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www.andersoneducation.co.uk www.ukboardingschoolexhibition.com "Achievement, confidence, happiness." Welcome to the Contents 05 Help & advice latest UK Boarding 08 Boarding experiences School Directory... 16 London and South East region Choosing a boarding school is difficult 31 South and West enough when you live in the UK. When region you live overseas, it makes selecting and 42 Central region 48 Eastern region visiting schools a huge task. 51 Northern region For those parents with little experience of boarding schools it 59 Welsh region can be a daunting prospect; most rely on friends and family for 63 Scottish region help and advice. Each child is different and each school is different. 66 School listing and With a little help from the experts you can find that perfect place regional map where your child will blossom and grow to his or her full potential. Details of further schools The Directory is distributed throughout West Africa and is are available on our website available from British Council offices, schools, hotels, clubs and www.boardingschoolsadvice.com 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. EVERYONE HAS A STORY We would like to include your Best wishes 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 Sara Sparling, Education Consultant 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

3 Anderson Education

We 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 Nikki Harlow is an Education Consultant who Education Consultant, who travels frequently to meet joined the Anderson Education local and expat families team in 2015, she has a considering a UK boarding wide range of experience school, summer or language in education with extensive programme. Her experience knowledge of working as a teacher, expat wife, with children with Special mother of three children and as a boarder herself, Educational Needs. Nikki’s career has included working enables her to understand the needs and concerns in schools and also as an events and exhibition manager. of parents. Whilst in the UK Sara makes regular school She has lived in the USA and the Middle East and her visits to identify what is unique and special about each son attends a UK boarding school. boarding school and ensure that Anderson Education has up to date knowledge and information. Mark Brooks Education

Mark 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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4 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 Selecting the best school

Ask 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 for their child. The education of each and every child and match your child’s individual talents, skills and is one of the most important decisions we make, time aspirations to a school that will challenge, encourage spent in early exploration and research is wise. Families and develop, to ensure that each child reaches his living overseas are looking for reassurance that their or her full potential. The purpose and aim of the children will achieve their full potential, in a happy, safe, Education Consultant who specialises in school secure environment. Working closely with an Education placement is to work on behalf of the family, to offer Consultant for the purpose of school selection should help and guidance in the selection of the ‘best’ school follow the process outlined below:

PLAN EARLY WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Early planning is advisable, allow at least 18 months. 1. The Education Consultant selects schools that best meet the agreed criteria, for your consideration. 2. Ask questions and identify the type of educational environment that would best suit the needs of 2. The Education Consultant will arrange for the your child; is it to be co-educational or a single sex school prospectuses to be sent to the family. school, highly selective or more suitable for the 3. The Education Consultant should be available to ‘all rounder’. discuss the benefits of each school selected and 3. Do you have any special requirements? i.e. Dyslexia, generally answer parent’s questions. medical condition, learning or physical difficulties, intensive English language provision. 4. It is advisable to make appointments to visit 3 or 4 schools. To see the school in action is 4. Do you require the school to be in any particular important, parents are advised to visit in term area of the UK? time whenever possible. 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.

UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 5 If English is not your Visas for Boarding first language School Students UK Boarding Schools offer first class English in the UK language teaching and have a great deal of experience in helping students, whose first language OVERVIEW is not English, to improve their language skills. You can apply for the Tier 4 (Child) student visa if The EFL (English as a Foreign Language) you’re aged between 4 and 17 and you want to study Department in schools and colleges offer the in the UK. overseas student a warm welcome; they have an important role to play in helping the international You should also: student successfully integrate and understand the • have a place on a course excitement and challenges of boarding life. • have the consent of your parent or guardian • have enough money to cover your course fees International Study Centres have specifically and living costs designed pre-boarding and pre- A Level/IB courses; • be from a country that’s not in the European their aim is to ensure that the student’s English is of Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland a sufficient level to enable them to cope with the GCSE and A Level/IB examinations. • meet the eligibility requirements A Summer School provides an excellent HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE introduction to the UK, offering English language You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your teaching and activities, such as sports, art, drama and date of travel to the UK. gov.uk/child-study-visa outdoor activities; a fun way to improve your English. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. Learning Support Check the guide processing times to find out how long getting a visa might take in your country. We can recommend schools with excellent learning support for children with Dyslexia, FEES Dyspraxia and ADHD as well as specialist schools It costs £348 to apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa for children with Asperger's Syndrome and from outside the UK. Cerebral Palsy, deaf children and young people You’ll also have to pay a healthcare surcharge as part who have complex learning issues. of your application.

State Boarding Schools HOW LONG YOU CAN STAY Admission to state boarding in the UK is limited to Your age and the length of your course of study will British citizens, EU passport holders and anyone with affect how long you can stay. a right of residence in the UK. At state boarding schools you pay for the boarding Age when you apply How long you can stay only and the tuition is paid by the government, as it Under 16 Course length (up to 6 years) would at any other state school in England. plus 4 months afterwards 16 or 17 Course length (up to 3 years) A Guardian Family plus 4 months afterwards It is a requirement of schools for all parents resident outside the UK to appoint a Guardian living in Britain, You can arrive in the UK: who will act with their full authority. The choice of • up to 1 week before your course starts if your Guardian is the responsibility of the parents. course lasts 6 months or less • up to 1 month before your course starts if your The ‘Guardian’ acts on behalf of the parent, providing course lasts more than 6 months a home from home environment at half term and weekend exeats, they represent the parents at school Disclaimer: This information in this guide is correct as of functions and are available in case of an emergency. June 2019. Visa requirements are subject to change. For up to date information, please visit the website of the British For further information visit: www.aegisuk.net Embassy or Consultate where you live, or the nearest Visa Application Centre.

6 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 Foundations for life: an all-round education at a UK Boarding School

Atolani 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 opportunities and facilities of leading exceptional British and international schools UK boarding schools that enrich the that I work with across West Africa that curriculum to instil confidence, resilience deliver excellent results. and leadership skills. However, what they would all agree with Fulfilling academic potential – is that they can’t fully compete with the 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.

UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 7 schoolfocus Boarding in the UK Sending 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 at many schools. Your child will spend their school offers an all-round education formative years being shaped by these values that develops the whole person. It so it’s critical that you support them. provides outstanding pastoral care and Beyond academic results and facilities, support as staff set clear boundaries every school is built on a different ethos so and high expectations while nurturing it’s important to understand what this is self-esteem and self-reliance which and how it manifests itself through daily life enables pupils to go out into the wider at school. world with confidence. Take time to go through the School’s A recent UK Boarding School Association website and the UK Boarding School (BSA) report showed that confidence and Directory – West Africa. Many enquiries independence were the two most frequently come from recommendations from existing mentioned attributes to result from boarding or past parents – talk to your own network - both vital qualities in the competitive world to find out about their experiences of of university and work. different schools. The UK has a long tradition of boarding I would always encourage parents to visit and this has led to the highest standards in a few schools – not so easy when you live pastoral care. All good schools are members far away but it really pays to take the time of the BSA and are regularly inspected to see what is on offer and what suits your by an independent body to ensure these family best. standards are maintained. This provides great reassurance to parents considering a boarding When visiting, do try to visit on a normal education for their children. working day – it will provide a much more accurate picture of how you will find the If you are considering sending your son or school on any term-time day. If a school offers daughter to the UK to board, when you start weekly boarding, check how many pupils are to draw up your shortlist of schools, consider in at the weekend – you don’t want to your if the values of the school fit with your own. child boarding at a school which is empty at For example, respect for others, kindness and the weekend. good old-fashioned manners are key to life

8 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 Most schools will have amazing facilities, but üüfind out about the structure of the most important thing is the atmosphere – pastoral care. How are pupils split do the pupils look happy? Do teachers engage into smaller groups, who will you with the classes? Is anyone having any fun? have most regular contact with? I am often asked how much input children üüclarify practical points such should have in the selection process. For as entrance criteria and how Sixth Form, certainly, they should have selective the admissions process is. significant input but, for younger children, it Also query the fee structure – is really should be driven by parents who are everything included or are there the best judge of where their children will extra charges for trunk storage, be happy. Children need to see the School laundry, text books, art materials but a ten-year-old will be more impressed by or international pupils… the size of the tuck shop than the range of Every school is unique and only you and GCSE subjects available! your family can tell which is the best Some suggestions for when you visit… fit for your children but doing the right research and asking the right questions ask a pupil to describe a typical üü can help enormously. day so that you understand the balance between academic and Good luck! extra-curricular activities and the practicalities of how pupils move Joanna Sagers – Director of Admissions and around the site Marketing at Dauntsey’s.

UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 9 studentfocus You are surrounded by intellectual students and it has made me go the extra mile

I have found Cardiff Sixth Form The practical science lessons are my favourite College boarding to be really lovely, I where we do lots of experiments and work love sport and play football, basketball together to figure out how and why reactions and volleyball here and really enjoy the take place. In addition, the careers department inter-house competitions we have. have given me lots of individual support. They organise external speakers to come and talk I also go swimming and to the gym. Every to us about a range of topics, explain in detail Friday my friends and I watch movies and how to apply to university and even have eat pizza in the common room which is really brought our alumni back to explain what fun and we go into town at the weekends. studying engineering at university is like. As The staff have made things really easily I want to be an electrical engineer this was available for us and are always there to talk really helpful! to. Some weekends we have gone out and taken part in activities such as Go-Karting, the For me the difference at Cardiff has been Escape Room and Paintballing and I always that I now completely understand what I am use the weekends to catch up on homework taught. I often used to rely on cramming in and sleep! Nigeria but I now read around my subjects, research online and listen to podcasts so I feel I have so enjoyed the teaching here and it I am much better prepared for university. You is different to what I experienced in Nigeria. 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.

10 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2018/19 studentfocus I love boarding because of the sense of community

I 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 is extremely amiable; we have that sense of I love boarding because of the sense security and trust as she understands when of community you are blessed with I do need comforting or not. Being able to when you’re not around your usual expressively showcase myself emotionally, environment, when I am at school academically as well as through sport has I am leading such a different life to been one of the great opportunities I’ve been mine in Nigeria. privileged enough to experience. As a boarder, I usually eat with all my friends During my two years at Dean Close, I in the dining room during all mealtimes; have been able to meet a wide variety of activities vary all the time, depending on people and forged many new friendships. My what is going around the world globally or relationships with my teachers is important what most members in the house want to and they have spent time with me on a do. My relationship with my housemistress personal level which I find very special.

