criteria and how selective the admissions process is. Also query the fee structure – is everything included or are there extra charges for trunk storage, laundry, text books, art materials or international pupils…

Every school is unique and only you and your family can tell which is the best fit for your children but doing the right research and asking the right questions can help enormously.

Good luck!

Joanna Sagers – Director of Admissions and Marketing at Dauntsey’s.


studentfocus You are surrounded by intellectual students and it has made me go the extra mileI have found Cardiff Sixth Form College boarding to be really lovely, I love sport and play football, basketball and volleyball here and really enjoy the inter-house competitions we have.

I also go swimming and to the gym. Every Friday my friends and I watch movies and eat pizza in the common room which is really fun and we go into town at the weekends. The staff have made things really easily available for us and are always there to talk to. Some weekends we have gone out and taken part in activities such as Go-Karting, the Escape Room and Paintballing and I always use the weekends to catch up on homework and sleep!

I have so enjoyed the teaching here and it is different to what I experienced in Nigeria.

The practical science lessons are my favourite where we do lots of experiments and work together to figure out how and why reactions take place. In addition, the careers department have given me lots of individual support. They organise external speakers to come and talk to us about a range of topics, explain in detail how to apply to university and even have brought our alumni back to explain what studying engineering at university is like. As I want to be an electrical engineer this was really helpful!

For me the difference at Cardiff has been that I now completely understand what I am taught. I often used to rely on cramming in Nigeria but I now read around my subjects, research online and listen to podcasts so I feel I am much better prepared for university. You are surrounded by intellectual students and it has made me go the extra mile.

Although it is a very academic college, it is actually really fun. The College has a real mixture of students and some real personalities. I have found it really easy to make friends and there is no bad behaviour here - you can talk to anyone. I not only have friends from Nigeria but also from Malaysia, UK and Hong Kong for example.

I love the diversity. I met my first friend playing basketball and now we are all one big family.

Shaakir – Boarder at Cardiff Sixth Form College.

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I love boarding because of the sense of communityI chose to come to England to study as my parents had experienced about 20 years of life in England; we all chose Dean Close particularly because as Christians, we wanted a school that valued our faith for what it is and since my parents’ jobs involve quite a bit of travelling, boarding was always the only option (I’ve never had one regret though).

I know this may sound overrated but I love boarding because of the sense of community you are blessed with when you’re not around your usual environment, when I am at school I am leading such a different life to mine in Nigeria.

As a boarder, I usually eat with all my friends in the dining room during all mealtimes; activities vary all the time, depending on what is going around the world globally or what most members in the house want to do. My relationship with my housemistress

is extremely amiable; we have that sense of security and trust as she understands when I do need comforting or not. Being able to expressively showcase myself emotionally, academically as well as through sport has been one of the great opportunities I’ve been privileged enough to experience.

During my two years at Dean Close, I have been able to meet a wide variety of people and forged many new friendships. My relationships with my teachers is important and they have spent time with me on a personal level which I find very special.

Ayomide – Boarder at Dean Close School.


studentfocus As you progress through the boarding houses, you gain a lot more independenceMy name is Demi and I joined St Cat’s in the Sixth form. Joining St Cats was a thrilling yet terrifying experience as I came straight from Nigeria to the UK.

On one hand, coming from a British-curriculum school in Lagos, it was easy to understand the teaching style. I have to be responsible for managing my own time effectively and revising so I’m adequately prepared for exams. From a non-academic perspective, boarding

definitely gave me an advantage as I formed closer relationships in boarding - everyone has become my second family. I love how St Cats is internationally diverse and it’s been great meeting other Nigerians like Oge here who have made me feel more at home!

Hello, my name is Oge and I am Head Boarder. I joined St Cat’s in Year 9, and like Demi, I am currently in L6.

I can definitely say that I have enjoyed my boarding experience at St Cats and I will be very sad to leave next July. What I like about boarding is that as you progress through the boarding houses, you gain a lot more independence. Lower down, we would be allocated an hour and a half to do our prep in the library, but now, in Sixth Form, it is up to me to organise my time - it is great preparation for university! Another thing I have

grown to love about St Cats is the fact that we’re a boarding and day school. Even though of course, I have friends in day school, the bond we boarders have is truly special; we all know what it feels like to leave home and we all share similar experiences. One thing we all miss is of course, jollof rice!! But don’t worry, once a year we prepare a dinner for the whole of boarding, consisting of different Nigerian delicacies. Everyone loves it!

Demi and Oge – Boarders at St Catherine’s School.


studentfocus Boarding at St George’s Ascot

I remember my first term in St George’s. I was 13 years old, fresh from Nigeria and the Lycée Français Louis Pasteur de Lagos.

I was so scared that I wouldn’t fit in or that the girls would not be welcoming. I was shocked by all the girls in my year, and even the year above, coming to say hi and wanting to get to know me.

St George’s has really helped with my confidence and English grammar since I came from a French-speaking school.

The school introduced me to so many new things such as netball, which I had never heard of, and now I am on the U18 netball team.

Omosigho – Lower Sixth (Year 12).

I joined St George’s in September 2017 and knew right away that I liked it.

The taster night that I had before joining was a great way to meet people and get

used to boarding. I was a bit shy at first, but I soon realised how nice everyone is and I made friends quickly.

Boarding at St George’s is a lot of fun.The boarding spaces are very private and the activities are entertaining.

Communicating with our families is really easy too as we have access to our phones in the evening. There are many leadership roles for girls and many things other than academics to learn, like confidence, tolerance, inclusivity and open-mindedness. I would definitely recommend joining St George’s.

Carmen – Fourth Year (Year 10).

I am currently in the Third Year (Year 9) at St George’s.

This year is very special for my year because we have our GCSE choices coming

up and we require a lot of advice. For an international student whose parents have not done GCSEs it can be hard, but the staff have helped me and given me advice that my parents could not have and I really appreciate it. Boarding is defined as “the arrangement according to which pupils live in school during term”, but to me boarding at St George’s is a home that is on school premises.

It is really fun, with activities in the evenings and weekends.

The boarding staff are more like parents than staff to us, and provide strong pastoral care and help us with our daily needs.

Joanna – Third Year (Year 9).


studentfocus What makes Boarding School special is the fact that everyone is so nice and friendlyI think it is hard to find a school that has such loving people and that is one of the things that makes my school special. Pupils are pushed by teachers to perform to the best of their ability and teachers get to really understand the child and that enables the teacher to understand the way the person learns and how they approach things so that really helps in learning at Warminster School.

What the food and sport is like - the food is amazing at the School and we have a variety to choose from. I really like the food we get served each day. Sport is fantastic at the School and is dealt with seriously; we play matches against other schools almost every weekend and it is an amazing experience. It is nice that sport is taken with a passion and isn’t overshadowed by academic learning, as it is just as important as learning academically.

Highlights so far - One of my highlights so far at School was being able to play for the U14As rugby team, even though it was my first term of playing rugby. Another one of my highlights is being able to do tours, which is showing parents around the School. I feel like that is such a great experience as I am able to show parents what I love about the School. Another highlight was getting Confirmed

and being prepared by the school chaplain, Reverend Prescott. The service was really nice and it was at Salisbury Cathedral, which was an amazing place to get confirmed in.

How is the school different from my school in Nigeria? - The School is different from my school back in Nigeria in the aspect that co-curricular activities such as sport, music and drama etc are taken very seriously and there is a wider range of co-curricular clubs. At my school in Nigeria, it wasn’t regarded with as much importance and focus as it is here at Warminster School. We are taken on more excursions, which are fun and at the same time help learning a lot. We are also exposed to a lot more here than in my school in Nigeria, which helps us to be all-rounders.

Olumide – Boarder at Warminster School.


studentfocus Being a boarder at DallamOlaoluwa – a boarder in Year 12, says:

In the 6 years that I have been a boarder I can proudly say that I have made lifelong friendships.

Dallam was not what I expected at all. Coming to boarding school in the countryside was a scary experience, because it was my first time attending a boarding school and I’m a city boy. I did not expect there to be over 25 nationalities and cultures for me to get to know and understand better.

Being a boarder allows you to interact with people from different backgrounds at various age groups. Boarding offers many opportunities for activities during weekdays and weekends that boarders can get involved in and it has very good facilities both at school and in the boarding house. The boarding house has modern accommodation as well as tennis courts, a big playing field and its own sports hall where boarders can enjoy playing various sports and keeping active whatever the weather. The Boarding staff are really supportive and they encourage students of all ages to keep active and to try new things.

Being a boarder at Dallam has helped me gain many skills such as organisation, punctuality and being more independent.

Overall, I would definitely recommend boarding – it has been a great experience and has really helped me through my teenage years. When I leave I will really miss being part of this community and the benefits it has to offer, but I know it is preparing me well for my next step of going to university.

Seyliayo – a boarder in Year 12, says:

Living in a boarding school like this where community spirit is encouraged makes you feel like you have a second family and means you can really enjoy your experience.

The rural location of the boarding school means it’s quiet so it’s conducive to study, but if you’re adventurous you can make the most of your surroundings and go for a hike, for example.

You get lots of opportunities at Dallam.

The teaching staff strive to bring the best out in me. I have developed excellent teacher-student relationships and they encourage me to take part in activities like the Extended Experience, which is great for my UCAS personal statement. I get on well with the boarding staff and they have assisted me in working towards personal goals through a range of activities that have improved my self-sufficiency and independence in preparation for university.

During my time in boarding at Dallam I have learned to cultivate a positive mind-set and tackle challenges head on. From getting my academic work done to local volunteering to treating myself to a day in a local spa, I have also learned to find balance between work and play to become a better more well-rounded person.


