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UK Schools Directory 2021/22 THE UK BOARDING SCHOOL SPECIALIST FOR HM FORCES & FCDO FAMILIES

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Choosing a boarding school is 23 South and West a daunting task, our FREE impartial schools help and advice is unique, personal 41 Central schools and tailored to the individual needs 56 Eastern schools of each child and their family. 61 Northern schools For those parents with little experience of boarding schools 73 Welsh schools it can be a daunting prospect; most rely on friends and family for help and advice. Each child is different and each school is 75 Northern Ireland different. With a little help from the experts you can find that schools perfect place where your child will blossom and grow to his or 76 Scottish schools her full potential. School listing and The UK Schools Directory has been designed specifically 77  regional map with the Forces family in mind and is an excellent starting point including information on some of the UK’s many excellent boarding schools plus personal experiences from Forces, RAF, EVERYONE HAS A STORY Naval and FCDO families. We sincerely hope that you will We would like to include your find this Directory helpful and informative. Free copies are personal experiences of boarding, distributed widely across the UK and overseas, including Cyprus, as a parent or student, in the next UK Schools Directory Please send Belgium, Brussels, Brunei or as a download on our website copy (max 200 words) to: www. andersoneducation.co.uk [email protected] Please contact us by completing an Enquiry Form via our website at www.andersoneducation.co.uk, email or telephone. SPECIAL THANKS

We would be delighted to offer you our FREE help and guidance, Special thanks to students, families every step of the way, until you have secured a boarding school place. and schools that have contributed editorial and photographs. Best wishes FUTURE INFORMATION

Anderson Education Langton House, Meopham Green, Meopham, Kent DA13 0PY, England. Sara Sparling Tel: +44 (0)1474 815450 E-mail: [email protected] Director, Education Consultant Website: www.andersoneducation.co.uk Boarding is all about friendships 3 Anderson Education Selecting the best school We have personally visited over 350 UK boarding schools; this first-hand Ask the experts for help and advice 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 when selecting the ‘best’ school for convenience of our educational service aims to make the search for your child. the best school a stress free experience. Although boarding schools appear similar when browsing the websites, in reality each Meet the team has a unique quality. Sara Sparling Our job as Education Consultants is to identify and Sara Sparling is an Education Consultant who travels frequently to the Gulf countries to meet match your child’s individual talents, skills and aspirations local and expat families considering a UK boarding school, summer or language programme. to a school that will challenge, encourage and develop, to Her experience as a teacher, expat wife, mother of three children and as a boarder herself, ensure that each child reaches his or her full potential. The enables her to understand the needs and concerns of parents. Whilst in the UK Sara makes regular school visits to identify what is unique and special about each boarding school and purpose and aim of the Education Consultant who specialises ensure that Anderson Education has up to date knowledge and information. in school placement is to work on behalf of the family, to offer help and guidance in the selection of the ‘best’ school for their child. The education of each and every Nikki Harlow child is one of the most important decisions we make, so time spent in early exploration and Nikki Harlow is an Education Consultant, who joined the Anderson Education team in 2015, research is wise. Families not living close/near to the school are looking for reassurance that she has a wide range of experience in education with extensive knowledge of working with children with Special Educational Needs. Nikki’s career has included working in schools and their children will achieve their full potential, in a happy, safe, secure environment. Working also as an events and exhibition manager. She has lived in the USA and the Middle East and closely with an Education Consultant for the purpose of school selection should follow the her son attended a UK boarding school. process outlined below: Diane Weir Diane Weir joined Anderson Education in March 2020 as our British Forces - Marketing PLAN EARLY and Education Consultant. She is a Forces wife and mother to three sons – two of whom are current boarders and one a past boarding student. Diane has a wealth of experience 1. Plan early, however we understand last minute deployments, and postings often and knowledge of the independent school sector that is invaluable in this role. Diane will be mean this is impossible, ideally allow at least 18 months. working with UK boarding schools to develop their marketing and recruitment strategy and 2. Ask questions and identify the type of educational environment that would best suit the Forces families worldwide to secure a boarding school place. needs of your child; is it to be co-educational or a single sex school, highly selective or more suitable for the ‘all rounder’. The UK Schools Directory – H M Forces and FCDO families. Free copies are distributed widely across the UK and overseas: families have contacted us from Gibraltar, Cyprus, 3. Do you have any special requirements? Falkland Islands, Turkey, Canada, Holland and Kuwait, as well as the UK and Germany. i.e. Dyslexia, medical condition, learning or physical difficulties. 4. Do you require the school to be in any particular area of the UK? You can download the directory at: WWW.ANDERSONEDUCATION.CO.UK And view individual school details at: WWW.BOARDINGSCHOOLSADVICE.COM 5. Have copies of the child’s School Reports available. UK Boarding School Exhibition - British Forces 6. Inform the child’s present school of your intentions; the Principal will be required to An opportunity to meet UK boarding school heads and representatives - supply a reference. find out more about the many benefits of a UK boarding education. 7. Be clear about, if and when, you are able to visit the schools selected. Check our website for further dates and venues across the UK: 8. Contact CEAS, this is the MOD authority to whom Service parents must apply WWW.ANDERSONEDUCATION.CO.UK before they can obtain the CEA (Board): Tel: +44 (0) 1980 618244 or Email: [email protected]

4 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 5 WHAT TO EXPECT Help is available Children’s An Education Consultant provides the support and guidance many families Education welcome at this important time when selecting the ‘best’ school for their child. Advisory Service We regularly visit schools. This enables us to keep Continuity of Education up-to-date with a school’s developments and any changes in staff and curriculum. For example, a new Allowance (Board) member of staff with a responsibility for weekend Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) is a Tri-Service organisation which activities and the refurbishment of the boarding provides support to Service Personnel and their families in obtaining appropriate house can suddenly make a school look and feel a education for their children. Advice and support covers many areas including Admissions more exciting place to be. We always ask ourselves and Appeals for state maintained schools, Special Educational Needs provision, ‘what is special about this school?’; identifying and Retention of Quarters and Continuity of Education Allowance applications. matching what is special about the student and the school makes for happy, successful children. MAINTAINING CONTINUITY CEA SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE (SENA) When visiting schools we look for the following The aim of continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) For those in receipt of CEA with a special educational ingredients; warmth, a high level of pastoral care, is to assist Service personnel to achieve continuity of 1. The Education Consultant selects 4 or lots of activities to choose from and fun. A child will need and/or disability, should you or the boarding 5 schools that best meet the agreed education for their child(ren) that would otherwise school require extra educational help you can apply achieve more academically if these things are provided. be denied in the maintained day school sector if their criteria, for your consideration. for CEA Special Educational Needs Allowance (SENA). child(ren) accompanied them on frequent assignments To do so you must complete a SEND CEAS support 2. The Education Consultant will arrange both at home and overseas. application. for the school prospectuses to be sent CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION FIRST STEPS to the family. ALLOWANCE (CEA) Claimants must contact CEAS to obtain advice 3. The Education Consultant will be available The allowance is called the ‘Continuity of Education and information about boarding schools, and a to discuss the benefits of each school selected Allowance’ (CEA) and is to help provide continuity CEA Eligibility Certificate application form. CEAS and generally answer parents’ questions. of education for a child and enable the spouse of a recommend that parents visit at least 3 schools, with service person to accompany them on postings. The their child(ren), during term time before making a final 4. The Education Consultant can make allowance is available for children of 8 years of age and decision. appointments for you to visit 3 or 4 schools. over. If you are interested in claiming this allowance you CONTACT To see the school in action is important should check your eligibility with your pay office. [email protected] and parents are advised to visit in term The costs of boarding schools can vary greatly and you Email: time whenever possible. are expected to contribute a minimum of 10% towards Helpline: +44 (0) 1980 618244 or mil: 943448244 the fees. The fees are only part of the costs and you Address: CEAS, Trenchard Lines, Upavon, need to be clear what extras the school charges for. Wiltshire SN9 6BE Considerations for the Younger Boarder There is a junior and senior CEA and which allowance This page is intended as a guide. A senior school with its own prep school enables children to stay at you are eligible for depends on the fee structure of the Please visit: the same school from 7–18 years. Joining a stand-alone prep school, school you choose. The junior and senior rates are not www.gov.uk/guidance/childrens-education-advisory-service with boarders from 7–13 years, provides an opportunity to monitor your related to your rank. for full up to date information child’s development and select a senior school to best suit their needs. FAMILY MOBILITY Our FREE Consultancy Education Service is for parents who want help and advice about the Acceptance of accompanied service and hence family independent school system, and the type of boarding school that would best suit their child. mobility is inherent in claiming CEA. An exception to Consultations can be taken by phone on +44 (0) 1474 815450 this requirement is those Service personnel classified as or by email [email protected]. Involuntarily Separated (INVOLSEP). Advice on this can be sought from CEAS.

6 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 7 parentfocus parentfocus Perfect mix between, education, fun and development My eldest started sixth form and my youngest her first year of senior school, at West Buckland, two years ago. After two years, what are our thoughts? Put simply, the School is outstanding. When we first visited, we were struck by school activities too – ranging from football, the passion of the teaching staff. This has to kayaking through to jujitsu. She loves ‘Home from home’ proven to be not just a first impression. After them all. every parents’ evening or visit to the school, One of the greatest benefits Monkton offers is the strong connection and For my eldest, the school offers freedom in we are still struck by how genuinely enthused pull through between the Prep and the Senior School. There can be no the form of Parkers Boarding House. But by their subject areas and inspiring the staff doubt of the impact of an outstanding prep school. it’s freedom with just the right amount of continue to be. The pastoral side is superb oversight. Similar to university style dormitory Both our children have transitioned seamlessly a robust support system and numerous too. Key for those of us who need our children single rooms, but with communal social areas, from Year 8 in the Prep School to Year 9 in touchpoints for the children to access if they to board because of the commitments of our it is a great introduction to the next stage the Senior School. They have maintained and need, to incredible Personal Development own professions. of life. grown friendships with a large proportion classes which flex to deal with particular My youngest is an experienced boarder but continuing from the Prep School on to the concerns. Our children have just been We are delighted with what the School has, I can say, at West Buckland, the care and Senior School, they had already been taught thoroughly cared for and nurtured as and continues, to offer. In our view that perfect attention that she receives from the Boarding by many of the teachers and had spent so individuals in every aspect and we couldn’t be mix between, education, fun, development House staff is so supportive that it’s as if she much time manoeuvring between the two more grateful! and preparation for the next stages of our has her own private team looking after her. sites playing sport or attending performances daughters’ lives. The boarding community at Monkton just And, she now takes part in a wealth of after that they quickly settled when it was time to Brigadier Frazer Lawrence go up. Given the number of schools our ticks every box; a strong military community children have attended, we are so thankful with all the breadth it brings alongside a that we chose a school that offers this number (but not a predominance) of continuity and delivers it so well. international pupils and local flexi boarders, a strong, fun calendar of activities particularly at As with many military families, we were the Prep School and a delightful balance of reluctant to board our children but, from our rest and play at the Senior School. My very first visit, we were 100% sure that children are always surrounded by friends, Monkton was for us. It really is a ‘home from they really enjoy the incredible facilities at home’ and we are as certain of that now five weekends and we feel the school understands years on as we were when first we visited the and delivers a strong full boarding provision. school. Monkton’s strong focus on pastoral Army families in particular, with their love of care just seems to permeate through pretty Salisbury Plain, would be mad not to look at much every area of school life: from the Monkton as a boarding option for their children! attention and diligence of first rate teachers, to wonderful house parents who are forever Father of children boarding at Monkton Combe School going the extra mile to care for the kids, from

8 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 9 studentfocus studentfocus I’ve become more Boarding at confident as a person QM is all about

I really remember my first Since I started boarding at All Hallows friendships day at All Hallows and it is I have become a lot better at coping with probably my favourite memory. the various situations that life throws at me I’ve been a Full Boarder at QM since We had a massive game of and have also been able to manage being I joined in Year I - I’m now coming to dodgeball in the gym and everyone away from home. the end of Year III and I’ll start my was really kind and supported All the staff are great and caring and I think GCSE courses next September. My dad me. I had never been in such a big that it is best to follow the rules and stay in is in the British Army and we have been building before! the Houseparents good books. The food is moved every two to three years; I have My favourite thing about boarding is certainly a lot better than in my old school. lived in seven different houses and in the evening activities and going outside. My favourite meal is when we have a pasta three different countries in the past There is always so much choice and so many bar and get to choose our toppings. 13 years, so picking the right school for things to do, especially in the summer when my sister and I was so important for us If I had a message for anyone thinking about we have all of the grounds to play in. all. For Mum and Dad it was all about joining a Boarding School, it is that boarding continuity of schooling, but for me it is such a great experience that you shouldn’t was about finding a ‘home from home’. miss it! I am pleased to say QM has managed to Riding and Swimming. I have also taken up Molly – Year 5 boarder at All Hallows tick all the boxes. the Trombone since starting QM and I was Preparatory School lucky enough to be given a part in Hetty During my first two years in Red House Feather, the Junior Theatre Production. I was lucky to build a very strong group of friends, many of them were Full Boarders However, for me, boarding at QM is all just like me. We would decorate our dorms about friendships. To keep all the year together, and in the summer we would groups connected we have six different play and camp outside in the Red House vertical Houses. We have different House garden. In the winter we’d sit by the Aga competitions including the annual Fun Song drinking hot chocolate and planning our and Sports Day. Boarding school can be next weekend trip, we’ve been on visits to hard, but I am so grateful to have so many Flamingo Land theme park, an inflatable people to talk to; be it my Tutor, water sports centre and on shopping trips my Housemistress, my friends or even to York. the School Counsellor. Boarding at QM is definitely right for me and I am glad I enjoy a lot of sport, including Lacrosse, to call it my ‘home from home’. Hockey and Netball, and here you get the opportunity to play for the county or even Pippa, Year III – Queen Margaret’s, York the country. My friends take part in many other sports at QM, like Tennis, Horse

10 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 11 I wanted my children to have friendships which lasted longer than my serving husband’s current posting