Ayomide – Boarder at Dean Close School.

UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 11 Demi and Oge – Boarders at St Catherine’s School. studentfocus As you progress through the boarding houses, you gain a lot more independence

My 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 definitely gave me an advantage as I formed school in Lagos, it was easy to understand closer relationships in boarding - everyone has the teaching style. I have to be responsible become my second family. I love how St Cats for managing my own time effectively and is internationally diverse and it’s been great revising so I’m adequately prepared for exams. meeting other Nigerians like Oge here who From a non-academic perspective, boarding 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 grown to love about St Cats is the fact that boarding experience at St Cats and I will be we’re a boarding and day school. Even though very sad to leave next July. What I like about of course, I have friends in day school, the boarding is that as you progress through bond we boarders have is truly special; we all the boarding houses, you gain a lot more know what it feels like to leave home and we independence. Lower down, we would be all share similar experiences. One thing we all allocated an hour and a half to do our prep miss is of course, jollof rice!! But don’t worry, in the library, but now, in Sixth Form, it is once a year we prepare a dinner for the whole up to me to organise my time - it is great of boarding, consisting of different Nigerian preparation for university! Another thing I have delicacies. Everyone loves it!

12 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 studentfocus Boarding at St George’s Ascot

I remember Boarding at St George’s is a lot of fun. my first term The boarding spaces are very private in St George’s. and the activities are entertaining. I was 13 years Communicating with our families is really easy old, fresh from too as we have access to our phones in the Nigeria and the evening. There are many leadership roles for Lycée Français girls and many things other than academics Louis Pasteur to learn, like confidence, tolerance, inclusivity de Lagos. and open-mindedness. I would definitely I was so scared that I wouldn’t fit in or that recommend joining St George’s. the girls would not be welcoming. I was Carmen – Fourth Year (Year 10). shocked by all the girls in my year, and even the year above, coming to say hi and wanting I am currently to get to know me. in the Third Year (Year 9) St George’s has really helped with my at St George’s. confidence and English grammar since I came from a French-speaking school. This year is very special for my The school introduced me to so many new year because we things such as netball, which I had never heard have our GCSE of, and now I am on the U18 netball team. choices coming Omosigho – Lower Sixth (Year 12). up and we require a lot of advice. For an international student whose parents have I joined not done GCSEs it can be hard, but the staff St George’s in have helped me and given me advice that my September 2017 parents could not have and I really appreciate and knew right it. Boarding is defined as “the arrangement away that according to which pupils live in school during I liked it. term”, but to me boarding at St George’s is a home that is on school premises. The taster night that I had before It is really fun, with activities in the joining was a great evenings and weekends. way to meet people and get The boarding staff are more like parents than used to boarding. I was a bit shy at first, but staff to us, and provide strong pastoral care I soon realised how nice everyone is and I and help us with our daily needs. made friends quickly. Joanna – Third Year (Year 9).

UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 13 studentfocus What makes Boarding School special is the fact that everyone is so nice and friendly

I 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 and being prepared by the school chaplain, amazing at the School and we have a variety Reverend Prescott. The service was really nice to choose from. I really like the food we and it was at Salisbury Cathedral, which was get served each day. Sport is fantastic at the an amazing place to get confirmed in. School and is dealt with seriously; we play How is the school different from my school in matches against other schools almost every Nigeria? - The School is different from my weekend and it is an amazing experience. school back in Nigeria in the aspect that It is nice that sport is taken with a passion and co-curricular activities such as sport, music isn’t overshadowed by academic learning, as it and drama etc are taken very seriously and is just as important as learning academically. there is a wider range of co-curricular clubs. Highlights so far - One of my highlights so At my school in Nigeria, it wasn’t regarded far at School was being able to play for the with as much importance and focus as it is U14As rugby team, even though it was my here at Warminster School. We are taken on first term of playing rugby. Another one of my more excursions, which are fun and at the highlights is being able to do tours, which is same time help learning a lot. We are also showing parents around the School. I feel like exposed to a lot more here than in that is such a great experience as I am able to my school in Nigeria, which helps us to show parents what I love about the School. be all-rounders. Another highlight was getting Confirmed Olumide – Boarder at Warminster School.

14 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2019/20 studentfocus Being a boarder at Dallam

Olaoluwa – a boarder in Year 12, says: Seyliayo – a boarder in Year 12, says: In the 6 years that I have been a Living in a boarding school like this boarder I can proudly say that I have where community spirit is encouraged made lifelong friendships. makes you feel like you have a second family and means you can really enjoy Dallam was not what I expected at all. Coming your experience. to boarding school in the countryside was a scary experience, because it was my first time The rural location of the boarding school means attending a boarding school and I’m a city it’s quiet so it’s conducive to study, but if you’re boy. I did not expect there to be over 25 adventurous you can make the most of your nationalities and cultures for me to get to surroundings and go for a hike, for example. know and understand better. You get lots of opportunities at Dallam. Being a boarder allows you to interact with The teaching staff strive to bring the best out in people from different backgrounds at various me. I have developed excellent teacher-student age groups. Boarding offers many opportunities relationships and they encourage me to take for activities during weekdays and weekends part in activities like the Extended Experience, that boarders can get involved in and it has which is great for my UCAS personal statement. very good facilities both at school and in the I get on well with the boarding staff and they boarding house. The boarding house has have assisted me in working towards personal modern accommodation as well as tennis goals through a range of activities that have courts, a big playing field and its own sports hall improved my self-sufficiency and independence where boarders can enjoy playing various in preparation for university. sports and keeping active whatever the weather. The Boarding staff are really supportive and they During my time in boarding at Dallam I have encourage students of all ages to keep active learned to cultivate a positive mind-set and and to try new things. tackle challenges head on. From getting my academic work done to local volunteering to Being a boarder at Dallam has helped treating myself to a day in a local spa, I have also me gain many skills such as organisation, learned to find balance between work and play punctuality and being more independent. to become a better more well-rounded person. 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.

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Abbey DLD Group of Colleges

The Abbey DLD Group of Foundation programmes (from in their A Levels. Our colleges Colleges comprises three 17 years). We work with students offer the highest quality teaching outstanding colleges in to help them gain entry to their with opportunities to enter the Cambridge, Manchester and chosen university and position UK’s leading universities and gain London each offering a tailored students to take on the world from the unrivalled facilities that education designed to launch of employment with the first benefit hundreds of international students on a successful and class reputation of Abbey DLD students every year. We are prosperous future, including Colleges behind them. In 2018, totally committed to enabling entry to the UK’s most 78% of our students at Abbey our students to achieve their prestigious universities. College Cambridge achieved full potential. We achieve this A*-AB in their A Levels. While, through rigorous yet informal The locations of our colleges 61.2% of our students at Abbey teaching by high-quality staff, are chosen to offer cultural College Manchester achieved small class sizes and frequent and academic distinction. Our A*-AB in their A Levels, and assessments. To find out more courses include a wide range 60% of our students at DLD information please visit of GCSEs (from 13 years), A College London achieved A*-AB www.abbeydld.co.uk levels and several international

CONTACT INFORMATION

School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 13–22 years (youngest boarder Address: Abbey DLD Group of Colleges 13 years) Cambridge Contact: Jalaluddeen Muazu, www.abbeycambridge.co.uk Director of Admissions, Africa London www.dldcollege.co.uk Website: www.abbeydld.co.uk Manchester Telephone: +234 803 880 3645 www.abbeymanchester.co.uk

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ACS Cobham

“It shaped the person I am today.”

Former student of ACS Cobham

ACS Cobham is a day and Our campus features an Cambridge, Imperial College, boarding co-educational school Interactive Learning Centre, LSE and other Russell Group which is conveniently located in division specific libraries, a Universities in the UK as well as Surrey, just 30 minutes panoramic dining hall, stunning Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, by train from Central London new Performing Arts Centre Dartmouth, UCLA and other and 20 minutes drive from with 510-seat Theatre, Olympic top US universities. Heathrow airport. size track, rugby and football ACS Cobham boasts one of pitches, golf course, 6 tennis We offer International the best boarding facilities in courts, baseball and softball fields, Baccalaureate Diploma, US High the UK with all twin and single modern Sports Centre with School Diploma and Advanced en-suite rooms. competition-class swimming pool. Placement courses in the A new boarding house opened High School. Our graduates go to top world in 2017. universities including Oxford,

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Barnaby Sandow Telephone: +44 (0) 1932 867251 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Admissions: +44 (0) 1932 869744 Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 12 years) [email protected] Contact: Anastasia Cotton, Address: ACS Cobham International School Assistant Dean of Admissions Heywood, Portsmouth Rd Website: www.acs-schools.com Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL England

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Ashford School

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

Parents choose Ashford environment, we give students common rooms, playing fields School for many reasons: high the confidence to step out of and playgrounds for cricket, achievement at A Level leading their comfort zone, and flourish football and rugby, an auditorium to the best UK universities; both academically and with their and theatre, and a music school close attention to the needs broader interests. with several performance areas. of the individual; an orderly, We are an all-Steinway School. Facilities challenging and supportive Our facilities include a new Boarding environment; a wide range of sports centre, indoor swimming Around 160 boarders from co-curricular activities; and pools, an AstroTurf for hockey, around the world make their energetic, specialist teachers. football, netball and tennis, all- home here. The school’s We specialise in those subjects weather netball, basketball and boarding houses are located that the leading universities tennis courts, gyms, specialist within grounds of over 25 acres value most highly. art, design technology, ICT and and accommodate students At Ashford School we believe science labs, a well-stocked from 10 to 18 years. that by providing strong learning centre, a student café pastoral care and a nurturing and atrium, a dining hall, pupil

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Michael Hall Website: www.ashfordschool.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1233 739030 Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 10 years) Address: Ashford School, East Hill Contact: Mrs Rachael Cox, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB Admissions Registrar

