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Welcome to the Autumn 2013 edition of The Guide to Independent Schools. As your child begins their educational journey in the independent sector, whether it is at the early years stage, at pre-prep, or later on at senior school, there are a multitude of factors to consider. To make it easy for you, we have split our guide into sections to cover each stage of your child’s school career: from nursery through to sixth form, we aim to leave you with a real understanding of the sector and how it all works. Our features are written by leading headmasters and headmistresses who are experts in the field of education. In each chapter, we also take you behind-the-scenes to give you a real flavour of what school life is like outside the classroom.
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Why choose an independent school? Dr Tim hands, Master of Magdalen College School, Oxford, talks about the value of an independent school education for your child
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y family seems always to have had a respect for education. It also seems always to have seen education and the state as closely linked. This goes back a long way. My grandparents met at night school, one of their ancestors having been schoolmaster on board Lord Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory, in Napoleonic times. My parents met when they were teaching in a state school and my father went on to become headmaster of one of the country’s largest comprehensives. My sister, being bright, won a scholarship to an independent school, then spent all her life teaching in the state sector. Being not anywhere near as bright, I didn’t get such a scholarship; so it was the state sector for me.
a much better education
Many years later, I found myself as a lecturer at Oxford. I had wonderful accommodation – it was free – and wonderful food – also free. The salary, on the other hand, was, shall we say, nothing to write home about. I wanted to get married, and the state sector wouldn’t have me, as I didn’t have a post-graduate certificate in teacher training. So, I took a job in the independent sector. The job was at The King’s School in Canterbury – the country’s oldest school. I’ve never forgotten walking past the cathedral, through a passage known as The Dark Entry, while reading on my second day an account of how new pupils were settling in. I was astonished at the quality of care. I couldn’t believe the difference between this independent school and the school I had attended as a boy. Indeed, my chief daily pleasure is knowing that I’m able to offer to the children in my charge a much better education than I experienced myself. www.independentschoolparent.com
Tim Hands is the chairman of the HMC, which is an association of the headmasters and headmistresses of over 250 independent day and boarding schools in the UK.
So what are the chief things that an independent school has to offer? First, I’d pick out the emphasis on pastoral care. Since the 1980s, successive governments have been obsessed with raising academic standards. By contrast, the independent schools that I’ve worked in have all had the same principle: first let us ensure that your child is happy; only then might we have some chance of ensuring their success. Inside the state sector, the long interfering arm of government has denied teachers the opportunity to be respected for such pastoral commitment.
sport, drama and cheese clubs
Second, all the schools I’ve worked in have emphasised the importance of extra-curricular activity: sport, music, drama and a host of other things – my current school even has a Cheese Club. Alas, the industrial unrest of the late 1970s removed the emphasis on extra-curricular activity in state schools. If the First World War was won on the playing fields of Eton, then the 1966 World Cup was won on the school playing fields of East Ham. But the battle for pupils in the state sector to have first rate educational opportunities is now a lost one, in East Ham and in most other places, reducing the capacity for extra-curricular activity to develop personality and raise self-esteem. The last reason for choosing an independent school is the easiest to measure. It is the academic results. At A-level in 2012, 18% of entries from independent schools gained an A* grade (compared to a national average of 8%).
At GCSE, it is even more marked, with 31% of independent entries gaining an A* compared to a national average of 7%. Parents may be seduced by league table positions and success rates at top universities but what is at least as important academically is that, because independent schools are not bound by the National Curriculum, teachers have the luxury of being able to teach beyond the syllabus. At my current school, our practical expression of this is an extended research project for all Lower Sixth pupils, which is known as Waynflete Studies, (named after William of Waynflete, founder of the College). Pupils begin the year with lectures and gradually choose a title to research, finally submitting a 5,000-word essay. It doesn’t get them any qualification – that indeed is the point. They have acquired something invaluable, something beyond any government-imposed metric.
schools for “toffs”?
Many people view independent schools as “toff schools”. They aren’t. What many independent school parents want is what’s best for their children. They just value education over an expensive holiday, an expensive car, or an expensive house. British education is famous the world over. “In my opinion,” the historian Niall Ferguson remarked in the recent BBC Reith lectures “the best institutions in the British Isles today are the independent schools.” We live in an age when state interference is high. Long may independent schools continue to express their principles, turning the children of today into the happy, successful adults of tomorrow.
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And they’re off! Aged 2, your little darling is on the cusp of a school career, which will span 16 years, finishing at 18. However, with exams and homework still way off in the distance, at this tender age, it’s all about natural curiosity and learning through play.
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If you’re going to spend huge amounts of money on private school, then it’s got to deliver the goods. And independent schools do. This term, most pupils are heading into the sixth form with an average of seven As and two A* grades at GCSE. That’s impressive!
Prepare to be amazed with a staggering range of subjects from which pupils choose their A levels. There are the traditional disciplines like history and maths as well as newbies like psychology and media studies. It’s crunch time and all in aid of securing a place at university. Illustration by Louise Quirke
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Learning through play
From the moment they are born, children are learning. With exams and essays, however, still way off in the distance, the early years are a time when natural curiosity and imagination can guide development. Pre-school education – starting from the age of two or three, until a child enters a primary or pre-prep school reception class in the school year they turn five – is all about learning through play. It sounds – and should be – fun but most experts agree that it is also a very important stage of a child’s school career.
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In recent years, the Government has become ever more keenly aware of the value of good nursery education, and there has been much focus on its role in preparing children to make the best possible start to their subsequent formal schooling. “There is lots of research showing that high quality early years education helps prepare children not just for school but for life,” says Purnima Tanuku, Chief Executive of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA). “Children learn how to engage and interact with other children and express their needs.”
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What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?
Last September, the updated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum became compulsory for all organisations providing care for children of pre-school age (independent and state nursery schools, day care nurseries and including childminders). The EYFS is the statutory framework that sets the standards that all providers must meet to ensure that children learn well and are kept healthy and safe. It’s a simplified version of its predecessor and pin points three areas of learning for pre-schoolers: communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. In addition, there are also four specific areas of learning: literacy, mathematics, knowledge of the world and expressive arts and design. AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 9
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At their own pace
A good nursery education will help a child develop in all these fields, but crucially it will allow the child to do this at their own pace, and always in a stimulating and supportive environment. The EYFS places a great deal of emphasis on every child as an individual in their own right. For many children, nursery school is the first experience of being away from home in a group setting for extended periods of time. It is, acknowledges Alison Collings, a big step. As Head of Bankfield, an outstanding nursery school as rated by the Government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted), attached to Highfield Prep School and Harrogate Ladies’ College in Harrogate, she is used to the anxieties of both children and parents.
A gentle introduction
“We reassure them that really it is a very gentle introduction to education. The child’s keyworker [the Government requires that each nursery setting designates one key staff member to each child] will place a huge emphasis on the child’s interests. We make sure the nursery environment is stimulating and nurturing and early on we tend to do a lot of carrying about on hips,” says Collings. Like most early years specialists, she believes that while it is important to ease children into nursery school, most children are ready for the opportunities it can offer by the age of two or three. “Nursery allows them to learn and explore in a group. Gradually they start to share and take turns, be part of the group and communicate within it. They learn mutual respect and that the world is a much bigger place.”
Plenty of messy play
A nursery setting often allows for children to take part in creative and physical activities on a bigger scale than may be possible at home. “Plenty of messy play and arts and crafts and time spent outdoors are wonderful for children,” says Collings. Activities such as these will be guided by the way staff provide resources and support the children, but it is important at this stage that activities are mostly led by the child.
Essential first lessons
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as listening, language development, enjoyment of stories, fine motor skills) and learning about shapes and numbers in the environment.
How to find early years education?
For parents choosing nursery education, the array of options can seem baffling. Early years education may be provided in an independent or state stand-alone pre-school; as part of the provision in a day-care nursery; in a nursery class within a primary or prep school; or by a parent-run cooperative pre-school. Some nurseries are run according to Montessori principles (a system which emphasises holistic child-led learning within a more structured environment) though these too will obviously adhere to the EYFS. Many different factors affect choice – including childcare requirements for working parents, local provision and waiting lists, ethos and cost. The key issue, says Purnima Tanuku, is to find high quality provision. “There 12 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2013
is good and bad practice in all sectors, so parents really need to do some research, looking at Ofsted reports and asking for recommendations.” Research conducted by the NDNA found that word-of-mouth was the single most influential factor for parents. Collings, like Tanuku, belives that this research must be accompanied by visits to nurseries to get a personal feel for a setting. “I tell parents they will get an instinctive feeling if the nursery is right for them and their child.” She advises parents to look for a nursery with experienced and wellqualified staff – who will be able to answer the needs of all children. The Government has minimum requirements in terms of staff ratios and qualifications, but an outstanding nursery, says Collings, usually exceeds these minimums. “I deliberately employ well-qualified teachers and we have a very low staff turnover. I do, however, employ two younger staff as well and they bring a valuable fresh perspective but I
Above, The Elms School, Malvern, right, Montessori children in action at school
personally wouldn’t be happy with an exclusively very young staff. ”
How many hours per week?
There is no definitive guideline for how many days or hours of nursery education children should receive. The Government provides funding for 15 hours of free nursery education per week over 38 weeks each year (basically school term times) from the term after your child’s third birthday. Many parents opt to use their vouchers in the independent sector and top up as necessary to meet the cost of the sessions they require. Collings suggests that two or three sessions per week is a good starting point but believes the number of hours is much less important than selecting a creative, nurturing nursery which will allow each child to thrive. “Childhood is getting shorter and specialist early years education allows them to really enjoy some of its innocence and magic. It should be a wonderful time for them.” www.independentschoolparent.com
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ed is three years old and has been coming to this nursery for over a year now. He knows the nursery environment and is confident because it feels a little like home. Even at such a tender age he is beginning to understand the ground rules of the Montessori system. These are simple rules, which are based on a respect for the environment, an understanding of his own needs and a respect for the needs of his friends. He knows he will find all his favourite Montessori activities on the same shelf where he returned them after playing yesterday. As he enters the room, he looks around and might have a go at seeing if he can continue with the tasks he tackled yesterday. -As£2,500 he takes off his coat he struggles to get a button out of the hole but luckily remembers the lesson the teacher showed him a little while ago and thinks again and tries to practise doing it for himself. Meanwhile, his friend, Amber, aged two, is sweeping up some beans that have spilt on the floor at the side of the table she is working on. He spots three other friends, Samuel, aged three, Eliot, aged four, and Leila, aged two, all 14 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2013
Above, pupils at Montessori enjoy their favourite activities
at the snack table. Samuel is cutting an apple, Eliot is peeling a banana and Leila is watching the two of them. Ted hangs up his coat on a peg, takes his lunch bag, puts it on the trolley and skips off to the book corner. A teacher has just started to read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to a small group of his friends. Ted knows that as always there is no timetable to his morning. Soon, once everyone has arrived, he will be able to not only choose where to play in the classroom but he will also be able to go outside to the garden. In the classroom next door, Hannah, aged seven, has just arrived. Like Ted, she has the freedom to work and play alone, in pairs, in a small group or to learn something new with a teacher. Montessori gives them the chance to be independent and take control of their learning. What is different for Hannah is that now she is older and consciously aware of what she is learning, she will be recording what she has done during the day on her own daily chart. Hannah will share it with her teacher at various times during the week who will make comments on her progress. This morning, Hannah has decided to finish
sewing the hem on the napkin she is making for lunchtime. Hannah sits down at a table with Oliver, who is eight years old and who is finishing writing a story he started yesterday. Oliver loves writing stories and she also notices that he has an activity in front of him. Another friend of Hannah’s, Joshua, aged six, is on the floor working with the continent map and flags. I wonder if he will remember all the countries, she thinks. Next to Joshua is Amelia. Amelia has recently joined from the pre-school class and is six years old. Hannah has been Amelia’s buddy and she has been showing her around. She is working with the large number cards up to 1,000. She is already on to the hundreds. Hannah glances around again and notices the sign has gone up for the garden. Yes!!! Everyone has arrived so she can take her work outside if she wants and as it is a lovely day the afternoon small group lessons will be outside too. Hannah loves these lessons as they cover topics including all the humanities, geography, history and science. There is always an exciting experiment, something to touch or even smell, so much to find out about! www.independentschoolparent.com
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hy send your child to pre-prep? I know why I do. My three children, aged three, five and six all go to the same lovely pre-prep school in leafy Hampshire. Paying for three children from such an early age is a hefty investment, but in our case, we feel it is money well spent. I didn’t actually intend to put any of my children through pre-prep. I thought that they could easily move sideways from the state sector into the private system at a later date. But fate intervened. My eldest daughter didn’t get into the over-subscribed local primary school with an outstanding Ofsted report, or her second choice for that matter. Her third choice school was keen to take her with lots of empty places, which spoke volumes about the quality of the education on offer. Two years down the line, my children are thriving and we think we made the right choice. But would it be the right choice for everyone? Janette Wallis, senior editor at The Good Schools Guide, believes that pre-prep schools are appealing to a growing number of parents who in the past would have waited until their children reached seven, eight or nine. “There are lots of reasons why this is happening. It makes parents feel more confident that their children will have the educational basics they need.” www.independentschoolparent.com
Pre-prep schools sell themselves on small class sizes – up to 18 children maximum is normal – and having outstanding facilities, often shared with a linked preparatory school. Oak House, the Pre-Prep and Nursery school attached to Aysgarth School in North Yorkshire, caters for boys and girls from three to eight. It has access to the prep school facilities such as the games fields, sports hall, swimming pool, computer suite, library and chapel. Pre-preps also routinely use specialist teachers for subjects such as French, IT sciences and the arts. In a state primary school, with 30 children in many classes, a single teacher will usually coach across the board. You may not find French on the curriculum either as you will at Brookham Pre-Prep in Hampshire which follows its own “creative” curriculum’. “A significant number of specialist teachers coupled with small classes provide an atmosphere in which standards rise across the board. And that’s because children become active participants in their learning and want to know more,” explains head teacher Diane Gardiner. There is also the matter of convenience: pre-prep pupils can be dropped off early and picked up late. “Some state schools will have breakfast clubs and clubs after school but provision is patchy,” explains Wallis.
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Hodder House, the pre-prep school of Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall school in Lancashire has Teatime Club which runs until six. Marie Lea, head of pre-prep, says that the longer school day is perfect for working mothers and the children benefit too. “Children can learn Mandarin and can take part in physical activities including judo and fencing, alongside more cerebral ex-curricular activities including science and ICT.” The emphasis at Hodder House is thinking forward and skills-based learning. Children are given iPads when they start reception. “We have found that it helps them to read and write very early,” explains Lea. Canny prep schools have also cottoned on to the fact that if you get children in early, they are more likely to stay on at your establishment. “As a marketing opportunity, a great nursery as part of a pre-prep, is a good idea,” explains Wallis. Many pre-preps participate in the Government’s Nursery Grant scheme for three and four-yearold children so it may end up cheaper than a state nursery. In London, the rise of the pre-prep attached to an established prep school is a notable trend. “There is so much competition to get into good prep schools that parents feel duty bound to start their children as early as possible. It may well be easier to get in at age three than at age seven for example,” says Wallis. At Devonshire House in London, a co-ed prep school catering for boys and girls from the age of two and a half, the first point of entry is the Oak Tree Nursery. Children from the nursery are automatically accepted into Devonshire House Prep School. For those applying at Reception age, entry is by assessment. It isn’t simply a trend restricted to London. The pre-prep department of Glebe House School in Norfolk is fed by
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class sizes and on their outstanding facilities ❞ its well-established nursery and those children get priority. They can’t guarantee a place for children wishing to enter the school at reception stage, although they aim to offer places when they can. The same rule doesn’t always apply. At Thomas’s London Day Schools, even those children starting at the nursery need to go through an
Above, Cheadle Hulme School, Cheshire, below, Brookham Pre-Prep, Hampshire
assessment process to enter the pre-prep. Some mums even resort to hiring tutors for teenies – a new phenomenon which is rooted in parental anxiety fuelled by the ultra-competitive world of London independent schools. It is not considered to be necessary by the schools, however, which say that tests are only designed to pinpoint potential. When it comes to what children learn, state school pupils have to follow the national curriculum – and the whims of government ministers. Private pre-prep schools are not bound by the same rules: they can create their own curriculums and many of them do. It is also rare for privately educated children to sit the Key Stage One SATs, at the age of seven. This doesn’t mean, however, that children at pre-preps avoid rigorous testing. At Brookham, children are assessed “discreetly” from Year One to determine whether they are performing to the expected standard and if they need help in any weak areas. Starting down the private school route so young does involve a financial commitment, but a growing number of parents believe it is worth it. Janette Wallis explains: “For many people, they do the calculations and the price is right.” AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 19
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had at the end of the day. This creates a buzz among the parents too and, as a result we have had many parents accompany us to the Common, to take part in the Forest School experience. Learning to take risks safely plays an important role in Forest School and some observers may say we have taken a pretty big gamble ourselves by allocating so much of our curriculum to it. Fresh air and open space are not things you would associate with a London school – in fact they’re the reason why many parents look beyond the capital for their child’s education. But Forest School could well be why our pupils and parents go wild for it! AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 23
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Average annual prep school fees top £10,000, according to the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). It’s even more for boarders. With means-tested bursaries becoming the norm, low-income families shouldn’t let the costs put them off. A small number of scholarships are also available: Newland House School in Twickenham awards music scholarships to its “most deserving” instrumentalists. For most, however, it adds up to a stomach-churning level of investment that should be embarked on only if the advantages over the local state sector offering are sufficiently worth it. “There is really no excuse for (prep schools) not to be offering more,” says Ben Thomas.
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operate in,” as one puts it. In the opposite corner are bodies extolling the benefits of an education where boys and girls can develop emotionally and intellectually at their own pace, distraction-free. Then there are leaving ages. Some highly effective prep schools finish when the child reaches 11-years-old. Others, geared towards Common Entrance exams, which are generally taken at 13, don’t. And heads are keen to stress that those two extra years can be a very precious time indeed. “The joy of children having the opportunity to go through to 13-plus is about allowing them to be a child in a
smaller environment with a family feel,” says Nathan Cheesman, the head of St Richard’s, a co-educational day and boarding school for three-13 year olds in Bromyard, Herefordshire. Another factor to consider is whether you want your child to board. It’s a speciality of many preps, and can take a bit of getting used to. Its supporters point out that it provides not only a gentle introduction to public (senior) school life but also adds a unique dimension that benefits day pupils too. “It gives children time,” says Benedict Dunhill, the head of Port Regis, Dorset. “Even our day pupils work to boarding routines, coming out from prep, having www.independentschoolparent.com
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supper at the school. Breaking bread with other pupils three times a day means you really get to know people.” There are other blindingly obvious differences. Take the class sizes which average 16, according to IAPS data, ensuring teachers have the time to focus on each individual. It’s telling that educational consultant Niall Browne, who has taught in both state and independent schools, says “the small class sizes in the independent sector means that, to this day, I could look at a piece of handwriting by one of the children I’ve taught and tell you exactly whose it was.” Stand-out facilities are another big selling point. Parents visiting Chandlings, a highly successful independent day school for children aged two-11 years in Oxfordshire, “love the fact that it’s very green and the environment is so calm,” says Sophia Ashworth Jones, the headmistress. “We have swans on the lake and a golf course. www.independentschoolparent.com
It’s wonderful.” And if parents are not already bowled over, the school has the ultimate weapon – “ponies in the paddock.” It rarely fails. Even if delights of an equine nature aren’t your thing, the dazzling range of subjects, exuding breadth as well as quality, could well do the trick. “We offer art, drama, music, sports, French and ICT as part of the timetable from the age of four,” says Ben Thomas. “You just won’t get that in primary school because they simply haven’t got the resources.” There’s also the expertise of the teachers to factor in. “You will be taught geography by a geography graduate, history by a history graduate, so it’s specialist teaching all the way,” stresses David Alexander, headmaster of Newland House School, Twickenham. It’s a lot to fit in, which explains why the school day tends to be longer than in the state sector, a stretched version that enables subjects to be not merely ticked
Left to right, Knighton House, Dorset, Newland House, Twickenham, Queen’s College, Somerset
off the list but studied in depth, says Richard Follett, the headmaster of Vinehall School, a day and boarding prep for boys and girls in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. The result? “It gives children the chance to find something they absolutely love doing.” And it’s that chapter and verse understanding of their pupils’ strengths and potential, coupled with dazzling teaching that is ultimately what preps are all about. The clue, after all, is in the word “preparation” and it’s something they do supremely well. “Parents choose us because we make it absolutely clear that what we do is prepare children for 13-plus education. We know how Common Entrance works and we have very good links with senior schools. That makes a massive difference,” says Ben Beardmore-Gray, headmaster of Mowden Hall School in Newton, Northumberland. Each leavers’ class can go to a multitude of senior schools. Pupils at AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 27
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Vinehall School will head off to 16 different destinations between them, while at Port Regis, “we send 80 leavers each year to over 30 different schools, from Ampleforth down to Truro and everything in between: Eton, Harrow, Winchester – you name it,” says Benedict Dunhill. It adds up to a virtuoso exercise in differentiation for the staff. “The teachers have to teach imaginatively in lots of different ways because the schools each have special requirements. It stops us […] teaching to the majority,” explains Richard Follett. For ambitious parents, the “right” prep is the one that most successfully assists pupils’ onward educational journey to the nation’s most fiercely selective senior schools. Benedict Dunhill is among those who regularly puts his reputation on the line by weighing in on behalf of borderline candidates. Recently he successfully persuaded a top public school to take a waiting list candidate. “We pestered and in the end, we got him in,” he says. And he’s not the only one. “When I first joined the school, one of my top priorities was to go round every single senior school and make sure I knew all the heads and then follow up,” says Nathan Cheesman. First-class working relationships are vital; he says, because of the huge levels of trust involved on all sides between parents, prep and senior schools. “It doesn’t matter how wonderful children are. If you don’t actually get them to the school where they are aiming to be, in a way you have failed.” But while they’ll stick their necks out
If it’s a case of that particular year group being at the limit, but we loved the boy or girl – bring them back ❞ – Benedict Dunhill, headmaster, Port Regis, Dorset ❝
for deserving candidates, good preps will also tell it like it is. “I’m a bit unusual,” says Ben Thomas. “I say this is our leavers’ list but that’s not what we are about – they are a by-product of what we’re trying to achieve, not the aim.” And while alarm bells might ring if “there weren’t any children going on to highly selective schools,” he stresses, as do other heads, that “it’s about matching parents’ aspirations with our 28 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2013
expectations and ensuring that both are aligned by the time their child goes off to senior school.” It’s an approach shared by Sophia Ashworth Jones. Her school is the only truly independent junior school in the area with no affiliate secondary, yet remains hugely popular with parents because children don’t have to fit a particular mould. “We don’t mind what shape they are. We do mind that they
Above, The Downs School, Malvern
grow up to be themselves.” Ultimately, the right prep school will be one where pupils are both happy and successful and are guided to a senior school that will continue the process. The bottom line is the quality of the education on offer. “If the school burned down, we could run it in a row of tepees and your children would be just as happy because we’ve got wonderful people looking after them,” says Sophia Ashworth Jones. And however lush the playing fields or amazing the new performing arts centre, that’s really what any parent wants to know. It’s like all parenting, says Nathan Cheesman. “If I can give them nothing else, I’m making the choice of where they’re going and supporting them as an individual. I feel that we can look at ourselves in the mirror – my wife and I – and say we’ve done the best we can and I genuinely believe that.” www.independentschoolparent.com
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ake a snapshot of most prep schools across the country at 7am and you would find a very familiar picture: matrons bustling around, opening curtains and trying to rouse sleepy children. If you had taken a closer look at Moor Park Prep School in Shropshire, a very different scene would have emerged. For what would have greeted you was the “Breakfast Club” – and I challenge you not to be slightly amazed. Throughout the Summer term, the Moor Park boarders were donning their trainers and running. The children were responding to a www.independentschoolparent.com
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moments under the duvet, the children found that a little exercise first thing in the morning was a great way to start the day. The challenge wasn’t just one of commitment and determination either. As a preparatory school we claim to do just that – prepare our children for the next step. And yet we often go out of our way to make things easy as we are desperate for them not to fail. The Breakfast Club, however, was all about independence. The children had a choice – they ran or they didn’t. They organised themselves without reminders; their running kit had to be up in their dorms, trainers safely stored ready for the morning or they couldn’t run. Timing was crucial; laps had to be completed, children showered and dressed and down to breakfast by 7.30am or their laps didn’t count – no excuses. Midway through, the lead runner had a lap deducted for leaving his bed unmade in his haste to get downstairs. Through the Breakfast Club the boarding staff were teaching skills for life; that the most worthwhile achievements don’t come
Above, tucking into breakfast after their morning run
easily. They require effort and commitment. The children not only surprised themselves, but also their parents with what they were capable of. On completion, 47 children reached that magical 100% of runs completed and basked in glory while their Headmaster, Jonathan Bartlett and his wife Lisa, handed out the sausage baps and juice. However, for most of the children, it wasn’t about the reward or a huge prize. For many a handshake and a rousing applause were more than enough. So what was it that made them drag themselves out of bed every morning – even on the chilly, wet ones? Moor Park pupils love a challenge and are intrinsically competitive. Not in a “need to win at all costs” way but in a “come on everyone, we can do this,” kind of a way. Every prep school seeks to find their USP, something special to tell the prospective parents as they tour around the school. Moor Park’s unique selling point is not the Breakfast Club, but the children running it. AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 33
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school... Jim Stearns, head of Shoreham College, Sussex, explains the benefits of an independent senior school education
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n this article I have been asked to explain to parents, who are new to the sector the benefits of an independent school education for their child. Perhaps a good starting point would be to clarify exactly what we mean by an independent school and why the terms private and public school are less commonly used nowadays.
Public and private school: what’s the difference? In countries, such as north America,
the distinction is very straightforward. Public schools are state schools and private schools are fee paying independent schools. The term public school though, in this country, goes back to the Public Schools Act of 1868, which removed seven 38 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2013
schools from any direct responsibility of the Crown. The term “public” meant that access to those schools was not restricted on the basis of religion, occupation or home location. The seven schools were Charterhouse School, Eton College, Harrow School, Rugby School, Shrewsbury School, Westminster School and Winchester College. As a result of this, the terms private and public school have over time become interchangeable, hence those in the sector tend to use the term independent school instead to avoid confusion.
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now, which is the more common transition between primary and secondary school in the state sector. Entry to schools varies depending on type. A large number of independent schools are academically selective to some degree, and have either their own entrance exam or use the Common Entrance exams, which again can be sat at 11 or 13. This is not true of all independent schools, however. Some, like my own, admit pupils on the basis of a satisfactory school report and a successful taster day, and enjoy having a broad range of ability. Whatever the requirements, these will be clearly explained by the admissions team at that school.
An informed choice
For most parents in this day and age, it is not a traditional choice, i.e children automatically attending the school their parents went to. Instead, it is a more informed choice based on the parents assessing the education provision in their area, how best to give their child a good start in life, and provide them with the best education possible. For many families, that means choosing when to fund an independent education if it is not possible to provide that education for the whole of the child’s schooling. It varies regionally: in some parts of the country where there are good state secondary schools, there is often a thriving independent junior and prep school provision. In other areas, parents may be more likely to try out the local primary schools and spend the money on senior school instead, ensuring that the provision is the best it can be as the children tackle important exams at 16 and 18.
How much does it all cost? Figures relating to the most recent academic year from the Independent
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❝ Independent schools have much more opportunity to provide the
right balance of support and challenge for each individual child ❞
Schools’ Council (ISC), a body that represents over 1,200 independent schools in the UK, show that day fees can range from below £9,000 per year up to boarding fees of over £30,000 per year, showing huge variance across school type and region. Even at the lower end figure, for a child potentially spending five-seven years of their senior school education in an independent school this represents a significant outlay. Despite this, in the five years since the banking crisis of 2008, pupil numbers at independent schools have held up very well, if anything showing the slightest of increases, rather than a decrease, over this time. This is in spite of an increase in free schools and academies in the state sector, which theoretically means an improvement in state provision.
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making the change from state to independent education, that there is no great secret to the success of the independent sector. Small classes, a wide range of extra-curricular activities and experiences, and a level of ambition that is not always apparent in other settings, are what make it the success story it is. There is a huge diversity in the sector as well: parents can choose from smaller or larger schools, single sex or co-educational, day or boarding, so there is a school for all types of child.
From state to independent
Often when I speak to parents who are considering making the switch they discuss the fact that they have been very happy with the state school up to a point, but their child falls somewhere in the middle of things and is therefore overlooked, or not pushed enough, as inevitably the teacher’s time is taken by those at either end of the spectrum. Independent schools have much more
Above left, Gordonstoun School, Moray, above right, Harrow School, Middlesex
opportunity to provide the right balance of support and challenge for each individual child, due to their smaller classes and what goes in those classes. Independent schools have tended to stick with the traditional academic exams and, regardless of how selective they are, are able to add value to the results of the children they enter for exams.
Success story
While many state schools offer a range of extra-curricular activities it is unusual to find a state school that has it embedded in its DNA. A wide range of sport, music, drama and other activities are usually on offer at independent schools, with even quite small schools offering a huge range of such activities. Although labelled as extra-curricular, I become more and more convinced that they are an intrinsic part of the success of any school as the confidence that a child gains from activities such as this, is usually beneficial to their ability to apply themselves to those areas of work in which they are less successful. AUTUMN 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 43
Single Sex Charlotte Avery, headmistress of St Mary’s School, Cambridge, argues that single-sex education gives boys and girls the chance to be themselves
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romoters of co-education will say that in the “real world” the sexes work and live together and so dividing boys and girls at school is artificial. But the “real world” is different to the “teenage world” for several reasons. When I was growing up in the 1980s, young people worried about exams, health issues and bullying. Into the already complicated mix of hormones, selfdiscovery and social pressure has now come a third set of exams in consecutive years (GCSEs, AS and A2 exams). This year a YouGov poll found that one in three 16-to-18-year-old girls in the UK say they have experienced
harassment at school. I am certain that this sort of experience is not the case in the majority of independent schools but teenage male arrogance can be off-putting as can over-ebullient girls to the more sensitive of their own sex, let alone to quieter boys. Clearly, an advantage offered by single-sex schools is to offer a brief respite from some of this pressure: by removing the opposite sex! During the teenage years, a young person’s image of themselves develops
and changes – sometimes they are confident and sometimes the veneer is shockingly thin. Allowing girls and boys the chance to simply “be” themselves without conforming to what they think the opposite sex requires of them is a precious opportunity. Single-sex schools also offer their pupils more opportunities in certain co-curricular dimensions. In terms of leadership – a key attribute for the world of work – co-ed schools will often promote
❝ Single-sex schools offer a respite from some of
this pressure: by removing the opposite sex! ❞
a head girl and boy in the interests of fairness. In a single-sex school all leadership positions go to one sex. There is a place for single-sex schooling – as there is for co-ed, but as more boys’ schools take girls into their sixth forms and girls’ schools follow suit, choices for boys and girls become more limited which is a shame.
