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to the Autumn 2014 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, 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 the school career: from nursery to sixth form. We aim to leave you with a real understanding of the sector and how it all works. You can download our free schools’ app too, Independent Schools

England, on the iTunes store and Google Play. It has a list of the leading schools in your area, the all-important stats and facts, plus up-and-coming open days. We also love your feedback, so please do email us with your thoughts so that we can make our next guide, out in February, even bigger and better!

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DISTRIBUTION A First Eleven Guide to Independent Schools is a directory of independent schools brought to you by the publishers of Independent School Parent, the magazine for parents of children in prep and senior independent schools. The Independent School Parent magazine in Prep and Senior issues is published termly. Parents can subscribe for a free issue at: independentschoolparent.com/register © CNP Ltd 2014. All rights reserved. Text and pictures are copyright restricted and must not be reproduced without permission from the publisher. The information contained in A First Eleven Guide to Independent Schools has been published in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. All liability for loss, negligence or damage caused by reliance on the information contained within this publication is hereby excluded.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD David Moncrieff, Chairman Tor Down, Parent James Durant, UCAS Andrew Fleck, Sedbergh School Tory Gillingham, AMDIS Rachel Kerr, Girls’ Schools Association Glynis Kozma, Educational Journalist Zoe MacDougall, Teacher Heidi Salmons, The Headmasters’ & Headmistresses’ Conference Dr Anthony Seldon, Wellington College Elaine Stallard, Elaine Stallard Consulting The Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP, Chairman of the Education Select Committee Sheila Thompson, Boarding Schools’ Association Ben Vessey, Canford School David Wellesley-Wesley, Independent Schools Show Peter Young, Marketing/Brand Consultant

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CONTENTS

WHAT’S INSIDE?

6 11 16

Why should you choose an independent school?

Tom Dawson explains the value of an independent school education

Nursery school

Advice from parenting guru Gina Ford; Sabine Hook on entrance assessments

Roll up, roll up

Circus skills at Streatham & Clapham High

Brighton College

Pre-Prep school

Sebastian Hepher gives the low-down

Beachborough School celebrates its inaugural triathlon competition

Jane Disley, head of Richmond House, espouses the value of prep schools

40 42

Swim, bike, run – fun!

Prep school

Eddy Newton on pushing boundaries and showing initiative at prep school

Senior school

Head of Mill Hill, Dr Dominic Luckett, outlines the senior independent sector

School House

Sixth Form

61 67

Outside the box

49 56

Blundell’s day and boarding house eases transition to the teenage years

James Wardrobe on private colleges

Out of Africa

Eltham College’s volunteering scheme

DIRECTORY OF UK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS Each chapter contains a map and listings of Nursery, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior schools and Sixth Forms across the UK.

73 100 113 145 164 171 175 180 188 194

London South South East South West East Anglia East MIdlands West MIdlands North of England Scotland Wales

Should I stay or should I go?

College life versus school Sixth Forms

School fees

How to plan ahead – plus the facts on bursaries and scholarships

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Belmont Grosvenor, North Yorkshire

Canford, Dorset

Gordonstoun, Moray

Rugby, Warwickshire

Millfield, Somerset

Clayesmore, Dorset Oundle, Northamptonshire

Radley, Oxfordshire

Heathfield, Berkshire Harrow, Middlesex

Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire

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CHOOSING A SCHOOL

Why choose an independent education? Tom Dawson, headmaster of Sunningdale School, Berkshire, explains that the value of a private education extends far beyond pure academic rigour

here is no getting away from it. Sending your child to an independent school is expensive. By the time you have put a child through 10 years of independent education, unless you are in receipt of one of the many bursaries on offer, the money you will have spent could have bought you a small house. So why do so many people choose to invest not in bricks and mortar but in the future of the most important things in their lives? What is it that independent schools can offer that the state sector simply cannot match?

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How to define “independent”

Above, Tom Watson is headmaster of Sunningdale, an all-boys’ prep school, Berkshire

The first thing to consider is that word: “independent”; what does it actually mean? Put simply – schools are free to choose their own curriculums. They are not strictly bound by the constraints of the National Curriculum but can look at what they are teaching in a much broader sense. Independent schools tend to teach a much wider range of subjects. Pupils have the chance to learn languages from a much earlier age, many independent schools introduce Latin early on and offer music throughout. Having the ability to choose

what we teach means that we can adapt to those that we are teaching.

Small class sizes

Let us also consider the teachers themselves. They are not necessarily better teachers than in the state sector, but they are dealing with much smaller classes. Some preparatory schools have average class sizes of as little as 12 – compare this to classes of 30 or more in the state sector. A report produced by the Department for Education in December 2011 states that the UK has one of the largest average primary

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Why choose an independent education? Tom Dawson, headmaster of Sunningdale School, Berkshire, explains that the value of a private education extends far beyond pure academic rigour

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How to define “independent”

Above, Tom Dawson is headmaster of Sunningdale, an all-boys’ prep school, Berkshire

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A brave new world *APPROXIMATE FIGURES FOR SCHOOL FEES ACROSS THE SECTOR.

In her new book, The Contented Baby Goes to School, parenting guru Gina Ford explains how to ease your toddler into Nursery AGE 2-4 years FEES* (PER TERM)

From £1,500 - £2,500 Above, a pupil from the Bluebird Nursery at St Hilda’s School, Hertfordshire

oing to a Nursery before starting at Prep or Pre-Prep school offers an excellent transition for your child with play-based learning opportunities and a structured curriculum. There will be a much wider range of toys and equipment and children can enjoy the company of others of their own age. Children learn social skills more quickly in Nursery when they are in a group and begin to understand the value of sharing. They tend to grow in confidence once they start and begin to develop a degree of independence. They may begin to make their first friends and nursery can provide parents with an opportunity to get to know other adults who have children of the same age.

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As a parent, one of the most difficult things is choosing a Nursery as there are often a range of different options. You may want to start by thinking about what suits you as a family in purely practical terms such as the hours you need, the location of the Nursery and the fees. You may want to choose a Nursery attached to a local Pre-Prep or Prep school so that your child can move on seamlessly, or you may prefer a day

nursery, which may stay open during the school holidays and offer longer hours. It’s important to check waiting times for a place too, as these can vary considerably from school to school. You may want to choose a Montessori Nursery for your child. Although many call themselves Montessori, the extent to which they follow the Montessori ethos may vary considerably. This type of education is based on the belief that

Ensure your child has learnt practical skills such as taking his coat on and off and hanging it on a peg ❞

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children are motivated to learn and that they have absorbent minds. Everything is child-sized in a true Montessori Nursery and there will be special equipment such as wooden rods and tablets in different colours. And the children will be encouraged to choose their own activities, focusing on one activity at a time. Once you’ve narrowed down your selection, make sure you visit any nursery you are considering and find out about the curriculum offered, the structure of the day and whether any extra-curricular subjects, such as foreign languages, are available. Look at the equipment and toys provided for the children and check the outside space. Ask about behaviour policies and make sure you have a look at any inspection reports. Perhaps most importantly, you should feel that you like the atmosphere of the nursery and that the children there seem happy. Some nurseries expect children to be able to do certain things for themselves before they start, and you should talk to the staff to make sure that you know what is expected. It’s a good idea to ensure your child has learnt the basic practical skills he may need, such as taking his coat on and off and hanging it on a peg and being able to go to the toilet independently. It’s just as important to prepare your child emotionally though, to minimise any anxiety he may feel, and one of the best ways to do this is to be careful not to transmit any of your own worries about this big new step in his life. Talk to him about nursery in a positive tone, read him some of the many children’s books and make sure you have visited the nursery together. If he hasn’t spent much time away from you, try to leave them with friends or family now and then and if at all possible arrange a playdate with other children who will be at nursery with them. Finally, remember that parents often feel far more anxious than their children about the thought of leaving them at nursery for the first time. It is an important milestone for the whole family, but one that should be the start of an exciting new adventure for your child.

Clockwise from top, a pupil at Sandroyd School, Wiltshire, St Hilda’s School, Herts, The Park School, Somerset

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Tots, toys and tests... Entrance assessments for Nursery and Pre-Prep are a reality for London parents, writes Sabine Hook Choosing a Nursery and planning for your child’s educational future is a daunting task for any parent, yet for London parents it is even more pressurised. Competition for places at Nursery level (not to mention Pre-Prep and junior schools across west and central London) has never been so fierce and the infamous stories of registration forms rushed straight from the delivery room are a reality. Indeed, some popular nurseries are now welcoming registration as early as three months pregnant. London parents can no longer afford to take it easy, but should start planning early.

Early registrations and planning ahead

So how does one stay on top of Nursery and school applications in central London? First of all it is important to realise that registrations for both must be completed almost simultaneously; within the first three to six months of birth. The overwhelming urgency of

Above, Kings House Nursery, East Sussex

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making such crucial schooling decisions for your child, when you know nothing about their personality is a reality.

Keep it local

The most organised parents will already have two or three nurseries and three or four schools in mind well before the birth of their child. Among the key criteria for selection should be locality; it really is important that your nursery is within walking distance as this encourages a calm morning routine – a chance of fresh air and time to talk through the day.

Assessments at Nursery

Many London parents panic at the growing use of assessments for three year olds and feel that only certain well-known nurseries will be able to prepare their children for this. While this is understandable, it is a mistake to feel that only these nurseries will be able to prepare your children for the ominous four plus assessments that many Pre-prep schools now insist upon as a condition of entry. Each school has their own particular criteria designed to select the children who will thrive in their specific learning environment and it is so important not to take rejections to heart. Letter and number knowledge rarely plays a part; rather, they are looking for key qualities such as communication skills, the ability to listen and follow instructions, confidence, independence and the ability to separate from their parents and play alongside other children. There is no evidence that the selective schools end up doing any better than the non-selective ones and an accurate assessment of a three-year-old’s abilities is going to be unreliable to say the least. With this in mind, London parents can keep their options open until they know more about their child’s strengths and which nursery will suit their personality.

❝ Some nurseries are now welcoming registration

as early as three months pregnant ❞

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NURSERY

BEHIND THE SCENES

ROLL UP, ROLL UP! The children at a London nursery put their circus skills to the test in aid of the creative curriculum, writes Helen Rightmyer of Streatham & Clapham High

t Streatham & Clapham High School, London, the nursery classroom was transformed into a big top – a colourful parachute was suspended across the ceiling and strung with fairy lights, there was plate spinning, scarf juggling, stilt walking, tumbling and the little ones challenged their balance as tightrope walkers (by following a line along the floor). A stage was created in the classroom and each child took on the role of the ringmaster, with the important job of announcing the next act. There were hats, wigs, noses and glasses to try on as they dressed up, acting as clowns; while a shop was set up in the roleplay area where the children could sell candy floss and programmes that they had made earlier. The day culminated in a gymnastics “show” put on display by the junior gym squad – showing off their acrobatic routines. The nursery pupils then had a go themselves – a much tamer tumbling display on the large sports mats. The circus-themed creative day was just the thing to inspire 29 nursery children aged three and four to have a “can do” attitude and be confident to take risks through trial and error and, most of all, have fun at the same time. Following government early years guidance, the programme had been put together to help the children develop the physical skills which are so vital in supporting personal, social and emotional development in children’s early years. And workshops were led by circus skills experts Pressplay. The day marked the start of a programme of activities for younger pupils, which ran throughout the half term, helping them to develop the skills they’ll need in pre-prep school. We were thrilled to see that these very young children could maintain such focus on their activities. The children showed high levels of energy and a great fascination in all the circus activities; www.independentschoolparent.com

Left and right, balancing, plate spinning and juggling were the order of the day at Streatham & Clapham High

and they displayed a real resilience. Pupils persisted with each activity and when the spinning plate fell off their stick they picked it up and tried again and again, determined to master new skills. Nurturing physical skills is so important at this young age, as children engage primarily with the world through movement and physical sensations. The workshops helped to build their coordination, control and movement skills in an out-of-the-ordinary way. Each day from then on the children would rush in to be under the big top and the shy, quiet ones in the group were eager to dress up and act out the scenarios – confidently taking on roles in the circus play. The physical activities continued with the emphasis on balance and hand-eye coordination; they explored patterns and shapes on the costumes and circus equipment; and also practised marching in time to the music for the parade and beating the rhythm on drums and percussion instruments. Face paint took on the form of happy and sad clown faces so the children could explore feelings – and of course look at what makes us laugh. This series of events was a great way to get the whole school involved – such as the gymnasts performing acrobatics for the nursery children, and the older girls from both the junior and senior school helping with face painting. At SCHS junior school, pupils thrive in an atmosphere where learning is fun. Pupils of all ages enjoy the creativecurriculum days, which link themes with objectives and engage pupils in exciting and memorable learning experiences. This creative approach, as well as excellent standards of teaching and a supportive environment encourage high levels of achievement. Each day presents pupils with exciting – and fun – challenges which will develop their individual strengths and help them achieve their maximum potential across all aspects of school life. AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 17

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PRE-PREP

STEP UP TO PRE-PREP *APPROXIMATE FIGURES FOR SCHOOL FEES ACROSS THE SECTOR.

When your child is four years old there are a range of Pre-Prep options to choose from explains Sebastian Hepher, headmaster of Eaton Square School in London

he debate which occurs each year: whether to follow an independent Preparatory education for our children or that found within the local primary school, is nothing new and it will, no doubt, continue for as long as there are the two options available. What is less discussed, however, is whether to send your children to a stand alone Pre-Prep after their Nursery years

or to wait until they are eight years old before joining the Prep system, or alternatively whether you should choose a Pre-Prep which is affiliated to a Prep school where the transition is regarded as more “seamless”.

What is a Pre-Prep school?

Pre-Preps traditionally begin in Reception, when the boys and girls who join are four years old, and usually run

❝ Pre-Preps begin in Reception when

the boys and girls are four years old and run until the end of Year Three ❞

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until the end of Year Three when all leave to join the next stage: Prep school. However, the advent of the Seven Plus in recent years has shortened the Pre-Prep experience for some still even further. Within the Pre-Prep the pupils often follow an accelerated curriculum where they are put through their paces at an earlier time than they would experience elsewhere. At the end of the process all must move on, either to a new school or simply carry on through to Year Four within the same institution. And here lies the quandary. Should parents look to a stand alone Pre-Prep for their child or one which is part of a Prep School which runs until the pupils are 11 (mainly for girls) or 13 years old?

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What suits your child?

There are many factors to consider. Not all pupils are suited to a Pre-Prep system that relies upon exam-based exit when the children are eight; many of them are, quite simply, not ready yet. The pace of the curriculum and expectation placed upon some for whom this style is inappropriate may well leave them with dented confidence and loss of self-belief, with parents frantically searching for a place somewhere in late January. These impressions are often indelibly etched into the pupil’s psyche, which is a high price to pay if there are alternatives. And yet, it must be acknowledged, there are those more mature and able pupils who thrive and feed off the advanced programme of study and who, as a consequence, gain entry into highly academic schools. For these boys and girls the experience is invaluable. A Pre-Prep that is part of a larger school, however, offers something very different. The curriculum tends to move at a rate and along an educational path which neatly ties in to that of the senior school to which it is joined, and therefore is usually more steadily paced

❝ The curriculum moves along an

educational path which ties into the senior school to which it is joined ❞

Above, Eaton Square Prep School, London Below, Dunannie, Bedales Schools' Pre-Prep, Hampshire

with the end goal much further away. The principle benefit of this system is that all pupils can move through the ranks as their ability dictates, rather than the system dictating to them how or where they should move. Where there is also a Nursery within one school, the advantages of a longer association within the same institution allows for all of the needs of the individual to be fully met without the all encompassing distraction of exit exams before the “natural” end point at Year Six or Eight.

A unique experience

The Pre-Prep option, irrespective of which one is chosen, provides the pupil with a unique experience that should bring much to each individual within the system. What is evident though is the need for the parents of all pupils to take time to look at their own children and to assess which style of Pre-Prep will best suit them. They should not be swayed by name or pedigree, but rather influenced by the information they have about their own son or daughter, information provided by the current Nursery and, of course, their own impressions. In this way a sensible and measured decision should be reached and a successful, happy Pre-Prep experience will follow.

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❝ A triathlon lets pupils combine sports that they

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wonder how many children, like my own, patiently waited on a road side in Yorkshire this July, to experience the once in a lifetime opportunity of seeing the Tour de France start here in England and catch a glimpse of Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish as they cycled past. Whether it is an inspirational sports hero or an outstanding history teacher, it has long been recognised that one of the greatest influences in our children’s lives are their role models and mentors. One such individual is Beachborough School’s triathlon and swimming coach Hester Pollock, whose sporting passion motivated her to set up our school Triathlon Club and organise Beachborough’s inaugural Schools Triathlon Championships this June, inspiring many young children to try Britain’s fastest growing sport. Hester is an outstanding triathlete in her own right, having competed in her

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age group for Great Britain for the past 10 years, travelling the world to race in various distances from sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) to Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26-mile run). When adults embark upon a triathlon they are often trying to get in shape or race, so how do you motivate a young child to train for a triathlon? Hester’s secret – children want to do them because they are fun. A triathlon lets them do three sports they love – they get to swim, cycle and run – the only difference is that there’s a start line and a finish line. Training in the three disciplines also makes it more interesting than just running, swimming,

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rain or shine we have over 40 children who choose to train at the Triathlon Club each week; they turn up because they want to learn more about this wonderful sport.” Beachborough is a prep school with an outstanding co-curricular programme; there is something for everyone from the Horse Eventing team to a School of Rock Band to a Raspberry Pie Programming Club. The Triathlon Club is also supplemented by a team of dedicated coaches who develop the children’s swimming and running skills in Beachborough’s separate swimming, athletics and cross country clubs. Many children regularly compete in these events, winning National IAPS athletics and swimming competitions. So how did we at Beachborough go from launching a Triathlon Club to embarking upon running our own Triathlon competition? Firstly, we needed a good venue; this can be the make or break of an event but Beachborough were fortunate to be

offered an exceptional local venue in Stowe School with its stunning, Grade I listed, Capability Brown landscaped parkland. Stowe is also starting to build a Triathlon Academy so this fit perfectly with their vision for the future. Secondly, organisation was key and a team of volunteers stepped up to help realise Hester’s plans. Plus we contacted the British Triathlon Federation and we were thrilled to accept their keen support of the event, ensuring we met their high standards for safety and course approval. After months of detailed planning we were delighted to launch our inaugural 2014 Beachborough Triathlon on Sunday 15th June, with 250 young triathletes from schools and sports clubs across the country competing, many in their first ever triathlon. It was exciting to see such fantastic racing across all of the age categories. With so many first timers, we reassured and encouraged the nervous as well as allowing the more experienced

Above, Pre-Prep pupils from Beachborough competing at Stowe School, Buckinghamshire

and competitive children to compete in a challenging event. Starting with a swim in Stowe’s pool, the children proceeded to a closed road circuit for the bike ride, before running to a spectacular finish on Stowe’s North Front. It was important that each child received a medal as each and every one of them tried for their own personal best. Our aim is to inspire many more children to take part in the exciting sport of triathlon and we are already working on setting a date for next year, with further plans to develop the competition to a National Schools Triathlon Championship. Beachborough children have well and truly got the triathlon bug, each of them embracing Hester’s passion that it is never too late to swim, bike, run and have fun. And who knows, one of them might be a future British triathlon champion like their Olympic and Commonwealth heroes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee!

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etter academic results are only one reason parents choose to send their children to independent schools. A survey commissioned by the Independent Schools Council (ISC) on why parents send their children to independent schools found that the most common answer was: “Better standards of education”. Other reasons included: “A better start in life; better chances for future careers; more chances in life; better discipline; and smaller pupilteacher ratios”. Education prepares children for life. At Richmond House School we encourage children to have a love of www.independentschoolparent.com

learning and to develop their own unique talents as well as preparing them for senior school entrance exams. Our latest Independent Schools Inspectorate report awarded us the top grade of “Excellent” in all 10 categories. A statement from the report read: “Pupils have a love of learning and enjoy their lessons and activities. Their attitude to their work is excellent and they take pride both in their own achievements and those of others”. Pupils achieve consistently high standards in all areas – whether academic, creative or sport – and we are able to support not only the less able pupils, who require additional learning support, but also extend the

education for more able pupils to enable them to be the very best they can be. Criticism of independent education often centres around elitism. At Richmond House School we value and celebrate the diversity we have and offering bursary support enables children from less privileged backgrounds to benefit from the opportunities we can offer them. Independent schools are not tied to the government’s National Curriculum. The staff can decide what is important to keep, what to expand on and other worthwhile topics to cover. The breadth of curriculum at Richmond House School includes drama, two modern

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foreign languages, music and sport taught throughout the school by specialist staff whose knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject is of such benefit to the children. While academic subjects are fundamental to a child’s education, it is the opportunities provided outside of the classroom that develop the child as a whole and shape them for life beyond school. At Richmond House School we endeavour to find the strengths in every child and challenge them to go beyond their comfort zone to develop their confidence and find enjoyment in new areas – the trips and residential visits we operate each year are key to this as well as enriching the child’s educational

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experience. We run over 40 extracurricular clubs and activities outside school hours. These range from subject-based clubs, computer sessions and Mandarin, to more relaxing activities including sewing and photography. We offer a large number of sports clubs including judo, squash and athletics. Offering a wide range of extra-curricular activities opens up a wealth of possibilities outside of the classroom and gives children the opportunity to explore their strengths and to experience activities they may not otherwise get chance to try. One of the most noticeable characteristics visitors to the school point out is the warm welcome they

Clockwise from left, Gresham’s, Norfolk, Bilton Grange, Warwickshire, Fairfield Prep School, Leicestershire, Belmont Grosvenor, North Yorkshire

receive from the children and their manners. I receive many comments from people in the local area, or from places we have visited, praising the impeccable behaviour of our children. We instil respect, courtesy and good manners throughout school and the small class sizes and family feel of the school are key to our success. As well as the obvious benefits of small classes – more one-on-one teaching time and the ability to identify and act upon individual learning needs – there’s the family atmosphere that is created by everybody knowing one another. Visitors to our school notice immediately the closeness of the children, how the older children look

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after the little ones and the good relationships between staff and pupils. The teachers and children eat lunch together in a traditional family way and older pupils are encouraged to guide and mentor younger children giving our youngest pupils a sense of belonging and security and older children a sense of responsibility. While the facilities at our school are important, it is the family feel and focus on people that makes our prep school stand out.

With our 100% entrance exam pass rate, our Year Six pupils consistently have their choice of senior school, many obtaining highly sought after scholarships. We reward effort, as well as excellence, on a regular basis, ensuring all children try their very best at all times. We operate an inclusive sports policy ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to represent their school at sport. We recognise that competition is healthy – all children take part in our

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annual sports day and compete in inter-school tournaments and fixtures. It is most important to us that our Year Six pupils leave us as confident, self-assured and accomplished individuals. Having spent several years in a caring, nurturing family environment, it ensures they walk into their next school with their heads held high, knowing that they have had the best start in life and are fully prepared for their next challenge.

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Why weekly boarding works Jane Gandee, headmistress of St Swithun’s School, Hampshire, looks at why weekly boarding is proving to be a popular choice for parents

hen parents think about the type of education they would ideally like for their children, what comes to mind? Of course, exam results typically loom large, but most parents understand that high grades are not necessarily achievable by all and most have also seen research indicating that the best predictors of success in later life are not academic achievements but other less measurable traits such as “grit” – the latest characteristic to have made the headlines. Commitment, compassion, perseverance in the face of difficulties, and the ability to accept defeat gracefully are also highly desirable as is understanding the link between hard work and improvement. Young people living in a community learn a range of soft skills that can be more difficult to acquire at home, for example, getting on with an assortment of people from different cultures. The ability to effortlessly connect with a range of people is highly desirable and can be a result of having developed, through boarding, empathy and emotional intelligence, as well as the ability to compromise where necessary. But which school can deliver all of this

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and their pupils home in time for tea? Relatively few, I would suggest, which is where weekly boarding comes into its own. There is plenty of time both for academic endeavour and for developing a wide range of other skills; plenty of time for study and plenty of time for play; no daily commute (often stressful for both parent and child) and an exposure to a wider range of adults and children giving the opportunity for exchanging ideas. Baking for 20 friends? Absolutely. Organising yourself in order to get to class in time with the right books? Naturally. Deep philosophical conversations with friends? Surely, that is what evenings are for? Yet sending your children away to school for weeks at a time, regardless of the opportunities available, can feel extreme. This is where a modern take on boarding serves so well: weekly boarding with the option to stay at the weekend when appropriate, gives plenty of time for all of the above activities plus the chance to have Sunday lunch with granny. Adventurer and TV presenter Ben Fogle has spoken eloquently about how going away to boarding school made him the person he is today.

“Boarding school changed my life. It made me the person I am.” Ben also recalls how he spent the best part of the first year desperately unhappy and begging his parents to take him away from school. However, they refused and he is now extremely grateful for their perseverance. In comparison to modern boarders, I would argue that Fogle was unusual in taking such a long time to adapt to his new school, but he is certainly far from unusual in his positive feelings towards his boarding school days. Modern boarding can have a profoundly positive effect on young people. Above all, weekly boarding is rewarding and fun. Boarding friends create a strong support network at school which typically remains in place long after boarders have gone their separate ways, going on to provide sustaining lifelong friendships. St Swithun’s School is a leading independent school for weekly and full boarders and day girls aged 11-18, with a day prep school for girls (three to 11) and boys (three to seven). St Swithun’s School, Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA; stswithuns.com, 01962 835700, office@stswithuns.com AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 37

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OUTSIDE THE BOX Pushing boundaries and learning to show initiative is a vital part of prep school life, says Eddy Newton, head of Chafyn Grove School, Wiltshire

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Can you describe a typical child from your school?” is a question that I’m frequently asked by visiting parents. They are surprised when I answer with “no”, but they soon get the point. I don’t want there to be a “typical” child at Chafyn Grove, as children are all different from each other when they arrive at the school and should be different when they leave. However I hope they have two things in common, namely the willingness to have a go at almost any activity they encounter and an acceptance that they might make mistakes along the way. Trying new things and learning from your mistakes are what make children, well, children! In independent schools certain things can be taken for granted – small class sizes, good facilities, high academic standards and decent behaviour – but it is the range of opportunities that really make them exciting. Children should be encouraged to try something different, particularly if it takes them out of their comfort zone, and not be afraid to mess things up before having another go. Many of these activities take place outside, come rain or shine. On Saturday we were truly drenched by a downpour during the Swimming Gala but there was some great competition and a lot of smiling faces. Archery and sailing have been added to the list in the last two years, while drama, craft, golf, athletics, chess and softball are regular favourites. I could name 20 more things that are on offer to the children during the year, but

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the main point, I hope, is the variety of the activities, not just the quantity. Next year we are adding a course on basic business for our Year Eights – already we offer Outward Bound weekends and Leadership training. We want children to be doing things that are not yet part of their everyday life, but which will give them habits and skills in preparation for their later years. Education is not just about academic results and league tables, it is about preparing children for becoming older and encouraging them to think and act on their own initiative. Before you think that children at Chafyn Grove are never in lessons, let me assure you that they are still studying their maths and English, their languages, humanities and the sciences. In addition every child will do art, drama, computing, music, PE and lots of sport each week as part of their varied timetable, with design technology added when they reach Year Five. The activity programme is on top of all this and

Above, at Chafyn Grove School, Wiltshire, children are encouraged to explore outside of their comfort zone

ranges from public speaking competitions to Jazz Band, from cross country to pioneers (Junior Scouts), from sketching to sculpture clubs. The children are at school for quite a few hours each day. When I take the cross country activity out on a Monday afternoon, we normally run past children who have finished their school day at 3.15pm, but we still have almost an hour and a half to go. I do feel strongly that schools need to be open long enough to allow for this varied programme to take place. The ability to think outside the box is going to be crucial for the children of today, as they will face a changing and challenging work place in a few years’ time. Good academic qualifications are important, but equally valid will be the ability to think on your feet. Our Year Eight pupils have just organised a charity fête – they have planned their stalls, worked out the budgets, advertised around the school and sorted the logistics. It is no coincidence that

they had a morning session on business and being an entrepreneur organised for them a few days earlier. This is the time to light the spark and set the ball rolling, not expect the finished product. Education, and indeed the world, is changing fast and the children of today might well be doing jobs in 10 years time that you and I have never heard of. A thoughtful, forward-thinking school needs to be providing a well-rounded education where children have to learn to cope with changing circumstances. Two As and a B at A Level might not be a distinguishing feature any longer, but being able to talk about your lead role in a play or your recent act of community service could be more than helpful. Children need to be guided along a path towards adulthood and teachers have a duty of care for their charges. They need to be nurtured and looked after, but they also need to be inspired to have a go and take risks. Schools that offer variety and challenge are exciting places in which to grow up.