There are many wonderful things to experience being part of a Forces family but “There will be many different constantly uprooting your family home and reasons you may have changing schools for your children is not one of them. Military families often have limited to consider boarding.” choices in certain aspect of their life, whether it is the allocation of a military There is no perfect path for Forces families to quarter or hiring, the area in which they live, follow, we all make decisions based on what is the posting their serving partner receives, best for our own families, for some moving operational tours they lend their supporting schools with every posting works, but for role to, and more importantly the schools others a boarding school option can be a their children attend. positive, life changing experience. If you choose to live married accompanied as Of course, starting the boarding journey is we did, it can come at a cost. You often hear of challenging, but as a parent you learn. You Forces children who have attended multiple begin to understand that one unhappy schools, for some this is manageable, for phone-call does not mean your child dislikes others not so. My eldest son experienced 6 school; boarding staff often tell me how children schools before we finally decided he needed While we still have the occasional moment most importantly the confidence to thrive in offload to parents and then skip off happily more educational stability. I probably should of homesickness, seeing and talking to my the wider world. leaving a guilt-ridden, anxious parent on the not admit that the academic side of things was two younger sons is only a phone call/ other end of the line. You know that Sunday Independent schools in the UK really value not what became the catalyst for my decision WhatsApp/Zoom away. Gone are the days evening calls can be unsettling; - children, like Forces families and many are now choosing to agree to boarding school. I wanted my of old-fashioned boarding schools with long adults, can also have the Sunday night blues. to offer additional discounts and bursaries to children to have friendships which lasted longer periods of separation and lack of contact. Sometimes evenings when favourite clubs are attract more Forces families to join their school. than my serving husband’s current posting. on are best avoided as they will not want to Our boarding experience began nine years Anderson Education has over twenty years’ There will be many different reasons you may miss anything and seem monosyllabic. You may ago, and last year my eldest son completed experience and knowledge, we would love have to consider boarding. You may, like me, hope see pictures of your children looking like they senior education. As we helped him prepare to help you on your journey to find the right for stability of friendships, you may aspire for have not brushed their hair, but they will be for his chosen path beyond school, we school. I know first-hand what a challenging your children to achieve their academic potential, grinning from ear to ear. They will speak in certainly felt his boarding experience had decision this can be, whether you are simply you may want to nurture an existing talent or another language using school abbreviations prepared him well to make the transition, and considering boarding school as an option sporting ability, you may be worried about the which seem alien to us but normal dialect to he has done so almost seamlessly. Having had or have made up your mind we are here effect moving schools might have on their mental them; their world is exciting and multicultural experience as a boarder he has learned many to help you. wellbeing, or maybe you have discovered the with friends from all over the globe. Weekends valuable life skills, including awareness that the amazing opportunities a boarding education can home and holidays are precious time, generally world is made of lots of different people, and Diane Weir – Mother to James, Henry and Edward offer by allowing children to experience a wealth unencumbered by schoolwork (because how to live with people who may be quite and wife to C who continues to serve. of new experiences. outside exam times that work is left at school). different from you, your family, your beliefs, and

12 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 UK SCHOOLS DIRECTORY 2021/22 13 studentfocus schoolfocus There is always support Scotland - no better place if you need it in the world to board “We chose Dauntsey’s as we thought it offered a great variety of sports and activities as well as good academic teaching.” There is nowhere in the world quite as diverse and exciting as My parents wanted something that would Our experience of the School has definitely work well for all of us – our younger brother lived up to our first impressions. I really Scotland to go to boarding school. is joining the First Form here in September. enjoy the wide range of sports on offer; We are renowned for our warm A real highlight from my time at Dauntsey’s there’s a lot more choice than at my prep welcome and big hearts and, so far was taking part in Moonrakers which school. Everyone does sport here and it’s in a boarding school environment, is an adventure programme for all Third not just about the most able and the top that builds a sense of community Formers. Each week we did things like teams. There’s a lot of encouragement to which is so important to ensure a kayaking, orienteering, sailing, shooting and exercise and stay fit and healthy so, even if happy boarding experience. survival and we then had a week-long camp you’re not the best at a particular sport, you in Wales. It was brilliant – I particularly still get involved. Everyone is encouraged Scottish boarding schools combine enjoyed the indoor climbing. to do their best and it’s a lot of fun. My the best of tradition and innovation. favourite sport at the moment is tennis – This combination provides a learning If ever I’m worried about anything, I can talk it’s a great game and very social when we environment which celebrates cultural to my House Master, who is really friendly, head off to the courts after lessons. diversity and life experience just as much and there are counsellors we can talk to in the San or older pupils who are involved in I found it very easy to settle here when I as the schools’ enviable track record of the school’s Listening Service. Everyone is started. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. securing places in the best universities very encouraging and there is always support I’d say to anyone joining that they should in the UK and the world. Our boarding if you need it, whether it’s in the classroom sign up for as many clubs and activities as schools offer a safe and secure or in a club or sport that you are trying to possible. You meet a lot of different people environment and are very accessible - improve in. Pupils and staff don’t have an and, even if you don’t enjoy the activity, you most are only an hour or so from London ‘attitude’ – they’re just pretty normal. Edwin might make a new friend or two. by air and most schools fall within a At weekends I have a lie-in and then might one hour travel time from Glasgow and go to the gym, play some sport or join a trip Edinburgh, Scotland’s biggest cities. to Devizes to pick up anything Scotland has a long heritage of welcoming pupils both from across the UK and from overseas. I might need. There’s a good balance Our schools attract a very high standard of teaching staff, as well as offering an outstanding between being kept busy but also opportunity to really benefit from an outdoor education. having a chance to relax. Will Will and Edwin are currently in the We are blessed with some of the most magnificent landscape in the world offering a natural, Fifth and Fourth Forms at Dauntsey’s. healthy and safe environment for young people to grow and flourish, with locations that Will joined in the Third Form and provide an opportunity to experience a range of outdoor activities; from mountaineering and Edwin in the First Form. skiing to kayaking and bushcraft. Helping to build teamwork and leadership skills, as well as Their father is in the Army. developing fitness and simply being great fun!

Carol McLaren – Director of Marketing and Communications, Glenalmond College, Perthshire.

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Christ’s Hospital Cottesmore School

“ The feeling you get when “ Christ’s Hospital you walk around the is the only school is ‘I wish I could co-educational come here myself’ – “Full Boarding” I instantly knew there school in the was nowhere better South of England.” I could ever want to send any of my children.” Parent

Christ’s Hospital is an If you want a school with The School is unashamedly Cottesmore School won the They have been providing The strength of Cottesmore’s independent co-educational the ‘wow’ factor in abundance, academic - with 98% of pupils Tatler Schools Awards 2020 excellent preparation for senior academic programme lies boarding school for pupils look no further than moving on each year to the ‘Prep School of the Year 2020’ boarding schools since 1894 within its breadth. There are aged 11-18 with just over Christ’s Hospital. leading universities. and Times Educational and has long term connections 21 different curriculum subjects 900 pupils, and an equal mix Supplement ‘Boarding School with schools which share taught: sports and the arts are Christ’s Hospital is one of only What is so special is the extent of boys and girls. of the Year Award 2019’. Cottesmore’s belief in a strong. Through this rich variety four co-educational full boarding of the resources on offer: nurturing, rounded and of intellectual and practical The School is situated in senior schools in the country. 24/7 teachers, supported prep, Cottesmore is an academic dynamic academic education - experience, each girl and boy beautiful Sussex countryside, The advantage of full boarding a range of activities including boarding prep school for boys schools like Eton, Harrow, fi nds her or his particular just 20 miles south of London is that all pupils stay at school societies like the medics group and girls set in the glorious, Downe House and Benenden. strength and this in turn lifts Gatwick, 38 miles from London twenty-four hours a day, to help with university verdant countryside of West Cottesmore achieves excellent their academic potential. Heathrow and is very fortunate seven days a week. applications as well as impressive Sussex - its proximity to airports academic results. in having its own mainline On Saturday mornings there sports facilities. and London make it a popular railway station with regular are lessons followed by a choice for expats and those with trains to Gatwick Airport weekend programme of activity connections to Britain. and London. and entertainment.

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Head: Simon Reid Website: www.christs-hospital.org.uk Head: Mr Tom Rogerson Website: www.cottesmoreschool.com School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1403 247410 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1293 520648 Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11-18 years (10-18 for boarding) Email: [email protected] Age Range: 8-13 years (youngest boarder 11 years) (youngest boarder 8 years) Address: Cottesmore School Address: Christ’s Hospital Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage Contact: Joanne Coveney, Horsham Contact: Charlotte Rogerson West Sussex Registrar West Sussex RH13 0LG Registrar & Head’s PA RH11 9AU

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Cranbrook School Frensham Heights School

“ A Frensham education is about much more than just results. “ We aim for all It is about being boarders to fulfi l yourself.” their potential and develop as well rounded individuals.”

Cranbrook School is consistently Entry for boarders occurs at vibrant, thanks to excellent Frensham Heights is an When you join, you can just relax successful liberal schools in rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted Year 9 and Year 12 and has an accommodation in our six independent, coeducational and be yourself. The teachers the UK, with 42% A*/A grades and one of the oldest and highly overall school population of 874. Houses, our skilled, dedicated day and boarding school for don’t hide behind titles or formal (15% A* alone) achieved at regarded co-educational boarding House teams and an extensive children age 3-18 nestled in the clothes and the children’s A Level and 43% Grades 9-7 Our top priority is that our grammar schools in the country. programme of activities. beautiful Surrey Hills. individuality isn’t hidden behind at GCSE in 2020. boarders are happy, healthy Our aim as a leading boarding uniforms or false respect. and well cared for – allowing There is a thriving co-curricular At Frensham, you’ll fi nd an But a Frensham education is school is to support all students Everyone is an important, valued them to achieve their full programme with exceptionally energy, a feeling of happiness about so much more than just to fulfi l their potential through part of the community. potential academically, socially high levels of participation in and calm that has been with us results. It is an environment that our core values of respect, and physically. sport, music and drama. since we were founded in 1925. Teachers and students have says come and be you. If you love aspiration and achievement. We also offer well-structured conversations and build dancing, then do that. If you love Our 240 boarders give us a It comes from the children being time for our boarders to learn, relationships, really special science, then great do that. If you Situated in the heart of the rare and special dimension comfortable in their own skins. enjoy and grow. relationships based on genuine, love wearing woolly hats all year, Kent countryside, Cranbrook is among grammar schools. With no prefects or head boys mutual respect and interest. that’s fi ne too. Be yourself, be blessed with superb facilities, a Their experience in our and girls, everyone is on a level Relationships that spark learning. happy, be open-minded and the 75 acre campus and a truly boarding family is happy and playing fi eld. They can be who We are today one of the most learning will follow. dedicated teaching staff. they are.

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Head: Mr. Will Chuter Telephone: +44 (0) 1580 711804 Head: Rick Clarke Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 792561 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Cranbrook School Age Range: 3-18 years Address: Frensham Heights School (youngest boarder 13 years) Waterloo Road (youngest boarder Year 7) Rowledge Cranbrook Farnham Contact: Andrea Baker, Registrar Kent TN17 3JD Contact: Emma Judge, Director of External Relations Surrey www.cranbrookschool.co.uk GU10 4EA Website: Website: www.frensham.org

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Royal Alexandra & Albert School St Lawrence College

“ Absolutely stunning! – outstanding “We develop boarding facilities impressive and a calm and safe individuals, oasis for learning.” ready to flourish.”

“The school provides a The School’s extensive grounds In addition, all pupils undertake, Founded in 1879, we pride Boarding is central to school life globally to have been granted the secure environment in which house fantastic sporting facilities, alongside their A Levels, the ourselves in providing a fi rst-class here at St Lawrence and one of status of a World Class High children and young people flourish, including five rugby pitches, Extended Project Qualification education both inside and our greatest strengths. Offering a Performance Learning School and achieve academically, stretch their flood-lit all-weather sports or the Cambridge Pre-U Global outside the classroom. ‘home-from-home’ full boarding yet we offer the diversity and support abilities and develop social skills.” pitches, a state-of-the-art fitness Perspectives short course. A traditional boarding school experience, all our boarding all children should experience Ofsted March 2018 centre, indoor swimming pool, with a modern outlook offering rooms are en-suite. throughout their education. At the core of the School’s a wealth of opportunities, and Equestrian Centre. • Exeat weekends are optional With over 50 children whose Situated in 260 acres of beautiful community is an understanding from exemplary pastoral care, for Boarders families are in the Armed Forces parkland in Reigate, Surrey, the In the Sixth Form there is an of pupil needs and a commitment a dynamic extra-curricular • 6 day week school we are able to offer a true Royal Alexandra and Albert emphasis on developing to education – in the truest programme to a nurturing, (with Saturday School) boarding school experience. School is a state boarding school leadership skills and a global sense of the word. That is, supportive community. • Campus based school which for boys and girls age 7-18. There outlook. As such, pupils participate the development of strong Located on the Kent coast - HM Forces personnel in receipt is safe and secure is a strong boarding ethos, with in the Global Leader Award, values, character, resilience only 75 minutes to central of CEA only pay 10% of our 500 of the School’s 1,150 pupils a bespoke leadership and skills- and independence, as well as London by train and within easy St Lawrence is very proud to be school fees, which makes being full boarders. based development programme. academic achievement. reach of Heathrow and Gatwick. one of 14 founding schools affordability key.

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Head: Mark Dixon Telephone: +44 (0) 1737 649001 Head: Mr Barney Durrant Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 572 931 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 7-18 years Address: Royal Alexandra and Albert School Age Range: 3-18 years Address: St Lawrence College (youngest boarder 7 years) Gatton Park (youngest boarder 7 years) College Road Reigate Ramsgate Fiona Newport, Admissions Offi cer Contact: Surrey, RH2 0TD Contact: Mrs Sue Mahoney, Registrar Kent Website: www.raa-school.co.uk Website: www.slcuk.com CT11 7AE

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The Royal Masonic School For Girls All Hallows Preparatory School

“ This is a school that walks the walk when it “ Our children’s comes to focusing happiness and wellbeing underlie on the individual.” everything we do Good Schools Guide and our pupils feel they belong.”