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verSuS Co-ed A co-educational environment reflects real life, says edward elliott, headmaster of the Perse School, Cambridge
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Look for the right school for your child” is the advice I give many times a week to prospective parents who arrive armed with league table rankings and perceptions of educational hierarchies. When it comes to school choice, think relatives rather than absolutes because good schools come in many different shapes and sizes. The key to a successful education is to select a school that understands and meets the needs of your child as an individual, not a gender type. Given that there are no absolutes in education, it is not possible to claim that co-education is universally better than single sex or vice-versa. Proponents of single-sex schools claim that girls and boys do better academically if educated separately. However, in a comprehensive review of the evidence, academics, Alan Smithers and Pamela Robinson of Buckingham University concluded that “while there are some very good girls’
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schools and boys’ schools, it does not look as though they are good because they are single sex”. They found that many other factors had an influence, including leadership and teaching quality, school ethos and spending per pupil. My own experience of working in single sex and co-educational schools is that gender composition has no effect on academic results. The single sex versus co-ed debate is to some extent a red herring; children thrive in schools where the teaching is excellent, the leadership strong, pupils are well motivated and the culture is one of hard work and success. Arguments that boys and girls mature at different rates or learn in different ways and therefore best educated apart are simplistic. Differences within genders can at times be more striking than those between them. Good teachers are experts in educating individuals, not teaching to a gender type. In a co-ed school that offers diverse
❝ Good teachers are experts
in educating individuals, not teaching to a gender type ❞
Below, King’s College School, Wimbledon
opportunities and assumes anybody can succeed at anything, gender stereotypes are broken down every day. Over the last decade the number of pupils in independent co-ed schools has risen, while the number in single-sex schools has fallen. Parents want to equip their child to succeed in the workplace where they will need strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, teamwork and communication. These skills are more readily acquired in co-ed schools where learning happens in an environment that reflects real life.
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I can’t wait to be in the Sixth Form because then we can do the enchantment programme,” says Pearl, a pupil at Godolphin School, Wiltshire. Her slip of the tongue may well have been Freudian because the Enhancement Programme is indeed enchanting! The Enhancement Programme together with Prep Plus, Godolphin Plus Junior and Godolphin Plus Senior all form part of the Godolphin Plus Programme, which is especially put together for the boarders, by the boarders, in conjunction with the Head of Boarding, Lesley Hodgson. This ensures that the girls are being offered the opportunity to participate in activities that they want to do outside of
Options like car maintenance and cooking on a budget are particularly popular with older girls
are Plus activities offered throughout the week as well. “What shall we do this week,” says one pupil, Tiffany, to another pupil, Cara, as they pour through the Godolphin Plus diary. Their options include basic car maintenance or South African cooking, zumba or ballroom dancing, virtual trading of stocks and shares or sugarcraft. And at the weekend, anything from a visit to the theatre in Bath or Southampton or, of course, a spot of retail therapy is on offer. The girls meet to discuss the week’s activities and mark in their diaries which ones they would like to participate in. Options like car maintenance and cooking on a budget are particularly popular with the older girls as they look
magnificent country estate. Of course, not all the suggestions made by the girls are suitable for group activities and so through this they learn the art of discussion, negotiation and compromise, which are vital skills not only for teenage girls, but for life! The idea behind Godolphin Plus is not only to provide something for the boarders to do in the evenings and at weekends, but to find activities that are fun, educational, engaging and socially responsible. These are all factors taken into consideration when the Plus planning groups meet to discuss activities for the forthcoming term. In all of the activities, the girls are encouraged to think beyond the bounds of their daily routine at school. If they
❝ They learn the art of discussion, negotiation and compromise,
which are vital skills for teenage girls ❞
the classroom and not comply to a programme that is simply an easy one for the staff to put together for them. As the name suggests, Godolphin Plus is the “value added” for boarders at the school. However, the programme is not exclusively for the boarders and the Sarums (day girls) are always welcome to participate, and then spend the night at the school. Schools which offer boarding and day options are always asked what the boarders do at the weekend. This isn’t an easy question to answer at Godolphin because the girls have so many options and they are so varied. And Godolphin Plus isn’t just limited to weekends, there 48 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2013
towards leaving school and becoming more independent. The Godolphin hybrid version of Ready, Steady, Cook and Come Dine With Me involves going shopping with £5 and putting a balanced meal for four people together in a limited amount of time! At a recent Godolphin Plus planning meeting, the Senior girls wanted to know if it would be possible to play croquet in the grounds of a stately home (perhaps an idea influenced a little by Downton Abbey). The suggestion was taken forward, a little research done by the girls and the teachers, and now sometime in the coming months, they will be off to learn the art of croquet at a
are making chocolate brownies, for example, there may well be a discussion on the Fair Trade cocoa which has been used. Or if considering learning to knit or crotchet, the end product will be donated to a local charity. The charity will be chosen by the girls and serious discussion arises over the likes of charities for the homeless, or for abused women and children, or Help for Heroes. The Godolphin Plus programme is offered to the pupils in addition to the 50 clubs and societies available to girls at the school. “Godolphin Plus is the best,” said one pupil, Sarah, “we have fun, but we learn a lot and try to help people too.” www.independentschoolparent.com
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Tailored, not uniformed... steven Boyes, principal of MPW College in London, explains the benefits of a sixth form college over the traditional school system
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lthough they don’t have the same historic pedigree as many traditional schools, colleges focusing exclusively on post-16 education are by no means a new phenomenon in either the state or the independent sector. Some have been around for the best part of a century but the concept really took off in the 1970s and the number of students attending such institutions has increased dramatically since then. Despite this growth, there are many misconceptions about what such colleges are like. At one extreme they are seen as industrial-scale institutions, rather like the one vividly caricatured by Tom Sharpe in his novel Wilt, in which hapless teachers try to provide trainee bricklayers, butchers or plasterers with a broad education. At the other end of the scale, people sometimes picture tiny “bucket-shop” organisations, based in someone’s lounge and catering for the expelled or those who can’t cope with a “normal” school environment. The reality, of course, is very different. Sixth-form colleges offer a wide array of courses, including foundation programmes, vocational qualifications, IB and, naturally, A levels.
so what is the attraction of sixth-form colleges?
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10 Gatehouse School
Battersea
Chiswick
arts Educational School
Ealing
2 Durston House 3 St Benedict’s Junior School
Hammersmith 4 the Godolphin & Latymer School
Kensington
5 ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College 6 Hawkesdown House School
North London
Victoria Park Snaresbrook
11 Forest School
South East London Blackheath
12 Blackheath nursery and Prep School 13 Greenwich Steiner School
Catford
14 St Dunstan’s College
Dulwich
15 alleyn’s School
Chelsea 27 GEmS Hampshire School
Fulham
29 more House School
17 Sydenham High School
Grange Park
South West London
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26 Eaton House School
Sydenham
Highgate
9 Grange Park Preparatory School
23 Eaton House School 24 Francis Holland School 25 Knightsbridge School
28 Kensington Prep School
16 Eltham College
8 Channing Senior School
Belgravia
Eltham
Barnet
7 Dwight School London
21 newton Prep 22 northcote Lodge
Balham
18 Broomwood Hall
Knightsbridge
Wimbledon
32 the Study Preparatory School 33 the ursuline Preparatory School
North West London Hampstead
34 Devonshire House Preparatory School 35 university College School
Greater London Hampton
36 Hampton School
Harrow
30 Queen’s Gate School
37 Buckingham College School 38 Orley Farm School 39 Quainton Hall
Westminster
Northwood
31 Fairley House School
40 St Helen’s School
South Kensington
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Arts Educational Schools, London Chiswick, W4 1LY
artsed.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery School
Notting Hill and Ealing High School Senior
Southbank International School, Westminster
greatbeginningsnursery.com
nhehs.gdst.net
southbank.org
Marylebone, W1H 5JE
Ealing, W13 8AX
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Harvington Prep School
Notting Hill Prep School
Sylvia Young Theatre School
harvingtonschool.com
nottinghillprep.com
Hyde Park, W1H 5YZ syts.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed
Ealing, W5 2DS
Notting Hill Gate, W11 1QQ
Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ashbournecollege.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Hawkesdown House School
Chiswick, W4 1LB
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
hawkesdown.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Kensington, W8 4PL
Avenue House School Ealing, W13 8LS avenuehouse.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bassett House School
Notting Hill Gate, W10 6JP
Kensington, W8 7PN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Heathfield House School Chiswick, W4 4JU
heathfieldhouse.co.uk
bassetths.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Blythe Hall School
Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Nursery
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hpps.co.uk
West Kensington, W14 0HB Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Kensington, W14 8HJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls
Holland Park School
butehouse.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hammersmith, W6 7EA Prep • Day • Girls
Chepstow House School Notting Hill, W11 3EP
chepstowhouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Connaught House School
Holland Park, W8 7AF
hollandparkschool.co.uk
International School of London Gunnersbury, W3 8LG islschools.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Thomas’s Kensington
orchardhs.org.uk
thomas-s.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pembridge Hall School
Notting Hill Gate, W2 4EH pembridgehall.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Portland Place School Regent’s Park, W1B 1NJ portland-place.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Queen’s College London Regent’s Park, W1G 8BT qcl.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School
Hammersmith, W6 0SL rpps.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
The Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys Chiswick, W4 3DT falconsboys.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Day • Boys
The Falcons Preparatory Girls School Ealing, W5 3XD
falconsgirls.co.uk Prep • Day • Girls
The Godolphin & Latymer School
Hammersmith, W6 0PG
godolphinandlatymer.com See AdvertiSement
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wetherbyprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys
North West London Abercorn Nursery
St John’s Wood, NW8 9XP abercornschool.com
Marylebone, NW1 6JF
abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
Marylebone, W1H 1PN
Ealing, W5 2XP
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
latymer-upper.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Marylebone, NW1 6LG
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Benedict’s School
Hammersmith, W6 9LR
Maria Montessori Children’s House – Bayswater
Ealing, W5 2ES
stbenedicts.org.uk
Bayswater, W2 4LA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
West Kensington, W14 8SH
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Maria Montessori Children’s House - Notting Hill
St James Junior School stjamesjuniors.co.uk Prep • Day • Girls
Abingdon House School abingdonhouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The American School in London
St John’s Wood, NW8 0NP asl.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Arnold House School
Notting Hill, W11 1JG
St James Senior Girls’ School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjamesgirls.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Barrow Hill Pre School
mariamontessorischools.co.uk
West Kensington, W14 8SH
Norland Place School
St Paul’s Girls’ School
norlandplace.com
spgs.org
Notting Hill Gate, W11 4UH Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hammersmith, W6 7BS
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Notting Hill and Ealing High School Junior
Southbank International School, Kensington
nhehs.gdst.net
southbank.org
Ealing, W13 8HH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s Wood, NW8 0LH arnoldhouse.co.uk
St John’s Wood, NW8 6LA barrowhills.org.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School
Mill Hill Village, NW7 4ED belmontschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
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Marylebone, W1H 2EA
abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
Latymer Upper School
durstonhouse.org See AdvertiSement
Wetherby Preparatory School
Abercorn Prep
stbenedicts.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Ealing, W5 2DR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Durston House
wetherbyschool.co.uk
saintaugustinespriory.org.uk
Ealing, W5 2JL
St Benedict’s Junior School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Notting Hill Gate, W2 4ED
Abercorn Pre-Prep
latymerprep.org
dldcollege.co.uk
Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School
Saint Augustine’s Priory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Marylebone, W1U 2QB
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Latymer Prep School
Davies Laing and Dick College
Kensington, W8 5RJ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bayswater, W2 2HL
Hammersmith, W6 9TA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Orchard House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys
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Westminster, W1B 1QR
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Mill Hill School
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millhill.org.uk
Hendon, NW4 4DQ
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The Cavendish School
Mill Hill, NW7 1QS Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Camden, NW1 7HB
The Mount School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
mountschool.com
cavendishschool.co.uk
Mill Hill, NW7 2RX
Devonshire House Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
devonshirehouseschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
West Hampstead, NW2 3SD
Hampstead, NW3 6AE
Mulberry House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Francis Holland School
Naima Jewish Preparatory School
Regent’s Park, NW1 6XR fhs-nw1.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Neasden, NW2 7RX
Mill Hill, NW7 1QR grimsdell.org.uk
Neasden Montessori School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
neasdenmontessori.co.uk
The Hall
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
hallschool.co.uk
Hampstead, NW3 4EH
Oak Tree Nursery
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Hampstead, NW3 6PD
The Hall (11-13 years)
devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/ oak-tree-nursery Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Boys
Hampstead Fine Art Colleges Belsize Park, NW3 4YD hampsteadfnearts.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School Hampstead, NW3 2PP
hampsteadhillschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hereward House School Hampstead, NW3 4NY herewardhouse.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys
King Alfred School
Golders Green, NW11 7HY
ucs.org.uk
St Anthony’s Preparatory School
Hampstead, NW3 6NP stanthonysprep.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School
St John’s Wood, NW8 7PY saintchristinas.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys
st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
st-margarets.co.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 362, boys 185, girls 177 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Weekly from £5,150 Pre-Prep: Weekly from £5,150 Prep: Weekly from £5,480
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
St Mary’s School
Hampstead, NW3 6PG
Motto: Junior School: “Play Hard, Work Hard”. Seniors: “Work Hard, Play Hard”.
stmh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead
Sarum Hall School
Entrance procedure: Informal interview of both parents and children at the appropriate level. Prospective boys and girls for Year 1 and above will be expected to spend a day of assessment at the school
Hampstead, NW3 3EL sarumhallschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
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West Hampstead, NW6 4SN
T: 020 7590 9000 E: office@knightsbridgeschool.com W: knightsbridgeschool.com Head Teacher: Magoo Giles Admissions: Mary Caldecott-Smith E: registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
St Margaret’s School
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67 Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD
Hampstead, NW3 5AE
Hampstead, NW3 5NW
Hampstead, NW3 5NW
Knightsbridge School
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead
596 Fulham Road
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Lyndhurst House School
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naimajps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
hallschool.co.uk
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Maida Vale, NW6 5ED
Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School
Hampstead, NW3 4NU
Registrations are now being taken for 4+ entry to
mulberryhouseschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
Godolphin&Latymer
OPEN AFTERNOON Entrance for First Year 2013 Thursday 19th September 2013 Wednesday 25th September 2013 Tuesday 15th October 2013 Tours from 4.45pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6.00pm Numbers are not restricted on these afternoons and everyone is very welcome.
SIXTH FORM OPEN AFTERNOON Wednesday 9th October 2013 (4.45 for 5.00pm)
We are committed to offering an outstanding education for all, regardless of income. For more information on assistance with school fees, please contact the Bursar. A Level and IB Diploma A prospectus can be obtained by telephoning the Reception Office on 020 8741 1936 www.godolphinandlatymer.com For further information contact: e-mail: registrar@godolphinandlatymer.com The Godolphin and Latymer School, Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0PG Tel: 020 8741 1936 Fax: 020 8735 9520 Registered Charity No. 312699
LOnDOn - North West London • North London South Hampstead High Junior
Hampstead, NW3 5RN shhs.gdst.net
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
South Hampstead High Senior
Dwight School London dwightlondon.org See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead, NW3 5SS
The Gower School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
thegowerschool.co.uk
shhs.gdst.net
Southbank International School Hampstead, NW3 5TH southbank.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Swaminarayan School Neasden, NW10 8HE
swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Trevor-Roberts School Hampstead, NW3 3ET
trevor-robertsschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
University College School Junior
Islington, N7 9Ey
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Grange Park Preparatory School
Grange Park, N21 2EA gpps.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
highgateschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Highgate Junior School Highgate, N6 4PL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
North London Andover Pre School
Highgate, N6 4Ay
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Keble School
Winchmore Hill, N21 1BG kebleprep.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boys
Maria Montessori Children’s House - Holly Park mariamontessorischools.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep
Muswell Hill, N10 3LS
Hampstead, N2 0QN annemount.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Avenue Nursery & Pre-Preparatory School
The Montessori House montessori-house.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norfolk House School norfolkhouseschool.org Prep • Day • Co-Ed
avenuenursery.com
Palmer’s Green High School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
pghs.co.uk
Palmer’s Green, N21 3LJ
Beckett House Montessori Nursery School
Nursery • Prep • Junior • Senior • Day • Girls
beckett-house.co.uk
Islington, N1 1BQ
Islington, N1 0LL
St Andrew’s Montessori
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
saintandrewsmontessori.com
St Mary’s Pre-School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
smicp.org.uk/pre-school
Channing Senior School Highgate, N6 5HF
channing.co.uk See Profile liSting
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Islington, N1 2TX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Paul’s Steiner School Islington, N1 2QH
stpaulssteinerschool.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Tours by appointment s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Extra-curricular: Tennis, chess, drama, French, music, football, yoga, art and many others
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Highgate, N6 5JR channing.co.uk
Academic Record: We are part of the Independent Schools’ Association and of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, both of which are members of the Independent Schools’ Council. We achieved OUTSTANDING in every area by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate in June 2011, as well as being in the Sunday Times list of top 100 schools published November 2011 and 2012.
Muswell Hill, N10 2EG
Highgate, N6 5RX
Channing Junior School
School Philosophy: Children of any race, colour, creed, background andintellect shall be accepted as pupils and work side by side, without streaming or any kind of segregation, with the aim that each child shall get to know and love God, and to develop their own uniqueness of personality, to enable them to appreciate the world and the world to appreciate them. The school moved to its present site in the mid-1970s, where Christian values and principles still form the backbone to school life. Gatehouse sets out to provide the best education possible for children, establishing a modern outlook on primary education while ensuring that it retains the key values on which it was first founded.
Crouch Hill, N4 4By
Islington, N7 7RU
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 350 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Full Time including Dane £2,485 per term Prep – Lower Juniors: Reception, Yrs 1 & 2 including swimming £2,900 per term, Upper Juniors: Yrs 3, 4, 5, 6 including swimming £3,065 per term Typical class size: Prep – 22, Upper Juniors – 22 Main exit schools: City of London Boys and Girls, Highgate, Forest, Bancroft’s, Benenden, Cheltenham, Christ’s Hospital and Portland Place Faith: Christian foundation Entrance procedure: Gatehouse is a non-selective entry school, and we operate on a “first come first served” basis with preference to siblings
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
highgateschool.org.uk
ucs.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Key facts
highgateschool.org.uk
Prep • Day • Boys
Hampstead, NW3 6XH
T: 020 8980 2978 E: admin@gatehouseschool.co.uk W: gatehouseschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Belinda Canham Member of IAPS & ISA Admissions: Sue Jeffs
Highgate, N6 4PH
Highgate School
University College School Senior
Sewardstone Road, London E2 9JG
Highgate Pre-Preparatory School
Hampstead, NW3 6QN ucs.org.uk
Gatehouse School
Barnet, N11 3LX
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LONDON
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The Oak Tree Nursery is for children from the age of two and a half. Devonshire House is a co-educational school for children from three to thirteen years of age. Parents interested in further information or in applying for a place for a child should contact the Admissions’ Secretary.
Devonshire House School, 69 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Hampstead, London NW3 6PD Tel: 020 7435 1916 enquiries@devonshirehouseprepschool.co.uk www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk
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LOnDOn - North London • Central London • East London • South East London Salcombe Prep School Enfield, N14 4P
St Joseph’s Convent School for Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjosephsconventschool.co.uk
salcombeprep.co.uk
Vita et Pax Preparatory School Southgate, N14 4at vitaetpax.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Central London CatS College London Holborn, WC1a 2Ra catscollege.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
City of London School for Girls
Wanstead, E11 2PR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Snaresbrook College Preparatory School
South Woodford, E18 2Ea snaresbrookcollege.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
South East London alleyn’s School
Dulwich, SE22 8Su
alleyns.org.uk See AdvertiSement
City of London, EC2y 8BB
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Bellerbys College, London
clsg.org.uk
City of London School
City of London, EC4V 3aL clsb.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
London, SE8 3DE bellerbys.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Paul’s Cathedral School
Blackheath High School GDSt
spcslondon.com
blackheathhighschool.gdst.net
City of London, EC4M 9aD Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School aldgate, EC3a 5DE
sirjohncassprimary.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
East London Bethnal Green Montessori School
Bethnal Green, E2 7Da montessori.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Forest School
Snaresbrook, E17 3Py
forest.org.uk See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys • Co-Ed
Gatehouse School
Victoria Park, E2 9JG
gatehouseschool.co.uk See Profile liSting Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Grangewood Independent School Forest Gate, E7 8Qt
grangewoodschool.com
Blackheath, SE3 7aG
Nursery • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Blackheath Nursery & Preparatory School Blackheath, SE3 0tF
blackheathhighschool.gdst.net See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Durston House
Blackheath Prep School
12 Castlebar Road · London W5 2DR
Blackheath, SE3 ONJ
blackheathprepschool.com
Colfe’s School Lee, SE12 8aW colfes.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Dulwich Prep London Dulwich, SE21 7aa dcpslondon.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Dulwich, SE21 7LD Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Visit our website www.durstonhouse.org Send for a Prospectus Or come to see us contact Mrs Caroline Ferns (Registrar) telephone 020 8991 6532 email info@durstonhouse.org
Eltham College Junior School Eltham, SE9 4RW
eltham-college.org.uk
Normanhurst School
Eltham College
normanhurstschool.co.uk
eltham-college.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Eltham, SE9 4QF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Boys Prep School 4-13 years · Registered Charity No. 294670 s
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a real pride in achievement
dulwich.org.uk
Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
A great spirit of community. . .
Dulwich College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
North Chingford, E4 7Ba
A leading West London Prep School for Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
LONDON
Open Day Saturday 21st September 2013 8.30am-1.30pm Boys’ School 11+ Information Morning Saturday 5th October 2013 9.00am-11.00am Saturday 16th November 2013 9.00am-11.00am Girls’ School 11+ Information Morning Saturday 5th October 2013 10.00am-12.00pm Saturday 16th November 2013 10.00am-12.00pm 7+ Information Morning Saturday 9th November 2013 9.30am-12.00pm
FOREST SCHOOL
PREP | BOYS | GIRLS | SIXTH FORM
One of the very few diamond structure schools in the country, our 1290 boys and girls are aged 4-18 and are taught in single-sex classes from the ages of 7-16. Forest is located in north east London and our school buses cover London and Essex. Visit www.forest.org.uk for further information.
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Excellent teaching Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report 2011
Open evenings 1 October, 6pm for sixth form 2 October, 6pm for 11-14 year olds no booking required.
Find out more at 020 8987 6600 www.artsed.co.uk
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LOnDOn - South East London • South West London Greenwich Steiner School
Barnes Montessori Nursery
greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement
barnesmontessori.co.uk
Blackheath, Se3 7Se
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed
Herne Hill Pre-Preparatory School Herne Hill, Se24 9Ly
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Broomwood Hall Balham, SW12 8NR
broomwood.co.uk See AdvertiSement
hernehillschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cameron House
James Allen’s Preparatory School Dulwich, Se22 8Te jags.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
James Allen’s Girls’ School
Chelsea, SW3 6AH
cameronhouseschool.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Clapham Montessori Clapham, SW4 0DX
montessoriclapham.co.uk
Dulwich, Se22 8Te
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Clapham, SW4 9eH
jags.org.uk
Oakfield Preparatory School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Barnes, SW13 9JT
eltham, Se12 8uF
riverstonschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Rosemead Preparatory School Dulwich, Se21 8HZ
rosemeadprepschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Dunstan’s College Catford, Se6 4Ty
stdunstans.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Prep • Day • Boys
Collingham Independent GCSe and Sixth Form College earl’s Court, SW5 0HL collingham.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The Dominie
thedominie.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
donhead.org.uk
Wimbledon, SW19 4NP Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
eaton House School
Sydenham High School
eatonhouseschools.com See AdvertiSement
sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School upper Norwood, Se19 1RS vfps.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
South West London
eaton House The Manor School Clapham, SW4 9Ru
eatonhouseschools.com
eaton House The Manor Girls’ School eatonhouseschools.com Prep • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
eaton Square Nursery School Belgravia
applesandhoney.org
eatonsquareschool.com
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Extra-curricular: There are a wide range of Extra-Curricular activities offered at GEMS Hampshire School from Judo, Gymnastics and Dancing to Art, Languages and Music.
Clapham, SW4 9Ru
eatonhouseschools.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Academic Record: Pupils excel academically at GEMS Hampshire School. In recent years, pupils frequently and successfully navigate the 8+, 11+ or 13+ to gain entry to their first choice schools. Schools that GHS pupils have gained entry to include: Colet Court, Latymer Upper, Dulwich College, Westminster and City of London to name but a few.
Co-ed Nursery • Boys Pre-Prep • Boys Prep • Day
abbeylondon.co.uk
Wimbledon, SW19 5QD
Our excellent facilities include a galleried library, gymnasium, science laboratory, art and design studio, fully equipped stage, garden and state of-the-art ICT suite. Interactive Whiteboards in every teaching space in the main school, along with computers in every classroom, allow ICT to be accessed in all aspects of learning.
Pre-Prep • Day • Boys
eaton House The Vale School
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
T: place 020 7352 7077 on E:achievement info@ghs.gemsedu.co.uk We an emphasis and celebration of success in all areas ofW: ourths.westminster.sch.uk school community, working in partnership with parents to encourage Head to Teacher: Stephen J Chynoweth children be active Mr learners, independent thinkers and caring individuals.
Belgravia, SW1W 9BA
Abbey College London Belgravia, SW1W 0DH
School Philosophy: Founded in 1928 and located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, GEMS Hampshire School provides the top class education you would expect from a traditional British Preparatory school, combined with a caring approach and family feel. An independent, interdenominational day school, we cater for boys and girls between the ages of Gems Hampshire school 3 and 13. Through personal attention from our dedicated staff and a stimulating curriculum, we ensure that learning is fun and that every child feels confident 15valued. Manresa Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6NB and
Battersea, SW11 4DX
St Olave’s Preparatory School
Sydenham, Se26 6BL
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 266, boys 163, girls 103 Type: Day Fees: Day £11,040 – £15,492 per year Typical class size: 20 Main exit schools: Dulwich College, The Harrodian, Emanuel, Latymer, Latymer Upper, Westminster, City of London Faith: Non-Specific, Inter-denominational Motto: Alte Spectemus. (Aim High) Entrance procedure: Visit, Application Form, Copy of school report, Recommendation Letter from Head or Teacher, Entrance Assessment
coletcourt.org.uk
Donhead School
stolaves.org.uk
Key facts
Colet Court
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
New eltham, Se9 3QS
T: 020 7352 7077 W: ths.westminster.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mr Stephen J Chynoweth Admissions: Miss Nicola McIvor e: info@ghs.gemsedu.co.uk
montessoriclapham.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Riverston School
15 Manresa Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6NB
Clapham Park Montessori
Dulwich, Se21 8HP
oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk
Gems Hampshire school
Barnes, SW13 9QL
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Notting Hill 6 miles
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Knightsbridge 6 miles
Greenwich 4 miles
Fulham 6 miles
Clapham 3 miles
The City 5 miles
Chelsea 6 miles
Borough 5 Miles
Battersea 5 Miles
Alleyn’s School, Dulwich, 14 minutes from London Bridge; 12 minutes from Victoria.
Balham 3 Miles
alleyn’s
Co-educational, academic excellence is closer than you think.
OPEN DAYS 2013 All welcome – no need to book Tuesdays 17 September and 5 November 16+ 2.30pm Wednesdays 18 September and 6 November 11+ & 13+ 2.00pm Saturday 12 October 11+, 13+ and 16+ 9.30am
Independent day school for boys and girls aged 4–18. Dedicated daily coaches serving inner and outer London. For more information visit our website alleyns.org.uk Tel: 020 8557 1478
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LOnDOn - South West London Eaton Square Nursery School Chelsea
Glendower Preparatory School
eatonsquareschool.com
Prep • Day • Girls
Chelsea, SW10 9EL Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square Nursery School Knightsbridge Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square Nursery School Pimlico Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ
eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square School Belgravia, SW1V 1PP
eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Emanuel School
glendowerprep.org
Hall School Wimbledon ( Junior) Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ hsw.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hall School Wimbledon (Senior) Wimbledon, SW20 8HF hsw.co.uk
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The Harrodian School Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
emanuel.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
hillhouseschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
eridgehouse.co.uk See profile entry
hornsbyhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Balham, SW12 8RS
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fairley House School
Hurlingham School
fairleyhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
hurlinghamschool.co.uk
South Kensington, SW7 4QB falknerhouse.co.uk
Ibstock Place School
Roehampton, SW15 5PY ibstockplaceschool.co.uk
Finton House
Kensington Prep School
fintonhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
kensingtonprep.gdst.net See AdvertiSement
Francis Holland School SW1W 8JF
fhs-sw1.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Fulham Pre-Prep School Fulham, SW6 3JJ
fulhamprep.co.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulham Prep School Fulham, W14 9SD fulhamprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Garden House School
Open Days: Saturday 5th October 2013; 9.30am – 12pm (by appointment only)
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: We are committed to giving each child the best start to their school life, in a happy, positive and dynamic environment.