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environment. There are centres of musical, dramatic and artistic excellence and of elite sporting performance.

Truly independent All independent schools rightly pride themselves upon academic attainment but each is free to follow its own curriculum and to pursue the examination courses most suited to its pupils, including A levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U, or a combination. Above all, each has its own distinct aims, ethos and heritage that mark it out, if subtly, from its competitors. What unites the sector is the care that every school takes to look after, nurture and encourage each and every pupil. Good schools do not have an identifiable product. Rather, they take pains to identify the potential that each child has and to support them in the development of their particular talents, interests and

personalities. It is this attention to the individual, supported by dedicated and talented staff, that makes the independent sector so successful. And it is why so many families from this country and abroad are rightly keen to entrust their children to us.

Choosing a school Given the diversity of the independent sector, it is important for parents to do their homework before choosing a school. Every school is different and it is worth taking time to research a range of schools before making the financial and emotional commitment that accepting a place represents. Decisions will be partly based upon practical considerations such as the location of a day school relative to the family home. A school’s structure, including whether it is co-educational or single sex, will also be important. But the feel of a particular place should be the decisive factor. Visit the schools in www.independentschoolparent.com

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ritish independent schools have a long and distinguished history. Over many centuries, kings and queens, philanthropists and educationalists, religious orders and livery companies have founded the hundreds of schools that now constitute the sector. One of our great strengths is our sheer diversity. Senior schools usually admit children at 11 or 13 (and sometimes both) with further places available for those looking to enter the sixth form at 16. Some exist as proud, stand-alone institutions; others are part of foundations that take children from the earliest days of their education until they are ready to embark upon their university studies and careers. Some are single-sex, others co-educational. Many have only day pupils, some only boarders and others a combination of the two. Rural schools often rejoice in majestic parkland settings while others enjoy the hustle and bustle of an urban

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which you are interested. Go more than once to those in which you are most interested. Meet the staff and, above all, try to get a sense of what the pupils are like. If you like the children you see and meet, there is a good chance that it could be the right school for your son or daughter. Try to meet parents who currently have children there. Are they happy? And are their children happy? And, whatever you do, try to ensure that your own children are part of the decision making process. Children are not only highly intuitive; they are also surprisingly sophisticated in their judgements. If they visit a school and come away thinking that they will be happy and fulfilled there, then they probably will be. Equally, if they get an instinctive sense that this is not the place for them, it probably isn’t.

Better opportunities As well as taking care to select the right school, it is important for parents to understand what they are getting for their money. There is sometimes a mistaken belief that paying school fees buys children good examination results, extra-curricular success and a strong set of values. What parents are actually buying is the best opportunity for their children to achieve these things rather than any guaranteed outcomes. In order for the opportunities to be realised, not only do pupils need to work hard to fulfil their potential, but parents need to be supportive of the educational enterprise in which the school is engaged. Simply signing a cheque each term is not enough, and nor should it be. Success can’t be bought and the relationship between parents and the schools must be more than simply a financially-based contract. Indeed, there is strong evidence to suggest that one of the many reasons why pupils at independent schools tend to do so well is because they generally have parents who appreciate the importance of academic attainment and extra-curricular engagement and thus actively support the work of their chosen school. Individual success is clearly important. As parents, we all want our children to do well and thus have the widest range of options available to them when they come to apply to university and choose their careers. It is a widely recognised fact that, on average, independent school pupils do achieve very highly when compared to

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their state-school peers. What is less generally understood is that independent schools also work very hard to ensure that their pupils emerge at 18 with the decency, morality and integrity that distinguish the most worthwhile individuals from the simply successful. Our schools will always seek to dispel any misguided notions of entitlement that may enter the heads of pupils. Indeed, many independent school heads were educated in the maintained sector and understand that those who attend our institutions are extremely fortunate to enjoy that privilege. None of this means that our pupils should feel guilty about the opportunity that they have been given; rather, they should look to exploit it to the full and to repay their good fortune by combining their own personal success with a profound sense of the need to do something for other people and for society as a whole. It is partly this that explains the huge range of charitable work, local community action and international projects in which our pupils willingly and enthusiastically engage not merely during their time at school but throughout their lives.

The recipe for success Of all the things in which parents can invest, nothing can be more important than their children’s education. That is why I believe so strongly in this country’s independent schools and the values that they represent. My advice to parents looking for the right school for their child is to do your research; to investigate carefully the various options available; and to do so by going far beyond simply looking at glossy prospectuses and slick websites. Visit a number of schools with your children. Try to get a sense of the atmosphere, the ethos and the extent to which you meet happy and fulfilled pupils and energetic and committed staff. Talk to other parents and those who know the school well. Remember that there is no such thing, in absolute terms, as the “best school”. What undoubtedly does exist is the best school for a particular boy or girl and it is worth taking the time to establish which one that is likely to be for your son or daughter. And, once you have made your choice, support your child and support the school in equal measure. If you do these things, your experience and that of your children, should be a happy one.

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SCHOOL HOUSE A separate day and boarding house for Years Seven and Eight eases the transition to the teenage years at Blundell’s, Devon, says second master Bart Wielenga

eing on the verge of reaching your teenage years is like waiting backstage, standing on tiptoes peering in, preparing yourself, waiting impatiently, to debut on the adult stage. These tweens are still recognisably children who also frequently present themselves as novice adults. They tend to swing from childlikeness to adulthood not just in the space of a few weeks or days, but even from one minute to the next. It is a time of life filled with paradoxes and confusing contradictions – and that’s just for the children. For many parents, a deep instinctive angst arises, as they need to give their children more independence but at the same time desperately hope that the moral bearings will stand the barrage of temptation. It can be a demanding and unsettling time www.independentschoolparent.com

Above, School House at Blundell’s in Devon, helps children through a transitional stage

for everyone and good schools play a valuable role in setting a course through these tempestuous waters. Blundell’s has been taking pupils from the age of 11 since 1993 but it was only in 1996 that it was decided that a separate day and boarding house was needed for Years Seven and Eight. The decision to create a specific space for those two critical years of schooling has benefited hundreds of pupils who have enjoyed the

safe harbour that School House has been. Of course, no ship is built to be restricted to the confines of the harbour and so it is with our Year Seven and Eight pupils. School House provides a haven, but it is from here that pupils are prepared and strengthened so that they can enjoy all the benefits of being part of an 11 to 18 school, whilst enjoying a bespoke programme designed for these formative years in a young person’s education.

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School House pupils benefit from outstanding teaching from subject specialists. The same teachers who teach A-Level pupils also teach the 11 and 12 year olds at Blundell’s, and often the sixth form pupils help with cross curricular programme days, with clubs and societies and with extension sessions. Many teachers find teaching younger pupils liberating and an absolute delight. Pupils tend to be open and enthusiastic learners and, without the shackles of public exams, lessons can be directed at stimulating their interest and curiosity. Take, as an example, the breakdancing rocket scientist who is the resident tutor in School House. He recently qualified from a Russell Group University with a degree in astrophysics and leads activities in basketball and breakdance, creating the engagement and aspiration in young pupils that parents can only dream of. Also, the School House pupils benefit from having senior pupils around the house at break times and evenings to help with the boarders. Often senior pupils assist with coaching of junior sports teams alongside more experienced staff. In the past year, the senior prefect coached junior rugby whilst he was recovering from knee surgery – and the enjoyment the boys got from his attention and energy was exciting to see. An 18 year old has tremendous credibility in the eyes of younger pupils and we make a point of nurturing those positive relationships. This year we are introducing the School House Diploma. We have thought 50 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Above, School House allows pupils to progress at their own pace with the new Diploma

carefully about what the specific needs are for this age group and have taken on board the priorities that parents hold for their children. The Diploma has strong academic rigour but recognises that, especially at this age, pupils need the space to safely progress at their own pace. To that end we have designed a Learners Toolkit: a set of skills that we believe will not just help pupils excel in their studies, but that will help them to become

resilience, generosity, self-control and optimism. The approach in developing these skills is through the principles of “understand, care and act”. First pupils understand the significance of a characteristic, then develop a desire to improve it and finally it is converted into action. A series of lectures sits alongside the tutoring programme, and pupils keep journals to record reflections of their experiences. Together with a vast

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receive a cohesive package that is excellent preparation not just for Year Nine, but for life ❞ outstanding learners. Through the tutoring programme pupils will be helped to identify their own strengths and weaknesses in each skill and targets will be set. Pupils will make incremental improvements at their own pace over the course of the two years. The second important element of the Diploma is to be attentive to the development of character. In education almost everything appears to be measured, quantified and ranked, but we believe it is important for pupils to realise that not all things of value need to be measured; some are simply worth doing for their own sake, or at least for the sake of others. The Diploma focuses on four particular characteristics, namely:

extra-curricular provision, pupils get a cohesive package that we believe is an excellent preparation not just for Year Nine, but for life. Blundell’s is fortunate to sit in the rolling Devon countryside. There is something very fresh and wholesome about this part of the world and we capitalise on that on a daily basis. Pupils get involved in all sorts of outdoor activities, none more so than the historic Russell Run in the early spring, through muddy pastures and along the Grand Western Canal. And that is what life at Blundell’s is all about: it is about challenge and stretch, about being a child anticipating adulthood, about nurturing roots and strengthening wings. www.independentschoolparent.com

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Above, Mander Portman Woodward, London

the traditional school sixth form. They are not prepared to wait and see what might happen to their results and then react to bad outcomes. The die is not cast for a 16-year-old to stay where he or she has been since 11 or 13, and many

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One advantage of independent sixth form colleges, over a school’s sixth form, lies in the wider range of subjects that pupils can choose from and the greater flexibility of combinations. Most colleges allow you to pick virtually any combination of subjects and there are commonly over 40 different AS and A-level subjects to choose from. Different types and lengths of A-level course are also available. If you want to join a college for the second year of A level, not only will you find many colleges which can provide the right A2 courses, but most will allow you to combine A2 courses with a new AS level or even a subject in which you cover both the AS and A2 during the year. So apart from the variety of subjects, you will find standard two-year courses, final-year (or second year) courses, one-year courses (covering AS and A2 modules) and retake courses. GCSE subjects are also offered at all colleges. Furthermore, intensive Easter revision courses at both A level and GCSE are available at many colleges. The best colleges have experienced and enthusiastic teachers who are A-level subject specialists. They are familiar with all the requirements of the

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various examination boards and are often examiners for the syllabuses they teach. They often have the advantage of being able to specialise in their subject at a particular level for a certain exam syllabus throughout their whole teaching timetable, unburdened by any lower school teaching requirements. These colleges pride themselves on offering small group teaching, usually with a maximum of eight students per class. The informal, relaxed nature of the small-group environment enables the teacher to quickly establish, and maintain, a very productive and beneficial working relationship, with close supervision of work and plenty of individual attention, encouragement and advice. However, perhaps the most significant benefit of the colleges’ approach is exam orientation. “It is still the case that the majority of private schools limit their mock examinations to one per year whereas private sixth form colleges will often have five or six,” says Mike Kirby, principal of Ashbourne College. “I regard this as a crucial aspect of assessment and reporting, however old-fashioned.” Academic and pastoral support is a high priority for these colleges. Their

Below left, Lansdowne College Below right, Ashbourne College

academic advisors keep up-to-date on the latest requirements of the university admissions departments and make sure that students receive plenty of support in completing their UCAS forms as effectively as possible. Some colleges run very sophisticated and targeted programmes of support for those applying for the most challenging university courses, such as medicine. Perhaps the best advice comes from Steve Boyes, principal of Mander Portman Woodward: “For many, approaching a college in this sector from the background of a traditional school is something of a move in the dark. This is why it makes sense to take advantage of the fact that many colleges offer regular Open Days at which options can be discussed in face-to-face meetings with subject specialists, followed with ‘taster days’ that give prospective students a real feel for what day-to-day life in the college is like.” Most of the best colleges are members of The Council for Independent Education (cife.org.uk). Spread across the country, all colleges are subject to high standards of accreditation and last autumn 47% of students in CIFE colleges went to Russell Group universities.

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hroughout our history, students from Eltham College have been recognised for their scholarship and commitment to serving others. Its foundation as the School for the Sons of Missionaries has created a school with strong values. Personal integrity, a sense of respect for self and the needs of others are essential elements of the ethos at the school. Indeed our most famous Old Elthamian, Eric Liddell, Olympian and Christian missionary, epitomised these values. The sixth-form curriculum dedicates time to community service and charity work and it was through one of our teachers that we were first introduced to Kisasa Secondary School in Dodoma, Tanzania. Kisasa is a suburb of the capital city – but one must not get the wrong idea. Dodoma is the new capital and although many changes are happening to the city, it can still be described as only a one street town, but the parliament buildings look grand and they are currently building what is predicted to be the largest university in Africa on the city’s outskirts. Kisasa is in the “suburbs” but that really means it is more or less in the country with no proper roads or infrastructure. Many people live in “tembe” houses built out of mud bricks and very little else. The school, back then, had just under 500 pupils across three year groups: there were six full-time teachers provided by the Tanzanian government and another six teachers employed by the headmaster – using money collected from the 2,000 shillings (£1) a month that each pupil is supposed to pay to attend the school. What we very quickly learnt was that most classes had 90 boys www.independentschoolparent.com

Left, sixth-form pupils at Eltham College get the chance to visit Kisasa Secondary School in Tanzania each year

and girls in them – and their ages could range from 14 to 24 years old. Eltham College sent a reconnaissance party in October 2010 comprising 10 sixth formers, the headmaster and his wife, our link teacher and other members of the charity Azar who were making the introduction for us. It was our aim to identify what we could feasibly do to help and make a difference. After a day of observation we organised each year into smaller sets providing a rota of conversation groups with the sixth-form students and maths and English teaching from the staff. We discovered many bright pupils who had hardly managed to say anything in a lesson before, and at the end of the first

formers, who could continue to enthuse the pupils of Kisasa Secondary School. The most recent party of Elthamians to visit the school helped by delivering lessons on a range of topics, including maths, English and P.E. They were also involved in general maintenance and nurturing the garden allotments during the dry season, all of which helped in getting to know the pupils of the school. It’s through the students’ work that the whole community of Eltham College has been able to see the difference that supporting this school has made. In turn they too have supported our efforts, helping to fund a number of projects including: the building of a new classroom block; the development of the

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classes had 90 boys and girls in them – and their ages could range from 14 to 24 ❞ week we arranged a sports day, with our pupils joining in the football and netball games. During the second week our efforts were focused on helping to improve the physical attributes of the classrooms by repainting the inside and out of one block. We departed energised and determined to continue with the good work. This was a school without electricity and running water so our efforts had to be carefully thought through to bring the most difference to the Kisasa children’s education. We made the decision to return every year with a party of between 10 and 20 sixth

school library; the purchasing and construction of desks, books and scientific resources for the school; and the building of a new toilet block. Furthermore, four of our recent leavers spent part of their gap year supporting the teaching in the school and a former physics teacher spent two years volunteering there. Kisasa Secondary School is now considered to be a school of choice for many more parents because of the improved facilities and resources that are not available at other schools – and in October 2014, Elthamians will once again be visiting Kisasa. AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLs 57

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hy would anyone choose to switch schools after their GCSE years and join an independent sixth form college? After all, most students will have formed firm friendships over several years, will be familiar with the daily routine of their current school and will know what to expect if they stay put. Also, for many there is an in-built inertia, rather like the kind which utility companies and banks rely on which discourages us from switching our accounts, even when we know for certain that we would be better off changing. Well, for large and rapidly increasing numbers of students and their parents, the real question is: why wouldn’t you?

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Do you want flexibility? One of the major reasons parents and students choose independent sixth forms is the fact that they will be able to select from a broader than usual range of A-level subjects and have a timetable constructed around their individual combination of subject choices. The latter is almost unheard of in senior schools where block timetabling is the norm, constraining students’ choice of subjects. In addition to this flexibility, students find a greater variety of programmes available. At A level, they may follow the conventional two-year path or just take A2 subjects in one year. And in some instances, the most able students may be able to take the full A level (AS and A2) in one year on a fast track programme. If needed, GCSE examinations can be retaken and intensive revision courses are also on offer.

Why make the move? There are so many advantages to joining an independent sixth form that they greatly outweigh any initial uncertainty. Different people will make the move for varying reasons, according to their personal circumstances, but whatever the motive may be, the arguments in favour of switching are powerful and compelling. The independent sixth form sector has long since shed its reputation as a slightly dodgy dumping ground for school rejects and A-level re-sitters. Many colleges have established themselves as first-class providers of pre-university education. Given that the prime objective for most parents who are paying for their child’s education is to secure entry to the best possible university, the specialist knowledge and experience available in the independent sixth form sector is particularly attractive.

Some colleges will offer additional programmes helping to prepare students for entry into the key professions, such as medicine, law or finance, providing coaching for example in BMAT or UKCAT tests, together with mock interviews and even relevant work experience. They will have dedicated higher education advisers on the staff, advising and guiding students through UCAS applications.

Informal environment The quality of teaching and learning in independent sixth forms is enhanced by the typically less formal working environment. The ethos of many colleges is more akin to university, with less emphasis on regulations, conformity and uniforms, greater focus on nurturing individuals and mutual respect between staff and students. That does not mean to say that the quality of teaching is less rigorous than that of a school sixth form. In the most successful independent sixth forms it is the quality of teaching and the small class size that are the crucial determinants. Not only are teachers professionally qualified and highly experienced, they are often also examiners in their specialist subjects for the exam boards and some are ISI-trained school inspectors. The teachers’ entire working lives are devoted to the upper age range of students, which means they can develop appropriate pedagogical strategies for the older student. And of course it is a truism that smaller classes, as found in most independent sixth forms, mean greater attention to the needs of the individual, and better working relationships between teachers and students, and the teacher can soon discover those areas where each student needs to be supported further.

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Practice makes perfect Independent colleges are geared towards exam preparation – their raison d’être – so that, while they also provide co- and extra-curricular activities to educate the whole person, they will typically give a far greater emphasis on helping students to practise and perfect their exam techniques. Whereas senior schools traditionally restrict such “mock exam” preparation to once or, at most, twice a year, independent colleges typically test much more frequently, in some cases weekly. This prepares students for the real thing, so that they are not fazed by the style and content of A-level exam papers on the big day. The best practitioners will use the results of regular testing to demonstrate the progress their students have made. When this is measured against such baseline assessments as ALIS, the improvement in performance provides empirical evidence of the value which independent sixth forms frequently add. Outcomes from testing can also help to inform teachers’ ongoing planning and schemes of work, as well as giving individual students valuable feedback.

Above, Lansdowne College, London Right, Chelsea independent College, London

Still unsure? For those still wondering whether to stay or to go, most colleges run open days throughout the school year. Go along and find out more. Some, such as my own college, will welcome visits from parents and students at any time to get a feel for independent college life. 62 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

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NURSERY MONEY TALK

Average termly boarding fee

£9,596

How to make school fees more affordable

Having embarked upon a private education, many parents experience difficulties in funding school fees continuously from taxed income. There are a number of schemes available designed to help parents in this situation. The purpose of these plans is to improve cash flow and hence make school fees more affordable. In essence, this involves spreading an element of the school fees over a longer period of time. For example, a parent is able to comfortably afford 70% of the school fees from income, however the additional amount may prove to be a strain on finances, in this instance, it may be possible to take out an equity draw-down plan to spread the school fees for the balance of 30% over say a 10, 15 or 20-year period. Early investment of capital can avoid the need to use

Above, boarding at Rugby School in Warwickshire

income for providing for school fees in later years or, at worst, go a significant way towards reducing reliance on income. The need for tax efficiency and flexibility can be tailored to the individual. Regular saving for school fees should be started as soon as possible. It may seem obvious, but the longer you save for, the less impact school fees will have on your income when they are due. Or, better still, consider some sort of life assurance policy. Income or capital sums derived are normally tax free.

How do you get a bursary?

A growing number of both boarding and day schools are providing bursaries – these are grants from the school to help parents struggling to pay or afford the fees. Bursaries are generally awarded after a “means test” of family income and are not dependent on examination

performance, although some account will be taken of academic ability. Bursaries may be awarded in addition to a scholarship where financial need is demonstrated and the child would otherwise be unable to enter the school. To obtain a bursary, parents will usually be asked by the school’s bursar to fill in an application form, giving details of their financial circumstances, supported by documentary evidence and including capital assets. The application is likely to be considered by a combination of governors, the head and the bursar. The award will usually remain in force only until the pupil has sat the next relevant public examination – an award made before GCSE will not necessarily continue into A level. Most schools will review bursaries annually to ensure that the justification for an award remains. Bursaries are rarer at prep schools, though a surprisingly large number of

❝ Bursaries are generally awarded after a ‘means test’ of family

income and are not dependent on examination performance, although some account will be taken of academic ability ❞

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MONEY TALK

Average termly day school fee

prep schools do offer some awards. It is interesting to note that fee assistance increased by just over 5% this year and now 8% of pupils at ISC schools are in receipt of means-tested bursaries. Of those, nearly 42% had more than half their fees remitted by the school.

£4,241

What is a scholarship?

Many senior schools and a few prep schools offer scholarships to attract bright or talented pupils. A scholarship is awarded for academic promise or on the basis of special ability in music, art or some other specialism or all-round merit; most schools give awards for sport, and some for drama, design and technology. They are usually awarded after a competitive examination and interview, and normally take no account of financial need. Academic scholarships are the most common, followed by scholarships for music, art and sport. Talented children are invited to compete in open scholarship examinations. The schools hold these exams from the September to December and January to April (autumn and spring) terms of the year before admission. Scholarships will usually be awarded at ages 11, 13 and 16, with pupils already at the school having the opportunity to sit for awards at 13 and 16. Scholarships at the age of 16, for candidates already at the school, are frequently awarded on the basis of GCSE results, with awards for new students being made as a result of an interview and report from the previous school, usually with the requirement to achieve certain grades at GCSE. Competition is strong but, as long as the pupil makes satisfactory progress, a scholarship is normally held for the duration of his or her time at the school. Past papers are available from many schools, which will give an idea of the standards demanded. Take advice from the head of your child’s current school about the chances of success. Scholarships vary in value – they might be worth as little as 10%. You should find out from the school what is offered, and what each is worth so you are not disappointed if you cannot afford the remainder of the fees when your child wins one of the smaller awards.

Don’t be afraid to take advice

I do hope that this helps to point you in the right direction if you are considering an independent education for your child. My advice is to research carefully and explore the schools’ websites, but above all, do not be afraid to ask the schools exactly what they have on offer. This can be a lengthy task, but it is potentially very worthwhile. So start planning as early as possible and do not be afraid to take advice.

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❝ Competition is strong, but as long as pupils

makes satisfactory progress, scholarships are held for the duration of their time at school ❞

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London

This map illustrates the location of some of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by area, follows this page.

Watford

42 43 40 38 39

Uxbridge

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19 20 21 26 23 25 27 28 22 24 18 17 15

Staines

6 4

Chigwell

46 47

Woolwich

30 29 31

35 3736

9 10

14 41

45 34 Croydon

Epsom

SURREY Inner London West London Chiswick 1

Arts Educational School

Ealing

2 St Benedict’s School

Hammersmith

3 The Godolphin & Latymer School

Kensington

4 Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College

North London

South East London Blackheath

9 Blackheath Nursery and Prep School 10 Greenwich Steiner School 11 St Dunstan’s College

25 More House School

Dulwich

South Kensington

12 Alleyn’s School

Eltham

13 Eltham College

Sydenham

14 Sydenham High School

Highgate Grange Park

15 Broomwood Hall 16 Hornsby House School

East London Victoria Park

7 Gatehouse School

Snaresbrook

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33 Whitgift School

Knightsbridge

South West London

6 Grange Park Preparatory School

Greater London

22 Fulham Prep School 23 Kensington Prep School 24 Sinclair House School

Catford

Barnet

5 Dwight School London

Fulham

26 Queen’s Gate School

Westminster 27 Fairley House School 28 Gems Hampshire School

Wimbledon

Croydon

Hampton 34 Hampton School 36 Lady Eleanor Holles School 37 Twickenham Prep School

Harrow 38 The John Lyon School 39 Orley Farm School 40 Quainton Hall

Kent 41 Breaside Prep School

29 The Study Preparatory School 30 The Ursuline Preparatory School 31 Wimbledon High School

Northwood

Shepperton

Belgravia

North West London

19 Eaton House School 20 Francis Holland School 21 Knightsbridge School

32 Devonshire House Preparatory School 31 University College School

Balham

Battersea 17 Newton Prep 18 Northcote Lodge

Hampstead

42 St Helen’s School 43 Merchant Taylors’ School

Richmond 44 King’s House School 45 Halliford School

Twickenham 46 The Mall School 47 Newland House School AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 73

LONDON - West London

West London

Arts Educational Schools, London Chiswick, W4 1LY

artsed.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Great Beginnings Montessori Nursery School greatbeginningsnursery.com Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Harvington Prep School Ealing, W5 2DS

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Ashbourne Independent Sixth Form College

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

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Hawkesdown House School

6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Kensington, W8 7PN hawkesdown.co.uk

Avenue House School

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

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Heathfield House School

Kensington, W8 4PL

Ealing, W13 8LS

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Bassett House School

North Kensington, W10 6JP bassetths.org.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Blythe Hall School

West Kensington, W14 0HB

Chiswick, W4 4JU

heathfieldhouse.co.uk Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Holland Park Pre-Prep School and Nursery Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Holland Park School

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Chepstow House School Notting Hill, W11 3EP

chepstowhouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Connaught House School Bayswater, W2 2HL

connaughthouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Davies Laing and Dick College

Marylebone, W1U 2QB dldcollege.co.uk

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Latymer Prep School Hammersmith, W6 9TA latymerprep.org

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Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

The Falcons Preparatory Girls School

Latymer Upper School Hammersmith, W6 9LR latymer-upper.org

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Bayswater, W2 4LA

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Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls

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Hammersmith, W6 0PG

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Southbank International School, Westminster

nhehs.gdst.net

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Ealing, W13 8AX

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Sylvia Young Theatre School

nottinghillprep.com

Hyde Park, W1H 5YZ

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

syts.co.uk

Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed

Orchard House School

Thomas’s Kensington

orchardhs.org.uk

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Chiswick, W4 1LB

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 • Co-Ed

Wetherby Pre-Preparatory School

Notting Hill Gate, W2 4ED wetherbyschool.co.uk

Marylebone, W1H 2EA wetherbyprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys

Abercorn Prep

St Benedict’s Junior School

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West Kensington, W14 8SH

Marylebone, NW1 6LG

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

St John’s Wood, NW8 0LH arnoldhouse.co.uk

stjamesgirls.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Barrow Hill Pre School

St Paul’s Girls’ School Hammersmith, W6 7BS spgs.org

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Southbank International School, Kensington

Notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU southbank.org

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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

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

2 Arkwright Road, Hampstead, NW3 6AE

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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St James Senior Girls’ School

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE SCHOOL

Marylebone, W1H 1PN

St Benedict’s School

Prep • Day • Girls

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abercornschool.com

Abingdon House School

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T: 020 8862 2254 E: enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk W: www.stbenedicts.org.uk

Marylebone, NW1 6JF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

West Kensington, W14 8SH

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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys

St James Junior School

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St John’s Wood, NW8 9XP

Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

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Abercorn Nursery

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Ealing, W5 2ES

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Wetherby Preparatory School

Abercorn Pre-Prep

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Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

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Ealing, W5 2XP

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Kensington, W8 5RJ

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Ealing, W5 2JL

Independent Catholic Day School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Notting Hill Prep School Notting Hill Gate, W11 1QQ

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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

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Camden, NW1 7HB

The Mount School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

mountschool.com

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Mill Hill, NW7 2RX

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

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Hampstead, NW3 6AE

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Francis Holland School

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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Mulberry House School mulberryhouseschool.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Neasden, NW2 7RX

Mill Hill, NW7 1QR

Neasden Montessori School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

neasdenmontessori.co.uk

hallschool.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

The Hall (11-13 years) Hampstead, NW3 4NU hallschool.co.uk

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

London, NW3 5UD

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Oak Tree Nursery Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Hampstead, NW3 5LF

Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School

St John’s Wood, NW8 7PY saintchristinas.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys

Hampstead, NW3 5NW lyndhursthouse.co.uk

Sarum Hall School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

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Hampstead, NW3 3EL

Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hampstead, NW3 5RN shhs.gdst.net

Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

mariamontessorischools.co.uk

shhs.gdst.net

West Hampstead, NW6 4SN

78 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

“St Dunstan’s seemed to hit a balance between academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and pastoral care better than any other of the schools we visited.” New Parent, 2014

Senior School Open Days 2014 Saturday 4 October, 9.30 - 11.30 Saturday 15 November, 9.30 - 11.30

South Hampstead High Senior Hampstead, NW3 5SS

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Stanstead Road, London, SE6 4TY

Charity number: 312747

www.stdunstans.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Co-educational Independent day school for 3 -18 year olds

devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/ oak-tree-nursery

King Alfred School

Hampstead, NW3 5NW

St Dunstan’s College

Hampstead, NW3 6PD

Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Lyndhurst House School

School Tours: Junior School – Wed 9.30am and Thur 10.00am. Senior School – Wed 10am. Please call to book.