Set in stunning parkland just university; in addition, talents in children invariably have a great Step into the All Hallows A school which suits your child Every child has a contribution to 30 minutes from Central Performing Arts, Sport and deal of wider experience that can boarding house and you will be aged 10 or 11 is not necessarily make and we celebrate pupils for London (and with excellent Visual Arts are given the same further enrich our community. immediately struck by the warm the right school for them when the individuals they are, as well transport links), 1 mile from the recognition as academic prowess. Boarding at RMS is fl exible (full, family atmosphere with our they are 13 or older. As an as the milestones they reach. M25 and 20 minutes from weekly and fl exi boarding are all fabulous house parents providing independent prep school, we will RMS is fully committed to As an entirely inclusive Christian available) also provides lots of outstanding pastoral care. Heathrow Airport), RMS is an providing support to our Armed work with you every step of the opportunities for your daughter school in the Catholic tradition, energetic community with a Forces families, recognising the Combine this with the distinctive way to fi nd the best senior to develop her potential. RMS we warmly welcome children proud history and an exciting particular pressures placed on approach to education led by Dr school for your child, where they does not have any compulsory and families from all faiths and future where ambitious and service personnel and their Richards, an Educational can continue to thrive. exeat weekends. none. The sense of community enthusiastic girls receive the families, the requirement for Psychologist as well as an Our children are busy, happy, and the warmth of our very best educational and family mobility and the long RMS is on the approved list of educationalist, and we are on to energetic and share a love of relationships permeates the pastoral care. periods of parental deployment. schools for families who receive a winning formula. We are not the outdoor life with a broad whole of our school life. Maintaining a stable educational the Forces’ Boarding Schools only looking after your children’s curriculum that enables them Academic results are consistently platform for service children is Allowance, and HM Forces happiness and wellbeing, we are Please ask about our highly to fi nd their own particular high, and over 90% of our girls one of RMS’s goals and as a personnel in receipt of CEA only also enabling them to be the best attractive armed forces gain places at their fi rst choice school we appreciate that service pay 10% of RMS school fees. strengths and passions. that they can be. boarding package.

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Mr Kevin Carson www.rmsforgirls.com Head: Website: Head: Dr Trevor Richards CPsychol Telephone: +44 (0) 1749 881609 Girls boarding and day +44 (0) 1923 725354 School Type: Telephone: School Type: Co-education day and boarding prep Email: [email protected] 4–18 years [email protected] Age Range: Email: Age Range: 3-13 years Address: All Hallows School (youngest boarder 8 years) Cranmore Hall Address: The Royal Masonic School (youngest boarder 7 years) Mixed pre-school (aged 2-4) East Cranmore Rickmansworth Park Contact: Mrs Jackie Truelove, Registrar Somerset Contact: Mrs Gail Braiden, Registrar Rickmansworth BA4 4SF Herts WD3 4HF Website: www.allhallowsschool.co.uk

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Bruton School for Girls Clayesmore School

“ I really love it here at BSG. Everyone is so friendly. Boarding is really inclusive “ Clayesmore is with lots of fun activities to trailblazing new take part in. When I’m away from home, it’s wonderful thinking in modern knowing that I’m surrounded independent by friends and there’s always education.” someone to talk to.” Senior 2 forces family boarder

Bruton School for Girls has a We welcome boarders from the Boarders have the opportunity thriving boarding community and age of 7, and our aim is to provide to attend local church services at provides a ‘home away from a safe, friendly and fun boarding St Mary’s Bruton, and for girls home’ environment for your environment which refl ects the who are Roman Catholic Sunday Clayesmore is an independent, younger boarders and learn to Academic lessons at the weekend daughter at all times. Our boarding qualities of a good home life. Each mass at St Luke & St Teresa co-educational day and boarding treat others with compassion, will be replaced by transformative staff are kind and compassionate of our experienced teams of Church in Wincanton. school for 7-18 year olds set in kindness and respect. and memorable trips, training courses the beautiful Dorset countryside. and take great care in looking after house staff operate under the Boarding life at Clayesmore Prep and experiences, predominantly Bruton School for Girls is a in the outdoors, and all designed each and every girl, whether that supervision of the Head of The boarding community is strong School has the same ethos as its member of the Boarding Schools to challenge, excite and thrill. be supporting them with their Boarding and provide the care, at Clayesmore and operates with senior counterpart and closely Association (BSA) and the a warm and happy family atmosphere. resembles the atmosphere and This innovative programme will school work, playing games, or comfort and support which is so Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Senior school boarding is set in fi ve diversity of a busy, loving and give greater fl exibility for day looking after them when they may important for the girls’ well-being We are accredited for the Forces Houses, 2 girls and 3 boys; all happy family, but with the pupils at the weekends alongside be unwell. Their happiness and and success. Daily logs are kept by Continuity of Education Allowance with their own sense of personality advantage of being surrounded a broader range of opportunities well-being is our priority, including the boarding staff, so parents can and spirit, supported by extremely by friends 24 hours a day! and experiences for boarders (CEA). Forces families who ensuring your daughter enjoys be updated regularly on all professional and experienced which will provide a full and receive CEA support will only In Sept 2021, Clayesmore & delicious, home-cooked meals and aspects of their daughters houseparents. They are supported Clayesmore Prep launches LEX, active weekend timetable. pay a maximum of 10% of the full maintains a well-balanced diet, our boarding life. The boarding houses by a community of pastoral staff a transformative new weekend At its heart, LEX will enable all boarding fees. Forces families who to help pupils navigate the trials on-site chef and dedicated catering are all located on site and provide programme; born out of our pupils to acquire and embed do not qualify for CEA funding are and triumphs of ‘growing up’ and team provide fresh and nutritious a relaxing environment with an learnings from lockdown, and the those essential skills that will give entitled to a 25% discount. getting the best from their studies. desire to provide an innovative, them the confi dence, ambition meals daily. extended family of friends, many Senior pupils enjoy having inclusive and exciting all round and compassion that they will of whom become friends for life. responsibility for mentoring education for every Clayesmorian. need to live their lives well.

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Head: Mrs Jane Evans Telephone: +44 (0) 1749 814400 Head: Jo Thomson, Head of Clayesmore Website: www.clayesmore.com Jonathon Anderson, Head of Prep School Type: Girls’ boarding and day Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0) 1747 812122 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Age Range: 2-18 years Address: Bruton School for Girls Email: [email protected] Age Range: 7-18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) and Sunny Hill Prep Address: Clayesmore School (youngest boarder Year 3 or 8 years) Sunny Hill Iwerne Minster, Contact: Mrs Jo Chester, Head of Admissions Bruton Contact: Rhona Rutherford, Senior School Admissions. Dorset Somerset BA10 0NT Website: www.brutonschool.co.uk Terhi Seuna-McMillan, Prep School Admissions DT11 8LL

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Clifton College Dauntsey’s

“...the school is highly successful in developing well-rounded, confi dent, “ The school skilled young people who has played an are very well equipped enormous part in for the next stage of shaping the young their education.” men and women ISI Inspection Report 2018 we are today.” (Former pupil)

Clifton College is a school that UCL, LSE, Imperial, Durham, The College has a magnifi cent Dauntsey’s is a leading of the many opportunities on “I believe if we get the environment encourages a lust for life. Warwick and Exeter. Grade II listed Chapel as well as co-educational boarding and offer. Drama, music, art and sport of the School right, where courtesy, Located in the vibrant city of its own purpose-built theatre The core values of the College day school for 11–18 year olds all fl ourish and the rural consideration for others and Bristol, the College is housed in and music school. Superb remain unchanged since it fi rst located on the northern edge of surroundings provide an ideal kindness are valued above all else, splendid grand buildings but sporting facilities include The welcomed pupils in 1862: Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. setting for many outdoor activities. then every single one of our pupils everything about the education Close and the 90 acre site intellectual agility, a capacity for will grow up in a tolerant and is modern. known as ‘Beggar’s Bush’ which is Academic endeavour is at the The School community is lively, boldness, social confi dence, a harmonious atmosphere where Bristol’s biggest outdoor sports heart of the School and it is creative and caring; it is a happy Excellent academic results are sense of fun, strength and they are happy, stimulated and complex providing all the latest expected that pupils will leave place with a strong family testament to the school’s decency of character. Today the inspired to succeed.” sporting facilities. with strong examination results atmosphere, where friendship success. In 2020, 80% of A Level College continues to offer a (Head Master, Mark Lascelles) and a love of learning. Curiosity matters and where the courteous grades were A*-B and 70% of tailored education for each child, Scholarships and bursaries and a spirit of adventure are also informality between staff and GCSE grades were A*-A or 9-7. delivered through exceptional are available. encouraged to ensure that all pupils is highly valued. 87% of students won places at pastoral care, inspirational 20% discount available for pupils make the most their chosen university, including teaching, diverse and co-curricular Service families places at Oxford and Cambridge, activities and excellent facilities. as well as institutions such as

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Head: Dr Tim Greene Telephone: +44 (0) 117 315 7110 Head Mr Mark Lascelles Telephone: +44 (0) 1380 814500 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2-18 years Address: Clifton College Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Dauntsey’s School (youngest boarder 8 years) 32 College Road (youngest boarder 11 years) High Street Clifton, Bristol West Lavington Mrs Jo Sagers, Registrar Contact: James Hills (Upper School) BS8 3JH Contact: Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4HE Website: www.cliftoncollege.com Website: www.dauntseys.org

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King’s Hall School and Kingsley School Bideford King’s College, Taunton

“ Kingsley is full of surprises, gymnastics, handball, judo and cross-country squads all compete at national level and the school has “Thriving their own environmental boarding schools studies Earth Centre in the heart programme.” of the British countryside.” King’s Hall School and ethos is central. We have a good (at our equestrian centre), Kingsley is a single campus an ideal setting for families who confi dence-building extracurricular King’s College are thriving number of children from service Combined Cadet Force, co-ed Boarding and Day school want their children to benefi t activities and a level of pastoral co-educational boarding and day backgrounds, who understand the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award situated amidst 25 acres of from individual attention and care which is second to none. schools, providing quality pressures of being part of a Scheme and performing arts. playing fi elds, gardens and woods, encouragement. Class sizes are Exceptional public exam results education for 2 to 18-year-olds. military family, and who actively The schools are small enough high up in the maritime market care and support each other. The small so the teachers and (55% A* & A at A Level/BTEC – Both schools are part of the to be friendly and yet large town of Bideford, just a few miles fact that so many pupils and staff boarding house parents know the Summer 2020) are testament respected Woodard Corporation enough to compete nationally. live on the site creates a strong from stunning surfi ng beaches in children extremely well. Forming to how well the children are and are situated in Taunton. A good work ethic and small class sense of community, while the one direction and the wilds of part of a community environment supported and benefi t from a Exeter and Bristol airports are sizes help sustain progress, and other great benefi t is the extra Exmoor and Dartmoor national means students at Kingsley tailor-made education to build less than an hour away and specialist teaching is the norm, time boarding offers: time for parks inland. develop a unique sense of upon their talents and help London Heathrow little more with great emphasis placed on relaxation, friendship, and togetherness during their entire target areas which need than two hours away. developing the individual: kindness, The school’s ethos is to discover, practising the many activities school career. additional support. consideration, courtesy and nurture and celebrate the talents What Makes King’s Special? available – music, sport, respect for one another. and achievements of all its pupils. Kingsley School provides the The schools’ strong boarding Forest School, horse riding With just 400 or so students, it’s perfect start to education, offering CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr Justin Chippendale (King’s Hall) +44 (0) 1823 285928 (King’s Hall) Head: Telephone: CONTACT INFORMATION Mr Richard Biggs (King’s College) +44 (0) 1823 328204 (King’s College) School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Head: Mrs Gill Jackson Telephone: +44 (0) 1237 426200 [email protected] Age Range: 2-18 years School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: King’s Hall School Kingston Road Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Kingsley School Bideford Contact: Kate Rippin, Taunton TA2 8AA (youngest boarder 11 years) Northdown Road Director of Admissions Bideford King’s College, Contact: Mrs Lou Wivell, Director of Admissions Website: www.kingshalltaunton.co.uk Devon South Road www.kings-taunton.co.uk www.kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk EX39 3LY, UK Taunton TA1 3LA Website:

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Kingswood School, Bath Milton Abbey School

“ The perfect mix of subjects, sports “ Where all round and co-curricular education is opportunities important.” in a supportive and inspiring environment.”

Kingswood School has a long programme at weekends and the caring staff are committed to Milton Abbey has a proud right balance of challenge, developing attitudes and habits tradition of providing the very opportunity to create lifelong encouraging pupils in every way. connection to the armed forces adventure, opportunity and for lifelong success. Milton Abbey best care for the children of friendships. since 1955, with pioneering Developing children beyond the support that armed forces has a track record of building serving members of HM Forces. headmaster Cdr. Hodgkinson families seek. confi dence in young people and With over 215 acres of beautiful academic and giving them an committing the school to a enabling them to succeed, Providing our pupils with a busy parkland, and only a ten minute all-round education is truly The school works hard to build broad, enriching and caring whatever their starting point. active social life, coupled with walk to the stunning centre of important here and you will feel the perfect study programme for education with the children of Pupils make the most of a strong pastoral care and support Bath, Kingswood really has the the atmosphere of enthusiasm, every child, with dozens of service personnel fi rmly in mind. glorious rural countryside setting when required, is very much part best of both worlds – a safe and enjoyment and a respect for subjects on offer. From Music and build lasting friendships. of the school ethos. Rated as secure environment coupled others when you visit. That commitment endures today Technology to Mathematics, ‘excellent’ in every aspect of its with lots to do! in the school’s ‘Learn Differently’ History to Hospitality, Fashion Milton Abbey offers an exciting All Forces Families are eligible recent Inspection Report, this approach. Its deliberately small Design to French, or Classical mix of team sports such as We believe that every individual for up to 20% discount so high achieving school offers size, extensive range of academic Civilisation to Countryside football, rugby and hockey, child has their own unique come and see what makes outstanding facilities, over 100 and vocational courses, packed Management. alongside popular individual talents and abilities and us so special. co-curricular and sports pursuits such as golf, tennis, co-curricular activities every The focus is not only on what a Kingswood’s dedicated and programmes, and exceptional swimming and cycling. week, an extensive sports student needs to learn, but on pastoral care provide exactly the

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Head: Andrew Gordon-Brown Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 734210 Head: Judith Fremont-Barnes Telephone: +44 (0) 1258 880484 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 9 months-18 years Address: Kingswood School, Bath Age Range: 13 –18 years Address: Milton Abbey School, (youngest boarder 7 years) Lansdown, (youngest boarder 13 years) Milton Abbas, Bath Blandford Forum, Contact: Mrs Diane Patterson Somerset Contact: Claire Low, Head of Admissions Dorset, DT11 0BZ www.kingswood.bath.sch.uk BA1 5RG Website: Website: www.miltonabbey.co.uk

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Monkton Combe School Prior Park College

“ As with many “ This is a school military families, which inspires we were reluctant esteem and to board our affection in children but, from equal measure.” our very fi rst visit, The Good Schools Guide we were 100% sure that Monkton was for us.”