Putney, SW15 2NQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Balham, SW17 7HL
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 200, boys 100, girls 100 Type: Day Fees: Nursery – from £4,720. Pre-Prep – from £4,720. Prep: from £5,100 per term
Hornsby House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Falkner House
Key facts
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP
Eridge House Preparatory School
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
T: 0207 3719009 E: office@eridgehouse.co.uk W: www.eridgehouse.co.uk Head Teacher: Ms Pippa Hogg-Andrews Admissions: Admissions Team
harrodian.com
Hill House International School
Westminster, SW1P 4AU
1 Fulham Park Road, London, SW6 4LJ
Barnes, SW13 9QN
Battersea, SW11 1HS
Fulham, SW6 4LJ
Eridge House Preparatory School
South Kensington, SW7 5JX
Small independent school for girls
Fulham, SW6 5PA
OPEN
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Kings College School
MORNING
kcs.org.uk
Saturday 12 October 10 – 12 noon
Wimbledon, SW19 4TT
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Knightsbridge School
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD knightsbridgeschool.com See profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
L’Ecole de Battersea Battersea, SW11 3DS lecoledespetits.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chelsea, SW3 4TW
L’Ecole des Petits
For further information please contact:
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
lecoledespetits.co.uk
Grange Park Prep School 13 The Chine, Grange Park, London, N21 2EA Email: office@gpps.org.uk Tel: 020 8360 1469 www.gpps.org.uk
gardenhouseschool.co.uk
GEMS Hampshire School Chelsea, SW3 6NB
ths.westminster.sch.uk See profile entry
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Little GEMS Nursery Chelsea, SW7 4NX
ths.westminster.sch.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
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Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulham, SW6 2NB
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LONDON
OPEN DAY
OPEN DAY
BROOMWOOD HALL
NORTHCOTE LODGE
Tuesday 8th October 2013 from 9am until 10.30am
Saturday 12th October 2013 from 10am until 12 noon
admissions@northwoodschools.com www.broomwood.co.uk 020 8682 8830
admissions@northwoodschools.com www.northcotelodge.co.uk 020 8682 8830
PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4-8
THE OLD VICARAGE, 192 RAMSDEN ROAD, SW12
DAY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AGED 8-13 YEARS
26 BOLINGBROKE GROVE, LONDON SW11
London’s leading day school for specific learning difficulties t: 020 7976 5456 www.fairleyhouse.org.uk
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LOnDOn - South West London Mander Portman Woodward
The Roche Nursery Keswick
mpw.co.uk
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
South Kensington, SW7 5AB 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Merlin Pre-Prep School Putney, SW15 2BZ
The Roche Nursery Wandsworth
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
merlinschool.net
The Moat School
Wandsworth, SW18 1HW Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Fulham, SW6 6EG
The Roche School
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
therocheschool.co.uk
moatschool.org.uk
More House School
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA morehouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Newton Prep
Battersea, SW8 4BX
newtonprepschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Nicholas Preparatory School
South Kensington, SW7 1PT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Paul’s School Barnes, SW13 9JT
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
stphilipschool.co.uk
South Kensington, SW7 4NE Prep • Day • Boys
Oliver House School
Streatham & Clapham High School - Nursery and Junior
oliverhouse.org.uk
schs.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Park Kindergarten
Open Days: Sat 28 September 10 –12pm Sat 26 October 10 –12pm School Tours: Each Friday 9am (book via school office)
stpaulsschool.org.uk
northcotelodge.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Clapham, SW4 9AH
We inspire our children to be students, thinkers and creators.
stnicholasprep.co.uk
St Philip’s School
Prep • Day • Boys
Acorns age 0–31/2 Kindergarten age 31/2 –6 Lower School age 6–11 Middle School age 11-14
Wandsworth, SW18 1HW
Northcote Lodge
Battersea, SW11 6EL
Greenwich Steiner School
East Putney, SW15 2JE
Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7SE T: 020 8858 4404 www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk
Streatham, SW2 3SR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
thekindergartens.com
Streatham & Clapham High School - Senior GSS_94x137_Aug13.indd
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
schs.gdst.net
Battersea, SW11 4LH
Streatham, SW16 1AW
Prospect House School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
prospecths.org.uk
Wimbledon Village, SW19 5ER
Putney, SW15 3NT
The Study Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
thestudyprep.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Putney High School Putney, SW15 6BH
putneyhigh.gdst.net Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Queen’s Gate School
South Kensington, SW7 5LE queensgate.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Sussex House
sussexhouseschool.co.uk
Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea Battersea, SW11 3NA thomas-s.co.uk
Learn More by Attending an Open House
Pimlico, SW1W 8PD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Redcliffe School
Thomas’s Fulham
redcliffeschool.com
thomas-s.co.uk
Upper School (ages 11–18+) Tuesday, October 15 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Roche Nursery Fulham
Thomas’s Battersea
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
thomas-s.co.uk
Lower School (ages 3–11) Thursday, October 17 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Reserve your place by contacting us at 020 8920 0634 6 Friern Barnet Lane N11 3LX or admissions@dwightlondon.org www.dwightlondon.org
Fulham, SW6 3ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Battersea, SW11 3JB
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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What will your child’s “spark of genius” be?
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
thomas-s.co.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
No two students are alike. And no other school fosters the development of the whole child in quite the same way as Dwight School London does. A budding artist. A top-ranked athlete. A brilliant scientist in the making ... Whatever the talent or passion, Dwight is committed to realising every student’s full potential. We call this “igniting the spark of genius” in every child. It’s personal. It’s your child.
Prep • Day • Boys
ravenstoneschools.com
Fulham, SW6 3LG
ignites the “spark of genius” in every child
Belgravia, SW1X 0EA
Thomas’s Kindergarten Pimlico
Chelsea, SW10 9JH
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Prep • Day • Girls
Ravenstone Prep School
South Kensington, SW7 5NL
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LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
Whole School Open Morning Sat 21st Sept 10.00 am – 12.30 pm Boys 7-18, Girls 16-18
Sixth Form Open Evening Tue 8th Oct 7.00 pm – 9.00pm Boys 16-18, Girls 16-18
Junior School Open Morning Sat 16th Nov 10.00 am – 12.30 pm Boys 7-11
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Prelude from Bach’s Suite No1, played by a budding chemist. At Eltham College, everyone is someone else. The economist is a cross country runner. The first violinist helps out at the local care home. The tennis captain designs websites. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each pupil’s skills and talents. All of them. We develop well-rounded individuals.
Eltham College, Grove Park Road, Mottingham, London, SE9 4QF Telephone 020 8857 1455 www.eltham-college.org.uk
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LOnDOn - South West London • Greater London Thomas’s Clapham
Hampton School
thomas-s.co.uk
hamptonschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Wandsworth, SW11 6LZ Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Tower House School East Sheen, SW14 8LF thsboys.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
The Ursuline Preparatory School
Wimbledon, SW20 8HR
ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Westminster Abbey Choir School
Hampton, TW12 3HD Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hampton, TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Twickenham Preparatory School Hampton, TW12 2SA
twickenhamprep.co.uk
Harrow
Prep • Boarding • Boys
Harrow, HA1 1SH
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
buckcoll.org See AdvertiSement
Harrow, HA1 1SH
Westminster School
Senior • Day • Boys
westminster.org.uk
Harrow School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
Westminster Under School Prep • Day • Boys
johnlyon.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
wimbledonhigh.gdst.net
Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3NU
Wimbledon, SW19 4AB
Orley Farm School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Whitgift School
Croydon, CR2 6YT whitgift.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Edgware
North London Collegiate School Edgware, HA8 7RJ nlcs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Hampton
Denmead School
Hampton, TW12 2LP
denmeadschool.org.uk
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www.stdunstans.org.uk
Channing School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Quainton Hall School Harrow, HA1 1RX
quaintonhall.org.uk See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hillingdon
The Bank, Highgate, London N6 5HF
T: 020 83420 2328 E: info@channing.co.uk W: channing.co.uk. Head Teacher: Mrs B M Elliott Admissions: Mrs M McHarg E: mmcharg@channing.co.uk
ACS Hillingdon International School Hillingdon, UB10 0BE acs-schools.com
Key facts
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Gender / Ages: girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: girls 723 Type: Day Fees: Junior: Reception class to Year 6 per term: £4,515 Senior: Years 7 to 13 per term: £4,890 Entrance Procedure: Examination, interview and a satisfactory report from the applicant’s current school
St Helen’s College
Hillingdon, UB10 9JX sthelenscollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: We aim to encourage lively, independent minds, personal confidence and concern for others; to give girls the confidence, qualifications and skills they will need in life; and send our leavers out ready to respond as thoughtful, responsible and socially aware adults to the challenges of the world today.
Isleworth
Ashton House School Isleworth, TW7 4LW ashtonhouse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Open Days: September, 25th September (Sixth Form), 2nd October (Sixth Form), 7th October, 15th October, 13th November s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY
Harrow, HA2 0HN
Wimbledon High School
trinity-school.org
Co-educational Independent day school for 3 -18 year olds
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
westminsterunder.org.uk
Croydon, CR9 7AT
St Dunstan’s College
harrowschool.org.uk
The John Lyon School
Trinity School
“All my new teachers are great, and after just one day everyone in my class was my friend. I’m learning Latin and Spanish, and even doing woodwork!”
Harrow, HA1 3HP
Westminster, SW1P 2NN
Greater London Croydon
How are Year 7 finding life at St Dunstan’s? “Although secondary school seemed like a big step, it is actually fun and I feel like I have always been here.”
alpha.harrow.sch.uk
Buckingham College
Westminster, SW1P 3PF
Saturday, 5 October, 9.30 -11.30 Saturday, 16 November, 9.30 - 11.30
Alpha Preparatory School
Westminster, SW1P 1QH choirschool.com
Senior School Open Days 2013
Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Westminster, SW1P 3NY westminster-abbey.org
Your child’s future starts here
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St Benedict’s, Ealing Independent Catholic Day School Teaching a way of living Co-education from 3 years through to 18
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Nursery & Reception: 19 September, 3 October Junior School: 8 and 16 October, 7 November
Senior School: 17 September, 4 and 14 October, 21 November
SENIOR SCHOOL OPEN EVENINGS 26 September (Sixth Form), 17 October SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL To book a place at an Open Event or for more information please contact: T: 020 8862 2254 E: enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk W: www.stbenedicts.org.uk We respect the dignity of all and welcome students of other faiths.
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LOnDOn - Greater London
Kew
Richmond
Kew College
The Falcons Preparatory School for Boys
Kew, TW9 3HQ
kewcollege.com See AdvertiSement
Richmond, TW9 2SS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Kingston-UponThames Holy Cross Preparatory School
falconsprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Kew Day Nursery
Richmond, TW9 4ES asquithnurseries.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7NU holycrossprepschool.co.uk
Kew Green Preparatory School
Prep • Day • Girls
kgps.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
surbitonhigh.com
kingshouseschool.org
Prep • Day • Girls
King’s House School Richmond, TW10 6ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Northwood
Old Vicarage School
Northwood, Ha6 2HT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Richmond, TW10 6QX
Merchant Taylors’ School
oldvicarage-richmond.co.uk
mtsn.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Northwood College Northwood, Ha6 2yE
northwoodcollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Helen’s School
Northwood, Ha6 3aS sthn.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
“One school, two buildings, great teaching and tip top facilities.” The Good Schools Guide
Richmond, TW9 3aF
Surbiton High Junior Girls’ School
Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2HW
Preparatory School for girls aged four to eleven
Unicorn School
• A leading South West London Prep School in the heart of Wimbledon Village • Academic success in a happy, supportive community • Wide ranging opportunities in music, sport, and the performing and creative arts • Regular tours at both sites available by appointment • We offer an assisted places scheme for girls aged 7+
HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Richmond, TW9 3JX unicornschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Shepperton
For further details please contact Jane Davis on 020 8947 6969 www.thestudyprep.co.uk
THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2013 AT 9:00AM Halliford School Shepperton, TW17 9HX
Registered Charity No.271012
HORNSBY HOUS OPEN MORNING HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL 10TH OCTOBE OPEN MORNING THURSDAY Please telephone for further
Please telephone for further information and a hallifordschool.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed prospectus on 020 8673 7573
St John’s School
Staines
st-johns.org.uk
Staines, TW18 2BT
Northwood, Ha6 3Qy Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
St Martin’s School
Northwood, Ha6 2DJ stmartins.org.uk
Staines Preparatory School stainesprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stanmore
Twinkle Stars Montessori
Peterborough and St Margaret’s School
tsmn.co.uk
psmschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Northwood, Ha6 1QS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pinner
Buckingham College Prep School Pinner, Ha5 5DT buckprep.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Twickenham The Mall School
Twickenham, TW2 5NQ themallschool.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Newland House School
heathfield.gdst.net
newlandhouse.net
Twickenham, TW1 4TQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Reddiford School
Twickenham, TW1 4QJ
Pinner, Ha5 5HH reddiford.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Please telephone for further information and a prospectus on 020 8673 7573
Stanmore, Ha7 3JB
Heathfield School for Girls Pinner, Ha5 1NB
onAM 020 8673 7573 THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER prospectus 2013 AT 9:00
St Catherine’s School stcatherineschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
I.A.P.S Co-educational School Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS Telephone 020 8673 7573 Fax 020 8673 6722 Email school@hornsbyhouse.co.uk Registered Charity No.: 800284
I.A.P.S Co-educational School Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS Telephone 020 8673 7573 Fax 020 8673 6722 Email school@hornsbyhouse.co.uk Registered Charity No.: 800284
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The Ursuline Preparatory School The Ursuline Preparatory School Wimbledon The Ursuline Preparatory School Wimbledon The Ursuline Preparatory School 18 The Downs, London SW20 8HR The Preparatory School The Ursuline Preparatory School The Ursuline Ursuline Preparatory School 18 Telephone: The Downs, London SW20 8HR 020 8947 0859 Wimbledon Wimbledon Wimbledon Telephone: 020 8947 0859 Email: Wimbledon admissions@wups.co.uk Wimbledon The Ursuline Preparatory School 18Email: The Downs, London SW20 8HR admissions@wups.co.uk
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www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk 18 The Downs, London SW20 8HR 18 The Downs,020 London SW20 18 The London SW20 8HR Telephone: 8947 08598HR 18 The Downs, Downs, London SW20 8HR www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk Telephone: 020 8947 0859 Wimbledon Telephone: 020 8947 0859 Telephone: 020 8947 0859 Email: admissions@wups.co.uk Telephone: 020 8947 0859 Email: admissions@wups.co.uk 18 The Downs, London SW20 8HR Email: admissions@wups.co.uk Email: admissions@wups.co.uk www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk Email: admissions@wups.co.uk www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk Telephone: 020 8947 0859 www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk Email: admissions@wups.co.uk www.ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk
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Open Days Junior: Sat 28 Sept 10am - 1.00pm Senior: Sat 21 Sept 10am - 1.00pm See website for additional dates in October and November
020 8557 7004 www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net admissions@syd.gdst.net 19 Westwood Hill London SE26 6BL Junior School
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Wembley
St Christopher’s School Wembley Park, HA9 8HE
Buxlow Prep School
happychild.co.uk/schools/ st-christophers
Wembley, HA9 7QJ buxlowschool.com
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Happy Days Montessori Wembley, HA9 0rg
happydaysmontessori.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Harmony Montessori Nursery Wembley, HA9 8rg
harmonymontessori.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL & NURSERY Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX IAPS/Church of England
QUAINTON
Boys 2½ - 13 HALL GirlsSCHOOL 2½ - 11
& NURSERY
,
Harrow Independent School for Boys (11-18)
Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX IAPS/Church of England
2½- 13 & Girls 2½ WE EXTENDBoys A WARM WELCOME TO- 11 PROSPECTIVE Boys 2½ - 13 PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME Girls 2½ - 11 TO PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO OUR • Excellent Academic Results
OPEN MORNING
• Exceptionally broad curriculum
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME • Extensive extra-curricular activitiesTO PROSPECTIVE SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER PARENTS AND THEIR • Wide variety of team sports CHILDREN 2013
10.00am – 12.30pm
• Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool Excellent Academic • An open and friendlyResults school community • Excellent Academic Results • Secure after school care Exceptionally broad curriculum • Exceptionally broad curriculum • Extensive extra-curricular activities • Extensive extra-curriculum activities • Wide variety of team sports • Wide variety of team Sports • Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool • Outstanding facilities including an indoor Further details the Admissions' Secretary: 020 pool 8427 1304 • Anfrom open and friendly school community • An open and friendly school community admin@quaintonhall.org.uk • Secure after school care www.quaintonhall.org.uk
Small classes in a friendly family atmosphere, producing excellent individual results.
• Breakfast & After School care
Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638 Further details from the Admissions’ Secretary: 020 8427 1304 admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk
Further details from the Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 1304 admin@quaintonhall.org.uk www.quaintonhall.org.uk
Open Evening 10th October, 6.30 – 8.30pm tel 020 8427 1220 fax 020 8863 0816 www.buckcoll.org
Walsingham College (Affiliated Schools) Charity No. 312638
80 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
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LONDON
Open Days Saturday 28th September 9.30am - 1.00pm Last school tour leaves at 12.30pm No booking necessary.
Tuesday 12th November 9.30am - 12.o0pm
Open Morning Saturday 21 September 2013, 10.00am - 1.00pm
Visitors’ afternoons 2013 - 2014 All begin at 2.30pm and finish at 4.30pm, by appointment (see website for dates)
Entry at 11,13 and 16 21 route coach service An outstanding education in a 27 acre campus
020 8979 9273 www.hamptonschool.org.uk admissions@hamptonschool.org.uk Hampton School, Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HD. Independent day school for boys aged 11–18 years. Full details are available on the website www.hamptonschool.org.uk.
Please contact the Admissions Secretary to book a place.
Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 1st October 6.30pm Please contact the Admissions Secretary to book a place. Adjacent to Northwood station (Metropolitan Line) with coaches available from many locations.
An independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18
St. Helen’s School Eastbury Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 3AS Tel: 01923 843230 admissions@sthn.co.uk
www.sthn.co.uk
The Lady Eleanor Holles School HAMPTON, MIDDLESEX
300 years and still celebrating For day girls aged 7 - 18 (Junior dept for girls aged 7 - 11) A reputation for academic success and a rich extra-curricular experience Superb facilities on a 24-acre site Academic and Music Scholarships available (11+ and Sixth Form entry) Up to 100% fee assistance (bursaries, means tested)
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The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HF
Tel: 020 8979 1601 email: office@lehs.org.uk Head Mistress: Mrs Gillian Low MA (Oxon) Contact the Registrar or visit www.lehs.org.uk Registered Charity no 1130254
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South
Banbury
this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Berkshire
Petersfield
1
Hook
Ascot
12 Bedales School
Bradfield
13 Lord Wandsworth College
Newbury
14 Highfield & Brookham Schools
Reading
Southsea
Heathfield School
2 Bradfield College 3 Cheam School 4 Leighton Park School 5 the Oratory School
Oxfordshire
Buckinghamshire
Bloxham
7 St mary’s School 8 Gayhurst School
High Wycombe
9 Pipers Corner School
Stowe
10 Stowe School
Hampshire Andover
19 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE 23
16 20 22 21 Oxford
OXFORDSHIRE
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16 Headington Prep School 17 tudor Hall 18 Bloxham School
Chipping Norton
11
13
HAMPSHIRE
19 Kingham Hill School
14
Oxford
20 Greene’s tutorial College 21 Wychwood School 22 magdalen College School
Witney
12
WEST SUSSEX
Southampton
23 Cokethorpe School
15
11 Farleigh School
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Swindon
15 Portsmouth High School
6 Downe House School
Gerrards Cross
18
Liphook
Thatcham
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SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 10.00AM – 1.00PM
To attend the Open Morning please call Nicola Jones on 01865 517103 or email admissions@wychwoodschool.org GSA independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 74 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JR
www.wychwoodschool.org
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SOUTH
• Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities • • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities
• Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8) Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8) • • Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8)
registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Email:Email: registrar@cheamschool.co.uk registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Web: Web: www.cheamschool.com Web:www.cheamschool.com www.cheamschool.com Tel: 01635 Tel: 268242 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD
Open Mornings Lower School 18 January 2014 8 March 2014 17 May 2014 Sixth Form 12 October 2013
academic excellence at Stowe is an independent co-educational day and boarding school inspiring pupils aged between 13 and 18 Please email the Admissions Office at admissions@stowe.co.uk or call us on 01280 818205 www.stowe.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOutH - Berkshire • Buckinghamshire
Berkshire
Eagle House
Ludgrove
St George’s School
Reading, RG2 7AR
eaglehouseschool.com
ludgrove.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stgeorges-ascot.org.uk
The Abbey Junior School theabbey.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
The Abbey School Reading, RG1 5DZ theabbey.co.uk
Sandhurst, GU47 8PH
Elstree School
Reading, RG7 5TD
elstreeschool.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Bearwood College
Eton College
bearwoodcollege.co.uk
etoncollege.com
Wokingham, RG40 3AB Prep • Boarding • Boys
LVS Ascot
Ascot, SL5 7DZ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Ascot, SL5 8DR
St George’s School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
stgwindsor.co.uk
lvs.ascot.sch.uk
The Marist Schools
Windsor, SL4 1QF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ascot, SL5 7PS
St John’s Beaumont
Nursery • Pre-prep • Prep • Senior • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
stjohnsbeaumont.org.uk
Bradfield College
Eton End PNEU School Datchet, SL3 9AX
Oratory Prep School
etonend.org
Winnersh, RG41 5BG
Bradfield, RG7 6AU
bradfieldcollege.org.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Brigidine School Windsor Windsor, SL4 2AX brigidine.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Brockhurst and Marlston House School Hermitage, RG18 9UL brockmarl.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls • Co-Ed
Cheam School
Newbury, RG19 8LD
cheamschool.com See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Claires Court Nursery, Girls and Sixth Form College Avenue Maidenhead, SL6 6AW clairescourt.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Claires Court Junior Boys Maidenhead, SL6 3QE clairescourt.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Claires Court Senior Boys Maidenhead, SL6 8TE clairescourt.com
Windsor, SL4 6DW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
sjcr.org.uk
oratory.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Hemdean House School Reading, RG4 7SD
hemdeanhouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Herries School
Reading, RG8 0PJ
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Padworth College Reading, RG7 4NR padworth.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
st-marys-ascot.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
St Piran’s School
Maidenhead, SL6 7LZ stpirans.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
pangbournecollege.com
sunningdaleschool.co.uk
Highfield Prep School Maidenhead, SL6 1PD highfieldprep.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Holme Grange School Wokingham, RG40 3AL holmegrange.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Horris Hill School Newbury, RG20 9DJ horrishill.com
Reading, RG8 8LA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Papplewick School Ascot, SL5 7LH
papplewick.org.uk Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Queen Anne’s School Caversham, RG4 6DX qas.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Reading Blue Coat School
Hurst Lodge School Ascot, SL5 9JU
hurstlodge.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nr Ascot, RG42 6LU
Reading, RG2 9BL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leighton Park School Reading, RG2 7ED
Upton House School Windsor, SL4 3DF uptonhouse.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
The Village Montessori Nursery School Southend, RG7 6HW
montessorinursery.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Waverley School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
waverleyschool.org.uk
Wokingham, RG40 4YD
St Andrew’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Crowthorne, RG45 7PU
Reading, RG8 8QA
standrewspangbourne.co.uk
Wellington College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
wellingtoncollege.org.uk
St Bernard’s Prep School Slough, SL1 1TB
stbernardsprep.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Edward’s Prep School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Downe House School
Luckley House School
St Gabriel’s School
downehouse.net See AdvertiSement
luckleyhouseschool.org
stgabriels.co.uk
Reading, RG30 2JH stedwards.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Newbury, RG20 9BD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Buckinghamshire Akeley Wood School Junior Buckingham, MK19 6DA akeleywoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Akeley Wood School Senior (11-13 years) Buckingham, MK18 5AN akeleywoodschool.co.uk Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
rbcs.org.uk
leightonpark.com See AdvertiSement
Wokingham, RG40 3EU
Sunningdale, SL5 9PY
Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6SU
Hurst, RG10 0FR
84 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Ascot, SL5 9JF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
St Mary’s School, Ascot
Sunningdale School
Crosfields School
Thatcham, RG18 9JJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pangbourne College
herries.org.uk
lambrook.berks.sch.uk
dolphinschool.com
Reading, RG1 5JT
Dean, SL6 9BD
Lambrook School
Dolphin School
St Joseph’s College
heathfieldschool.net See profile liSting Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
oratoryprep.co.uk
The Oratory School
Ascot, SL5 8BQ
Old Windsor, SL4 2JN
Reading, RG8 7SF
Heathfield School
Senior • Day • Boys
crosfields.com
themaristschools.com
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SOutH - Buckinghamshire Akeley Wood School Senior (13-18 years)
High March School
akeleywoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Buckingham, MK18 5AE
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ highmarch.co.uk
Ashfold Preparatory School
Kingscote Pre-Preparatory School
ashfoldschool.co.uk
kingscoteschool.info
Aylesbury, HP18 9NG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi• Boarding • Co-Ed
The Beacon
Amersham, HP6 5PF beaconschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Broughton Manor Preparatory School
Milton Keynes, MK10 9AA bmprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Caldicott
Slough, SL2 3SL caldicott.com
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Chesham Preparatory School
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8PZ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Maltman’s Green
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR maltmansgreen.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG mkprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pipers Corner School
High Wycombe, HP15 6LP piperscorner.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Chesham, HP5 3QF
St Mary’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stmarysschool.co.uk See profile liSting
cheshamprep.co.uk
Dair House School
Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY dairhouse.co.uk
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Teresa’s School
Davenies School
st-teresas.bucks.sch.uk
Beaconsfield, HP9 1AA davenies.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Gateway School
Great Missenden, HP16 9AA gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Gayhurst School
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ gayhurstschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stowe, MK18 5EH
stowe.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Swanbourne House School Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ swanbourne.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Godstowe Preparatory School
Thornton College
High Wycombe, HP13 6PR godstowe.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Griffin House Preparatory School Aylesbury, HP 17 0XP
griffinhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Grove Independent School
Milton Keynes, MK5 8HD
groveindependentschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Heatherton House School Amersham, HP6 5QB
heathertonhouse.co.uk
86 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ
London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8BQ
thorntoncollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
T: 01344 898342 E: registrar@heathfieldschool.net W: heathfieldschool.net Head Teacher: Mrs Jo Heywood BSc (Hons) Kingston, PGCE (Kingston) Admissions: Mrs Rebecca Farha
Thorpe House School Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA thorpehouse.co.uk
Key facts
Prep • Senior • Day • Boys
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 200 Type: Full Boarding Fees: Form I & II £10,116, Form III – UVI £10,347 per term Entrance procedure: Assessment and Interview
Walton Pre-Prep School and Nursery
Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB waltonpps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: Heathfield is a leading girls’ full boarding school where every girl excels due to the School’s outstanding pastoral care, academic provision and sense of traditional community spirit.
The Webber Independent School
Milton Keynes, MK14 6DP
Open Days: 2nd November 2013 and 1st March 2014, 10am – 12 noon Contact Mrs Rebecca Farha, Registrar to reserve your place
webberindependentschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Heathfield School
Stowe School
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH
St. Mary’s School
94 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 8JQ
T: 01753 883370 E: office@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk W: stmarysschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jean Ross Admissions: Mrs Chris Pearcey E: registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Type: Day Fees: Prep – range from £1,285 to £3,832 per term Senior – range from £4,500 to £4,652 per term Entrance procedure: Entry at 7+, 11+ and 16+ by assessment examinations. Entry in other years by arrangement – please contact the registrar for details
School Philosophy: St. Mary’s is a warm vibrant school where your daughter will be helped to develop her confidence and her individual talents, to stretch herself and achieve the best that she can. Open Days: held in March and October and will be posted on the school website.
Lord Wandsworth College
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Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TB
T: 01256 862201 E: info@lordwandsworth.org W: lordwandsworth.org Head Teacher: Fergus Livingstone Admissions: Mary Hicks E: admissions@lordwandsworth.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 530, boys 344, girls 187 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £6,310, Weekly from £8,450, Flexi Boading from £6,890. Full Boarding from £8,450 per term Entrance procedure: 11+ by our own entrance examinations, 13+ by Common Entrance, 16+ by predicted GCSE results and interview
School Philosophy: Our philosophy is a simple one. We teach children that full involvement in a wide range of intellectual, creative, sporting and cultural activities sharpens the mind and deepens one’s sense of identity and purpose. But we also place emphasis on valuing the needs and aspirations of others. Open Days: Saturday 21 September 2013 9.30am
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Open Morning Morning Open thth September, 9.30am-12.00 midday Saturday 28 Saturday 28 September, 9.30am-12.00 midday
www.farleighschool.com www.farleighschool.com
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parkland in the Test Valley of Hampshire.
Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7PW tel 01264 710766
Red Rice, Andover, Hampshire SP11 7PW tel 01264 710766
autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 87
SOutH - Hampshire Wycombe Abbey School
Farnborough Hill
wycombeabbey.com
farnborough-hill.org.uk
High Wycombe, HP11 1PE
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Hampshire
Forres Sandle Manor
Alton, GU34 2NG
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Alton Convent School altonconvent.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form• Day • Girls • Boys
Ballard School
New Milton, BH25 5SU ballardschool.co.uk
Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS fsmschool.com
GEMS Sherfield Hook, RG27 0HU
sherfieldschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The Gregg School
Bedales School - Dunannie
gregg.southampton.sch.uk
Petersfield, GU32 2DP bedales.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bedales School - Dunhurst Petersfield, GU32 2DR bedales.org.uk
Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bedales School
Petersfield, GU32 2DG bedales.org.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Boundary Oak School Fareham, PO17 5BL boundaryoak.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Southampton, SO18 2GF Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Hampshire Collegiate Prep School Romsey, SO51 6ZA hampshirecs.org.uk
Hampshire Collegiate School hampshirecs.org.uk
churcherscollege.com
highfieldschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lymington, SO41 5ZG
kes.hants.sch.uk
ditchampark.com
lordwandsworth.org See profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Farleigh School
Andover, SP11 7PW
farleighschool.com See AdvertiSement
88 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
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Hook, RG29 1TB
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
flexible
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Mayville High School Southsea, PO5 2PE
mayvillehighschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Day and boarding school for girls aged 4–18
Moyles Court School
Open Morning
Ringwood, BH24 3NF moylescourt.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Saturday 5 October 2013 | 1000–1300 hours s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
nurturing
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lord Wandsworth College
durlstoncourt.co.uk
successful
Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Ditcham Park School
New Milton, BH25 7AQ
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academically
hordlewalhampton.co.uk
daneshillprepschool.com
Durlston Court School
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Hordle Walhampton School
King Edward VI School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
www.piperscorner.co.uk
hill-head-prep-school.co.uk
Daneshill Preparatory School
Petersfield, GU31 5RN
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP15 6LP Email: theschool@piperscorner.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1494 718 255
Fareham, PO14 3LW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.gayhurstschool.co.uk.
Liphook, GU30 7LQ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hook, RG27 0AR
For more information or to book your place at our Open Day please call 01753 279140,
Highfield & Brookham Schools
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Petersfield, GU31 4AS
Gayhurst is the only independent school in Gerrards Cross for girls and boys aged 3–13 years.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
churcherscollege.com
Churcher’s College
Saturday 5 October 2013 | 09.30 – 12.00 hours
Romsey, SO51 6ZE
Hill Head Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
OPEN MORNING
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Churcher’s College Junior School Liphook, GU30 7HT
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Farnborough, GU14 8AT
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SOUTH
Boys’ Independent Catholic Day & Boarding School (11-18 years)
OPEN MORNING
OPEN MORNING
Saturday 5 October, 9.30am to 12 noon
Sat 21st September 9:30-12:00
Vibrant independent day school for 660 girls and boys aged 4 to 18 in Oxfordshire, providing a rich, varied and broad education in a family environment.