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Burgess Hill Girls

“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

When your daughter joins giving her the very best possible help; from lending a hand with Burgess Hill Girls you can be opportunities to become a homework, to running craft clubs confident of two things: that successful women of the future. or offering a shoulder to cry on she will be known for who if needed. Our house staff are Small and supportive, our she is as an individual and excellent role models to the boarding community offers a she will be provided with an girls and help them feel secure homely, family experience with outstanding, transformative and comfortable within a unique, individual attention given education of the whole person. boarding environment. to each girl in our care. Our school motto, ‘I am, I can, With all this support, girls very Girls who board have daily I should, I will’ underpins our quickly feel at home at Burgess contact with their house staff. whole approach, identifying Hill Girls. We have an open door policy; and releasing the potential of the team is always available to your daughter as she proceeds,

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Liz Laybourn Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 241050 School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2½–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Burgess Hill Girls 11 years) Keymer Road Burgess Hill Contact: Admissions Team West Sussex Website: www.burgesshillgirls.com RH15 0EG

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Dover College

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

Dover College is a Under the leadership of Its summary was particularly co-educational school for Gareth Doodes, since 2015 fulsome in its praise. ‘Excellent pupils aged 3-18. We are the College has undergone a value for money, something we located in a beautiful, historic transformation, as pupil numbers don’t often say in our line of site with easy access to Central have increased alongside work; sending your child here London, the major airports and receiving exemplary inspection will genuinely set them up. Eurostar terminals. reports. Recently, the school But also a place that is human received an entirely independent in its outlook, healthy, kind, We see ourselves as a family and Good Schools Guide Review and vigorous in its quest for offer a warm welcome as well as which demonstrated the excellence. As one student put exceptional pastoral care. This progress made and the it, ‘I love it at this school, and I environment encourages high extraordinary opportunities feel privileged to be here.’ academic achievement, builds that the College has. confidence and prepares pupils for adult life.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Gareth Doodes Telephone: +44 (0) 1304 244 522 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Dover College 11 years) Effi ngham Crescent Dover Contact: Alison Wilson, Registrar Kent Website: www.dovercollege.org.uk CT17 9RH

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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 facilities in the school are the UK’s leading Prep Schools. outstanding and similar to those which you might expect to find It is very much a family in a senior school. This, alongside school where the richness of the 32 acres of countryside, relationships between teachers allows the children to benefit and pupils and excellent teaching from a broad and varied allows the children in our care curriculum and the caring and to thrive. Pupils leave us at 13+ supportive boarding community to many of the UKs leading encourages our boarders to Boarding School e.g. Tonbridge, make the most of the excellent Sevenoaks, Eton, Wellington, opportunities available to them. Charterhouse, Brighton, Benenden, King’s Canterbury and many more.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Scott G Carnochan Telephone: +44 (0) 1892 860 000 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–13 years (youngest boarder Address: Holmewood House 8 years) Barrow Lane Langton Green Contact: Connie Cherrett, Registrar Royal Tunbridge Wells Website: www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk TN3 0EB

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

(ISI) Independent Schools Inspectorate Report

Hurtwood House is the only Hurtwood House is also widely is less institutional and better independent boarding school recognised as having the best equipped to provide the specialising exclusively in the Creative and Performing Arts challenge and stimulation which Sixth Form. and Media departments in they are now ready for, and the country and is therefore which is therefore better placed It concentrates on the 16–18 especially attractive to aspiring to develop their potential. They age range and offers students a actors, directors, film directors, also require teaching methods caring, residential structure and dancers, singers, artists and which will prepare them for an a commitment to a complete fashion designers. increasingly competitive world education where culture, sport, by developing their initiative friendship and a full range of Many students now want to and encouraging them to think extra-curricular activities all leave the traditional school for themselves. play an important part. Hugely system at 16. They are seeking successful across the whole an environment which is range of academic subjects, structured and safe, but which

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Cosmo Jackson Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 279000 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1483 267586 Age Range: 16–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 16 years) Address: Hurtwood House Contact: Jan Key, School Secretary Holmbury St Mary Dorking Website: www.hurtwoodhouse.com Surrey RH5 6NU

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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 • character education Our boarding community pillars that inspire our pupils, • the pupil voice is strong and there is a full leaving them with an inner programme of activities, sports self-confidence, but an outward Set in 1,200 acres of rolling and trips at the weekends for modesty and adaptability to countryside on the North the full boarders. make a positive difference Hampshire and Surrey border, Encouraging every pupil to be as in the world. Lord Wandsworth College provides a safe, secure, good as they possibly can be, we We believe in: wonderfully inspiring and caring achieve excellent examination • +1 creating opportunities to learning environment. Indeed, results and create confident, make a difference to others it is hard to imagine that the capable, extremely level-headed and happy young people. • +2 challenging pupils to be centre of London is little more two years ahead academically than an hour’s drive away. • +3 good mental health and wellbeing

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Adam Williams Telephone: +44 (0) 1256 860200 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Lord Wandsworth College 11 years) Long Sutton Hook Contact: Mr Peter German, Hants Director of Admissions RG29 1TB Website: www.lordwandsworth.org

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Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International

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

Mill Hill School Mill Hill International School

Mill Hill School is London’s north of London, Mill Hill School on the Mill Hill School site, leading co-educational day and has an international reputation International School pupils boarding school for 13 to 18 for excellence which has been have full use of the Senior year olds, offering GCSE and A built over more than two School’s excellent facilities Level courses, and forms part of centuries since its foundation. including an indoor swimming the Mill Hill School Foundation. pool, sports hall, library, The Mount, Mill Hill International theatre and music department. Mill Hill School was founded in School, is located within its own 1807, when its founders wisely newly refurbished campus just The following courses are chose its location on the top of a a short walk from the main Mill offered at Mill Hill International: hillside for its fresh air, safety and Hill School site, and its pupils Fast Track English Course, natural beauty. are members of the wider Mill Year 9 Course, Two-Year Hill School community. With GCSE Course, One-Year Located in 120 acres of beautiful four dedicated boarding houses GCSE Course. parkland just ten miles to the

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs Jane Sanchez (Mill Hill School) Email: [email protected] Ms Sarah Bellotti (Mill Hill International) Address: Mill Hill School School Type: Co-educational boarding and day The Ridgeway Mill Hill Village Age Range: 13–18 years (youngest boarder London NW7 1QS 13 years) The Mount Contact: Tony Binns, Registrar Mill Hill International Website: www.millhill.org.uk Milespit Hill Mill Hill Village Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8959 1176 (Mill Hill School) London NW7 2RX +44 (0) 20 3826 3333 (Mill Hill International)

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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 developing the whole person.”

Parent (FCO)

St Catherine’s, Bramley, offers Fantastic facilities include an At weekends boarders may an unparalleled educational and impressive auditorium for drama enjoy a trip to London, taking boarding experience, set and musical productions, dance in world class museums and in extensive grounds in the studio, sports hall, fitness suite galleries, or outings more locally heart of the Surrey Hills, yet and indoor swimming pool. We to the cinema or theatre, to within an hour of London look forward to the opening historic Portsmouth or vibrant and Heathrow and Gatwick of our brand new Sixth Form Brighton. A quieter weekend International airports. boarding house in 2020. might involve shopping in nearby Guildford, and cooking for friends Our location is perfect; whilst Girls benefit from outstanding in the boarding house after an London with its fabulous cultural teaching, gaining very impressive afternoon of archery or ceramics. results at A Level going onto scene is less than an hour by prestigious universities both in train, we also enjoy close As a premier UK girls’ boarding the UK and worldwide, including proximity to the stunning coast school St Catherine’s boarding Oxford, Cambridge and US Ivy and countryside Boarders enjoy fees represent excellent value League institutions. 91% of A bright and airy accommodation. for money but there are no Level grades were A*-B in 2018. They are cared for by professional compromises on educational boarding house staff who are also quality or facilities. qualified teachers.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs A.M. Phillips (Cantab) Telephone: +44 (0) 1483 899609 School Type: Girls boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1483 899608 Age Range: 4–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 11 years) Address: St Catherine’s Contact: Clare Woodgates, Registrar Station Road, Bramley Guildford, Surrey Website: www.stcatherines.info GU5 0DF

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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 Examination results are excellent The Arts are fabulous with from London and eight miles with St George’s aiming to help facilities including a 350 seat from Heathrow, is one of the the girls achieve 1-1.5 grades theatre, separate drama studio leading girls’ boarding and day higher at GCSE and A Level. and dance studio and singers schools in the UK. perform at Westminster Boarding is homely and Abbey and St Paul’s. Many Deliberately small, every girl at comfortable and an experienced budding artists gain places St George’s is known individually team of House Staff organise at prestigious universities. and supported by a close an array of weekend trips and network of teaching and pastoral excursions. Socially the girls Lacrosse, netball, tennis, staff who focus on enabling regularly mix with boys at swimming, athletics, rounders, every student to excel not only Eton College, Winchester squash and polo are all played academically, but also to develop and Harrow. competitively and facilities their creative, physical, spiritual are extensive. and imaginative interests.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Liz Hewer Telephone: +44 (0) 1344 629 920 School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: St George’s Ascot 11 years) Wells Lane Ascot Contact: Kerry Bertram, Director of Berkshire Admissions and Marketing SL5 7DZ Website: www.stgeorges-ascot.org.uk

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St Lawrence College

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

We welcome full boarding truly remarkable facilities for our Boarders can use all of the pupils from 7 to 18 years to our boarders, with all rooms en-suite. facilities in the evenings and beautiful site within easy walking at weekends and benefit from Academic standards are high, and distance of the seaside town of an extensive extra-curricular an extensive choice of GCSEs Ramsgate in South-East England. activities programme. and A-levels are offered, with an Founded in 1879, the school is excellent success rate of pupils The school runs its own airport home to 650 pupils from all over going on to their first choice transfer service to Gatwick the world and has a real family university, including Oxbridge. and Heathrow. London is only atmosphere, with a strong 75 minutes away via direct high Sporting facilities are exceptional sense of community based on speed train from Ramsgate to and include a magnificent Sports Christian foundations. London St Pancras International. Centre and an Olympic standard Boarding is central to the school’s hockey pitch. Music and drama life and a massive programme of flourish, enhanced by the school’s investment has created some own theatre.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Antony Spencer Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 572 931 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1843 572 901 Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Email: [email protected] Contact: Dr David Smith, Registrar Address: St Lawrence College College Road Website: www.slcuk.com Ramsgate Kent CT11 7AE