Monkton Combe School, just a A remarkable boarding culture Busy days and full weekends At Prior Park, we recognise that The school’s primary aim is to environment for students to study, mile from the World Heritage military life can be demanding provide a genuine all-round play and live. Set in 57 stunning Boarding is at the very heart of One of Monkton’s strengths is City of Bath, is an independent, and often involves upheaval, so education and whilst academic acres and just a mile from the Monkton, and the unique the breadth of activities available co-educational boarding and day we understand why many Forces endeavour remains at the school’s centre of Bath, our boarders can atmosphere of the School is to pupils at weekends – in fact, school for pupils aged 2-18. families enjoy the structure and core, we encourage our students benefi t from both vibrant city life enjoyed by boarders and day many of our day pupils will stability that a boarding school to embrace all the opportunities and peaceful countryside We pride ourselves on our lively pupils alike. All the houses refl ect spend all weekend at school can offer. on offer – acting and singing surroundings. Christian ethos, excellent exam the spirit and ethos of the just so they can join in the lively in fi rst class performances; results and our strong pastoral School, but each exudes its own Monkton social life. As well as We do all we can to make HM Forces parents, in receipt of competing for their team; care. At Monkton, we are setting personality generated by its the mainstream sports - rugby, boarding a life enhancing the CEA Allowance, receive 15% producing impressive works in standards for life; giving young pupils, houseparents and staff. cricket, tennis, hockey, rowing experience, where students off full boarding fees. Bath is art and design; leading our people the qualities of character The vast majority of our - there are over 50 extra- benefi t from being able to within easy reach of South West Charities work. they need to become trusted boarders reside at the school curricular clubs and activities develop strong friendships and military bases and has excellent employees, inspiring leaders, full-time. that run seven days a week. independence in a home-from- The College is home to up to transport links to London, valued friends and loving parents. home environment. 150 full, weekly and fl exi boarders. making it an ideal location for Our location offers an exceptional those families based overseas.

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Head: Mr Christoper Wheeler Website: www.monktoncombeschool.com Head: Ben Horan Website: www.priorparkcollege.com School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 721 133 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 831000 2-18 years Age Range: Email: [email protected] Age Range: 11–18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 7 years) (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Monkton Combe School Address: Prior Park College Contact: Carole Heritage, Monkton Combe Contact: Mrs Vicki Quinn Ralph Allen Drive Head of Admissions Bath, BA2 7HG Head of Admissions Bath BA2 5AH

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Queen’s College, Taunton Ryde School

“ Queen’s provides an individual “ An IB & Round education with Square UK island family values” school with a global outlook”

Queen’s College, Taunton – and learn in a supportive and A huge variety of co-curricular Set in a safe and idyllic island GCSEs followed by three study We have an excellent record of one of the top academic schools empowered way. activities take place across the setting, 10 minutes from options for Sixth Form: A Levels, academic achievement, pupils go in the South West of England – Year Groups and the school has Portsmouth by hovercraft, IB Diploma and IB Career-related on to study at Oxbridge, other From an academic perspective, prides itself on providing a richly deserved reputation for Ryde School with Upper Chine Programmes. We also offer a one Russell Group universities and Art, 66% of A Level students gained an individual education with its performing arts. (known locally as Ryde School) year GCSE Pre Sixth Form course Music and Drama colleges. A*-B grades in 2020 and the is a thriving, prosperous co-ed providing an ideal preparation for family values. At Ryde we embrace our Island vast majority took up their On the sports fi eld, more than day and boarding school, entry into the Sixth Form. setting and extensive grounds to Queen’s is renowned for fi rst-choice place at university. 20 students have represented providing exceptional educational We have a long tradition of offer a wealth of extra-curricular its friendly atmosphere, their country on the international opportunities in a nurturing With just under 600 students, welcoming children of Forces options including the Duke of small class sizes and outstanding stage in recent years while environment. We have a strong including 150 boarders, Queen’s families and offer a bespoke Edinburgh’s Award (three levels), pastoral care. Queen’s is also a centre of tradition of excellent pastoral has wonderful facilities and offers Forces package as well as general CCF, competitive sports and sailing. excellence for outdoor pursuits care and all pupils and staff are Mutual respect and positive excellent teaching with small scholarships and bursaries. and has one of the region’s supported by our mentoring Pupils succeed academically and attitudes allow students to take class sizes, which are refl ected in We have recently added two and coaching culture. are well-mannered, characterful, largest cohorts for the Duke new stunning boarding houses in informed risks, make mistakes outstanding exam results. happy and independent; a result of Edinburgh Award. We are an IB World School and a the school grounds, offering full, of Ryde School’s dynamic yet Round Square School. We offer weekly and fl exi boarding. welcoming environment.

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Head: Dr Lorraine Earps Website: www.queenscollege.org.uk Head: Mark Waldron MA (Cantab) MEd Website: www.rydeschool.org.uk

School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1823 340830 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1983 562229

Age Range: 3 months-18 years Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2.5-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 7 years) (youngest boarder 10 years) Address: Queen’s College, Address: 7 Queen’s Road, Contact: Mrs B Craik, Ryde, Isle of Wight Contact: Lisa Palmer, Trull Road, Admissions Registrar PO33 3BE Head of Student Recruitment Taunton TA1 4QS

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St John’s College Stonar

“ With a wonderful mix of formal “ Stonar is a kind, education and hardworking activities, it is a family of real ‘home from boarders and home’ and our day pupils, with daughters are an outstanding well supported.” equestrian centre.”

Current Navy parent

St John’s College is an own dedicated areas and broad enjoy a full and varied activities Stonar has a unique charm and The School is situated on an wellbeing are paramount. independent day and boarding curriculum, which seek to not only programme, taking advantage of sense of calm contentedness. 80 acre rural site, in between While the majority of boarders school for girls and boys, aged 4 prepare students for external the numerous attractions along There is a freedom from negative Bath and Chippenham, with pupils are British, the School also to 18. Located in the naval city of exams but develop essential life the South Coast and easy social pressures at Stonar and benefi tting from the vast grounds welcomes pupils from 15 different children feel free to be Portsmouth, we have a long and skills for their future. transport links to London, to enjoy sport, outdoor education nationalities into the lively and themselves, developing positive and the busy weekend and vibrant community. As part of the established history of educating Brighton and Southampton. self-esteem and confi dence. students from service families. Our beautiful Edwardian boarding evening activities programme. international Globeducate houses provide a home away We welcome parents who are Stonar pupils are happy, kind and Fifty percent of pupils make use of network of schools, Stonar shares We are non-selective on academic from home for many of our entitled to claim the Continuity enthusiastic. They work hard, the School’s own world-class the group´s vision to prepare each ability and are particularly proud students. With our teaching and of Education Allowance and a achieve highly and enjoy full onsite equestrian centre, from student to become a global citizen participation in a positively of the excellent results our boarding facilities based on the military discount of 10% (of the complete beginners to who can shape the world and competitive environment, enabling experienced competition riders. therefore provides a progressive students achieve. The college is main Southsea campus, boarders published full boarding/tuition them to achieve their full international outlook, supported split into Lower (Reception to have access to the school’s fee) will be provided to the Three boarding houses are a potential. In 2020 Stonar was by a wealth of opportunities for Year 4), Middle (Year 5 to Year 8) children of serving military home-from-home for the 135 full facilities, local shops and Southsea placed in the top 1.5% of schools all pupils. and Senior/Sixth Form (Year 9 to Beach during evenings and families who do not receive boarders and offer a friendly, safe for valued added at GCSE and the All Forces Families are eligible Year 13) schools, each with their weekends. Our students also CEA funding. top 2.5% of schools for A Level. and nurturing environment where the children’s happiness and for a 20% discount.

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Head: Mrs Mary Maguire Telephone: +44 (0) 02392 815118 Head: Mr Matthew Way Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 701740 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2-18 years Address: Stonar School Age Range: 4-18 years Address: St John’s College (youngest boarder 10 years) Cottles Park (youngest boarder 11 years) Grove Road South Atworth Sarah Burns, Southsea, Portsmouth Contact: Wiltshire Contact: Admissions Registrar Director of Admissions & Marketing Hampshire SN12 8NT PO5 3QW Website: www.stjohnscollege.co.uk Website: www.stonarschool.com

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Taunton School Wells Cathedral School

“ We challenge, “ Throughout the school, nurture and inspire pupils develop an young people to enthusiasm towards their succeed in a global learning, apply their community.” knowledge confi dently and articulately and achieve well academically”

ISI Report

Wells Cathedral School is a specialist mathematics, and a Aspiration, Responsibility and Taunton School has a proud we offer BTEC, IGCSE, A Level many more. Military students family-orientated co-educational strong creative arts programme. Endeavour - “CARE”) and their history of supporting military and IB courses. With 300+ have also recently gained boarding and day school from The School recently won the ancient motto (“Be What You students and families and we co-curricular options and signifi cant scholarships into both 2-18 year olds which provides an Independent School of the Year Are”). The Head Master’s value the unique strengths they state-of-the-art facilities, the Prep and Senior Schools. all-round education alongside Award for Performing Arts. Sport message underpins everything: bring to our community. students are supported and world-class Specialist Music and is an integral part of the School’s “Care and be kind to each other, Pastorally, the vast majority encouraged to explore their Chorister training. Founded in overall education with numerous and to others.” Situated on a 56-acre campus of boarders are full boarders. talents and passions. AD 909 Wells is among one of pupils gaining representation at in the heart of Somerset, Sons and daughters of members When the weekend arrives, the oldest schools in Europe. county and national level. transition to the Senior School Forces’ students are strongly your child will not discover that of the British Armed Forces Located in the heart of the Outdoor education activities qualify for reduced fees. from the Prep is automatic - you represented in many aspects of they are one of only a few pupils medieval City of Wells in the include CCF (Army, Royal Air For 2021/2022 the fee for each do not have the worry of having Taunton School life, including left in their House. beautiful surroundings of Somerset, Force, Royal Navy and Royal pupil is CEA (including parental to look for yet another school sports (we have military students Above all, we are dynamic, the School is within easy access to Marines Band), DofE, orienteering, contribution) plus £350 per term. for your child. A non-selective playing at county level and inclusive and down-to-earth. Bristol Airport and Bath. rock climbing, archery, hill walking, Please visit school with high expectations, above), CCF, drama and caving and an annual expedition. The School has a proven record www.wells.cathedral.school/ in academic excellence and offers Wells encourages everyone to live military-families 40+ co-curricular activities, up to their core values (Creativity, for further details.

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Head: Lee Glaser Telephone: +44 (0) 1823 703703 Head: Mr Alastair Tighe Telephone: +44 (0) 1749 834200 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 0-18 years Address: Taunton School Age Range: 2-18 years Address: Wells Cathedral School (youngest boarder 7 years) Staplegrove Road (youngest boarder 8 years) Taunton Wells Contact: Julie Amann, Admissions Manager Somerset Contact: Mrs Joanna Prestige, Registrar Somerset BA5 2ST Website: www.tauntonschool.co.uk TA2 6AD Website: www.wells.cathedral.school

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West Buckland School Bromsgrove School

“ A consistent track “ Flair, Discipline, record of academic Academic Rigour.” success, a beautiful location and exceptional facilities.”

Founded in 1858 and described state-of-the-art library and study and weekend activities. Bromsgrove School has There are no exeat weekends, from continuity of education, as a ‘gem of a school in an centre. These, along with the We have students from around 1600 pupils between so if a boarder wants to stay at moving from Prep to Senior outstanding location’, West outstanding Art and Design 18 nationalities who benefi t from the ages of 7–18 with over School for every weekend in a School at 13. Buckland School is set in 90 Technology building and our excellent pastoral care and 560 full time boarders term, he or she can be confi dent The academic syllabus is rigorous acres of stunning countryside fi rst-class sporting complex, are free transport service to there will be plenty of other Boarding life at Bromsgrove is as and monitoring of performance close to the Atlantic coast in amongst the best to be found in Heathrow airport. boarders on site. House parents, rich and full as you can imagine. is tight and the expectation is the South West of England. any school in the region. tutors and other resident staff all The school has enjoyed a strong From Sunday trips and activities that everybody will give of their help to make Bromsgrove a real In recent years, over £14m has The school is lively and vibrant academic track record for many to evening or weekend use of best. A Level results place us in home from home. been spent on facilities, including with around 140 boarders years, making it by far the most the school’s facilities, boarders at the top ten of coeducational day/ a Sixth Form co-educational enjoying a friendly and successful school in the area. Bromsgrove enjoy a diverse, Entrance to Bromsgrove Prep boarding schools in the UK. boarding house with 70 en-suite welcoming environment and a rewarding life away from the School is through standardised Generous Forces bursaries single bedrooms, as well as a varied programme of evening classroom. And Bromsgrove tests and school reports. Once are available. never closes in term time. at Bromsgrove pupils benefi t

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Head: Mr Phillip Stapleton Telephone: +44 (0) 1598 760 178 BSc MA Ed MBA MRSC Head: Mr Peter Clague Telephone: +44 (0) 1527 579 679 Email: [email protected] Co-educational boarding and day School Type: Co-educational boarding and day School Type: Email: [email protected] Address: West Buckland School Age Range: 3-18 years Barnstaple Age Range: 7-18 years Address: Bromsgrove School (youngest boarder 12 years) Devon (youngest boarder 7 years) Worcester Road United Kingdom Bromsgrove Ms Melanie Tennant Contact: Miss Rachel Scannell, Contact: EX32 0SX International Admissions Assistant Head, Admissions Worcestershire B61 7DU Website: www.westbuckland.com Website: www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

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Cheltenham College Dean Close School

“ A school that “ Dean Close understands the School combines unique challenges strong pastoral that military care and Christian families face when values with choosing how and high academic where to educate standards and their children.” state-of-the-art facilities.”