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Abbey DLD Group of Colleges

The Abbey DLD Group of Colleges comprises three outstanding colleges in Cambridge, Manchester and London each offering a tailored education designed to launch students on a successful and prosperous future, including entry to the UK’s most prestigious universities.

The locations of our colleges are chosen to offer cultural and academic distinction. Our courses include a wide range of GCSEs (from 13 years), A levels and several international

Foundation programmes (from 17 years). We work with students to help them gain entry to their chosen university and position students to take on the world of employment with the first class reputation of Abbey DLD Colleges behind them. In 2018, 78% of our students at Abbey College Cambridge achieved A*-AB in their A Levels. While, 61.2% of our students at Abbey College Manchester achieved A*-AB in their A Levels, and 60% of our students at DLD College London achieved A*-AB

in their A Levels. Our colleges offer the highest quality teaching with opportunities to enter the UK’s leading universities and gain from the unrivalled facilities that benefit hundreds of international students every year. We are totally committed to enabling our students to achieve their full potential. We achieve this through rigorous yet informal teaching by high-quality staff, small class sizes and frequent assessments. To find out more information please visit www.abbeydld.co.uk

School Type: Co-educational boarding and day

Age Range: 13–22 years (youngest boarder 13 years)

Contact: Jalaluddeen Muazu,Director of Admissions, Africa

Website: www.abbeydld.co.uk

Telephone: +234 803 880 3645

Email: [email protected]

Address: Abbey DLD Group of CollegesCambridgewww.abbeycambridge.co.ukLondonwww.dldcollege.co.ukManchesterwww.abbeymanchester.co.uk

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ACS Cobham

ACS Cobham is a day and boarding co-educational school which is conveniently located in Surrey, just 30 minutes by train from Central London and 20 minutes drive from Heathrow airport.

We offer International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma and Advanced Placement courses in the High School.

Our campus features an Interactive Learning Centre, division specific libraries, a panoramic dining hall, stunning new Performing Arts Centre with 510-seat Theatre, Olympic size track, rugby and football pitches, golf course, 6 tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, modern Sports Centre with competition-class swimming pool.

Our graduates go to top world universities including Oxford,

Cambridge, Imperial College, LSE and other Russell Group Universities in the UK as well as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, UCLA and othertop US universities.

ACS Cobham boasts one of the best boarding facilities in the UK with all twin and single en-suite rooms.

A new boarding house opened in 2017.

Head: Mr Barnaby Sandow



Contact: Anastasia Cotton,Assistant Dean of Admissions

Website: www.acs-schools.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1932 867251

Admissions: +44 (0) 1932 869744

Email: [email protected]@acs-schools.com

Address: ACS Cobham International SchoolHeywood, Portsmouth Rd Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BLEngland


“It shaped the person I am today.”

Former student of ACS Cobham



Ashford School

“Bringing out the best in everyone through adventurous learning.”

Parents choose Ashford School for many reasons: high achievement at A Level leading to the best UK universities; close attention to the needs of the individual; an orderly, challenging and supportive environment; a wide range of co-curricular activities; and energetic, specialist teachers. We specialise in those subjects that the leading universities value most highly.

At Ashford School we believe that by providing strong pastoral care and a nurturing

environment, we give students the confidence to step out of their comfort zone, and flourish both academically and with their broader interests.

FacilitiesOur facilities include a new sports centre, indoor swimming pools, an AstroTurf for hockey, football, netball and tennis, all-weather netball, basketball and tennis courts, gyms, specialist art, design technology, ICT and science labs, a well-stocked learning centre, a student café and atrium, a dining hall, pupil

common rooms, playing fields and playgrounds for cricket, football and rugby, an auditorium and theatre, and a music school with several performance areas. We are an all-Steinway School.

BoardingAround 160 boarders from around the world make their home here. The school’s boarding houses are located within grounds of over 25 acres and accommodate students from 10 to 18 years.

Head: Mr Michael Hall



Contact: Mrs Rachael Cox, Admissions Registrar

Website: www.ashfordschool.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1233 739030


Address: Ashford School, East HillAshford, Kent, TN24 8PB




Burgess Hill Girls

When your daughter joins Burgess Hill Girls you can be confident of two things: that she will be known for who she is as an individual and she will be provided with an outstanding, transformative education of the whole person.

Our school motto, ‘I am, I can, I should, I will’ underpins our whole approach, identifying and releasing the potential of your daughter as she proceeds,

giving her the very best possible opportunities to become a successful women of the future.

Small and supportive, our boarding community offers a homely, family experience with unique, individual attention given to each girl in our care.

Girls who board have daily contact with their house staff. We have an open door policy; the team is always available to

help; from lending a hand with homework, to running craft clubs or offering a shoulder to cry on if needed. Our house staff are excellent role models to thegirls and help them feel secure and comfortable within a boarding environment.

With all this support, girls very quickly feel at home at Burgess Hill Girls.

Head: Liz Laybourn

School Type: Girls boarding and day

Age Range: 2½–18 years (youngest boarder 11 years)

Contact: Admissions Team

Website: www.burgesshillgirls.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 241050


Address: Burgess Hill GirlsKeymer RoadBurgess HillWest SussexRH15 0EG


“If you are thinking about boarding at Burgess Hill Girls, then I completely 100% recommend it. I absolutely love it and it has changed my life.”

Cathryn, Boarder at Burgess Hill Girls



Dover College

“Dover College is a family. We eat together, pray together and stay together.”

Dover College is aco-educational school forpupils aged 3-18. We are located in a beautiful, historic site with easy access to Central London, the major airports and Eurostar terminals.

We see ourselves as a family and offer a warm welcome as well as exceptional pastoral care. This environment encourages high academic achievement, builds confidence and prepares pupils for adult life.

Under the leadership ofGareth Doodes, since 2015 the College has undergone a transformation, as pupil numbers have increased alongside receiving exemplary inspection reports. Recently, the school received an entirely independent Good Schools Guide Review which demonstrated the progress made and the extraordinary opportunitiesthat the College has.

Its summary was particularly fulsome in its praise. ‘Excellent value for money, something we don’t often say in our line of work; sending your child here will genuinely set them up. But also a place that is human in its outlook, healthy, kind, and vigorous in its quest for excellence. As one student put it, ‘I love it at this school, and I feel privileged to be here.’

Head: Gareth Doodes



Contact: Alison Wilson, Registrar

Website: www.dovercollege.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1304 244 522


Address: Dover CollegeEffi ngham CrescentDoverKentCT17 9RH




Holmewood House

“Holmewood offers a unique education in a safe and supportive environment for children of all ages.”

A parent

Holmewood House is one of the UK’s leading Prep Schools.

It is very much a family school where the richness of relationships between teachers and pupils and excellent teaching allows the children in our care to thrive. Pupils leave us at 13+ to many of the UKs leading Boarding School e.g. Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Eton, Wellington, Charterhouse, Brighton, Benenden, King’s Canterbury and many more.

The facilities in the school are outstanding and similar to those which you might expect to find in a senior school. This, alongside the 32 acres of countryside, allows the children to benefit from a broad and varied curriculum and the caring and supportive boarding community encourages our boarders to make the most of the excellent opportunities available to them.

Head: Mr Scott G Carnochan



Contact: Connie Cherrett, Registrar

Website: www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1892 860 000


Address: Holmewood HouseBarrow LaneLangton GreenRoyal Tunbridge WellsTN3 0EB




Hurtwood House

“A feeling of wonder grabs you as you walk round the performing arts complex.”

(ISI) Independent SchoolsInspectorate Report

Hurtwood House is the only independent boarding school specialising exclusively in the Sixth Form.

It concentrates on the 16–18 age range and offers students a caring, residential structure and a commitment to a complete education where culture, sport, friendship and a full range of extra-curricular activities all play an important part. Hugely successful across the whole range of academic subjects,

Hurtwood House is also widely recognised as having the best Creative and Performing Arts and Media departments in the country and is therefore especially attractive to aspiring actors, directors, film directors, dancers, singers, artists and fashion designers.

Many students now want to leave the traditional school system at 16. They are seeking an environment which is structured and safe, but which

is less institutional and better equipped to provide the challenge and stimulation which they are now ready for, and which is therefore better placed to develop their potential. They also require teaching methods which will prepare them for an increasingly competitive world by developing their initiative and encouraging them to think for themselves.

Head: Cosmo Jackson



Contact: Jan Key, School Secretary

Website: www.hurtwoodhouse.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 279000

Fax: +44 (0) 1483 267586


Address: Hurtwood HouseHolmbury St MaryDorkingSurrey RH5 6NU




Lord Wandsworth College

“All schools say that they try and bring out your strengths, but here they really do it.”

The Good Schools Guide

At LWC, there are five key pillars that inspire our pupils, leaving them with an inner self-confidence, but an outward modesty and adaptability to make a positive difference in the world.

We believe in:

• +1 creating opportunities to make a difference to others

• +2 challenging pupils to be two years ahead academically

• +3 good mental health and wellbeing

• character education

• the pupil voice

Set in 1,200 acres of rolling countryside on the North Hampshire and Surrey border, Lord Wandsworth College provides a safe, secure, wonderfully inspiring and caring learning environment. Indeed, it is hard to imagine that the centre of London is little more than an hour’s drive away.

Our boarding community is strong and there is a full programme of activities, sports and trips at the weekends for the full boarders.

Encouraging every pupil to be as good as they possibly can be, we achieve excellent examination results and create confident, capable, extremely level-headed and happy young people.