Tel: 01491 683500 enquiries@oratory.co.uk www.oratory.co.uk The Oratory School, Woodcote, South Oxfordshire RG8 0PJ
www.cokethorpe.org.uk
Prep School Boarding & Day 8-13 Years
| Pre-Prep & Nursery 3 – 7 Years
“Full marks for pastoral care...good academics...fantastic grounds” The Good Schools Guide
Next Open Days are 21st and 23rd September or call to arrange a visit at any time www.highfieldschool.org.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOutH - Hampshire • Oxfordshire The Pilgrims’ School
Stanbridge Earls School
thepilgrims-school.co.uk
stanbridgeearls.co.uk
Winchester, SO23 9LT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Steventon Children’s House
pgs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Portsmouth, PO1 2LN Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Portsmouth High Nursery & Junior School Southsea, PO5 3ES
portsmouthhigh.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Portsmouth High School Senior and Sixth Form Southsea, PO5 3EQ
Nr Basingstoke, RG25 3BD
steventonchildrenshouse.co.uk
Stroud School
Romsey, SO51 9ZH stroud-romsey.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Twyford School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
westhillpark.com
princesmeadschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rookwood School Andover, SP10 3AL
rookwood.hants.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Titchfield, PO14 4BS
Winchester, SO23 9NA winchestercollege.org
Wykeham House School Fareham, PO16 0BW
st-neots-prep.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
St Nicolas’ School Fleet, GU52 0RF
Yateley, GU46 7UQ yateleymanor.com
Oxfordshire Abingdon Preparatory School Frilford, OX13 5NX
abingdon.org.uk/prep Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Abingdon School
St Swithun’s School
abingdon.org.uk
stswithuns.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
St Winifred’s School
Southampton, SO17 1EJ
stwinifreds.southampton.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Salesian College
Abingdon, OX14 1DE Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
Bellerbys College, Oxford Oxford, OX2 0DJ bellerbys.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bloxham School
bloxhamschool.com See AdveRTISemeNT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Bruern Abbey School
Seedlings Montessori Southampton, SO18 5RJ
seedlingsmontessori.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sherborne House School Chandler’s Ford, S053 1EU sherbornehouse.co.uk
90 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
6th Form Open Evening
Friday 27th September 2013 at 7.15pm
Chesterton, OX26 1UY
Whole School Open Morning and Lunch
bruernabbey.org
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Saturday 5th October 2013 at 11.00am
Carrdus School
Banbury, OX17 2BS
Finding the spark in every child
carrdusschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
With a reputation for excellence Bloxham School offers a supportive and stimulating environment that allows every pupil to discover their talents in a wide range of subjects and activities.
Banbury, OX15 4PE
Farnborough, GU14 6PA salesiancollege.com
Kelly and Nick found their spark in the music school.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
Winchester, SO21 1HA
Open Days: Saturday 5 Oct 2013 9.30 to 12.30, Open Doors Event Tuesday 26 Nov 2013 9.00 to 11.00am, Open Doors Event Thursday 13 March 2014 9.00 to 11.00am, Open Doors Event Wednesday 7 May 2014 9.00 to 11.00am.
wykehamhouse.com
Yateley Manor School
Hook, RG27 0PN
School Philosophy: An independent school for girls from Nursery to Sixth Form encouraging girls to aim high for success in the modern world of the 21st century.
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
stjohnscollege.co.uk
St Neot’s Preparatory School
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 450 Type: Day Fees: Nursery – £2,221 (full-time). Pre-Prep – Day £2,822. Prep – Day £2,822. Senior – Day £3895, per term. Entrance procedure: Informal entrance assessment for the Nursery and Junior School, formal entrance examination for the Senior School and Sixth Form.
Winchester College
St John’s College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Key facts
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Southsea, PO5 3QW
T: 023 9282 6714 E: admissions@por.gdst.net W: portsmouthhigh.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jane Prescott BSc NPQH Admissions: Mrs Caroline Hunter
twyfordschool.com
West Hill Park
Winchester, SO21 1AN
25 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 3EQ
Winchester, SO21 1NW
portsmouthhigh.co.uk See PROFILe eNTRY
Prince’s Mead School
Portsmouth High School
Romsey, SO51 0ZS
Call: 01295 724 301 Email: registrar@bloxhamschool.com www.bloxhamschool.com
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admissions@tudorhallschool.com Wykham Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9UR 01295 756276 admissions@tudorhallschool.com www.tudorhallschool.com 01295 756276 A registered charity Reg No 1042783
www.tudorhallschool.com
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Wychwood School
Oxford, OX3 7TD
T: 01865 759 113 W: headington.org Head Teacher: Mrs Caroline Jordan, MA Oxon Admissions: Mrs Sue Sowden E: admissions@headington.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 1052 Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery – Day from £1,555 - £2,561 per term Pre-Prep – Day from £2,561 per term Prep – Day from £2,994 - £3,807, Weekly from £7,054 - £7,298, Full Boarding from £7,658 - £7,891 per term Senior – Day from £4,784 - £5,267, Weekly Boarding from £8,084 - £9,195, Full Boarding from £8,797 - £10,197 per term Typical class size: Prep – 12, Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 10 Faith: Anglican Motto: Fight the good fight of faith Entrance procedure: The school’s main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+, please see our website for details.
School Philosophy: At Headington girls have the opportunity to discover their own particular talents with a wealth of choices both inside and out of the classroom. We are not aggressively selective and yet our students leave us with outstanding academic credentials. This is testimony to our pastoral care, extensive extra-curricular programme and commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels and in all subjects. The diversity of our international community and the proximity to and links with the universities in Oxford broaden the girls’ horizons, helping to ensure that they leave us as self-assured young women equipped with the tools to succeed in a global society.
74 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JR
T: 01865 557976 E: admin@wychwoodschool.org W: wychwoodschool.org Head Teacher: Mrs Andrea Johnson Admissions: Miss Nicola Jones E: admissions@wychwoodschool.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: girls 120 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Senior – Day from £4,400, Flexi from £6,550, Full Boarding from £6,870 per term Entrance procedure: Please see the website for details
School Philosophy: Wychwood is a unique and friendly school for girls, with excellent academic grades and outstanding pastoral care. Situated in the heart of Oxford, the school offers an exceptional education for pupils of all abilities through its small class sizes which allow for extensive individual attention. Open Day: Saturday 5th October 2013 10am – 1pm. To attend please contact Nicola Jones on 01865 517103 or e-mail admissions@wychwoodschool.org
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Academic Record: As well as outstanding academic achievements, our students have the confidence and life skills to embrace a truly international world. Sixth Form girls can choose between studying A Levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and students go on to leading UK universities including Oxford and Cambridge and many other Russell Group universities as well as a number of universities abroad. Extra-curricular: There are more than 50 extra-curricular activities on offer each week, spanning a wide range of subjects and hobbies from rowing, dance and drama to astronomy, CCF and robotics. The School has a range of outstanding facilities including a purpose-built Theatre, state-of-the-art Music School and floodlit all-weather pitches. Notable Achievements and Alumni: The school has an outstanding academic record, consistently in the Top 10 IB Schools in the UK. Headington’s Boat Club is one of the most successful in the UK, ranking high in national and international events. Alumae include Barbara Woodhouse, Baroness Young, Julia Somerville, Emma Watson and Lily van den Broecke. Open Days: Prep School Open Afternoons on 8th October and 27th November 2013, Foundation Coffee Morning on 26th September 2013 and Senior School Open Morning on 3rd October 2013.
autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 91
SOutH - Oxfordshire Chandlings School
Magdalen College School
St Hugh’s
Tudor Hall
chandlings.org.uk
mcsoxford.org See AdvertiSement
st-hughs.co.uk
tudorhallschool.com See AdvertiSement
Oxford, OX1 5ND
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Christ Church Cathedral School Oxford, OX1 1QW cccs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Cokethorpe School Witney, OX29 7PU
cokethorpe.org.uk See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cothill House
Abingdon, OX13 6JL cothill.net
Prep • Boarding • Boys
Oxford, OX4 1DZ
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Manor Preparatory School
Shiplake College
manorprep.org
shiplake.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
windrushvalleyschool.co.uk
Moulsford Preparatory School
Sibford School
moulsford.com
sibford.oxon.sch.uk
Moulsford, OX10 9HR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boys
New College School Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
summerfields.com
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
olab.org.uk
doverbroecks.com 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dragon School
ferndaleschool.co.uk
Abingdon, OX14 2HR
Faringdon, SN7 7JF
Radley College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
radley.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
Rupert House School
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BN ruperthouse.org
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Headington Preparatory School
Rye St Antony
Oxford, OX3 7TD
headington.org See profile liSting Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Kingham Hill School
Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH kinghamhill.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
92 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
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Oxford, OX1 4HT
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Headington School
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Ferndale Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Oxford, OX2 7EN
oxfordhigh.gdst.net
otc.ac.uk
headington.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Oxford, OX2 6XA
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Oxford, OX3 7PB
wychwoodschool.org See profile liSting
Oxford High School
Oxford Tutorial College
greenes.org.uk See profile liSting
Oxford, OX2 6JR
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
dragonschool.org
Oxford, OX1 1BP
Wychwood School
Abingdon, OX14 3PS
Oxford, OX2 6SS
Greene’s Tutorial College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Oxford, OX2 6HX
Oxford, OX2 6JX
Ascott-under-Wychwood, OX7 6AN
Abingdon, OX14 2HB
Our Lady’s Abingdon Senior School
d’Overbroeck’s College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Summer Fields
newcollegeschool.org
olab.org.uk
doverbroecks.com
Banbury, OX15 5QL
Oxford, OX1 3UA
cranfordhouse.net
d’Overbroeck’s College
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Windrush Valley School
Our Lady’s Abingdon Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Banbury, OX16 9UR
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW
Abingdon, OX13 6LN
Cranford House School Wallingford, OX10 9HT
Faringdon, SN7 8PT
Oxford, OX3 0BY ryestantony.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
St Clare’s, Oxford Oxford, OX2 7AL stclares.ac.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Edward’s Oxford Oxford, OX2 7NN
"The boys absolutely loved it. A big thumbs up from Theo who said it was the best birthday party ever"
Elizabeth - Mother, Rokeby School
• 100 acre forest adventure • Explore 12 amazing game zones • Expert tuition and all day supervision • Ages from 8+
stedwardsoxford.org Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Helen & St Katharine Abingdon, OX14 1BE shsk.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Campaign Paintball Park Old Lane / Cobham / Surrey / KT11 1NH
01932 865 999 www.campaign-paintball.com
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SOUTH
Pupils Flourishing
Greene’s Tutorial College
An exceptional school with an inspiring history, stunning setting and ambition for every pupil.
www.kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
Call +44 (0) 1608 658999 or email admissions@kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk to request a prospectus or arrange a visit. Kingham Hill School, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 6TH Boarding and day school for girls and boys from 11-18 yrs
45 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
T: 01865 248308 W: greenes.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Uffindell, M.A. (Oxon.), Cert. Ed. (Exeter). Admissions: Miss Carmen Prozzillo, B.A. (Exeter), M. St. (Oxon.) E: enquiries@greenes.org.uk
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Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 16-18 years Total pupils: 200, boys 100, girls 100 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £17,600 for three A level subjects over 35 weeks Typical class size: Sixth Form – 1-3 Entrance procedure: Interview Main exit schools: U.K., other European and U.S. universities
School Philosophy: For over 45 years Greene’s has offered thousands of students the benefits of courses based on the tutorial method. We believe our carefullytrained tutors are exceptional: passionate about learning, skilled at communication and knowledgeable about examination demands. When you come to Greene’s you will find an educational setting, which fosters independence, responsibility and high academic standards: an ideal environment in which to develop your understanding of a subject and improve your grades. You are assigned a Personal Tutor who provides strategic guidance and direction for your studies. Your Personal Tutor ensures a well-managed and well co-ordinated programme, helping you to develop your organisational and independent study skills, while monitoring your progress and supporting your general welfare. Greene’s is an accredited examination and testing centre. We have considerable expertise preparing students for A levels, other U.K. examinations, Oxford and Cambridge entrance, and for the many specialised aptitude tests required by universities world-wide, including the U.S. SATs.
Academic Record: Exam Type: A level, Pre U. Exam Results (%): A Level: A*/A - 36%. Higher Education (%): Overall: 90%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 40%; Overseas: 5%. Special Educational Needs: Moderate. Extra-curricular: Your Personal Tutor can help you participate in the many active sporting, cultural and social clubs and societies that Oxford has to offer. You may also take up membership of the Oxford Union giving you access to excellent library facilities and world-class debates. Notable achievements and alumni: one of our priorities is to equip you with the independent study skills that you will need at university and in the workplace. To measure your level of independent study we have developed an Index of Independence (IOI) that allows you to see and track your performance as an independent learner.
The IOI is calculated from the information provided in your tutorial reports and takes into account the relationship between the amount of independent study you have completed and the number of hours of tuition you have taken. Based on our past students’ A level results ,and their recorded IOI averages, we have created an index that accurately predicts A level results and university entrance success. Open Days: Students and their families are welcome at any time by appointment with the Director of Studies
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South East
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this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
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Windsor
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2 Queenswood School 44
3 Haileybury College
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Hitchin
4 Kingshott School 5 Princess Helena College
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St Albans
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Maidstone
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Folkestone
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Rickmansworth
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Hatfield
Hertford
Margate
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Berkhamsted School
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Tring
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Ware
10 St Edmund’s College
Watford
11 aldenham School
Kent
Ashford 12 St James Senior Boys’ School
Broadstairs 13 Wellesley House
Canterbury
14 Kent College 15 St Edmund’s School
Chislehurst
16 Farringtons School
Cobham
17 Cobham Hall 18 Feltonfleet School
Ramsgate
19 St Lawrence College
Tonbridge
20 tonbridge School
Sussex - East Brighton
21 Brighton College 94 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
22 Brighton & Hove High School
Pease Pottage
Eastbourne
Worthing
23 moira House Girls School 24 Eastbourne College
32 Cottesmore School 33 Our Lady of Sion School
Ewell 40 Ewell Castle School
Godalming 41 aldro School 42 King Edward’s School 43 St Hilary’s School
25 Vinehall
Surrey
Mayfield
34 Caterham School
44 St Catherine’s School
Cranleigh
Kingston-upon-Thames
Seaford
35 Cranleigh Preparatory School
Upper Dicker
Croydon
45 marymount International School 46 Kingston Grammar School
28 Bede’s School
36 Whitgift School
Sussex - West
Dorking
29 Great Walstead School 30 ardingly College
Esher
Hastings
26 St Leonards-mayfield School 27 newlands School
Haywards Heath
Lancing
31 Lancing College
Caterham
37 Hurtwood House School 38 Claremont Fan Court School 39 milbourne Lodge School
Guildford
Leatherhead 47 Cranmore School
Reigate 48 Dunottar School for Girls
Richmond 49 King’s House School
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A Day & Boarding School for Boys & Girls in the heart of the Sussex Downs
SOutH EaSt - Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP
Abbot’s Hill School abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Aldenham School
Elstree, Nr Watford WD6 3AJ aldenham.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Aldwickbury School Harpenden, AL5 1AD aldwickbury.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Beechwood Park
St Albans, AL3 8AW beechwoodpark.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Princess Helena College
St Hilda’s School
sthildas-school.co.uk
habsgirls.org.uk
princesshelenacollege.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Haileybury College
Purcell School of Music
haileybury.com See AdvertiSement
purcell-school.org
Elstree, WD6 3BT
Hertford, SG13 7NU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Haresfoot Preparatory School
Hitchin, SG4 7RT
Bushey, WD23 2TS
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
Queenswood School Hatfield, AL9 6NS
Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ
bishops-stortford-college.herts.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Charlotte House Prep School Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU
charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Edge Grove
Radlett, WD25 8NL edgegrove.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Egerton Rothesay School
Bushey, WD23 1DT
stmargaretsbushey.co.uk
The Royal Masonic School for Girls
st-marthas.co.uk
Heath Mount School Hertford, SG14 3NG heathmount.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Howe Green House School Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF
howesgreenhouseschool.co.uk
Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
stahs.org.uk
Bishop’s Stortford College
St Margaret’s School
St Martha’s
immanuelcollege.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
berkhamstedschool.org See AdvertiSement
berkhamstedschool.org
stjosephsinthepark.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
haresfoot.hert.sch.uk
Immanuel College
Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ
Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
St Albans High School for Girls
Berkhamsted School
St Joseph’s In The Park School
Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
queenswood.org See PrOFiLe LiStinG
Berkhamsted Preparatory School
Berkhamsted, HP4 3YP
Bushey, WD23 3DA
Bushey, WD23 4EB
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kingshott School Hitchin, SG4 7JX
kingshottschool.com See AdvertiSement
St Albans, AL1 3SJ Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory School Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ stahs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Little Acorns Montessori School
St Albans School
Bushey, WD23 2ES
littleacorns-montessori.org
St Albans, AL3 4HB
st-albans.herts.sch.uk See PrOFiLe LiStinG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Lochinver House School
St Christopher School
lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk
stchris.co.uk
Potters Bar, EN6 1LW
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ
Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Sherrardswood School Welwyn, AL6 0BJ
sherrardswood.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Stanborough Primary and Nursery School Watford, WD25 0DQ
stanboroughprimary.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stanborough School Watford, WD25 9JT spsch.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stormont School
Potters Bar, EN6 5HA stormont.herts.sch.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts Tring, HP23 5LX
tringpark.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL
St Columba’s College
Twinkle Stars Montessori
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
stcolumbascollege.org
twinkle-stars.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Lockers Park
lockerspark.herts.sch.uk
Lyonsdown School
St Albans, AL3 4AW
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Barnet, EN5 1JE
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Westbrook Hay
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF
New Barnet, EN5 1SA
St Edmund’s College & Prep
eger-roth.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Manor Lodge School
stedmundscollege.org See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Shenley, WD7 9BG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
York House School
Tring, HP23 4DL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Francis’ College
york-house.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Northwood, HA6 2HT
Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ
Francis House Preparatory School francishouseschool.co.uk
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School
lyonsdownschool.co.uk
manorlodgeschool.com
Merchant Taylors’ School mtsn.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Ware, SG11 1DS
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ st-francis.herts.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Northwood Prep
St Hilda’s School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
northwoodprep.co.uk
sthildasharpenden.co.uk
habsboys.org.uk
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Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Harpenden, AL5 2ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Isle of Wight
Ryde School
Ryde, PO33 3BE
rydeschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Elstree, WD6 3AF
westbrookhay.co.uk
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For further information, or to attend an Open Morning, you are warmly invited to contact the Registrar, Iona Hutchinson registrar@haileybury.com 01992 706353 Haileybury Hertford Herts SG13 7NU www.facebook.com/HaileyburyUK Registered charity number 310013
SOutH EaSt - Isle Of Wight • Kent
Kent
Cobham Hall
Ashford, TN23 3DJ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Combe Bank School
Ashford School
combebank.co.uk
Ashford Friars Preparatory School ashfordschool.co.uk
cobhamhall.com See AdvertiSement
Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE
Ashford, TN24 8PB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Babington House School
Derwent Lodge Girls Prep School
babingtonhouse.com
somerhill.org
ashfordschool.co.uk
Chislehurst, BR7 5ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD beechwood.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Benenden School
Cranbrook, TN17 4AA benenden.kent.sch.uk
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Prep • Day • Girls
dovercollege.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dulwich Preparatory School
bethanyschool.org.uk
farringtons.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Chislehurst, BR7 6LR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bromley, BR1 2DS
Fosse Bank School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
fossebankschool.co.uk
Bishop Challoner School
Hildenborough, TN11 8ND Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bromley, BR2 0BS
Gads Hill School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
gadshill.org
bishopchallonerschool.com
Bromley High School Bromley, BR1 2TW
bromleyhigh.gdst.net Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Bronte Nursery
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The Granville Pre-Preparatory School granvilleschool.org
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Hilden Grange School
Gravesend, DA11 OHN bronteschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Canterbury Steiner School Canterbury, CT4 5RU
canterburysteinerschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Tonbridge, TN10 3BX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Tonbridge, TN10 3BU hildenoaks.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
catscollege.com
holmewood.kent.sch.uk
Open Days: Saturday 5th October – Open Day and Masterclasses at the Senior School 9-12. Open Day and Art Exhibition at the Junior School 2-4 Tuesday 15th October – 6th Form Open Evening 6.30 Saturday 11th January – Transfer tests into year 7 Saturday 18th January – Open Afternoon at the Junior School Saturday 8th February - Open Day and Masterclasses at the SeniorSchool 9-12
Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Notable Achievements and Alumni: As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust we belong to the one the UK’s largest networks of schools. A GDST education has long been recognised by UK employers and universities as a mark of quality and, with increasing international links, our global reputation is growing.
Hilden Oaks School & Nursery
Holmewood House School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Extra-curricular: We offer a fantastic range of extra-curricular activities, run by teachers and sixth formers who are passionate about their subjects. We also offer extensive trips and activities appropriate to all ages.
hildengrange.co.uk
CATS College Canterbury Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Academic Record: A level Results 2012: 53% of all grades at A* or A 76% of all grades at A* to B. Over 97% of leavers went to their chosen University. 10% of leavers went Oxbridge Universities. 35% of leavers went Russell Group Universities. Other destinations included : Trinity Laben Conservetoire to study dance. Art Foundation at City College and Canterbury. University of Toronto to study English, French & Spanish. GCSE Results: 32% of all grades at ‘A*’. 62% of all grades at ‘A*’ to ‘A’. 87% of all grades at ‘A*’ to ‘B’. 30% of the girls achieved 9 or more A/A* grades.
Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Bronte School
School Philosophy: You’ll learn that we have exceptional educators, achieve outstanding results and are proud of our grounded, friendly, confident students. Our girls primarily come from families based in Brighton and Sussex, helping to create strong relationships and a sense of belonging to a wider community. All girls have equal access to the rich and extensive extra-curricular programme we have on offer. All parents have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with our academic staff and with each other, fostering a unique and unsurpassable sense of community.
Rochester, ME3 7PA
Gravesend, DA11 0HU brontenursery.co.uk
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 650, girls 650 Type: Day Fees: Nursery – Daily from £5,985 pa full time Pre-prep – Daily from £7,800-£8,262. Prep – Daily from £8,265-£8,337 Senior – Daily from £11,487 - £11,850 Typical class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 23, Sixth Form – 10 Entrance procedure: Please see website for details
dcpskent.org
Farringtons School
bickleyparkschool.co.uk
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Cranbrook, TN17 3NP
Bethany School
Bickley Park School
T: 01273 280280 E: enquiries@bhhs.gdst.net W: bhhs.gdst.net Head Teacher: Jennifer Smith Admissions: Liz Manning E: l.manning@bhhs.gdst.net
Dover, CT17 9RH
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT
Dover College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Cranbrook, TN17 1LB
Brighton and Hove High School
Cobham, DA12 3BL
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+44 (0)1923 725354 www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk The Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HF Registered Charity No. 276784
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SOutH EaSt - Kent Junior King’s School
Northbourne Park School Prep
junior-kings.co.uk
northbournepark.com
Canterbury, CT2 OAY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kent College Nursery, Infant & Junior School Canterbury, CT2 9AQ kentcollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kent College
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
kentcollege.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kent College
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX kent-college.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery Rochester, ME1 1RH kings-rochester.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Deal, CT14 0NW
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Rochester, ME1 1XF
rochester-college.org Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Rose Hill School
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY rosehillschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Russell House School Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU
russellhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hildenborough, TN11 9HN sackvilleschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org
Prep • Day • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rochester, ME1 1TE kings-rochester.co.uk
Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s School
Canterbury, CT2 8HU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Marlborough House School Cranbrook, TN18 4PY
marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Mead School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN meadschool.info
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The New Beacon
Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB newbeacon.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Northbourne Park School Pre-Prep and Nursery Deal, CT14 0NJ
northbournepark.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gravesend, DA12 1NR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Lawrence College Junior School Ramsgate, CT11 7AF slcuk.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Old Palace, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6PH
T: 01435 874642 E: admissions@mayfieldgirls.org W: mayfieldgirls.org Head Teacher: Miss Antonia Beary MA, MPhil (Cantab), PGCE
St Lawrence College Ramsgate, CT11 7AE
slcuk.com See profile liSting
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Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 380 girls Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Day from £5,975, Weekly from £9,550, Full Board from £9,550 per term Exam Results 2012 (%): GCSE A* - A 66%, A Level A*-A 49%
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Michael’s Preparatory School Otford, TN14 5SA
School Philosophy: A Catholic school for girls which welcomes students of all faiths and none, St Leonards-Mayfield School combines extraordinary care and warmth with modern, forward-thinking education.
stmichaels.kent.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Saint Ronan’s
Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ
Open Days: Thursday 19 September 2013, Friday 8 November 2013 Friday 14th March 2014, Tuesday 29 April 2014
saintronans.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Leonards-Mayfield School
stedmunds.org.uk See AdvertiSement
sjcps.org
lorenden.org.uk
Charity Commission Reference No 307072
St Edmund’s School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Faversham, ME13 0EN
Scholarships and Bursaries available call 01323 636831 for details
stdavidscollege.com
St Joseph’s Convent School
Lorenden Preparatory School
• Termly Open Mornings • Excellence in Education • International in flavour, Global perspective
West Wickham, BR4 0QS
Canterbury, CT1 2ES kings-school.co.uk
Mini MoHo Nursery For boys and girls 2 to 4 years Pre-Prep & Junior School For girls 4 to 11 years Senior School and Sixth Form For girls 11 to 18 years
Somerhill Pre-Prep
kings-rochester.co.uk
King’s Rochester Senior School
Inspiring women of the future
Sackville School
St David’s College
Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Rochester Independent College
King’s Rochester Preparatory School Rochester, ME1 1UB
Tel: 01323 644144 www.moirahouse.co.uk
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M25 (J6) and 20 minutes person thereby helping to prepare fortop their life to university with 85% going to onethem in the tier. onfrom a beautiful 80-acre campus, the school forjust a Bursary application Regular Forces is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6) and 20 minutes to university with 85% going to one in the top tier. from Gatwick airport. We run coach services from Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6) and 20 minutes at university and beyond. Bursaries are airport. also available. from Gatwick We run coach services from Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date from Gatwick airport. We run coach services from Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, for receipt of applications for 2014 entrants aged 11+ East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, Excellent results enable all entrants pupils toaged progress for receiptA-level of applications for 2014 11+agedSevenoaks, Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, for receipt of applications for 2014 entrants 11+ Situated on aWesterham, beautiful 80-acre the school Edenbridge, Oxted,campus, Tadworth and Purley. and 13+ is 8 November 2013. Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and to university with to one2013. in the top tier. and 13+ is 8 November 2013. Westerham, Oxted, and Purley. Purley. and85% 13+ isgoing 8 November is just 5Edenbridge, minutes from the M25 (J6) Tadworth and 20 minutes GatwickThe airport. We run coach services from am Entrance is selectiveSaturday at all ages. closing date OPEN MORNING 21The September 9.30 am9.30 tofrom 12.00 talk will OPENSaturday MORNING Saturday 21 September am to pm. 12.00The pm.Headmaster’s The Headmaster’s talk willbe beat at 10.30 10.30 am OPEN MORNING 21 September 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. Headmaster’s talk will be at 10.30 am Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, for receipt of applications for 2014 entrants aged 11+ To to arrange a to visit please contact Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and Purley. Todetails requestor further details or arrange a visit pleasethe contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. andrequest 13+ isfurther 8 November 2013. To request further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. Tel:Email: 01883 admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk 335058 Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 335058 Tel: 01883 335058 Email: School, admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham School, Harestone Valley Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk OPEN MORNING Saturday 21 Road, September 9.30 am to 12.00 The Headmaster’s talk will be at 10.30 am Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA pm. www.caterhamschool.co.uk To request further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher.
SOutH EaSt - Kent • Surrey Sevenoaks Preparatory School Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU
Yardley Court Boys Prep School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
somerhill.org
theprep.org.uk
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU sevenoaksschool.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Solefield Preparatory School Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH solefieldschool.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Somerhill
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Spring Grove School
Prep • Day • Boys
Surrey
aberdourschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ACS Cobham International School acs-schools.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
acs-schools.com
steephill.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sutton Valence Preparatory School
Maidstone, ME17 3RF svs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Egham, TW20 0HS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Godalming, GU8 6AS
aldro.org See AdveRTISemeNT Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Amesbury School
amesburyschool.co.uk
svs.org.uk
Barfield School
Tonbridge School Tonbridge, TN9 1JP
tonbridge-school.co.uk See PROFILe LISTING Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Walthamstow Hall Junior School
Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD
walthomstow-hall.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Walthamstow Hall
Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL
walthomstow-hall.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Wellesley House
Broadstairs, CT10 2DG wellesleyhouse.org See PROFILe LISTING
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
West Lodge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Barrow Hills School Godalming, GU8 5NY barrowhills.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Belmont Preparatory School Dorking, RH5 6LQ belmont-school.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
T: 01580 880413 E: office@vinehallschool.com W: vinehallschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Richard Follett Admissions: Mary-Anne Brightwell E: admissions@vinehallschool.com
Englefield, TW20 0YJ
bishopsgate-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Key facts
Box Hill School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 2-13 years Total pupils: 265, boys 145, girls 120 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: £31 per morning session/ £17.20 per afternoon session (before Early Years funding) Pre-Prep: Day - £2,790 per term Prep: Day from £5,049 per term. Weekly from £ 6,082 per term. Full Boarding from £6,623 per term Entrance Procedure: Taster Day, School report and written assessments (depending on age)
Dorking, RH5 6EA boxhillschool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
bramleyschool.co.uk
Tadworth, KT20 7ST
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
West Wickham, BR4 9HW
Cambridge Tutors College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
ctc.ac.uk
School Philosophy: Set within 47 acres of beautiful countryside on the East Sussex/Kent border, Vinehall School is a traditional Prep School with a 21st century approach. Pupils go on to a wide variety of senior schools at 13+ via CE or scholarship
Croydon, CR0 5SX
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Open Days: Saturday, 28 September, 9.30am – 12noon s
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Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5JL
Bishopsgate School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
wickhamcourt.org
Vinehall School
barfieldschool.com
Bramley School & Nursery
Wickham Court School
Aldenham School, Elstree, Herts WD6 3AJ T 01923 858122 www.aldenham.com
Farnham, GU10 1PB
Sidcup, DA15 7DU westlodge.org.uk
An excellent all round education
Hindhead, GU26 6BL Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Aldenham School (11-18) Entry for Boys & Girls at 11+, 13+, 16+
Aldro School
Sutton Valence School Maidstone, ME17 3HL
Aldenham Prep School (3-11) Entry for Boys & Girls at 3+, 4+, 7+
Cobham, KT11 1BL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Longfield, DA3 7BG
10.00am - 12.30pm
Tadworth, KT20 6AJ
springgroveschool.co.uk
Steephill School
Open Morning 5 October 2013
Aberdour School
ACS Egham International School
Wye, TN25 5EZ
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St Albans School
Queenswood School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, Herts, AL3 4HB
T: 01727 855521 E: hm@st-albans-school.org.uk W: www.st-albans.herts.sch.uk Head Teacher: Andrew Grant Admissions: Jane Roberts, Registrar E: admissions@st-albans.herts.sch.uk
Shepherd’s Way, Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire AL9 6NS
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys 11-18 and girls 16-18 Total pupils: 830, boys 760, girls 70 Type: Day Fees: Senior – Daily from £14,733 per annum Entrance procedure: 11+: Entrance Exam. 13+: Preliminary Assessment, Common Entrance, Competitive Entrance Exam. 16+: interview; offers dependent on GCSE grades
School Philosophy: St Albans School is one of the most ancient educational foundations in Europe. For over a thousand years, young people have been achieving academic distinction here, learning civilised and humane values and developing their character to allow them to play a leading role in the wider world. Open Days: 21 September, 5 October, 9 November, 30 November 2013. 10 May 2014. 16+ evening Tuesday 15 October 2013.