Based at the heart of a Cheltenham College has a long environment. Each House Set in 50 acres of beautiful ensure consistently high Dean Close has a long history of Cotswolds spa town, and distinguished connection has an equal amount of year grounds, Dean Close School is a academic results. military boarders; a generous Cheltenham College is a day with the military dating back groups within it, with pupils long- established co-educational automatic military discount A strong tradition of music, art, and boarding school for girls to 1862. It is a connection and of all ages socialising, mentoring boarding and day school for (irrespective of rank) enables over sport and drama and a wide and boys aged from 3-18. understanding that remains just and supporting each other children aged 2-18. 150 boarders to be part of the spectrum of extracurricular Our pupils receive a modern as strong today. We understand throughout College life. strong 370 pupil boarding The School believes that activities make it possible for every fi rst class all-round education the unique challenges that This creates an environment community. The School has education is as much about child to achieve success and that supports them to discover military families face when that alleviates homesickness bespoke boys and girls houses building character and confi dence. The School has excellent and fulfi l their potential. Life at choosing how and where to and encourages strong onsite, there is also a mixed junior relationships as it is about facilities including a 550-seat College offers the opportunity educate their children. friendships while also fostering boarding house designed gaining knowledge. The School professional theatre, amphitheatre, to spark and develop interests a deep sense of House honour specifi cally for children aged 7-10. Each of our 11 Boarding Houses is renowned for focusing on 2 water- based Astroturf pitches, a in a variety of areas in the and loyalty. The School has thriving boarding is led by a Housemaster or individual development, helping 25m indoor heated swimming classroom, on the sports community on weekends as 90% Housemistress who is resident in We hope to welcome you to to nurture each child’s strengths pool, climbing wall, indoor rifl e pitches, the stage and beyond. of boarders are full-time. the House, something that helps tour Cheltenham College soon. and talents. The small classes range, dance studio and fully to create a warm, family and excellent learning facilities equipped gymnasium.

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Head: Mrs Nicola Huggett Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 265 600 Head: Bradley Salisbury (Senior School) Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 258000 Paddy Moss (Prep School) [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Email: School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Address: Dean Close School Address: Cheltenham College Age Range: 3-18 years Age Range: 2-18 years Shelburne Road Bath Road (youngest boarder 7 years) (youngest boarder 7 years) Cheltenham Cheltenham Gloucestershire Contact: Simon Conner, Registrar Contact: Kelly Serjeant Gloucestershire GL51 6QS GL53 7LD Website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org Website: www.deanclose.org.uk

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Denstone College Ellesmere College

“ Set in peaceful surroundings, “ I’m living and Ellesmere pupils working with receive an my best friends, outstanding, what more could personalised I want?” education enabling U6th Form Pupil them to develop into confi dent and successful young adults.

Founded in 1884, Ellesmere is an A wide ranging curriculum and Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or the Providing a beacon of excellence offers pupils the tranquillity of the decade. Our A*B performance at award-winning co-educational activities programme allows recently launched International across the Midlands, Denstone English countryside while being A level continues to be in line boarding and day school which each student the opportunity Foundation Programme (IFP). offers students from Years 3-13 a College is a co-educational easily accessible from major with some of the best all-round to advance in the Arts, Music, Ellesmere holds the Arts Mark platform for outstanding academic Drama, and Sport, or to develop boarding and day school international airports such as schools both the UK, and we are Platinum Award, and is an success and personal development. leadership and entrepreneurial accredited Athlete Friendly providing an all-round education Manchester and Birmingham. proud that the vast majority of Ellesmere College has a skills, and with exceptional Education Centre (AFEC) by the where children are encouraged our leavers achieve their longstanding tradition of pastoral care and boarding Cherishing the pupil as an World Academy of Sport (WAoS). to fi nd and pursue their passions, fi rst-choice university, with Russell supporting serving personnel, facilities, Ellesmere College individual is key in our pursuit of allows every pupil to fl ourish. With seven Sporting Academies, reaching their potential so that Group and Times Top Twenty reservists, veterans and military and incredible state of the art academic excellence. Smaller set families and upholds the they leave well equipped to take destinations featuring strongly. From the nurturing Lower School world class facilities, pupils can sizes mean student development principles of the Armed Forces (Yrs 3-8), students join the Middle their place in society. train at every Olympic discipline. is closely monitored across all Armed forces discounts may Covenant by demonstrating we School (Yrs 9-11) and enjoy a are an armed forces-friendly stimulating environment with an At Ellesmere we believe that Situated in the heart of the subjects by highly qualifi ed and be available upon application. organisation by offering a extensive academic programme developing the whole pupil is Each application is dealt with Midlands, the College’s central committed staff. We have an 20% discount on school fees and an even wider range of much more than just passing location provides the best of both excellent standard of value-added on a case by case basis. to children of serving Armed curricular and co-curricular examinations; a philosophy which is paramount to the continued worlds. Our stunning campus, performance and 2019 saw the Forces personnel. opportunities. Through Sixth Form success of nurturing our students nestled in rural Staffordshire, best GCSE results for over a (Yrs 12-13), students can choose A levels, BTEC, International to be ‘Life Ready’ when they leave.

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Head: Mr Miles Norris Website: www.denstonecollege.org Head: Mr Brendan Wignall Telephone: +44 (0) 1691 622321 Ext: 311 Ms Lotte Tulloch (Sep 2021) Telephone: +44 (0) 1889 590484 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 7-18 years Address: Ellesmere College Age Range: 4–18 years (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Denstone College Ellesmere (youngest boarder 11 years) Shropshire College Road Kirsty Randall, International Registrar Contact: SY12 9AB Contact: Dr Caroline Routledge, Uttoxeter UK Head of Marketing and Admissions ST14 5HN Website: www.ellesmere.com

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Kingham Hill School Lucton School

“ A Top Small “ Lucton School Independent provides a School for secure, happy A level results.” environment The Telegraph in which pupils fl ourish, academically, socially and physically.”

Kingham Hill School is a small, Our boarding houses are The range of experiences and Founded in 1708, Lucton School, Set within 60 acres of countryside, in the fees. Lucton has a strong co-educational boarding and day spacious yet cosy, with an co-curricular provisions on offer in Herefordshire, has a long Lucton offers a huge array of academic record and is school for children aged 11–18, average of just 25 pupils. make for happy and resilient history of welcoming children sports including football, lacrosse, particularly proud to have been set in an idyllic 100 acre estate Likewise, our small class sizes young people who have an from forces families and hockey, netball, athletics and tennis, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for Equality in the Cotswold countryside provide tailored support to our appetite for discovery and an providing the care and continuity in addition to an indoor swimming and Diversity; an excellent where pupils can explore, learn pupils, helping them to achieve ambition to make their mark on necessary to thrive. pool, a large indoor sports hall, refl ection of how well boarders and make their home. excellent academic results. the world. and an Equestrian Centre with from all backgrounds are made Pupils benefi t from small classes, all-weather ménage, allowing welcome at Lucton. Admission can With just under 350 pupils in the Helping every pupil fulfi l their The school is currently home to a friendly atmosphere, and a students to ride at school and take place at any time of the year school, every child is nurtured, potential has been a hallmark of 58 pupils from HM Forces wonderful, safe, rural location. even bring their own horse. by interview and assessment. challenged and inspired to the school for many years, and families - Forces and UK There is a good mix of day pupils, succeed, both academically and progress and success are Diplomatic families pay no more weekly and full boarders, and the Boarders also enjoy a varied within their personal lives. fundamental to what we do. than 10% of fees, with the full school provides an excellent programme of weekend activities Education is, however, about so CEA entitlement. all-round education which aims including cultural trips, rafting, much more than qualifi cations. to bring out the very best in go-karting, paintball, theme parks each individual. and much more, all included

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Acting Head: Mr John Goode Website: www.luctonschool.org Head: Mr Nick Seward Telephone: +44 (0) 1608 658999 Mrs Elmien Niblett +44 (0) 1568 782000 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day [email protected] Telephone: Email: School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Age Range: 11-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Kingham Hill School Age Range: 0-19 years Kingham (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: Lucton School Mrs Debbie Marshall Contact: Chipping Norton Lucton +44 (0)1608 731884 Contact: Mr Douglas Norton, Oxfordshire Mrs Lesley Cowie Herefordshire Website: www.kinghamhill.org.uk OX7 6TH Admissions Department HR6 9PN

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Malvern College The Downs Malvern

Malvern College motto “Sapiens Qui “ It makes you feel Prospicit” meaning like you are part “Wise the one who of something very looks ahead.” wonderful, a very special family.” Alumna

Malvern College, as one of the of super-curriculum and Malvern College offers up to At The Downs Malvern is 55 acres of the glorious sports and arts facilities ensure great English independent co-curriculum motivation so they 20% discount on full boarding you’ll fi nd exuberant, energised Malvern Hills: a safe, secure that this part of their education is schools, has a proud and lasting can truly excel, wherever their fees for members of the children – fi red with enthusiasm and unspoilt environment where equally rich and fulfi lling. Around children learn, play, develop and 50 of our 250 pupils board – connection to the military. passions lie. Our unique house British Army, Royal Navy for everything they do and grow. Many go on for the next either on a weekly - or full- We’ve been welcoming children system creates a family and Royal Air Force. passionate about learning: a stage of their educational journey boarding basis – in a safe, caring of service families as boarders environment and a focus on passion that will help them to our associated senior school and happy “home-from-home”. since 1865, making their home developing emotional intelligence unleash their talents and fulfi l Malvern College, others to a Children can board at any time with us in the protective alongside academic excellence, their ambitions. host of top schools around from Year 3 and share in the embrace of the Malvern Hills. ensuring our young people are Our aim is to identify and nurture the country. school’s tremendous camaraderie ready for the opportunities and each child’s unique abilities and and supportive pastoral care, as Pupils are empowered to thrive Our strong academic challenges modern life brings. talents, whether in academic well as enjoy an extensive academically with a rich balance programme, coupled with small success, sporting prowess, extra-curricular, sports and classes and exceptional teachers, artistic expression… or all three... hobbies programme that will delivers results that stand encouraging exploration and engage, entertain and inspire alongside the best in the prep CONTACT INFORMATION building self-esteem. them. We also offer a generous school world, while our superb Our stunning and historic setting Forces Discount. Head: Mr Keith Metcalfe Address: Malvern College, College Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3DF School Type: Co-educational boarding and day CONTACT INFORMATION Associated Prep Schools: Age Range: 13-18 years The Downs Malvern Head: Alastair S Cook Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 544108 Contact: Miss Annalouise McQuilkin, Co-educational boarding and day school Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Head of Admissions 3-13yrs School Type: www.thedownsmalvern.co.uk Age Range: 3-13 years Address: The Downs Malvern Website: www.malverncollege.org.uk Abberley Hall (youngest boarder 7-8 years) Brockhill Road Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 581 500 Co-educational boarding and day school Colwall, Malvern Contact: Katherine Cox, Registrar 2-13yrs Worcestershire Email: [email protected] WR13 6EY www.abberleyhall.co.uk Website: www.thedownsmalvern.org.uk

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Malvern St James Girls’ School Oakham School

“ This is a clear-eyed, “ The school feels energetic, forward- driven and full of thinking school.” girls who are going The Good Schools Guide to change the world…”

The Good Schools Guide

Malvern St James is a leading The School focus is on inspiring extra-curricular languages, At Oakham we are proud skills and habits of mind to thrive resilient and responsible within a independent day and boarding teaching to deliver excellent drama, music, sport of every kind, to offer a truly staggering beyond Oakham. home-from-home environment. school for girls aged 4-18 located academic results. We pride Young Enterprise and Model range of experiences, activities Our award winning Careers Students also benefi t from the in Malvern, Worcestershire. ourselves on the fact that there is United Nations. and opportunities. Department ensures pupils School’s location in the heart of no ‘MSJ type’ and understand that all We are experienced in providing We understand the fl exibility Learning is at the heart of receive excellent preparation safe, rural England. The beautifully our girls have different talents and a ‘home-away-from-home’ for Forces families need and will everything we do, yet our focus for University applications and green campus is just a few strengths. Girls can pursue their Forces families and our fi rst-class support you and your daughter in goes far beyond just encouraging career opportunities. minutes’ walk from Oakham’s passions and interests in the fi eld of pastoral support helps to provide every way possible. our students to achieve historic town centre, whilst their choice, it may be engineering, Oakham is an exceptionally caring consistency and stability to ensure outstanding results in their IB Oakham’s excellent road and politics, sports or expressive arts If your family is eligible for and vibrant boarding community. your daughter thrives. Our Forces Diploma or A-level examinations. rail links mean that London, – all routes are equal. the Continuity of Education Our House structure ensures we families value the fl exibility and Our genuinely holistic approach to Birmingham and Cambridge Allowance (CEA), you only need nurture all aspects of our pupils’ individual support that our wrap The enrichment programme is education means that students are all within easy reach. to pay 10% of our boarding fees. well-being during every stage of around care offers and many of extensive and has something for leave Oakham as effective and For families not eligible for the their Oakham journey. Expertly To fi nd out more visit our boarding staff are themselves everyone: including clubs for independent learners, well CEA, we offer a Forces trained staff support our students, www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk part of Forces families. budding engineers and scientists, equipped with the confi dence, Family Discount. helping them to become

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Head: Mrs Olivera Raraty Telephone: +44 (0) 1684 892 288 Head: Mr Henry Price MA (Oxon) Website: www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1572 758758 Age Range: 4-18 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: Malvern St James Girls’ School Age Range: 10–18 years Email: [email protected] 15 Avenue Road (youngest boarder 10 years) Oakham School Contact: Mrs Georgina Hanford, Great Malvern Address: Nigel Paddock, Chapel Close Admissions Manager Worcestershire WR14 3BA Contact: Registrar Oakham United Kingdom Website: www.malvernstjames.co.uk Rutland LE15 6DT

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The Royal School Wolverhampton Thornton College

“ As a small, friendly community, our students “ I wish I could are treated as individuals, stay at Thornton ensuring they are happy forever, Thornton and successful, acquiring is amazing.” the life skills needed Year 6 Student to prosper in the modern world.” Headmaster Mr. Mark Heywood