Head: Mr Adam Williams



Contact: Mr Peter German, Director of Admissions

Website: www.lordwandsworth.org

Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 860200


Address: Lord Wandsworth CollegeLong SuttonHookHants RG29 1TB




Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International

“London’s leading co-educational day and boarding school for 13 to 18 year olds.”

Mill Hill School is London’s leading co-educational day and boarding school for 13 to 18 year olds, offering GCSE and A Level courses, and forms part of the Mill Hill School Foundation.

Mill Hill School was founded in 1807, when its founders wisely chose its location on the top of a hillside for its fresh air, safety and natural beauty.

Located in 120 acres of beautiful parkland just ten miles to the

north of London, Mill Hill School has an international reputation for excellence which has been built over more than two centuries since its foundation.

The Mount, Mill Hill International School, is located within its own newly refurbished campus just a short walk from the main Mill Hill School site, and its pupils are members of the wider Mill Hill School community. With four dedicated boarding houses

on the Mill Hill School site, International School pupilshave full use of the Senior School’s excellent facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, library, theatre and music department.

The following courses are offered at Mill Hill International: Fast Track English Course, Year 9 Course, Two-Year GCSE Course, One-Year GCSE Course.

Head: Mrs Jane Sanchez (Mill Hill School)Ms Sarah Bellotti (Mill Hill International)


Age Range: 13–18 years (youngest boarder13 years)

Contact: Tony Binns, Registrar

Website: www.millhill.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8959 1176 (Mill Hill School)+44 (0) 20 3826 3333 (Mill Hill International)


Address: Mill Hill SchoolThe RidgewayMill Hill VillageLondon NW7 1QS

The MountMill Hill InternationalMilespit HillMill Hill VillageLondon NW7 2RX


Mill Hill School Mill Hill International School



St Catherine’s, Bramley

“We chose boarding at St Catherine’s for our 4 daughters because we liked the atmosphere and approach which is based on high academic ambition, but also a belief in developingthe whole person.”

Parent (FCO)

St Catherine’s, Bramley, offers an unparalleled educational and boarding experience, setin extensive grounds in the heart of the Surrey Hills, yet within an hour of London and Heathrow and Gatwick International airports.

Girls benefit from outstanding teaching, gaining very impressive results at A Level going onto prestigious universities both in the UK and worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge and US Ivy League institutions. 91% of A Level grades were A*-B in 2018.

Fantastic facilities include an impressive auditorium for drama and musical productions, dance studio, sports hall, fitness suite and indoor swimming pool. We look forward to the opening of our brand new Sixth Form boarding house in 2020.

Our location is perfect; whilst London with its fabulous cultural scene is less than an hour bytrain, we also enjoy close proximity to the stunning coast and countryside Boarders enjoy bright and airy accommodation. They are cared for by professional boarding house staff who are also qualified teachers.

At weekends boarders may enjoy a trip to London, taking in world class museums and galleries, or outings more locally to the cinema or theatre, to historic Portsmouth or vibrant Brighton. A quieter weekend might involve shopping in nearby Guildford, and cooking for friends in the boarding house after an afternoon of archery or ceramics.

As a premier UK girls’ boarding school St Catherine’s boarding fees represent excellent value for money but there are no compromises on educational quality or facilities.

Head: Mrs A.M. Phillips (Cantab)



Contact: Clare Woodgates, Registrar

Website: www.stcatherines.info

Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 899609

Fax: +44 (0) 1483 899608


Address: St Catherine’sStation Road, Bramley Guildford, SurreyGU5 0DF




St George’s Ascot

“One of the leading girls’ schools in the UK, with excellence academically and in the performing and creative arts.”

St George’s, only 30 minutes from London and eight miles from Heathrow, is one of the leading girls’ boarding and day schools in the UK.

Deliberately small, every girl at St George’s is known individually and supported by a close network of teaching and pastoral staff who focus on enabling every student to excel not only academically, but also to develop their creative, physical, spiritual and imaginative interests.

Examination results are excellent with St George’s aiming to help the girls achieve 1-1.5 grades higher at GCSE and A Level.

Boarding is homely and comfortable and an experienced team of House Staff organise an array of weekend trips and excursions. Socially the girls regularly mix with boys at Eton College, Winchester and Harrow.

The Arts are fabulous with facilities including a 350 seat theatre, separate drama studio and dance studio and singers perform at Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s. Many budding artists gain places at prestigious universities.

Lacrosse, netball, tennis, swimming, athletics, rounders, squash and polo are all played competitively and facilities are extensive.

Head: Liz Hewer



Contact: Kerry Bertram, Director of Admissions and Marketing

Website: www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 629 920


Address: St George’s AscotWells LaneAscotBerkshireSL5 7DZ




St Lawrence College

“Absolutely stunning! – outstanding boarding facilities and a calm and safe oasis of learning.”

We welcome full boarding pupils from 7 to 18 years to our beautiful site within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Ramsgate in South-East England.

Founded in 1879, the school is home to 650 pupils from all over the world and has a real family atmosphere, with a strongsense of community based on Christian foundations.

Boarding is central to the school’s life and a massive programme of investment has created some

truly remarkable facilities for our boarders, with all rooms en-suite.

Academic standards are high, and an extensive choice of GCSEs and A-levels are offered, with an excellent success rate of pupils going on to their first choice university, including Oxbridge.

Sporting facilities are exceptional and include a magnificent Sports Centre and an Olympic standard hockey pitch. Music and drama flourish, enhanced by the school’s own theatre.

Boarders can use all of the facilities in the evenings and at weekends and benefit from an extensive extra-curricular activities programme.

The school runs its own airport transfer service to Gatwickand Heathrow. London is only 75 minutes away via direct high speed train from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International.

Head: Mr Antony Spencer



Contact: Dr David Smith, Registrar

Website: www.slcuk.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 572 931

Fax: +44 (0) 1843 572 901


Address: St Lawrence CollegeCollege RoadRamsgateKent CT11 7AE




“At The Oratory we offer an education that prepares our pupils for the world and truly sets them apart.”

The Oratory is an HMC Roman Catholic independent boarding and day school. From September 2020, The Oratory will become a co-educational school, welcoming girls and boys from the age of 11 to 18.

Established in 1859, we provide a first class traditional British boarding school experience. The majority of our pupils are from the UK so English is spoken all the time, therefore our international pupils get the very best of a British education in the UK.

Set on a large 100 acre country estate in the Oxfordshire

countryside, we offer the best of both worlds, easily accessible routes to London and major airports, yet breath-taking surroundings.

Despite being a broadly non-selective school, we have very high academic standards and are positioned in the top 3% of schools nationally for value-added at A Level.

However, an Oratory education is about developing our young people in a much wider sense than exam results alone can demonstrate. Being a vibrant boarding community our

weekends are as busy as the week with a packed programme of activities organised by our House families. Our pupils also enjoy a variety of cultural, sporting, and charitableactivities through ourco-curricular programme.

As a Catholic school that welcomes pupils of all faiths or none, visitors often comment on the inclusive family atmosphere of our school. We offer a nurturing educational environment where children can thrive in the stability of friends and teachers.

Head: Joe Smith BA MEd

School Type: Boys boarding and dayCo-educational from 2020


Contact: Janet Martin, Registrar

Website: www.oratory.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 683 500


Address: The Oratory SchoolWoodcoteReading RG8 0PJ


The Oratory School



The Royal Masonic School for Girls

Situated in 315 acres of stunning parkland setting just 20 minutes from London Heathrow Airport, RMS for Girls is a thriving day and boarding school where ambitious and enthusiastic girls receive the very best educational and pastoral care. Boarding houses are located at the heart of the school, and staff are very experienced in looking after the needs of overseas students.

RMS is one of the oldest girls’ schools in the country and its

proud heritage sits alongside outstanding modern facilities, innovative teaching and a wide curriculum to form and exceptional and inspiring environment in which to live and learn. Our huge campus is home to a wide range of excellent facilities for academic study, sport, performing and creative arts.We help girls to identify their talents and develop their interests, challenging and supporting them to be the best they can be inall they do.

Whilst results are important and our students achieve excellent grades (in 2018 50% of A Level grades were A*/A), as a school we place emphasis on the process of learning; girls here receive a complete education that goes far beyond merely teaching the examinationsyllabus; we help girls become confident, well-balanced and emotionally intelligent young women ready for the next stage of their education.

Head: Mr Kevin Carson


Age Range: 4–18 years (youngest boarder 8 years)Mixed pre-school (aged 2–4)

Contact: Mrs Diane Weir, Assistant Registrar

Website: www.rmsforgirls.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1923 725 354

Fax: +44 (0) 1923 896 729


Address: The Royal Masonic SchoolRickmansworth ParkRickmansworthHertsWD3 4HF


“RMS offers a nurturing, inclusive and supportive environment where each child is esteemed as an individual, capable of success.”



Woldingham School

“A happy and successful school developing confident, compassionate and courageous young women.”

Founded in 1842, Woldingham is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18. It is a Catholic school which welcomes girls of all faiths or none.

Set in 700 acres of beautiful countryside, Woldingham is just 20 miles from London and45 and 20 minutes from Heathrow and Gatwickairports respectively.

Woldingham has an excellent record of GCSE and A Level results and students go on to top universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Groupand overseas.

Education extends well beyond the classroom and girls take part in a range of activities - over80 extra-curricular clubs take place each week. Athletes compete at local, regional and national level; artists enjoy the purpose-built art studio; and the

Performing Arts Centre boastsa 600-seat auditorium.

Boarding facilities are excellent, with small dormitories for younger girls and individual bedrooms from Year 10 upwards. Boarders are both local and international and Woldingham is proud of its diverse mix of over 30 different nationalities. Girls learn respect for all and are well prepared for the increasingly global careers market ahead of them.