North Bridge House Senior School

ucs.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

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

northbridgehouse.com

Prep • Day • Boys

kingalfred.org.uk

Motto: Junior School: “Play Hard, Work Hard”. Seniors: “Work Hard, Play Hard”.

London, NW1 7AB

herewardhouse.co.uk

Golders Green, NW11 7HY

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 362, boys 185, girls 177 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Weekly from £5,408 Pre-Prep: Weekly from £5,408 Prep: Weekly from £5,755

North Bridge House School

Hereward House School Hampstead, NW3 4NY

Key facts

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Phoenix Pre-Prep School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

T: 020 7590 9000 E: office@knightsbridgeschool.com W: knightsbridgeschool.com Head Teacher: Magoo Giles Admissions: Mary Caldecott-Smith E: registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com

Maida Vale, NW6 5ED Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hampstead, NW3 4EH

67 Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD

Naima Jewish Preparatory School

Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School

The Hall

Knightsbridge School

Mill Hill, NW7 1QS

www.independentschoolparent.com

LONDON

E L T H A M

C O L LEGE

LARGE ENOUGH TO EXCEL SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE

All That Jazz performed by a sporting trio.

Whole School Open Morning Sat 20th Sept

10.00am – 12.30pm

Boys 7-18, Girls 16-18

www.independentschoolparent.com

At Eltham College everyone is someone else. A Sixth Form Mathematician organises art workshops for visiting primary school children, the Captain of the 3rd XV is the lead actor in West Side Story and the General Secretary of the Model United Nations helps out at the local nursing home. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each student’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 - North West London • North London Southbank International School

Channing Junior School

southbank.org

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Channing Senior School

Hampstead, NW3 5TH

St Anthony’s Preparatory School

Hampstead, NW3 6NP stanthonysprep.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

St Christopher’s School Hampstead, NW3 5AE

Highgate, N6 5JR channing.co.uk

Highgate, N6 5HF channing.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Dwight School London Barnet, N11 3LX

dwightlondon.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

St Margaret’s School

The Gower School

st-margarets.co.uk

thegowerschool.co.uk

st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk

Hampstead, NW3 7SR

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

St Mary’s School

Hampstead, NW3 6PG stmh.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

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 Hampstead, NW3 6QN ucs.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Day • Boys

Islington, N7 9EY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Grange Park Preparatory School

Grange Park, N21 2EA

Highgate, N6 4PH

Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Islington, N7 7RU

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Annemount Nursery and Pre-Prep Hampstead, N2 0QN annemount.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Avenue Nursery and Pre-Preparatory School Highgate, N6 5RX

avenuenursery.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Beckett House Montessori Nursery School Islington, N1 0LL

beckett-house.co.uk

Highgate, N6 4PL

80 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Registered charity no. 306983

highgateschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Highgate School

OPEN

Highgate, N6 4AY

highgateschool.org.uk

MORNING

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Saturday 18 October 10 – 12 noon

Winchmore Hill, N21 1BG kebleprep.co.uk

Maria Montessori School Hornsey Rise Hornsey Rise N19

mariamontessorischools.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Montessori House Muswell Hill, N10 3LS

montessori-house.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Norfolk House School Muswell Hill, N10 2EG norfolkhouseschool.org

Small independent school for girls

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Palmer’s Green High School

For further information please contact:

Palmer’s Green, N21 3LJ

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

pghs.co.uk

Nursery • Prep • Junior • Senior • Day • Girls

St Andrew’s Montessori Islington, N1 1BQ

saintandrewsmontessori.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

High School

Highgate Junior School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boys

Andover Pre School

Wimbledon

highgateschool.org.uk

ucs.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

North London

info@wim.gdst.net

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School

Keble School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed

www.wimbledonhigh.gdst.net/open-days

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

University College School Senior Hampstead, NW3 6XH

Encouraging a ‘can do’ spirit

gpps.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

www.independentschoolparent.com

LONDON

“They are confident, articulate young people with high self-esteem who value both their own uniqueness and that of others”

Open Days Sat 4 Oct

SIS Inspection on behalf of OFSTED 2014

10am - 12.30pm

Sat 15 Nov 10am - 12.30pm Friday tours twice a month 9.30am - 11am book with school office

www.independentschoolparent.com

Kindergarten, Lower & Middle School Woodlands,90 Mycenae Road Blackheath London, SE3 7SE tel: 020 8858 4404 email: admin@greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk

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LONDON - North London â&#x20AC;˘ Central London â&#x20AC;˘ East London â&#x20AC;˘ South East London

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Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Vita et Pax Preparatory School Southgate, N14 4AT vitaetpax.co.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Central London CATS College London Holborn, WC1A 2RA catscollege.com

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

City of London School for Girls

City of London, EC2Y 8BB clsg.org.uk

Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls

City of London School

City of London, EC4V 3AL clsb.org.uk

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral School City of London, EC4M 9AD spcslondon.com

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Sir John Cassâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation Primary School Aldgate, EC3A 5DE

sirjohncassprimary.org Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

East London Bethnal Green Montessori School

St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Convent School for Girls Wanstead, E11 2PR

stjosephsconventschool.co.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls

Snaresbrook College Preparatory School

South Woodford, E18 2EA snaresbrookcollege.org.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

South East London alleyns.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Bellerbys College, London bellerbys.com

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Blackheath High School Blackheath, SE3 7AG

blackheathhighschool.gdst.net Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Blackheath Prep School Blackheath, SE3 ONJ

blackheathprepschool.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Colfeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Lee, SE12 8AW colfes.com

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

dcpslondon.org

Gatehouse School

Victoria Park, E2 9JG

gatehouseschool.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

82 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Dulwich, SE21 7AA

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

Dulwich College

Dulwich, SE21 7LD dulwich.org.uk

Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

Eltham College Junior School Eltham, SE9 4RW

eltham-college.org.uk Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Saturday 4 October 11+, 13+ and 16+ 9.30am

London, SE8 3DE

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls â&#x20AC;˘ Boys â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Wednesdays 17 September and 5 November 11+ & 13+ 2.00pm

Independent day school for boys and girls aged 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. Dedicated daily coaches serving inner and outer London. For more information visit our website alleyns.org.uk Tel: 020 8557 1478

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Dulwich Prep London

forest.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Tuesday 4 November 16+ 2.30pm

Dulwich, SE22 8SU

montessori.org.uk

Snaresbrook, E17 3PY

OPEN DAYS 2014 All welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no need to book

Alleynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School

Bethnal Green, E2 7DA

Forest School

Vauxhall 3 miles

salcombeprep.co.uk

Surrey Quays 4 miles

Enfield, N14 4P

Notting Hill 6 miles

Salcombe Prep School

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Marble Arch 5 miles

normanhurstschool.co.uk

Knightsbridge 6 miles

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Greenwich 4 miles

North Chingford, E4 7BA

Normanhurst School

Alleynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Dulwich, 14 minutes from London Bridge; 12 minutes from Victoria.

Fulham 6 miles

stpaulssteinerschool.org

Islington, N1 2QH

Clapham 3 miles

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

The City 5 miles

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steiner School

Chelsea 6 miles

grangewoodschool.com

Borough 5 Miles

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Co-educational, academic excellence is closer than you think.

Forest Gate, E7 8QT

Battersea 5 Miles

smicp.org.uk/pre-school

Grangewood Independent School

Balham 3 Miles

Islington, N1 2TX

Alleynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pre-School

www.independentschoolparent.com

LONDON

Open Day Saturday 20 September 2014 8.30am-1.30pm www.forest.org.uk info@forest.org.uk 020 8520 1744

www.independentschoolparent.com

1,300 boys and girls aged 4-18 who are taught in single-sex classes at key stages of their education. Forest School is located on the very edge of Epping Forest and is the only diamond structure school in London.

AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 83

LONDON - South East • South West London Eltham College

Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School

eltham-college.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

vfps.org

Eltham, SE9 4QF

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed

Farringtons School Chislehurst, BR7 6LR farringtons.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Greenwich Steiner School Blackheath, SE3 7SE

greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed

Herne Hill Pre-Preparatory School Herne Hill, SE24 9LY hernehillschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

James Allen’s Preparatory School Dulwich, SE22 8TE jags.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

James Allen’s Girls’ School Dulwich, SE22 8TE jags.org.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Oakfield Preparatory School Dulwich, SE21 8HP

oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Park School for Girls Ilford, IG1 4RS

parkschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

Riverston School 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

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

St Olave’s Preparatory School New Eltham, SE9 3QS stolaves.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Sydenham High School Sydenham, SE26 6BL

sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net SEE ADVERTISEMENT

84 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

South West London

BROOMWOOD HALL PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4-8

Abbey College London Belgravia, SW1W 0DH abbeylondon.co.uk

6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Apples and Honey, The Nursery on the Common Wimbledon, SW19 5QD applesandhoney.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Barnes Montessori Nursery Barnes, SW13 9QL

barnesmontessori.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Broomwood Hall Balham, SW12 8NR

Tuesday 7 October 2014 from 9.00 until 10.30am

broomwood.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed

THE OLD VICARAGE, 192 RAMSDEN ROAD, SW12

Cameron House

admissions@northwoodschools.com www.broomwood.co.uk 020 8682 8830

Chelsea, SW3 6AH

cameronhouseschool.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Clapham Montessori Clapham, SW4 0DX

montessoriclapham.co.uk

OPEN DAY

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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Clapham Park Montessori Clapham, SW4 9EH

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NORTHCOTE LODGE

montessoriclapham.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

DAY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AGED 8-13 YEARS

Colet Court

Barnes, SW13 9JT coletcourt.org.uk 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

Battersea, SW11 4DX thedominie.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Donhead School

Saturday 11 October 2014 from 10.00am until 12.00 noon

Wimbledon, SW19 4NP donhead.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

26 BOLINGBROKE GROVE, LONDON SW11

Eaton House School Belgravia, SW1W 9BA

eatonhouseschools.com Pre-Prep • Day • Boys

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

OPEN DAY

Upper Norwood, SE19 1RS

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admissions@northwoodschools.com www.broomwood.co.uk 020 8682 8830 www.independentschoolparent.com

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LONDON

THE EATON HOUSE GROUP OF SCHOOLS Eaton House The Manor Boys’ Prep • Boys’ Pre-Prep • Girls’ School • Nursery Eaton House Belgravia • Eaton House The Vale School

EATON HOUSE THE MANOR SW4, OPEN DAY Saturday 11 October 2014, 9.30am–12 noon 020 7924 6000 • www.eatonhouseschools.com

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www.independentschoolparent.com

THE EATON HOUSE GROUP OF SCHOOLS IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

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AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 85

LONDON - South West London Eaton House The Manor School

Fulham Pre-Prep School

eatonhouseschools.com See AdvertiSement

fulhamprep.co.uk

Clapham, SW4 9RU

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Eaton House The Manor Girls’ School Clapham, SW4 9RU

eatonhouseschools.com Prep • Day • Girls

Eaton House The Vale School Knightsbridge, SW7 5QH eatonhouseschools.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Eaton Square Nursery School Belgravia Belgravia, SW1W 9PY

eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Eaton Square Nursery School Chelsea Chelsea, SW10 9EL

eatonsquareschool.com 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

Battersea, SW11 1HS emanuel.org.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Eridge House Preparatory School Fulham, SW6 4LJ

eridgehouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Fairley House School

Westminster, SW1P 4AU fairleyhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement

Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Falkner House

South Kensington, SW7 4QB falknerhouse.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Finton House

Balham, SW17 7HL fintonhouse.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Francis Holland School SW1W 8JF

fhs-sw1.org.uk

86 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Fulham Prep School Fulham, W14 9SD

fulhamprep.co.uk See AdvertiSement Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Garden House School Chelsea, SW3 4TW

gardenhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

GEMS Hampshire School Chelsea, SW3 6NB

ths.westminster.sch.uk See AdvertiSement

15 Manresa Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6NB

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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

Glendower Preparatory School South Kensington, SW7 5JX glendowerprep.org Prep • Day • Girls

Key facts

Hall School Wimbledon ( Junior)

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

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 Barnes, SW13 9QN

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

harrodian.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Hill House International School Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP hillhouseschool.co.uk

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.

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hornsby House School Balham, SW12 8RS

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.

hornsbyhouse.org.uk See PrOFiLe entrY

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hurlingham School

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.

Putney, SW15 2NQ

hurlinghamschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Ibstock Place School

Roehampton, SW15 5PY

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.

ibstockplaceschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Kensington Prep School kensingtonprep.gdst.net See AdvertiSement

Key fa

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

King’s College School Wimbledon, SW19 4TT kcs.org.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

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Fulham, SW6 5PA

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Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Gems Hampshire school

Fulham, SW6 3JJ

www.independentschoolparent.com

School( Gender Total pu admiss Type: D Day Fee

LONDON

Open Events 2014 Leading Independent School for Girls aged 11-18

Senior School 19th September 9th October 5th, 14th November

Open Events 2014 Leading Independent School for Girls aged 4 -18

Junior School 29th September 13th October Senior School 24th September 5th, 20th November

Senior Open Evening 24th September 5.30-7pm (no booking required)

Senior Open Evening 7th October 6-8pm (no booking required)

Sixth Form Open Evening 7th October 6pm

Sixth Form Open Evening 2nd October 6pm

To reserve a place please contact the Registrar, Mrs Sandy Bailey

To reserve a place please contact the Registrar, Mrs Fiona Holland

registrar@fhs-nw1.org.uk

registrar@fhs-sw1.org.uk

020 7723 0176

020 7730 2971

Reg. Charity No 312745

www.francisholland.org.uk

Hornsby House School

Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RB

T: 020 8673 7573 E: school@hornsbyhouse.org.uk W: hornsbyhouse.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Edward Rees Admissions: Mrs Alex Salandin

Key facts

Gender / Ages: Co-educational Total pupils: 418, boys 209, girls 209 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep – Day from £4125 per term Fees: Prep – Day from £4435 per term Entrance Procedure: Non-selective entry at Reception, with sibling priority. Early registration recommended as non-sibling Reception places are offered in order of the age of the child at registration date. Assessed entry for occasional places in Years 1-6.

School Philosophy: Hornsby House is warm, nurturing and inclusive. The curriculum is broad and delivered by talented teachers who oversaw record breaking 11+ results in 2014 with a total of 40 scholarships and exhibitions offered to our 58 Year 6 leavers. ISI judged pupils’ overall achievement as “excellent” and their personal development as “excellent and a strength of the school”.

Registration deadline for 4+ entry in September 2015 is 30th September 2014.

Open Days: Thursday 9th October 2014, Thursday 5th March 2015 and Thursday 4th June 2015.

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LONDON - South West London Knightsbridge School

Queen’s Gate School

knightsbridgeschool.com SEE PROFILE ENTRY

queensgate.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD

South Kensington, SW7 5LE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

L’Ecole de Battersea

Ravenstone Prep School

lecoledespetits.co.uk

ravenstoneschools.com

Battersea, SW11 3DS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

L’Ecole des Petits Fulham, SW6 2NB

South Kensington, SW7 5NL Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Redcliffe School

Chelsea, SW10 9JH redcliffeschool.com

lecoledespetits.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Roche Nursery Fulham

Little GEMS Nursery Chelsea, SW7 4NX

Fulham, SW6 3LG

therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries

ths.westminster.sch.uk

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

The Roche Nursery Keswick

Mander Portman Woodward South Kensington, SW7 5AB mpw.co.uk

6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Merlin Pre-Prep School Putney, SW15 2BZ merlinschool.net

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Moat School Fulham, SW6 6EG moatschool.org.uk Senior • Day • Co-Ed

More House School

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA

East Putney, SW15 2JE

therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

The Roche Nursery Wandsworth

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW

therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

The Roche School

Wandsworth, SW18 1HW therocheschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Nicholas Prep School

South Kensington, SW7 1PT stnicholasprep.co.uk

morehouse.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Barnes, SW13 9JT

Newton Prep

Battersea, SW8 4BX

newtonprepschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Northcote Lodge

Battersea, SW11 6EL

northcotelodge.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Day • Boys

Oliver House School Clapham, SW4 9AH oliverhouse.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Park Kindergarten Battersea, SW11 4LH

thekindergartens.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Prospect House School Putney, SW15 3NT prospecths.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Paul’s School stpaulsschool.org.uk

South Kensington, SW7 4NE stphilipschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys

Sinclair House School, Lower Nursery Fulham, SW6 6AU

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Sinclair House School, Upper Nursery

Newto educatio

Fulham, SW6 6DA

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Sinclair House School, Preparatory Fulham, SW6 3JJ

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

OPEN MORNINGS: Saturday 11th October 2014 9:30am—12:30pm.

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

putneyhigh.gdst.net

schs.gdst.net

Streatham, SW2 3SR

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

OPEN MORNI Saturday 11th

Small group tours with the Headmistress take place most Friday mornings. Small group tou For further details please contact hmpa@newtonprep.co.uk For further deta

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Newton Prep is a vibrant school offering a challenging education for inquisitive children who are eager to engage fully with the world.

sinclairhouseschool.co.uk

Putney High School Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

A co-e

St Philip’s School

Streatham & Clapham High School - Nursery and Junior

Putney, SW15 6BH

A co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3-13

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys

149 Battersea Park Road London, SW8 4BX 020 7720 4091

020 7720 4091 www.newtonprepschool.co.uk

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LONDON - South West London Streatham & Clapham High School - Senior Streatham, SW16 1AW schs.gdst.net

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

The Study Preparatory School Wimbledon Village, SW19 5ER thestudyprep.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Day • Girls

Sussex House

Belgravia, SW1X 0EA

sussexhouseschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys

Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea Battersea, SW11 3NA thomas-s.co.uk

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Thomas’s Kindergarten Pimlico Pimlico, SW1W 8PD

• Greater London

Wimbledon High School Wimbledon, SW19 4AB wimbledonhigh.gdst.net SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Greater London: Croydon Croydon, CR9 7AT trinity-school.org

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed

Whitgift School

South Croydon, CR2 6YT whitgift.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys

Edgware

Thomas’s Fulham

Edgware, HA8 7RJ

Fulham, SW6 3ES thomas-s.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Thomas’s Battersea Battersea, SW11 3JB thomas-s.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hampton

admissions@hamptonschool.org.uk

Hampton, TW12 2LP

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

denmeadschool.org.uk

Tower House School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Wimbledon, SW20 8HR

ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Westminster Abbey Choir School

Westminster, SW1P 3NY westminster-abbey.org Prep • Boarding • Boys

Westminster Cathedral Choir School Westminster, SW1P 1QH choirschool.com

Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys

Westminster School

Westminster, SW1P 3PF westminster.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed

Hampton School

hamptonschool.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hampton, TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Twickenham Preparatory School Hampton, TW12 2SA

twickenhamprep.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Harrow

Alpha Preparatory School Harrow, HA1 1SH

alpha.harrow.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Buckingham College Harrow, HA1 1SH buckcoll.org

Senior • Day • Boys

Westminster Under School

Harrow School

westminsterunder.org.uk

harrowschool.org.uk

Westminster, SW1P 2NN

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Harrow, HA1 3HP

Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys

Prep • Day • Boys

Tel 020 8979 9273

Denmead School

Hampton, TW12 3HD

The Ursuline Preparatory School

Entry at 11,13 and 16 22 route coach service An outstanding education in a 27 acre campus

www.hamptonschool.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

(see website for dates)

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

thomas-s.co.uk

thsboys.org.uk

All begin at 2.30pm and nish at 4.30pm, by appointment

nlcs.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Co-Ed • Prep • Day • Boys

East Sheen, SW14 8LF

Visitors’ afternoons 2014 - 2015

North London Collegiate School

Thomas’s Clapham

Wandsworth, SW11 6LZ

Saturday 20 September 2014 10.00am -1.00pm

Trinity School

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

thomas-s.co.uk

Open Morning

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LONDON

QUAINTON HALL SCHOOL & NURSERY Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX IAPS/Church of England

Boys 2½ - 13

QUAINTON HALL & NURSERY GirlsSCHOOL 2½ - 11 Hindes Road, Harrow HA1 1RX IAPS/Church of England

OPEN MORNING: SATURDAY 20th 2014 WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TOSeptember PROSPECTIVE Boys 2½ - 13 10.00am – 12.30pm PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN Girls 2½ - 11 Boys 2½ - 13 • Girls 2½ - 11 •  Excellent Academic Results WE EXTEND A WARMbroad WELCOME •  Exceptionally curriculum TO PROSPECTIVE WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME PARENTS ANDextra-curricular THEIR CHILDREN TO OUR •  Extensive activitiesTO PROSPECTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR •  Wide variety of team sports CHILDREN

Independent Day School for Girls from 4-18 years

• Excellent Academic Results •  Outstanding broad facilities including an indoor pool • Exceptionally curriculum Excellent Academic •  An open and friendlyResults school community • Extensive extra-curriculum activities •  Breakfast clubbroad and after school care Exceptionally curriculum • Wide variety of team Sports •  Extensive extra-curricular activities • Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool •  Wide variety of team sports • An open and friendly school community •  Outstanding facilities including an indoor pool • Breakfast After School care Further details the Admissions' Secretary: 020 8427 1304 •  Anfrom open&and friendly school community

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LONDON - Greater London The John Lyon School

Surbiton High School

johnlyon.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

surbitonhigh.com

Harrow, HA2 0HN

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Orley Farm School

Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3NU orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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

ACS Hillingdon International School Hillingdon, UB10 0BE acs-schools.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

St Helen’s College

Hillingdon, UB10 9JX sthelenscollege.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Isleworth

Ashton House School Isleworth, TW7 4LW ashtonhouse.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Kew

Northwood

Merchant Taylors’ School Northwood, HA6 2HT mtsn.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Northwood College Northwood, HA6 2YE

northwoodcollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

sthn.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

stmartins.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Northwood, HA6 1QS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

inspiring and creative education Aan caring and school, providing A caring and happy happy school, providing Independent Day School for amongst first-class facilities. an inspiring and creative education an inspiring and creative education Girls aged 4–11 and Boys aged 4–13 Achieving high academic standards amongst first-class facilities. amongst first-class facilities. excellent personal development Achieving high academic standards Aand caring and happy school, providing Achieving academic standards withinhigh a broad curriculum. and excellent personal development an inspiring creative education and excellentand personal development within a broad curriculum. amongst facilities. within a first-class broad Pre-prep Opencurriculum. Morning: Achieving high academic standards Pre-prep Open Thursday 25th September 9.30-10.30am. and excellent personal development Pre-prep Open Morning: Morning: Thursday 25th September within a broad curriculum. Please call to reserve a place. Thursday 25th September 9.30-10.30am. 9.30-10.30am.

Pinner, HA5 5DT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Heathfield School for Girls Pinner, HA5 1NB

heathfield.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Please call reserve a Please call to to reserve a place. place. Pre-prep Open Morning:

Thursday 25th September 9.30-10.30am. Please call to reserve a place.

Pinner, HA5 5HH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Falcons School for Boys falconboys.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Kew Day Nursery

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

asquithnurseries.com

Richmond, TW9 4ES Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Kew Green Preparatory School Richmond, TW9 3AF kgps.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Independent Day School for GirlsIndependent aged 4–11 and aged Day School for Independent DayBoys School for4–13 Girls aged 4–11 and Boys aged 4–13 A caring happy providing Girls agedand 4–11 andschool, Boys aged 4–13

Pinner

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PE

Prep • Day • Girls

Telephone Telephone 01932 01932 223593 223593 www.hallifordschool.co.uk www.hallifordschool.co.uk

tsmn.co.uk

Richmond, TW9 2SS

surbitonhigh.com

Please Please contact contact the the Registrar Registrar registrar@halliford.net registrar@halliford.net

Twinkle Stars Montessori

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2HW

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT A A LEVEL LEVEL & & GCSE GCSE RESULTS RESULTS Scholarships and Bursaries available Scholarships and Bursaries available

Northwood, HA6 2DJ

Richmond

Surbiton High Junior Girls’ School

Tours Tours at at 9.30am 9.30am and and 11.30am 11.30am (by (by appointment) appointment)

St Martin’s School

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 6PY

marymountlondon.com

Thursday Thursday 13th 13th and and Tuesday Tuesday 18th 18th November November

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

reddiford.co.uk

Marymount International School

OPEN DAYS

st-johns.org.uk

Prep • Day • Girls

kgs.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Wednesday Wednesday 8th 8th October October -- 6.30pm 6.30pm -- 8.30pm 8.30pm

Northwood, HA6 3QY

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7NU

Kingston Grammar School

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING

St John’s School

Reddiford School

holycrossprepschool.co.uk

10am—12noon 10am—12noon (Headmaster’s (Headmaster’s Presentation Presentation 12noon) 12noon)

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

buckprep.org

Holy Cross Preparatory School

Saturday Saturday 4th 4th October October 2014 2014

Northwood, HA6 3AS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Kingston-UponThames

OPEN MORNING

St Helen’s School

Buckingham College Prep School

kewcollege.com

Independent Independent school school for for boys boys 11-18 11-18 and and girls girls 16-18 16-18 Set in six acres close to the River Thames Set in six acres close to the River Thames

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Girls

Kew, TW9 3HQ

Kew College

HALLIFORD SCHOOL - SHEPPERTON

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT

Beveree, 43 High Street, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 2SA Tel: 020 8979High 6216 Email: office@twickenhamprep.co.uk Beveree, Beveree, 43 43 High Street, Street, Hampton, Hampton, Middlesex Middlesex TW12 TW12 2SA 2SA www.twickenhamprep.co.uk Tel: 020 8979 6216 Email: Tel: 020 8979 6216 Email: office@twickenhamprep.co.uk office@twickenhamprep.co.uk www.twickenhamprep.co.uk www.twickenhamprep.co.uk Beveree, 43 High Street, Hampton,www.independentschoolparent.com Middlesex TW12 2SA Tel: 020 8979 6216 Email: office@twickenhamprep.co.uk www.twickenhamprep.co.uk

LONDON

MTS

Merchant Taylors’ School Excellence, integrity and distinction since 1561

Open Morning

1561

September 27th 2014 10.00 - 12.30

Why not choose the best for your son? • • • • • • •

A ‘Top Ten’ boys’ school ‘Exceptional’ 2014 School Inspection Inspirational teaching Unique tutorial system Civilized, friendly & unpressured Small class sizes Superb facilities set in 250 acres

• 2015 Registration:

11+ November 30 2014 16+ December 31 2014

• 2016 Registration:

13+ February 28 2015

Getting here Coaches : Barnet (via Stanmore), Beaconsfield, Brent (via Harrow), Ealing, Harpenden, Harrow, Highgate, Mill Hill, Radlett, St John’s Wood from 2015, Stanmore Car : MTS is 15 minutes from the M1, the M25 and the A40 Transit : MTS is adjacent to Moor Park (Metropolitan Line) and is accessible from any Jubilee/ Metropolitan Line station. Chiltern line trains change at Rickmansworth From Marylebone: Chiltern Line trains change at Harrow. Travelling time from WC1/W1 is 40 minutes

Guided tours (last tour 11.30) The Head Master speaks at 11.15 and 12.15 Excellence, integrity and distinction since 1561 1199_MTS_FirstEleven_Sep14.indd 1

Sixth Form Open Evening November 10th 2014 17.00 – 19.00

Online

Visit us at www.mtsn.org.uk

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Please contact Gregg McCann, Admissions Officer admissions@mtsn.org.uk +44(0)1923 845514 Merchant Taylors’ School Northwood Middlesex HA6 2HT For boys 11 - 18

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LONDON - Greater London â&#x20AC;˘ Essex â&#x20AC;˘ Kent Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House School

St Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School

kingshouseschool.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

stcatherineschool.co.uk

Richmond, TW10 6ES

Twickenham, TW1 4QJ

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

Old Vicarage School

Wembley

Richmond, TW10 6QX

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buxlowschool.com

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Richmond, TW9 3JX

Happy Days Montessori

unicornschool.org.uk

Wembley, HA9 0RG

Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

happydaysmontessori.co.uk

Shepperton

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Halliford School

Harmony Montessori Nursery

hallifordschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

harmonymontessori.co.uk

Wembley, HA9 8RG

Shepperton, TW17 9HX

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

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Staines

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Staines Preparatory School

Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Staines, TW18 2BT stainesprep.co.uk

Essex

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

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Stanmore

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD braesideschool.co.uk

Peterborough and St Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School

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Stanmore, HA7 3JB

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Breaside Preparatory School

The Mall School

Bromley, Kent BR1 2PR www.breaside.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

The Mall School

Twickenham, TW2 5NQ themallschool.org.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boys

Newland House School Twickenham, TW1 4TQ newlandhouse.net SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

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South East

Berkhamsted 1

Berkhamsted School

Elstree 2 Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School

Hatfield 3 Queenswood School

Letchworth

HERTFORDSHIRE

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.