Located in a leafy suburb of The Royal is a small, cohesive We prepare pupils for Oxbridge Thornton College is the leading countries around the world Thornton College offers Wolverhampton, The Royal is community with a friendly and other top universities while boarding and day school for giving students a unique global exceptional teaching and conveniently situated between atmosphere for both day pupils also catering to pupils of all girls in the Milton Keynes area, outlook and understanding. excellent pastoral care where countryside and the UK’s second and boarders alike. Our strong abilities. The School regularly consistently ranking one of the Girls of all faiths and none each girl is known and largest city, Birmingham, giving academic tradition is based upon achieves high standards in both top non-selective girls schools are welcome. encouraged to develop her pupils ample opportunity to individual attention and A-Level and G.C.S.E. results, in the UK. Set in a 14th strengths to pursue, with Boarding is ‘upstairs’ in our main experience the rich contrasts of encouragement, as well as particularly in STEM subjects of Century Manor House in confi dence, the next stage of life. manor house offering a home British life. excellent pastoral care founded mathematics and the sciences. 25 acres of beautiful grounds from home experience. The We offer a 10% discount for on respect, tolerance and in Buckinghamshire, Thornton As a State Boarding School, The The Royal combines traditional boarding bedrooms and living Forces Families and those understanding of others. values with a modern outlook and is proud of its rich history and Royal is a very attractive option room areas are bright and families who are eligible for Students achieve their full a ‘real-world’ attitude. At The Royal, today is a forward looking for students from Armed Forces spacious. Thornton offers fl exi, Continuity of Education academic potential, whilst a wide education is about developing the school offering exciting families. Tuition is free and weekly and termly boarding for Allowance (CEA) can use the range of extra-curricular activities whole individual. opportunities in and outside the Boarding costs are £12,900 for UK and international students allowance for payment of fees. is available to develop character classroom. Thornton College is the year 2020/21. with a full programme of exciting and leadership. part of an international family evening and weekend activities. of schools in twenty eight

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Head: Mr Mark Heywood Telephone: +44 (0) 1902 341230 Head: Mrs Val Holmes Telephone: +44 (0) 1280 812610 Girls Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Email: [email protected] Sixth Form Boarding and Day School Age Range: 4-18 years Address: The Royal School Wolverhampton Address: Thornton College (youngest boarder 11 years) Penn Road Age Range: 3 –18 years College Lane Wolverhampton (youngest boarder 7 years) Thornton Contact: Ms Jaemi Hodgson, Admissions Milton Keynes West Midlands Contact: Jennifer Walker WV3 0EG Buckinghamshire Website: www.theroyalschool.co.uk Website: www.thorntoncollege.com MK17 0HJ

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Trent College Wycliffe College

“ We believe that with the right “ Wycliffe will support and promote a opportunities, pioneering spirit every child can and encourage achieve their individuals to personal best.” fl ourish and embrace their futures as global citizens.”

At Trent College, every day We are proud to have a Modern-day boarding is about Established in 1882 and The Senior School consists of South West with excellent road brings new opportunities for our longstanding history of supporting helping pupils become the best situated in The Cotswolds over 400 boys and girls, with 190 transport links (we are only one students to pursue their goals families in the forces with their they can be through fi rst-class care. in Gloucestershire, Wycliffe full time boarders; and there are mile from M5 Junction 13) and passions. Set within a safe, educational needs. Our fl exible boarding programme College is a thriving day 220 pupils in the Prep School and the train station is a few secure 45-acre campus, Trent is designed to meet the unique and boarding school set in with 45 full time boarding boys minutes away. Our individual approach offering College is home to a happy and needs of every pupil and every spacious grounds. and girls. 59 families across both enhanced academic support in the Pupils choose from 20 GCSEs welcoming school community family. Whether you choose fl exi, schools have one or two parents classroom enables every student to The boarding houses, and 27 courses at Sixth Form where every child can fl ourish. serving in the Military – most weekly or full boarding, your child teaching spaces and extensive that includes three BTECS. reach their potential. We promote have all their children with us, will benefi t from living and learning sports facilities are located on Trent College is known for its a healthy balance between work as we offer a diverse education We offer one of the most in a supportive environment where separate campuses for the modern outlook and traditional and play in the boarding houses, and exceptional pastoral support generous Military Bursary they can thrive, developing skills for Prep School and Senior School foundations. With a rich heritage with pupils benefi ting from that is tailored to each individual. Awards in the independent a future fi lled with possibilities. – only 0.5 miles apart. dating back to 1868, we are a supervised homework time as We are within easy reach of the sector where parents pay only well-established school with a well as an exciting weekend major military bases across the 10% of the full fee. reputation for providing an activity programme. exceptional education. CONTACT INFORMATION Head: Nick Gregory (Senior) Email: [email protected] CONTACT INFORMATION Helena Grant (Prep) [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Address: Wycliffe Senior School Head: Bill Penty Website: www.trentschools.net Age Range: 3-19 years Bristol Road, Stonehouse School Type: Senior Co-educational boarding Telephone: +44 (0) 115 8494949 (youngest boarder Year 3 or 7 years) Gloucestershire and day GL10 2AF Email: [email protected] Contact: Tessa Gingell, Age Range: 11-18 years Director of Marketing & Admissions Wycliffe Prep School (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Trent College Ryeford Hall Derby Road, Long Eaton Website: www.wycliffe.co.uk Ebley Road, Stonehouse Georgina Sanders Contact: Nottingham Telephone: +44 (0) 1453 822432 (Senior) Gloucestershire Boarding Admissions Manager NG10 4AD +44 (0) 1453 820470 (Prep) GL10 2LD

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Bishop’s Stortford College Finborough School

“ Combining academic rigour, “ Learning as breadth and leaders with the balance, Bishop’s character for best Stortford College achievement and really does resilience to keep Build Confi dence getting better.” for Life.”

Bishop’s Stortford College A wealth of excellent facilities, and confi dent young people, fully Set in the beautiful rolling achievement and progress, staff are the foundations upon is a leading independent including outstanding equipped for life’s adventures. Suffolk countryside, Finborough attaining places at the best which our students build their co-educational day and boarding predominantly en suite boarding Together, this supportive, nurtures the development of a school for 4 – 18 year olds. accommodation, provide an universities, including Oxbridge. own success. They thrive as culturally diverse and inclusive Mid-way between London and exceptional range of strong character through a independent motivated young community of young people Our students are inspired to Cambridge, the safe, semi-rural opportunities for children to culture steeped in the Seven people amidst a culture where develop their intellectual curiosity fl ourish across all aspects of their location, on the outskirts of explore their talents. It’s an Habits of Highly Effective leadership for life is and a lifelong love of learning, expansive school and boarding Bishop’s Stortford is easily uplifting place – pupils are happy, People coupled with our immeasurably valued and Building Confi dence for Life. life. Their richness of experience, accessible by road, rail and air – purposeful and excited to be unique ‘Learnability’ approach celebrated. building a resilient positive just 10 minutes from Stansted there, wholeheartedly engaged in Forces families qualifying for and determination that mindset and perpetually The most formative years of Airport and 35 minutes by train their learning. Energised and the Continuity of Education ‘better never stops’. to London. inspired by expert teachers, Allowance (CEA) will be amplifying their academic, their lives create a momentum pupils achieve excellent required to pay no more than We are a true learning family, sporting and creative where the balance of self-belief Three schools share the examination results and grow 10% of fees payable for full where every young person is achievements. and refl ection ensures confi dent 130-acre College campus. into well-rounded, skilful, caring boarding places. individually supported to be the individuals emerge ready for a Excellent facilities, boarding very best version of themselves fast-changing world of CONTACT INFORMATION accommodation and amazing making outstanding academic opportunity. Head: Kathy Crewe-Read Website: bishopsstortfordcollege.org School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1279 838575 CONTACT INFORMATION 4-18 years Age Range: Email: general.enquiry@ Head: Steven T. Clark Telephone: +44 (0) 1449 773600 (youngest boarder 7 years) bishopsstortfordcollege.org School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: kwalmsley@fi nboroughschool.co.uk Contact: Christine Stanley, Address: Bishop’s Stortford College Age Range: 2-18 years Finborough School Senior School Admissions Offi cer School House Address: (youngest boarder 9 years) The Hall [email protected] Maze Green Road Great Finborough Bishop’s Stortford Contact: Kate Walmsley, Fiona Brett, Stowmarket CM23 2PQ Head of Admissions and Customer Service Prep School Admissions Offi cer Suffolk IP14 3EF [email protected] Website: www.fi nboroughschool.co.uk

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King’s Ely The Leys School

“ The opportunities “ Something we didn’t offered by appreciate at fi rst but The Leys’ enviable now cherish above location in the all else is the holistic city of Cambridge approach King’s Ely are endless.” takes in growing the whole child.”

Forces parents, Mr and Mrs Hamilton-Bing

The Leys School is located in The school prides itself on its Academic results are some of the A fi nalist in the 2020 King’s Ely is nestled in the laboratory, on a stage, on a pitch the heart of the historic supportive and encouraging best in the country; in 2019 The Independent Schools of the picturesque cathedral city of Ely, or on a mountainside, our school university city of Cambridge and ethos which is built on three Leys won the Sunday Times East Year Awards, King’s Ely is a which is just 15 minutes from promises an abundance of is the city’s only co-educational foundation stones; pastoral, Anglia Independent Secondary leading independent Cambridge and 1 hour from opportunity for personal boarding and day school. academic and wider-curricular. School of the Year award for co-educational day and boarding London, with direct rail links to both. development, both academically There are 11 Houses on the achieving some outstanding school built on a fascinating Our privately-run school buses stop and socially. Founded in 1875 the school is 50 acre campus (including 3 Day A Level and GCSE results. history stretching back over at key locations around often described as a “big, small Wherever you go around our Houses), forming the basis of the 1,000 years, making us one of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk. school”; big enough to offer a There are over 100 weekly 75-acre campus, you will be school’s excellent system of the oldest schools in the world. huge range of opportunities yet activities and societies which The adventure of a King’s Ely greeted with a smile. As reported pastoral care. A carefully planned small enough that every pupil is take place at The Leys each week We serve the academic and education enables pupils of all in the Good Schools Guide, wellbeing programme is key individually known. from sports and debating to pastoral needs of around 1,000 ages to fl ourish, from the children King’s Ely is a “friendly, to this. sailing and brass band! Pupils are boys and girls from the age of in King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep to well-balanced, caring community encouraged to become involved 2 through to 18, with boarders the young men and women in our valued for getting the best from in as many activities as possible. from 7 years old. Sixth Form. Whether a student a broad range of abilities”. shines in a classroom, in a

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Head: John Attwater Telephone: +44 (0) 1353 660707 Head: Martin Priestley Website: www.theleys.net School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0)1223 508904 Age Range: 2-18 years Address: The Old Palace Age Range: 11-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 7 years) Palace Green (youngest boarder 11 years) The Leys School Ely Address: Trumpington Road Contact: Jane Formston, Head of Pupil Recruitment Cambridgeshire Contact: Nathalie Edge-Partington, Cambridge CB7 4EW Registrar Website: www.kingsely.org CB2 7AD

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Woodbridge School Ashville College

C O L L E G E

“ Care is taken to treat boarders as “ Be the best version individuals and of yourself.” the outcomes for boarders are excellent.” ISI 2015

Founded in 1577, Woodbridge student’s talent, so that they can boarding house. Every pupil Ashville College is one of the Boarding has been a central part (our staff include former pros, School is a co-educational day develop to be the very best is known and valued, and UK’s leading independent day of Ashville since it was founded such as New Zealand rugby and boarding school, set in version of themselves. ‘School House’ very much and boarding schools for boys in 1877. Today, there are about international Gary Mercer, 40 acres of wooded parkland represents an extended home. and girls aged three to 18. 100 boarders, comprising former GB Tennis player Sophie Academic results are important, in the heart of the stunning British, Forces and international Cousins and Voise Winters of and are achieved by innovative With an enviable reputation, Located in the historic spa Suffolk countryside. students, who call Ashville American NBA fame), and wide approaches to teaching and outstanding results and town of Harrogate, near to the ‘home’. We encourage range of co-curricular Woodbridge provides an learning; balanced with excellent exceptional pastoral care, Yorkshire Dales, Ashville offers excitement in learning through opportunities, including music intellectual, physical and spiritual co-curricular provision, exceptional Woodbridge provides a real an outstanding education, inspirational teaching and a and drama. As well as GCSE, education, inside and outside of pastoral care, and a particular ‘foundation for life’. both in and out of the the classroom, building on the emphasis on the personal challenging and varied academic A Level and BTEC qualifi cations, Please visit the Woodbridge classroom. All pupils are traditions of the past and development of our students. programme for all age groups. we offer the US High School School website encouraged to become the adapting continually to the needs Diploma, and, from September Woodbridge School offers a www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk ‘best versions of themselves’ Ashville is known for its of the future. 2021, will become one of the boarding community unlike any for further information and to within a happy, caring and exceptional academic results and few schools in the UK to offer At Woodbridge, the primary aim other, with one traditional, arrange a personal visit, or a supportive environment. choice of subjects, fi rst-class Advanced Placement (AP) courses. is to discover and nurture each family-run co-educational meeting online. sporting reputation and facilities

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Head: Miss Shona Norman Telephone: +44 1394 615 041 Head: Mrs Rhiannon Wilkinson (from Sep 2021) Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 724863 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Acting Head: Mrs Elspeth Fisher Email: [email protected] 4-18 years [email protected] Co-educational boarding and day Age Range: School Type: Ashville College (boarding from age 13) Address: Address: Woodbridge School Age Range: 3-18 years Green Lane, Burkitt Road Contact: Cara Shirley (boarding available from Year 3) Harrogate Woodbridge North Yorkshire Website: www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk Suffolk Contact: Fiona Wooley, Director of Admissions HG2 9JP IP12 4JH Website: www.ashville.co.uk

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Barnard Castle School Dallam School

“ We place enormous “ Boarders make emphasis on outstanding ensuring everyone progress across feels a sense all aspects of of belonging at their life.” Barney; only then OFSTED will they come close to maximising their potential.”