Head: Mrs Alex Hutchinson

School Type: Girls, boarding and day


Contact: Mrs Linda Underwood,Admissions Registrar

Website: www.woldinghamschool.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1883 654206

Fax: +44 (0) 1883 650432


Address: Woldingham SchoolMarden ParkWoldinghamSurrey, CR3 7YA



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Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS)

“Independent co-education from ages 2-18 years in an idyllic location on the South Coast of England.”

Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) supplies the very best in independent co-education, day and boarding, from age 2-18.

BCS recognises that academic success is vitally important in education and is a central component to the opportunities our pupils enjoy once they leave the School. Universities and employers increasingly demand a wide range of skills and experiences, and BCS now has a greater responsibility more

than ever to focus on the overall development of their pupils.

At BCS we pride ourselves on our ability to ‘add value’ to each pupil’s education from 2 years old all the way up to A level. Individual needs are catered from across age groups, and girls and boys of differing abilities and interests flourish in our school environment.

BCS Sports Academy is a unique programme whereby pupils can

combine their studies with high level coaching from professionals in a number of sports. A personal school timetable gives talented sportsmen and women the opportunity to receive both coaching and an excellent education in school hours thus allowing for a life outside of school and training. BCS have unique links with both Premiership Football & Rugby Clubs.

Head: Mr Russell Slatford MA (Cantab)



Contact: Admissions Registrar

Website: bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 436550


Address: BCSCollege RoadSouthbourneBournemouthDorset, BH5 2DY



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Dauntsey’s

“...the school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confident, skilled young people who are very well equippedfor the next stage oftheir education.”

ISI Inspection Report 2018

Dauntsey’s is a leadingco-educational boarding and day school for 11–18 year olds located on the northern edge of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

Academic endeavour is at the heart of the School and it is expected that pupils will leave with strong examination results and a love of learning. Curiosity and a spirit of adventure are also encouraged to ensure that all pupils make the most

of the many opportunities on offer. Drama, music, art and sport all flourish and the rural surroundings providean ideal setting for many outdoor activities.

The School community is lively, creative and caring; it is a happy place with a strong family atmosphere, where friendship matters and where the courteous informality between staff and pupils is highly valued.

“I believe if we get the environment of the School right, where courtesy, consideration for others and kindness are valued above all else, then every single one of our pupils will grow up in a tolerant and harmonious atmosphere where they are happy, stimulated and inspiredto succeed.” (Head Master,Mark Lascelles)

Head: Mr Mark Lascelles



Contact: Mrs Jo Sagers, Registrar

Website: www.dauntseys.org

Telephone: +44 (0) 1380 814500

Fax: +44 (0) 1380 814501


Address: Dauntsey’s SchoolHigh Street West LavingtonDevizes Wiltshire SN10 4HE




Downside School

“Downside School: beyond expectationand miles fromthe ordinary.”

Founded in 1606, Downside School is a leading,forward-thinking schoolfor girls and boys based just25 minutes from the famous World Heritage City of Bath.The School is home to340 pupils where boardingand day pupils share six Houses, four for boys and two for girls.

The School is set in 500 acres of beautiful English countryside and has extensive facilities including

an indoor pool, a Mac Suite for music, a 400-seat theatre and a recording studio. Pupils benefit from the boarding ethos of the School, whether they are full boarders, as the majority are or day pupils, who are fully and positively integrated, with all that means in terms of friendships, independence and life skills.

Downside is a Catholic School, yet open and welcoming tonon-Catholics, who feel

encouraged by our approach to education and the values we live by. We are uncompromising in the pursuit of academic excellence. Pupils perform extremely well in the core facilitating subjects, vital to a good university place. A longer day at a boarding school gives more teaching time to all pupils, and small class sizes mean more individual attention from our dedicated teaching staff.

Head: Mr Andrew Hobbs



Contact: Issy Hartnell, Registrar

Website: www.downside.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1761 235103


Address: Downside SchoolStratton-on-the-FosseSomersetBA3 4RJUK




Kingswood School, Bath

“Where all round education is important.”

Providing our pupils with a busy active social life, coupled with strong pastoral care and support when required, is very much part of the school ethos.

Rated as ‘excellent’ in every aspect of its recent Inspection Report, this high achieving school offers outstanding facilities, over 100 co-curricular activities every week, an extensive sports programme at weekends and the opportunity to create lifelong friendships.

With over 215 acres of beautiful parkland, and only a ten minute walk to the stunning centre of Bath, Kingswood really has the best of both worlds – a safe and secure environment coupled with lots to do!

We believe that every individual child has their own unique talents and abilities and Kingswood’s dedicated and caring staff are committed to encouraging pupils in every way.

Developing children beyond the academic and giving them an all-round education is truly important here and you will feel the atmosphere of enthusiasm, enjoyment and a respect for others when you visit.

The best way to understand our School is to come and visit. Please do get in touch to arrange a visit and we will look forward to welcoming you.

Head: Mr Simon Morris


Age Range: 9 months –18 years (youngest boarder 7 years)

Contact: Mrs Diane Patterson

Website: www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 734210


Address: Kingswood School, BathLansdownBathSomersetBA1 5RG




Monkton Combe School

“Far and away, Monkton knocked spots off every other school in terms of ambience, attention to detail and pastoral care.”

(Former parent)

Monkton Combe School, just a mile from the World Heritage City of Bath, is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2–18.

We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care. At Monkton, we are setting standards for life; giving young people the qualities of character they need to become trusted employees, inspiring leaders, valued friends and loving parents.

A remarkable boarding culture

Boarding is at the very heart of Monkton, and the unique atmosphere of the School is enjoyed by boarders and day pupils alike. All the houses reflect the spirit and ethos of the School, but each exudes its own personality generated by its pupils, houseparents and staff. The vast majority of our boarders reside at the school full-time.

Busy days and full weekends

One of Monkton’s strengths is the breadth of activities available to pupils at weekends – in fact, many of our day pupils will spend all weekend at school just so they can join in the lively Monkton social life. As well as the mainstream sports - rugby, cricket, tennis, hockey, rowing - there are over 50 extra-curricular clubs and activities that run seven days a week.

Head: Mr Christopher Wheeler



Contact: Carole Heritage, Registrar

Website: www.monktoncombeschool.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 721133

Fax: +44 (0) 1225 721181


Address: Monkton Combe SchoolMonkton CombeBathBA2 7HG




Mount Kelly

“Our education stands apart in the values and attitudes of its young men and women. Compassion, tolerance, kindness, integrity and a generosity of Spirit underpin a determined dedication to academic excellence.”

Guy Ayling, Head Master.

Mount Kelly, set on the edge of Dartmoor National Park between Exeter and Plymouth, combines academic excellence with an outstanding range of learning opportunities outside the classroom and exceptional pastoral care.

The School, for girls and boys aged between 3 and 18, offers both day and full boarding provision and currently has600 pupils.

Children at Mount Kelly are nurtured, guided and inspired to develop their own skills and interests in small classes that offer an exceptional degree of individual focus. Each pupil is cared for by a Housemaster or mistress and assigned a dedicated tutor who oversees their academic, pastoral and co-curricular progress. The School’s comprehensive tutoring system produces happy pupils who are confident, well-rounded and ambitious. The School offers

minibus transfer services and is well connected to major cities and transport hubs including London, Heathrow.

“An inspirationallearning environment.”Good Schools Guide 2015

“There is a true family atMount Kelly. My son hassuch a wonderful networkof staff and friends whosupport him academically and generally at the school.”A parent

Head: Guy Ayling



Contact: Vanessa Bowles, Director of Marketing and Admissions

Website: www.mountkelly.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1822 813 193


Address: Mount KellyParkwood RoadTavistockDevon PL19 0HZ




Plymouth College

“At Plymouth College, we believe our purpose is to educate, enrich and empower every single one of our pupils.”

The school has the highest academic value-added scores in the area, including both state and independent sectors.

Our Pre-Med programme regularly achieves a 100% success rate for students applying to medical school with the destination of choice for most students being a Russell Group University, American orOxbridge Universities.

Over the last decade, Plymouth College has carved itself a reputation as being a world-leading school for performance sport. Its impressive accolades

and achievements by students, while still at school, include Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth champions at both junior and senior levels.

As Great Britain’s leading swimming school, it is no surprise that swimmers come to us from all over the world. We are able to offer a unique programme, run in partnership with leading British swimming club, Plymouth Leander, that allows young athletes to flourish in the pool and in the classroom. As well as Olympic and World titles, we have had gold medallists at every

major international competition at both senior and junior levels. Many records have been broken along the way, and our swimmers have regular selections for Great Britain as well as overseas and home nations swim teams.

Plymouth College is a unique school nestled within Britain’s Ocean City, surrounded by the sea and the national park of Dartmoor. This allows the school to provide an unrivalled outdoor education provision including: Sailing; Coast Steering; Duke of Edinburgh’s and Ten Tors.

Head: Jonathan Cohen



Contact: Nicholas Michie-Carr, Head of Admissions

Website: www.plymouthcollege.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1752 505115


Address: Plymouth CollegeFord Park RoadPlymouthPL4 6RN




Taunton School

“We challenge, inspire and nurture young people to succeed in a global community.”

Head: Mr Lee Glaser

School Type: Co-educational boarding, dayand international


Contact: Georgia Young, Admissions Manager

Website: www.tauntonschool.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1823 703737


Address: Taunton SchoolStaplegrove Road, TauntonSomerset, TA2 6AD


Taunton School is a traditional co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 0-18 years.