Hertfordshire

11 1

Watford

12 8

London Windsor

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Hertford

4 Haileybury College

Hitchin 5 Kingshott School

37 38

Rickmansworth

St Albans 9 St Albans School 10 St Columba’s College

Tring 11 Tring Park School for the Performing Arts

Watford 12 Aldenham School

Kent

Broadstairs 13 Wellesley House

Canterbury 14 Kent College 15 St Edmund’s School

45 46 47

48Eastbourne

Sevenoaks

Guildford

20 Sevenoaks School

33 Royal Grammer School

21 Walthamstow Hall

34 St Catherine’s School

Tunbridge

35 Tormead School

22 Holmewood House School

Hindhead

Tonbridge

36 Amesbury School

23 Tonbridge School

Kingston-Upon-Thames

Caterham

37 Marymount International School

Surrey

Sussex - East Brighton

45 Brighton & Hove High School 46 Brighton College 47 Roedean School

Eastbourne 48 Eastbourne College

Mayfield

24 Caterham School

38 Surbiton High School

49 St Leonards-Mayfield School

Cobham

Leatherhead

Robertsbridge

25 Notre Dame School

39 Cranmore School

Cranleigh Esher

40 St John’s School

Reigate

Chislehurst

26 Claremont Fan Court School

16 Farringtons School

27 Milbourne Lodge School

Cobham

Godalming

17 Cobham Hall

28 Aldro School

Cranbrook

29 Barrow Hills School

18 Bethany School

30 King Edward’s School

43 St George’s Weybridge

Ramsgate

31 Prior’s Field

Windlesham

19 St Lawrence College

32 St Hilary’s School

44 Woodcote House

www.independentschoolparent.com

Folkestone

7 York House School 8 The Royal Masonic School for Girls

KENT

23 52

14 15

Maidstone

EAST SUSSEX 55

13 19

24 20 21

WEST SUSSEX

6 Princess Helena College

Margate

41 Dunottar Reigate School for Girls 42 Royal Alexandra & Albert School

Weybridge

50 Vinehall School

Sussex - West Haywards Heath

51 Ardingly College

East Grimstead 52 Brambleyte School

Lancing 53 Lancing College

Linfield 54 Great Walstead School

Worthing 55 Our Lady of Sion School AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 113

SOUTH EAST - Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Boys

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP

habsboys.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Elstree, Nr Watford WD6 3AJ aldenham.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

habsgirls.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Aldwickbury School

Hertford, SG13 7NU

aldwickbury.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys

Beechwood Park

St Albans, AL3 8AW

haileybury.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Heath Mount School Hertford, SG14 3NG

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

heathmount.org

Berkhamsted Pre-Preparatory School

Howe Green House School

berkhamstedschool.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Berkhamsted Preparatory School

howesgreenhouseschool.co.uk

Immanuel College immanuelcollege.co.uk

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Kingshott School

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ

berkhamstedschool.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys • Girls

Bishop’s Stortford College 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

A diamond school offering the best of co-educational and single-sex tuition

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Little Acorns Montessori School Bushey, WD23 2ES

littleacorns-montessori.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Lochinver House School Potters Bar, EN6 1LW

lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Lockers Park

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL lockerspark.herts.sch.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys

Lyonsdown School

New Barnet, EN5 1SA

lyonsdownschool.co.uk

eger-roth.co.uk

Shenley, WD7 9BG

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ

Manor Lodge School

Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

manorlodgeschool.com

Francis House Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

francishouseschool.co.uk

northwoodprep.co.uk

Open Days 2014 : Thursday 2, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 October Call 01442 358001 or visit our website for full details

Northwood Prep

www.berkhamstedschool.org

Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

A member of the Berkhamsted Schools Group

Registered Charity No. 310630

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kingshottschool.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Independent

Hitchin, SG4 7JX

Egerton Rothesay School

Tring, HP23 4DL

An excellent all round education

Bushey, WD23 4EB

Berkhamsted, HP4 3DW

Berkhamsted School

Aldenham School (11-18) Entry for boys & girls 11+, 13+, 16+

Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

berkhamstedschool.org

Aldenham Prep School (3-11) Entry for boys & girls rising 3, 4+, 7+

Haileybury College

beechwoodpark.net

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ

10.00am - 12.30pm

Elstree, WD6 3BT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Harpenden, AL5 1AD

Open Morning Saturday 11 October 2014

Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls

S I XT H

Aldenham School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

B OYS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

P R E- PR E P & PR E P

abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

eak Headmaster will sp m, 5a 11.1 d an m 15a 10. ool 12.00 noon. Last tour of Senior Sch ks at 11.00am Head of Prep spea

Elstree, WD6 3AF

G IR L S

Abbot’s Hill School

www.independentschoolparent.com

inspires We are a leading co-educational 13-18 boarding & day school with entry into Lower School at 11+. Academic rigour and outstanding co-curricular provision are at the heart of Haileybury, providing the exceptional opportunities and truly all-round education that allow our pupils to discover enduring passions and talents. We offer a choice of IB Diploma or A Levels in the Sixth Form. Our next Open Mornings are: 11+ 26 September 13+ 11 October 11+ 7 November For further information, or to attend an Open Morning, you are warmly invited to contact the Registrar, Iona Hutchinson registrar@haileybury.com 01992 706353 Hertford Herts SG13 7NU

haileybury.com

@HaileyburyUK

/HaileyburyUK Registered charity number 310013

SOUTH EAST - Hertfordshire Princess Helena College

St Hilda’s School

princesshelenacollege.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

sthildasharpenden.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Hitchin, SG4 7RT

Harpenden, AL5 2ES

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Purcell School of Music

Bushey, WD23 3DA

Bushey, WD23 2TS purcell-school.org

Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed

Queenswood School Hatfield, AL9 6NS

queenswood.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans, AL1 3SJ stahs.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory School Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ stahs.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

St Albans School

sthildas-school.co.uk

St Joseph’s In The Park School Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX stjosephsinthepark.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Margaret’s School Bushey, WD23 1DT

stmargaretsbushey.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

St Martha’s

Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ st-marthas.co.uk

Sherrardswood School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Columba’s College St Albans, AL3 4AW

stcolumbascollege.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

sherrardswood.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

stanboroughprimary.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Stanborough School Watford, WD25 9JT spsch.org

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 Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

A co-educational day Preparatory A co-educational Preparatory School from age 3day to 13 School from age 3 to 13

Twinkle Stars Montessori

Open Open Morning Morning

Barnet, EN5 1JE

twinkle-stars.co.uk

stedmundscollege.org

Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF

Ware, SG11 1DS

Westbrook Hay Prep School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

westbrookhay.co.uk

Saturday 15th November 2014 Saturday 15th November 2014 Join us from 10.00am to 12.30pm Join us from 10.00am to 12.30pm

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed

St Francis’ College

York House School

st-francis.herts.sch.uk

york-house.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

www.kingshottschool.com www.kingshottschool.com St Ippolyts, Hitchin St Ippolyts, Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7JX Hertfordshire SG4 7JX Telephone: 01462 432009

Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT 01483 280340

Watford, WD25 0DQ

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

www.cranmoreprep.co.uk

Stanborough Primary and Nursery School

St Edmund’s College & Prep

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ

19 September & 4 October 2014 09.30 - 12.00

Welwyn, AL6 0BJ

Stormont School

stchris.co.uk

OPEN MORNINGS

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ

Co-ed to 7 years from Sept 2014

Nursery • Co-Ed • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Christopher School

Independent Preparatory School Co-ed 2½ - 7 years Boys 7 - 13 years

St Hilda’s School

St Albans, AL3 4HB

st-albans.herts.sch.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Cranmore School

Telephone: 01462 432009 Email: registrar@kingshottschool.com Email: registrar@kingshottschool.com

www.independentschoolparent.com

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School Nurturing Excellence An outstanding independent day school for boys aged between 5 and 18.

Open Day Saturday 11th October 2014, 1–4pm (no appointment necessary)

Headmaster Peter B Hamilton MA Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3AF Tel: 020 8266 1700 office@habsboys.org.uk

www.habsboys.org.uk

registered charity no: 313996

SOUTH EAST - Isle Of Wight • Kent

Isle of Wight Ryde School

Ryde, PO33 3BE

rydeschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Kent

Ashford Prep School

Canterbury Steiner School Canterbury, CT4 5RU

canterburysteinerschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

CATS College Canterbury Canterbury, CT1 3LQ catscollege.com

Ashford, TN23 3DJ

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cobham Hall

Ashford School

cobhamhall.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

ashfordschool.co.uk

Ashford, TN24 8PB ashfordschool.co.uk Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Cobham, DA12 3BL

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Babington House School

Combe Bank School

babingtonhouse.com

combebank.co.uk

Chislehurst, BR7 5ES

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Co-Ed • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Beechwood Sacred Heart School

Derwent Lodge Girls Prep School

beechwood.org.uk

somerhill.org

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Benenden School

Cranbrook, TN17 4AA benenden.kent.sch.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Girls

Bethany School

Cranbrook, TN17 1LB bethanyschool.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bickley Park School Bromley, BR1 2DS

bickleyparkschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Bishop Challoner School Bromley, BR2 0BS

bishopchallonerschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Breaside Preparatory School Bromley, Kent BR1 2PR www.breaside.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bromley High School Bromley, BR1 2TW

bromleyhigh.gdst.net

Prep • Day • Girls

Dover, CT17 9RH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cranbrook, TN17 3NP

Gravesend, DA11 OHN bronteschool.co.uk

Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1LB

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dcpskent.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed

Farringtons School Chislehurst, BR7 6LR

farringtons.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Fosse Bank School

Hildenborough, TN11 8ND fossebankschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

OPEN MORNING

Gad’s Hill School Rochester, ME3 7PA gadshill.org

Saturday 20th September 2014, 9.00-12.00

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment.

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ

Nursery • Co-Ed • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 19

Hilden Grange School Tonbridge, TN10 3BX hildengrange.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Farringtons School

Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR T: 020 8467 0256 F: 020 8467 5442

www.farringtons.org.uk s

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

www.bethanyschool.org.uk

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Dulwich Preparatory School

granvilleschool.org

Bronte School

Nurturing Experimentation Since 866

dovercollege.org.uk

Bronte Nursery

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Dover College

The Granville School

brontenursery.co.uk

Upcoming Open Days: 20 September 2014 10am-1pm 1 October 2014 9am-11.30am 7 February 2015 10am-1pm 28 April 2015 9am-11.30am

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

Gravesend, DA11 0HU

Every child has potential. Not every school realises it.

Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE

www.independentschoolparent.com

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FOR LIFE A PREPARATION • Academically strong FOR LIFE • Outstanding pastoral care • Academically strong • Day, flexi and weekly boarding • Outstanding pastoral care • Ages 13-18 (11+ from 2016) • Day, flexi and weekly boarding • All round education • Ages 13-18 (11+ from 2016) • All round education

OPEN EVENTS 2014-15 Main Open events parents & prospective pupils (No booking required)

Friday 26 September 17:30-19:30 Saturday 27 September 09:00-11:30 Saturday 9 May 09:00-11:30

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Friday 26 9September thursday october Saturday 27 September thursday 5 February Saturday 9 May

17:30-19:30 09:00-11:00 09:00-11:30 09:00-11:00 09:00-11:30

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09:00-11:00 09:30-11:30 09:00-11:00 09:30-11:30

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Saturday 15 november 09:30-11:30 11+ taster events Saturday 25 april| stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk 09:30-11:30 children 01372 373 000 | admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk (Advanced booking required) Independent coeducatIon / ScholarShIpS avaIlable / entry at 11, 13 & 16

01372 373 000 | admissions@stjohns.surrey.sch.uk | stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk

SOUTH EAST - Kent Hilden Oaks School & Nursery Tonbridge, TN10 3BU hildenoaks.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB holmewood.kent.sch.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Junior King’s School Canterbury, CT2 OAY junior-kings.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Kent College Nursery, Infant and Junior School Canterbury, CT2 9AQ kentcollege.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Kent College

Canterbury, CT2 9DT kentcollege.com SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Mead School

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 Deal, CT14 0NW

northbournepark.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Rochester Independent College Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Rose Hill School

Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY rosehillschool.co.uk

Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU

russellhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

sackvilleschool.co.uk

Hildenborough, TN11 9HN Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ

King’s Rochester Preparatory School Rochester, ME1 1UB kings-rochester.co.uk

Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

King’s Rochester Senior School

Rochester, ME1 1TE kings-rochester.co.uk

Somerhill Pre-Prep Prep • Day • Girls

St David’s College

West Wickham, BR4 0QS stdavidscollege.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Edmund’s School stedmunds.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

The King’s School

sjcps.org

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Lorenden Preparatory School Faversham, ME13 0EN lorenden.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Marlborough House School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Notable Achievements and Alumni: BBC Young Musician Finalist 2014, UK Best Young Scientists (Royal Society of Chemistry Schools Analyst Competition), French National Debating Competition winners, 2014 county champions at rugby, netball, hockey, tennis, badminton. Teams and individuals competing at regional, national and international levels in many sports.

St Lawrence College Junior School Ramsgate, CT11 7AF slcuk.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Lawrence College Ramsgate, CT11 7AE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Open Days: 13th September 2014, 27th September 2014, 21st March 2015, 13th June 2015 s

slcuk.com SEE PROFILE ENTRY

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Extra-curricular: Pupils regularly achieve honours at rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis, cross-country, athletics, basketball, sailing, swimming, shooting and badminton. There is a strong emphasis on music, drama and art; a worldclass performing arts centre, The Space, opened in 2010.

Gravesend, DA12 1NR

marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk

Cranbrook, TN18 4PY

Academic Record: In 2013, the average IB score was 39.4 points (almost ten points above the world average). 14 students achieved the maximum 45 points, with 16 securing 44 points and another 17 securing 43 points. Nearly 86% of the GCSE, IGCSE and SSC examinations taken were awarded A* or A grades.

Canterbury, CT2 8HU

St Joseph’s Convent School

kings-school.co.uk

School Philosophy: Sevenoaks (founded in 1432) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. Just half an hour from Central London and Gatwick International Airport, our superb 100-acre campus is in the Kent countryside. Innovative thinking drives the school forward. Academic excellence is delivered by a broad, balanced programme of study and exciting teaching. Strengthened by wise pastoral care and the inclusive influences of the International Baccalaureate, Sevenoaks students work hard to satisfy their natural curiosity and extend themselves far above and beyond the core curriculum. We have taught the IB since 1978.

somerhill.org

Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Canterbury, CT1 2ES

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 1041, boys 497, girls 544 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior – Day from £6,654, Full Boarding from £10,626 per term Typical class size: Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 10 Main exit universities: Cambridge, UCL, Durham, Oxford, Exeter, Bristol, Imperial, Warwick, Edinburgh, Nottingham Faith: Inter-denominational Motto: Servire Deo Regnari Est Entrance procedure: Admissions at 11, 13 and 16, via exam and interview

Russell House School

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Key facts

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

kent-college.co.uk

kings-rochester.co.uk

T: 01732 455133 E: regist@sevenoaksschool.org W: sevenoaksschool.org Head Teacher: Katy Ricks Admissions: Arabella Stuart

rochester-college.org

Sackville School

Rochester, ME1 1RH

High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU

Rochester, ME1 1XF

Kent College

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX

Sevenoaks School

Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN

www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH EAST

Holmewood House

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Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18

Barrow Lane, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0EB T: 01892 860006 E: registrar@holmewood.kent.sch.uk W: holmewoodhouse.co.uk Head Teacher: James Marjoribanks Admissions: Mrs Karen Gwinnett

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 485, boys 268, girls 217 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery – from £1,750 per term. Pre-Prep – £3,250-£3,750 per term. Prep: Day from £5,535-£5,650, Weekly Boarding £6,680 per term, Flexi Boarding £33.00 per night Entrance procedure: Taster day and informal assessment

Saturday 27 September 1 – 4 pm Come and tour the school, and meet staff and girls. The last tours will take place at 3.30 pm.

School Philosophy: “My philosophy is simple: to offer the best prep school experience in the sector. Children are enthused and encouraged to achieve their very best every day and staff are entrusted with the privilege of making this happen. Achieving the extraordinary is an ordinary occurrence.” Headmaster. Open Days: Thursday 9th October or call to make an appointment

Open Day For more information:

registrar@princesshelenacollege.co.uk

www.princesshelenacollege.co.uk Registered charity number 311064

The only Round Square independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 in the UK. Only 17 minutes by fast train from London, near A2/M2, A20/M20 & M25. Transport available.

Lower & Middle School Taster Afternoon & Sleepover

Friday 3rd/Saturday 4th October 2014

Open Morning

Saturday 4th October 2014 “There’s more in you than you think.” T: 01474 823371 W: www.cobhamhall.com

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SOUTH EAST - Kent • Surrey St Michael’s Preparatory School Otford, TN14 5SA

stmichaels.kent.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Saint Ronan’s

Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ saintronans.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sevenoaks Preparatory School Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU theprep.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Sevenoaks School

Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU sevenoaksschool.org SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Solefield School

Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH solefieldschool.org

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Wellesley House

Broadstairs, CT10 2DG wellesleyhouse.org

Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

West Lodge School Sidcup, DA15 7DU westlodge.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Wickham Court School West Wickham, BR4 9HW wickhamcourt.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Yardley Court Boys Prep School

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org

Prep • Day • Boys

Surrey

Aberdour School

Tadworth, KT20 6AJ

aberdourschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Somerhill

ACS Cobham International School

somerhill.org

acs-schools.com

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Spring Grove School Wye, TN25 5EZ

springgroveschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Steephill School

Longfield, DA3 7BG 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

Sutton Valence School Maidstone, ME17 3HL svs.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Tonbridge School Tonbridge, TN9 1JP

tonbridge-school.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys

Walthamstow Hall Junior School

Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD

walthomstow-hall.co.uk

Cobham, KT11 1BL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

ACS Egham International School Egham, TW20 0HS acs-schools.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Aldro School

Godalming, GU8 6AS

aldro.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys

Amesbury School

Hindhead, GU26 6BL

amesburyschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Barfield School

Farnham, GU10 1PB barfieldschool.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Barrow Hills School Godalming, GU8 5NY barrowhills.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Belmont Preparatory School Dorking, RH5 6LQ belmont-school.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed

Walthamstow Hall

Bishopsgate School

walthomstow-hall.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

bishopsgate-school.co.uk

Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL

122 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Englefield, TW20 0YJ

www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH EAST

Kent College Canterbury

Whitstable Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9DT

T: 01227 763231 E: enquiries@kentcollege.co.uk W: kentcollege.com Head Teacher: Dr. David J Lamper Admissions: Mrs J Simpson E: registrar@kentcollege.co.uk

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 515 (262 boys and 253 girls) Type: Day School and Boarding School Fees: Nursery from £647-2608 per term, Infant and Junior School Daily fees from £3160-4907 per term and Full Boarding from £7615 per term. Senior School Daily fees from £5096-5613 per term and Full Boarding from £10,132-10,358 per term. Entrance procedure: Registration deposit of £100. Your child will sit our entrance test; three written papers in Maths, English and Non Verbal Reasoning. We will then offer your child a place, based on their exam results and satisfactory school reports.

The best way to find out about Kent College is to pay us a visit. We are more than happy to show you around the school at a time that is convenient to you. Open Day 4th October 2014 9.00am - 12.30pm

“

A MODERN GIRLS’ SCHOOL TO WHICH OTHERS SHOULD ASPIRE

”

Good Schools Guide 2013

A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11–18, in a beautiful 120-acre estate close to London Open morning: Saturday 11 October 2014 | Individual tours available during term time by appointment

www.queenswood.org www.independentschoolparent.com

01707 602500

admissions@queenswood.org AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 123

SOUTH EAST - Surrey Box Hill School

Cranleigh School

boxhillschool.com

cranleigh.org

Dorking, RH5 6EA

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bramley School and Nursery

Cranmore School

bramleyschool.co.uk

cranmoreprep.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Cambridge Tutors College Croydon, CR0 5SX ctc.ac.uk

6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

caterhamprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Caterham School

Caterham, CR3 6YA

caterhamschool.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Charterhouse

Godalming, GU7 2DX charterhouse.org.uk

Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys • 6th Form • Co-Ed

Chinthurst School

Tadworth, KT20 5QZ

chinthurstschool.co.uk

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

South Croydon, CR2 6DA cumnorhouse.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Cumnor House School for Girls Purley, CR8 3HB

cumnorhouse.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

daneshillschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

downsend.co.uk

collingwoodschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

www.claremont-school.co.uk

Oxshott, KT22 OJG

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Wallington, SM6 0BD

Open Mornings Open Mornings

Oxshott, KT22 OQQ

Downsend

Collingwood School

www.claremont-school.co.uk www.claremont-school.co.uk www.claremont-school.co.uk www.claremont-school.co.uk

Danes Hill Pre-Prep

Ashstead, KT21 1ET

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

For further information, tel 01372 473624 or email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

Cumnor House School for Boys

daneshillschool.co.uk

claremont-school.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Monday 29 September at 6.00pm

cumnorhouse.com

City of London Freemen’s School

Esher, KT10 9LY

For For further information, tel 01372 473624 Forfurther furtherinformation, information,tel tel01372 01372473624 473624 further information, tel 01372 473624 orFor info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk oremail email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk or email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk Sixth Form Open Evening or email info@claremont.surrey.sch.uk

South Croydon, CR2 6DH

Danes Hill School

Claremont Fan Court School

Open Mornings

croydonhigh.gdst.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

clfs.surrey.sch.uk

Whole Whole School 10.00am-12.30pm WholeSchool School---10.00am-12.30pm 10.00am-12.30pm Whole School -at10.00am-12.30pm Introductory talk Introductory 10.00am Introductory talk talk at at10.00am 10.00am Introductory talk at 10.00am Saturday Saturday 20 September Saturday20 20September September Saturday 20 September Saturday Saturday 11 October Saturday11 11October October Saturday 11 October Whole School - 10.00am-12.30pm Sixth Sixth Form Open Evening SixthForm FormOpen Open Evening Introductory at Evening 10.00am Sixth Formtalk Open Evening Monday 29 September Monday at 6.00pm Saturday 20 September Monday 29 29 Septemberat at6.00pm 6.00pm Monday 29 September at 6.00pm Saturday 11 October

South Croydon, CR2 8YB

Cumnor House School, Treetops Nursery

Caterham, CR3 6YB

Open Open Mornings Open Mornings Mornings

Croydon High School

canburyschool.co.uk

Caterham Preparatory School

An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Claremont Fan Court School

West Horsley, KT24 6AT

Canbury School

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7LN

An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ toto18 years An An independent independent co-educational co-educational school school for for pupils pupils aged aged 2½ 2½ to 18 18 years years An independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2½ to 18 years

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Tadworth, KT20 7ST

Claremont Fan Court School Claremont Claremont Fan Fan Court Court School School

Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Duke of Kent School Ewhurst, GU6 7NS

dukeofkentschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Dunottar Reigate School for Girls

Thurs 9th & Mon 13th October Thurs &10Mon Guided tours9th available - 12 13th October

Reigate, RH2 7EL

dunottarschool.com SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Coworth-Flexlands School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

coworthflexlands.co.uk

Farnham, GU10 3AH

Co-educational 333---13 Co-educational 13 day school Guided tours available 10am - 12noon Co-educational 13day dayschool school Strong results Co-educational 3 - 13 day school Strong 11+ and 13+ results Strong11+ 11+and and13+ 13+ results

Woking, GU24 8TE

Edgeborough School

Rigorous standards Strong 11+academic and 13+ results Rigorous academic standards Rigorous academic standards

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys to 5

edgeborough.co.uk

Excellent Rigorous academic standards Excellent pastoral care Excellentpastoral pastoralcare care

Cranleigh Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH

Elgin Nursery

Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

elginnursery.co.uk

cranleigh.org

124 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Key at Key intake intake points at Kindergarten, intakepoints points atKindergarten, Kindergarten, Excellent pastoral care Reception, Year 333and Year Reception, Year and Year 7. Reception, Year and Year7. 7. Key intake points at Kindergarten, Reception, Year 3 and Year 7.

Croydon, CR0 6XA Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Barrow Barrow Hills Hills School School Barrow Hills School Roke Roke Lane, Witley, Surrey GU8 5NY RokeLane, Lane,Witley, Witley,Surrey SurreyGU8 GU85NY 5NY 01428 01428 683639 www.barrowhills.org.uk 01428683639 683639|||www.barrowhills.org.uk www.barrowhills.org.uk Roke Lane, Witley, Surrey GU8 5NY 01428 683639 | www.barrowhills.org.uk

www.independentschoolparent.com

The Royal Masonic School for Girls...

OPEN DAYS

Sunday 12th October, 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Monday 13th October, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Tuesday 14th October, 10.00 am - 12.00 pm +44 (0)1923 725354 www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 4HF. Registered Charity No. 276784

SOUTH EAST - Surrey Elmhurst School

Hawley Place School

elmhurstschool.net

hawleyplace.com

South Croydon, CR2 7DW Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Englefield Green Montessori

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Egham, TW20 0UE

The Hawthorns

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

hawthorns.com

egmos.com

Epsom College

Epsom, KT17 4JQ

epsomcollege.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Redhill, RH1 4QJ

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hazelwood School Oxted, RH8 0QU

hazelwoodschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Ewell Castle School

Hoe Bridge School

ewellcastle.co.uk

hoebridgeschool.co.uk

Ewell, KT17 2AW

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed • Senior • Boys

Old Woking, GU22 8JE

Homefield Preparatory School

feltonfleet.co.uk

homefield.sutton.sch.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Frensham Heights Farnham, GU10 4EA frenshamheights.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Glenesk Pre-Preparatory School East Horsley, KT24 6NS gleneskschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

hurtwoodhouse.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

International School of London, Surrey Woking, GU22 8HY islschools.org/surrey

King Edward’s School

greenacre.surrey.sch.uk

kesw.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Kingswood House School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

kingswoodhouse.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk

Laleham Lea School

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

lalehamlea.co.uk

Purley, CR8 3JJ

Hall Grove School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

hallgrove.co.uk

Guildford, GU1 2EL

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ

Lanesborough School

Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk

halstead-school.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

The Larks

Oxted, RH8 0AA the-larks.co.uk

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Lingfield Notre Dame

hamptoncourthouse.co.uk

lingfieldnotredame.co.uk

Lingfield, RH7 6PH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Haslemere Preparatory School

Little Grove Pre-School

haslemereprep.co.uk

littlegrove.co.uk

Haslemere, GU27 2JP

126 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Bagshot, GU19 5HZ Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Open Day: September 18th 10.15am and regular dates throughout the year. Please visit our website for more information. s

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Part of the United Learning group since March 2014.

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Hampton Court House Leatherhead, KT8 9BS

Extra-curricular: With over 25 clubs on offer, every student can find something to spark their interest or develop their passion outside of the classroom. Music, sport, drama and the popular Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme sit alongside debating, ‘aim-high’ science, and go-kart building to enhance the excellent academic curriculum.