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The Oratory School

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

The Oratory is an HMC countryside, we offer the best weekends are as busy as the Roman Catholic independent of both worlds, easily accessible week with a packed programme boarding and day school. From routes to London and major of activities organised by our September 2020, The Oratory airports, yet breath-taking House families. Our pupils will become a co-educational surroundings. also enjoy a variety of cultural, school, welcoming girls and boys sporting, and charitable Despite being a broadly non- from the age of 11 to 18. activities through our selective school, we have very co-curricular programme. Established in 1859, we provide high academic standards and a first class traditional British are positioned in the top 3% of As a Catholic school that boarding school experience. The schools nationally for value-added welcomes pupils of all faiths or majority of our pupils are from at A Level. none, visitors often comment on the UK so English is spoken all the the inclusive family atmosphere of However, an Oratory education time, therefore our international our school. We offer a nurturing is about developing our young pupils get the very best of a educational environment where people in a much wider sense British education in the UK. children can thrive in the stability than exam results alone can of friends and teachers. Set on a large 100 acre country demonstrate. Being a vibrant estate in the Oxfordshire boarding community our

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Joe Smith BA MEd Website: www.oratory.co.uk School Type: Boys boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 683 500 Co-educational from 2020 Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: The Oratory School 11 years) Woodcote Contact: Janet Martin, Registrar Reading RG8 0PJ

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The Royal Masonic School for Girls

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

Situated in 315 acres of stunning proud heritage sits alongside Whilst results are important and parkland setting just 20 minutes outstanding modern facilities, our students achieve excellent from London Heathrow Airport, innovative teaching and a grades (in 2018 50% of A Level RMS for Girls is a thriving day wide curriculum to form and grades were A*/A), as a school and boarding school where exceptional and inspiring we place emphasis on the ambitious and enthusiastic girls environment in which to live and process of learning; girls here receive the very best educational learn. Our huge campus is home receive a complete education and pastoral care. Boarding to a wide range of excellent that goes far beyond merely houses are located at the heart facilities for academic study, sport, teaching the examination of the school, and staff are very performing and creative arts. syllabus; we help girls become experienced in looking after the We help girls to identify their confident, well-balanced and needs of overseas students. talents and develop their interests, emotionally intelligent young challenging and supporting them women ready for the next stage RMS is one of the oldest girls’ to be the best they can be in of their education. schools in the country and its all they do.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Kevin Carson Telephone: +44 (0) 1923 725 354 School Type: Girls boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1923 896 729 Age Range: 4–18 years (youngest boarder 8 years) Email: [email protected] Mixed pre-school (aged 2–4) Address: The Royal Masonic School Contact: Mrs Diane Weir, Assistant Registrar Rickmansworth Park Rickmansworth Website: www.rmsforgirls.org.uk Herts WD3 4HF

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Woldingham School

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

Founded in 1842, Woldingham Woldingham has an excellent Performing Arts Centre boasts is a leading independent record of GCSE and A Level a 600-seat auditorium. boarding and day school for results and students go on Boarding facilities are excellent, girls aged 11–18. It is a Catholic to top universities, including with small dormitories for school which welcomes girls of Oxbridge, Russell Group younger girls and individual all faiths or none. and overseas. bedrooms from Year 10 Set in 700 acres of beautiful Education extends well beyond upwards. Boarders are both countryside, Woldingham is just the classroom and girls take part local and international and 20 miles from London and in a range of activities - over Woldingham is proud of its 45 and 20 minutes from 80 extra-curricular clubs take diverse mix of over 30 different Heathrow and Gatwick place each week. Athletes nationalities. Girls learn respect airports respectively. compete at local, regional and for all and are well prepared for national level; artists enjoy the the increasingly global careers purpose-built art studio; and the market ahead of them.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs Alex Hutchinson Telephone: +44 (0) 1883 654206 School Type: Girls, boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1883 650432 Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 11 years) Address: Woldingham School Contact: Mrs Linda Underwood, Marden Park Admissions Registrar Woldingham Website: www.woldinghamschool.co.uk Surrey, 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 than ever to focus on the overall combine their studies with high (BCS) supplies the very best in development of their pupils. level coaching from professionals independent co-education, day in a number of sports. A personal At BCS we pride ourselves on and boarding, from age 2-18. school timetable gives talented our ability to ‘add value’ to each sportsmen and women the BCS recognises that academic pupil’s education from 2 years opportunity to receive both success is vitally important old all the way up to A level. coaching and an excellent in education and is a central Individual needs are catered education in school hours thus component to the opportunities from across age groups, and allowing for a life outside of school our pupils enjoy once they girls and boys of differing and training. BCS have unique leave the School. Universities abilities and interests flourish links with both Premiership and employers increasingly in our school environment. Football & Rugby Clubs. demand a wide range of skills BCS Sports Academy is a unique and experiences, and BCS now programme whereby pupils can has a greater responsibility more

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Russell Slatford MA (Cantab) Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 436550 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder Address: BCS 11 years) College Road Southbourne Contact: Admissions Registrar Bournemouth Website: bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Dorset, 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 equipped for the next stage of their education.”

ISI Inspection Report 2018

Dauntsey’s is a leading of the many opportunities on “I believe if we get the co-educational boarding and offer. Drama, music, art and environment of the School day school for 11–18 year olds sport all flourish and the rural right, where courtesy, located on the northern edge surroundings provide consideration for others and of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. an ideal setting for many kindness are valued above all outdoor activities. else, then every single one Academic endeavour is at the of our pupils will grow up in heart of the School and it is The School community is lively, a tolerant and harmonious expected that pupils will leave creative and caring; it is a happy atmosphere where they are with strong examination results place with a strong family happy, stimulated and inspired and a love of learning. Curiosity atmosphere, where friendship to succeed.” (Head Master, and a spirit of adventure are matters and where the Mark Lascelles) also encouraged to ensure courteous informality between that all pupils make the most staff and pupils is highly valued.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Mark Lascelles Fax: +44 (0) 1380 814501 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Dauntsey’s School 11 years) High Street Contact: Mrs Jo Sagers, Registrar West Lavington Devizes Website: www.dauntseys.org Wiltshire Telephone: +44 (0) 1380 814500 SN10 4HE

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Downside School

“Downside School: beyond expectation and miles from the ordinary.”

Founded in 1606, Downside an indoor pool, a Mac Suite for encouraged by our approach School is a leading, music, a 400-seat theatre and a to education and the values we forward-thinking school recording studio. Pupils benefit live by. We are uncompromising for girls and boys based just from the boarding ethos of the in the pursuit of academic 25 minutes from the famous School, whether they are full excellence. Pupils perform World Heritage City of Bath. boarders, as the majority are extremely well in the core The School is home to or day pupils, who are fully and facilitating subjects, vital to a 340 pupils where boarding positively integrated, with all that good university place. A longer and day pupils share six Houses, means in terms of friendships, day at a boarding school gives four for boys and two for girls. independence and life skills. more teaching time to all pupils, and small class sizes mean more The School is set in 500 acres of Downside is a Catholic School, individual attention from our beautiful English countryside and yet open and welcoming to dedicated teaching staff. has extensive facilities including non-Catholics, who feel

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Andrew Hobbs Telephone: +44 (0) 1761 235103 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Downside School 11 years) Stratton-on-the-Fosse Somerset Contact: Issy Hartnell, Registrar BA3 4RJ Website: www.downside.co.uk UK

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Kingswood School, Bath

“Where all round education is important.”

Providing our pupils with a With over 215 acres of beautiful Developing children beyond busy active social life, coupled parkland, and only a ten minute the academic and giving them with strong pastoral care and walk to the stunning centre of an all-round education is truly support when required, is very Bath, Kingswood really has the important here and you will feel much part of the school ethos. best of both worlds – a safe and the atmosphere of enthusiasm, secure environment coupled enjoyment and a respect for Rated as ‘excellent’ in every with lots to do! others when you visit. aspect of its recent Inspection Report, this high achieving We believe that every The best way to understand school offers outstanding individual child has their own our School is to come and facilities, over 100 co-curricular unique talents and abilities and visit. Please do get in touch to activities every week, an Kingswood’s dedicated and arrange a visit and we will look extensive sports programme at caring staff are committed to forward to welcoming you. weekends and the opportunity encouraging pupils in every way. to create lifelong friendships.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Simon Morris Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 734210 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 9 months –18 years (youngest Address: Kingswood School, Bath boarder 7 years) Lansdown Bath Contact: Mrs Diane Patterson Somerset Website: www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk BA1 5RG

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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 A remarkable boarding culture Busy days and full weekends mile from the World Heritage Boarding is at the very heart One of Monkton’s strengths is City of Bath, is an independent, of Monkton, and the unique the breadth of activities available co-educational boarding and atmosphere of the School is to pupils at weekends – in fact, day school for pupils aged 2–18. enjoyed by boarders and day many of our day pupils will We pride ourselves on our lively pupils alike. All the houses spend all weekend at school Christian ethos, excellent exam reflect the spirit and ethos of just so they can join in the lively results and our strong pastoral the School, but each exudes Monkton social life. As well as care. At Monkton, we are setting its own personality generated the mainstream sports - rugby, standards for life; giving young by its pupils, houseparents and cricket, tennis, hockey, rowing people the qualities of character staff. The vast majority of our - there are over 50 extra- they need to become trusted boarders reside at the school curricular clubs and activities employees, inspiring leaders, full-time. that run seven days a week. valued friends and loving parents.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Christopher Wheeler Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 721133 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1225 721181 Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 7 years) Address: Monkton Combe School Contact: Carole Heritage, Registrar Monkton Combe Website: www.monktoncombeschool.com Bath BA2 7HG