Taunton School is set in a spacious 56 acre campus in Somerset, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The School combines original 1847 architecture with modern facilities including swimming pools, fitness suite, well-equipped art studios and latest DT suites with 3D printers.

Taunton School offers a rangeof study programmes in the Sixth Form including:

• IB Diploma (It is anIB World School)

• A Levels – a choice of over24 to choose from

• Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport in Exercise Science and BTEC Business

High expectations of effort and achievement in every area of school life enables students leaving Taunton School to go on to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge.

Taunton School International was established to provide an intensive One Year GCSE/PreIB programme for international students wishing to complete their education in a British school. Students can study up to 8 GCSEs in one year, with over 23 examinable subjects to choose from, including Design & Technology and Dance.

Taunton School International Middle School was opened in 2012 for students aged 7-14, providing an intensive education in the English Language alongside core subjects. This is a ‘stepping stone’ course, ranging in length from one term to one year, providing students with the necessary academic, extra-curricular and social skills to make the smooth transitioninto a British Preparatory or Senior School.

During the summer holidays Taunton School International runs a range of Summer School courses for 2 weeks+, providing preparation for entry into British Boarding Schools.



Warminster School

“Our pupils benefit from a broadand rounded education in a caring and tight-knit community.”

Warminster is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in theSouth West of England.

Our aim is simple: to inspire a life-long love of learning in those around us. So every day we use our expertise, ingenuity and enthusiasm to do just that.All children enjoy and are goodat something; a school’s job isto help them find and nurture their talents.

Young people today face an unpredictable world but there are certain timeless aspects of a genuine education. We place strong emphasis on character and values and we want our pupils to leave as well-rounded, well-mannered, self-confident, articulate and fundamentally decent people with a sense of duty and integrity. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive pastoral environment for our pupils.

A wide range of co-curricular opportunities and experiences are on offer, and foster a culture of enthusiasm, optimism and ‘getting stuck in’. We prepare pupils for life beyond school - at university and in the world of work. Most of all, we are a community, in which each boy and girl is valued and nurtured on the basis of who they are, whatever their age, natural giftsor background.

Head: Mr Matt Williams



Contact: Fiona Beach-MacGeagh, Head of Admissions

Website: www.warminsterschool.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1985 210160


Address: Warminster SchoolChurch StreetWarminsterWiltsBA12 8PJ




West Buckland School

“A consistent track record of academic success, a beautiful rural location and exceptional facilities.”

Described as “a gem of a school in an outstanding location”and shortlisted for the TES Boarding School of the year 2019, West Buckland School, founded in 1858 is set in 90 acres of stunning countryside close to the spectacular Atlantic coast in South West England.

In recent years, over £14 million has been spent on the facilities, which include, most recently, a Sixth Form co-educational

boarding house with 70 en suite single bedrooms, as well as a state-of-the-art library and study centre. These, along with the outstanding Art and Design Technology building and first-class sporting complex, are amongst the best to be found in any school in the region.

The school is lively and vibrant with a strong and well-supported boarding community which enjoy a friendly and welcoming

environment and benefit from a busy weekend and evening programme of activities. In addition, we benefit from having students from around 18 nationalities who enjoy excellent pastoral care and free transport service to Heathrow airport.

The school has enjoyed a strong academic track record for many years, making it by far the most successful school in the area.

Head: Phillip Stapleton, BSc MA Ed MBA MRSC



Contact: Ms Melanie Tennant

Website: www.westbuckland.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1598 760 178


Address: West Buckland SchoolBarnstapleDevonEX32 0SXUnited Kingdom


"A passion for sport."


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Bromsgrove School

“Flair, Discipline, Academic Rigour.”

Pupils come to Bromsgrove not just because A Level and International Baccalaureate are taught superbly, but because sport is phenomenal and the arts fizz.

It’s a passionate place with a dash of pizzazz to boot. With over500 full time boarders from the age of 7, life at Bromsgrove is never dull.The Saturday activity programme and Sunday boarders’ trips allow pupils to participatein a huge variety of extra-curricular activities.

Bromsgrove has probably built more boarding houses in the last few years than any other School in the country. With two new girls’ boarding houses, a new Prep School boarding house and a new wings on the Sixth Form boarding house, Bromsgrove offers both facilities and pastoral care of the very highest standard.

Pupils can join Bromsgrove at any age between 7 and 16 with main entry points being at 7, 11, 13 and 16. Individual visits are encouraged. Entrance to the school is by test

and school reports. Pupils who join in Year 7 are guaranteed a Senior School place two years later. The knowledge of this continuity is often vital for expatriate and overseas parents when planning their children’s education. Please contact the Admissions office for details.

Head: Mr Peter Clague



Contact: Miss Rachel Scannell, Assistant Head, Admissions

Website: www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1527 579 679


Address: Bromsgrove SchoolWorcester RoadBromsgroveWorcestershireB61 7DU



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Dean Close School

“Dean Close School combines strong pastoral care and Christian values with high academic standards and state-of-the-art facilities.”

Set in 50 acres of beautiful grounds, Dean Close School is a long established co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2–18 years.

The School believes that education is as much about building character and relationships as it is aboutgaining knowledge.

The School is renowned for focusing on individual development, helping to nurture each child’s strengths and talents. The small classes and

excellent learning facilities ensure consistently high academic results.

A strong tradition of music, art, sport and drama and a wide spectrum of co-curricular activities make it possible for every child to achieve success and confidence.

The School has excellent facilities including a 550-seat professional theatre, amphitheatre, 2 water based Astroturf pitches, a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor rifle range, dance studio and fully equipped

gymnasium. The Prep School has a state-of-the-art theatre, music school and classroom block. DCS is a Christian School with a warm, caring family atmosphere where individuality is cherished. The School has a community of around 370 boarders who live in bespoke boys’ and girls’ houses. There is also a mixed junior boarding house designed specifically for children aged 7-10 years. There is a thriving boarding community on weekends as 90% of boarders are full-time.

Heads: Bradley Salisbury (Senior School) Paddy Moss (Prep School)



Contact: Kelly Serjeant

Website: www.deanclose.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 258000

Fax: +44 (0) 1242 258004


Address: Dean Close School Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GloucestershireGL51 6HE



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Malvern College

Malvern College motto “Sapiens qui prospicit” meaning “Wise is the person who looks ahead.”

Malvern College is one of the Great British public schools, with a heritage steeped in ambition and innovation. Today we are a family of confident and inspiring co-educational boarding and day schools for students age 7 to 18.

Together with our associated prep schools: The Downs Malvern and Abberley Hall School, our students strive to become

academically accomplished and intellectually curious, and grow to be self-assured and resilient young men and women, comfortable in their own skin, secure in their own abilities, and with the broader skills necessary to get on with, work with, and lead others in a rapidly changing world.

• Our Malvern Qualities – a set of well tested values that we live, work and study by.

• Academic excellence - developing a love of learning and intellectual curiosity. We offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma, A level, Pre- Sixth Form programme as well as (I)GCSE studies.

• Beyond the Classroom – an extensive co-curricular programme which encourages individual personal growth, leadership and challenge.

Head: Mr Keith Metcalfe (MC)Mr Sam Cook (TDM)Mr Will Lockett (AHS)


Age Range: 13–18 (MC)7–13 (TDM & AHS)

Contact: Miss Annalouise McQuilkin, Admissions Manager (MC)Mrs Katherine Cox,Registrar (TDM)Mrs Victoria Heath,Registrar (AHS)

Website: www.malverncollege.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 581 500

Email: [email protected] [email protected]@abberleyhall.co.uk

Address: Malvern CollegeCollege Road, Malvern Worcestershire WR14 3DF

KEY TO CONTACT INFORMATION(MC) Malvern College(TDM) The Downs Malvern(AHS) Abberley Hall School



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Oakham School

“This is a clear-eyed, energetic, forward-thinking school.”


Oakham School provides the choices, opportunities and experiences for every pupil to follow their own individual educational journey.

Whether this choice be Academic - 24 IGCSE/GCSEs on offer in addition to A Levels, IB Diploma and BTec in the Sixth Form - or within the huge sporting and activity programme. We fully recognise learning occurs both in and out of the classroom. Our holistic approach to education ensures pupils leave as effective and independent learners, well equipped with the skills and personal traits to thrive in an ever changing world.

Our award winning Careers Department supports tutors and house staff with excellent guidance, 70% of students leave for Russell Group Universities. In addition to Academic achievement the school is known nationally for its sporting and musical achievements.

Oakham has a strong reputation for providing excellent pastoral care, the school has a supportive, nurturing ethos. The House structure with small tutor groups ensures all pupils are encouraged to fully challenge themselves recognising the layers of available support.

Oakham is a small, relatively affluent market town in the heart of England which helps to provide a safe environment for all students. The beautifully green campus is just a few minutes’ walk from Oakham’s town centre, whilst Oakham’s excellent road and rail links mean that London, Birmingham and Cambridge are all within easy reach. Students also benefit from the School’s location close to Rutland Water, in the heart of safe, rural England.

To find out more visit www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Head: Mr Henry Price MA (Oxon)



Contact: Nigel Paddock, Registrar

Website: www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1572 758758

Fax: +44 (0) 1572 758818


Address: Oakham SchoolChapel Close, OakhamRutland LE15 6DT



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Rendcomb College

Head: Mr Rob Jones (BA)



Contact: Jochen Pichler,International Admissions Registrar

Website: www.rendcombcollege.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1285 831213 (Reception)+44 (0) 1285 832325 (Int. Admissions)


Address: Rendcomb CollegeRendcombCirencesterGloucestershire GL7 7HA


“Pupils both past and present talk fondly of the Rendcomb family.”