T: 01707 602500 E: go@queenswood.org W: queenswood.org Headmistress: Mrs Pauline Edgar Admissions: Anna Steiger E: admissions@queenswood.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 400 girls Fees: Nursery: Daily n/a. Weekly n/a. Flexi Boarding n/a. Full Boarding n/a. Pre-Prep: Daily n/a. Weekly n/a. Flexi Boarding n/a. Full Boarding n/a. Prep: Daily n/a. Weekly n/a. Flexi Boarding n/a. Full Boarding n/a. Senior: Day girl per term from £6,690. Full Boarding per term from £9,390 Typical class size: Senior: 14-17. Sixth Form: 5-8 Main exit schools: Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Manchester, LSE, Durham, UCL, Imperial College, Exeter, Edinburgh. Faith: Methodist Motto: In hortis reginae Entrance procedure: Entrance exam, entrance interview and report from current school.
School Philosophy: As a boarding community, education at Queenswood is not just about being in a classroom and studying. It is not even just about learning and having a wide choice of co-curricular activities. Queenswood is a real family, where we all know one another and care about one another. We are aiming to prepare the girls for life’s challenges, as well as ensuring that they achieve the best grades. A Queenswoodian is an all-rounder, an organiser, a leader, a superb contributor to house – all qualities which will equip her so well for adult life.
You are warmly invited to our
Senior School Open Morning Saturday 21 September 2013 9.30am to noon (Entry at 13 and 16) HMC – Day, weekly and full boarding Boys and girls 13 to 18 To register please contact: admissions@bedes.org T 01323 843252 or online at bedes.org/openmorning Bede’s Senior School Upper Dicker East Sussex BN27 3QH
bedes.org
St Bede’s is a Charitable Trust which exists to educate young people
Academic Record: A level: 82.0% A*–B; almost half of the girls achieve at least three A*/A grades. (I)GCSE: 61.7% A*–A. Cambridge Pre-U offered in English Literature and History of Art. Extra-curricular: Music is exceptional, with a great diversity of styles, from rock bands to classical chamber groups. There are terrific opportunities for those whose passion is Drama or Dance, and we have wonderful performance facilities. In Sport, several students represent England, while each girl benefits from a rich programme of Sport for All. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Silver Medallists at World Schools Tennis Championships 2013. Helen McCrory (actress); Georgie Thompson and Natalie Pinkham (TV Presenters); Philippa Hall ( Journalist and Sky News Presenter).
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Cumnor House School, Treetops Nursery
Senior â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
cumnorhouse.com
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7LN
Caterham Preparatory School Caterham, CR3 6YB
caterhamprepschool.co.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Caterham School
Caterham, CR3 6YA
caterhamschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Charterhouse
Godalming, GU7 2DX charterhouse.org.uk
Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Boys â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Chinthurst School
Cumnor House School for Boys
South Croydon, CR2 6DA cumnorhouse.com
Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys
Cumnor House School for Girls Purley, CR8 3HB
cumnorhouse.com
Oxshott, KT22 OQQ daneshillschool.co.uk Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
daneshillschool.co.uk
Oxshott, KT22 OJG Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
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Downsend
clfs.surrey.sch.uk
downsend.co.uk
Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Claremont Fan Court School
Duke of Kent School
claremont-school.co.uk See AdvertiSement
dukeofkentschool.org.uk
collingwoodschool.org.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Coworth-Flexlands School Woking, GU24 8TE
coworthflexlands.co.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls â&#x20AC;˘ Boys to 5
Cranleigh Preparatory School Cranleigh, GU6 8QH
cranleigh.org See AdvertiSement Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Cranleigh School
Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ cranleigh.org
Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Cranmore School
West Horsley, KT24 6AT cranmoreprep.co.uk See profile entry
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys
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Dunottar School for Girls Reigate, RH2 7EL
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Edgeborough School Farnham, GU10 3AH edgeborough.co.uk
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Elgin Nursery
Croydon, CR0 6XA elginnursery.co.uk
A co-educational day Preparatory School from age 3 to 13
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Elmhurst School
South Croydon, CR2 7DW elmhurstschool.net
Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys
Englefield Green Montessori Egham, TW20 0UE egmos.com
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Epsom College
Epsom, KT17 4JQ
epsomcollege.org.uk
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Danes Hill School
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Esher, KT10 9LY
South Croydon, CR2 6DH
Tadworth, KT20 5QZ
Ashstead, KT21 1ET
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Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18
OPEN DAY Saturday 28th September 2013 9.30am - 2pm We are an Independent Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls and boys aged 3-18 years offering: A stunning 400 acre, rural setting
Scholarships and bursaries available
Superb modern facilities
Nursery and Prep School on-site
An extensive bus service
All faiths and denominations welcome
For more information please call:
01920 824 247 Old Hall Green, Nr Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 1DS
Open Day
Saturday 5 October 1 - 4pm Come and tour the school, meet staff and girls, and listen to talks by our Headmistress, Mrs Jo-Anne Duncan. The last tours will take place at 3.30 pm.
Please contact our Registrar, Mrs Heather Baim, on 01462 443888 or registrar@princesshelenacollege.co.uk for further information.
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SOutH EaSt - Surrey Feltonfleet School
Hurtwood House School
feltonfleet.co.uk see profile entry
hurtwoodhouse.com
Cobham, KT11 1DR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Frensham Heights
International School of London, Surrey
frenshamheights.org
islschools.org/surrey
Farnham, GU10 4EA
Woking, GU22 8HY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Greenacre School for Girls
King Edward’s School
greenacre.surrey.sch.uk
kesw.org see Advertisement
Banstead, SM7 3RA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Greenfield
Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Woking, GU22 7TP
Kingston Grammar School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
kgs.org.uk see Advertisement
greenfield.surrey.sch.uk
Guildford High School Guildford, GU1 1SJ
guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Hall Grove School Bagshot, GU19 5HZ hallgrove.co.uk
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Halstead Preparatory School for Girls Woking, GU21 4EE
halstead-school.org.uk
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 6PY
Kingswood House School kingswoodhouse.org
Laleham Lea School Purley, CR8 3JJ
lalehamlea.co.uk
Lanesborough School
the-larks.co.uk
Haslemere Preparatory School
Lingfield, RH7 6PH
lingfieldnotredame.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hawley Place School
Little Grove Pre-School
hawleyplace.com
littlegrove.co.uk
Bagshot, GU19 5HZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
The Hawthorns
Guildford, GU5 0NQ
Hazelwood School Oxted, RH8 0QU
hazelwoodschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hoe Bridge Pre-Prep and Preparatory School Old Woking, GU22 8JE hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Homefield Preparatory School Sutton, SM1 2TE
Longacre School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
October Open Days
Lyndhurst School
Thursday 3 October | 9.30am - 12pm Enjoy a tour of the school on a typical York House school day.
longacre.surrey.sch.uk
Camberley, GU15 3NE lyndhurstschool.co.uk
Saturday 5 October | 9.30am - 12pm Tours of the school available 9.30 - 10.00am & 11 - 11.30am. Headmaster’s talk at 10.30am.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Manor House
Little Bookham, KT23 4EN
Bursaries available. IAPS School. Administered by Charitable Trust No. 311076
manorhouseschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
YORK HOUSE SCHOOL Sarratt Road, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire, WD3 4LW
Marymount International School
Tel: 01923 772395 Email: yhsoffice@york-house.com
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
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homefield.sutton.sch.uk
marymountlondon.com see Advertisement
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Co-educational Preparatory Day School | 3 to 13 years
Lingfield Notre Dame
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Oxted, RH8 0AA Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
hawthorns.com
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lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Redhill, RH1 4QJ
www.kentcollege.com
Guildford, GU1 2EL
hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
Outstanding co-education for 3 to 18 year olds
At Kent College we help dreams become a reality!
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Larks
Camberley, GU17 9HU
We can help you achieve your ambition Do drop in!
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hampton Court House
haslemereprep.co.uk
Saturday 5th October 9.00 until 12.30pm
Epsom, KT19 8LG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Haslemere, GU27 2JP
Senior School Open Day
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Leatherhead, KT8 9BS
Aspiration
Dorking, RH5 6NU
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OPEN MORNING
Saturday 5th October 2013
TASTER AFTERNOON & SLEEPOVER Friday 4th October & Saturday 5th October 2013 A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme withina supportive Christian environment. Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 19
Farringtons School
Exploration, Excitement, Achievement Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LRT: 020 8467 0256 www.farringtons.org.uk
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Wellesley House
Because not everything is learnt in a classroom...
17/06/2013 16:27
Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2DG
T: 01843 862991 E: hmsec@wellesleyhouse.net W: wellesleyhouse.org Head Teacher: Simon O’Malley Admissions: Michelle Humphrys
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 7-13 years Total pupils: 145, boys 88 girls 57 Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Prep – Day from £4,995, Weekly from £7,525, Full Boarding from £7,525 per term Entrance procedure: Reports and meeting with Headmaster.
School Philosophy: Wellesley House aims to open up a world of possibilities for each child. Academic excellence, a broad curriculum and the full boarding experience make Wellesley the perfect springboard to some of the UK’s top public schools, with pupils regularly gaining scholarships; 16 in 2013. Open Days: Saturday 5th October 2013 10am to 12pm
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Cobham Hall
Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls aged 11 to 18, in the Kent countryside, close to London, A2/M2 & M25 www.cobhamhall.com | Tel. 01474 823371 autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 107
SOutH EaSt - Surrey Micklefield School
Priory Preparatory School
micklefieldschool.co.uk
priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk
Reigate, RH2 9DU
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Milbourne Lodge School
Reed’s School
milbournelodge.co.uk see profile entry
reeds.surrey.sch.uk
Esher, KT10 9EG
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cobham, KT11 2ES Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Girls
Milton Hall Montessori Nursery
Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School
miltonhall.co.uk
reigategrammar.org
Englefield, TW20 0QT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Reigate, RH2 7RN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Moon Hall College
Reigate Grammar School
moonhallcollege.co.uk
reigategrammar.org
Leigh, RH2 8RE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Moon Hall School
Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ
Reigate, RH2 0QS
Ripley, GU23 6NE ripleycourt.co.uk
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rokeby
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Rowan School
Notre Dame School
rowanprepschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Oakhyrst Grange School Caterham, CR3 6AF
oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Oakwood School Purley, CR8 2AN
oakwoodschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Esher, KT10 0LX
rowanprepschool.co.uk
Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate, RH2 0TD raa-school.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Royal Russell School
Guildford, GU1 3BB rgs-guildford.co.uk
Croydon, CR9 5BX
Croydon, CR0 1AX
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7SH parkhillschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Parkside
Cobham, KT11 3PX
parkside-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Prior’s Field
Godalming, GU7 2RH
T: 01843 572931 E: ah@slcuk.com W: slcuk.com Head Teacher: Mr Antony Spencer Admissions: Ms Alison Hall
Key facts
Guildford, GU2 8BP
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 500, boys 290, girls 210 Type: Day, Boarding Fees: Nursery: from £33 per day Pre-Prep: Day from £2,172 per term Prep: Day from £2,821 per term, Boarding from £7,216 per term Senior: Day from £5,090 per term, Boarding from £9,601 per term Entrance procedure: Visit, report. Scholarships at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+
rydeshill.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Andrew’s School Woking, GU21 4QW
st-andrews.woking.sch.uk
School Philosophy: The School prides itself on academic success, traditional values and a warm and welcoming ambience. Small enough to ensure that individual pupils receive the attention and care they require, but large enough to provide outstanding modern facilities, and with something of a reputation for punching well above its weight in school competitions!
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Catherine’s School Guildford, GU5 0DF
stcatherines.info see Advertisement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Open Days: Junior School: Friday 27 September 2013 Senior School: Saturday 28 September 2013 s
priorsfieldschool.com
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College Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE
royalrussell.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Park Hill School and Nursery
St Lawrence College
Prep • Day • Girls
oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk
oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk
Open Days: Friday 20th September and Saturday 5th October, 9.30am - 12 Noon.
Rowan Preparatory School Upper
Royal Grammar School
Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior
School Philosophy: Cranmore, one of Surrey’s leading independent boys prep schools, offers an unrivalled academic focus plus outstanding sports and music teaching and facilities that encourage the fulfilment of individual potential. See website for top-grade Inspection results.
Esher, KT10 0PJ
Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior South Croydon, CR2 7YN
Gender / Ages: boys 2 1/2-13 years and girls, 2 1/2-4 years Total pupils: 470, boys 460, girls 10 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: £3,300 Junior: £3,500 Senior: £4,200 per term
rokebyschool.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
notredame.co.uk
Key facts
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PB
morehouseschool.co.uk
Cobham, KT11 1HA
T: 01483 280340 E: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk W: cranmoreprep.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Michael Connolly BSc BA MA MEd Admissions: Mrs Helen Perry
Ripley Court School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Farnham, GU10 3AP
Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
moonhallschool.co.uk
More House School
Cranmore School
Banstead, SM7 2AJ
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SOUTH EAST
Open Mornings Saturday 21st September and Wednesday 16th October 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 noon A Co-educational Day, Weekly/Flexi Boarding Prep School, 7-13 years. Set in 40 acres of stunning Surrey countryside, less than 50 minutes from London. Entry points at 7+ and 11+ and intervening years if places available. For further information please contact Fiona Bundock Tel: 01483 542051 Email: fmjb@cranprep.org Cranleigh Preparatory School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QH www.cranprep.org
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SOutH EaSt - Surrey St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep
Sir William Perkin’s School
st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Epsom, KT18 5HE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
swps.org.uk
St David’s School
TASIS The American School in England
stdavidsschool.co.uk
england.tasis.com
Purley, CR8 3AL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Edmund’s School Hindhead, GU26 6BH saintedmunds.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Thorpe, TW20 8TE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Study School
New Malden, KT3 5DP thestudyschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St George’s College
Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School
stgeorgesweybridge.com
surbitonhigh.com
Weybridge, KT15 2QS
Tonbridge School
Chertsey, KT16 9BN
Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1JP
Surbiton, KT6 4SP
Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT
T: 01732 304297 W: www.tonbridge-school.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Tim Haynes Admissions: Mr Andrew Leale E: admissions@tonbridge-school.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Girls
Key facts
St Hilary’s School
Sutton High School
sthilarysschool.com See AdvertiSement
suttonhigh.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St George’s College Weybridge, KT13 8NL
st-georges-college.co.uk
Godalming, GU7 1RZ
Prep • Day • Boys
Surbiton High School surbitonhigh.com
Sutton, SM1 2AX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Ives School
Tormead School
stiveshaslemere.com
Guildford, GU1 2JD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
tormeadschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Haslemere, GU27 2ES
St James Senior Boys’ School
Westward School
stjamesboys.co.uk See AdvertiSement
westwardschool.co.uk
Ashford, TW15 3DZ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
St John’s School
Leatherhead, KT22 8SP
stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Teresa’s School Dorking, RH56ST
stteresasschool.com
Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woldingham, CR3 7YA
woldinghamschool.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Windlesham, GU20 6PF
woodcotehouseschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Seaton House School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk
Sussex - East
Shrewsbury House Preparatory School Surbiton, KT6 6RL
yehudimenuhinschool.co.uk
Notable Achievements and Alumni: Thirty three boys have won Oxbridge places this year; a lower sixth boy has recently won the prestigious Vellacott History Prize, awarded by Peterhouse College, Cambridge University; the 1st VII rugby team were runners-up at the 2013 Rosslyn Park Sevens Festival; members of the Lower School have recently produced the first ever amateur performance of ‘Starlight Express’ in the school’s E M Forster Theatre.
Forest Row, RH18 5JY ashdownhouse.co.uk
Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Shrewsbury Lodge School
Battle Abbey Preparatory School
shrewsburylodge.com
battleabbeyschool.com
Bexhill, TN40 2NH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Open Days: Saturday 5th October 2013 Saturday 15th March 2014. Saturday 10th May 2014 s
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Extra-curricular: Tonbridge School aims to provide an unsurpassed education of excellence and breadth. Involvement in sport, music, art, drama and many other activities underpins a culture of creativity, innovation and excellence. The CoCurricular programme also provides opportunities for service to others, and the development of self-reliance and leadership skills.
Ashdown House Preparatory School
Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Academic Record: Tonbridge School has a formidable academic reputation. This is achieved by high quality teachers, assisted by dedicated support staff, who together foster a broad curriculum for able boys. In recent years over 75% of A level results and over 90% of GCSE results have been graded at A* or A.
Cobham, KT11 3QQ
shrewsburyhouse.net
Esher, KT10 9EA
A well-established house system at the heart of the school fosters a strong sense of belonging. Tonbridge seeks to celebrate its distinctive mixture of boarders and day boys; this helps to create a unique broadening and deepening of opportunity. Tonbridgians should enter into the adult world with the knowledge and self-belief to fulfil their own potential and to become leaders in their chosen field.
Woodcote House
Yehudi Mednuhin School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
School Philosophy: The school aims to provide a caring and enlightened environment in which the talents of each individual flourish. We encourage boys to be creative, tolerant and to strive for academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Respect for tradition and an openness to innovation are equally valued.
Woldingham School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Sutton, SM2 5LH
Gender / Ages: boys, 13-18 years Total pupils: boys 780 Type: Boarding and Day Fees: Senior – Daily from £8,534 per term Flexi Boarding from £11,379 per term Full Boarding from £11,379 per term Typical class size: Senior – 18, Sixth Form – 10 Main exit schools: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Bristol, Durham Motto: Deus Dat Incrementum Entrance procedure: Entry into Year 9 entry is via the Tonbridge School pre-test, usually sat in Year 6 or 7, after which offers will be made which are conditional upon passing Common Entrance in Year 8. Entry into Year 12 is via a November entry exam in an applicant’s chosen A level subjects.
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SOUTH EAST
Dunottar School
Bringing out ‘‘ the best in boys’’
High Trees Road, Reigate, Surrey
A day in the life of Aldro... come and see for yourself OPEN MORNING •Saturday 5 October •11:00am–12:30pm If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact the Admissions Manager on 01483 409019 or email: admissions@aldro.org
Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org
Co-ed day and boarding school for 11-18 year olds
OPEN MORNINGS Sat 14 September Thurs 10 October Sat 9 November 9:45AM
l 99% International Baccalaureate
pass rate since 2004 l 77% of GCSE grades at A*-B
across all subjects l wide range of scholarships
available l nurturing house system with
W
e warmly invite you to
one of our Open Mornings
outstanding pastoral care l weekly and occasional boarding
and a flexible day
(please arrive in good time). To book
l 100 acres of beautiful parkland
your place, please call Jacky or Yvonne
l easy rail links - 3 mins walk,
on 01428 686735. We very much look
on mainline from Waterloo
forward to meeting you.
email admissions@kesw.org visit www.kesw.org
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T: 01737 761945 W: dunottarschool.com Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Matthews BSC Hons (Sheffield) PGCE (Liverpool) Admissions: Mrs Sue Edwards E: info@dunottarschool.com
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 300 Type: Day Fees: Senior – Day from £4,700 per term Typical class size: Senior – 14, Sixth Form – maximum 12 Faith: non-denominational but based on Christian values Motto: ‘I give that you may give’ Entrance procedure: Entrance examination and interview
School Philosophy: Dunottar develops the strengths of every girl to achieve her maximum. We provide inspiring teaching across a broad and balanced curriculum so that every girl develops a love of learning and a desire for success. The girls build their confidence and self-esteem and grow a strong emotional intelligence. We provide excellent pastoral care in a supportive environment. Each girl is valued as an individual and as a member of the school community. This successful combination of academic excellence and a strong, supportive family atmosphere ensures that Dunottar girls become confident and articulate young women, ready to take on the exciting challenges the future will bring them. Academic Record: Dunottar students have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate at A Level since 2010. The school’s recent Outstanding inspection report noted our inspiring teaching. Last year, 100% of Upper Sixth leavers gained a place at their first choice university. Extra-curricular: Morning, noon or evening there’s something to keep Dunottar girls busy whether their interest is science, art, drama, dance, sport or our popular Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Whatever their interest, girls are spoilt for choice with so many opportunities to get involved. This is a very exciting time in the life of Dunottar School as we join the Reigate Grammar Group of Schools. This move has been agreed after full consultation with our parents and with the backing of the staff and girls, the very community who make Dunottar the unique and very special school it is, and will continue to be. Being a relatively small independent school, this move will bring significant benefits and opportunities, in addition to providing choice for families across the Surrey and Sussex. Dunottar will continue to run as a separate school, indeed a separate registered charity, whilst retaining the warm, supportive and friendly atmosphere that girls have benefited from since the school’s founding. Open Days: Saturday 5th October from 10am to 12 noon. Prospective parents are always welcome to visit. Please contact Mrs Sue Edwards to arrange an appointment.
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SOutH EaSt - Surrey • Sussex - East Battle Abbey School Battle, TN33 0AD
battleabbeyschool.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bede’s Preparatory School Eastbourne, BN20 7XL stbedesschool.org See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bede’s School
Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH stbedesschool.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bellerbys College, Brighton Brighton, BN1 4LF bellerbys.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bricklehurst Manor Wadhurst, TN5 7EL bricklehurst.co.uk
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton & Hove High School Junior School Hove, BN3 6NH bhhs.gdst.net
Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls
Brighton & Hove High School Brighton, BN1 3AT
bhhs.gdst.net See profile entry
Eastbourne Montessori School
Eastbourne, BN21 1NP
eastbournemontessorischool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Frewen College
frewencollege.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Greenfields School
Forest Row, RH18 5JD greenfieldsschool.com
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lancing College Hove, BN3 6LU
lancingprep.co.uk
Lewes Old Grammar School oldgrammar.e-sussex.sch.uk
moirahouse.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Tuesday 8th October 7.30pm
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
For further details contact: Tel 020 8546 5875
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton College Brighton, BN2 0AL
brightoncollege.org.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Eastbourne College Eastbourne, BN21 4JY
eastbourne-college.co.uk See AdvertiSement
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england’s Independent School of the Year 2011-12
Lewes, BN7 3EY
england’s Headmaster of the Year 2012-13
northease.co.uk
TaTler
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Brighton, BN2 5RQ roedean.co.uk
Sacred Heart School
OPEN MORNINGS
Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ
‘e school everyone’s talking about’ TaTler 2013
College (11+, 13+, 16+) Saturday 28th September Pre-Prep and Prep (3+ to 10+ entry) Saturday 5th October
sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Andrew’s Prep
Eastbourne, BN20 7RP standrewsprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Aubyns School Brighton, BN2 7JN
staubynsschoolbrighton.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Day, weekly and full boarding
St Christopher’s School
Contact 01273 258490 or registrar@brightoncollege.net www.brightoncollege.net
Hove, BN3 4AD
stchristophershove.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
s
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
19/8/13
newlands-school.com See AdvertiSement
brightoncollege.org.uk
brightoncollege.org.uk
registrar@kgs.org.uk www.kgs.org.uk
Seaford, BN25 4NP
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Brighton, BN2 0EU
Independent School - Aug 2013:Layout 1
Newlands School
Roedean School
Brighton College Prep School
6th Form Information evening
Eastbourne, BN20 7TE
Brighton College Pre-Prep School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
A Level Forum
Moira House Girls School
Northease Manor School
Brighton, BN2 5JF
Saturday 28th September 10.00am – 12.30pm
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton & Hove Montessori School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Thursday 26th September 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Lewes, BN7 1XS
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
brighton-montessori.org.uk
Open Events
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Brighton, BH1 6FB
Independent and co-educational for ages 11 - 18 years
Nr Rye, TN31 6NL
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SOUTH EAST
Milbourne Lodge
Feltonfleet School
Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1DR
T: 01932 862 264 E: office@feltonfleet.co.uk W: feltonfleet.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Alastair G Morrison Admissions: Mrs Sue Lewin E: admissions@feltonfleet.co.uk
43 Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey Kt10 9Eg
T: 01372 462737 E: admin@milbournelodge.co.uk W: milbournelodge.co.uk Headmaster: Stephen Ilett Admissions: Helen Winder - Registrar
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 185 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep: £3,330-£3,465 Prep: £3,805-£4,150 per term Scholarships and Bursaries available Entrance procedure: Entry to Pre-Prep non-selective. Admissions test for Prep school
School Philosophy: At Milbourne Lodge we pride ourselves on our traditional values, combined with a modern outlook. We are ambitious for all of our pupils and as a long standing school with a rich heritage, we celebrate the pursuits and qualities which make us ‘uniquely Milbourne’. Open Days: Friday Sept 27th 2013, Friday Feb 7th 2014, Friday May 9th 2014
facts KeyKey facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 383, boys 228, girls 155
School(s): Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: Daily from £1,840 Gender: Co-Ed Pre-Prep: Daily from £3,440 Prep: Daily from £5,060, Flexi from £5,570, Full Total pupils: 1611 £6,995 per term Boarding from Entrance procedure: is 705 no entrance examination for children joining the Boys: 906 (3-18 years)There Girls: (3-18 years) school at aged three. For older pupils seeking admission, tests are used to Admissions: School Exam, Interview assess pupils’ suitability the school. Type: Day,the Weekly, Flexi, FullforBoarding SchoolClass Philosophy: High –quality teaching, excellent Average Size: Prep 20, Senior – 16, Sixth pastoral Form –care 2-12and outstanding facilities underpin the unique and nurturing family atmosphere at Faith: Anglican Feltonfleet, where every child is encouraged to attain high standards in their NURSERY – Day Fees: from £2,200 per term learning, develop confidence in their abilities and adopt a positive attitude PRE PREPlearning, – Day Fees: £1,995The per term recent ISI Inspection Report towards living from and leading. school’s PREP – Day Fees: from £3,170 per term highlights the school’s excellence in all areas of educational provision. Weekly Boarding: from £4,620 per term Open Days: Sat 28th Sept 2013, Fri 28th Feb, Sat 10th May Full Boarding: from £6,330 per term and Sat 27th Sept 2014, 9.30am-12 noon SENIOR – Day Fees: from £4,500 per term Weekly Boarding: from £6,330 per term Full Boarding: from £8,645 per term Sixth Form Entry: Yes Exam Type: A level, IB Exam Results (%): GCSE: A*/A – 61%; A Level: A*/A – 80% Higher Education (%): Overall: 99%; Oxbridge: 3%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 66% Special Educational Needs: Mild Name of Prep School: Bromsgrove Prep School Notable Alumni: AE Housman, Poet; Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham; Sir Iain Carmichael, Actor; Nicholas Evans, Author; Olivia Safe, Opera singer; Ben Foden, England Rugby
Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls aged 11 to 18
• Experience teaching the IB Diploma for over 30 years
• Scholarships and bursaries available • Multilingualism: up to 9 languages taught
• Exclusive pre-IB Middle Years Programme • Nurture and support: girls gain excellent results
• Internationalism: over 40 nationalities, yet one shared mission
• Places achieved at top Universities worldwide
• All faiths welcome
Please contact: admissions@marymountlondon.com www.marymountlondon.com Tel: 020 8949 0571 George Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7PE.
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SOutH EaSt - Sussex - East â&#x20AC;˘ Sussex - West St Leonards-Mayfield School
Great Walstead School
mayfieldgirls.org See PROFILe LISTING
greatwalstead.co.uk See PROFILe LISTING
Mayfield, TN20 6PH
Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL
Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Girls
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Handcross Park School
skippershill.com
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Mayfield, TN20 6HR
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Vinehall
Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL
vinehallschool.info See OuR PROFILe LISTING Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Sussex - West Ardingly College
Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ ardingly.com See AdveRTISemeNT
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Brambletye School
East Grinstead, RH19 3PD brambletye.co.uk
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Broadwater Manor School Worthing, BN14 8HU
broadwatermanor.co.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital School Horsham, RH13 0LJ
christs-hospital.org.uk Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Copthorne Preparatory School
Copthorne, RH10 3HR copthorneprep.co.uk
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
handcrossparkschool.co.uk
Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS hppc.co.uk
Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Lancing College
Lancing, BN15 0RW
lancingcollege.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Chichester, PO18 9AB
dorsethouseschool.com Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Farlington School
Horsham, RH12 3PN farlingtonschool.net
Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Girls
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Chichester, PO18 9AN oakwoodschool.co.uk
01444 893000
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Our Lady of Sion School Junior
www.ardingly.com
Worthing, BN11 1RE
sionschool.org.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
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Our Lady of Sion School Senior Worthing, BN11 4BL sionschool.org.uk
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Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed
Prebendal School
Chichester, PO19 1RT
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Pulborough, RH20 1PB
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Lavant House School
cottesmoreschool.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Dorset House
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Pennthorpe School
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Cottesmore School
Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU
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Imperiously positioned on the cliffs high above the fishing village of Port Soller, the newly opened Jumeirah combines contemporary luxury with breathtaking sea and mountain views. A frequent shuttle service (or a 15 minute walk) will take you to the beach, village shops and marina. There are two superb restaurants, two outdoor swimmimg pools and an indoor pool housed within the large spa complex. A kids club provides entertainment for ages 4 to 12. Each of the hotel’s 120 rooms is very spacious and has a French balcony or terrace.
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Borgo Scopeto Relais **** Superior
Set against a dramatic backdrop of rolling Chianti countryside and overlooking the city of Siena, this beautiful historic property has retained a unique ambience of peace and tranquillity. The excellent facilities include two swimming pools, tennis courts and a wellness centre, whilst the surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and cycling.
6 nights for the price of 4 in October - price from £2,996 for a family of four, saving £915
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Westbourne House School
slindoncollege.co.uk
westbournehouse.org
Arundel, BN18 0RH Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
Sompting Abbots Preparatory School
Sompting, BN15 OAZ somptingabbotts.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chichester, PO20 2BH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Windlesham House School
With the cost of university higher than ever, why not do a 1 year, full time course which offers REAL career potential?
Washington, RH20 4AY windlesham.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Towers Convent School Steyning, BN44 3TF
towers.w-sussex.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Flexi • Girls • Boys
Earn 2 of the world’s world top rated practical cookery qualifications by completing our 1 year course at the Tante Marie Culinary Academy.
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SOUTH EAST
Our Lady of Sion School
Great Walstead School
Independent Interdenominational Day School for Boys and Girls Aged 3 to 19 Years Headmaster: Michael Scullion J.P. M.A B.Ed.
East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2QL T: 01444 483528 E: registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk W: greatwalstead.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Colin Baty Admissions: Mrs Fiona Clutton
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 2 1/2 to 13 years Total pupils: 434, boys 268, girls 166 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly Boarding Fees: Nursery: based on 1 day each week from £295. Pre-prep: from £2,325, Prep: from £4,160 Flexi from £29 per night, Full Boarding from £885 per term Entrance procedure: Please see the school website for details.