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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 Children at Mount Kelly are minibus transfer services and is of Dartmoor National Park nurtured, guided and inspired well connected to major cities between Exeter and Plymouth, to develop their own skills and and transport hubs including combines academic excellence interests in small classes that London, Heathrow. with an outstanding range of offer an exceptional degree of “An inspirational learning opportunities outside individual focus. Each pupil is learning environment.” the classroom and exceptional cared for by a Housemaster Good Schools Guide 2015 pastoral care. or mistress and assigned a dedicated tutor who oversees “There is a true family at The School, for girls and boys their academic, pastoral and co- Mount Kelly. My son has aged between 3 and 18, offers curricular progress. The School’s such a wonderful network both day and full boarding comprehensive tutoring system of staff and friends who provision and currently has produces happy pupils who are support him academically 600 pupils. confident, well-rounded and and generally at the school.” ambitious. The School offers A parent

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Guy Ayling Telephone: +44 (0) 1822 813 193 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Mount Kelly 7 years) Parkwood Road Tavistock Contact: Vanessa Bowles, Director of Devon Marketing and Admissions PL19 0HZ Website: www.mountkelly.com

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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 and achievements by students, major international competition academic value-added scores in while still at school, include at both senior and junior levels. the area, including both state Olympic, World, European and Many records have been broken and independent sectors. Commonwealth champions at along the way, and our swimmers both junior and senior levels. have regular selections for Great Our Pre-Med programme Britain as well as overseas and regularly achieves a 100% As Great Britain’s leading home nations swim teams. success rate for students applying swimming school, it is no surprise to medical school with the that swimmers come to us from Plymouth College is a unique destination of choice for most all over the world. We are able school nestled within Britain’s students being a Russell Group to offer a unique programme, Ocean City, surrounded by the University, American or run in partnership with leading sea and the national park of Oxbridge Universities. British swimming club, Plymouth Dartmoor. This allows the school Leander, that allows young to provide an unrivalled outdoor Over the last decade, Plymouth athletes to flourish in the pool education provision including: College has carved itself a and in the classroom. As well as Sailing; Coast Steering; Duke of reputation as being a world- Olympic and World titles, we Edinburgh’s and Ten Tors. leading school for performance have had gold medallists at every sport. Its impressive accolades

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Jonathan Cohen Telephone: +44 (0) 1752 505115 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Plymouth College 11 years) Ford Park Road Contact: Nicholas Michie-Carr, Plymouth Head of Admissions PL4 6RN Website: www.plymouthcollege.com

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Taunton School

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

Taunton School is a traditional • Level 3 BTEC Extended Taunton School International co-educational boarding and day Diploma in Sport in Exercise Middle School was opened in school for pupils aged 0-18 years. Science and BTEC Business 2012 for students aged 7-14, providing an intensive education Taunton School is set in a High expectations of effort in the English Language alongside spacious 56 acre campus in and achievement in every area core subjects. This is a ‘stepping Somerset, surrounded by of school life enables students stone’ course, ranging in length beautiful countryside. The leaving Taunton School to go from one term to one year, School combines original 1847 on to top universities including providing students with the architecture with modern Oxford and Cambridge. necessary academic, extra- facilities including swimming Taunton School International curricular and social skills to pools, fitness suite, well- was established to provide an make the smooth transition equipped art studios and latest intensive One Year GCSE/PreIB into a British Preparatory or DT suites with 3D printers. programme for international Senior School. Taunton School offers a range students wishing to complete During the summer holidays of study programmes in the their education in a British Taunton School International Sixth Form including: school. Students can study up runs a range of Summer School • IB Diploma (It is an to 8 GCSEs in one year, with courses for 2 weeks+, providing IB World School) over 23 examinable subjects to preparation for entry into British choose from, including Design & • A Levels – a choice of over Boarding Schools. 24 to choose from Technology and Dance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Lee Glaser Website: www.tauntonschool.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding, day Telephone: +44 (0) 1823 703737 and international Email: [email protected] Age Range: 0–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Taunton School 7 years) Staplegrove Road, Taunton Contact: Georgia Young, Admissions Manager Somerset, TA2 6AD

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Warminster School

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

Warminster is a co-educational Young people today face an A wide range of co-curricular boarding and day school for unpredictable world but there opportunities and experiences pupils aged 3 to 18 in the are certain timeless aspects of are on offer, and foster a culture South West of England. a genuine education. We place of enthusiasm, optimism and strong emphasis on character ‘getting stuck in’. We prepare Our aim is simple: to inspire a and values and we want our pupils for life beyond school - life-long love of learning in those pupils to leave as well-rounded, at university and in the world around us. So every day we use well-mannered, self-confident, of work. Most of all, we are a our expertise, ingenuity and articulate and fundamentally community, in which each boy enthusiasm to do just that. decent people with a sense and girl is valued and nurtured All children enjoy and are good of duty and integrity. We are on the basis of who they are, at something; a school’s job is committed to providing a whatever their age, natural gifts to help them find and nurture secure and supportive pastoral or background. their talents. environment for our pupils.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Matt Williams Telephone: +44 (0) 1985 210160 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Warminster School 8 years) Church Street Warminster Contact: Fiona Beach-MacGeagh, Wilts Head of Admissions BA12 8PJ Website: www.warminsterschool.org.uk

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West Buckland School

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

Described as “a gem of a school boarding house with 70 en environment and benefit from in an outstanding location” suite single bedrooms, as well a busy weekend and evening and shortlisted for the TES as a state-of-the-art library and programme of activities. In Boarding School of the year study centre. These, along with addition, we benefit from 2019, West Buckland School, the outstanding Art and Design having students from around 18 founded in 1858 is set in 90 Technology building and first-class nationalities who enjoy excellent acres of stunning countryside sporting complex, are amongst pastoral care and free transport close to the spectacular Atlantic the best to be found in any service to Heathrow airport. coast in South West England. school in the region. The school has enjoyed a strong In recent years, over £14 million The school is lively and vibrant academic track record for many has been spent on the facilities, with a strong and well-supported years, making it by far the most which include, most recently, boarding community which successful school in the area. a Sixth Form co-educational enjoy a friendly and welcoming

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Phillip Stapleton, Telephone: +44 (0) 1598 760 178 BSc MA Ed MBA MRSC Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Address: West Buckland School Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Barnstaple 11 years) Devon EX32 0SX Contact: Ms Melanie Tennant United Kingdom Website: www.westbuckland.com

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Bromsgrove School

“Flair, Discipline, Academic Rigour.”

Pupils come to Bromsgrove Bromsgrove has probably built and school reports. Pupils who not just because A Level and more boarding houses in the last join in Year 7 are guaranteed International Baccalaureate are few years than any other School a Senior School place two taught superbly, but because in the country. With two new years later. The knowledge of sport is phenomenal and the girls’ boarding houses, a new Prep this continuity is often vital for arts fizz. School boarding house and a new expatriate and overseas parents wings on the Sixth Form boarding when planning their children’s It’s a passionate place with a dash house, Bromsgrove offers both education. Please contact the of pizzazz to boot. With over facilities and pastoral care of the Admissions office for details. 500 full time boarders from the very highest standard. age of 7, life at Bromsgrove is never dull.The Saturday activity Pupils can join Bromsgrove at any programme and Sunday boarders’ age between 7 and 16 with main trips allow pupils to participate entry points being at 7, 11, 13 and in a huge variety of extra- 16. Individual visits are encouraged. curricular activities. Entrance to the school is by test

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Peter Clague Telephone: +44 (0) 1527 579 679 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 7–18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: Bromsgrove School Contact: Miss Rachel Scannell, Worcester Road Assistant Head, Admissions Bromsgrove Worcestershire Website: www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk B61 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 excellent learning facilities ensure gymnasium. The Prep School has grounds, Dean Close School is a consistently high academic results. a state-of-the-art theatre, music long established co-educational school and classroom block. A strong tradition of music, day and boarding school for DCS is a Christian School with a art, sport and drama and a children aged 2–18 years. warm, caring family atmosphere wide spectrum of co-curricular where individuality is cherished. The School believes that activities make it possible for The School has a community education is as much about every child to achieve success of around 370 boarders who building character and and confidence. live in bespoke boys’ and girls’ relationships as it is about The School has excellent facilities houses. There is also a mixed gaining knowledge. including a 550-seat professional junior boarding house designed The School is renowned theatre, amphitheatre, 2 water specifically for children aged 7-10 for focusing on individual based Astroturf pitches, a 25m years. There is a thriving boarding development, helping to nurture indoor heated swimming pool, community on weekends as 90% each child’s strengths and climbing wall, indoor rifle range, of boarders are full-time. talents. The small classes and dance studio and fully equipped

CONTACT INFORMATION

Heads: Bradley Salisbury (Senior School) Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 258000 Paddy Moss (Prep School) Fax: +44 (0) 1242 258004 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: Dean Close School Contact: Kelly Serjeant Shelburne Road, Cheltenham Gloucestershire Website: www.deanclose.org.uk GL51 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 academically accomplished and • Academic excellence - Great British public schools, with intellectually curious, and grow to developing a love of learning and a heritage steeped in ambition be self-assured and resilient young intellectual curiosity. We offer and innovation. Today we are a men and women, comfortable in the International Baccalaureate family of confident and inspiring their own skin, secure in their own Diploma, A level, Pre- Sixth co-educational boarding and day abilities, and with the broader Form programme as well as (I) schools for students age 7 to 18. skills necessary to get on with, GCSE studies. work with, and lead others in a Together with our associated • Beyond the Classroom – rapidly changing world. prep schools: The Downs Malvern an extensive co-curricular and Abberley Hall School, our • Our Malvern Qualities – a set of programme which encourages students strive to become well tested values that we live, individual personal growth, work and study by. leadership and challenge.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Keith Metcalfe (MC) Website: www.malverncollege.org.uk Mr Sam Cook (TDM) Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 581 500 Mr Will Lockett (AHS) Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day [email protected] Age Range: 13–18 (MC) [email protected] 7–13 (TDM & AHS) Address: Malvern College Contact: Miss Annalouise McQuilkin, College Road, Malvern Admissions Manager (MC) Worcestershire WR14 3DF Mrs Katherine Cox, KEY TO CONTACT INFORMATION Registrar (TDM) (MC) Malvern College Mrs Victoria Heath, (TDM) The Downs Malvern Registrar (AHS) (AHS) Abberley Hall School