Epsom, KT19 8LG

Guildford, GU1 1SJ

Woking, GU21 4EE

Academic Record: Dunottar students have achieved 100% pass rate at A level since 2010, and have gone onto the Univeristy of their choice. GCSE rates have risen year on year and in 2013 96% achieved grades A*-C.

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

greenfield.surrey.sch.uk

Halstead Preparatory School for Girls

School Philosophy: Dunottar develops the strengths of every pupil to achieve their maximum. We provide inspired teaching across a broad and balanced curriculum so that every student develops a love of learning and a desire for success. Each pupil will be equipped with the skills to face the wider world and the confidence to tackle all challenges.

Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG

Woking, GU22 7TP

Guildford High School

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 300 Type: Day Fees: Senior – Daily from £4,700 per term Typical class size: Senior – 14-20, Sixth Form – maximum 12 Faith: Non-denominational but based on Christian values. Motto: ‘Do ut Des’ I give that thou may’st give. Entrance procedure: Entrance tests and Interviews.

Dorking, RH5 6NU

Greenacre School for Girls

Greenfield

Key facts

Hurtwood House School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

T: 01737 761945 E: info@dunottarschool.com W: dunottarschool.com Head Teacher: Mrs. Rowena Cole BSc Hons (Exeter) Admissions: Mrs. Sue Edwards

Sutton, SM1 2TE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Banstead, SM7 3RA

High Trees Road, Reigate, Surrey RH2 7EL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Feltonfleet School Cobham, KT11 1DR

Dunottar Reigate

Camberley, GU17 9HU

www.independentschoolparent.com

and boarding school A co-educational day and boarding school

A co-educational day and boarding school

CATERHAM CATERHAM SCHOOL SCHOOL CATERHAM SCHOOL

I N S P I R I N G E D U C AT I O N F O R L I F E I N S P I R I N G E D U C AT I O N F O R L I F E

I N S P I R I N G E D U C AT I O N F O R L I F E

One of the top One of the top independent independent co-educational One of the top co-educational schools in England independent schools in England co-educational schools in England We strive to ensure the personal development of every We to ensure the personal of every pupilstrive so they can achieve their fulldevelopment potential academically pupil so they in can achieve their potential academically and socially preparation forfull their life at university and and socially preparation for their lifecontributor at university beyond. We in believe that a signifi cant to and beyond. We believe that a signifi cant contributor to meeting ambition ispersonal to offer development an excellent all-round We strivethis to ensure the of every meeting this ambition is to offer an excellent all-round education in an inspiring learning environment. pupil so they can achieve their full potential academically education in in anpreparation inspiring learning environment. and socially for their life attouniversity Excellent A-level results enable all pupils progressand to beyond. We believe thatenable a signifi contributor to to Excellent A-level results allcant pupils to progress university with over 85% going to one in the top tier. meeting ambition is to offer excellent all-round university over 85% going toan one in thethis, top tier. We have this awith beautiful 200-acre campus and education in anextensive inspiring learning environment. We have a with beautiful 200-acre campus and this, combined modern facilities, enables us to combined with extensive modern facilities, ustoto offer a wide range of sports andall co-curricular activities. Excellent A-level results enable pupils to enables progress offer a wide range of sports and co-curricular activities. university with over 85% going to one in the top tier.

Entrance is selective at all ages. We have specific Entrance is selective all ages. We have closing dates for 11+,at13+ and Sixth Formspecifi entry.c closing dates 11+, 13+ Sixth Form entry. Please see ourfor website for and details. Please see our website for details. Scholarships are available and are based on Scholarships are available and assessment. Families mayare be eligible for financial Entrance is selective atwho all ages. Webased have on specifi c assessment. Families who mayRegistrar be eligible financial assistance should contact forfor a Bursary closing dates for 11+, 13+ the and Sixth Form entry. assistance contact Registrar for a Bursary application form. Please see should our website for the details. application form. The school is are justavailable 5 minutes from M25on (J6). We plan Scholarships and arethe based The school just 5 minutes from M25Sevenoaks, (J6). We plan to run coachisFamilies services from may Woldingham, assessment. who bethe eligible for financial to run coach services from the Woldingham, Sevenoaks, Westerham, Oxted, Edenbridge, Crawleyfor Down, Horley, assistance should contact Registrar a Bursary Westerham, Oxted,and Edenbridge, Reigate, Tadworth Purley. Crawley Down, Horley, application form. Reigate, Tadworth and Purley. The school is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6). We plan

We have a beautiful 200-acre campus and this, to run coach services from Woldingham, Sevenoaks, Please our ISI report: www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about-caterham/isi-inspection-report combinedread with extensive modern facilities, enables us to Westerham, Oxted, Edenbridge, Crawley Down, Horley, Please read our ISI report: www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about-caterham/isi-inspection-report offer a widefurther rangedetails of sports co-curricular activities. Reigate, Tadworth and Purley. To request or toand arrange a visit please contact the Registrar. Tel:request 01883 335058 Email: or admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk To further details to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar. Caterham Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA Tel: 01883 School 335058Harestone Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Please read our ISI report: www.caterhamschool.co.uk/about-caterham/isi-inspection-report www.caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham School Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk

SOUTH EAST - Surrey Longacre School

Guildford, GU5 0NQ

longacre.surrey.sch.uk

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

Lyndhurst School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7SH

Camberley, GU15 3NE lyndhurstschool.co.uk

Park Hill School and Nursery

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

parkhillschool.com

Manor House

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

manorhouseschool.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Cobham, KT11 3PX

Little Bookham, KT23 4EN Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

Marymount International School

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PE marymountlondon.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

Micklefield School Reigate, RH2 9DU

micklefieldschool.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Milbourne Lodge School Esher, KT10 9EG

milbournelodge.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Milton Hall Montessori Nursery Englefield, TW20 0QT miltonhall.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Moon Hall College Leigh, RH2 8RE

Parkside

parkside-school.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Prior’s Field

Godalming, GU7 2RH

Banstead, SM7 2AJ

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Reed’s School

Cobham, KT11 2ES reeds.surrey.sch.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Girls

Reigate, RH2 7RN

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Reigate Grammar School Reigate, RH2 0QS

reigategrammar.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Rokeby

Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PB rokebyschool.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Rowan Preparatory School

Notre Dame School

rowanprepschool.co.uk

notredame.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Oakhyrst Grange School

Esher, KT10 0LX

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate, RH2 0TD

raa-school.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Caterham, CR3 6AF

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Royal Grammar School

oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

Oakwood School Purley, CR8 2AN

oakwoodschool.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior South Croydon, CR2 7YN oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk

128 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

LOGIC WILL GET YOU FROM A TO B

IMAGINATION WILL TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE

Guildford, GU1 3BB

rgs-guildford.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Albert Einstein

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Royal Russell School

Open Morning Saturday 4 October 2014

royalrussell.co.uk

01483 810551 priorsfieldschool.com

Croydon, CR9 5BX

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

GSA Girls’ Boarding and Day School 11-18 Registered Charity No. 312038

Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed

GODALMING SURREY

Ripley, GU23 6NE

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys

Cobham, KT11 1HA

Open Day: Friday October 3rd 2014

reigategrammar.org

ripleycourt.co.uk

morehouseschool.co.uk

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’.

Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School

Moon Hall School

Farnham, GU10 3AP

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 210 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep: £3,460-3,600 per term Prep: £3,955-£4,310 per term Entrance procedure: Entry to Pre-Prep non-selective. Admissions test for Prep school

priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk

Ripley Court School

More House School

Key facts

Priory Preparatory School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

T: 01372 462737 E: admin@milbournelodge.co.uk W: milbournelodge.co.uk Headmaster: Stephen Ilett Admissions: Helen Winder - Registrar

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

moonhallschool.co.uk

43 Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey KT10 9EG

priorsfieldschool.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

moonhallcollege.co.uk

Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ

Milbourne Lodge

Croydon, CR0 1AX

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SOUTH EAST Co-ed day and boarding school for 11-18 year olds

OPEN MORNINGS Sat 713March Sept Fri Thurs 9 Oct Thu 24 April Sat9:45 8 Nov AM

l 100% InternationalBaccalaureate Baccalaureate 99% International pass rate rate 2014 pass since 2004 l 77% of GCSE grades grades at at A*-B A*-B across all all subjects across subjects l wide range of scholarships scholarships available available

9.45am

e warmly invite you to

one of our Open Mornings

l nurturing house house system systemwith with outstanding pastoral outstanding pastoral care care l weekly and occasional occasional boarding boarding and aa flexible flexible day and day

(please arrive in good time). To book

l 100 acres of beautiful beautiful parkland parkland

your place, please call Jacky or Yvonne

links -- 33 mins mins walk, walk, on l easy rail links mainline from Waterloo on mainline from Waterloo

on 01428 686735. We very much look forward to meeting you.

email admissions@kesw.org visit www.kesw.org

Notre Dame School

Burwood House, Convent Lane, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1HA T: 01932 869990 E: registrar@notredame.co.uk W: notredame.co.uk Principal: David Plummer Admissions: Anna Morgan

Key facts

Gender / Ages: girls 2 – 18 years, boys 2-4 years Total pupils: 600 girls, 15 nursery boys Type: Day Fees: Nursery – Day from £1,020. Pre-Prep – Day from £3,180. Prep: Day from £3,860. Senior: Day from £4,675 per term Entrance procedure: Please see our website for details

School Philosophy: Notre Dame School is a welcoming and inclusive Catholic foundation for girls, where they are challenged to find their academic potential and to grow into responsible, well-educated, sociable and compassionate young women.

Open Days: Challenge Day for Y6 Girls - Sat 13th Sept 2pm–5pm. Sixth Form Open Evening – Tues 23rd Sept 7pm–9pm. Whole School Open Morning Sat 4th Oct 9am–12 Noon. Whole School Open Morning Tues 11th Nov 9am–11am

We make the academic difference by being small enough to know all our girls individually

OPEN MORNING Saturday 18th October – 10.00am Please contact us to reserve a place An independent day school for girls aged 2–16

Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Surrey KT23 4EN

01372 457077 admissions@manorhouseschool.org www.manorhouseschool.org www.independentschoolparent.com

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SOUTH EAST - Surrey Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery

Seaton House School

rydeshill.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls

Guildford, GU2 8BP

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk

Woking, GU21 4QW

Shrewsbury House Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

shrewsburyhouse.net

St Andrew’s School st-andrews.woking.sch.uk

St Catherine’s School Guildford, GU5 0DF

stcatherines.info SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Surbiton, KT6 6RL Prep • Day • Boys

Shrewsbury Lodge School Esher, KT10 9EA

shrewsburylodge.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep

Chertsey, KT16 9BN

Epsom, KT18 5HE

st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St David’s School Purley, CR8 3AL

stdavidsschool.co.uk 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

St George’s Weybridge Weybridge, KT15 2QS

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

New Malden, KT3 5DP Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School Surbiton, KT6 4SP Prep • Day • Boys

Surbiton High School

Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Girls

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

england.tasis.com

Thorpe, TW20 8TE

St Ives School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

stiveshaslemere.com

Tormead School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys

St John’s School

Leatherhead, KT22 8SP

stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Teresa’s School Dorking, RH56ST

stteresasschool.com

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Guildford, GU1 2JD

tormeadschool.org.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Boarding in a top Surrey school for £4,640 per term.

Westward School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE

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westwardschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Woldingham School Woldingham, CR3 7YA

OPEN MORNINGS

woldinghamschool.co.uk

Sat 27th Sept and Sat 11th Oct 9.00 – 10.30am

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls

Gatton Park Reigate Surrey RH2 0TD www.raa-school.co.uk 01737 649001

Woodcote House

Windlesham, GU20 6PF

woodcotehouseschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys

Boarding and Flexi Boarding for boys and girls aged 7-18 Huge range of extra-curricular sports and activities Excellent academic results Situated in 260 acres of parkland near Reigate, Surrey

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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

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Sutton, SM1 2AX

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

stjamesboys.co.uk

Open Days: 10th & 11th October 2014 starting at 10am. Contact registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk

surbitonhigh.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

TASIS The American School in England

Ashford, TW15 3DZ

School Philosophy: Proud of its Christian foundations, Great Walstead School mixes high academic expectation with spiritual development. Remains true to the ethos of founder RJ Mowll, who relocated it in 1927 to 260 acres of stunning countryside close to Lindfield and Haywards Heath.

surbitonhigh.com

sthilarysschool.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

St James Senior Boys’ School

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 2 1/2 to 13 years Total pupils: 447, boys 265, girls 182 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly Boarding Fees: Nursery: based on 1 day each week from £305. Pre-prep: from £2,405, Prep: from £2,915, Full Boarding from £915 per term. Senior: from £4,305, Full Boarding from £915 per term Entrance procedure: Please see the school website for details.

thestudyschool.co.uk

suttonhigh.gdst.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls

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The Study School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Haslemere, GU27 2ES

T: 01444 483528 E: registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk W: greatwalstead.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Colin Baty Admissions: Mrs Fiona Clutton

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Sutton High School

Godalming, GU7 1RZ

East Mascalls Lane, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2QL

Sir William Perkin’s School

stgeorgesweybridge.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

St Hilary’s School

Great Walstead School

Sutton, SM2 5LH

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SOUTH EAST

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 - Surrey • Sussex - East Yehudi Mednuhin School Cobham, KT11 3QQ

yehudimenuhinschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sussex - East Ashdown House Preparatory School

Forest Row, RH18 5JY ashdownhouse.co.uk

Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Battle Abbey Preparatory School Bexhill, TN40 2NH

battleabbeyschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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

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

Brighton College Prep School brightoncollege.org.uk 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 Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Eastbourne Montessori School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Frewen College

Nr Rye, TN31 6NL

frewencollege.co.uk

Forest Row, RH18 5JD greenfieldsschool.com

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove Hove, BN3 6LU

Lewes, BN7 1XS

Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

oldgrammar.e-sussex.sch.uk

Brighton & Hove High School Junior School

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

bhhs.gdst.net

Eastbourne, BN20 7TE

Hove, BN3 6NH

Moira House Girls School

Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls

moirahouse.co.uk

Brighton, BH1 6FB

brighton-montessori.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Brighton College Pre-Prep School Brighton, BN2 5JF

brightoncollege.org.uk

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Academic Record: A level results 2013 – 100% pass rate almost 50% of grades at A/A* and 79% at B and above. At GCSE 60% of all results at A/A*. A pass rate of 96% A*-C. Over a third of candidates achieved 9 or more A/A* grades. 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.

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Northease Manor School

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.

Lewes, BN7 3EY northease.co.uk

Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Open Days: Saturday 27th September Masterclasses and Open Morning – Senior School Thursday 2nd October – Open doors – Senior School Saturday 4th October – Open Afternoon – Junior School Thursday 9th October – Open doors – Junior School Tuesday 14th October – Sixth Form Open Evening Saturday 10th January - Year 7 transfer test Wednesday 14th January - Year 7 transfer test overspill Saturday 17th January – Open Afternoon – Junior School Thursday 9th October – Open doors – Junior School Wednesday 21st January - Scholarship interviews Saturday 7th February - Masterclasses and Open Morning – Senior School Thursday 12th February – Open doors – Senior School

Roedean School

Brighton, BN2 5RQ

roedean.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls

Sacred Heart School Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ

sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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.

lancingcollege.co.uk

Lewes Old Grammar School

Brighton & Hove Montessori School

Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 650, girls 650 Type: Day Fees: Nursery – Daily from £6,165 pa full time Pre-prep – Daily from £7,485 -£7,800 Prep – Daily from £8,800 Senior – Daily from £12,105 - £12,465 Typical class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 23, Sixth Form – 10 Entrance procedure: Please see website for details

Greenfields School, EFL College

bricklehurst.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

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Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Wadhurst, TN5 7EL

bhhs.gdst.net SEE PROFILE ENTRY

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

eastbournemontessorischool.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Brighton, BN1 3AT

Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 3AT

Eastbourne, BN21 1NP

Bricklehurst Manor

Brighton & Hove High School

Brighton and Hove High School

Brighton, BN2 0EU

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Lancing Prep at Hove Open Morning Saturday 11 October 2014 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon The Droveway, Hove East Sussex BN3 6LU 01273 503452 Email: hove@lancing.org.uk

Lancing College Senior School & Sixth Form Open Morning

Saturday 4 October 2014 from 10.30am to 1.00pm West Sussex BN15 0RW 01273 465805 Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk

Lancing Prep at Worthing Open Morning Saturday 11 October 2014 from 10.00am to 12.00 noon Broadwater Road, Worthing West Sussex BN14 8HU 01903 201123 Email: worthing@lancing.org.uk

www.lancingcollege.co.uk EXCEPTIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM NURSERY TO SIXTH FORM Registered Charity Numbers: 1076483 | 1155150

SOUTH EAST - Sussex - East • Sussex - West St Andrew’s Prep

Farlington School

standrewsprep.co.uk

farlingtonschool.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Christopher’s School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Hove, BN3 4AD

Great Ballard

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

greatballard.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

stchristophershove.org.uk

St Leonards-Mayfield School Mayfield, TN20 6PH

mayfieldgirls.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Mayfield, TN20 6HR

Chichester, PO18 OLR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Great Walstead School

Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL greatwalstead.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

skippershill.com

Handcross Park School

Vinehall School

handcrossparkschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL vinehallschool.info SEE PROFILE ENTRY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sussex - West Ardingly College

Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ ardingly.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Brambletye School

East Grinstead, RH19 3PD brambletye.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Broadwater Manor School Worthing, BN14 8HU

broadwatermanor.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Burgess Hill School for Girls Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG burgesshill-school.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Christ’s Hospital School Horsham, RH13 0LJ

christs-hospital.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed

Copthorne Preparatory School Copthorne, RH10 3HR copthorneprep.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Cottesmore School

Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU cottesmoreschool.co.uk

Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Hurstpierpoint College Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS hppc.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Lancing College

Lancing, BN15 0RW

lancingcollege.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Lavant House School Chichester, PO18 9AB lavanthouse.org.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi• Boarding • Girls

Oakwood School

Chichester, PO18 9AN oakwoodschool.co.uk

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 550, boys 305, girls 245 Type: Day, Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £34.50. Pre-Prep: Day from £2281 per term. Prep: Day from £2877 per term. Full Boarding from £7505 per term. Senior: Day from £5090 per term. Full Boarding from £9985 per term. Entrance procedure: Visit, report. Scholarships at 7+, 11+, 13+ & 16+

School Philosophy: 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 a reputation for punching well above its weight in school competitions. Open Days: Junior: Friday 3rd Oct 2014. Senior: Saturday 4th Oct 2014

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Our Lady of Sion Junior School Worthing, BN11 1RE

sionschool.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Our Lady of Sion Senior School Worthing, BN11 4BL sionschool.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Pennthorpe School

Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ pennthorpe.com

Dorset House

Prebendal School

dorsethouseschool.com

prebendalschool.org.uk

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T: 01843 572931 E: admissions@slcuk.com W: slcuk.com Head Teacher: Mr Antony Spencer Admissions: Mr Simon Heard, Deputy Head (Registrar)

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

College Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Prep • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pulborough, RH20 1PB

St Lawrence College

Horsham, RH12 3PN

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Eastbourne, BN20 7RP

Chichester, PO19 1RT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Nursery & Pre-Prep School Wednesday 8 October

The Prep & Senior Schools Saturday 11 October

Please register at www.ardingly.com/opendays.php

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01273 258490

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SOUTH EAST Seaford College

Westbourne House School

seaford.org

westbournehouse.org

Petworth, GU28 0NB

Chichester, PO20 2BH

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Shoreham College

Windlesham House School

shorehamcollege.co.uk

windlesham.com

Washington, RH20 4AY

Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YW

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

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ENTRY FOR BOYS at 11 and 13 ENTRY FOR BOYS and GIRLS at 16+

the first School in Hertfordshire

Slindon College

Arundel, BN18 0RH slindoncollege.co.uk

Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys

Sompting Abbots Preparatory School

Sompting, BN15 OAZ

• 91% A* to B at A level • 85% A* and A at GCSE • Coach services at 4pm and 6pm • Finest games facilities in the county • Extensive extra-curricular activities • Bursaries and Scholarships (up to 100%) awarded at each entry level • Easy reach by Thameslink train

somptingabbotts.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Towers Convent School Steyning, BN44 3TF

towers.w-sussex.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Flexi • Girls • Boys

Open mornings 20 September, 11 October, 8 November, 6 December 16+ Open Evening 16 October 2014

For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com

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Visit our OPEN MORNING • Saturday 4 October 2014 • 9.00am – noon For further information and to book online

College Theatre, Eastbourne College, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4JY

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St Hilary’s School

St Catherine’s, Bramley

IAPS Preparatory Day School & Nursery 2-7 • Girls 2-11 Boys 2

AUTUMN OPEN DAYS 2014

Tuesday 16th September • 10am-11.30am Saturday 11th October • 10am-12.30pm Thursday 20th November • 10am-11.30am

www.sthilarysschool.com

Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF T: 01483 899609 E: admissions@stcatherines.info W: stcatherines.info Head Teacher: Alice Phillips Admissions: Judy Corben

Key facts

EXPLORE • ENCOURAGE • EDUCATE registrar@sthilarysschool.com • 01483 416551 Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ

ST COLUMBA’S COLLEGE

A CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT (HMC) DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS, AGES 4-18

Courage, Courtesy, Compassion

Gender / Ages: girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: 900 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep – Day from £2,720, Prep – Day from £4595, Senior – Day £5,535, Weekly Boarding £9,115, Flexi Boarding £60 per night, £300 per week, Full Boarding £9,115 per term Typical class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 8 Faith: Church of England Motto: ‘Let us go on…’ Entrance procedure: Informal Assessment 4+, Entrance Examinations 7+, 11+ and above

School Philosophy: St Catherine’s ensures that students develop in an environment which suggests to them in everything they see and experience that there is nothing that a woman cannot achieve. Girls leave St Catherine’s well placed to pursue their lives and careers as sensible, caring and competent young women with much to offer. Our academic results place us amongst the top schools nationally. The breadth of opportunity afforded the girls and the special atmosphere of support and encouragement are the hallmarks of St Catherine’s. Happiness is the key to success and enjoyment for each individual and underpins everything we do. Academic Record: A Levels 71% A*/A. I/GCSEs 85% A*/A. 14 Oxbridge offers (2014). The vast majority of girls secure their first choices of university or specialist college. Extra-curricular: Huge programme made possible by exceptional facilities which include multi-purpose sports hall, gym, dance studio, extensive sports fields, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre. Music and Drama enjoy an auditorium boasting better acoustics than many London venues. Activities include chess, LAMDA, Mandarin, lacrosse, netball, choirs, orchestras, bands, debating, Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold, Silver & Bronze).

Inspiring and challenging boys

OPEN DAY Saturday 4th October King Harry Lane St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 4AW T: (Senior) 01727 855185 (Prep) 01727 862616 E: admissions@stcolumbascollege.org www.stcolumbascollege.org

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Notable Achievements and Alumni: Lacrosse: U19 National & County Champions, U14 National Champions, U12 County Champions. 18 girls play for national teams. Netball: U19 & U16 County Champions. Rounders: U16 National Champions. Gymnastics: Prep School: national GIGSA Champions. Tennis: U14 & U15 County Tennis Champions. The Duke of Edinburgh Award: 23 girls achieved the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Alumnae: Francine Stock, Radio and television presenter, novelist, Juliet Stevenson Actress, Zena Skinner Television Cook & Writer, Davina McCall Television Presenter, Fay Maschler Restaurant Critic & Food Writer Joan Greenwood Actress. Open Days: Senior School Prospective Parents Mornings Thurs 11th Sept, Wed 8th Oct, Fri 14th Nov 2014, Thurs 29th Jan 2015, Wed 11th March, Fri 1st May. Prep School Prospective Parents Mornings – Mon 15th Sept, Thurs 9th Oct, Fri 7th Nov 2014, Mon 19th Jan 2015, Mon 2nd Mar, Thurs 30th Apr, Fri 5th June 2015 (Reception entry only)

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An Independent School for Girls aged 4 - 18 years and Boys aged 4 - 11 years

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Royal Grammar School, Guildford

High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3BB

T: 01483 880600 E: admissions@rgs-guildford.co.uk W: rgs-guildford.co.uk Head Teacher: Dr Jon Cox Admissions: Mrs Kathryn Sweet

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys, 11-18 years Total pupils: 900 Type: Day Fees: Senior – Day from £5,100 per term Typical class size: Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 12 Main exit schools: Cambridge, Oxford and the Russell Group Universities Faith: Non-denominational but based on Christian values Entrance procedure: Own 11+ entrance examinations take place on Saturday 10 January 2015 for 11+ entry in September 2015 or 13+ entry in September 2017

Extra-curricular: The School provides state-of-the-art facilities conducive to performance at the very highest level as well as to nurturing young talent and enthusiasm. Art, drama, music and sport, and a rich and diverse array of clubs and societies, cater to all abilities and interests. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Recent distinguished alumni include: Simon Bird (Actor, Writer and Comedian); Dr Ed Coates (Explorer); Professor Andrew Hamilton (exProvost of Yale, ViceChancellor, Oxford University); Terry Jones (Monty Python) and Bob Willis (England cricketer). Open Days: Saturday 4th October 2014 from 10.00am to 12.30pm

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Academic Record: The RGS is consistently one of the top five boys’ schools in the country at both A Level and GCSE. The School is also extremely proud of its Oxbridge record, with over 200 offers achieved at Oxford and Cambridge in the last six years.

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School Philosophy: The RGS has a national reputation for academic excellence but also prides itself on its traditional values of decency and respect, supported by very strong pastoral care. Each individual enjoys learning in a supportive environment which, through inspiring and talented teachers, allows natural potential to be realised. Boys have the opportunity to experience the widest range of enriching activities providing them with a broad and balanced education; RGS boys regularly receive national and international recognition on the academic, cultural and sporting stage. The boys develop into articulate, confident and happy young men ready to flourish in their chosen fields and to make a positive impact upon society.

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SOUTH EAST

Tormead School WALTHAMSTOW HALL S e v e n o a k s K e n t

Open Morning Saturday 27th September 2014 10.00am - 12.15 pm The Headmistress will speak at 11.30 and 12 noon

Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD

T: 01483 575101 W: tormeadschool.org.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Christina Foord Admissions: Mrs Cherry Scott E: registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk E: office@tormeadschool.org.uk

Key facts

“Thriving girls’ day school in Sevenoaks. Produces quietly confident young women with a ‘can do’ attitude and an adventurous spirit. The strong academic results are a happy by-product of all this.” The Good Schools Guide

“Pupils are eager and committed learners. They evidently enjoy learning and are ambitious to succeed.” “Opportunities to participate in a rich panoply of artistic, musical, dramatic, creative and academic clubs and activities abound.” “The range of opportunities to participate in sporting pursuits, both competitive and recreational, is excellent.” “Pupils achieve excellent standards in their work and activities.” Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2014

Within walking distance of Sevenoaks station. Mini-bus services from Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling and Oxted. Now accepting enquiries and applications for September 2015 & 2016 entry at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Please contact registrar@walthamstowhall.kent.sch.uk for more information.

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Gender / Ages: Girls 4-18 years Total pupils: 750 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep – Day £2,330. Prep – Day £2,575 – 3,890. Senior – Day £4,550. Typical class size: Prep – 20, Senior – 24, Sixth Form – varies from 2 – 12 depending on the subject. Motto: We are committed to providing an excellent, all round education in a warm, stimulating and supportive environment. Entrance procedure: As an academically selective School, an offer of a place is based on the results of entrance tests and a reference from the pupil’s current school. Main points of entry are at the ages of 4 (Reception), 7 (Year 3) , 11(Year 7) and in the Sixth Form. Places occasionally become available in other year groups and we are pleased to consider applications at any stage. Please email the Registrar registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk for more information.