School Philosophy: Our vision at Great Walstead School is to inspire all our pupils to achieve their potential in all areas, through the support and dedication of our staff in a caring Christian environment. Open Days: 4th & 5th October starting at 10am. To register please email registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk, or call the school on 01444 483528, or visit our website www.greatwalstead.co.uk
Contact us to arrange a tour of the school: Gratwicke Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BL 01903 228638 (Admissions) admissions@sionschool.org.uk www.sionschool.org.uk Twitter: @SionSchool Our Lady of Sion School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Whitgift. One of Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools for boys
excellent academic results
For further details,
more than 200 Oxbridge entrants in the past ten years · IB average score 39.3pts
please contact the
unrivalled sporting success 75 national titles in the past two years · 40 sports available
professional creative connections concerts with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
unsurpassed curriculum
Admissions Office at admissions@whitgift.co.uk telephone 020 8688 9222 Whitgift School Haling Park South Croydon
IB, Bilingual IB, A Level or BTEC · ten languages offered, including Mandarin Chinese
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exciting range of co-curricular activities
United Kingdom
80 diverse clubs and societies from astronomy to wakeboarding
(15 minutes to Central London, 30 minutes to Gatwick)
Whitgift. An outstanding education for over 400 years.
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SOUTH EAST
KEW COLLEGE
Unlocking the potential of 3 to 11 year olds
“My children can’t wait to get into school every morning” Parent of pupils aged 5, 7 and 11
Head: Mrs Marianne Austin BSc (Hons) MA (Hons) ACA PGCE 24 - 26 Cumberland Road Kew, Surrey, TW9 3HQ Telephone: 020 8940 2039 enquiries@kewcollege.com
Established 60 years ago, Kew College is an independent school for children aged between 3 and 11. The ISI inspection in October 2010 concluded that ‘standards are exceptionally high in all aspects of English and Mathematics’ and that ‘pupils’ personal development and the school’s arrangements for welfare, health and safety are outstanding’. Kew College is an IAPS school accredited by the Independent Schools Council.
www.kewcollege.com
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An exceptional education Contact our Admissions Officer for more details on 01273 465805 or visit our website
www.lancingcollege.co.uk Tel 01273 465805
West Sussex BN15 0RW
A LEADING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 13 TO 18
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South West
Cornwall Truro
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Devon
Bruton
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Somerset
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Tiverton
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Teigmouth
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Blandford Forum
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Winscombe
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Bristol
Cardiff
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Wiltshire
Wimborne
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Calne
Sherborne
9 Leweston School 10 Sherborne Preparatory School 11 Sherborne School for Girls
Gloucestershire Bristol
12 Badminton School
22 St margaret’s Preparatory 23 St mary’s Calne
Devizes
24 Dauntsey’s School
Salisbury
25 Chafyn Grove 26 Godolphin School 27 Sandroyd School
Stroud
13 Beaudesert Park School
Truro Prep School
Truro School
Highertown, Truro TR1 3QN
Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH
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T: 01872 272616 E: enquiries@truroprep.com W: truroprep.com Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Lovett Admissions: Helen Lahera E: admissions@truroprep.com Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 240, boys 144, girls 96 Type: Day, Boarding for weekly, full and flexi Fees: Nursey: Day from £369 Pre-Prep: Day from £2,765 Prep: Day from £3,665 Entrance procedure: Age 3 or 4 is non-selective. Age 5 onwards taster day.
School Philosophy: We are committed to a partnership between school and home that is based on openness and trust where the values and aspirations of each are mutually reinforcing. Open Days: You are invited to an informal tour with the Headmaster on every Wednesday morning during term time at 11am.
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T: 01872 272763 E: enquiries@truroschool.com W: truroschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Gordon-Brown Admissions: Jayne Grigg E: jeg@truroschool.com Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years. Total pupils: 769, boys 487, girls 282 Type: Day, Boarding for weekly, full and flexi Fees: Day from £4,070. Week from £6,685. Flexi Boarding from £59 per night. Full Boarding from £7,560 Entrance procedure: Please see website details.
School Philosophy: We believe that academic excellence is an important part of human excellence, and we aspire to develop confident, tolerant and enthusiastic children who enjoy working with others and are ready to influence the world. Open Days, Sixth Form: Wednesday 9th October, 5.30pm-8.30pm Whole School: Saturday 19th October, 9.30am-12.30pm
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SOUTH WEST
St Mary’s Shaftesbury
School Philosophy: St Mary’s offers an inspiring environment in which girls thrive academically and socially. The pastoral care is outstanding and the friendly atmosphere and warm welcome adds to the community feel of the school. Whilst being forward thinking in approach, there is a strong commitment to traditional values with every girl inspired to reach her potential and achieve a fulfilling and all round education. The school’s mission and ethos is based on ‘all that a girl is and could become’. All talents are nurtured and girls leave as happy, self-confident and successful individuals.
Academic Record: 2012, St Mary’s achieved success in all areas, particularly at A Level with 94% of leavers gaining places at their first choice university. Extra-curricular: St Mary’s has an excellent reputation for ‘Value Added’; girls are given every opportunity to develop new skills and take on new challenges through a varied programme of clubs, societies and weekend activities. Sport, music, art and drama are all flourishing.
St Mary’s School, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9LP
T: 01747 857111 E: registrar@st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk W: st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk Headmaster: Mr Richard James Admissions: Mrs Sally Awdry
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 Total pupils: 320 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Day from £5,295, Full Boarding from £7,722 Main feader schools: All Hallows, Broomwood Hall, Chafyn Grove, Farleigh, Finton House, Hanford, Knighton House, Leadenhall, Port Regis and Sandroyd. Faith: Catholic Entrance procedure: Own Entrance Exam day at beginning of January
Open Days: Saturday 5 October and Friday 15 November 2013
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independent minds
A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, offering an outstanding all-round education.
Scholarships available at 11+ & 13+
Come to an Open Day: Sat 5 October & Fri 15 November T: 01747 857111 or visit www.st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
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Channel Islands
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Guernsey, GY1 2PY
Tiverton, EX16 4DN
Elizabeth College elizabethcollege.gg
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
The Ladies’ College Guernsey, GY1 1RW ladiescollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
blundells.org See PROFILe eNTRY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bramdean School Exeter, EX1 2QR
bramdeanschool.co.uk
St George’s Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
stgeorgesprep.co.uk
Exeter Cathedral School
Jersey, JE3 7DB
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Michael’s Preparatory School Jersey, JE2 7UG
stmichaelsschool.je Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Victoria College Jersey, JE1 4HT
victoriacollege.je Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Cornwall
GEMS Bolitho School Penzance, TR18 4JR bolithoschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Polwhele House School
Exeter, EX1 1HX
Exeter School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Exeter College Exeter, EX4 4JS exe-coll.ac.uk
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tavistock, PL19 0JS
Tavistock, PL19 0HZ Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk
Hayle, TR27 4HY stpirans.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Truro High School for Girls Truro, TR1 2HU trurohigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Truro School
Truro, TR1 1TH
truroschool.com See PROFILe eNTRY
Bideford, EX39 3LY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Maynard School Exeter, EX1 1SJ maynard.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Mount House School Tavistock, PL19 9JL
mounthouse.devon.sch.uk
Plymouth College Prep
Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13 IndependentExcellent boarding and day schoolresults for girls aged 7 to 13 academic
plymouthcollege.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Plymouth College Plymouth, PL4 6RN
plymouthcollege.com
Truro Prep School
St Christopher’s School
truroprep.com
st-christophers.devon.sch.uk
Totnes, TQ9 6PF
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
01258 860 219 office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk
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Plymouth, PL1 3JL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
HANFORD HANFORD HANFORD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Truro, TR1 3QN
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kingsley School
St Piran’s School
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kellycollegeprep.com
roselyonschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: We believe we’re a leading school because we blend the best traditional values with a forward-looking, modern approach to education. We prepare our pupils for life in a globalised, technological environment.
Kelly College Preparatory School
Par, PL24 2HZ
stjosephscornwall.co.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-19 years Total pupils: 535, boys 321, girls 214 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery – by application. Pre-Prep – Day from £2,250. Prep: Day from £2,550, Flexi from £2,875, Full Boarding from 7 years old £3,350. Senior: Day from £3,550, Flexi from £3,600, Full Boarding from £4,200 per term Entrance procedure: by school reports and assessment test.
exeterschool.org.uk
kellycollege.com
Launceston, PL15 8HN
Key facts
Exeter, EX2 4NS
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s School
T: 01626 774138 E: enquiries@trinityschool.co.uk W: trinityschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Tim Waters Admissions: Miss Charlotte Hewitt E: registrar@trinityschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kelly College
Roselyon School
Buckeridge Road,Teignmouth, Devon, Tq13 0BT
exetercs.org
Truro, TR4 9AE
polwhelehouse.co.uk
Trinity School
Blundell’s School
01258 860 219 Blandford, office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk Child Okeford, Dorset DT11 8HN www.hanfordschool.co.uk Child Dorset DT11 8HN 01258Okeford, 860www.hanfordschool.co.uk 219 Blandford, office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk 01258 860 219 office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk www.hanfordschool.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com www.hanfordschool.co.uk
Day & Boarding for Girls aged 2 - 18 Forces discounts available
To register your interest or arrange an appointment: T 01749 814400 E admissions@brutonschool.co.uk
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SOutH WESt - Devon • Dorset St John’s International School
Canford School
stjohnsdevon.co.uk
canford.com See AdveRTISemeNT
Sidmouth, EX10 8RG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Peter’s School
Castle Court School
stpetersprep.co.uk
castlecourt.com
Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU
Wimborne, BH21 3RF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Shebbear College
Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Shebbear, EX21 5HJ
shebbearcollege.co.uk
Clayesmore School clayesmore.com See AdveRTISemeNT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stover School
Wimborne, BH21 7AF
Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG stover.co.uk
Dumpton School dumpton.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hanford School
Trinity School
hanfordschool.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY trinityschool.co.uk
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
West Buckland School Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
International College, Sherborne School sherborne-ic.net
Knighton House
Dorset
knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bay Tree Montessori Bournemouth, BH9 1JA
montessorieducation.co.uk/baytree Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN leweston.co.uk See PROFILe eNTRY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ miltonabbey.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Park School parkschool.co.uk
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Montessori Centre
Bournemouth, BH1 1RP
bournemouthmontessori.co.uk/ nursery Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Mary’s School
Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP
Notable Achievements and Alumni: 2013 English Speaking Union national Public Speaking champions and South West winners of Engineering in Schools scheme as well as individual and group awards at regional and national competitions. National, regional and county representation and champions in many sports. Past pupils include Professor A V Hill (Nobel Prize winner) and Sir Christopher Ondaatje (author).
st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk See PROFILe LISTINg & AdveRTISemeNT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
bryanston.co.uk See PROFILe eNTRY
sherborneprep.org See AdveRTISemeNT
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Open Days: Saturday 28 September: senior school morning at 10.00am; prep school afternoon at 1.30pm. Please ring to reserve a place. Individual visits on other days always welcome. s
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Extra-curricular: The extra-curriculum programme is extensive (rated excellent in 2013 ISI report) and enriched by many trips and expeditions. It encompasses creative, sporting, spiritual, academic and practical activities, while personal development is fostered through CCF, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, Young Enterprise, inter-house debating, musical and other internal and external competitions.
portregis.com
Sherborne Preparatory School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Academic Record: A broad, challenging and stimulating range of academic subjects are offered, supported by a rich programme of lectures, conference and visits (rated excellent in 2013 ISI report). GCSE: 94% A* - C, 55% A* - A; A level: 82% A* - C, 65% A* - B. 90% of pupils go onto higher education.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX
School Philosophy: Blundell’s supports and guides young people to achieve their very best in whatever sphere they choose, providing ‘roots’ for security, based on friendship, respect for others and personal values; and ‘wings’ to succeed in the challenging world beyond school, based on self-confidence and a sense of excitement. The 2013 ISI report judged Blundell’s to be excellent or good in every category, noting an excellent rapport between teachers and pupils; this is at the heart of the school’s outstanding pastoral care, high academic standards and great sense of teamwork.
Milton Abbey School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, Senior School 11 – 18; Prep School 3 - 11 Total pupils: 783, boys 449, girls 334 Type: Prep School Day; Senior School Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery – from £1,940. Pre-Prep – Day from £2,475. Prep – Day from £3,360. Senior – Day from £5,045, Weekly Boarding from £7,705, Flexi Boarding from £5,640, Full Boarding from £8,825 per term Typical class size: Prep – 16, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 10 Faith: Church of England. Motto: Pro Patria Populoque (For the country and the people). Entrance procedure: School exam, common entrance, interview.
Blandford, DT11 0PY
Poole, BH14 9JY
bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk
Key facts
Sherborne, DT9 4EZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
montessorieducation.co.uk/ ashleycross
T: 01884 252543 E: info@blundells.org W: blundells.org Head Teacher: Prep school: Andy Southgate BA Ed (Hons) Senior school: Nicola Huggett MA (Oxon) Admissions: Mrs Tracy Frankpitt
Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Senior • Boarding • Co-Ed
Poole, BH14 OJU
Tiverton, Devon EX16 4DN
Blandford, DT11 8HN
westbuckland.devon.sch.uk
Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Blundell’s
Wimborne, BH21 3AD
www.independentschoolparent.com
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Leweston School
Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6EN
“Recognising the Uniqueness of Every Child” ISI Inspection
T: 01963 211010 E: admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk W: leweston.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Adrian Aylward M.A. Oxon., PGCE Admissions: Mrs Chiara Damant
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys 2-11 years and girls 2-18 years Total pupils: 324, boys 18, girls 306 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day from £4,015, Weekly Boarding from £5,160, Full Boarding from £6,115 per term Entrance procedure: School Entrance Exam or Scholarship
School Philosophy: Situated in 46 acres of stunning Dorset parkland, Leweston offers an academic education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring... Visit us to find out more.
To find out more please contact the Registrar, Aurora Mercer 01935 810911
Open Days: Friday 4th October 2013, Monday 5th May 2014, 9.45am-1pm
HAZLEGROVE
...making the most of childhood
“If Hazlegrove is a child’s first-ever experience of school life, then all we can say is: ‘Lucky child.’”
Tatler Schools Guide 2013
Co-education from 21/2 years with Ofsted “Outstanding” boarding available from 7 years
Hazlegrove, Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7JA www.independentschoolparent.com
To visit, call Fiona O’Neill on 01963 442606 autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 125
SOutH WESt - Dorset • Gloucestershire Sherborne School
Bristol Grammar School
sherborne.org
bristolgrammarschool.co.uk
Sherborne, DT9 3AP Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, DT9 3QN
sherborne.com See ADVeRTISeMeNT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Butcombe, Clifton College Pre-Preparatory School Bristol, BS8 3EZ
cliftoncollegeuk.com/butcombe Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dorchester, DT1 1EB sunninghillprep.co.uk
Cheltenham College Junior School
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
cheltenhamcollege.org
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Talbot Heath School Trust Ltd Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ talbotheath.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Thornlow Preparatory School Weymouth, DT4 0SA thornlow.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Willow Lodge Montessori School and Baby Nursery Poole, BH16 6JE
willowlodgeschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Yarrells School
Upton, BH16 5EU yarrells.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Gloucestershire Airthrie School
Cheltenham, GL53 7AB Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
The Cheltenham Ladies’ College Cheltenham, GL50 3EP cheltladiescollege.org
Bristol, BS8 3HE
cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Clifton College Bristol, BS8 3JH
cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk
Bristol, BS8 3JD
Cheltenham, GL53 7PX
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Colston’s School colstons.bristol.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Dean Close Preparatory School
Beaudesert Park School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
berkhampsteadschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bredon School
Nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH bredonschool.org
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Our aim is that Bryanstonians will leave as well-balanced 18-year-olds, ready to go out into the wider world, to lead happy and fulfilling lives and to contribute, positively and generously. We believe a school can have no more joyful, dynamic ambition.
Cheltenham, GL51 6QS
Academic Record: GCSE: A*/A - 57%; A Level: A*/A - 52% Higher Education (%): Overall: 97%; Oxbridge: 5-10%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 68%; Overseas: 5%
deanclose.org.uk
Dean Close School
Extra-curricular: Extra-curricular activity at Bryanston is treated as carrying real significance for the full development of the pupil. We offer more than 100 different activities so that all pupils can find out what they are good at and what they are not so good at, and can learn from both alongside their friends.
Cheltenham, GL51 6HE deanclose.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Notable Alumni: Sir Terence Conran; Jasper Conran; Sebastian Conran; Ben Fogle; Emilia Fox; Lucian Freud; Sir Howard Hodgkin; Nigel Barker; Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, former President of the Supreme Court; Frederick Sanger, double Nobel Laureate; Sir John Eliot Gardiner; Sir Mark Elder.
The Downs School Bristol, BS48 1PF
thedownsschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fairfield School Bristol, BS48 3PD
Open Days: No open days but small group visits take place every week during term time.
fairfieldschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • 6th Form • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Education is not about moulding, nor are children end products. We believe that education is an exciting process, organic and ongoing; that pupils learn better actively, growing up in secure surroundings, than if passively taught; that to lead successful lives, at school and beyond, each needs to be prepared to give of his or her own talents and to value those of others.
Bristol, BS16 1BJ
badmintonschool.co.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk See PRofIle lISTINg
School Philosophy: It is a truism that education is what is left when you have forgotten what you were taught, but the key ingredients of a fine education do not change. At Bryanston they are about planting the roots of the child in the right soil, nurturing that child through the ups and downs of adolescence, feeding that child with brain, body and soul food, and encouraging them to be the person they can be.
cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper
Angel Day Nursery
Stroud, GL6 9AF
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 13-18 years Total pupils: 678, boys 392, girls 286 Type: Full Boarding, Day Fees: Full Boarding: £10,738 per term Typical class size: Senior – 14, Sixth Form – 9 Faith: Church of England but all faiths welcome Motto: Et nova et vetera Entrance procedure: Common Entrance, Interview
Clifton College Preparatory School
Clifton High School
Bristol, BS9 3BA
Key facts
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Badminton School
T: 01258 452411 (main) 01258 484633 (admissions) W: bryanston.co.uk Head Teacher: Ms Sarah Thomas BA Admissions: Mrs Sue Birkill E: admissions@bryanston.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cheltenham, GL50 2NY
angeldaynursery.co.uk
Blandford, Dorset DT11 0PX
cheltenhamcollege.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
airthrie-school.co.uk
Bryanston
Bristol, BS8 1SR
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH WEST
A world~class education in the heart of Bristol
Badminton nurtures intellectual curiosity and challenges enquiring minds in a supportive community. Our girls’ enthusiasm for the arts, sport and their many activities keeps the School vibrant – come and see for yourself! To find out more, contact our Admissions team on 0117 905 5271 or email admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. BS9 3BA
Open Mornings held in October and May 11 – 18 girls boarding and day Outstanding examination results Exceptional pastoral care Extensive extra-curricular programme Excellent transport links to London www.sherborne.com
www.badmintonschool.co.uk
New boarding house for 11 - 13s now open
Less pressure cooking more warming up potential and dishing up success With plenty of chances to let off a little steam...
Experience the flavour of Clayesmore OPEN DAY - 28th September 2013
“Caring, happy and successful across all ability levels”
To come and taste the difference in Dorset call: Prep 01747 813203 Senior 01747 812122 www.clayesmore.com
The Good Schools Guide www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOutH WESt - Gloucestershire • Somerset Hatherop Castle Preparatory School Cirencester, GL7 3NB hatheropcastle.co.uk
Westonbirt School Tetbury, GL8 8QG
westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Hopelands School
Wycliffe School
hopelands.org.uk
wycliffe.co.uk
Stonehouse, GL10 2AD Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King’s School
Gloucester, GL1 2BG thekingsschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kitebrook House
Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP kitebrookhouse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Somerset
All Hallows Preparatory School Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF
allhallows.somerset.sch.uk Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bridgwater College Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ bridgwater.ac.uk
Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
qehbristol.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Bruton School for Girls
The Red Maids’ Junior School
brutonschool.co.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Bristol, BS8 1JX
Bristol, BS9 4DP Prep • Day • Girls
The Red Maids’ School
Chilton Cantelo School
redmaids.bristol.sch.uk
chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk
Bristol, BS9 3AW
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Redland High School for Girls Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
clevedonmontessorischool.co.uk
rendcombcollege.org.uk
downside.co.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Cheltenham, GL53 9RP richardpate.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rose Hill Westonbirt School
Bath, BA3 4RJ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hazlegrove
Yeovil, BA22 7JA
hazlegrove.co.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Tetbury, GL8 8QG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King Edward’s Junior School
rhwestonbirt.co.uk
St Edward’s Junior School Cheltenham, GL53 6NR stedwards.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Edward’s Senior School Cheltenham, GL53 8EY stedwards.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tockington Manor Bristol, BS32 4NY
Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF
T: 01453 832072 E: enquiries@beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk W: beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk Head Teacher: James Womersley Admissions: Theresa Yates-Round
Key facts
Bath, BA2 6JA kesbath.com
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 404, boys 212, girls 192 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: from £1,535 per term based on 5 sessions or 3 days per week Pre-Prep: Day from £2,500 Prep: Day from £3,430, weekly boarding from £6,445 per term, flexi-boarding is £36 per night. N.B. All fees include lunch. Boarding and Flexi-Boarding fees include supper and breakfast Entrance procedure: Please email or telephone to arrange a visit
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King Edward’s School Bath, BA2 6HU kesbath.com
Nursery • Pre-prep • Junior • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: A popular, well-sized, country school where children can really enjoy being children, whilst receiving a high achieving, academically aspiring education. Beaudesert’s 30 acre grounds, small class sizes and flexible approach to boarding and after-school care help make it a family-friendly choice.
King’s College Taunton Taunton, TA1 3LA
kings-taunton.co.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Open Days: Friday 18 October 2013 between 9.30am and 12noon, or on other days to suit s
tockingtonmanorschool.com
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Beaudesert Park School, Gloucestershire
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Downside School
The Richard Pate School
www.westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk Tetbury • Gloucestershire • GL8 8QG
Clevedon, BS21 7RR
Rendcomb College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
For information or to pre-register please call 01666 881301 or email pstevenson@westonbirt.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Clevedon Montessori School
Cirencester, GL7 7HA
Saturday 12 October, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Yeovil, BA10 0NT
Bristol, BS6 7EF
redlandhigh.com
OPEN MORNING
Bruton, BA10 0EG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
redmaids.bristol.sch.uk
Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls (11-18)
www.independentschoolparent.com
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Biologist Singer Swimmer millfieldprep.com/everyfield
NEXT OPEN DAY: Saturday 5th October 2013
CANFORD BOARDING • CO-EDUCATIONAL • 13-18
“The curriculum is both broad and balanced. It is imaginatively combined with the extra-curricular programme to fulfil the school’s aim to develop every pupil’s intellect, creativity and independence. Boarding excellent ... strong sense of community.” Independent Schools Inspectorate
31 Oxbridge offers in the last 2 years Sporting success at County, Regional and National levels Unique academic enrichment programmes 250 acres of landscaped grounds
www.independentschoolparent.com
Scholarships at 13+ and 16+ Bursaries may be worth up to 100%* of fees
*(Means-tested)
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD 01202 847207 admissions@canford.com
www.canford.com
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SOutH WESt - Somerset King’s Hall School
Queen’s College
kingshalltaunton.co.uk
queenscollege.org.uk
Taunton, TA2 8AA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s School, Bruton Bruton, BA10 0ED
kingsbruton.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kingswood Preparatory School Bath, BA1 5SD
kingswood.bath.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kingswood School
Taunton, TA1 4QS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Royal High School Junior and Nursery Bath, BA1 5ES
royalhighbath.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
The Royal High School Senior and Sixth Bath, BA1 5SZ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Bath, BA1 5RG
Shapwick Prep
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
shapwickschool.com
kingswood.bath.sch.uk
Burtle, TA7 8NJ
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Mark College
Shapwick School
priorygroup.com
shapwickschool.com
Highbridge, TA9 4NP Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Millfield School Street, BA16 0YD
millfieldschool.com See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Monkton Pre-Prep Bath, BA2 5JN
monktoncombeschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Monkton Prep
Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sidcot School
Winscombe, BS25 1PD sidcot.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sunny Hill Preparatory School Bruton, BA10 0NT brutonschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
Bath, BA2 7ET
Taunton School
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
tauntonschool.co.uk
monktoncombeschool.com
Monkton Senior
Taunton, TA2 6AD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bath, BA2 7HG
Wellington School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
wellington-school.org.uk See AdvertiSement
monktoncombeschool.com
Paragon School Bath, BA2 4LT
paragonschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Park School Yeovil, BA20 1DH parkschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Perrott Hill
Crewkerne, TA18 7SL
perrotthill.com See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prior Park College Bath, BA2 5AH
Wellington, TA21 8NT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
B E PA RT O F T H E T E A M
Wells Cathedral School Wells, BA5 2ST
wellscathedralschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Saturday 5th October 10 am arrival
Wiltshire
Appleford School
Please contact us to reserve your place
Nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL applefordschool.org
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Co-educational day & boarding: ages 13 –18 telephone: 01823 328204 admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk www.kings-taunton.co.uk
Chafyn Grove School Salisbury, SP1 1LR
chafyngrove.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
A Woodard School
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priorparkcollege.com
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OPEN DAY
royalhighbath.gdst.net
www.independentschoolparent.com
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downside SCHOOL THE DOWNSIDE DIFFERENCE – YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE L E A R N I N G L E A R N I N G
F O R F O R
L I F E L I F E
AUTUMN OPEN DAYS Saturday 21st September and Saturday 9th November Sixth Form Saturday 19th October Scholarships and Awards available from 11+ Tel 01761 235103 Email admissions@downside.co.uk Stratton-on-the-Fosse Radstock Bath BA3 4RJ
www.downside.co.uk Quakerism: a very 21st century approach to education We want our students to have interesting lives. We want them to have the confidence to develop their talents and the desire to put those talents to good use in the world. As our Quaker values put it - to live adventurously. Open Mornings: Friday 27 September, Friday 24 January or Bank Holiday Monday 5 May, 9.30 to noon. To attend call 01934 845236 or email rachael.coates@sidcot.org.uk www.sidcot.org.uk
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SOutH WESt - Wiltshire Dauntsey’s School
St Mary’s Calne
dauntseys.org See AdvertiSement
stmaryscalne.org See Profile liSting
Devizes, SN10 4HE
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Godolphin Preparatory School
Calne, SN11 0DF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
SABIS International School Marshfield, Nr Bath, SN14 8AG sisuk-sabis.net
Salisbury, SP1 2RB
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Salisbury Cathedral School
Godolphin School
salisburycathedralschool.com
godolphin.org
Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Salisbury, SP1 2RA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Sandroyd School
godolphin.org See AdvertiSement
Heywood Prep School Corsham, SN13 0AP heywoodprep.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leaden Hall School Salisbury, SP1 2EP leaden-hall.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Salisbury, SP5 5QD sandroyd.org See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stepping Stones Pre-Prep and Nursery School Marlborough, SN8 3JT
steppingstonesschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leehurst Swan School
Stonar School
leehurstswan.org.uk
stonarschool.com
Salisbury, SP1 3BQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Marlborough College Marlborough, SN8 1PA
marlboroughcollege.org Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Meadowpark Nursery
Melksham, SN12 8NT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Warminster School Warminster, BA12 8PJ
warminsterschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Swindon, SN6 6BA
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Meadowpark School Swindon, SN6 6DD
meadowparkschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pinewood School
Shrivenham, SN6 8HZ pinewoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cricklade, SN6 6BB
thepriorfoundation.com
St Francis School Pewsey, SN9 5NT
st-francis.wilts.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Margaret’s Preparatory School
132 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 207, boys 97, girls 110 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Daily from £26.70 (morning sessions), Weekly from £233.75 (5 full days), Termly from £1,602 per term Pre-Prep: from £2,917 - £3,235 per term Prep: from £3,450 - £3,834 per term Typical class size: Prep – 16-18 Main exit schools: Dauntsey’s, St Mary’s Calne, Prior Park College, Monkton Combe, Kingswood, King Edward’s Bath, The Royal High Bath, Cheltenham Ladies College, Downe House. Faith: Christian Motto: Providing the best possible education Entrance procedure: Taster Days, School Report, Headmistress Interview and Skills Assessment for children entering Key Stage 2.
Extra-curricular: The extensive extra-curricular programme is designed to enrich every child’s experience whilst at the school. Not only does this include the traditional school clubs such as sport, music, gardening, cookery, dance and journalism, but it also includes the ‘hidden curriculum’ - what the children learn from the way they are treated and how they are expected to behave. It is important that pupils are enabled to grow into positive, responsible adults who can work and co-operate with others, whilst at the same time developing their knowledge and skills in order to achieve their true potential.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
T: 01249 857220 E: office@stmargaretsprep.org.uk W: stmargaretsprep.org.uk Headmistress: Mrs Karen Cordon GLCM LLCM (TD) ALCM Admissions: Mrs Simone Hughes E: hughess@stmargaretsprep.org.uk
Academic Record: St Margaret’s is extremely proud of its pupils’ academic achievements. The children are thoroughly prepared for entrance examinations to senior schools and St Margaret’s has an impressive record of success in academic and specialist subject scholarships, as well as consistently gaining entry to firstchoice schools. The performing arts and sport both have very high profiles.
Prior Park Preparatory School
stmargaretsprep.org.uk See Profile liSting
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF
School Philosophy: Commit to Excellence. At St Margaret’s we have an ethos that is based on ‘traditional values with an innovative approach’, providing a happy and purposeful environment for all children in a friendly, caring community. Within this context, we hope that our boys and girls will learn the value of hard work and how to accept discipline and responsibility. We aim to foster creativity and to help our children become independent learners. Our curriculum compromises an extensive range of activities, designed to promote not only learning, but also personal growth and development. We expect good manners and consideration for the needs of others but at the same time we want the children to be inspired, not be afraid to take risks and above all, have fun and enjoy learning!
meadowparkschool.co.uk
Calne, SN11 0DF
St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Calne
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
Notable Achievements and Alumni: 3rd Millennium Learning Award for ICT. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Gold Award. Award winning Chamber Choir. Open Days: Thursday 10th October 2013, 9.30am-12 noon
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St Mary’s Calne
“Rare to find such an outstanding boarding school... Buzzes with confident, gregarious girls” Good Schools Guide
T: 01249 857200 W: stmaryscalne.org Head Teacher: Dr Felicia Kirk BA (University of Maryland), MA (Brown University), PhD (Brown University) Admissions: Mrs Julie Dillon/Mrs Sarah Pennington E: admissions@stmaryscalne.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 343 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day £8,050, Full Boarding £10,917 per term Typical class size: Senior – 15, Sixth Form – 9 University Destinations: 15% to Oxbridge in 2013, 14% in 2012, also universities including: Edinburgh, Durham, Bristol, Exeter, King’s College, London, Manchester, Leeds, LSE and St Andrews. Faith: Church of England Motto: Audeat ad magnum (Dare to be great). Entrance procedure: Registration followed by Taster Day and Entrance Day (pre-assessment and interviews); places are conditional on Common Entrance or school examination. Sixth Form entry: registration followed by interview, reports and sometimes written papers, places conditional on GCSE results.