Your adventure starts here…

Our mission is to develop thoughtful, adventurous and academically ambitious young people who are life-long learners. We aim to prepare our pupils with the character and skills to succeed in the ever-changing world after school and their onward journey in life.

Our pupils have the freedomto experience, explore and enquire about the world around them.We encourage independence and tolerance within ‘The Rendcomb Family’.

• ‘Rendcomb Family’;supportive, caring and nurturing environment.

• A Level Results 2018.78% A*-C grades.

• 95% of pupils secured their chosen University.

• Leavers destinations2016-18 include Oxford, Durham, Bath, Exeter, Imperial College London, King’s College London Liverpool, Warwick, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Keele.

• Top independent school inthe county for Value Added and 4th in the UK.

• Academic Tutors forevery pupil.

• Pupils in Year 10 and above benefit from their own single study bedroom, with shared bathroom facilities.

• Science Laboratories that reach the gold standard of teaching.

• £3.3 million pound Performing Arts Centre now open: 350 seater auditorium, dance studio and Drama classroom.

• New boarding house scheduled for Sept 2019.

• New Sixth Form and Medical Centre scheduled for Jan 2020.

• 90 minutes from London Heathrow with airport transfers available.


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The National Mathematics and Science College

“Every day my daughter is excited about her studies.”

A parent

The National Mathematics and Science College (NMSC), is a prestigious sixth form college where international students receive the best preparation possible for entry to - and success at- the world’s leading universities. We welcome students who are passionate about mathematics and science.

Highlights:

• Progression to leading universities including Cambridge, Oxford and LSE

• STEM centre of excellence

• 100% grade A/A* Mathematics A level 2017 & 2018

• Short Half Terms – no need to return home. Accommodation, guardianship, care and meals are provided throughout all half term breaks and Final Easter Break in Year 2.

Leadership Programme - Our unique Leadership Programme equips students with the skills they will need as future leaders in their chosen field - medicine, engineering, computing, AI, finance, economics, and science (to name a few).

Pre-Med pathway – Our pathway includes medical work experience placements, Interview practice, BMAT /UKCAT preparation

and practice and individualised guidance and support everystep of the way.

Accommodation - Modern Hall of Residence in central Coventry - All bedrooms are single occupancy with en-suite, and 24/7 care and supervision. Family homestay also available - families accredited by Aegis. Transport between accommodation and school block, Weekly PE and gym membership included.

Located in a leafy academic hub adjacent to Warwick University with excellent connections: Birmingham International Airport (20 minutes) Heathrow (1hr).

Head: Ms Antonia Giovanazzi

School Type: International Sixth Form


Contact: Veronique Robinson

Website: natmatsci.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 2475 092950


Address: The National Mathematicsand Science CollegeThe Oaks, 2 Westwood WayCoventry, CV4 8JB



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Culford School

“Pupils and parents alike rate the school highly.”


Culford is an independent boarding and day school for700 boys and girls aged 1 to 18 years and is set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland. Culford is 3 miles from the historic market town ofBury St Edmunds, close to Cambridge, and convenientto Stansted (1 hour), Gatwickand Heathrow airports(both 2 hours).

Culford combines the warmth and individual attention of a small community with the wider educational opportunities of a

larger school; our aim is to provide an education that is challenging, enriching, and fun and prepares pupils to be ready for life.

High quality and enthusiastic teaching is supported by superb academic, sporting, and boarding facilities including: a new library, a studio theatre, a superb indoor and outdoor tennis centre, 25m pool and state-of-the-art golf facilities with an indoor TRACKMAN® swing analysis suite. Sports and activities are an integral part of our offerings, and academic excellence is

supported by individualised attention and encouragement. High performance programmes in football, tennis, golf and swimming give athletes the opportunity to focus both on their sport and education at this important time in their development.

Recent ISA inspections have rated our Senior School teaching, pastoral care, and boarding as “Excellent”. We offer a broad range of GCSE and A level subjects and leavers progressto top universities in the UKand abroad.

Head: Mr Julian Johnson-Munday

School Type:

Co-educational boarding and day


Contact: Maura Power, International Registrar

Website: www.culford.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1284 385308

Fax: +44 (0) 1284 385513


Address: Culford SchoolBury St EdmundsSuffolkIP28 6TX



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Royal Hospital School

“Navigating Success.”

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, the Royal Hospital School provides a full and broad education enriched by its naval heritage and fit for the modern world.

“We inspire our pupils to have the courage and commitment to be ambitious for their futures, whichever path they choose. Everyone can achieve the most exceptional things but we are all different. That is why we focus on the individual, getting

to know every one of our pupils and finding out what motivates them. By understanding a young person’s strengths we can help them to make the right choices at the right time, navigating them through their critical, formative years and ensuring that their education becomes the foundation for happiness and success.”Simon Lockyer, Headmaster

As well as a balanced and enriched academic curriculum, the School has an established

reputation for musical excellence, outstanding sports facilities including an RYA Sailing Academy and the Graham Napier Cricket Academy, a large and committed CCF contingent and the opportunity to pursue a huge range of interests and activities.

With 450 full boarders, there is a real sense of purpose and community where every child feels nurtured, supported and encouraged.

Head: Mr Simon Lockyer, Bsc, MEd



Contact: Emily Allinson, Registrar (International)

Website: www.royalhospitalschool.org

Telephone: +44 (0) 1473 326136

Fax: +44 (0) 1473 326213


Address: Royal Hospital School HolbrookSuffolk IP9 2RX



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St Joseph’s College

St Joseph’s College offers a traditional British educationand pathway through to the UK’s top universities.

The school is located on a beautiful, 60-acre, enclosed campus above the market town of Ipswich, in between Cambridge and London, and close to all major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City.

The school has achieved the top rating possible from the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which has rated it:

• EXCELLENT forpupil achievement

• EXCELLENT forpersonal development

• EXCELLENT for the quality of its boarding care & provision

Students live in a very safe and structured environment, with a strong emphasis on academic study and the developmentof their interests, talents and social skills. The majority of pupils at St Joseph’s College are from the UK, with a smaller percentage coming from various parts of Europe, Asia and Africa.

We offer full, weekly and flexi-boarding, as well as ‘home stay’ for students who are 16-years-old and above. Many parents and students see boarding atSt Joseph’s as a ‘stepping stone’ to university.

The College has a warm and friendly ethos based on Christian values. It has high expectations of its students, both academically and socially, and offers a wide range of courses, including GCSE, IGCSE, Pre A-level, BTEC, A-level and EPQ. It also prepares international students for their IELTS examinations.

“An all-through independent education - meeting the needs of each student’s mind, heart, body and spirit.”

Head: Mrs D Clarke - BA (Hons) NPQH



Contact: The admissions team

Website: www.stjos.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1473 690281

Fax: +44 (0) 1473 694597


Address: St Joseph’s CollegeBelstead Road, IpswichSuffolk IP2 9DR



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Ashville College

“Better versions of ourselves.”

Ashville College is a leading Methodist independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3–19. Ashville offers an outstanding education, in and out of the classroom.

Boarding has been a central part of Ashville since it was founded in 1877. Today 140 years later Ashville’s 21st century teaching and facilities make it one of the leading co-educational

independent schools in theUK and home to 100 boarders from countries worldwide as well as 770 day pupils.

Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, try out new activities and venture outside of their comfort zone. The small nature of each boarding house enables children across ages and nationalitiesto mix together.

The 64 acre campus is within easy access to the thriving town of Harrogate, voted one ofthe happiest and safest placesto live in the UK, and situated only a few miles from the Yorkshire Dales.

Boarding at Ashville enables every child to find their niche, leaving confident, happy, well rounded and with very fond memories of their time here.

Head: Mr RN Marshall



Contact: Fiona Wooley, Director of Admissions

Website: www.ashville.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 724863


Address: Ashville CollegeGreen LaneHarrogateNorth YorkshireHG2 9JP



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Dallam School

“Dallam provides outstanding education and boarding to UK and EU citizens.”

With examination results amongst the best in thecounty and a good Ofsted rating for boarding, Dallam is a popular choice for students wanting a top UK state boarding school. On the fringes of the Lake District but within easy reach of Manchester International Airport, it has an ideal, rural location.

Dallam boasts £12m of new buildings and students are always busy with an extensive extra-curricular programme of sports, arts and outdoor activities.

At 1000 students, including a Sixth Form of 250, the school is small enough for everybody to be known as an individual but large enough to offer a wide range of courses, including GCSE,

A Level and the International Baccalaureate. There is a distinctive international ethos and emphasis on creativity, service and outdoor challenge throughout the curriculum.

Available only to UK and EU citizens, fees are much lower than similar independent schools because tuition is paid for by the state.

Head: Mr N Whittle



Contact: Jenny Cole, Boarding Registrar

Website: www.dallam.eu

Telephone: +44 (0) 15395 65966

Fax: +44 (0) 15395 65175


Address: Dallam School MilnthorpeCumbriaLA7 7DD



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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

“Outstandingfor boarding.”Ofsted

“A buoyant, selective grammar with a big reputation.”Good Schools Guide

State day and boarding school for boys 11-18. Co-educational Sixth Form.

We are one of the UK’s top grammar schools. As a state school, education is free for all pupils. We are a successful state boarding school, rated as ‘outstanding’ across all categories by Ofsted. Boarding costs only about a third of the fees payable at independent schools.

The atmosphere at LRGS is vibrant, inspiring – and fun!

Our pupils go on to the most competitive universities,including Oxbridge.

We have excellent travel links; Lancaster is under 2½ hours by train from London and we are on a direct train line from Manchester airport.