School Philosophy: We are committed to providing an excellent, all round education in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our academic expectations are high, and we value our students’ impressive record of examination successes and university places. We are equally proud of their cultural and sporting achievements, and of their contributions to the life of the wider community. There is an emphasis on preparing the girls for life beyond school and their effort as well as achievement is celebrated. Academic Record: We have high academic expectations. The curriculum offers breadth and challenge, providing the core skills and knowledge each girl needs to gain a firm foundation to her education. Our girls achieve outstanding examination success and gain places at the most highly selective universities (on average 10% of our Sixth Form are offered places at Oxbridge) Extra-curricular: Tormead offers a varied programme; all sport is played to a high standard, with the gymnastics team successful at National level. There are orchestras, bands and ensembles which perform weekly as well as termly drama productions and Glee Club musicals. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Current pupils have had their work exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, volunteered to help communities in Zambia and Vietnam, performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, won Young Enterprise Awards and excelled at national sailing, athletics, netball, ice hockey and gymnastics competitions. Old Girls have won national enterprise awards, designed award winning sculptures, written speeches for the Prime Minister and are award winning broadcasters. Open Days: Junior School - Wed 17 Sep, Fri 10 Oct, Wed 5 Nov 9.15am – 11.00am Senior School - Wed 10 Sep, Tue 23 Sep, Mon 29 Sep, Friday 17 Oct, Tue 4 Nov 9.30am – 11.30am. Sixth Form - Thu 2 Oct 7pm - 9pm

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Vinehall School A FAMILY-RUN BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AGED 7–13

LONDON BUS SERVICE Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5JL

T: 01580 880413 E: office@vinehallschool.com W: vinehallschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Richard Follett Admissions: Mary-Anne Brightwell E: admissions@vinehallschool.com

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Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 2-13 years Total pupils: 255, boys 144, girls 111 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: £31.90 per morning session/£17.70 per afternoon session (before Early Years funding), Pre-Prep: Day - £2,871, Prep: Day from £5,195. Weekly from £6,295, Full Boarding from £6,815 per term Entrance Procedure: Pre-Prep:Taster Day and school report, if applicable. Prep: Taster Day, school report, assessments

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. Open Days: Friday, 3rd October, 9.15am – 12noon Tring_Junior_OD_202x129_new_Layout 1 01/07/2014 16:34 Page 1

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SCHOLARSHIP DAY

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2015

Snows Ride, Windlesham, Surrey GU20 6PF Tel: 01276 472115 woodcotehouseschool.co.uk

GIVING TALENTED CHILDREN A HEAD START TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE Tring Park for young people with outstanding talent in Ballet, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre and Commercial Music Co-educational boarding and day school for children from age 8 – 19 Outstanding academic education to A Level

OPEN DAYS

3, 9 &10 OCTOBER

To book: www.tringpark.com/opendays Tel. 01442 821516

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Educating mind, Educating body, heartmind, & soul body, heart & soul ‘Excellent Academic

EST. 1910

YORK HOUSE SCHOOL Co-educational Preparatory Day School | 3 to 13 years

Achievement’ ‘Excellent Academic Achievement’ ‘Excellent Pastoral Care’ ‘Excellent Pastoral Care’ ‘Excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural ‘Excellent spiritual, moral,development’ social and cultural

development’ Inspectorate Report 2012

Inspectorate Report 2012

Open Day Saturday 4 October

9.30am - 12pm | Headmaster’s talk at 10.30am

Open Mornings: Thursday 18 Sept, Tuesday 4 Nov Sixth Form Open Afternoon: Friday 19 Sept Open Mornings: Thursday 18 Sept, Tuesday 4 Nov Sixth Form Open Afternoon: Friday 19 Sept

Your outstanding local Prep School for boys and girls from 3 to 13 years. With excellent facilities throughout, York House sits in 47 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Contact the School Office on 01923 772395 to arrange a time to experience York House for yourself. Bursaries available. IAPS School. Administered by Charitable Trust No. 311076

YORK HOUSE SCHOOL Sarratt Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4LW

www.york-house.com

Tel: 01923 772395 Email: yhsoffice@york-house.com

• New Sixth Form Centre Oxbridge • New SixthSuccess Form Centre • Oxbridge Full & Weekly Boarding Success • Full & Weekly Boarding 01435 874642 admissions@mayfieldgirls.org 01435 874642 The Old Palace, Mayfield admissions@mayfieldgirls.org EastOld Sussex TN20 6PH The Palace, Mayfield www.mayfieldgirls.org East Sussex TN20 6PH www.mayfieldgirls.org

An independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 An independent Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18

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Grand Hotel Elba Estepona *****

La Bobadilla ***** Deluxe

This tranquil spa hotel is located overlooking the sandy beach at Arena, Gibraltar is 30 minutes away and Málaga one hours’ drive.The 204 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and there are a number of interconnecting rooms that would suit families. There is an indoor pool, an attractive outdoor swimming pool and a children’s pool.

Located in the heart of the Andalucian countryside, 50 kms from Granada and two hours from Seville, this fabulous hotel is set in a magnificent, private 1,700 acre estate. Built in the style of a typical Andalucian pueblo blanco it has 70 bedrooms and superb facilities for both adults and children including tennis courts, archery, bicycles, horse riding and a magnificent summer swimming pool. 5 nights for the price of 4 until 31 October - price from £799, saving £100

2 children (under 12) stay free until 31 October Price from £2,699 for a family of four, saving £590

Hacienda de San Rafael (a deluxe country inn) The Hacienda de San Rafael is set among sunflower and cotton fields 25 miles south of Seville. It’s a small, elegant property providing warm hospitality in very comfortable surroundings.The 11 bedrooms are set around a flower-filled courtyard, there is an open-air swimming pool and the ‘casitas’ are perfect for families. 4 nights for the price of 3 in October - price from £899, saving £188

Speak to an expert or request a brochure:

020 7593 2284 quote code XIS www.kirkerholidays.com

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come and mess around on the river at the runnymede-on-thames You can hire one of our brilliant little boats… feed the ducks… tuck into a picnic… go swimming in our spa… feast on fab food at our family friendly ‘ducklings dinners’… swan around our glam outdoor pool and play tennis too. It’s an idyllic spot for a luxury family break, just 10 minutes away from LEGOLAND Windsor, Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and loads more things to do and see.

To book or for more information call: 01784 220980 or visit us at www.therunnymede.co.uk

Windsor Road Egham Surrey TW20 0AG telephone: 01784 220600 email: info@therunnymede.co.uk www.therunnymede.co.uk

SOUTH WEST

South West

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.

Cheltenham

16 GLOUCESTERSHIRE 17 18

34 Swindon

Bristol

Cardiff

27 28

WILTSHIRE Warminster

SOMERSET Bideford

33 31 32

21 20

12 11

5 6 7 8

DORSET

DEVON

Exeter

CORNWALL

Dorchester

Southampton

10 Bournemouth

Plymouth Truro

Cornwall

10 Canford School

Sherborne

Truro

Truro School

Devon

Newton Abbot 2 Stover

Teignmouth

3 Trinity School

Tiverton

4 Blundell’s

Dorset

Blandford Forum 5 6 7 8

Bryanston School Clayesmore School Hanford School Knighton House

Shaftesbury

Wimborne

11 Leweston School 12 Sherborne School for Girls

Somerset Bath

19 Downside School

Bruton

Wiltshire

Calne

27 St Margaret’s Preparatory 28 St Mary’s Calne

Gloucestershire

20 King’s School Bruton 21 Bruton School for Girls

Devizes

13 Badminton School 14 Clifton College

Crewkerne 22 Perrott Hill

Marshfield

Bristol

Cheltenham

Street

15 Cheltenham College

23 Millfield School

Stonehouse

Taunton

16 Wycliffe School

Stroud

17 Beaudesert Park School

Tetbury

18 Westonbirt School

24 King’s College Taunton

Wellington 25 Wellington School

Yeovil

29 Dauntsey’s School 30 SABIS International School

Salisbury 31 Chafyn Grove School 32 Godolphin School 33 Sandroyd School

Shrivenham 34 Pinewood School

26 Hazlegrove

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SOUTH WEST - Channel Islands • Cornwall • Devon

Channel Islands

Devon

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

St George’s Preparatory School Jersey, JE3 7DB

stgeorgesprep.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • 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

blundells.org SEE PROFILE LISTING Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bramdean School Exeter, EX1 2QR

bramdeanschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Exeter Cathedral School Exeter, EX1 1HX exetercs.org

Exeter, EX4 4JS exe-coll.ac.uk

6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

exeterschool.org.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Kelly College Preparatory School Tavistock, PL19 0JS

kellycollegeprep.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Tavistock, PL19 0HZ

Kingsley School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk

stjosephscornwall.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

St Piran’s School Hayle, TR27 4HY stpiranshayle.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 ADVERTISEMENT

Bideford, EX39 3LY

The Maynard School maynard.co.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Mount House School Tavistock, PL19 9JL

Extra-curricular: The extra-curriculum programme is extensive (rated excellent in recent 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.

mounthouse.devon.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Plymouth College Prep Plymouth, PL1 3JL

plymouthcollege.com

Notable Achievements and Alumni: Individual and group awards at regional and national competitions including South West Champions of National Mathematics Challenge senior competition and winners of national design and technology and physics awards. Four Oxbridge offers for entry in 2014.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).

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Plymouth College Plymouth, PL4 6RN

plymouthcollege.com

Truro Prep School

St Christopher’s School

truroprep.com

st-christophers.devon.sch.uk

Open Days: Saturday 20 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.

Totnes, TQ9 6PF

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Academic Record: A broad, challenging and stimulating range of academic subjects are offered, supported by a rich programme of lectures, conferences and visits (rated excellent in recent ISI report). GCSE: 95% A* - C, 50% A* - A; A level: 91% A* - C, 66% A* - B. 90% of pupils go onto higher education, the majority to universities of their choice.

Exeter, EX1 1SJ

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The recent 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.

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Truro, TR1 3QN

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.

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Par, PL24 2HZ

Launceston, PL15 8HN

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, Senior school 11 – 18, prep school 3 - 11 Total pupils: 813, boys 470, girls 343 Type: Prep school day and boarding (Years 5 and 6); Senior school day and boarding (weekly, flexi, full) Fees: Nursery – Day from £1,790, Pre Prep – Day from £2,020, Prep – Day from £3,495, Boarding (years 5 and 6) tbc, Senior – (from year 7) Day from £4,145, Weekly Boarding from £6,290, Flexi Boarding from £4,790, Full Boarding from £6,950 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

Exeter, EX2 4NS

kellycollege.com

St Joseph’s School

Key facts

Exeter School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

roselyonschool.com

T: 01884 252543 E: info@blundells.org W: blundells.org Head Teacher: Senior school: Nicola Huggett MA (Oxon) Prep school: Andy Southgate BA Ed (Hons) Admissions: Mrs Tracy Frankpitt

Exeter College

Kelly College

Roselyon School

Tiverton, Devon EX16 4DN

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Truro, TR4 9AE

polwhelehouse.co.uk

Blundell’s

Blundell’s School

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SOUTH WEST

Leweston School

Sixth Form Open Evening – Wednesday 15th October 2014 from 7pm onwards Pictured – Emma Bastin (YR 12), on Top of the Similaun, Austria 11,600 ft

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HX

Giving young people the confidence to achieve

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 and girls 2-18 years Total pupils: 277, boys 9, girls 268. Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Daily from £5,520-£5,928, Weekly from £6,515-£7,777, Flexi Boarding from £38-£46 per night, Full Boarding from £7,450 - £9,576 per term

School Philosophy: Leweston is a leading boarding and day school situated in 46 acres of stunning Dorset parkland. The school offers an academic education rooted in the Catholic tradition, in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring. Visit us to find out more… Open Days: Fri 3 Oct, Joint Schools, 9.45am – 1.00pm, Fri 3 Oct 2014, Sixth Form Open Evening, 5.00, BH Mon 4 May 2015, Joint Schools Open Day 9.45am - 1.00pm

“We help each other at Trinity”

Wycliffe makes

the difference An impressive choice of 33 A Level subjects to choose from. UCAS SAT/ACT preparation and on-site testing for American universities. Wycliffe Senior School & Sixth Form Co-educational day and boarding school for 13-18 years. For more information please call 01453 820412. Wycliffe, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 2JQ Twitter @WycliffeCollege | www.wycliffe.co.uk

Founded 1882

OUR FAMILY CRUISES AND PRIVATE GULET CHARTERS WILL TAKE YOU TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST PRESERVED ANCIENT SITES. We visit, monumental cities, swim in secluded bays and explore stunning landscape settings along some of the most beautiful coastlines of Turkey, Greece and Italy. Accompanied by one of our expert guides why not explore these beautiful areas by sea, sharing the joy and excitement with your family.

Full, Weekly and Flexi boarding offered Tel: 01626 774138

enquiries@trinityschool.co.uk www.trinityschool.co.uk CHA RITY OPTIMISM CONFIDENCE

TRINITY

Co-education Day and Boarding Nursery to Sixth Form A caring, family environment in Teignmouth

SCHOOL

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Trinity School. A registered charity.

Expert-led Archaeological & Cultural Tours, Gulet Cruises & Private Charters in Turkey, Greece & Italy www.petersommer.com - Tel: 01600 888 220

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SOUTH WEST - Devon • Dorset St John’s International School

Canford School

stjohnsdevon.co.uk

canford.com SEE PROFILE LISTING

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 Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Shebbear College Shebbear, EX21 5HJ

shebbearcollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Stover School

Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG stover.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Trinity School

Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY trinityschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

West Buckland School Barnstaple, EX32 0SX

westbuckland.devon.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Dorset

Wimborne, BH21 3RF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Clayesmore Prep School

Blandford Forum, DT11 8PH clayesmore.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Clayesmore Senior School Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL

Dumpton School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hanford School

Blandford, DT11 8HN hanfordschool.co.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING

Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls

International College, Sherborne School Sherborne, DT9 4EZ

Knighton House

Blandford, DT11 0PY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed

Leweston School

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Sherborne, DT9 6EN

Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School

leweston.co.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bournemouth Collegiate School

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

Bryanston School

Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX bryanston.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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Academic Record: Canford ranks currently among the top 5 co-educational boarding schools in the UK based on A level statistics published by The Daily Telegraph. In 2013, 32% of all examinations were awarded the top A* grade and 67% of all grades were A*/A. Forty two pupils have gained places at Oxbridge in the past three years, with on average twelve per year in the past five. Over 95% of pupils move on to university, with over one hundred pupils gaining coveted places at Medical Schools in the past twelve years.

Milton Abbey School

Co-curricular: Our success in external examinations and university offers derives, we believe, from a culture of learning, intellectual stimulation and a coherent education where pupils make connections between and across learning experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. With over 30 different activities, and numerous clubs and societies, there is something for all.

Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ miltonabbey.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Park School

Notable Achievements and Alumni: In Hockey, the 1st XI boys retained their Boarding Schools’ Cup title, the U18s made the last eight in the UK in the England Hockey Schools’ Cup and Canfordian Alana Mercer was selected for the U16s England squad. In other sports, the U16s and U14s were both County Rugby champions, the 1st VIII won bronze at the National Schools’ Rowing championships, both the 1st VIII and the girls’ double qualified for Henley and Canfordian Jonathan Naylor was selected for the GB J16s quadruple sculls boat. In Music, nearly 30% of all ABRSM examinations were awarded distinctions, a Lower Sixth pupil gained an ABRSM diploma in Flute and Canfordian Rupert Dugdale was awarded a coveted Choral Scholarship to Magdalen College, Oxford. Alumni: Viscount Portman, Sir John Drummond, Derek Jarman, General Sir Brian Kenny, Air Chief Marshal Sir Roger Palin, Ben Gollings, Alan Hollingshurst, Sir Henry Cecil.

Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ parkschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA portregis.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Mary’s School

Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP

st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

Open Days: Saturday 4th October 2014 and Saturday 25th April 2015 s

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

School Philosophy: A sense of place and the restorative powers of gracious surroundings are valuable things in a fast-moving age. When that place is as beautiful and inspiring as Canford, it enhances the quality of daily lives and encourages our pupils to set their sights high and to achieve their very best. The education is structured yet allows pupils to grow as individuals through exposure to a very wide range of opportunities. A vibrant atmosphere of intellectual curiosity aims to promote a lifelong love of learning and the school strives to ensure that pupils recognise the coherence across and connections between that learning in all contexts. It is an environment where pupils can truly flourish.

sherborne-ic.net

Bournemouth, BH9 1JA

Poole, BH14 9JY

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 13-18 years Total pupils: 634, boys 382, girls 252 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Senior – Daily from £23,862, Full Boarding from £31,122 per annum Faith: Church of England Motto: Nisi Dominus Frustra Entrance procedure: Pre-assessment in Year 7 leading to Common Entrance, scholarship or our own entry tests in Year 8. At 16+, scholarship or our own entry test in the Autumn of Year 11

dumpton.com

knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

montessorieducation.co.uk/baytree

Key facts

Wimborne, BH21 7AF

montessorieducation.co.uk/ ashleycross

Bay Tree Montessori

T: 01202 847207 E: admissions@canford.com W: canford.com Headmaster: Mr Ben Vessey, MA, MBA Admissions: The Registrar

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3AD

clayesmore.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Senior • Boarding • Co-Ed

Poole, BH14 OJU

Canford School

Wimborne, BH21 3AD

www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH WEST

Cheltenham College

Hanford School

Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8HN

Key facts

T: 01242 265600 E: info@cheltenhamcollege.org W: cheltenhamcollege.org Head Teacher: Dr Alex Peterken Admissions: Annalouise McQuilkin (Registrar) E: registrar@cheltenhamcollege.org Gender / Ages: boys and girls prep 3-13, college 13-18 years Total pupils: College 640 (boys 390, girls 250), Prep 400 (boys 215, girls 185) Type: Day, Flexi, Full Boarding. Fees: Nursery – Day from £2,421, Pre-Prep – Day from £2,421. Prep: Day from £3,558, Flexi Boarding from £29 per night, Full Boarding from £5,424, Senior: Day from £8,196, Day Boarding Charge – £1,500 (in addition to day fee for 35 nights), Full Boarding from £10,938 per term

T: 01258 860219 E: office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk W: hanfordschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Rory Johnston Admissions: Karen Mallinson

Gender / Ages: girls, 7-13 years Total pupils: 90 girls Type: Day, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Prep: Day from £5,700, Flexi from £5,700 day fee includes 20 nights’ boarding per term, Full Boarding from £6,950 per term Entrance procedure: No formal entrance exam; informal assessment

School Philosophy: Our aim is to provide a first class all-round education, combining stunning surroundings with a dynamic and modern co-educational context. We aim to promote genuine personal enquiry and intellectual appetite to ensure pupils leave prepared for life beyond school.

School Philosophy: Hanford provides a perfect combination by giving its girls a secure academic framework and discipline, also fostering their free spirits in a way which is rare in a world of increasing educational uniformity. If you want your child to excel and enjoy their childhood to the full, come and pay us a visit.

Open Days: Days: Prep (3-13) – Saturday 4th October 2014 9:00am College (13-18) – Saturday 11th October 2014 9:00am

Open Days: Saturday 18th October 2014 Saturday 21st March 2015

Clayesmore for your child “Caring, happy and successful across all ability levels” The Good Schools Guide

WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN DAY 27 September 2014 10am-2pm

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING 10 October 2014 7pm-9pm Just call to arrange a visit at any time and discover more about our excellent boarding and day education.

Prep 01747 813155 Senior 01747 812122

www.clayesmore.com

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SOUTH WEST - Dorset • Gloucestershire Sherborne Preparatory School

Bredon School

sherborneprep.org

bredonschool.org

Sherborne, DT9 3NY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sherborne School

Nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • 6th Form • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sherborne, DT9 3AP

Bristol Grammar School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys

bristolgrammarschool.co.uk

sherborne.org

Sherborne Girls

Sherborne, DT9 3QN

sherborne.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

Sunninghill Preparatory School Dorchester, DT1 1EB sunninghillprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Talbot Heath School Trust Ltd Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ talbotheath.org

Bristol, BS8 1SR

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

Cheltenham College Junior School

Cheltenham, GL53 7AB cheltenhamcollege.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Cheltenham College

Thornlow Preparatory School

cheltenhamcollege.org SEE PROFILE LISTING

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

The Cheltenham Ladies’ College cheltladiescollege.org

Bristol, BS8 3HE

cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep

Clifton College Bristol, BS8 3JH

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

angeldaynursery.co.uk

Clifton High School

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk

Bristol, BS8 3JD

Badminton School

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

badmintonschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Colston’s School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

colstons.bristol.sch.uk

beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING

deanclose.org.uk

Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, GL52 2QA

berkhampsteadschool.co.uk

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Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 431, boys 230, girls 201 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly Boarding Fees: Nursery – From £1,595 per term based on 5 sessions or 3 days per week. Pre-Prep – Day from £2,600. Prep: Day from £3,570, Weekly Boarding from £6,700 per term. Flexi-boarding is £36 per night. Entrance procedure: Please email or telephone to arrange a visit.

Cheltenham, GL51 6QS

School Philosophy: Beaudesert is a country school where children can really enjoy being children while receiving an outstanding all-round education. Thirty acre grounds, small class sizes, excellent facilities and a flexible approach to boarding and after-school care all help make Beaudesert a family-friendly choice.

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Dean Close School

Cheltenham, GL51 6HE

Open Days: Friday 17th October between 9.30am and 12noon, or at other times to suit.

deanclose.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

T: 01453 832 072 E: office@beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk W: beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk Head Teacher: James Womersley Admissions: Theresa Yates-Round

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Dean Close Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed

Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF

Bristol, BS16 1BJ

Beaudesert Park School Stroud, GL6 9AF

Beaudesert Park School

Clifton College Preparatory School

Cheltenham, GL53 7PX

Bristol, BS9 3BA

@AcorntoOakBris

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Angel Day Nursery

T: 0117 905 5271 • E: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk • www.badmintonschool.co.uk

Cheltenham, GL50 3EP

Cheltenham, GL50 2NY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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!

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

airthrie-school.co.uk

Open Mornings held in October, March and May

Cheltenham, GL53 7LD

Gloucestershire Airthrie School

A world-class education in the heart of Bristol.

www.independentschoolparent.com

B R YA N S T O N 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 co-ed boarding and day school

One-to-one attention for the individual is at the heart of all we do

Developing active, independent learners

Broad curriculum and choice of academic options

Wealth of sporting and artistic opportunities

Exceptional music and drama

Over 100 different extra-curricular activities

Nurturing and valuing talent in all its forms

Scholarships and bursaries at 13+ and 16+

bryanston.co.uk

BRYANSTON SCHOOL Blandford, Dorset DT11 0PX

email: admissions@bryanston.co.uk

Tel: 01258 452411

SOUTH WEST - Gloucestershire • Somerset The Downs School

St Edward’s Senior School

thedownsschool.co.uk

Cheltenham, GL53 8EY

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

stedwards.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Bristol, BS48 1PF

Fairfield School

Tockington Manor

fairfieldschool.org.uk

tockingtonmanorschool.com

Bristol, BS48 3PD

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hatherop Castle Preparatory School Cirencester, GL7 3NB hatheropcastle.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Hopelands School

Stonehouse, GL10 2AD hopelands.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bristol, BS32 4NY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Westonbirt School Tetbury, GL8 8QG

westonbirtschools.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ wycliffe.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

King’s School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

thekingsschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Somerset

Kitebrook House

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF

Gloucester, GL1 2BG

Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP kitebrookhouse.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital Bristol, BS8 1JX qehbristol.co.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

The Red Maids’ Junior School Bristol, BS9 4DP redmaids.co.uk

Prep • Day • Girls

The Red Maids’ School Bristol, BS9 3AW redmaids.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Redland High School for Girls Bristol, BS6 7EF

redlandhigh.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Rendcomb College

Cirencester, GL7 7HA

rendcombcollege.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Richard Pate School Cheltenham, GL53 9RP richardpate.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Rose Hill Westonbirt School Tetbury, GL8 8QG rhwestonbirt.co.uk

All Hallows Preparatory School allhallows.somerset.sch.uk Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bridgwater College Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ bridgwater.ac.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bruton School for Girls Bruton, BA10 0NT

brutonschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Chilton Cantelo School Yeovil, BA10 0NT

chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Clevedon Montessori School Clevedon, BS21 7RR Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Downside School Bath, BA3 4RJ

downside.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Hazlegrove

Please contact us to reserve your place

Yeovil, BA22 7JA

hazlegrove.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

St Edward’s Junior School

King Edward’s Junior School

stedwards.co.uk

kesbath.com

Co-educational day & boarding: ages 13 –18 telephone: 01823 328204 admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk www.kings-taunton.co.uk

Bath, BA2 6JA

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

A Woodard School

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Saturday 4th October 10 am arrival

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

B E PA RT O F THE DISCOVERY

clevedonmontessorischool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cheltenham, GL52 6NR

OPEN DAY

Wycliffe School

www.independentschoolparent.com

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possibilities At Clifton College there is a unique environment where everything is possible In the inspiring surroundings of Clifton College your child will go on a journey of self-discovery. Our boarders and day pupils are part of a warm community where pastoral care and academic excellence go hand in hand to help them succeed at whatever they set their minds to. Arrange a personal visit at a time that suits you to explore a leading independent school with a unique atmosphere. Alternatively, you can book a place at one of our Open Days.