“You never feel alone at Godolphin”
“It’s great being a part of this community and I have amazing friends” Escorted train service from Salisbury to London Waterloo
Open Morning Saturday 5 October 2013
Educating girls from 2½ –18 www.godolphin.org www.independentschoolparent.com
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF
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School Philosophy: St Mary’s is committed to providing an education that will challenge and inspire its pupils, as well as helping them to achieve fantastic public examination results. In addition to being noted for academic excellence, St Mary’s is renowned for outstanding pastoral care. The school has a strong Sixth Form (over 100 girls), as well as a close and caring community where every girl is known and cared for as an individual. Every girl has a Tutor, and in the Sixth Form a Director of Study, to support and guide her through every aspect of school life. Academic Record: In 2013, the girls continued their strong performance with 30% of all grades A*, and 100% A*-A grades in Further Maths and Drama. 15% of St Mary’s Calne girls – all those who held offers for Oxbridge – secured their places. The overwhelming majority of the girls got into their first choice of university and achieved or exceeded their personal aims. At GCSE, half of the grades were A* for the third year running and 18% of the year group gained A*s across the board. 45% of the girls passed all of their GCSEs at A* or A grade and an incredible 39% achieved at least 7 A*s. Two of the high achievers were girls who came to St Mary’s on a Foundation Scholarship – offered to gifted and talented pupils from the state sector; between them they were awarded 22 A*s! Extra-curricular: Girls compete at a national level in several major sports. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is very popular. 80% play musical instruments and the school has an award-winning Chamber Choir. Drama productions transfer to the London stage and the Edinburgh Fringe and the department boasts a unique relationship with RADA. Notable Achievements and Alumni: UVI Form students successfully completed the RADA/St Mary’s Calne Communications Course for 2012-13 and one pupil won a place on the prestigious RADA Acting Foundation Course (over 4,000 applicants for just 22 places). The Young Enterprise Team won the overall winner’s Trophy at the County Final. Sporting achievements at a county, national and international level. Three girls were also awarded prizes at the inaugural Oxford German Olympiad competition. Alumnae – London 2012 Gold medalist Laura Bechtolsheimer, journalist Chloe Fox, Dame Suzi Leather, author Eva Rice. Saturday 21st September, Saturday 16th November 2013. Individual visits are also available throughout the term. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the school or see the website for more information.
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Dauntsey’s Boarding and Day School Co-educational · 11–18
‘Dauntsey’s is ... Fab’ The Good Schools Guide
Open Morning Saturday 12th October Please book online www.dauntseys.org
West Lavington Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4HE
134 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
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SOUTH WEST
Grove salisbury
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Education for life
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Come and see for yourself... Co-educational Day and Boarding from 3 - 13 • www.chafyngrove.co.uk • 01722 333423 • 125 years of preparing children for the top Independent Senior schools in the UK
Saturday 5th October 10am -12.30pm
Open Day with activities — 19th October 2013. Please contact the school to book your place.
Sandroyd
01725 516 264
www.sandroyd.org
Acres of development potential for your child
125 years of preparing children for the top Independent Senior Schools
A Co-Ed Day School for children aged 3 - 13 situated on the Dorset / Wiltshire border SituatedBoarding on the Dorsetand / Wiltshire border www.independentschoolparent.com
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Friends’ School Saffron Walden
Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3EB T: 01799525351 E: admissions@friends.org.uk W: friends.org.uk Head Teacher: Anna Chaudhri Admissions: Alison Stanbury
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 380, boys 198, girls 182 Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep – Day from £2,375. Prep – Day from £3,225, Senior – Day from £5,240, Weekly from £6,615, Full Boarding from £7,190 per term Entrance procedure: Senior School places are offered based on entrance tests, interviews and reports.
School Philosophy: Friends’ School is a Quaker School committed to giving children the confidence they need to achieve their best, from Nursery through to the Sixth Form within a lively and caring community. Open Days: Saturday 12th October 10am-12.30pm Wednesday 20th November 9.30am-12midday
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EaSt anGLIa - Cambridgeshire • Essex
Cambridgeshire
St Mary’s Senior School
Coopersale Hall School
Ilford Ursuline School
Cambridge, (Queens campus), CB2 1LU
stmaryscambridge.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
coopersalehallschool.co.uk
iups.org.uk
Bellerbys College, Cambridge bellerbys.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS)
Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Sancton Wood School Cambridge, CB1 2EZ sanctonwood.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Epping, CM16 7PE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Crowstone Preparatory School
Littlegarth School
crowstoneprepschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Loyola Preparatory School
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH
Cambridge, CB1 2JF ccss.co.uk
The Stephen Perse Foundation
The Daiglen School
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stephenperse.com
daiglenschool.co.uk
Cambridge International School Cambridge, CB1 8DW
cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Cambridge, CB2 1HF
Pre-prep • 6th form • Day • Co-Ed • Junior • Senior • Day • Girls
Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech, PE13 1JX
wisbechgrammar.com
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dame Bradbury’s School Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL damebradburys.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
CATS College Cambridge
Whitehall School
catscollege.com
Somersham, PE28 3EH whitehallschool.com
Elm Green Preparatory School
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
elmgreen.essex.sch.uk
Cambridge, CB5 8AD
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kimbolton School
Huntingdon, PE28 0EA kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s College School Cambridge, CB3 9DN kcs.cambs.sch.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s Ely
Essex
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW alleyn-court.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Avon House Preparatory School
Woodford Green, IG8 0PN avonhouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ely, CB7 4DB
Bancroft’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
bancrofts.org
kingsely.org
The Leys School
Cambridge, CB2 7AD theleys.net
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Braeside School for Girls
perse.co.uk
braesideschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The Peterborough School Peterborough, PE3 6AP
peterboroughhigh.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Faith’s School
Cambridge, CB2 8AG
stfaiths.co.uk See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s College School Cambridge, CB3 9AA sjcs.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Mary’s Junior School Cambridge, CB2 7EB
stmaryscambridge.co.uk
138 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Brentwood Prep School Brentwood, CM15 8EQ brentwoodschool.co.uk
felsted.org See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Felsted School
Felsted, CM6 3LL
felsted.org See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Saffron Walden, CB11 3EB Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gidea Park College
Maldon, CM9 4QE
maldoncourtschool.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS newhallschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loughton, IG10 4RA Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Park School for Girls Ilford, IG1 4RS
parkschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Raphael Independent School Hornchurch, RM 11 1XY raphaelschool.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Anne’s Preparatory School Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
stannesprep.essex.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Aubyn’s School
Woodford Green, IG8 9DU staubyns.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Cedd’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stcedds.co.uk
gideaparkcollege.co.uk
Gosfield School
Halstead, CO9 1PF
gosfieldschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Brentwood School
heathcoteschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Maldon Court School
Romford, RM 2 5JR
Heathcote School
brentwoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
oaklandsschool.co.uk
Felsted, CM6 3JL
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brentwood, CM15 8EE
loyola.essex.sch.uk
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Hilda’s School
Westcliff-on-Sea, SSO 8NE sthildasschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed • Girls
Danbury, CM3 4QB
St John’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjohnsschool.net
Holmwood House School Nursery
Billericay, CM12 0AR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Colchester, CO6 4DX
holmwood.essex.sch.uk
St Margaret’s Preparatory School
chigwell-school.org
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
stmargaretsprep.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Colchester High School
Holmwood House Preparatory School
colchesterhighschool.co.uk
holmwood.essex.sch.uk
stmaryscolchester.org.uk
Chigwell School Chigwell, IG7 6QF
Colchester, CO3 3HD
Nursery • Junior • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Colchester, CO3 9ST
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Halstead, CO9 1SE
St Mary’s School
Colchester, CO3 3RB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
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Prep • Day • Girls
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH
Felsted Preparatory School
friends.org.uk See Profile liSting
belmontdaynursery.com
littlegarth.essex.sch.uk
Oaklands School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Ilford, IG1 1YW
Colchester, CO6 4JR
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
The Perse School
Cambridge, CB2 8QF
Chelmsford, CM3 4SU
Friends’ School
Belmont Day Nursery
Ilford, IG1 4QR
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Whitehall School
Where small class size makes a big difference
Open evenings 2013 19th September & 21st November 5.30pm to 7pm Our Nursery offers a unique, small, family environment for children aged 12 months - 3 years. We welcome visits & admissions throughout the year. Exceptionally high SAT results 2013 - see website. www.whitehallschool.com ofďŹ ce@whitehallschool.com +44 (0) 1487 840966 skype: whitehall.school1 Enquiries: Deborah Parker, Whitehall School, Somersham, Cambridgeshire PE28 3EH
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EaSt anGLIa - Cambridgeshire • Norfolk • Suffolk St Michael’s Preparatory School
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP stmichaelsschool.com
Gresham’s Prep School Holt, NR25 6EY
greshams.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Nicholas School
Gresham’s School
saintnicholasschool.net
greshams.com
Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
St Philomena’s Preparatory School
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ stphilomenas.com
Holt, NR25 6EA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hethersett Old Hall School Norwich, NR9 3DW
hethersettoldhallschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls• Co-Ed
Thorpe Hall School
Langley School
thorpehall.southend.sch.uk
langleyschool.co.uk
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD
Norwich, NR14 6BJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Trinity School
New Eccles Hall School
trinityschool.ac
neweccleshall.com
Brentwood, CM14 5TB
Nr Norwich, NR16 2NZ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Junior • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ursuline Preparatory School
Norwich High School for Girls
ursulineprepwarley.co.uk
norwichhigh.gdst.net
Brentwood, CM13 3HR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Widford Lodge
Chelmsford, CM2 9AN widfordlodge.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woodford Green Prep School Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ wgprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR2 2HU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Norwich School
thlps.co.uk
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Town Close House Prep School Norwich, NR2 2LR townclose.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Suffolk
The Abbey Preparatory Woodbridge, IP12 1DS
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
notredameprepschool.co.uk
woodlandsschools.co.uk
Nr Diss, IP22 2TA
Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School riddlesworthhall.com
Woodlands Schools, Hutton Manor
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
woodlandsschools.co.uk
Swaffham, PE37 7QW
Brandeston Hall
Culford School
Hunstanton, PE36 6HW glebehouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gresham’s Pre-Prep School Holt, NR25 6BB greshams.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
140 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Orwell Park
Ipswich, IP10 0ER orwellpark.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Woodbridge, IP12 4NH Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP9 2RX
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX
Saint Felix School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stfelix.co.uk
culford.co.uk
Newmarket, CB8 7AA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Finborough School Stowmarket, IP14 3EF
finboroughschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Southwold, IP18 6SD Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s College Ipswich, IP2 9DR stjos.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
South Lee School
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT southlee.co.uk
Framlingham College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
framcollege.co.uk
Sudbury, CO10 8JE
Woodbridge, IP13 9EY
Stoke College
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stokecollege.co.uk
ipswichhigh.gdst.net
Glebe House School and Nursery
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
royalhospitalschool.org
sacredheartschool.co.uk
Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
beestonhall.co.uk
Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG
The Royal Hospital School
framcollege.co.uk/brandeston-hall
Ipswich High School for Girls
Cromer, NR27 9NQ
The Old School Henstead
Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH
Sacred Heart School
Beeston Hall School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk/ queenshouse
Brentwood, CM13 1SD
Norfolk
obh.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
barnardiston.com
fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk
Norwich, NR2 3TA
Ipswich, IP7 7PH
Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Old Buckenham Hall School
Queen’s House Pre-Preparatory, Woodbridge School
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory
Fairstead House School
norwich-school.org.uk
Woodlands Schools, Great Warely Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR7 0EA
Norwich, NR1 4DD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brentwood, CM13 3LA
Thorpe House Langley Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP9 1AZ
Woodbridge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk
St Nicholas House School
Ipswich Preparatory School
stnicholashouse.com
ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk
North Walsham, NR28 9AT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Taverham Hall Preparatory School
Ipswich School
taverhamhall.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP1 3SG
ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk
Thetford Grammar School
Moreton Hall Preparatory School
thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk
moretonhallprep.org
Thetford, IP24 3AF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP1 3QW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR8 6HU
Woodbridge, IP12 4JH
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
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East Midlands
East Midlands
this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Bedfordshire
Sheffield
DERBYSHIRE
Bedford
1 Bedford School
LINCOLNSHIRE
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Northamptonshire
Derby
Brackley
Nottingham
2 Winchester House School
Spratton
RUTLAND LEICESTERSHIRE 4
3 Spratton Hall School
Leicester
Rutland Oakham
Birmingham
4 Oakham School
Coventry
3
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Northampton
1
BEDFORDSHIRE 2
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01234 362 216 Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust
Boarding and Day / For boys aged 7–18
bedfordschool.org.uk
autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 141
East midlands - Bedfordshire • Derbyshire • Leicestershire • Lincolnshire • Northamptonshire
Bedfordshire Bedford Girls’ School Bedford, MK42 0BX
bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Bedford Modern School Bedford, MK41 7NT bedmod.co.uk
Repton School
Ratcliffe College
Stamford Junior School
repton.org.uk
ratcliffe-college.co.uk
ses.lincs.sch.uk
Derby, DE65 6FH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
S. Anslem’s School Bakewell, DE45 1DP sanselms.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bedford School
St Peter and St Paul
bedfordschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement
spsp.org.uk
Bedford, MK40 2TU
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Orchard School and Nursery Barton Le Clay, MK45 4RB orchardschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Bedford, MK41 7QZ pilgrims-school.info
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rushmoor School Bedford, MK40 2DL
rushmoorschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Chesterfield, S41 0EF Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Wystan’s School Repton, DE65 6GE stwystans.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leicestershire
The Dixie Grammar School Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE dixie.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Leicester, LE7 4SG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Tiny Tots Pre-School & Leicester International School Leicester, LE2 0AA
tinytotspre-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Welbeck - The Defence Sixth Form College
Stamford, PE9 2LR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stamford School (Boys) Stamford, PE9 2BQ ses.lincs.sch.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Witham Hall
Bourne, PE10 0JJ withamhall.com
Loughborough, LE12 8WD
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Northamptonshire
dsfc.ac.uk
Lincolnshire
Ayscoughfee Hall School
Beachborough School Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB
Spalding, PE11 2TE
beachborough.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Copthill School
Great Houghton School
copthill.com
ghschool.net
ahs.me.uk
Stamford, PE9 3AD
Northampton, NN4 7AG
Fairfield Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
lesfairfield.org
Grantham, NG31 7UF
Laxton Junior School laxtonjunior.org.uk
Loughborough, LE11 2AE
Grantham Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
tgps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Oundle, PE8 4BX
St Andrew’s School
Grace Dieu Manor School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
standrewsschoolbedford.com
Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA
Maidford Montessori Nursery
Leicester Grammar School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
maidfordmontessori.org
leicestergrammar.org.uk
Lincoln, LN2 5RW
Maidwell Hall
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
maidwellhall.co.uk
Bedford, MK40 2PA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Derbyshire
Barlborough Hall School Chesterfield, S43 4TJ
barlboroughhallschool.co.uk
Thringstone, LE67 5UG gracedieu.com
Kirkstone House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk
Leicester, LE8 9FL
Lincoln Minster School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
lincolnminsterschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leicester High School for Girls
Derby Grammar School
leicesterhigh.co.uk
Littleover, DE23 4BX derbygrammar.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Leicester, LE2 2PP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Derby High School
Loughborough Grammar School
derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk
lesgrammar.org
Derby, DE23 3DT
Loughborough, LE11 2DU
Lincolnshire Montessori Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ
lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Maidford, NN12 8HT Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Northampton, NN6 9JG Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Northampton High School Northampton, NN4 6UU northamptonhigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Hugh’s School
Oundle School
st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk
oundleschool.org.uk
Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ
Oundle, PE8 4GH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Foremarke Hall
Loughborough High School
St James’ School
Pitsford School
foremarke.org.uk
leshigh.org
saintjamesschool.co.uk
Pitsford, NN6 9AX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
pitsfordschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Milton, DE65 6EJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Mount St Mary’s College Nr Sheffield, S21 3yL msmcollege.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loughborough, LE11 2DU Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Manor House School
Grimsby, DN34 4Sy
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1BR
St Martin’s Preparatory School
St Peter’s School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
stmartinsprep.com
st-peters.org.uk
manorhouseashby.co.uk
Grimsby, DN34 5AA
Kettering, NN15 6DJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ockbrook School
OLCS Our Lady’s Convent School
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stamford High School (Girls)
Spratton Hall School
ockbrooksch.co.uk
olcs.leics.sch.uk
ses.lincs.sch.uk
sprattonhall.com See Profile liSting
Ockbrook, DE72 3RJ
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Stamford, PE9 2LL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Northampton, NN6 8HP Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loughborough, LE11 2DZ
East Midlands
Spratton Hall School Spratton Hall School
Winchester House School
44 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7AZ Smith Street, Spratton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN6 8HP Smith Street, Spratton, Northants NN6 8HP T: 01280 702 483 E: office@winchester-house.org
T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com W: winchester-house.org W: sprattonhall.com W: sprattonhall.com Head Teacher: Mr Mark Seymour Head Teacher: Mr Stephen Player MA Head Teacher: Mr SJ Player Admissions: Mrs Helen Odell E: heleno@winchester-house.org Admissions: Amanda Fleming-Jones E: afj@sprattonhall.com Spratton Hall provides all pupils with a true preperation for the Key facts next stage of education focusing on academic achievement Key facts Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 307, boys 199, girls 108 supplemented by excellent music, drama, art and sport.
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly Boarding OPEN Day: Fri 28 Sept 2012, 10.00am-12.00 noon – from £505 Pre-Prep – Day from £3,130. Prep: Day from £4,355, Total pupils: 402, boys 204, girls 198 Fees: Nursery Type: Day Weekly from £5,740 per term, Flexi boarding from £42.90 for one night per week. Fees: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 £3,015. 3-5 £4,000. Years 6-8 £4,200 KeyYears facts School Philosophy: The leading pre-prep and preparatory school on the Entrance procedure: £75 registration fee, assessment day for Prep school
Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire borders offering School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep Girls: 206 (4-13 years) an outstanding breadth of opportunities. Offering the perfect blend of the School Philosophy: Spratton Hall provides allCo-Ed pupils with a true preparation Gender: Type: Day traditional the innovative, it has a deserved reputation for academic, for the next stage of education focusingTotal on academic supplemented pupils: achievement 406 Pre Prep Fees: from £2,950 and per term sporting, by excellent music, drama, art and sport.Boys: 200 (4-13 years) Prep Fees: from £3,850 permusical term and dramatic success within a happy, stimulating atmosphere. Open Days: Friday 27th September 2013 10am-12noon
Open Days: Saturday 5th October 2013, 10.30am-1.15pm. Saturday 1st March 2014, 10.30am-1.15pm. Saturday 10th May 2014, 10.30am-1.15pm
Learning for life Co-educational boarding and day school offering A Levels and the IB
www.independentschoolparent.com
oakham.rutland.sch.uk To find out more contact our Admissions team on 01572 758758 admissions@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 143
East midlands - Northamptonshire • Nottinghamshire • Rutland Wellingborough School
Trent College
wellingboroughschool.org
trentcollege.net
Wellingborough, NN8 2BX
Nottingham, NG10 4AD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Winchester House School
Wellow House School
winchester-house.org See Profile liSting
wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk
Brackley, NN13 7AZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nottinghamshire Dagfa School Nottingham Nottingham, NG9 2FU
dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nr Newark, NG22 0EA
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed
Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House Retford, DN22 8HX wsnl.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
wsnl.co.uk
elmsschool.net
Rutland
Grosvenor School
Nottingham, NG12 4BS grosvenorschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Highfields School Newark, NG24 3AL
highfieldsschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hollygirt School
Brooke Priory School Oakham, LE15 6QW brooke.rutland.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Oakham School
Oakham, LE15 6DT
oakham.rutland.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Uppingham School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
uppingham.co.uk
Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School
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Unit 3 Pulsar Business Park, Ellis Square, Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex PO20 0AF.
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nottingham, NG3 4GF hollygirt.co.uk
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Worksop, S80 3AP
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Worksop College
The Elms School
Nottingham, NG10 4AD
Northbrook Fundraising Gift Wrap Sales No Cost / No Risk / No Stock / Just Profit
Rutland, LE15 9QE
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nottingham, NG1 4HX
nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net Prep • Day • Girls
Nottingham Girls’ High School
Nottingham, NG1 4JB
nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nottingham High School Nottingham, NG7 4ED nottinghamhigh.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Plumtree School
Nottingham, NG12 5ND plumtreeschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s School
Nottingham, NG1 5AW
st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Salterford House School Nottingham, NG14 6NZ
salterfordhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
144 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
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WEST MIDLaNDS
West Midlands this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Shropshire
Worcestershire
1 Oswestry School
7 abberley Hall School
Staffordshire
Bromsgrove
Oswestry
Rugeley
2 abbots Bromley School for Girls and Roch House Preparatory School
Uttoxeter
3 abbotsholme School
Stoke-on-Trent
STAFFORDSHIRE
Derby
3
1
Abberley
2
Shrewsbury
8 Bromsgrove School
Wolverhampton 6
Great Malvern
9 malvern St James Girls’ School
5 Birmingham
SHROPSHIRE
WEST MIDLANDS
Malvern
10 malvern College
8
Coventry
4
7 WARWICKSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE
Warwickshire Rugby
4 Bilton Grange School
HEREFORDSHIRE 9
10
West Midlands
Tewkesbury
Birmingham
5 Edgbaston High School
Wolverhampton
6 the Royal Wolverhampton School
Abbotsholme
every moment matters an education for life
Abbotsholme is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 2-18, set in beautiful, rural surroundings in Staffordshire, on the borders of Derbyshire. It is a school unlike any other: a wonderful place in which to learn and develop, where each child’s contribution is properly valued and encouraged throughout. • Individual academic excellence and achievement • Small class sizes (around 15), enabling individual attention and support • Separate Prep School facilities, with access to all senior school facilities • Pre-School rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, with experienced, friendly and highly-qualified staff • Outstanding outdoor education programme with indoor climbing wall and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme to Gold level • Sporting excellence with key focus on hockey, rugby and cricket • 70 acre working farm and BHS approved Equestrian Centre • New dedicated Sixth Form Centre for independent learning • First class facilities for music, art and drama • Scholarships and forces bursaries available Next Open Day: Saturday 21st September, 2013 from 9.30am
Contact the Admissions Office on 01889 594 265 or visit www.abbotsholme.co.uk Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS www.independentschoolparent.com @c-hmcc 0
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WESt mIDLanDS - Herefordshire • Shropshire • Staffordshire • Warwickshire
Herefordshire Hereford Cathedral Junior School Hereford, HR1 2NW hcjs.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hereford Cathedral School Hereford, HR1 2NG herefordcs.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lucton School
Lucton, HR6 9PN luctonschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Packwood Haugh
Lichfield Cathedral School
Yarlet School
packwood-haugh.co.uk
lichfieldcathedralschool.com
yarletschool.org
Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX
Lichfield, WS13 7LH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prestfelde School
Little Chasers Nursery
prestfelde.co.uk
chaseacademy.com
Arnold Lodge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
arnoldlodge.com
Shrewsbury High Prep School
Lichfield, WS13 8BL
Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ
Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH
shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cannock, WS11 0AL
Maple Hayes Dyslexia School dyslexia.gb.com
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School
Shrewsbury High School
st-richards.org.uk
shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Shrewsbury School
Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School
shrewsbury.org.uk
nuls.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Shropshire
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN
Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Wrekin College
Bedstone College
wrekincollege.com
adcoteschool.co.uk
Bucknell, SY7 0BG bedstone.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Castle House School Newport, TF10 7JE
castlehouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Concord College
Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF
concordcollegeuk.com
Wellington, TF1 3BH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Staffordshire
Abbots Bromley School for Girls and Roch House Preparatory School Rugeley, WS15 3BW
abbotsbromley.net See PROFILe eNTRY
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BQ nuls.org.uk
St Dominic’s High School for Girls Nr Wolverhampton, ST19 9BA stdominicsschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Dominic’s Priory School Stone, ST15 8EN
stdominicspriory.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chase Academy
moretonhallschool.com
chaseacademy.com
The Old Hall School
denstonecollege.org
Oswestry School
Oswestry, SY11 2TL
oswestryschool.org.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7RL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King’s High School Warwick, CV34 4HJ
kingshighwarwick.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
The Kingsley School
Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD thekingsleyschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Merrydays Montessori Nursery School Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP henleymontessori.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Princethorpe College Rugby, CV23 9PX
princethorpe.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Rugby, CV22 5EH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stafford, ST18 9AT
Stratford Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stratfordprep.co.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG
Stafford Grammar School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ
Stafford, ST18 9AT
staffordgrammar.co.uk
Twycross House Pre-Prep School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
twycrosshouseschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Vernon Lodge Preparatory School
edenhurst.co.uk
vernonlodge.co.uk
twycrosshouseschool.org.uk
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2PU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nr Brewood, ST19 9LJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Twycross House School Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PL
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Rugby, CV22 7QH
rugbyschool.net
staffordprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN
crackleyhall.co.uk
Rugby School
Stafford Preparatory School
Denstone College
Kenilworth, CV8 2FT
Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS
Cannock, WS11 0UR
Wellington, TF1 3LB oldhall.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
smallwoodmanor.co.uk
Moreton Hall
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF
Stafford, ST16 1PD
brooklandsschool.com
Oswestry, SY11 3EN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Smallwood Manor Nursery, Prep and Pre-Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Crackley Hall School
croftschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
stjosephsprepschool.co.uk
moorpark.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
saintbedes.co.uk
abbotsholme.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Brooklands School
biltongrange.co.uk See PROFILe eNTRY
The Croft Preparatory School
Nr Stafford, ST17 0XN
ellesmere.com
Ludlow, SY8 4DZ
Nr Rugby, CV22 6QU
St Bede’s Preparatory School
St Joseph’s Preparatory School
Moor Park
Bilton Grange School
crescentschool.co.uk
Abbotsholme School Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ellesmere College
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW
Crescent School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS
Warwickshire
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ellesmere, SY12 9AB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Richard’s School Bromyard, HR7 4TD
Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU
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Abbots Bromley School
so many parents are choosing
Oswestry school
and successful Thriving boarding and day school and girls from For4 toboys 18 FOR SEPT 2013 NEW Refurbished and updated
classrooms and boarding houses NEW FOR SEPT 2013 Floodlit all weather pitch Excellent all inclusive sports programme Flexible boarding options Small class sizes Competitive fees
Telephone: 01691 655711 email: admissions@oswestryschool.org.uk
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Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys 3-11 and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 250 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery – funded. Day from £1,506, Weekly from £5,680, Flexi per night £42 (for two nights or more), Full Boarding from £6,968 per term
School Philosophy: Women leaders of the future. Learning, Living, Leading. Every day is an open day at Abbots Bromley School, where girls are encouraged to flourish in the classroom. With a strong academic programme, excellent pastoral care and specialist on-site equestrian centre and Dance School, we offer an unrivalled range of opportunities to inspire and enjoy. Scholarship Week – Monday 11th – Friday 15th November 2013
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autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 147
WESt mIDLanDS
- West Midlands • Warwickshire • Worcestershire
Warwick Preparatory School
King Edward’s School
warwickprep.com
kes.org.uk
Warwick, CV34 6PL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Warwick School
Warwick, CV34 6PP
Birmingham, B15 2UA
Wolverhampton Grammar School
King’s Worcester
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
wgs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
King Henry VIII Preparatory School
Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Coventry, CV3 6PT
Worcestershire
West Midlands
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Worcester, WR6 6DD
Coventry, CV1 4AU
khviii.com
warwickschool.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Bablake Junior School bablakejuniorschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bablake School
Coventry, CV1 4AU bablake.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Birchfield Preparatory School Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF birchfieldschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed
The Blue Coat School Birmingham, B17 0HR
thebluecoatschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Davenport Lodge School Coventry, CV5 6QA
davenportlodgeschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Edgbaston High School Birmingham, B15 3TS edgbastonhigh.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Eversfield Preparatory School Solihull, B91 1AT eversfield.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
khps.co.uk See PrOFiLe entrY
King Henry VIII School Coventry, CV3 6AQ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Mayfield Preparatory School Walsall, WS1 2PD
mayfieldprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Abberley Hall School
bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk
Malvern St James Girls’ School
Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH
newbridgeprepschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
bromsgrove-school.co.uk
malvernstjames.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Norfolk House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Moffats School
norfolkhouseschool.co.uk
Bromsgrove School
moffats.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Priory School
bromsgrove-school.co.uk See PrOFiLe LiSting
Birmingham, B15 3PS
Birmingham, B15 2UR prioryschool.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The Royal School Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG theroyalschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bromsgrove, B61 7DU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nr Bewdley, DY12 3AY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed
RGS The Grange
Worcester, WR3 7RR rgsw.org.uk
Dodderhill School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
dodderhill.co.uk
Worcester, WR1 1HP
Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE
RGS Worcester
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
rgsw.org.uk
The Downs Malvern Malvern, WR13 6EY
thedownsmalvern.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
RGS Springfield
Worcester, WR1 3DL Rgsw.org.uk
Ruckleigh School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
ruckleigh.co.uk
The Elms
St Mary’s
elmsschool.co.uk
stmarys.org.uk
Solihull, B91 2AB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Heathfield School
Sutton Coldfield, B2 1EA
heathfieldshool.co.uk
highclareschool.co.uk
Saint Martin’s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Solihull, B91 3EN
saintmartins-school.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Highclare School, St Paul’s (3-11)
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Holy Trinity International School
highclareschool.co.uk
Solihull, B91 3DJ
St George’s School sgse.co.uk
Sutton Coldfield, B4 2SY
Solihull School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
solsch.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tettenhall College
Malvern, WR13 6EF
Kidderminster, DY10 3QE
Kidderminster, DY10 2BY
tettenhallcollege.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
ksw.org.uk
King Edward VI High School for Girls
West House School
kehs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
westhouseprep.com
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Worcester, WR5 2HP Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
St Michael’s College
Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH st-michaels.uk.com
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
Winterfold House
Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW winterfoldhouse.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School
Birmingham, B15 2NX
Nursery • Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
holytrinity.co.uk
Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Great Malvern, WR14 3BA
Bromsgrove, B60 2BU
Highclare School, Woodfield (18m- 8)
Birmingham, B15 2UB
Malvern, WR14 3DF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
highclareschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bowbrook House School
Birmingham, B15 1RX
Birmingham, B23 6QL
knollschool.co.uk
malverncollege.org.uk See AdvertiSement
hallfieldschool.co.uk
Highclare School, The Abbey (9-18)
Kidderminster, DY11 6EA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hallfield School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Knoll School
Malvern College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Birmingham, B15 3SJ
ksw.org.uk
abberleyhall.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Bromsgrove Preparatory School
Newbridge Preparatory School
Worcester, WR1 2LL
Worcester, WR3 7SD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King’s St Albans
Worcester, WR1 2NJ ksw.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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WEST MIDLaNDS
EDGBASTON
Bilton Grange Preparatory School
HIGH SCHOOL for GIRLS
An independent school for girls aged 2½-18 years
Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Warwickshire CV22 6QU
T: 01788 810217 E: admissions@biltongrange.co.uk W: biltongrange.co.uk Head Teacher: Alex Osiatynski Admissions: Rebecca Bantoft
Forthcoming Open Days
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 315, boys 191, girls 124 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly and Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day fee from £2,970, Flexi Boarding from £42 per night Prep: Day fee from £5,055, Flexi Boarding from £42 per night Full and Weekly Boarding from £7,180 per term Entrance procedure: Please call the registrar to discuss. Bursaries and Scholarships are available.