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Oakham School

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

The Good Schools Guide

Oakham School provides the Our award winning Careers Oakham is a small, relatively choices, opportunities and Department supports tutors and affluent market town in the experiences for every pupil house staff with excellent guidance, heart of England which helps to to follow their own individual 70% of students leave for Russell provide a safe environment for all educational journey. Group Universities. In addition to students. The beautifully green Academic achievement the school is campus is just a few minutes’ walk Whether this choice be Academic known nationally for its sporting and from Oakham’s town centre, - 24 IGCSE/GCSEs on offer in musical achievements. whilst Oakham’s excellent road addition to A Levels, IB Diploma and rail links mean that London, and BTec in the Sixth Form - or Oakham has a strong reputation Birmingham and Cambridge are within the huge sporting and for providing excellent pastoral all within easy reach. Students also activity programme. We fully care, the school has a supportive, benefit from the School’s location recognise learning occurs both nurturing ethos. The House close to Rutland Water, in the in and out of the classroom. Our structure with small tutor groups heart of safe, rural England. holistic approach to education ensures all pupils are encouraged ensures pupils leave as effective and to fully challenge themselves To find out more visit independent learners, well equipped recognising the layers of www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk with the skills and personal traits to available support. thrive in an ever changing world.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Henry Price MA (Oxon) Telephone: +44 (0) 1572 758758 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1572 758818 Age Range: 10–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 10 years) Address: Oakham School Contact: Nigel Paddock, Registrar Chapel Close, Oakham Website: www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk Rutland LE15 6DT

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Rendcomb College

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

Your adventure starts here… • ‘Rendcomb Family’; • Pupils in Year 10 and above supportive, caring and benefit from their own single Our mission is to develop nurturing environment. study bedroom, with shared thoughtful, adventurous and • A Level Results 2018. bathroom facilities. academically ambitious young 78% A*-C grades. • Science Laboratories that reach people who are life-long learners. • 95% of pupils secured their the gold standard of teaching. We aim to prepare our pupils chosen University. • £3.3 million pound Performing with the character and skills to • Leavers destinations Arts Centre now open: 350 succeed in the ever-changing 2016-18 include Oxford, seater auditorium, dance studio world after school and their Durham, Bath, Exeter, Imperial and Drama classroom. onward journey in life. College London, King’s College • New boarding house scheduled Our pupils have the freedom London Liverpool, Warwick, for Sept 2019. to experience, explore and Edinburgh, Cardiff and Keele. • New Sixth Form and Medical enquire about the world • Top independent school in Centre scheduled for Jan 2020. around them.We encourage the county for Value Added • 90 minutes from London independence and tolerance and 4th in the UK. Heathrow with airport within ‘The Rendcomb Family’. • Academic Tutors for transfers available. every pupil.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Rob Jones (BA) Telephone: +44 (0) 1285 831213 (Reception) +44 (0) 1285 832325 (Int. Admissions) School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Rendcomb College Rendcomb Contact: Jochen Pichler, Cirencester International Admissions Registrar Gloucestershire Website: www.rendcombcollege.org.uk GL7 7HA

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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 • Short Half Terms – no need to and practice and individualised Science College (NMSC), is a return home. Accommodation, guidance and support every prestigious sixth form college guardianship, care and meals step of the way. where international students are provided throughout all half Accommodation - Modern Hall receive the best preparation term breaks and Final Easter of Residence in central Coventry possible for entry to - and Break in Year 2. - All bedrooms are single success at- the world’s leading Leadership Programme - Our occupancy with en-suite, and universities. We welcome unique Leadership Programme 24/7 care and supervision. Family students who are passionate equips students with the skills homestay also available - families about mathematics and science. they will need as future leaders accredited by Aegis. Transport Highlights: in their chosen field - medicine, between accommodation and engineering, computing, AI, school block, Weekly PE and gym • Progression to leading finance, economics, and science membership included. universities including Cambridge, (to name a few). Oxford and LSE Located in a leafy academic hub Pre-Med pathway – Our pathway adjacent to Warwick University • STEM centre of excellence includes medical work experience with excellent connections: • 100% grade A/A* Mathematics placements, Interview practice, Birmingham International Airport A level 2017 & 2018 BMAT /UKCAT preparation (20 minutes) Heathrow (1hr).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Ms Antonia Giovanazzi Telephone: +44 (0) 2475 092950 School Type: International Sixth Form Email: [email protected] Age Range: 15–18 years (youngest boarder Address: The National Mathematics 15 years) and Science College Contact: Veronique Robinson The Oaks, 2 Westwood Way Coventry, CV4 8JB Website: natmatsci.ac.uk

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Culford School

“Pupils and parents alike rate the school highly.”

The Good Schools Guide

Culford is an independent larger school; our aim is to provide supported by individualised boarding and day school for an education that is challenging, attention and encouragement. 700 boys and girls aged 1 to 18 enriching, and fun and prepares High performance programmes in years and is set in 480 acres pupils to be ready for life. football, tennis, golf and swimming of beautiful Suffolk parkland. give athletes the opportunity to High quality and enthusiastic Culford is 3 miles from the focus both on their sport and teaching is supported by superb historic market town of education at this important time academic, sporting, and boarding Bury St Edmunds, close to in their development. facilities including: a new library, Cambridge, and convenient a studio theatre, a superb indoor Recent ISA inspections have to Stansted (1 hour), Gatwick and outdoor tennis centre, rated our Senior School teaching, and Heathrow airports 25m pool and state-of-the-art pastoral care, and boarding as (both 2 hours). golf facilities with an indoor “Excellent”. We offer a broad Culford combines the warmth TRACKMAN® swing analysis range of GCSE and A level and individual attention of a suite. Sports and activities are subjects and leavers progress small community with the wider an integral part of our offerings, to top universities in the UK educational opportunities of a and academic excellence is and abroad.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Julian Johnson-Munday Telephone: +44 (0) 1284 385308 School Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1284 385513 Type: Email: [email protected] Age Range: 1–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Culford School 7 years) Bury St Edmunds Contact: Maura Power, International Registrar Suffolk Website: www.culford.co.uk IP28 6TX

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Royal Hospital School

“Navigating Success.”

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk to know every one of our pupils reputation for musical countryside overlooking the and finding out what motivates excellence, outstanding sports River Stour, the Royal Hospital them. By understanding a young facilities including an RYA Sailing School provides a full and person’s strengths we can help Academy and the Graham broad education enriched by them to make the right choices Napier Cricket Academy, a large its naval heritage and fit for at the right time, navigating and committed CCF contingent the modern world. them through their critical, and the opportunity to pursue formative years and ensuring a huge range of interests “We inspire our pupils to have that their education becomes and activities. the courage and commitment to the foundation for happiness be ambitious for their futures, With 450 full boarders, and success.” whichever path they choose. there is a real sense of purpose Simon Lockyer, Headmaster Everyone can achieve the most and community where every exceptional things but we are As well as a balanced and child feels nurtured, supported all different. That is why we enriched academic curriculum, and encouraged. focus on the individual, getting the School has an established

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Simon Lockyer, Bsc, MEd Telephone: +44 (0) 1473 326136 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1473 326213 Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 11 years) Address: Royal Hospital School Contact: Emily Allinson, Registrar (International) Holbrook Website: www.royalhospitalschool.org Suffolk IP9 2RX

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St Joseph’s College

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

St Joseph’s College offers a • EXCELLENT for We offer full, weekly and flexi- traditional British education pupil achievement boarding, as well as ‘home stay’ and pathway through to the • EXCELLENT for for students who are 16-years- UK’s top universities. personal development old and above. Many parents and students see boarding at The school is located on a • EXCELLENT for the quality of St Joseph’s as a ‘stepping stone’ beautiful, 60-acre, enclosed its boarding care & provision to university. campus above the market Students live in a very safe and town of Ipswich, in between The College has a warm and structured environment, with Cambridge and London, and friendly ethos based on Christian a strong emphasis on academic close to all major airports, values. It has high expectations study and the development including Heathrow, Gatwick, of its students, both academically of their interests, talents and Luton, Stansted and London City. and socially, and offers a wide social skills. The majority of range of courses, including GCSE, The school has achieved pupils at St Joseph’s College IGCSE, Pre A-level, BTEC, the top rating possible from are from the UK, with a smaller A-level and EPQ. It also prepares the Independent Schools percentage coming from various international students for their Inspectorate, which has rated it: parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. IELTS examinations.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs D Clarke - BA (Hons) NPQH Telephone: +44 (0) 1473 690281 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1473 694597 Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 10 years) Address: St Joseph’s College Contact: The admissions team Belstead Road, Ipswich Website: www.stjos.co.uk Suffolk IP2 9DR

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Ashville College

“Better versions of ourselves.”