Barnard Castle School is a character, where each child is the welcoming and happy With examination results Students can join in with the The boarding house is located leading independent school set nurtured and encouraged to atmosphere. amongst the best in the county, various music, creative and a short distance from the amid stunning countryside in develop their full potential. Situated in an excellent rural a good Ofsted rating for sporting clubs and activities that school, providing a real second Northern England. ‘Barnardians’ are happy, environment, Barnard Castle boarding, and an envious, interest them. They are also home away from school. ‘Barney’, as it is affectionately confi dent, resilient, intellectually School is well served by a range safe location on the edge of encouraged to try new activities Dallam School offers full, known, provides an exceptional curious, tolerant and driven, of transport links, with several the Lake District, Dallam is a to make the most of the stunning weekly and fl exi boarding all-round education, with a broad with an undercurrent of humility, airports and railway stations popular choice for students natural surroundings - such as with no exeat weekends. and balanced curriculum, fi rst who are ready and prepared to close by. and parents wanting a top UK kayaking, climbing and the There are no tuition fees class facilities and excellent face, embrace and lead in an state boarding school. Duke of Edinburgh Award. Furthermore, Barney has and service families also pastoral care within a happy, ever-changing world. educated many notable family environment for boys and At Dallam, your child will Through a rich curriculum benefi t from a 5% discount Barnard Castle School’s ethos of former students (known as girls aged between 4 and 18. benefi t from high academic and co-curricular activity, on boarding. openness means that it welcomes ‘Old Barnardians’), counting teaching across a broad Dallam will help your child to Through creating an inspirational, parents, former pupils and friends professional athletes, television range of GCSE, A Level and develop into a successful and compassionate and unpretentious of Barney to join its community, personalities as well as BTEC subjects delivered by resilient young person. environment, the School and encourages families to visit entrepreneurs and business enthusiastic and friendly tutors. develops young adults with and experience for themselves leaders among its alumni.

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Head: Mr Tony Jackson Telephone: +44 (0) 1833 696030 Head: Ms Rachael Williams Website: www.dallamschool.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 15395 63377 Age Range: 4-18 years Address: Barnard Castle School, Age Range: 11-19 years Email: [email protected] Barnard Castle, (youngest boarder 11 years) (youngest boarder 7 years) Address: Dallam School County Durham, Contact: Lizzie Taylor, Milnthorpe Contact: Bronwyn Huddleston, Registrar DL12 8UN Boarding Admissions Cumbria Website: www.barnardcastleschool.org.uk LA7 7DD

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Giggleswick School Harrogate Ladies’ College

“ How can they bear “ A culture of high to tear themselves achievement away from this pervades the happy place in the school.” Yorkshire Dales?” ISI Inspection Report Tatler Schools Guide

Harrogate Ladies’ College is a successful young women who strive of securing places at some of the Giggleswick School is one of Saturday with lessons in the Academic results are strong with vibrant, stimulating and diverse to be the very best they can be. UK’s top universities. The majority the UK’s leading co-educational morning and team sports and 73% A*-B A Level and BTEC school community. Founded in In 2020 our Sixth Form students of pupils secure their choice of boarding schools, located in the clubs in the afternoon. We also grades in 2020, and 73% of 1893, we are a day and boarding achieved outstanding results in university and 80% of offers are from school for girls aged 11-18 Russell Group institutions. We always beautiful Yorkshire Dales have a full programme of students receiving an offer from what have been a truly unique located in the heart of the encourage our pupils to be themselves National Park. activities on Sunday, including a Russell Group university in and challenging set of beautiful spa town of Harrogate. circumstances. Top results were and to choose the path, and therefore regular trips and visits out of 2019/20. Our academic the course, that is right for them. Giggleswick is a popular choice Around 40% of our pupils are achieved across all subjects and school. programme is complemented by In 2020 destinations and courses among Forces families with our boarders and come from all over it was in the STEM subjects over 80 clubs and activities, from the world. Boarders are fully (science, technology, engineering included Imperial to study Medicine, strong boarding ethos offering a Giggleswick School is within easy Kings College London to study sport and outdoor pursuits to integrated into our school and mathematics) that the girls stable, healthy, supportive and reach of the major bases across Mathematics, Japanese Studies at music, art, drama, debating, and community and live in one of our truly excelled. It was also an friendly environment for children the North with excellent road four comfortable family houses extraordinary year for our Year 11 Durham and Acting at LAMDA. service in the community. from the ages of 9 through to 18. and rail links. Manchester and which provide a ‘home from pupils who showed resilience and Harrogate has excellent rail and 64% of our pupils are boarders Leeds Bradford airports are also home’ experience. exceptional commitment to their road links with easy access to studies and their hard work and Leeds Bradford Airport (increasing to 79% in Sixth Form) easily accessible. Outstanding teaching, strong pastoral support and a secure friendly were rewarded with excellent (20 minutes), Manchester Airport and everyone attends school on community allow girls to excel GCSE results. (90 minutes) and London Heathrow academically and become confi dent, We have an excellent track record (35 minute shuttle fl ight).

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Head: Mrs Sylvia Brett, BA (Dunelm), Website: www.hlc.org.uk Mark Turnbull +44 (0) 1729 893000 (Senior) Head: Telephone: MA (London) Telephone: +44 (0) 1423 537 045 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day +44 (0) 1729 893100 (Junior) School Type: Girls only, boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 9 years) Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Harrogate Ladies’ College Address: Giggleswick School (youngest boarder 11 years) Clarence Drive Contact: Katie Mallalieu-Black, Harrogate Settle Contact: Sophie Hancox, Admissions Manager UK Admissions Manager North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Sophie Brockie, Admissions Offi cer HG1 2QG Website: www.giggleswick.org.uk BD24 0DE Natalie Birchall, Admissions Offi cer

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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Queen Margaret’s, York

“Our girls have found QM to be a wonderful home from home where “ To be the best they are constantly that I can with the supported and gifts that I have.” encouraged by the staff and engaged by the many opportunities available.”

Current Forces Parents

Established in 1901, QM is an Our boarding houses are a home home for exeat weekends is not Set in more than 220 acres of Queen Ethelburga’s has a long whose parents may need to travel independent boarding and day from home. They are staffed by compulsory. Communication with beautiful North Yorkshire standing relationship with the or live abroad for work. Boarding school for girls aged 11-18. You will dedicated teams who understand parents is made easy, wherever in countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s British Forces, welcoming students facilities at Queen Ethelburga’s fi nd us in glorious parkland six the needs of the different age the world they may be posted, has provided students with a from Forces Military families for support easy and direct miles south of York, but we are groups; whether that means and we are fl exible about vibrant and supportive school over 100 years. As a preferred communication with student’s much more than our surroundings, gathering our Year I girls together accommodating family visits to fi t community since 1912. school for Forces families in the families, with direct phone lines in we are more than a school. Our for hot chocolate and cookies around leave. QM offers UK, we currently have over 300 each room. In addition, we do not girls engage enthusiastically in a before bed or offering advice to generous discounts on boarding We welcome girls and boys from such students boarding with us. have specifi c “exeat” weekends range of activities - academic, our UVI who enjoy more fees to supplement the CEA. Nursery and support them sport, extracurricular and social. independent living. Each girl has a and parents are able to let their QM is 10 minutes’ drive from dedicated Personal Tutor with through our four Excellent rated We welcome boarders from No airs and graces, no frills or York Garrison, less than an hour children have any weekends away whom she meets weekly to (ISI) schools - Chapter House (3 Year 3 onwards and pride make-up, just girls getting stuck in, from Catterick Garrison and RAF from school to enable their discuss her academic progress months to Year 5), King’s Magna ourselves on our wrap-around and having fun. They achieve Leeming, and 90 minutes from children to visit relatives or friends. and her general wellbeing, to (Year 6 to 9), The College and specialist support for our Forces academically (outstandingly so), RAF Cranwell. London and We strive to create the right make sure she is happy and settled. Faculty (both Year 10 to 13) - to students and their families. they come from a variety of Edinburgh are two hours away by learning and living environment in backgrounds, and we are proud become resilient, confi dent and Weekends are full of opportunity, train. Leeds Bradford International We understand the importance of which every one of our students that we are continuing to make a independent young adults who from high-adrenaline adventures airport is 45 minutes away and providing a secure and supportive can thrive. QM education possible for an to relaxed pamper evenings, there Manchester International airport are well prepared for their future. home from home for students increasingly diverse range of girls. is always plenty going on. Returning 1 hour 20 minutes.

CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Mr Dan Machin +44 (0) 1423 333330 Acting Head: Telephone: Head: Sue Baillie Telephone: +44 (0) 1904 727630 Co-educational boarding and day [email protected] School Type: Email: School Type: Girls boarding and day Email: [email protected] 1-19 years Age Range: Address: Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Age Range: 11-18 years Address: Queen Margaret’s (youngest boarder 7 years) Thorpe Underwood (youngest boarder 11 years) Escrick Park York York Contact: Susan McKee, Admissions Contact: Alison Ruddick, Registrar YO26 9SS YO19 6EU Website: www.qe.org Website: www.queenmargarets.com

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Rishworth School Rossall School

“ A warm, happy “ At Rishworth and inclusive we understand environment that life outside energised by a of the classroom is vision and challenge just as signifi cant that is clearly as the world helping all pupils within it.” to meet their potential.”

Good Schools Guide

Rishworth School warmly havens with pastoral care that There is also a diverse selection Set on a historic 160 acre School is achieved through the a global village. The combination welcomes children of forces is second to none. of over 40 enrichment and campus on the picturesque unrivalled standard of pastoral of UK day students and students extension activities, from our families to join a forward The quality boarding Lancashire coastline, Rossall is care, by the diverse pupil base from right across the world renowned Ford Rugby Academy thinking and innovative UK accommodation includes one of the country’s leading and also by the permanent creates an exciting international through to our Medical Society boarding school that retains comfortable study-bedrooms independent co-educational boarding population. dimension and an appreciation there’s something to simulate, traditional values. and well-appointed common boarding and day schools, where of diverse cultures, religions rooms. The school has excellent entertain and light that creative With a history dating back to For the last 300 years, Rishworth boys and girls aged 2–18 are and politics. facilities including a sports hall, spark; Duke of Edinburgh Award, 1844, Rossall combines a School has occupied magnifi cent nurtured in a safe, secure and gym, swimming pool and F1 in Schools, a jazz band, a traditional British education Growing and learning in such a buildings in 140 acres of supportive environment. performing arts centre. space programme, ski trips, with a modern approach friendly and culturally diverse Yorkshire countryside. We are artistic pursuits, sports teams Here pupils enjoy learning and which focuses on developing environment helps our young half an hour from the amenities A wide range of GCSE and A and more. At Rishworth we living in a friendly, busy and the whole child. people develop into the of the vibrant city of Manchester Level options provide students understand that life outside of challenging atmosphere in the well-rounded, confi dent and giving us the best of both worlds. with opportunities to focus on the classroom is just as signifi cant With nearly fi fty different classroom, after school and at knowledgeable individuals - Our boarding houses are cosy their strengths and interests. This as the world within it. nationalities living and learning summer 76% of A-level grades weekends. The sense of true global citizens. and family-centred, secure together at Rossall, we truly are achieved were A*/B. community that defi nes the

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Head: Mr Anthony Wilkins Website: www.rishworth-school.co.uk Head: Mr Jeremy Quartermain Telephone: +44 (0) 1253 774 204 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1422 822 2170 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Email: [email protected] Age Range: 3-18 years Email: [email protected] Age Range: 0 –18 years Address: Rossall School (youngest boarder 10 years) (youngest boarder 7 years) Broadway Address: Rishworth School Fleetwood Contact: Mrs. Lydia Horbury Rishworth Contact: Gillian Leggett, Director of Admissions Lancs Director of External Relations West Yorkshire FY7 8JW HX6 4QA Website: www.rossall.org.uk

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Scarborough College St Peter’s School, York

“ A globally recognised leader in British “ An exceptional independent all-round education education, a Top prepares pupils 50 Independent for confi dent, School offering successful and A Passport for Life.” fulfi lled adult lives.”

Founded in 1896 and steeped in Scarborough College has also lessons, Yorkshire Grit is a holistic St Peter’s School, York, interests and values needed for sports pitches, an award-winning tradition, Scarborough College is been an IB World School since programme designed to fi nd and combines outstanding academic life beyond school, St Peter’s swimming pool and a new a thriving co-educational day and 2007 and our Sixth Form hone skills as well as a sense of achievement with a huge range offers a safe and nurturing boathouse on the banks of the boarding school for children students are enrolled in the IB adventure in every child. aged 3 - 18. Scarborough College of sporting, music, artistic and environment where pupils thrive. River Ouse. Diploma Programme. This We are top performers in enjoys an unrivalled reputation provides for a surprisingly cultural opportunities. Northern England in hockey for Boarders can take full advantage Located just two hours from for opening doors and optimising Founded in 627 AD, it is the progressive and student-centred both boys and girls and rugby for children’s academic and of everything St Peter’s has to London by train, St Peter’s approach to learning where all boys and through our fourth oldest school in the co-curricular potential. offer, including over 80 different is ideally situated at the heart Senior School pupils are prepared connections with Yorkshire world and The Sunday Times for the rigours, the independency co-curricular activities and access of historic York within easy Our beautiful campus is nestled County Cricket club, we have North Independent School of and the intellectual challenges of to one of the largest and most reach of the spectacular in between the spectacular developed our Cricket Centre of the Year 2019. the IB Diploma. English northeast coast and the Excellence. Even pupils who do diverse music schools in the Yorkshire Coast and the North Yorkshire Moors. It is a Yorkshire Grit is our ground- not represent Scarborough Pupils develop a lifelong love of North. All pupils enjoy a 6-day stunning North York Moors. mere stone’s throw from breaking and innovative approach College play sports every day, learning, consistently achieving week with access to fantastic We offer 10% discount on Scarborough town centre and to co-curricular activities in the representing their Academic some of the best examination facilities on the school’s boarding fees for families in Scarborough’s South Beach. Senior School. From yoga and Houses or through Enrichment results in the UK. Combining extensive 47-acre campus, well-being to coastal survival Programme games. receipt of CEA. The College’s academic ethos is academic success with the skills, including industry-recognised courses and licenced surfi ng based upon traditional values but

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Head: Mr Guy Emmett Website: www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk Head: Mr Jeremy Walker Website: www.stpetersyork.org.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1723 360620 School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1904 527305 Age Range: 3-18 years Email: [email protected] Age Range: 2-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 11 years) (youngest boarder 11 years) Address: Scarborough College Address: St Peter’s School, Filey Road Contact: Mr Dirk Figueiredo Contact: Mrs Gillian Bland, York, YO30 6AB Scarborough Admissions Offi cer North Yorkshire YO11 3BA

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Stonyhurst Christ College, Brecon

“ Again and again we heard the “ Stonyhurst is a words ‘family’ springboard to a life and ‘community’. of purpose. We empower This is a small our boys and girls to be school that caters the best that they can be, for everyone.” shaping leaders of Good Schools Guide 2020 the future”