For more information visit

cliftoncollege.com/admissions Or call 0117 315 7000

OUR NEXT OPENDAYS The Preparatory School, for girls and boys aged 3-13 Saturday 4 October 2014 The Upper School, for girls and boys aged 13-18 Saturday 4 October 2014

SOUTH WEST - Somerset King Edward’s School

Perrott Hill

kesbath.com

perrotthill.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Bath, BA2 6HU

Nursery • Pre-prep • Junior • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

King’s College Taunton Taunton, TA1 3LA

kings-taunton.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

King’s Hall School Taunton, TA2 8AA

kingshalltaunton.co.uk 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

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Prior Park College Bath, BA2 5AH

priorparkcollege.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Queen’s College Taunton, TA1 4QS

queenscollege.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

“A place to fulfil my potential and embrace my future with confidence”

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

royalhighbath.gdst.net

Kingswood School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

kingswood.bath.sch.uk

Shapwick Prep

Bath, BA1 5RG

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Mark College

Highbridge, TA9 4NP priorygroup.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Millfield School Street, BA16 0YD

Burtle, TA7 8NJ

Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Shapwick School

Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ shapwickschool.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

millfieldschool.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Sidcot School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

sidcot.org.uk

Monkton Pre-Prep

Winscombe, BS25 1PD

Sunny Hill Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

brutonschool.co.uk

Bruton, BA10 0NT

Monkton Prep

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed

monktoncombeschool.com

Taunton School

Bath, BA2 7ET

Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Escorted train service from Salisbury to London Waterloo

Taunton, TA2 6AD

tauntonschool.co.uk

Monkton Senior

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

monktoncombeschool.com

Wellington School

Bath, BA2 7HG

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Paragon School Bath, BA2 4LT

wellington-school.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Park School

Wells Cathedral School

parkschool.com

wellscathedralschool.com

Yeovil, BA20 1DH

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Wells, BA5 2ST

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

www.godolphin.org

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Wellington, TA21 8NT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

paragonschool.co.uk

“Rare to find such an outstanding boarding school... Buzzes with confident, gregarious girls” Good Schools Guide

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bath, BA2 5JN

monktoncombeschool.com

“You never feel alone at Godolphin”

shapwickschool.com

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www.downside.co.uk www.downside.co.uk

Dauntsey’s Open Morning Saturday 11 October Please book online

www.dauntseys.org Boarding & day school Co-educational 11-18 West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HE 01380 814500 admissions@dauntseys.org

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AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 155

SOUTH WEST - Wiltshire

Wiltshire

Prior Park Preparatory School

Nr Salisbury, SP3 4HL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Francis School

Chafyn Grove School

st-francis.wilts.sch.uk

Appleford School applefordschool.org

Salisbury, SP1 1LR

chafyngrove.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Dauntsey’s School Devizes, SN10 4HE

dauntseys.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Godolphin Preparatory School Salisbury, SP1 2RB godolphin.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls

Godolphin School Salisbury, SP1 2RA

godolphin.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

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

Leehurst Swan School

Cricklade, SN6 6BB

thepriorfoundation.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Margaret’s Preparatory School Calne, SN11 0DF

stmargaretsprep.org.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING

Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Meadowpark Nursery Swindon, SN6 6BA

meadowparkschool.co.uk

every way

Character makes us different

stmaryscalne.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

SABIS International School Marshfield, Nr Bath, SN14 8AG sisuk-sabis.net SEE PROFILE LISTING

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, SP1 2EQ

Open Morning Saturday 4th October

salisburycathedralschool.com

SUNNY HILL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

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Sandroyd School

Salisbury, SP5 5QD sandroyd.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

ST MARY’S CALNE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

A TOP INDEPENDENT BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AGED 11-18

Stepping Stones Pre-Prep and Nursery School Marlborough, SN8 3JT

steppingstonesschool.org.uk

Melksham, SN12 8NT

marlboroughcollege.org

Our

Calne, SN11 0DF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Marlborough, SN8 1PA

St Mary’s Calne

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Marlborough College

Read the full ISI Report at www.brutonschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Salisbury, SP1 3BQ

leehurstswan.org.uk

‘Excellent’ and ‘Outstanding’

ISI rates us

Pewsey, SN9 5NT

Stonar School

stonarschool.com

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

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 SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

156 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

OPEN DAYS 2014: 11 October & 15th November Tel:01249 857200 th

For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com

Email: admissions@stmaryscalne.org

www.stmaryscalne.org

St Mary’s Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DF www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH WEST

Perrott Hill’s recent Independent Schools Report is outstanding, with the top mark of ‘Excellent’ awarded in every category. Perrott Hill, North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL Visit us at perrotthill.com or call us on 01460 72051

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

s orning r M n e be Op 1 Octo 1 & 7 4, m at 11a

• Innovative and inspiring education for children aged 21/2 ~ 13 years • Prep school boarding at its best available from 7 years (around 100 boarders) Hazlegrove, Sparkford, Somerset BA22 7JA www.independentschoolparent.com

To visit, call Fiona O’Neill on 01963 442606 AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 157

SOUTH WEST

SABIS International School UK

Nursery • Preparatory • Senior Sixth Form

Open Day

Saturday 4th October 2014 10am - 12noon

Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Wiltshire SN14 8AG

T: 01225 891841 (main) 01225 891028 (admissions) E: sisuk@sabis.net W: sisuk-sabis.net Head Teacher: Mr John Nicholson Admissions: Mrs Diane McCleary E: admissions@sisuk-sabis.net

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years (Sixth form opens Sept 2014) Total pupils: 95 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £4,980 Weekly Boarding from £7,633 Full Boarding from £8,300 per term Motto: Education for a changing world Entrance procedure: Diagnostic assessment and interview

‘EXCELLENT’

in Teaching and Pastoral Care ISI Inspection Report March 2014

An Independent Day and Boarding School for Boys and Girls aged 3 - 18 Years Stover School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QG Email: registrar@stover.co.uk Tel: 01626 354505

www.stover.co.uk

School Philosophy: At SABIS International School UK (SIS-UK), we believe in preparing students for the challenges they may face in university and beyond by providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. Through the SABIS® Educational System, our students follow a cohesive, motivational and exciting curriculum that emphasises a well-balanced body of knowledge, skills and experiences, backed by research and development activity. The SABIS® Educational System has been developed, refined and tested for over a century, supported by the use of the latest software and technology, ensuring all students are able to achieve their full potential. Academic Record: Year after year, SABIS® students consistently achieve above global averages at IGCSEs, A Levels and the International Baccalaureate. SABIS® graduates are accepted in the world’s most prestigious universities and have distinguished themselves in a wide variety of professions in the public and private sectors across the globe. Extra-curricular: The SABIS Student Life Organisation® is a distinctive and integral part of school life as it empowers students to contribute to the management of the school, to make a positive difference and to play an active role in their education as well as the education of others. While providing opportunities for emotional, social and moral growth, the SLO® programme helps students develop academic, managerial, organisational and leadership skills. Student Life also gives students the chance to get involved in a variety of academic and non-academic activities such as tutoring other students, planning sports and social events, organising community volunteering projects, being involved in the school newspaper, and much more. SIS-UK is a member of the SABIS® School Network, global leaders in education (www.sabis.net), established in 1886 with the opening of its first school. For over 128 years, schools in the SABIS® School Network have been preparing students with the knowledge and skills required to help them achieve success in a changing world. Visits by arrangement please contact Mrs Diane McCleary on 01225 819841.

158 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

www.pinewoodschool.co.uk office@pinewoodschool.co.uk

Co-educational day & boarding school for 3-13 year olds

www.independentschoolparent.com

SOUTH WEST 27th September 2014 | 9.00 – 12 noon 27th September 2014 | 9.00 – 12 noon 27th September 2014 | 9.00 – 12 noon 27th September 2014 | 9.00 – 12 noon

St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Calne

Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF Excellent academic results Excellent academicresults results Excellent academic

Excellent academic results Scholarships available Year7, and Sixth Form Scholarships available for Year Year 7,7,999 and Sixth Form Scholarships available for for and Sixth Form Scholarships available for Year 7, 9 and Sixth Form Superb sporting, music & & drama facilities Superb sporting, music music facilities Superb sporting, &drama drama facilities Superb sporting, music & drama facilities Fully co-educational 3-18 | Day & Boarding Fully co-educational 3-18 | Day & Boarding Fully co-educational 3-18 | Day & Boarding Fully co-educational 3-18 | Day & Boarding Easy access access to International Easy Internationalairports airports Easy access airports Easy accessto to International International airports Extensive network network of Extensive of buses buses throughout throughoutthe theregion region Extensive network throughout region Extensive networkof of buses buses throughout thethe region

Independent Boarding & Day School for Girls (11-18)

OPEN MORNING ‘traditional values... T 01666 881301 E admissions@westonbirt.org Tetbury • Gloucestershire @WestonbirtPrep @WestonbirtSch

Saturday 4 October 9am - 12pm

...forward thinking’

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

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 220, boys 98, girls 122 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Daily from £26.70 (morning sessions), Weekly from £233.75 (5 full days), Termly from £1,442 per term Pre-Prep: from £3,020 - £3,350 per term Prep: from £3,570 - £3,970 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: Commit to Excellence Entrance procedure: Taster Days, School Report, Headmistress Interview and Skills Assessment for children entering Key Stage 2.

School Philosophy: 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! 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. 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. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Naace ICT Mark Accreditation. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Platinum Award. Award winning Chamber Choir. Youth Sport Trust Gold Quality Mark.

Preparatory Day School & Nursery for Boys & Girls (3-11)

www.independentschoolparent.com

Open Days: Thursday 16th October 2014, 9.30am-12 noon

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SOUTH WEST Boarding is an outstanding strength of Sandroyd and the quality of the boarding experience supports pupils’ education and development extremely well. Independent Schools Inspectorate

Boys and girls develop into very well adjusted, hard working and conﬁdent young people. The Good Schools Guide

A Co-Ed Boarding and Day School for children aged 3-13

Open Morning with Activities Saturday 18th October – booking essential Situated on the Dorset/Wiltshire border

Tel: 01725 516264

Acres of development potential for your child

www.sandroyd.org

Open Afternoon

for 11-13s

Sunday 28 September 2014

2pm to 4pm

Meet the girls and talk to staff and parents View the house and our excellent facilities Or visit us on our full School Open Morning on Saturday 11 October 2014, 10am - 1pm Please call to register your interest on 01935 818224 or email enquiry@sherborne.com

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www.sherborne.com

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SOUTH WEST

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Boys and Girls Day and Boarding 3-18 ES

Truro School Open Day

In conjunction with Truro Cathedral, from September 2015, Truro School is offering Girl Chorister Scholarships for 13 to 18 year olds

I QU M V A

TRURO SCHOOL

Saturday 8 November 2014 l 9.30am - 12.30pm

Truro School is characterised by its mission of developing balanced and reflective children

www.truroschool.com

inspiring independent minds A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, offering an outstanding all-round education.

Scholarships available at 11+, 13+ & 16+

Come to an Open Morning: Saturday 18 October & Friday 14 November T: 01747 857111 to make an individual appointment or visit www.st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com

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Experience Millfield Prep at our Open Day on Saturday 4 October and Senior Open Day on Saturday 11 October

Biologist Swimmer Singer millfieldschool.com/everyfield

QUALI TY

+ EX CEL L ENCE

‘The quality of academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils are very well educated...they aim high and achieve well.’ I ND EPEND ENT S C H O O L S IN S P E CTO R AT E

O PE N MO R NIN G Saturday 31 January 2015 kingsbruton.com

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Grove salisbury

‘

Chafyn

‘

Education is Inspiration

OPEN DAY

Saturday 4th October

Education for Life...

10am -12.30pm

Co-educational Day & Boarding from 3 - 13 44 (0)1722 333423

www.chafyngrove.co.uk

Salisbury, Wilts SP1 1LR

EAST ANGLIA

East Anglia

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.

Cambridgeshire

Suffolk

1 St Faith’s School 2 Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies

8 Ipswich High School for Girls

Ipswich

Cambridge

King’s Lynn

3 Wisbech

NORFOLK

Peterborough

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Norwich

Thetford

SUFFOLK

Wisbech

3 Wisbech Grammer School

1 Cambridge 2

Essex

Buckhurst Hill

Ipswich 8

4 Braeside School for Girls

Chelmsford

Felixstowe

5 St Cedd’s School

Felsted

ESSEX

Colchester

6 Felsted School

Saffron Walden

7 Friends’ School

Brentwood

An independent co-educational school in Chelmsford for children aged 3-11

Nursery: The Perfect Start EYFS specialist teaching in an enabling and nurturing environment

Individual Pupil Progress Children are challenged and explore their passions and strengths

Nurturing the Future Grammar school and scholarship entry to independent schools at 11+

An International Dimension Partner schools in India and Japan

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A Centre of Excellence in Music Excellent record of achievement in instrumental examinations Chelmsford Cathedral Foundation School with choristers in the Cathedral Choir

Sporting Success Experience the thrill of achievement, with extensive opportunities at local and national level After-School Clubs and Activities Breakfast Club from 07:30

Wrap-Around Care until 18:00

01245 392810 Website: www.stcedds.org.uk Email: info@stcedds.org.uk 178a New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AR

 Choosing the Right School for Your Daughter is Not Easy

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Learn how to think. Not what to think.

Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies is a dedicated A-Level college located in the heart of Cambridge. Our specialist teachers and the intimate environment they create, in class sizes that average just six, mean our students have all the time and attention they need to learn how to study and think. This supportive atmosphere ensures our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abilities and horizons are constantly challenged and expanded.

For further information please contact Victoria Robeson on: Telephone: (+44) 01223 707942 Email: Victoriar@ccss.co.uk Or visit: www.ccss.co.uk

Inspiring education

EAST ANGLIA - Cambridgeshire • Essex

Cambridgeshire

St Mary’s Junior School

Colchester High School

stmaryscambridge.co.uk Prep • Day • Girls

colchesterhighschool.co.uk

Cambridge, (Queens campus), CB2 1LU

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

stmaryscambridge.co.uk

Bellerbys College, Cambridge bellerbys.com

Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS) Cambridge, CB1 2JF

ccss.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cambridge International School

Cambridge, CB2 7EB

St Mary’s Senior School

Coopersale Hall School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls

coopersalehallschool.co.uk

Sancton Wood School Cambridge, CB1 2EZ sanctonwood.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

The Stephen Perse Foundation Cambridge, CB2 1HF stephenperse.com

Pre-prep • 6th form • Day • Co-Ed • Junior • Senior • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Whitehall School

CATS College Cambridge Cambridge, CB5 8AD catscollege.com

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

Ely, CB7 4DB kingsely.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Leys School

Cambridge, CB2 7AD theleys.net

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Perse School

Cambridge, CB2 8QF perse.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

The Peterborough School Peterborough, PE3 6AP

thepeterboroughschool.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

Nursery • Junior • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Cambridge, CB2 1LY

Cambridge, CB1 8DW

cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk

Colchester, CO3 3HD

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

iups.org.uk

Crowstone Preparatory School

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH crowstoneprepschool.com

Ilford, IG1 4QR

Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Littlegarth School Colchester, CO6 4JR

littlegarth.essex.sch.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Daiglen School

Loyola Preparatory School

daiglenschool.co.uk

loyola.essex.sch.uk

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Somersham, PE28 3EH

Dame Bradbury’s School

Maldon Court School

Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

damebradburys.com

maldoncourtschool.org

whitehallschool.com

Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL

Maldon, CM9 4QE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Elm Green Preparatory School

New Hall School

elmgreen.essex.sch.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Felsted Preparatory School

Oaklands School

felsted.org

oaklandsschool.co.uk

alleyn-court.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech, PE13 1JX

wisbechgrammar.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Essex

Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Avon House Preparatory School

Woodford Green, IG8 0PN avonhouseschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bancroft’s School

Woodford Green, IG8 0RF bancrofts.org

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Belmont Day Nursery Ilford, IG1 1YW

belmontdaynursery.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Braeside School for Girls Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD

Chelmsford, CM3 4SU

Felsted, CM6 3JL

Felsted School

Felsted, CM6 3LL

felsted.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

friends.org.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Halstead, CO9 1PF

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Heathcote School Danbury, CM3 4QB

heathcoteschool.co.uk

Hornchurch, RM11 1XY

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

Woodford Green, IG8 9DU Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Cedd’s School

Chelmsford, CM2 0AR stcedds.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Hilda’s School

Westcliff-on-Sea, SSO 8NE sthildasschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed • Girls

St John’s School

Holmwood House Nursery School

sjcs.co.uk

chigwell-school.org

holmwood.essex.sch.uk

Colchester, CO6 4DX Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Billericay, CM12 0AR stjohnsschool.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

www.independentschoolparent.com

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

staubyns.com

Chigwell School Chigwell, IG7 6QF

parkschool.org.uk

gideaparkcollege.co.uk

gosfieldschool.org.uk

brentwoodschool.co.uk

Ilford, IG1 4RS

St Aubyn’s School

Romford, RM 2 5JR

Brentwood Prep School

Brentwood, CM15 8EE

Park School for Girls

Gidea Park College

Gosfield School

Brentwood School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

raphaelschool.com

Saffron Walden, CB11 3EB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Loughton, IG10 4RA

Friends’ School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

brentwoodschool.co.uk

newhallschool.co.uk

Raphael Independent School

braesideschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Brentwood, CM15 8EQ

Chelmsford, CM3 3HS

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

St John’s College School

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holmwood.essex.sch.uk

Ilford Ursuline Prep School

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Colchester, CO3 9ST

Epping, CM16 7PE

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cambridge, CB3 9AA

Holmwood House Preparatory School

EAST ANGLIA - Essex • Norfolk St Margaret’s Preparatory School

Glebe House School and Nursery

stmargaretsprep.com

glebehouseschool.co.uk

Halstead, CO9 1SE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Mary’s School

Hunstanton, PE36 6HW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Colchester, CO3 3RB

Gresham’s Pre-Prep School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

greshams.com

stmaryscolchester.org.uk

St Michael’s Preparatory School

Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP stmichaelsschool.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Nicholas School

Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ saintnicholasschool.net

Holt, NR25 6BB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Gresham’s Prep School Holt, NR25 6EY greshams.com

Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Gresham’s School Holt, NR25 6EA greshams.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Philomena’s Catholic School

Hethersett Old Hall School

stphilomenas.com

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

Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ

Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD

Norwich, NR9 3DW

hethersettoldhallschool.co.uk

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

Woodlands Schools, Great Warely Brentwood, CM13 3LA

woodlandsschools.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Woodlands Schools, Hutton Manor Brentwood, CM13 1SD

woodlandsschools.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Norfolk

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 390, boys 203, girls 187 Type: Day, Flexi, 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, Flexi Boarding from £44 per night Entrance procedure: Please see our website for details

School Philosophy: Friends’ is 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 11th October, 10am-12.30pm Project1_Layout 1 31/07/2014 14:34 Page 1

Norwich School

Norwich, NR1 4DD

norwich-school.org.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Notre Dame Preparatory School Norwich, NR2 3TA

notredameprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School Nr Diss, IP22 2TA

riddlesworthhall.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sacred Heart School Swaffham, PE37 7QW

sacredheartschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

beestonhall.co.uk

stnicholashouse.com

168 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

T: 01799 525351 E: admissions@friends.org.uk W: friends.org.uk Head Teacher: Anna Chaudhri Admissions: Alison Stanbury

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

St Nicholas House School

Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3EB

Norwich, NR2 2HU

Beeston Hall School Cromer, NR27 9NQ

Friends’ School Saffron Walden

North Walsham, NR28 9AT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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EAST ANGLIA - Norfolk â&#x20AC;˘ Suffolk Taverham Hall Preparatory School

Ipswich School

taverhamhall.co.uk

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Norwich, NR8 6HU

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ

Old Buckenham Hall School

thlps.co.uk

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;˘ Co-Ed

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Town Close House Prep School Norwich, NR2 2LR townclose.com

Ipswich, IP7 7PH obh.co.uk

The Old School Henstead Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG

theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk

Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Suffolk

Orwell Park

The Abbey Preparatory, Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 1DS

woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG barnardiston.com

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Brandeston Hall

Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH

framcollege.co.uk/brandeston-hall

Ipswich, IP10 0ER orwellpark.co.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Pre-Preparatory, Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 4NH

woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk/ queenshouse Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Saint Felix School

culford.co.uk

stfelix.co.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

stjos.co.uk

Stowmarket, IP14 3EF

finboroughschool.co.uk 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;˘ Co-Ed

Framlingham College Woodbridge, IP13 9EY framcollege.co.uk

Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Ipswich High School for Girls Ipswich, IP9 1AZ

ipswichhigh.gdst.net SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Girls

Ipswich Preparatory School Ipswich, IP1 3QW

ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

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admissions@ihs.gdst.net | www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk Woolverstone, Suffolk IP9 1AZ Comprehensive coach service across Essex and Suffolk

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Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College

Finborough School

For further information please contact our Registrar on 01473 201034

Southwold, IP18 6SD

Newmarket, CB8 7AA

fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk

Sixth Form Open Evening

Wednesday 15th October 2014, 7pm

royalhospitalschool.org

Culford School

Fairstead House School

Saturday 4th October 2014, 9.30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm

Ipswich, IP9 2RX

Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Whole School Open Morning

The Royal Hospital School

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX

for Girls aged 3-18

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Thorpe House Langley Preparatory School Norwich, NR7 0EA

Ipswich High School

Ipswich, IP2 9DR

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Flexi â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

South Lee School

Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT southlee.co.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Stoke College

Sudbury, CO10 8JE stokecollege.co.uk

Nursery â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Prep â&#x20AC;˘ Senior â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ Co-Ed

Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 4JH

woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk Senior â&#x20AC;˘ 6th Form â&#x20AC;˘ Day â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly â&#x20AC;˘ Boarding â&#x20AC;˘ 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

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

1 Bedford School

Northamptonshire

LINCOLNSHIRE

Derby

Nottingham

Brackley

2 Winchester House School

Nr Brackley

RUTLAND LEICESTERSHIRE 5 Leicester

3 Beachborough School

Spratton

4 Spratton Hall School

Rutland Oakham

Birmingham Coventry

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Northampton

5 Oakham School

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AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 171

EAST MIDLANDS - Bedfordshire • Derbyshire • Leicestershire • Lincolnshire • Northamptonshire

Bedfordshire

Ockbrook School

Bedford, MK42 0BX

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bedford Girls’ School bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Bedford Modern School Bedford, MK41 7NT bedmod.co.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Bedford School

Bedford, MK40 2TU

bedfordschool.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys

Orchard School and Nursery Barton-Le-Clay, MK45 4RB

Ockbrook, DE72 3RJ ockbrooksch.co.uk

Repton School

Derby, DE65 6FH repton.org.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

S. Anselm’s School Bakewell, DE45 1DP sanselms.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Peter and St Paul Chesterfield, S41 0EF spsp.org.uk

orchardschool.org.uk

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Wystan’s School

Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School

stwystans.org.uk

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

St Andrew’s School Bedford, MK40 2PA

standrewsschoolbedford.com

Repton, DE65 6GE

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

Fairfield Preparatory School

Leicester, LE8 9FL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Derby Grammar School

Leicester High School for Girls

derbygrammar.co.uk

leicesterhigh.co.uk

Milton, DE65 6EJ foremarke.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Mount St Mary’s College Nr Sheffield, S21 3YL msmcollege.com

172 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

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

Loughborough, LE12 8WD dsfc.ac.uk

6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Lincolnshire

Ayscoughfee Hall School Spalding, PE11 2TE ahs.me.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Stamford, PE9 2LL ses.lincs.sch.uk

Stamford Junior School Stamford, PE9 2LR ses.lincs.sch.uk

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

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Northamptonshire Beachborough School Nr Brackley, NN13 5LB beachborough.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed

Copthill School

Great Houghton School

copthill.com

ghschool.net

Stamford, PE9 3AD Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Grantham, NG31 7UF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Lincoln Minster School Lincoln, LN2 5RW

lincolnminsterschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Leicester, LE2 2PP

Lincolnshire Montessori

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk

Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ

Northampton, NN4 7AG

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Laxton Junior School Oundle, PE8 4BX

laxtonjunior.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Maidford Montessori Nursery Maidford, NN12 8HT

maidfordmontessori.org Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Maidwell Hall

Northampton, NN6 9JG maidwellhall.co.uk

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

Loughborough Grammar School

St Hugh’s School

Oundle School

st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk

oundleschool.org.uk

lesgrammar.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

St James’ School

Pitsford School

saintjamesschool.co.uk

Pitsford, NN6 9AX pitsfordschool.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Manor House School

St Martin’s Preparatory School

St Peter’s School

manorhouseashby.co.uk

stmartinsprep.com

st-peters.org.uk

Loughborough, LE11 2DU Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys

Loughborough High School Loughborough, LE11 2DU leshigh.org

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1BR Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ

Grimsby, DN34 4SY

Grimsby, DN34 5AA Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Oundle, PE8 4GH

Kettering, NN15 6DJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk

leicestergrammar.org.uk

Foremarke Hall

ratcliffe-college.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

msmcollege.com/barlborough-hallschool

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Leicester, LE7 4SG

Thringstone, LE67 5UG

Leicester Grammar School

derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Ratcliffe College

Kirkstone House School

Barlborough Hall School

Derby, DE23 3DT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

tgps.co.uk

Derbyshire

Derby High School

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

gracedieu.com

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

olcs.leics.sch.uk

Loughborough, LE11 2DZ

Grantham Preparatory School

lesfairfield.org

Grace Dieu Manor School

Littleover, DE23 4BX

Stamford High School (Girls)

Loughborough, LE11 2AE

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Chesterfield, S43 4TJ

OLCS Our Lady’s Convent School

EAST MIDLANDS

Spratton Hall

Smith Street, Spratton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8HP

T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com W: sprattonhall.com Head Master: Mr SJ Clarke Admissions: Mrs Amanda Fleming-Jones E: afj@sprattonhall.com

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 400, boys 204, girls 196 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep – Daily from £3,100. Prep – Daily from £4,175 years 3-5 Senior – Daily from £4,400 years 6-8 per term Entrance procedure: £75 registration fee, assessment day for Prep School.

Open Mornings

School Philosophy: Spratton Hall provides all pupils with a true preparation for the next stage of education focusing on academic achievement supplemented by excellent music, drama, art and sport. Open Day: Friday 3rd October 2014 10am-12noon

Beachborough

CO-ED DAY & BOARDING | NURSERY-13 YEARS

10 - 12+ entry Sat 13 September and Sat 11 October 2014 Sat 28 February and Sat 16 May 2015

13+ entry Sat 4 October 2014 Sat 7 February and Sat 6 June 2015

OPEN

DAY 9.30am Friday 17th October

Sixth Form entry Sat 6 September 2014 Sat 9 May 2015 Co-educational boarding and day school offering A Levels and the IB

Please contact our Admissions Team now to book a place

01572 758758 admissions@oakham.rutland.sch.uk oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Set in beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, we warmly invite you to attend our Open Morning, please contact Mrs Julie Atkinson to reserve your place T: 01280 700071 | E: registrar@beachborough.com Beachborough School | Westbury | Brackley | NN13 5LB

www.beachborough.com

Registered Charity No. 309910

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AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 173

EAST MIDLANDS - Northamptonshire • Nottinghamshire • Rutland Spratton Hall School

St Joseph’s School

sprattonhall.com SEE PROFILE LISTING

st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk

Northampton, NN6 8HP Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Wellingborough School Wellingborough, NN8 2BX

Nottingham, NG1 5AW

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Salterford House School Nottingham, NG14 6NZ

salterfordhouseschool.co.uk

wellingboroughschool.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Trent College

Winchester House School

trentcollege.net

Brackley, NN13 7AZ

winchester-house.org SEE PROFILE LISTING Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nottingham, NG10 4AD Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Wellow House School Nr Newark, NG22 0EA

wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed

Nottinghamshire Dagfa School Nottingham Nottingham, NG9 2FU

dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

The Elms School

Nottingham, NG10 4AD elmsschool.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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

Nottingham, NG3 4GF hollygirt.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School

Winchester House School

Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House Retford, DN22 8HX wsnl.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Worksop College Worksop, S80 3AP wsnl.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Rutland

44 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7AZ T: 01280 702483 E: office@winchester-house.org W: winchester-house.org Head Teacher: Mrs Emma Goldsmith Admissions: Mrs Jenny Blake E: registrar@winchester-house.org

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3–13 years Total pupils: 314, boys 188, girls 126 Type: Day, weekly and occasional boarding. Fees: Nursery: Daily from £520 per term Pre-Prep: Daily from £3,240. Prep: Daily from £4,505, Weekly Boarding from £5,940, Occasional Boarding from £42.90 for one night per week. Entrance procedure: Non-selective.

School Philosophy: The aim of Winchester House School is to develop lifelong learners with a spirit of resourcefulness and self-reliance within a warm and purposeful community. We strive to give each child a thirst for learning through a stimulating and innovative curriculum which pursues excellence. Open Days: Saturday 4th October 2014, 10.30am-1.15pm. Saturday 7th March 2015, 10.30am-1.15pm. Saturday 16th May 2015, 10.30am-1.15pm

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 Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

HIS FUTURE’S

brighter AT BEDFORD

Uppingham School Rutland, LE15 9QE uppingham.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nottingham, NG1 4HX

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net Prep • Day • Girls

Nottingham Girls’ High School

open morning Join us on Saturday 4th October for our

Nottingham, NG1 4JB

nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Nottingham High School Nottingham, NG7 4ED nottinghamhigh.co.uk

TO FIND OUT MORE AND BOOK YOUR FAMILY’S PLACE, PLEASE CALL OUR DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS ON 01234 362216 OR VISIT bedfordschool.org.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Plumtree School

Nottingham, NG12 5ND plumtreeschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

174 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

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Bedford School is part of The Harpur Trust

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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

West Midlands

1 Oswestry School

4 Edgbaston High School

Staffordshire

Wolverhampton

Birmingham

Oswestry

5 The Royal Wolverhampton School

Uttoxeter

2 Abbotsholme School

Worcestershire

Warwickshire

Stoke-on-Trent

STAFFORDSHIRE 2

Shrewsbury Wolverhampton 5

4 Birmingham

SHROPSHIRE

WEST MIDLANDS

Abberley

Rugby

6 Abberley Hall School

3 Bilton Grange School

Bromsgrove

7 Bromsgrove School

Great Malvern

8 Malvern St James Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School

Derby

Coventry

6 WARWICKSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE

HEREFORDSHIRE

8 Tewkesbury

The Royal School Wolverhampton

Your personal invitation to our next Open Day Friday, 26 September,10am - 3pm Saturday, 27 September,10am - 1pm

www.theroyalschool.co..uk Tel: 01902 341230

mo@royal.wolverhampton.sch.uk

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AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 175

WESt mIDLanDS - Herefordshire • Shropshire • Staffordshire • Warwickshire

Herefordshire Hereford Cathedral Junior School Hereford, HR1 2NW herefordcs.com

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

St Richard’s School Bromyard, HR7 4TD st-richards.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Packwood Haugh

Lichfield Cathedral School

Yarlet School

packwood-haugh.co.uk

lichfieldcathedralschool.com

yarletschool.org

Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX

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

Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN

shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls

Bedstone College 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 Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Ellesmere College

Ellesmere, SY12 9AB ellesmere.com

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Moor Park

Ludlow, SY8 4DZ moorpark.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA shrewsbury.org.uk

Wrekin College

Wellington, TF1 3BH wrekincollege.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Staffordshire

Abbots Bromley Preparatory School Rugeley, WS15 3BW abbotsbromley.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Abbots Bromley School Rugeley, WS15 3BW abbotsbromley.net

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Abbotsholme School Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS

abbotsholme.co.uk See AdverTISemeNT Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Cannock, WS11 0AL

Maple Hayes Dyslexia School dyslexia.gb.com

Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BQ nuls.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School

Nr Rugby, CV22 6QU biltongrange.co.uk See prOFILe eNTrY

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Crackley Hall School Kenilworth, CV8 2FT crackleyhall.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Rugby, CV22 7QH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Bede’s Preparatory School

The Croft Preparatory School

saintbedes.co.uk

croftschool.co.uk

Nr Stafford, ST17 0XN

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

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 • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

St Joseph’s Preparatory School Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5RF

stjosephsprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Smallwood Manor Nursery, Prep and Pre-Preparatory School

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 & Henley Montessori 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

Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS

Rugby School rugbyschool.net

smallwoodmanor.co.uk

chaseacademy.com

Stafford, ST18 9AT

The Old Hall School

Bilton Grange School

crescentschool.co.uk

moretonhallschool.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Chase Grammar School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW

Crescent School

nuls.org.uk

Moreton Hall

Cannock, WS11 0UR

Warwickshire

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Oswestry, SY11 3EN

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Shropshire adcoteschool.co.uk

Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Shrewsbury School

Adcote School for Girls

Lichfield, WS13 7LH

Stafford Grammar School staffordgrammar.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Rugby, CV22 5EH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Stratford Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG stratfordprep.co.uk

Wellington, TF1 3LB

Denstone College

Stafford Preparatory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

denstonecollege.org

Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ

oldhall.co.uk

Oswestry School

Oswestry, SY11 2TL

oswestryschool.org.uk See AdverTISemeNT Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

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Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Stafford, ST18 9AT staffordprep.co.uk

Twycross House Pre-Prep School

Pre-Prep • Prep • 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

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

www.independentschoolparent.com

Warwickshire • West Midlands - WEST MIDLANDS 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 warwickschool.org

Junior • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

King Henry VIII Preparatory School Coventry, CV3 6PT khps.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

West Midlands

King Henry VIII School

Coventry, CV1 4AU

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Bablake Junior School bablakejuniorschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bablake School

Coventry, CV1 4AU

Coventry, CV3 6AQ khviii.com

Mayfield Preparatory School Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Newbridge Preparatory School

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

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Norfolk House School Birmingham, B15 3PS

norfolkhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Birmingham, B15 2UR prioryschool.net

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

theroyalschool.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Solihull, B91 2AB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Birmingham, B15 1RX

Birmingham, B15 3SJ hallfieldschool.co.uk

St George’s School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

sgse.co.uk

Highclare School, Woodfield (18m- 8)

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

highclareschool.co.uk

Solihull, B91 3EN

Sutton Coldfield, B2 1EA

St Martin’s School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

saintmartins-school.com

Solihull School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

solsch.org.uk

Solihull, B91 3DJ

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Tettenhall College

Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX tettenhallcollege.co.uk

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

King Edward VI High School for Girls

West House School

kehs.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys

Birmingham, B15 2UB

www.independentschoolparent.com

Birmingham, B15 2NX westhouseprep.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Sutton Coldfield, B4 2SY

highclareschool.co.uk

Bringing out the best Bringing out the best Bringing out the best Bringing out the best in children in children in in children children

Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG

Hallfield School

Birmingham, B23 6QL

Open Days: Saturday 4th October

The Royal School Wolverhampton

ruckleigh.co.uk

Highclare School, The Abbey (9-18)

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.