Ashville College is a leading independent schools in the The 64 acre campus is within Methodist independent day and UK and home to 100 boarders easy access to the thriving town boarding school for boys and from countries worldwide as of Harrogate, voted one of girls aged 3–19. Ashville offers well as 770 day pupils. the happiest and safest places an outstanding education, in to live in the UK, and situated Children are encouraged to and out of the classroom. only a few miles from the challenge themselves, try out Yorkshire Dales. Boarding has been a central part new activities and venture of Ashville since it was founded outside of their comfort zone. Boarding at Ashville enables in 1877. Today 140 years later The small nature of each every child to find their niche, Ashville’s 21st century teaching boarding house enables children leaving confident, happy, well and facilities make it one of the across ages and nationalities rounded and with very fond leading co-educational to mix together. memories of their time here.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr RN Marshall Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 724863 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–19 years (youngest boarder Address: Ashville College 8 years) Green Lane Harrogate Contact: Fiona Wooley, North Yorkshire Director of Admissions HG2 9JP Website: www.ashville.co.uk

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Dallam School

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

With examination results Dallam boasts £12m of new A Level and the International amongst the best in the buildings and students are always Baccalaureate. There is a county and a good Ofsted busy with an extensive extra- distinctive international ethos rating for boarding, Dallam is curricular programme of sports, and emphasis on creativity, a popular choice for students arts and outdoor activities. service and outdoor challenge wanting a top UK state throughout the curriculum. At 1000 students, including a boarding school. On the fringes Sixth Form of 250, the school is Available only to UK and EU of the Lake District but within small enough for everybody to be citizens, fees are much lower easy reach of Manchester known as an individual but large than similar independent schools International Airport, it has an enough to offer a wide range because tuition is paid for by ideal, rural location. of courses, including GCSE, the state.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr N Whittle Telephone: +44 (0) 15395 65966 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 15395 65175 Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 11 years) Address: Dallam School Contact: Jenny Cole, Boarding Registrar Milnthorpe Cumbria Website: www.dallam.eu LA7 7DD

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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Praesis ut Prosis - Lead in Order to Serve

“Outstanding for boarding.” Ofsted “A buoyant, selective grammar with a big reputation.” Good Schools Guide

State day and boarding school Our pupils go on to the most boys into Sixth Form as day and for boys 11-18. Co-educational competitive universities, boarding students. We challenge Sixth Form. including Oxbridge. the brightest pupils in the North West of England, along with We are one of the UK’s top We have excellent travel links; boarders from further afield, to grammar schools. As a state Lancaster is under 2½ hours fulfil their potential. school, education is free for by train from London and we all pupils. We are a successful are on a direct train line from The values central to Lancaster state boarding school, rated as Manchester airport. Royal Grammar School are those ‘outstanding’ across all categories of academic and extra-curricular There are 1100 pupils at the by Ofsted. Boarding costs only excellence and opportunity, school, including 160 boarders about a third of the fees payable within a diverse and tolerant and a thriving Sixth Form of 350 at independent schools. community: these form the best students. We welcome boys possible foundation for future life. The atmosphere at LRGS is as day and boarding pupils at vibrant, inspiring – and fun! Year 7-11 and welcome girls and

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Dr C J Pyle Website: www.lrgs.org.uk School Type: Boys boarding 11–16 and Telephone: +44 (0) 1524 580600 co-educational boarding at Sixth Form Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Lancaster Royal Grammar School 11 years) East Road Lancaster Contact: Emma Jones, Marketing Manager LA1 3EF

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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 There is a comprehensive There are excellent sports comprises of four individual curriculum available, enabling facilities with a large Sports Hall, schools for students from 5 students to pursue their interests an indoor heated swimming through to 19 years old each and aspirations. The College is pool, spa, sauna and a 140 station with its unique qualities. ranked 8th in the UK for A level Fitness Centre. The brand-new results with 96.2% A*/B, and the outdoor facilities are exceptional Situated in the North Yorkshire Faculty A level results were 91.7% with professional standard countryside, just outside the A*/B. The Collegiate was recently grass, and Astro Turf sports city of York, our location provides inspected by the ISI and awarded pitches all with state-of-the-art a very safe environment for the highest possible mark of LED floodlighting. Students can our students to study and to “Excellent” across all its schools, compete in a variety of sports, live. There are strong academic the highest possible standard. Our including football, basketball, standards across the collegiate, superb boarding accommodation tennis and athletics. We offer and students are encouraged is probably the finest in Europe. over 150 co-curricular activities to have high expectations Sixth Form students have weekly providing depth and for their achievements and modern en-suite apartment-style diversity to complement the career prospects. accommodation with a plasma academic curriculum. TV and mini kitchen.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr. Steven Jandrell Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 333330 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1423 331444 Age Range: 5–19 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 7 years) Address: Queen Ethelburga’s Contact: Mr. Tom Whitehouse, The Collegiate Admissions Manager – EMEA Thorpe Underwood Website: www.qe.org York 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 which every individual can thrive A1 and 23 miles from Leeds schools in the country and – in and out of the classroom. Bradford Airport, London is just one of the top state boarding Both our boarding and education over two hours away by train schools in the UK, Ripon are rated outstanding by Ofsted from nearby Thirsk. Do come and Grammar School is set in and we are delighted to have visit. A warm Yorkshire welcome beautiful grounds at the heart retained The Sunday Times ‘Top awaits you. of the small cathedral city performing state school in the ‘ Ripon Grammar School is a ‘can of Ripon in the stunning North’ title for the last six years. do, will do’ school, with friendly, Yorkshire Dales. We are also in the top 2% of UK courteous, articulate and insightful state schools for pupil progress Large enough to challenge but students who are confident, from age 11-16. At RGS, education small enough to know every without being arrogant, and have comes free, so boarding typically student by name, we pride a real pride in their school.’ costs only a third of independent ourselves on fostering a strong, school fees. Five miles from the Good Schools Guide caring school community within

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Jonathan Webb Telephone: +44 (0) 1765 602647 School Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Type: Address: Ripon Grammar School Age Range: 11–18 years (youngest boarder 16, Clotherholme Road, 11 years) Ripon Contact: Marita Murray, Head of boarding North Yorkshire UK Website: ripongrammar.co.uk HG4 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 School is achieved through the a global village. The combination campus on the picturesque unrivalled standard of pastoral of UK day students and students Lancashire coastline, Rossall care, by the diverse pupil base from right across the world is one of the country’s leading and also by the permanent creates an exciting international independent co-educational boarding population. dimension and an appreciation boarding and day schools, of diverse cultures, religions With a history dating back where boys and girls aged 2–18 and politics. to 1844, Rossall combines a are nurtured in a safe, secure traditional British education Growing and learning in such a and supportive environment. with a modern approach friendly and culturally diverse Here pupils enjoy learning which focuses on developing environment helps our young and living in a friendly, busy the whole child. people develop into the and challenging atmosphere well-rounded, confident and With nearly fifty different in the classroom, after school knowledgeable individuals - nationalities living and learning and at weekends. The sense true global citizens. together at Rossall, we truly are of community that defines the

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Jeremy Quartermain Telephone: +44 (0) 1253 774 260 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1253 772 052 Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder Email: [email protected] 7 years) Address: Rossall School Contact: Julie Yorke, International Registrar Broadway, Fleetwood Lancs Website: www.rossall.org.uk FY7 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 Baccalaureate results enable the Windermere is one of the UK’s in the heart of England’s Lake majority of students to access most sought-after destinations. District. The rugged beauty of their first choice universities. It has easy access to major the landscape not only makes Awarded the IB School of the roads, airports and rail, and is for an inspiring educational Year 2018 by the Sunday Times safe, secure and convenient – setting but enables students newspaper in the UK. in short, the perfect learning to make use of what environment for our students. The School boasts its own RYA surrounds them. (Royal Yachting Association) At Windermere School, we This makes for a truly unique accredited watersports centre aim to maximise each child’s and ever busy extra-curricular and boathouse on the shores of academic potential, and believe programme. Excellent GCSE and Lake Windermere. The School we can offer a truly unique IGCSE results along with above is a British Youth Sailing Centre, space in which children can world average International recognising its race training. grow and develop as well- rounded individuals.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Ian Lavender Fax: +44 (0) 15394 88414 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Windermere School 8 years) Patterdale Road Contact: Mrs Jane Gallon, Head of Admissions Windermere and Marketing The Lake District LA23 1NW Website: www.windermereschool.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0) 15394 46164

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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. artificial and grass pitches, from home’. Woodhouse sports halls, fitness suite, Grove School was the first Woodhouse Grove, founded swimming pool and climbing Independent School in the UK in 1812, is set within a 70 acre wall all within campus. to achieve the Wellbeing Award. campus in stunning Yorkshire countryside with excellent At Woodhouse Grove, we Our rich, challenging and transport links; trains take appreciate that every child is a dynamic curriculum, coupled 8 minutes to reach Leeds City unique individual. We motivate with a full and busy boarding Centre and Leeds Bradford pupils academically and beyond timetable and our elite sporting Airport is only ten minutes away the classroom and our pupils programme, provide students (Manchester Airport 1.5 hours). leave our school prepared with with the drive and aspiration to the confidence, ambition and become the very best version of We have high standards and an resilience to succeed. themselves that they can be. all-encompassing approach to education and our outstanding We have a strong Grove facilities reflect this; recording Community and excellent studio, 230 seater theatre, pastoral support, a real ‘home

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr J.A. Lockwood Telephone: +44 (0) 113 250 2477 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Woodhouse Grove School 11 years) Apperley Bridge, Leeds Contact: Mrs Jo Amos, Admissions Manager West Yorkshire BD10 0NR Website: www.woodhousegrove.co.uk

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Cardiff Sixth Form College

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

Gareth Collier, Principal

Cardiff Sixth Form College has the pupils, staff offer one to one Cardiff Sixth Form College also been ranked the top independent support, tutorials and academic offers a wide range of extra and school in the UK by the Times enrichment on top of their super curricular activities. Newspapers for 2018 and has extensive teaching programme. Students take part in been the top school in the UK A designated careers team at volunteering and international for the past nine years. the College drive and reinforce work experience programmes as 89% of students achieved A*-A student passion for learning well as academic competitions. grades and 96% A*-B and 15% with excellent careers guidance, Encouraged to undertake self- have confirmed Oxbridge places UCAS support, entrance to study, all students given practice with 26% of the cohort going US and other international in Critical Thinking, as well as onto study medicine. 100% gain universities, lectures and work extra tutor support, they are places at top Russell Group experience programmes. prepared for the various entry and international universities requirements of tests such as There are over 40 different world-wide. BMAT, LNAT and TSA and nationalities at Cardiff who live are able to compete for the in state-of-the-art boarding Teaching staff are all highly most sought-after places at accommodation comprising experienced with many having top universities. been examiners or inspectors in single en-suite bedrooms and other schools. Highly rated by studio apartments.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Gareth Collier Telephone: +44 (0) 2920 493121 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 14 –19 years (youngest boarder Address: Cardiff Sixth Form College 14 years) 1– 3 Trinity Court Contact: Gareth Collier, Principal 21– 27 Newport Road Cardiff CF24 0AA UK Website: www.ccoex.com