School Philosophy: In idyllic surroundings just outside Rugby, with good links to London and the North, Bilton Grange is one of the UK’s leading prep schools. Children grow to become confident, rounded individuals who enjoy success without pressure and continue to do well when they go on to Senior School. Open Days: October 5th 2013, March 2014, May 2014
Senior School
ursday 26th September 2013 4:30 - 7:00pm
Preparatory School
Saturday 28th September 2013 9:30am - 12:00noon
Whole School
Saturday 11th January 2014 9:30am - 12:00noon
Year 3, Year 7 and Year 12 Scholarships Means tested bursaries available Tel. 0121 454 5831 www.e dg bastonhig h .co.uk Charit y no : 504011
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Open Morning
5th October, 10.15 am – 1.45 pm
Open Days
11th October, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm 12th October, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
www.malverncollege.org.uk Co-educational Boarding and Day (13 – 18 years)
www.thedownsmalvern.org.uk Co-educational Day, Weekly and Full Boarding (3 – 13 years)
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ABBERLEY HALL ABBERLEY HALL
Bromsgrove School
Co-educational Boarding andCo-educational Day School forBoarding 8-13 years Outstanding academic record in preparing pupils for all and Daypublic School for 8-13 years and senior schools.
Outstanding academic record in preparing pupils for all l 90 acre grounds l Art & DT centre public and senior schools. l Exceptional facilities l Large music suite l acre grounds l & DT centre l 90 New science complex l Art Astroturf l Exceptional facilities l Large suite l Indoor swimming pool l Ridingmusic stables l Sports New science l Astroturf l Hall complex l Modern language laboratory l swimming pool l l Indoor Rifle range l Riding French stables alpine chalet l Sports Hall l Modern language laboratory WeRifle alsorange offer a wide range of evening and weekend l l French alpine activities chalet from calligraphy to abseiling. We also offer a wide range of evening and weekend activities from calligraphy to abseiling.
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www.abberleyhall.co.uk
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU T: 01527 579679 W: Bromsgrove-school.co.uk Head Teacher: Chris Edwards MA (Oxon) Admissions: Rachel Scannell E: admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 1615, boys 910, girls 705 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £2,200 Pre-Prep: Day from £2,100 - £2,480 Prep: Day from £3,295 - £4,300, Weekly Boarding from £4,800 - £5,810, Full Boarding from £4,800 - £5,810 per term Senior: Day £4,725, Weekly Boarding £6,585, Full Boarding £8,990 per term Typical class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 16, Sixth Form – 2-12 Faith: Anglican Motto: Deo Regi Vicino (God, King and Neighbour) Entrance procedure: Entrance Test and Interview
School Philosophy: Ancient but as contemporary as tomorrow, Bromsgrove’s scope is staggering: from A level to the International Baccalaureate, day to boarding, the arts to sport, pupils can soar. Utterly dedicated to the individual pupil, despite its size, Bromsgrove shuns public school drones and instead looks to produce creative citizens with a strong moral compass and a dash of pizzazz to boot. The Good Schools Guide says that Bromsgrove “inhabits the academic stratosphere” and lauds our titanic extra curricular programme as one of the finest it has seen, while the Tatler’s Good School Guide called us a “Great school with a fantastically global perspective”. Friendly, engaging and – despite its ranking - not driven by league tables, Bromsgrove is a local, national and international centre of learning. Academic Record: Bromsgrove achieves outstanding results at both A level and IB Diploma. Over 98% of Sixth Form leavers continue to world class universities with the majority going to the Russell Group of Research universities. Extra-curricular: The Extra-curricular life of the School is hugely important with activities sessions every afternoon and on Saturday mornings. Pupils are encouraged to reach their highest possible level at sport, music, drama, debating, CCF and in numerous other areas. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Alumni include: Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham, A E Housman, Poet. Lucilla Wright England Hockey team Olympics and Commonwealth games. Olivia Safe Opera singer. Andy Goode England Rugby. Ben Foden England Rugby. Open Days: 13+ & 16+ Saturday 5th October Prep School (Years 3 – 8) Saturday 12th October Sixth Form Saturday 9th November
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north of england
North of England
NORTHUMBERLAND
this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Cheshire
North Yorkshire
1 the Grange School 2 the Queens School
4 Harrogate Ladies’ College
South Yorkshire
York
Hartford
Leeds
3 Gateways School
TYNE & WEAR
Carlisle
CUMBRIA
COUNTY DURHAM Whitby
Harrogate Thirsk
5
5 Queen mary’s School
NORTH YORKSHIRE 4
6 Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate 7 St Peter’s School
LANCASHIRE
3
7
6
Leeds
EAST YORKSHIRE Hull
WEST YORKSHIRE GREATER SOUTH MANCHESTER YORKSHIRE MERSEYSIDE Liverpool
1
Sheffield
2
Lincoln
CHESHIRE Stoke-on-Trent
Give them so much more The Grange School offers your child a more exciting, enriching and all-embracing education: imaginations are fired, eyes opened and bright young minds inspired by so many opportunities, every day. And all for less than you might think…
For children age 4 to 18 100% bursaries are available at 11+
Come and explore
At Queen’s I learn to rise to a challenge
Open Mornings 2013
Open Events
Senior School – 9am to 1pm Saturday 28th September
October 5 - 9.30am -12.30pm
Junior School – 10am to 1pm Saturday 9th November
October 15 - 6.30-8.30pm
Senior School Sixth Form Lower School
Visit www.grange.org.uk to find out more or call 01606 74007 (Senior School) or 01606 77447 (Junior School)
(Reception & Key Stage Two Entry) November 9 - 9.30am 12.30pm
www.grange.org.uk The Grange School Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1LU School buses cover a 25 mile radius Two mainline railway stations within 1 mile. Registered charity no. 525918
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With exceptional results, top grades across our ISI inspection, excellent facilities and a stimulating mix of extracurricular activities, come and find out what our pupils think of The Queen’s School at one of our open events.
Email: jtaylor@queens.cheshire.sch.uk
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autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 151
north of england - Cheshire • County Durham • Cumbria • Greater Manchester
Cheshire
Hale Preparatory School Hale, WA15 9AS
Hunter Hall School
Chester, CH3 6HZ
haleprepschool.com
St Ambrose Preparatory School
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stambroseprep.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Aldford Junior School abbeygatecollege.co.uk
Altrincham, WA15 0HE
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Hammond School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Abbey Gate School
thehammondschool.co.uk
Stockport, SK2 7AF
Chester, CH2 3HR
abbeygateschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chester, CH2 4ES
Stockport Grammar School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stockportgrammar.co.uk
Hillcrest Grammar School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Stockport, SK3 8HB
hillcrest.stockport.sch.uk
Terra Nova School
abbeygatecollege.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
terranovaschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Abbey Gate College Chester, CH3 6EN
Alderley Edge School for Girls Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE aesg.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Altrincham Preparatory School
Stockport, SK8 6LA hulmehallschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The King’s School
Macclesfield, SK10 1DA kingsmac.co.uk
Altrincham, WA14 2RR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
The King’s School, Chester
altprep.co.uk
Beech Hall School
Macclesfield, SK10 2EG beechhallschool.org
Chester, CH4 7QL kingschester.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Lady Barn House School
Brabyns Preparatory School
ladybarnhouse.org
Stockport, SK6 7DB
brabynsprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cheadle Hulme School Cheadle, SK8 6EF
cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cransley School
Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN cransleyschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
The Firs School Chester, CH2 2HJ firsschool.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Forest Preparatory School Altrincham, WA15 6LJ forestschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Grange School ( Junior) Northwich, CW8 3AU grange.org.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Grange School (Senior) Hartford, CW8 1LU grange.org.uk
Cheadle, SK8 1JE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Loreto Preparatory School Altrincham, WA14 4GZ loretoprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
North Cestrian Grammar School
Altrincham, WA14 4AJ ncgs.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pownhall Hall School
Wilmslow, SK9 5EG wilmslowprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
County Durham
Chester, CH2 1AW
queens.cheshire.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
The Queen’s School Chester, CH1 2NN
queens.cheshire.sch.uk See ADVeRTISeMeNT
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN barnardcastleschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Flexi • Co-Ed
The Chorister School Durham, DH1 3EL
thechoristerschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Durham School
Durham, DH1 4SZ
durhamschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Durham, DH1 3TB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Polam Hall School Darlington, DL1 5PA polamhall.com
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ramillies Hall School
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
The Ryleys
greenbankschool.co.uk
theryleys.com
Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY
St Bees School
St Bees, CA27 0DS st-bees-school.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sedbergh Junior School Sedbergh, LA10 5RX sedberghschool.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh, LA10 5HG sedberghschool.org
Austin Friars St Monica’s School austinfriars.cumbria.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Chetwynde School
Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0NY chetwynde.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Windermere, LA23 1AP windermereschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Windermere School
Windermere, LA23 1NW windermereschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Greater Manchester
Abbey College Manchester Manchester, M2 4WG
abbeymanchester.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Abbotsford Preparatory School Manchester, M41 5PR
abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bridgewater School Worsley, M28 2WQ
bridgewater-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Chetham’s School of Music Manchester, M3 1SB chethams.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School Manchester, M30 9BJ
clarendoncottage-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Windermere Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
ramillieshall.co.uk
limehouseschool.co.uk
barnardcastleschool.org.uk
Barnard Castle, DL12 8UW
Cumbria
Cheadle, SK8 7AJ
Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
dhsfg.org.uk
The Queen’s Lower School
Lime House School
Barnard Castle Prep School
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
pownallhall.cheshire.sch.uk
Greenbank School
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Wilmslow Prep School for Girls
Durham High School for Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wilmslow, SK9 5DW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Cheadle, SK8 6HU
Holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT
Penrith, CA11 8UA hunterhall.co.uk
north of england
Queen Ethelburga’s College
Thorpe Underwood hall, Ouseburn, York YO26 9SS T: 01423 333330 E: info@qe.org W: qe.org Head Teacher: Steven Jandrell Admissions: Pat Jewitt
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 5-19 years Total pupils: 1155, boys 632, girls 522 Type: Day, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Prep – Day from £2,325, Flexi POA, Full Boarding from £8,625. Senior: Day from £4,195, Flexi POA, Full Boarding from £10,275 per term
School Philosophy: To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have. Open Days: 5th October 2013, 23rd November 2013, 18th January 2014, 15th March 2014, 10th May 2014
Open Open Morning Morning Saturday October Open Morning Saturday 5th 5th October 2013 2013 9.30am until midday Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby Park, Thirsk Queen Queen Mary’s Mary’s School, School, Baldersby Baldersby Park, Park, Thirsk Thirsk
Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby Park, Thirsk 9.30am until midday Scholarship examinations will take Scholarship examinations Scholarship examinations will will take take place in November. Saturday 5th October 2013 place in November. place in November. 9.30am until midday
For further information please contact: For further information please Miss Melanie Chapman, Headcontact: of Admissions For further information please contact: Miss Melanie Chapman, Head of Admissions and 01845 575040 MissMarketing Melanie Chapman, Head of Admissions and Marketing 01845 575040 email: admissions@queenmarys.org Scholarship examinations will take and Marketing 01845 575040 email: admissions@queenmarys.org email: or visit admissions@queenmarys.org our place in website November. or visit our website www.queenmarys.org or visit our website www.queenmarys.org A School of the Woodard Corporation www.queenmarys.org For further information please contact: A School ofCharity the Woodard Corporation Registered No: 1098410 Miss Melanie Chapman, Head of Admissions A School ofCharity the Woodard Corporation Registered No: 1098410 Registered Charity 01845 No: 1098410 and Marketing 575040 email: admissions@queenmarys.org Outstanding Girls Day and Boarding School with mixed Pre Prep
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autumn 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 153
north of england - Greater Manchester • Isle Of Man • Lancashire • Merseyside Forest Park Preparatory School
Bolton School Junior Boys’ School
Moorland School
forestparkschool.co.uk
boltonschool.org/juniorboys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sale, M33 6NB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Bolton, BL1 4RD Prep • Day • Boys
Manchester, M13 0XT
Bolton School Junior Girls’ School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
boltonschool.org/juniorgirls
Manchester Grammar School mgs.org
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester, M14 6HS manchesterhigh.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Moor Allerton School Manchester, M20 2PW
moorallertonschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Bede’s College
Bolton, BL1 4PB Prep • Day • Girls
Bolton School Boys’ Division Bolton, BL1 4PA
boltonschool.org/seniorboys Senior • Day • Boys
Bolton School Girls’ Division Bolton, BL1 4PB
boltonschool.org/seniorgirls Senior • Day • Girls
oakhillcollege.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Westholme Senior School for Boys Blackburn, BB2 6QU
westholmeschool.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools
Merseyside
ohgs.co.uk
Liverpool, L8 3TF
Oldham, OL8 4BX
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Blackburn, BB2 6DF qegs.blackburn.com
Belvedere Preparatory School belvedereprep.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Birkenhead School Wirral, CH43 2JD
birkenheadschool.co.uk
Rossall School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
rossallschool.org.uk
Carleton House Preparatory School
bgsboys.co.uk
withington.manchester.sch.uk
Clitheroe, BB7 9AF
westholmeschool.com
Bury, BL9 OHN
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Manchester, M14 6BL
Oakhill College
Blackburn, BB2 6QU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Bury Grammar School Boys
Withington Girls’ School
moorlandschool.co.uk
Westholme Senior School for Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Manchester, M16 8HX stbedescollege.co.uk
Clitheroe, BB7 2JA
Bury Grammar School Girls
Fleetwood, FY7 8JW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Liverpool, L18 3EE
carletonhouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bury, BL9 OHH bgsg.bury.sch.uk
St Joseph’s Park Hill School
Kingsmead School
Isle Of Man
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
parkhillschool.co.uk
kingsmeadschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Castletown, IM9 1RD
Carnforth, LA6 2SG
Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stonyhurst.ac.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
The Buchan School
Casterton School
kwc.im
castertonschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King William’s College Castletown, IM9 1TP kwc.im
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lancashire
Clevelands Preparatory School Bolton, BL1 5DH
clevelandsprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
AKS
Firwood Manor Prep School
arnoldkeqms.com
firwoodmanor.org.uk
Lytham, FY8 1DT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Beech House Lower Prep School Rochdale, OL16 1UT
beechhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School Rochdale, OL11 4JQ
Oldham, OL9 OAD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Highfield Priory School Preston, PR2 5RW
highfieldpriory.co.uk
Burnley, BB12 6TG
Clitheroe, BB7 9PU Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Pius X Prep School Preston, PR2 8RD stpiusx.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Scarisbrick Hall School Ormskirk, L40 9RQ
scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Stonyhurst College Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
stonyhurst.ac.uk See Profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hulme Preparatory School
Westholme School Infants
hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk
westholmeschool.com
Oldham, OL8 1RE
Blackburn, BB2 6PS
Wirral, CH47 0LL
Liverpool College Liverpool, L18 8BG
liverpoolcollege.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Merchant Taylors’ Boys School Liverpool, L23 0QP
merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Merchant Taylors’ Preparatory School (Stanfield) Liverpool, L23 5TH
merchanttaylors.com/junior-girls Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School Liverpool, L23 5SP
merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Prenton Preparatory School Wirral, CH43 5SY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bolton School Nursery
Kirkham Grammar School Junior
Westholme Girls Junior School
boltonschool.org/nursery
kirkhamgrammar.co.uk
westholmeschool.com
Birkenhead, CH43 1TX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
beechhouseschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Bolton, BL1 4RL
Preston, PR4 2BD
Blackburn, BB2 7AA
prentonprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Redcourt - St Anselm’s redcourtstanselms.com
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Girls
Bolton School, Beech House Infants School
Kirkham Grammar School
Westholme Boys Junior School
Runnymede St Edward’s School
boltonschool.org/infants
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
westholmeschool.com
runnymede-school.org.uk
Bolton, BL1 4PB
154 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
kirkhamgrammar.co.uk
Blackburn, BB2 7AF Prep • Day • Boys
Liverpool, L12 1LE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Preston, PR4 2BH
north of england
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north of england - Northumberland • Tees Valley • Tyne & Wear • Yorkshire - East • Yorkshire - North St Mary’s College
Dame Allan’s Schools
Ashville College
The Mount School
stmarys.ac
dameallans.co.uk
ashville.co.uk
mountschool.com
Crosby, L23 5TW
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ
Harrogate, HG2 9JP
York, YO24 4DD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Tower College
The King’s School
Pocklington School
towercollege.com
kings-tynemouth.org.uk
Aysgarth Preparatory School aysgarthschool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Rainhill, L35 6NE
Tynemouth, NE30 4RF
Bedale, DL8 1TF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Northumberland
Newcastle Preparatory School
Belmont Grosvenor School
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ
newcastleprepschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Longridge Towers School lts.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Mowden Hall School Stocksfield, NE43 7TP mowdenhall.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Tees Valley
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Newcastle Junior School for Boys
redhouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Teeside High School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT teessidehigh.co.uk
Prep • Day • Boys
Bootham School
queenmargarets.com See AdvertiSement
York, YO30 7BU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
newcastleschool.co.uk
Newcastle School for Boys
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1NH newcastleschool.co.uk
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BA
boothamschool.com
boothamschool.com Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bramcote School
Scarborough, YO11 2TT bramcoteschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Fyling Hall School
churchhigh.com
Robin Hood’s Bay, YO22 4QD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
fylinghall.org
Royal Grammar School
Giggleswick Junior School
rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
giggleswick.org.uk
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Sunderland High School
Yarm Preparatory School
sunderlandhigh.co.uk
Sunderland, SR2 8HY
Settle, BD24 0DG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed
Giggleswick School Settle, BD24 0DE
giggleswick.org.uk
Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Westfield School
Harrogate Ladies’ College
westfield.newcastle.sch.uk
hlc.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Yarm School
Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ yarmschool.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tyne & Wear Argyle House School Sunderland, SR2 7LA
argylehouseschool.co.uk
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Yorkshire - East Hull Collegiate School Anlaby, HU10 7EH
hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
HLC Bankfield Pre-Prep Harrogate, HG1 2EY hlc.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
pocklingtonschool.com/ lyndhurstschool
newcastlehigh.gdst.net
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Girls
Yorkshire - North
Central Newcastle High School (Senior)
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS newcastlehigh.gdst.net
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
156 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS autumn 2013
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
The Read School Selby, YO8 8NL
readschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ripon Cathedral Choir School Ripon, HG4 2LA
cathedralchoirschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Martin’s Ampleforth York, YO62 4HP
stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stpetersyork.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Hymers College hymerscollege.co.uk
queenmarys.org See AdvertiSement
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
Central Newcastle High School ( Junior) Gosforth, NE3 4ES
Nr Thirsk, YO7 3BZ
St Peter’s School
Lyndhurst School
Hull, HU3 1LW
Queen Mary’s School
Harrogate, HG1 2QG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
York, YO19 6EU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
yarmschool.org
queenethelburgas.edu See Profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep
The Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX
Bootham Junior School
York, YO26 9SS
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES
glenfield-nursery.co.uk
Red House School
belmontgrosvenor.co.uk
Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate
Queen Margaret’s School
Glenfield Nursery
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Harrogate, HG3 2JG
pocklingtonschool.com
York, YO30 6NP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
York, YO42 2NJ
Pocklington, YO42 2NH Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
York, YO30 6AB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Scarborough College Scarborough, YO11 3BA
scarboroughcollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Terrington Hall School York, YO60 6PR
terringtonhall.com
Malsis School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
malsis.com
Yorkshire - South
Nr Skipton, BD20 8DT
Ampleforth College
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
college.ampleforth.org.uk
York, YO1 7JA
York, YO62 4ER
Minster School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
minsterschoolyork.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ashdell Preparatory School Sheffield, S10 3BL ashdellprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
www.independentschoolparent.com
Yorkshire - North • Yorkshire - South • Yorkshire - West - north of england Birkdale Prep School
Gateways School
Rishworth School
Woodhouse Grove School
birkdaleschool.org.uk
gatewaysschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
rishworth-school.co.uk
woodhousegrove.co.uk
Sheffield, S10 2NS
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Birkdale School
Sheffield, S10 3DH
birkdaleschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Hill House School Doncaster, DN9 3GG
hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Mylnhurst Preparatory School & Nursery Sheffield, S11 9HJ mylhurst.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rudston Preparatory School Rotherham, S60 2SW rudstonschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sheffield High School Junior Sheffield, S10 2QH
sheffieldhighschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Sheffield High School Senior Sheffield, S10 2PE
sheffieldhighschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Westbourne School Sheffield, S10 2QT
westbourneschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Yorkshire - West
Leeds, LS17 9LE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Silcoates St Hildas
thegleddings.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Silcoates School
Halifax, HX3 0JB
The Grammar School at Leeds Leeds, LS17 8GS gsal.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hipperholme Grammar Junior School Halifax, HX3 8AQ hgsf.org.uk
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hipperholme Grammar School Halifax, HX3 8JE hgsf.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lady Lane Park School and Nursery
Moorfield School Ilkley, LS29 8RL
moorfieldschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Moorlands School Leeds, LS16 5PF
Wakefield, WF1 2DG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ( Junior)
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
wgsf.org.uk
The Froebelian School Leeds, LS18 4LB froebelian.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulneck School Leeds, LS28 8DS
fulneckschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
Apperley Bridge, BD10 0PQ brontehouse.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wakefield, WF2 0PD silcoates.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Wakefield Girls’ High School ( Junior) Wakefield, WF1 2QX wgsf.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Wakefield Girls’ High School Wakefield, WF1 2QS wgsf.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Westville House School Ilkley, LS29 0DQ
westvilleschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bradford, BD9 4JP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House
moorlandsschool.com
Mulberry House Nursery
dhschool.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ackworthschool.com
Batley, WF17 8HL
silcoates.org.uk
Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR
ladylanepark.bradford.sch.uk
Pontefract, WF7 7LT
Dale House School
Horbury, WF4 6BB
Bingley, BD16 4AP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
bradfordgrammar.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly• Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Gleddings Preparatory School
Ackworth School
Bradford Grammar School
Rishworth, HX6 4QA
Wakefield, WF1 3QY Prep • Day • Boys
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
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Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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this map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. a directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
WesTeRN IsLes
Edinburgh
1 Fettes College 2 merchiston Castle School
MORAY HIGHLAND Aberdeen
AbeRDeeNsHIRe Fort William
PeRTH AND ANGUs KINROss
ARGYLL AND bUTe
FIFe Stirling Glasgow
2 1 Edinburgh
LOTHIAN
south Lanarkshire east Ayrshire south Ayrshire
bORDeRs
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SCOTLAND
Aberdeenshire Robert Gordon’s College Aberdeen, Ab10 1Fe rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Margaret’s School for Girls Aberdeen, Ab10 1RU
st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys
Angus
High School of Dundee Dundee, DD1 1HU
The edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School
Craigholme School
edinburghacademy.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
edinburgh, eH3 5PL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The edinburgh Academy Senior School edinburgh, eH3 5bL
edinburghacademy.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
edinburgh Montessori Arts School edinburgh, eH16 6Ae emaschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Fettes College
Lathallan School
fettes.com See advertiSement
highschoolofdundee.org.uk
edinburgh, eH4 1QX
Glasgow, G41 4HS craigholme.co.uk
The Glasgow Academy Glasgow, G12 8He
theglasgowacademy.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The High School of Glasgow ( Junior) Glasgow, G61 4Ae glasgowhigh.com
Craigclowan Preparatory School Perth, PH2 8PS
craigclowan-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Glenalmond College Perth, PH1 3Ry
glenalmondcollege.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kilgraston
Perth, PH2 9bQ kilgraston.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
The High School of Glasgow (Senior)
Morrison’s Academy
Glasgow, G13 1PL glasgowhigh.com
Crieff, PH7 3AN
morrisonsacademy.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
George Heriot’s School
Hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary
Dunkeld, PH8 0HJ
Argyll and Bute
george-heriots.com
hutchesons.org
Helensburgh, G84 9JX
George Watson’s College
by Johnshaven, DD10 0HN lathallan.org.uk
Nursery • Junior • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lomond School
lomond-school.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ayrshire
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
edinburgh, eH3 9eQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
edinburgh, eH10 5eG
gwc.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Wellington School
The Mary erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College
wellingtonschool.org
esms.edin.sch.uk
Ayr, KA7 2XH
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Clackmannanshire
edinburgh, eH4 3eZ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dollar Academy
The Mary erskine Junior School
dollaracademy.org
esms.edin.sch.uk
Dollar, FK14 7DU
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
East Lothian belhaven Hill
Dunbar, eH42 1NN belhavenhill.com
edinburgh, eH4 3NT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Merchiston Castle School edinburgh, eH13 0PU merchiston.co.uk See advertiSment
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Prep • Boarding • Co-Ed
St George’s School for Girls
Loretto Junior School
st-georges.edin.sch.uk
Musselburgh, eH21 6JA lorettoschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loretto School
Musselburgh, eH21 7Re lorettoschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
edinburgh, eH12 6bG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Glasgow, G42 7RN
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hutchesons’ Grammar School
Strathallan School
hutchesons.org
strathallan.co.uk
Glasgow, G41 4NW
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kelvinside Academy Glasgow, G12 0SW
kelvinsideacademy.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Aloysius’ College Glasgow, G3 6RJ staloysius.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
West end Montessori Glasgow, G3 6AP
westendmontessoripre-school.com Nursery • Pre-School • Day • Co-Ed
Inverclyde
St Columba’s School
South Lanarkshire Fernhill School
Rutherglen, G73 4SG fernhillschool.co.uk
Hamilton, ML3 0Ay
hamiltoncollege.co.uk
Stirling
Gordonstoun School gordonstoun.org.uk
Perth and Kinross
edinburgh, eH4 6HU
Glasgow, G77 5DU
Crieff, PH7 4eX
www.independentschoolparent.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Glasgow
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
stmarysmelrose.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
st-columbas.org
Edinburgh
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Melrose, TD6 9LN
Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU
elgin, iv30 5RF
belmontschool.co.uk
St Mary’s Preparatory School
Hamilton College
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
cargilfield.com
Scottish Borders
st-columbas.org
St Andrews, Ky16 9QJ
belmont House School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kilmacolm, PA13 4eQ
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cargilfield Preparatory School
Perth, PH2 9eG
St Columba’s Junior School
Moray
stleonards-ffe.org
thenewschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fife
St Leonards
The New School butterstone
Ardvreck School
ardvreckschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
beaconhurst School Stirling, FK9 4RR beaconhurst.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep p• Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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Listen to some of our pupils talk about their Merchiston journey www.merchiston.co.uk A Boarding and Day School for Boys aged 8-18 INFORMATION MORNING: SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2013, 10AM Applications for means-tested financial assistance welcome Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU, Scotland Tel. 0131 312 2200. Recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Charity, number SC016580
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Northern Ireland
County Antrim Belfast Royal Academy Belfast, BT14 6JL
belfastroyalacademy.com Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Ben Madigan Preparatory School, Belfast Royal Academy Belfast, BT15 5GP benmadigan.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Campbell College Belfast, BT4 2ND
campbellcollege.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
Methodist College
Royal Belfast Academical Institution Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Belfast, BT9 6JA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
County Down Rockport School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
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Omagh
ARMAGH
COuNTY DOWN Newry
Coleraine Academical Institution
Foyle College
coleraineai.com
foylenet.org.uk
Senior • Day • Boys
Belfast
Enniskillen
rockportschool.com
Coleraine, BT51 3LA
Carrickfergus
Cookstown
FERMANAGH
Holywood, BT18 0DD
Londonderry
inchmarlo.org.uk
TYRONE
victoriacollege.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Belfast, BT9 6JR
Ballymena
Victoria College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Inchmarlo Preparatory School
LONDONDERRY COuNTY ANTRIM
rbai.org.uk
Belfast, BT9 6BY methody.org
Coleraine
Belfast, BT1 6DL
Londonderry, BT48 0AW 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
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WALES
Wales
Holyhead Bangor
Carmarthenshire
Kings Monkton School
Llandovery, SA20 0EE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Llandovery College llandoverycollege.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Michael’s School Llanelli, SA14 9TU stmikes.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Denbighshire Howell’s School
Denbigh, LL16 3EN howells.org
Junior • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Ruthin School
Ruthin, LL15 1EE ruthinschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Conwy
Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School Conwy, LL29 7BP rydalpenrhos.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rydal Penrhos School Conwy, LL29 7BT
St David’s College Conwy, LL30 1RD
stdavidscollege.co.uk
St John’s College Cardiff, CF3 5YX
stjohnscollegecardiff.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
Westbourne School Nursery and Junior
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Howell’s School, Llandaff Cardiff, CF5 2YD
howells-cardiff.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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CARMARTHENSHIRE MONMOUTHSHIRE
westbourneschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Swansea
Westbourne School - Senior
Cardiff
Penarth, CF64 2AJ
westbourneschool.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gwynedd
St Gerard’s School Bangor, LL57 2EL st-gerards.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Monmouthshire
Monmouth School
Monmouth, NP25 3XP monmouthschool.org Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Rougemont School Newport, NP20 6QB
rougemontschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The Grange School
St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery
thegrangemonmouth.org
stjohnsonthehill.co.uk
Monmouth, NP25 3NG
agincourtschool.org
cathedral-school.co.uk
PEMBROKESHIRE
Penarth, CF64 2EF
Cardiff, CF24 0AA
Cardiff, CF5 2YH
CEREDIGION
atlanticcollege.org
Glamorgan The Cathedral School Llandaff
POWYS
Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF
Haberdashers’ Agincourt School and Nursery
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Aberystwyth
UWC Atlantic College
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
ccoex.com
GWYNEDD
kingsmonkton.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cardiff Sixth Form
CONWAY DENBIGHSHIRE
Cardiff, CF24 3XL
rydalpenrhos.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Flint
Monmouth, NP25 3SY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls Monmouth, NP25 5XT habs-monmouth.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Inglefield House
Monmouth, NP25 5XT inglefi eldhouse.org
Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Newport, NP10 8FZ Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s-on-the-Hill School, St Arvans Day Nursery Chepstow, NP16 6DN stjohnsonthehill.co.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s-on-the-Hill School Chepstow, NP16 7LE stjohnsonthehill.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Powys
Christ College
Brecon, LD3 8AF
christcollegebrecon.com Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
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