Stonyhurst is the UK’s leading emotional journey, we watch with their Head of Playroom and Situated within the Brecon past three years, 43% of A level the faculty becomes family. Its co-educational Catholic boarding great pride as our boys and girls Houseparents, our boarders are Beacons National Park, grades were A* or A and 87% second curriculum complements and day school for 3-18 year grow to be men and women for guaranteed to fi nd a caring and Christ College is an grade A to C. Over the same academic study and contributes olds. Founded in 1593, it has a others. Stonyhurst offers an supportive environment in which independent co-educational period, 46% of GCSE results to pupils’ skills development and long tradition of welcoming exceptional co-curricular they can thrive and settle very boarding and day school. were grades 9 to 7. This strong includes music, creative and military families. Together with its programme, with over 40 activities quickly. We celebrate individuality track record, which is testament performing arts, sport and Founded by Henry VIII in 1541, preparatory school, Stonyhurst in the Prep School and over and encourage pupils to fi nd and to the quality of the teaching and outdoor pursuits. Students also it is one of the oldest schools St Mary’s Hall, Stonyhurst 100 to choose from in the nurture their passion and talent. learning experiences the school get to work alongside a high provides a unique and nurturing College, our co-curricular in Wales and educates and Stonyhurst is less than three offers, has enabled the majority calibre coaching team, and take environment which enables programme allows children to nurtures 360 pupils annually hours from London, and only of Christ College pupils to advantage of the extensive young people to become all that expand their minds. between the ages of seven one hour from regional progress on to their fi rst choice sports facilities including mini golf they can be. and eighteen. Stonyhurst is very much a international airports. of course and university. course and swimming pool, as The institution consistently well as kayaking, rock climbing, As we guide every pupil through 7-day-a-week boarding school Christ College quickly becomes achieves excellent results at and mountain biking. their own individual academic, with a busy weekend activity a second-home for pupils and sporting, creative, spiritual and programme. With the support of A level and GCSE. Over the

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Head: John Browne Website: www.stonyhurst.ac.uk Head: Mr Gareth Pearson B.Eng Website: www.christcollegebrecon.com School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1254 827073 School Type: HMC Co-educational boarding Telephone: +44 (0) 1874 615440 and day Age Range: 3–18 years Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 7 years) Age Range: 7-18 years Address: Christ College Address: Stonyhurst College (youngest boarder 10 years) Brecon Contact: Helen Eastham Clitheroe Head of Admissions & Marketing Lancashire Contact: Mrs Margaret Stephens, Powys BB7 9PZ Admissions Registrar LD3 8AF

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Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools Campbell College

“ Because of the “ We recognise support, discipline, talent and nurture humour and respect excellence, of the boarding providing the team, Ian became best possible a very fi ne young springboard man of whom we for your are very proud.” child’s future.”

Haberdashers’ Monmouth refreshingly grounded but also We arrange supervised transport Campbell College, located in Home to over 150 boarders superb campus and a welcoming, the vibrant city of Belfast in Schools educate girls and boys unbounded young men and to and from Heathrow and from 30 different countries, inclusive and connected Northern Ireland, is an HMC our diverse and unique boarding community and you start to through a unique combination women, who excel in their chosen Birmingham airports. day and boarding school for family is a tight-knit community understand the essence of this of single-sex and co-educational paths and who aspire to make a SERVICE FAMILIES GUARANTEED boys aged 3-18. Founded in that nurtures individuals by wonderful College. environments at the optimum positive difference to society. TO PAY ONLY 10% OF THE FEES - 1894, the original redbrick working in close partnership stages of their academic and Campbell College is proud of its Victorian building sits peacefully with parents and pupils. We do Boarding and day pupils thrive at AROUND £1000 PER TERM* historic connection with families personal development. in our stunning 100-acre not see grades or labels; we see Monmouth, enjoying a wide range of HM Force, providing the very *This applies to Service Families who are woodland campus on the individuals with potential, and Pupils embark on an educational of academic subjects, the best care for the children of eligible for the Continuity of Education edge of the city. it is our duty to add value by journey within a distinctive impressive sports, cultural and arts Allowance. Additional means-tested serving members for over 100 helping pupils achieve academic community, refi ned over support, subject to availability, may be Cited as the second safest city years. Listed in the ‘top ten best facilities. Our links with top success and appreciate the joy 400 years in the heart of the offered to families who lose the CEA. in the world, by The United value boarding schools in the UK’ universities include around 60% of leaning to learn. naturally inspirational Wye Valley. Russell Group entries. Nations, Belfast is accessible by The Good Schools’ Guide; They grow into well rounded, from all corners of the world With 125 years of experience in Forces families pay 10% of fees, and is reached in just over educating boys, we are experts with the full CEA entitlement. CONTACT INFORMATION 1 hour by aeroplane from in our fi eld. Combine this London or regional airports. expertise in teaching with a Head: Mrs Jessica Miles Telephone: +44 (0) 1600 711104 (MG) MA (Oxon), PGCE (MG) +44 (0) 1600 710433 (MB) CONTACT INFORMATION Mr Simon Dorman Email: [email protected] MA (Oxon), MPhil (MB) Address: Monmouth School for Girls, Hereford Head: Mr Robert Robinson Website: www.campbellcollege.co.uk School Type: Girls’ boarding and day (MG) Road, Monmouth NP25 5XT Boys’ boarding and day School Type: Boys boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 2890 763076 (MB) Monmouth School for Boys, Age Range: 7-13 years (youngest boarder 7 years) Almshouse Street, Monmouth NP25 3XP Age Range: 3-18 years Email: hmoffi [email protected] (youngest boarder 11 years) Contact: Miss Ellie Townsend, KEY TO CONTACT INFORMATION Address: Campbell College, Head of Admissions Mr Bert Robinson Belmont Road (MG) Monmouth School for Girls Contact: Head of Boarding Belfast BT4 2ND Website: www.habsmonmouth.org (MB) Monmouth School for Boys

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Glenalmond College Alphabetical Listing

SCHOOL PAGE SCHOOL PAGE

All Hallows Preparatory School, Somerset 23 Malvern College, Worcestershire 48 Ashville College, North Yorkshire 61 Malvern St James Barnard Castle School, County Durham 62 Girls’ School, Worcestershire 50 “ One of the Bishop’s Stortford College, Hertfordshire 56 Milton Abbey School, Dorset 31 world’s most Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 41 Monkton Combe School, Somerset 32 Oakham School, Rutland 51 beautiful schools, Bruton School for Girls, Somerset 24 Prior Park College, Somerset 33 Glenalmond is Campbell College, Belfast 75 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Yorkshire 66 an extraordinary Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire 42 Queen Margaret’s, York, North Yorkshire 67 place to learn.” Christ College, Brecon, Powys 73 Christ’s Hospital, West Sussex 16 Queen’s College, Taunton, Somerset 34 Clayesmore School, Dorset 25 Rishworth School, West Yorkshire 68 Clifton College, Bristol 26 Rossall School, Lancashire 69 Cottesmore School, Sussex 17 Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Surrey 20 Cranbrook School, Kent 18 Ryde School, Isle of Wight 35 Dallam School, Cumbria 63 Scarborough College, North Yorkshire 70 Discover What Sets reputation for academic success bushcraft, archery, fi shing, Dauntsey’s, Wiltshire 27 St John’s College, Southsea, Hampshire 36 Glenalmond College Apart and offers A-levels, Highers and horse-riding and many more. St Lawrence College, Kent 21 GCSEs and a wide range of Glenalmond has an excellent Dean Close, Gloucestershire 43 Glenalmond College is an St Peter’s School, York, North Yorkshire 71 subjects. Most of the teaching Combined Cadet Force which all Denstone College, Staffordshire 44 extraordinary place to learn. Stonar, Wiltshire 37 staff live on the school’s stunning pupils spend a minimum of one Ellesmere College, Shropshire 45 From the fi rst glimpse of the Lancashire campus and they are totally year participating in and elect to Finborough School, Suffolk 57 Stonyhurst, 72 school buildings through the committed to ensuring the join the Royal Navy, Army or Frensham Heights School, Surrey 19 Taunton School, Somerset 38 trees as you drive up Front potential of each child is reached Royal Air Force sections. The Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire 64 The Downs Malvern, Worcestershire 49 Avenue, visiting families get a in full. With just 360 pupils, class new indoor Golf Hub, complete Glenalmond School, Perth 76 The Leys School, Cambridgeshire 59 sense of what sets Glenalmond sizes are reassuringly small and with simulation screens, is a The Royal Masonic School For Girls, Hertfordshire 22 apart and when they then speak Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, Monmouthshire 74 every child is known individually. popular indoor alternative to our The Royal School Wolverhampton, West Midlands 52 with staff and pupils, they start Harrogate Ladies’ College, North Yorkshire 65 100 year old James Braid- Thornton College, Buckinghamshire 53 to really understand why this is With 300 acres of grounds in a Kingham Hill School, Oxfordshire 46 designed nine-hole golf course. Nottinghamshire an exceptional place to learn. stunning location at the Gateway King’s Ely, Cambridgeshire 58 Trent College, 54 to the Scottish Highlands, the list Contact us to fi nd out more King’s Hall School Wells Cathedral School, Somerset 39 Just an hour from Edinburgh or of activities for pupils to enjoy is or arrange a virtual or and King’s College, Taunton, Somerset 28 West Buckland School, Devon 40 Glasgow Airports, Glenalmond long - from kayaking and in-person visit. Kingsley School, Bideford, Devon 29 Woodbridge School, Suffolk 60 has earned an excellent Munro-bagging to rifl e shooting, Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 30 Wycliffe College, Gloucestershire 55 Lucton School, Herefordshire 47 CONTACT INFORMATION

Head: Dr Michael Alderson Website: www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk School Type: Co-educational boarding and day Telephone: +44 (0) 1738 842144 Age Range: 12-18 years Email: [email protected] (youngest boarder 12 years) Address: Glenalmond College Contact: Mrs Kitty Lindsay, Perth Director of Admissions PH1 3RY

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LONDON AND SOUTH EAST 09 The Downs Malvern, Worcestershire 49 South and West 01 Christ’s Hospital, West Sussex 16 10 Malvern St James Girls’ School, Worcestershire 50 Central 02 Cottesmore School, Sussex 17 11 Oakham School, Rutland 51 DUNDEE 03 Cranbrook School, Kent 18 12 The Royal School Wolverhampton, 52 01 Eastern West Midlands ATLANTIC 04 Surrey 19 Frensham Heights School, OCEAN North 13 Thornton College, Buckinghamshire 53 M90 05 Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Surrey 20 EDINBURGH Wales 14 Trent College, Nottingham 54 M9 06 St Lawrence College, Kent 21 15 Wycliffe College, Gloucestershire 55 M8 Northern Ireland 07 The Royal Masonic School For Girls, 22 GLASGOW Hertfordshire Scotland EASTERN

SOUTH AND WEST 01 Bishop’s Stortford College, Hertfordshire 56 Airport 01 All Hallows Preparatory School, Somerset 23 02 Finborough School, Suffolk 57 M74 Motorway 02 Bruton School for Girls, Somerset 24 03 King’s Ely, Cambridgeshire 58 08 School location 03 Clayesmore School, Dorset 25 04 The Leys School, Cambridgeshire 59 27 CARLISLE NEWCASTLE 04 Clifton College, Bristol 26 05 Woodbridge School, Suffolk 60 M2 27 M6 05 Dauntsey’s, Wiltshire 27 01 MIDDLESBOROUGH NORTH M1 BELFAST 02 06 King’s Hall School 28 and King’s College, Taunton, Somerset 01 Ashville College, North Yorkshire 61 SCARBOROUGH 07 Kingsley School, Bideford, Devon 29 02 Barnard Castle School, County Durham 62 03 10 03 Dallam School, Cumbria 63 DOUGLAS 08 Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset 30 04 06 M6 05 YORK 09 Milton Abbey School, Dorset 31 04 Giggleswick School, North Yorkshire 64 01 11 09 07 KINGSTON BLACKPOOL 12 UPON HULL 10 Monkton Combe School, Somerset 32 05 Harrogate Ladies’ College, North Yorkshire 65 LEEDS M62 PRESTON 08 06 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Yorkshire 66 M6 M61 HUDDERSFIELD 11 Prior Park College, Somerset 33 M62 NORTH MANCHESTER M180 North Yorkshire M1 12 Queen’s College, Taunton, Somerset 34 07 Queen Margaret’s, York, 67 LIVERPOOL SEA 08 Rishworth School, West Yorkshire 68 13 Ryde School, Isle of Wight 35 SHEFFIELD M56 09 Rossall School, Lancashire 69 M1 14 St John’s College, Southsea, Hampshire 36 STOKE-ON-TRENT North Yorkshire 15 Stonar, Wiltshire 37 10 Scarborough College, 70 04 NOTTINGHAM M6 14 05 DERBY 16 Taunton School, Somerset 38 11 St Peter’s School, York, North Yorkshire 71 M54 NORWICH 12 Stonyhurst, Lancashire 72 11 PETERBOROUGH 17 Wells Cathedral School, Somerset 39 TELFORD LEICESTER IRISH SEA 12M5 18 West Buckland School, Devon 40 M1 WALES DUDLEY M42 BIRMINGHAM 01 M45 NORTHAMPTON 03 01 Christ College, Brecon, Powys 73 07 M40 10 M5 04 CAMBRIDGE CENTRAL M1 02 02 Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools, 74 08 M1 05 09 1 01 Bromsgrove School, Worcestershire 41 Monmouthshire M50 13 IPSWICH 01 GLOUCESTER 06 02 Cheltenham College, Gloucestershire 42 0302 01 02 OXFORD FELIXSTOWE NORTHERN IRELAND 15 M40 Gloucestershire M25 03 Dean Close School, 43 M4 07 01 Campbell College, Belfast 75 M4 BRISTOL LONDON 04 Denstone College, Staffordshire 44 04 08 M4 CARDIFF 11 15 10 05 Ellesmere College, Shropshire 45 05 M25 06 SCOTLAND 05 M20 M2 M5 17 01 06 Kingham Hill School, Oxfordshire 46 01 Glenalmond College, Perth 76 M3 M23 02 04 DOVER 18 1606 03 07 Lucton School, Herefordshire 47 07 01 02 FOLKESTONE 12 03 PORTSMOUTH SOUTHAMPTON

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