There are 1100 pupils at the school, including 160 boarders and a thriving Sixth Form of 350 students. We welcome boys as day and boarding pupils at Year 7-11 and welcome girls and

boys into Sixth Form as day and boarding students. We challenge the brightest pupils in the North West of England, along with boarders from further afield, to fulfil their potential.

The values central to Lancaster Royal Grammar School are those of academic and extra-curricular excellence and opportunity, within a diverse and tolerant community: these form the best possible foundation for future life.

Head: Dr C J Pyle

School Type: Boys boarding 11–16 and co-educational boarding atSixth Form


Contact: Emma Jones, Marketing Manager

Website: www.lrgs.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1524 580600


Address: Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolEast RoadLancasterLA1 3EF


Praesis ut Prosis -Lead in Order to Serve


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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate

“To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have.”

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate comprises of four individual schools for students from 5 through to 19 years old each with its unique qualities.

Situated in the North Yorkshire countryside, just outside thecity of York, our location provides a very safe environment for our students to study and to live. There are strong academic standards across the collegiate, and students are encouragedto have high expectationsfor their achievements andcareer prospects.

There is a comprehensive curriculum available, enabling students to pursue their interests and aspirations. The College is ranked 8th in the UK for A level results with 96.2% A*/B, and the Faculty A level results were 91.7% A*/B. The Collegiate was recently inspected by the ISI and awarded the highest possible mark of “Excellent” across all its schools, the highest possible standard. Our superb boarding accommodation is probably the finest in Europe. Sixth Form students have modern en-suite apartment-style accommodation with a plasmaTV and mini kitchen.

There are excellent sports facilities with a large Sports Hall, an indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and a 140 station Fitness Centre. The brand-new outdoor facilities are exceptional with professional standard grass, and Astro Turf sports pitches all with state-of-the-art LED floodlighting. Students can compete in a variety of sports, including football, basketball,tennis and athletics. We offerover 150 co-curricular activities weekly providing depth and diversity to complement the academic curriculum.

Head: Mr. Steven Jandrell



Contact: Mr. Tom Whitehouse, Admissions Manager – EMEA

Website: www.qe.org

Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 333330

Fax: +44 (0) 1423 331444


Address: Queen Ethelburga’sThe CollegiateThorpe UnderwoodYork YO26 9SS England



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Ripon Grammar School

“Choosing to board at Ripon Grammar School is the best decision I ever made.”

One of the oldest grammar schools in the country and one of the top state boarding schools in the UK, Ripon Grammar School is set in beautiful grounds at the heart of the small cathedral cityof Ripon in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Large enough to challenge but small enough to know every student by name, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong, caring school community within

which every individual can thrive – in and out of the classroom. Both our boarding and education are rated outstanding by Ofsted and we are delighted to have retained The Sunday Times ‘Top performing state school in the North’ title for the last six years. We are also in the top 2% of UK state schools for pupil progress from age 11-16. At RGS, education comes free, so boarding typically costs only a third of independent school fees. Five miles from the

A1 and 23 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport, London is just over two hours away by train from nearby Thirsk. Do come and visit. A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits you.

‘ Ripon Grammar School is a ‘can do, will do’ school, with friendly, courteous, articulate and insightful students who are confident, without being arrogant, and have a real pride in their school.’

Good Schools Guide

Head: Jonathan Webb

School Type:

Co-educational boarding and day


Contact: Marita Murray, Head of boarding

Website: ripongrammar.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1765 602647


Address: Ripon Grammar School 16, Clotherholme Road, RiponNorth Yorkshire UKHG4 2DG



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Rossall School

“Rossall is a warm, inclusive and remarkably happy place to be.”

Good Schools Guide

Set on an historic 160 acre campus on the picturesque Lancashire coastline, Rossall is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational boarding and day schools, where boys and girls aged 2–18 are nurtured in a safe, secure and supportive environment.

Here pupils enjoy learning and living in a friendly, busy and challenging atmosphere in the classroom, after school and at weekends. The sense of community that defines the

School is achieved through the unrivalled standard of pastoral care, by the diverse pupil base and also by the permanent boarding population.

With a history dating back to 1844, Rossall combines a traditional British education with a modern approach which focuses on developing the whole child.

With nearly fifty different nationalities living and learning together at Rossall, we truly are

a global village. The combination of UK day students and students from right across the world creates an exciting international dimension and an appreciation of diverse cultures, religions and politics.

Growing and learning in such a friendly and culturally diverse environment helps our young people develop into the well-rounded, confident and knowledgeable individuals - true global citizens.


Head: Mr Jeremy Quartermain



Contact: Julie Yorke, International Registrar

Website: www.rossall.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1253 774 260

Fax: +44 (0) 1253 772 052


Address: Rossall SchoolBroadway, FleetwoodLancsFY7 8JW


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Windermere School

“A National Park location, with a lakefront watersports centre where each student is an individual.”

Windermere School is situated in the heart of England’s Lake District. The rugged beauty of the landscape not only makes for an inspiring educational setting but enables students to make use of what surrounds them.

This makes for a truly unique and ever busy extra-curricular programme. Excellent GCSE and IGCSE results along with above world average International

Baccalaureate results enable the majority of students to access their first choice universities. Awarded the IB School of the Year 2018 by the Sunday Times newspaper in the UK.

The School boasts its own RYA (Royal Yachting Association) accredited watersports centre and boathouse on the shores of Lake Windermere. The School is a British Youth Sailing Centre, recognising its race training.

Windermere is one of the UK’s most sought-after destinations. It has easy access to major roads, airports and rail, and is safe, secure and convenient – in short, the perfect learning environment for our students.

At Windermere School, we aim to maximise each child’s academic potential, and believe we can offer a truly unique space in which children can grow and develop as well-rounded individuals.

Head: Mr Ian Lavender



Contact: Mrs Jane Gallon, Head of Admissions and Marketing

Website: www.windermereschool.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 15394 46164

Fax: +44 (0) 15394 88414


Address: Windermere SchoolPatterdale RoadWindermereThe Lake District LA23 1NW



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Woodhouse Grove School

“Pupils across the school are open, friendly and highly confident. They are energetic and busy, without being pressurised, because they know they are supported.”

ISI Inspection Report 2017

Start your Grovian Journey.

Woodhouse Grove, founded in 1812, is set within a 70 acre campus in stunning Yorkshire countryside with excellent transport links; trains take8 minutes to reach Leeds City Centre and Leeds Bradford Airport is only ten minutes away (Manchester Airport 1.5 hours).

We have high standards and an all-encompassing approach to education and our outstanding facilities reflect this; recording studio, 230 seater theatre,

artificial and grass pitches,sports halls, fitness suite, swimming pool and climbingwall all within campus.

At Woodhouse Grove, we appreciate that every child is a unique individual. We motivate pupils academically and beyond the classroom and our pupils leave our school prepared with the confidence, ambition and resilience to succeed.

We have a strong Grove Community and excellent pastoral support, a real ‘home

from home’. Woodhouse Grove School was the first Independent School in the UK to achieve the Wellbeing Award.

Our rich, challenging and dynamic curriculum, coupled with a full and busy boarding timetable and our elite sporting programme, provide students with the drive and aspiration to become the very best version of themselves that they can be.

Head: Mr J.A. Lockwood



Contact: Mrs Jo Amos, Admissions Manager

Website: www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 113 250 2477


Address: Woodhouse Grove SchoolApperley Bridge, LeedsWest YorkshireBD10 0NR



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Cardiff Sixth Form College

“Over 40 different nationalities all living and learning together in ahighly motivating and exciting atmosphere.”

Gareth Collier, Principal

Cardiff Sixth Form College has been ranked the top independent school in the UK by the Times Newspapers for 2018 and has been the top school in the UK for the past nine years.

89% of students achieved A*-A grades and 96% A*-B and 15% have confirmed Oxbridge places with 26% of the cohort going onto study medicine. 100% gain places at top Russell Group and international universities world-wide.

Teaching staff are all highly experienced with many having been examiners or inspectors in other schools. Highly rated by

the pupils, staff offer one to one support, tutorials and academic enrichment on top of their extensive teaching programme.

A designated careers team at the College drive and reinforce student passion for learning with excellent careers guidance, UCAS support, entrance to US and other international universities, lectures and work experience programmes.

There are over 40 different nationalities at Cardiff who live in state-of-the-art boarding accommodation comprising single en-suite bedrooms and studio apartments.

Cardiff Sixth Form College also offers a wide range of extra and super curricular activities.

Students take part in volunteering and international work experience programmes as well as academic competitions. Encouraged to undertake self-study, all students given practice in Critical Thinking, as well as extra tutor support, they are prepared for the various entry requirements of tests such as BMAT, LNAT and TSA and are able to compete for the most sought-after places at top universities.

Head: Gareth Collier


Age Range: 14 –19 years (youngest boarder 14 years)

Contact: Gareth Collier, Principal

Website: www.ccoex.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 2920 493121


Address: Cardiff Sixth Form College 1– 3 Trinity Court 21– 27 Newport Road Cardiff CF24 0AA UK



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Christ College, Brecon

“Astonishingly good value... a school which inspires affection and admiration in equal measure.” Good Schools Guide

Christ College is one of the oldest and most successful schools in Wales. Founded in 1541 by Henry VIII, it occupies an enviable site on the outskirts of Brecon, in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The school buildings reflect its ancient past as well as its determination to provide the best modern facilities possible for its pupils.