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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 enables it to offer a wide concern that pupils receive at oldest and most successful range of A-level and GCSE Christ College – support from schools in Wales. Founded in subjects and extra-curricular highly qualified and experienced 1541 by Henry VIII, it occupies activities, whilst giving everyone staff which extends beyond the an enviable site on the outskirts the chance to form close classroom to every aspect of of Brecon, in the Brecon friendships and to develop a daily life and leads to a high level Beacons National Park. real sense of belonging. Sixth of achievement in both academic Form pupils have access to a and non-academic areas. The school buildings reflect Leadership Course enabling its ancient past as well as its “A real boarding school” - listed them to develop additional determination to provide the in the top ten value for money team-building, communication best modern facilities possible boarding school in the UK by and problem-solving skills. for its pupils. The Telegraph. Parents and guardians value There are 400 pupils at Christ the outstanding staff:pupil ratio College Brecon, a size which as well as the unique care and

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Gareth Pearson B.Eng Telephone: +44 (0) 1874 615440 School Type: HMC Co-educational boarding Fax: +44 (0) 1874 625174 and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 7–18 years (youngest boarder Address: Christ College 10 years) Brecon Contact: Mrs Margaret Stephens, Powys Admissions Registrar LD3 8AF Website: www.christcollegebrecon.com

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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 over 400 years in the heart into the Sixth Form, co- girls and boys through a unique of the naturally inspirational educational teaching and joint combination of single-sex and Wye Valley. activities ensure a successful co-educational environments transition from school to Pupils enjoy a wide range of at the optimum stages of university life. Academic results academic subjects, impressive their academic and personal are outstanding, with around sports, cultural and arts facilities development. 60% of our pupils winning places and links with top universities. at Russell Group universities. Pupils at Monmouth School Single-sex boarding houses Accompanied transport is for Girls and Monmouth are run by dedicated house provided to and from Heathrow School for Boys embark on an parents to provide a nurturing airport as well as Birmingham educational journey within a and happy home-from-home and Bristol airports. distinctive community, refined atmosphere. As pupils progress

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs Jessica Miles Telephone: +44 (0) 1600 711104 (MG) MA (Oxon), PGCE (MG) +44 (0) 1600 710433 (MB) Dr Andrew Daniel BSc, MEd, PhD, PGCE (MB) Email: [email protected] [email protected] School Girls’ boarding and day (MG) Type: Boys’ boarding and day (MB) Address: Monmouth School for Girls Hereford Road, Monmouth NP25 5XT Age Range: 7–18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Monmouth School for Boys Contact: Mrs Karen Stafford-Smith, Almshouse Street Admissions Registrar (MG); Monmouth NP25 3XP Miss Ellie Townsend, KEY TO CONTACT INFORMATION Admissions Registrar (MB) (MG) Monmouth School for Girls (MB) Monmouth School for Boys Website: www.habsmonmouth.org

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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 and additional learning barriers. style of each individual. St landscape of Snowdonia, North In 2018 the school received David’s College manifests Wales, St David’s College is an a national industry award for a truly unique and inspiring independent boarding school its range of extra-curricular environment that nurtures every for ages 9 to 19. activities. With its sector aspect of a pupil’s academic, leading outdoor education physical and social/emotional/ The school is noted for having programme, St David’s College spiritual wellbeing. an inspiring fresh approach offers its pupil an inspiring education that allows every This is known as the Three range of opportunities beyond pupil to reach their full academic Peaks Model of education the classroom. potential regardless of ability. designed to prepare students Small class sizes and highly to leave school with unique Alongside mainstream classroom trained staff enable St David’s personalities and individual teaching St David’s College College to create a learning strengths, and a deep resilience, has a highly regarded learning environment in which teaching ready for life beyond school. support centre specialising in can be tailored to the learning supporting pupils with Dyslexia

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mr Andrew Russell B.Sc. (Hons), Website: www.stdavidscollege.co.uk P.G.C.E., C.C.M.(SpLD) Telephone: +44 (0) 1492 868836 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 9–19 years (youngest boarder Address: St David’s College 10 years) Gloddaeth Hall, Llandudno Contact: John Rogowski (Admissions) Conwy, North Wales LL30 1RD

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Gordonstoun

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

As well as preparing students The school’s location on the their ability to consider the for exams, Gordonstoun Moray Coast in the North needs of others developed, prepares them for life. of Scotland provides the and they gain resilience – life background for Gordonstoun’s skills which complement the The school’s uniquely broad world beating outdoor School’s commitment to curriculum encourages every education programme. academic excellence. individual to fulfil their potential academically as Through expeditions and sail Active engagement in service well as individually. training voyages Gordonstoun to the local community also students gain invaluable comprises a core part of Gordonstoun follows the experience in being both leaders Gordonstoun’s ‘working week’. English GCSE and A level and team players and in having All year groups take part in curriculum and students go on compassion and understanding service, but from Year 11 each to Universities, Colleges and Art for others and of themselves. student commits to one of the Schools all over the world to Their outlook is broadened, School’s nine services. study a diverse range of subjects.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Principal – Ms Lisa Kerr; Website: gordonstoun.org.uk Headmaster – Mr Titus Edge Telephone: +44 (0) 1343 837837 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Fax: +44 (0) 1343 837838 Age Range: 5–18 years (youngest boarder 8 years) Email: [email protected] Contact: Mrs Sabine Richards, Director of Address: Gordonstoun Admissions and Communications ELGIN, Moray Scotland 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 Our ‘YES SHE CAN’ approach, are consistently outstanding. making our girls stand out embodied in the abundance of The majority of students achieve from the crowd. strong female role-models and their first choice universities, and the range of opportunity helps a high proportion go on to study It’s the quality of individual inspire every girl to find the path STEM-related courses. attention, small class sizes and our that is right for her. flexibility that make a difference. The school holds a highly A sector-leading curriculum sought after British Council Situated on an eleven-acre from 3 – 18, combined with our International School Award parkland setting in the heart uniquely rounded approach to recognising its exceptional of Edinburgh, St George’s is education, helps girls go forward International programme. the only all-through girls’ school to explore wide-ranging careers in Edinburgh. Scotland is one of the safest and with a deep understanding of the friendliest places to visit and Girls come first by design global workplace. Edinburgh is considered one of and have the freedom to Examination results in both the most desirable cities to live be themselves. Scottish and English qualifications in the world.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Mrs Alex Hems, MA Oxon Telephone: +44 (0) 131 311 8008 School Type: Girls’ boarding and day school Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3–18 years (youngest boarder Address: St George’s School for Girls 10 years) Garscube Terrace Contact: Madeleine Morrice, Admissions Murrayfi eld Edinburgh, EH12 6BG Website: stge.org.uk

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LONDON AND SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND 01 Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, London 16 01 Gordonstoun, Moray 63 02 ACS Cobham, Surrey 17 02 St George's School for Girls, Edinburgh 64 03 Ashford School, Kent 18 04 Burgess Hill Girls, Sussex 19 05 Dover College, Kent 20 06 Holmewood House, Kent 21 07 Hurtwood House, Surrey 22 Alphabetical Listing 08 Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire 23 09 Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International, London 24 Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, London 16 10 St Catherine’s Bramley, Surrey 25 ACS Cobham, Surrey 17 Ashford School, Kent 18 11 St George’s Ascot, Berkshire 26 Ashville College, North Yorkshire 51 12 St Lawrence College, Kent 27 Bournemouth Collegiate School, Dorset 31 13 The Oratory School, Berkshire 28 Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 42 14 The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire 29 Burgess Hill Girls, Sussex 19 15 Woldingham School, Surrey 30 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cardiff 59 Christ College, Brecon, Powys 60 SOUTH AND WEST Culford School, Suffolk 48 01 Bournemouth Collegiate School, Dorset 31 Dallam School, Cumbria 52 02 Dauntsey’s School, Wiltshire 32 Dauntsey’s School, Wiltshire 32 03 Downside School, Somerset 33 Dean Close School, Gloucestershire 43 04 Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 34 Dover College, Kent 20 05 Monkton Combe School, Bath, Somerset 35 Downside School, Somerset 33 06 Mount Kelly, Devon 36 Gordonstoun, Moray 63 07 Plymouth College, Devon 37 Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Monmouthshire 61 08 Taunton School, Somerset 38 Holmewood House, Kent 21 09 Warminster School, Wiltshire 39 Hurtwood House, Surrey 22 10 West Buckland School, Devon 40 Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 34 Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancashire 53 CENTRAL Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire 23 01 Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 42 Malvern College, Worcestershire 44 02 Dean Close School, Gloucestershire 43 Mill Hill School & Mill Hill International, London 24 03 Malvern College, Worcestershire 44 Monkton Combe School, Bath, Somerset 35 04 Oakham School, Rutland 45 Mount Kelly, Devon 36 Oakham School, Rutland 45 05 Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire 46 Plymouth College, Devon 37 06 The National Maths & Science College, 47 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, North Yorkshire 54 West Midlands Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire 46 EASTERN Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire 55 01 Culford School, Suffolk 48 Rossall School, Lancashire 56 Royal Hospital School, Suffolk 49 02 Royal Hospital School, Suffolk 49 St Catherine’s Bramley, Surrey 25 03 St Joseph's College, Suffolk 50 St David's College, Conwy 62 NORTH St George’s Ascot, Berkshire 26 01 Ashville College, North Yorkshire 51 St George's School for Girls, Edinburgh 64 02 Dallam School, Cumbria 52 St Joseph's College, Suffolk 50 St Lawrence College, Kent 27 03 Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Lancashire 53 Taunton School, Somerset 38 04 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, North Yorkshire 54 The National Maths & Science, West Midlands 47 05 Ripon Grammar School, North Yorkshire 55 The Oratory School, Berkshire 28 06 Rossall School, Lancashire 56 The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Hertfordshire 29 07 Windermere School, Cumbria 57 Warminster School, Wiltshire 39 08 Woodhouse Grove School, West Yorkshire 58 West Buckland School, Devon 40 Windermere School, Cumbria 57 WALES Woldingham School, Surrey 30 01 Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cardiff 59 Woodhouse Grove School, West Yorkshire 58 02 Christ College, Brecon, Powys 60 03 Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Monmouthshire 61 04 St David's College, Conwy 62

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