There are 400 pupils at Christ College Brecon, a size which

enables it to offer a wide range of A-level and GCSE subjects and extra-curricular activities, whilst giving everyone the chance to form close friendships and to develop a real sense of belonging. Sixth Form pupils have access to a Leadership Course enabling them to develop additional team-building, communication and problem-solving skills. Parents and guardians value the outstanding staff:pupil ratio as well as the unique care and

concern that pupils receive at Christ College – support from highly qualified and experienced staff which extends beyond the classroom to every aspect of daily life and leads to a high level of achievement in both academic and non-academic areas.

“A real boarding school” - listed in the top ten value for money boarding school in the UK by The Telegraph.

Head: Mr Gareth Pearson B.Eng

School Type: HMC Co-educational boarding and day


Contact: Mrs Margaret Stephens,Admissions Registrar

Website: www.christcollegebrecon.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1874 615440

Fax: +44 (0) 1874 625174


Address: Christ CollegeBreconPowysLD3 8AF



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Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools

“The Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools offer outstanding opportunity for pupils to excel academically in a friendly, caring environment.”

The Monmouth Model educates girls and boys through a unique combination of single-sex and co-educational environments at the optimum stages of their academic and personal development.

Pupils at Monmouth School for Girls and Monmouth School for Boys embark on an educational journey within a distinctive community, refined

over 400 years in the heart of the naturally inspirational Wye Valley.

Pupils enjoy a wide range of academic subjects, impressive sports, cultural and arts facilities and links with top universities. Single-sex boarding houses are run by dedicated house parents to provide a nurturing and happy home-from-home atmosphere. As pupils progress

into the Sixth Form, co-educational teaching and joint activities ensure a successful transition from school to university life. Academic results are outstanding, with around 60% of our pupils winning places at Russell Group universities. Accompanied transport is provided to and from Heathrow airport as well as Birmingham and Bristol airports.

Head: Mrs Jessica MilesMA (Oxon), PGCE (MG)Dr Andrew DanielBSc, MEd, PhD, PGCE (MB)

School Type:

Girls’ boarding and day (MG)Boys’ boarding and day (MB)


Contact: Mrs Karen Stafford-Smith, Admissions Registrar (MG); Miss Ellie Townsend, Admissions Registrar (MB)

Website: www.habsmonmouth.org

Telephone: +44 (0) 1600 711104 (MG)+44 (0) 1600 710433 (MB)

Email: [email protected]@habsmonmouth.org

Address: Monmouth School for GirlsHereford Road, Monmouth NP25 5XTMonmouth School for BoysAlmshouse Street Monmouth NP25 3XP

KEY TO CONTACT INFORMATION(MG) Monmouth School for Girls(MB) Monmouth School for Boys



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St David’s College

“The school discovered my learning style and helped me thrive with an adventurous and inclusive approach.”

Julius

Situated in the beautiful landscape of Snowdonia, North Wales, St David’s College is an independent boarding school for ages 9 to 19.

The school is noted for having an inspiring fresh approach education that allows every pupil to reach their full academic potential regardless of ability.

Alongside mainstream classroom teaching St David’s College has a highly regarded learning support centre specialising in supporting pupils with Dyslexia

and additional learning barriers. In 2018 the school received a national industry award for its range of extra-curricular activities. With its sectorleading outdoor education programme, St David’s College offers its pupil an inspiringrange of opportunities beyond the classroom.

Small class sizes and highly trained staff enable St David’s College to create a learning environment in which teaching can be tailored to the learning

style of each individual. St David’s College manifests a truly unique and inspiring environment that nurtures every aspect of a pupil’s academic, physical and social/emotional/spiritual wellbeing.

This is known as the Three Peaks Model of education designed to prepare students to leave school with unique personalities and individual strengths, and a deep resilience, ready for life beyond school.

Head: Mr Andrew Russell B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E., C.C.M.(SpLD)



Contact: John Rogowski (Admissions)

Website: www.stdavidscollege.co.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1492 868836


Address: St David’s College Gloddaeth Hall, LlandudnoConwy, North WalesLL30 1RD



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Gordonstoun

“As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life.”

As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life.

The school’s uniquely broad curriculum encourages every individual to fulfil theirpotential academically aswell as individually.

Gordonstoun follows the English GCSE and A level curriculum and students go on to Universities, Colleges and Art Schools all over the world to study a diverse range of subjects.

The school’s location on the Moray Coast in the North of Scotland provides the background for Gordonstoun’s world beating outdoor education programme.

Through expeditions and sail training voyages Gordonstoun students gain invaluable experience in being both leaders and team players and in having compassion and understanding for others and of themselves. Their outlook is broadened,

their ability to consider the needs of others developed,and they gain resilience – life skills which complement the School’s commitment to academic excellence.

Active engagement in service to the local community also comprises a core part of Gordonstoun’s ‘working week’. All year groups take part in service, but from Year 11 each student commits to one of the School’s nine services.

Head: Principal – Ms Lisa Kerr;Headmaster – Mr Titus Edge



Contact: Mrs Sabine Richards, Director of Admissions and Communications

Website: gordonstoun.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1343 837837

Fax: +44 (0) 1343 837838


Address: GordonstounELGIN, MorayScotland IV30 5RF



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St George’s School for Girls, Edinburgh

“It’s the quality of individual attention, small class sizes and our flexibility that make a difference.”

At St George’s, we believe in making our girls stand out

from the crowd.

It’s the quality of individual attention, small class sizes and our flexibility that make a difference.

Situated on an eleven-acre parkland setting in the heartof Edinburgh, St George’s isthe only all-through girls’ schoolin Edinburgh.

Girls come first by designand have the freedom tobe themselves.

Our ‘YES SHE CAN’ approach, embodied in the abundance of strong female role-models and the range of opportunity helps inspire every girl to find the path that is right for her.

A sector-leading curriculum from 3 – 18, combined with our uniquely rounded approach to education, helps girls go forward to explore wide-ranging careers with a deep understanding of the global workplace.

Examination results in both Scottish and English qualifications

are consistently outstanding.The majority of students achieve their first choice universities, anda high proportion go on to studySTEM-related courses.

The school holds a highlysought after British Council International School Award recognising its exceptional International programme.

Scotland is one of the safest and friendliest places to visit and Edinburgh is considered one of the most desirable cities to livein the world.

Head: Mrs Alex Hems, MA Oxon

School Type: Girls’ boarding and day school


Contact: Madeleine Morrice, Admissions

Website: stge.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 311 8008


Address: St George’s School for GirlsGarscube TerraceMurrayfi eldEdinburgh, EH12 6BG


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LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 01 Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, London 1602 ACS Cobham, Surrey 1703 Ashford School, Kent 1804 Burgess Hill Girls, Sussex 1905 Dover College, Kent 2006 Holmewood House, Kent 2107 Hurtwood House, Surrey 2208 Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire 2309 Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International, London 2410 St Catherine’s Bramley, Surrey 2511 St George’s Ascot, Berkshire 2612 St Lawrence College, Kent 2713 The Oratory School, Berkshire 2814 The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire 2915 Woldingham School, Surrey 30

SOUTH AND WEST 01 Bournemouth Collegiate School, Dorset 3102 Dauntsey’s School, Wiltshire 3203 Downside School, Somerset 3304 Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 3405 Monkton Combe School, Bath, Somerset 3506 Mount Kelly, Devon 3607 Plymouth College, Devon 3708 Taunton School, Somerset 3809 Warminster School, Wiltshire 3910 West Buckland School, Devon 40

CENTRAL01 Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 4202 Dean Close School, Gloucestershire 4303 Malvern College, Worcestershire 4404 Oakham School, Rutland 4505 Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire 4606 The National Maths & Science College,

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EASTERN01 Culford School, Suffolk 4802 Royal Hospital School, Suffolk 4903 St Joseph's College, Suffolk 50

NORTH01 Ashville College, North Yorkshire 5102 Dallam School, Cumbria 5203 Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancashire 5304 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, North Yorkshire 5405 Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire 5506 Rossall School, Lancashire 5607 Windermere School, Cumbria 5708 Woodhouse Grove School, West Yorkshire 58

WALES01 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cardiff 5902 Christ College, Brecon, Powys 6003 Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Monmouthshire 6104 St David's College, Conwy 62

Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, London 16ACS Cobham, Surrey 17Ashford School, Kent 18Ashville College, North Yorkshire 51Bournemouth Collegiate School, Dorset 31Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 42Burgess Hill Girls, Sussex 19Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cardiff 59Christ College, Brecon, Powys 60Culford School, Suffolk 48Dallam School, Cumbria 52Dauntsey’s School, Wiltshire 32Dean Close School, Gloucestershire 43Dover College, Kent 20Downside School, Somerset 33Gordonstoun, Moray 63Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Monmouthshire 61Holmewood House, Kent 21Hurtwood House, Surrey 22Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 34Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancashire 53Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire 23Malvern College, Worcestershire 44Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International, London 24Monkton Combe School, Bath, Somerset 35Mount Kelly, Devon 36Oakham School, Rutland 45Plymouth College, Devon 37Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, North Yorkshire 54Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire 46Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire 55Rossall School, Lancashire 56Royal Hospital School, Suffolk 49St Catherine’s Bramley, Surrey 25St David's College, Conwy 62St George’s Ascot, Berkshire 26St George's School for Girls, Edinburgh 64St Joseph's College, Suffolk 50St Lawrence College, Kent 27Taunton School, Somerset 38The National Maths & Science, West Midlands 47The Oratory School, Berkshire 28The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire 29Warminster School, Wiltshire 39West Buckland School, Devon 40Windermere School, Cumbria 57Woldingham School, Surrey 30Woodhouse Grove School, West Yorkshire 58

SCOTLAND01 Gordonstoun, Moray 6302 St George's School for Girls, Edinburgh 64

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