Priory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

highclareschool.co.uk

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 303, boys 176, girls 127 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly and Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep – Day from £3,060. Prep – Day from £5,210, Flexi Boarding from £42 per night, Full Boarding from £8,045 per term Entrance procedure: Please call the registrar to discuss. Bursaries and Scholarships are available

newbridgeprepschool.org.uk

Ruckleigh School

Highclare School, St Paul’s (3-11)

Key facts

Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH

Solihull, B91 1AT eversfield.co.uk

T: 01788 810217 E: admissions@biltongrange.co.uk W: biltongrange.co.uk Head Teacher: Alex Osiatynski Admissions: Rebecca Bantoft

mayfieldprep.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF

Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6QU

Walsall, WS1 2PD

bablake.com

Birchfield Preparatory School

Bilton Grange Preparatory School

Birmingham, B15 2UA

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- West Midlands • Worcestershire

Wolverhampton Grammar School

King’s Worcester

wgs.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Worcestershire Abberley Hall School Worcester, WR6 6DD

ksw.org.uk

The Knoll School

Kidderminster, DY11 6EA knollschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

abberleyhall.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Malvern College

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

malverncollege.org.uk

Bowbrook House School Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE

bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Bromsgrove Preparatory School

Bromsgrove School

Worcester, WR1 2LL

Malvern, WR14 3DF

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Malvern St James Girls’ School

Great Malvern, WR14 3BA malvernstjames.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU

Nr Bewdley, DY12 3AY

T: 01527 579679 W: Bromsgrove-school.co.uk Head Teacher: Peter Clague BA, MBA Admissions: Rachel Scannell E: admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Bromsgrove School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed

Key facts

bromsgrove-school.co.uk SEE PROFILE ENTRY

RGS The Grange

Bromsgrove, B60 2BU

bromsgrove-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Moffats School moffats.co.uk

Worcester, WR3 7RR rgsw.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Dodderhill School

RGS Worcester

dodderhill.co.uk

rgsw.org.uk

Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

The Downs Malvern Malvern, WR13 6EY

thedownsmalvern.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Elms

Malvern, WR13 6EF elmsschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Heathfield School

Kidderminster, DY10 3QE heathfieldshool.co.uk

Worcester, WR1 1HP Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

RGS Springfield

Worcester, WR1 3DL rgsw.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Mary’s

Worcester, WR5 2HP stmarys.org.uk

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

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Winterfold House

Holy Trinity International School

winterfoldhouse.co.uk

Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Kidderminster, DY10 2BY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School ksw.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

ksw.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

178 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

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.

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.

Worcester, WR3 7SD

Worcester, WR1 2NJ

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.

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.

holytrinity.co.uk

King’s St Albans

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 1615, boys 910, girls 705 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day from £2,200 – £2,600 Prep: Day from £3,375 - £4,385, Weekly Boarding from £4,990 - £6,040, Full Boarding from £6,845 – £8,440 per term Senior: Day £6,915, Weekly Boarding £4,845, Full Boarding £10,395 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

For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com

Open Days: 11+ & 13+ Saturday 13th September Prep School (Years 3 – 6) Saturday 11th October Sixth Form Saturday 8th November

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WEST MIDLANDS

EDGBASTON HIGH SCHOOL for GIRLS

An independent school for girls aged 2½-18 years

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OSWESTRY SCHOOL OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER For boys and girls from 4 to 18 Small class sizes Competitive fees Extensive school bus routes

Meet the new headmaster Julian Noad

01691 655711

Senior School Open Day

oswestryschool.org.uk

ursday 25 September 2014 4:30 -7:00 pm

Preparatory School Open Day

Saturday 27 September 2014 9:30am -12:00 noon

Year 7 Entrance Examination Saturday 17 January 2015

Academic, Music,Sport, Art Scholarships Westb ourne R oad, Edg baston , Birming ham B15 3TS Tel. 0121 454 5831 admissions@e dg bastonhig h .co.uk www.e dg bastonhig h .co.uk

Abbotsholme an education for life every moment matters Abbotsholme an education for life

every moment matters

Set in beautiful, rural surroundings, Abbotsholme is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 2-18. 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 • Outstanding Pre-Prep School for ages 2-4, with experienced, friendly and highly-qualified staff • Exceptional 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, bursaries and forces bursaries available

Contact Michele Archer on 01889 594 265 or visit www.abbotsholme.co.uk

Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS www.independentschoolparent.com

NEXT OPEN DAY: Saturday 20th September, 9:30am - 4:30pm YEAR 7 INFORMATION EVENING: Friday 10th October, 5:30pm - 7:00pm SIXTH FORM INFORMATION EVENING: Friday 14th November, 5:30pm - 7:30pm SCHOLARSHIP MORNING FOR YEAR 7, 9 AND 12 ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2015: Saturday 15th November, 8:15am - 12:30pm AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 179

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.

Cumbria

West Yorkshire

Greater Manchester

8 Gateways School 9 Richmond House School

St Bees School

2 Chetham’s School of Music

Leeds

Lancashire Clitheroe

3 Stonyhurst College

North Yorkshire York

4 Harrogate Ladies’ College 5 Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate 6 Queen Margaret’s School 7 St Peter’s School

180 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

TYNE & WEAR

Carlisle

COUNTY DURHAM

CUMBRIA

Whitby

NORTH YORKSHIRE 5 6 7

LANCASHIRE 3

9 8

Leeds

EAST YORKSHIRE

WEST YORKSHIRE 2 GREATER SOUTH MANCHESTER YORKSHIRE MERSEYSIDE Liverpool

Hull

Sheffield

CHESHIRE

Lincoln

Stoke-on-Trent

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NORTH OF ENGLAND

Academic Excellence Vitality & Flair

For a personal education think Gateways  0113 2886345 Gateways School : www.gatewaysschool.co.uk Harewood * admissions@gatewaysschool.co.uk Leeds, LS17 9LE Nursery Ages 2-3

Early Years Ages 3-5

Prep School Ages 5-11

High School Ages 11-16

Sixth Form Ages 16-18

Open Days

11th October (3–11 years), 8th November (11–18 years)

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A Co-educational Catholic Boarding and Day School for 3–18 year olds 01254 827073 admissions@stonyhurst.ac.uk www.stonyhurst.ac.uk Stonyhurst Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9PZ

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NORTH OF ENGLAND - Cheshire • County Durham • Cumbria • Greater Manchester

Cheshire

Abbey Gate Prep School Chester, CH2 3HR

abbeygateschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Abbey Gate College Chester, CH3 6EN

abbeygatecollege.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Alderley Edge School for Girls Alderley Edge, SK9 7QE aesg.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Aldford Junior School Chester, CH3 6HZ

abbeygatecollege.co.uk/junior Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Altrincham Preparatory School

Hale Preparatory School Hale, WA15 9AS

Hunter Hall School

haleprepschool.com

St Ambrose Preparatory School

Prep • Day • Co-Ed

stambroseprep.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Lime House School

The Hammond School Chester, CH2 4ES

Stockport Grammar School

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

stockportgrammar.co.uk

thehammondschool.co.uk

Hillcrest Grammar School Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

terranovaschool.co.uk

hillcrest.stockport.sch.uk

Hulme Hall Grammar School Stockport, SK8 6LA hulmehallschool.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

The King’s School

Macclesfield, SK10 1DA kingsmac.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

The King’s School, Chester

Macclesfield, SK10 2EG beechhallschool.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Terra Nova School

Altrincham, WA14 2RR

Beech Hall School

Stockport, SK2 7AF

Stockport, SK3 8HB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

altprep.co.uk

Altrincham, WA15 0HE

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

Cheadle, SK8 1JE

Holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT

County Durham Barnard Castle Prep School Barnard Castle, DL12 8UW barnardcastleschool.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Barnard Castle School

Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN barnardcastleschool.org.uk

loretoprep.co.uk

thechoristerschool.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

North Cestrian Grammar School

Cransley School

ncgs.co.uk

Nr Northwich, CW9 6HN cransleyschool.co.uk

Altrincham, WA14 4AJ Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls

Pownhall Hall School

The Firs School

pownallhall.cheshire.sch.uk

Chester, CH2 2HJ firsschool.net

Wilmslow, SK9 5DW

Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Queen’s Lower School

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

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The Grange School (Senior) Hartford, CW8 1LU grange.org.uk

Durham, DH1 4SZ

durhamschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Durham High School for Girls Durham, DH1 3TB dhsfg.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

polamhall.com

Chester, CH1 2NN

Darlington, DL1 5PA

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Cumbria

Ramillies Hall School

Carlisle, CA3 9PB

queens.cheshire.sch.uk

Cheadle, SK8 7AJ ramillieshall.co.uk

Greenbank School

The Ryleys

greenbankschool.co.uk

theryleys.com

182 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Durham School

queens.cheshire.sch.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Polam Hall School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Cheadle, SK8 6HU

Durham, DH1 3EL

Chester, CH2 1AW

The Queen’s School

Alderley Edge, SK9 7UY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Bees, CA27 0DS

st-bees-school.org SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed

Cheadle Hulme School cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk

St Bees School

wilmslowprep.co.uk

Wilmslow, SK9 5EG

The Chorister School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Sedbergh Junior School

Loreto Preparatory School

Cheadle, SK8 6EF

limehouseschool.co.uk

Wilmslow Prep School for Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Altrincham, WA14 4GZ

Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

brabynsprepschool.co.uk

hunterhall.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Flexi • Co-Ed

Stockport, SK6 7DB

Penrith, CA11 8UA

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

Sedbergh, LA10 5RX sedberghschool.org

Sedbergh School

Sedbergh, LA10 5HG sedberghschool.org

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Windermere Preparatory School

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 SEE ADVERTISEMENT 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

www.independentschoolparent.com

Greater Manchester • Isle of Man • Lancashire Forest Park Preparatory School

Bolton School Junior Boys’ School

forestparkschool.co.uk

boltonschool.org/juniorboys

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 High School for Girls

Prep • Day • Girls

manchesterhigh.co.uk

boltonschool.org/seniorboys

Manchester Grammar School mgs.org

Manchester, M14 6HS 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 School Boys’ Division Bolton, BL1 4PA

Senior • Day • Boys

Bolton School Girls’ Division Bolton, BL1 4PB

boltonschool.org/seniorgirls Senior • Day • Girls

Bury Grammar School Boys

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

bgsboys.co.uk

Withington Girls’ School Manchester, M14 6BL

withington.manchester.sch.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Bury, BL9 OHN

Bury Grammar School Girls Bury, BL9 OHH

Castletown, IM9 1RD

Carnforth, LA6 2SG

The Buchan School

Casterton School

kwc.im

castertonschool.co.uk

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

Firwood Manor Prep School

arnoldkeqms.com

firwoodmanor.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

beechhouseschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School Rochdale, OL11 4JQ

beechhouseschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

highfieldpriory.co.uk

Oldham, OL8 1RE

hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

boltonschool.org/nursery

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk

Preston, PR4 2BD

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bolton School, Beech House Infants School

Kirkham Grammar School

boltonschool.org/infants

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

www.independentschoolparent.com

Preston, PR4 2BH

kirkhamgrammar.co.uk s

Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Open Days: Saturday 4th October, 10am-2pm Saturday 25th April, 10am-2pm

Hulme Preparatory School

Kirkham Grammar School Junior

Bolton, BL1 4PB

For more information or to schedule an individual visit, please contact the Admissions Oﬃce on 01946 828 010 or admissions@st-bees-school.co.uk

Preston, PR2 5RW

Bolton School Nursery Bolton, BL1 4RL

Co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 - 18

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Highfield Priory School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Bees School

Oldham, OL9 OAD

Beech House Lower Prep School Rochdale, OL16 1UT

An independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

AKS

Lytham, FY8 1DT

01904 727630 www.queenmargarets.com

bgsg.bury.sch.uk

Isle Of Man King William’s College

So she will.

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

She believes she can.

Bolton, BL1 4PB

Manchester, M16 8HX stbedescollege.co.uk

north of enGLand

www.stbeesschool.co.uk AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 183

NorTh of ENglaNd - lancashire • Merseyside Moorland School

Westholme Senior School

moorlandschool.co.uk

westholmeschool.com

Clitheroe, BB7 2JA

Blackburn, BB2 6QU

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Girls

Oakhill College

Clitheroe, BB7 9AF oakhillcollege.co.uk

Merseyside

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Liverpool, L8 3TF

Belvedere Preparatory School belvedereprep.com

Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

ohgs.co.uk

birkenheadschool.co.uk

Oldham, OL8 4BX

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School Blackburn, BB2 6DF qegs.blackburn.com

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Birkenhead School Wirral, CH43 2JD

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Carleton House Preparatory School Liverpool, L18 3EE

carletonhouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Rossall School

Kingsmead School

rossallschool.org.uk

kingsmeadschool.com

Fleetwood, FY7 8JW

Wirral, CH47 0LL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Scarisbrick Hall School

Liverpool College

scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk

liverpoolcollege.org.uk

Ormskirk, L40 9RQ

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

St Joseph’s Park Hill School Burnley, BB12 6TG parkhillschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

St Pius X Prep School Preston, PR2 8RD stpiusx.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Stonyhurst College Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ

stonyhurst.ac.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall Clitheroe, BB7 9PU stonyhurst.ac.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Westholme Infant School Blackburn, BB2 6PS

westholmeschool.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Westholme Girls’ Junior School

Blackburn, BB2 7AA

Liverpool, L18 8BG

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 prentonprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Redcourt - St Anselm’s Birkenhead, CH43 1TX redcourtstanselms.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Runnymede St Edward’s School

westholmeschool.com

Liverpool, L12 1LE

Prep • Day • Girls

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

runnymede-school.org.uk

Westholme Boys’ Junior School

St Mary’s College

westholmeschool.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Blackburn, BB2 7AF Prep • Day • Boys

184 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Richmond House School

Crosby, L23 5TW stmarys.ac

170 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5LG

T: 0113 275 2670 E: enquiries@rhschool.org W: rhschool.org Head Teacher: Mrs Jane Disley

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 211, boys 114, girls 97 Type: Day School Fees: Nursery – from £1,715 per term, Pre-Prep – from £2,675 per term, Prep – from £2,675 per term Typical class size: Prep – max 18 Faith: Non-denominational Motto: Where children are happy to learn Entrance procedure: Informal assessments

School Philosophy: Amongst its many strengths, Richmond House School has a positive, caring atmosphere, specialist teaching in a wide range of subjects and small class sizes. What makes Richmond House School stand out is its ability to recognise the talent in every child and to nurture and develop each individual, be it in music, sport, drama or academic subjects. All pupils are offered the best possible opportunities to achieve their potential. Academic Record: The school was proud to achieve the top grade of ‘excellent’ in all ISI categories in their March 2013 inspection and is equally proud of its consistent 100% 11+ exam success. Extra-curricular: Richmond House School offers over 40 clubs and extracurricular activities giving every child the opportunity to find their strengths. Clubs on offer include Judo, Chess, Photography and Mandarin! The school boasts 10 acres of playing fields, incorporating football and rugby pitches, a cricket square, netball and tennis courts, athletics facilities and, uniquely, crown green bowling and petanque facilities! Notable Achievements and Alumni: Richmond House School was awarded the highest grade of ‘excellent’ in all 10 categories in its latest ISI Inspection. Olympic gold and bronze medalists Alasdair and Jonathan Brownlee are former Richmond House School pupils. The school has some extremely high achieving pupils including Lorcan Justice-Mills, Year 6, who has been awarded a place on the Northern Ballet’s Professional Training Programme, Isabelle Tse-Harrison, Year 5, who has piano lessons with Dame Fanny Waterman and Year 6 pupil, John Scholey who is a member of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain and, amongst his many achievements, has performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Open Days: Tues 30th September, 2-7pm (Whole School) Weds 5th November, 9-12 noon (Early Years: Nursery and Reception)

www.independentschoolparent.com

Merseyside • Northumberland • Tees Valley • Tyne & Wear • Yorkshire East Yorkshire - North - NorTh of ENglaNd Tower College

The King’s School

towercollege.com

kings-tynemouth.org.uk

Rainhill, Merseyside, L35 6NE

Tynemouth, NE30 4RF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Northumberland

Newcastle Preparatory School

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2XQ

newcastleprepschool.org.uk

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, NE3 4ES newcastleschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys

Flexible child care 8am – 6pm

Newcastle School for Boys

Holiday Care

newcastleschool.co.uk

Outstanding Ofsted and ISI inspection

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1NH

The Newcastle upon Tyne Church High School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX redhouseschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Teeside High School

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9AT teessidehigh.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Harrogate Ladies’ College, Clarence Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2QG

Sunderland, SR2 8HY

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Westfield School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Sunderland, SR2 7LA

hullcollegiateschool.co.uk

Hull Collegiate School Anlaby, HU10 7EH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Central Newcastle High School ( Junior)

Hymers College

newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Girls

Central Newcastle High School (Senior)

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DS newcastlehigh.gdst.net

Yorkshire - North

Key facts

Ampleforth College

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 5-19 years Total pupils: 1450, boys 739, girls 711 Type: Day, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Prep – Day from £2,395, Flexi POA, Full Boarding from £8,880. Senior: Day from £4,320, Flexi POA, Full Boarding from £10,580 per term

York, YO62 4ER

college.ampleforth.org.uk

Dame Allan’s Schools

Ashville College

dameallans.co.uk

ashville.co.uk

School Philosophy: To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have.

Harrogate, HG2 9JP Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Open Days: 4th October 2014 s

www.independentschoolparent.com

T: 01423 333330 E: info@qe.org W: qe.org Head Teacher: Steven Jandrell Admissions: Pat Jewitt

hymerscollege.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Thorpe Underwood hall, Ouseburn, York YO26 9SS

Hull, HU3 1LW

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ

Queen Ethelburga’s College

westfield.newcastle.sch.uk

Yorkshire - East

Gosforth, NE3 4ES

www.hlc.org.uk

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS

Tyne & Wear argylehouseschool.co.uk

Girls selected for England U19 lacrosse and England U17 netball

tel: 01423 504543 | e-mail: admissions@hlc.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Argyle House School

Wide range of extracurricular activities

Call to reserve a place. You are welcome to visit by appointment anytime for an individual tour.

rgs.newcastle.sch.uk

sunderlandhigh.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Excellent university and careers advice

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES

yarmschool.org

27 ‘A’ levels and 22 GCSE subjects on offer

Taster Day: 18th October (girls in years 5 and 6)

Royal Grammar School

Yarm Preparatory School

Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ

High academic standards in a nurturing atmosphere 50+ extra-curricular activities Competitive sport and residential visits from Year 3 Weekly Swimming, French and Drama lessons from Reception Full Orchestra, four choirs, LAMDA lessons and many performance opportunities

churchhigh.com

Sunderland High School

Yarm School

Child-centred approach to care and education

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3BA

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

yarmschool.org

An independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18

Newcastle Junior School for Boys

glenfield-nursery.co.uk

Red House School

Highfield Bankfield Harrogate Girls & Boys Ladies Age 2 –College 5 4 11

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

HLC

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4RH

Glenfield Nursery

Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DA

HLC

AUTUMN 2014 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 185

NorTh of eNglANd - Yorkshire - North • Yorkshire - South • Yorkshire - West Aysgarth Preparatory School

Pocklington Prep School

Birkdale Prep School

Gateways School

aysgarthschool.com

pocklingtonschool.com

birkdaleschool.org.uk

gatewaysschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement

Bedale, DL8 1TF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Co-Ed • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys

Pocklington, YO42 2NH

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Belmont Grosvenor School

Pocklington School

belmontgrosvenor.co.uk

pocklingtonschool.com

Harrogate, HG3 2JG

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Bootham Junior School York, YO30 6NP

boothamschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed

Bootham School York, YO30 7BU

boothamschool.com Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bramcote School

Scarborough, YO11 2TT bramcoteschool.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Clifton School and Nursery York, YO30 6AB

cliftonyork.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Fyling Hall School

Robin Hood’s Bay, YO22 4QD fylinghall.org

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Giggleswick Junior School Settle, BD24 0DG

giggleswick.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed

Giggleswick School Settle, BD24 0DE

giggleswick.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Harrogate Ladies’ College Harrogate, HG1 2QG

hlc.org.uk See AdvertiSement Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed

HLC Bankfield Pre-Prep

York, YO42 2NJ

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Queen Margaret’s School York, YO19 6EU

queenmargarets.com See AdvertiSement

mylnhurst.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Queen Mary’s School

rudstonschool.com

Nr Thirsk, YO7 3BZ queenmarys.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Rotherham, S60 2SW

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Sheffield High School Junior Sheffield, S10 2QH

The Read School

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk

readschool.co.uk

Sheffield High School Senior

Selby, YO8 8NL

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Martin’s Ampleforth York, YO62 4HP

stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Olave’s School York, YO30 7WA

stolavesyork.org.uk

thegleddings.co.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Sheffield, S10 2PE

sheffieldhighschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Westbourne School Sheffield, S10 2QT

The Grammar School at Leeds 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 Bingley, BD16 4AP

ladylanepark.bradford.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Moorfield School Ilkley, LS29 8RL

moorfieldschool.co.uk

westbourneschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed

Moorlands School

Yorkshire - West Ackworth School

Leeds, LS16 5PF

moorlandsschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Pontefract, WF7 7LT

Mulberry House Nursery

York, YO30 6AB

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Bradford Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ( Junior)

bradfordgrammar.com

Wakefield, WF1 3QY

Senior • Day • Co-Ed

wgsf.org.uk

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Peter’s School stpetersyork.org.uk See AdvertiSement

York, YO60 6PR

ackworthschool.com

Bradford, BD9 4JP

Dale House School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

wgsf.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

froebelian.com

mountschool.com

Sheffield, S10 3BL

Ashdell Preparatory School ashdellprep.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls

Nursery • Day • Co-Ed

dhschool.co.uk

terringtonhall.com

The Mount School

Wakefield, WF1 2DG

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Batley, WF17 8HL

The Froebelian School

Yorkshire - South

186 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Sheffield, S11 9HJ

Rudston Preparatory School

Terrington Hall School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

malsis.com

York, YO24 4DD

Halifax, HX3 0JB

Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery

Malsis School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Hill House School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

minsterschoolyork.co.uk

Senior • Boys • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

The Gleddings Preparatory School

Leeds, LS17 8GS

scarboroughcollege.co.uk

York, YO1 7JA

birkdaleschool.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Minster School

Sheffield, S10 3DH

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

qe.org See Profile liSting

York, YO26 9SS

Scarborough, YO11 3BA

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Birkdale School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Scarborough College

Nr Skipton, BD20 8DT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys

Leeds, LS17 9LE

Doncaster, DN9 3GG

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate

Harrogate, HG1 2EY hlc.org.uk

Sheffield, S10 2NS

Wakefield, WF1 3QX Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys

Leeds, LS18 4LB

Rastrick Independent School

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

rastrickschool.co.uk

Fulneck School Leeds, LS28 8DS

fulneckschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Brighouse, HD6 3HF

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Richmond House School Leeds, LS16 5LG

rhschool.org See Profile liSting Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

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Woodhouse Grove School

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woodhousegrove.co.uk

Rishworth, HX6 4QA

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly• Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Silcoates St Hildas Horbury, WF4 6BB silcoates.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Silcoates School

Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Woodhouse Grove School, Bronte House 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

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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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SCOTLAND

Scotland

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.

Edinburgh

1 Merchiston Castle School 2 Fettes College

Moray

3 Gordonstoun

Perth and Kinross 4 Glenalmond College

WESTERN ISLES 3

MORAY

Inverness

HIGHLAND Aberdeen

ABERDEENSHIRE Fort William

PERTH AND ANGUS KINROSS

ARGYLL AND BUTE

4 6 5 FIFE

Stirling

Perthshire

5 Kilgraston 6 Strathallan School

Stirling

7 Beaconhurst School

Glasgow

1 2

Edinburgh

LOTHIAN

South Lanarkshire East Ayrshire South Ayrshire

BORDERS

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Tel. Tel. 01786 01786 832146 832146 www.beaconhurst.com www.beaconhurst.com 188 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

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Aberdeenshire

The edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School

Aberdeen, Ab10 1Fe

edinburghacademy.org.uk

Robert Gordon’s College 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 • Co-Ed • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

Angus

High School of Dundee Dundee, DD1 1HU

highschoolofdundee.org.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Lathallan School

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

eSMS Junior School edinburgh, eH4 3NT esms.org.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Johnshaven, DD10 0HN

Fettes College

Nursery • Junior • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

fettes.com See advertiSement

lathallan.org.uk

Argyll and Bute

edinburgh, eH4 1QX

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Lomond School

George Heriot’s School

lomond-school.com

george-heriots.com

Helensburgh, G84 9JX Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Ayrshire

Wellington School Ayr, KA7 2XH

wellingtonschool.org Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Clackmannanshire Dollar Academy Dollar, FK14 7DU dollaracademy.org

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

edinburgh, eH3 9eQ

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

George Watson’s College edinburgh, eH10 5eG gwc.org.uk

The Mary erskine School edinburgh, eH4 3NT esms.org.uk

Senior • Girls • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Mary erskine Junior School

edinburgh, eH4 3NT esms.edin.sch.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Dunbar, eH42 1NN

merchiston.co.uk See advertiSement

belhavenhill.com

Loretto Junior School

St George’s School for Girls

lorettoschool.co.uk

st-georges.edin.sch.uk

Loretto School

Musselburgh, eH21 7Re lorettoschool.co.uk

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Edinburgh

Cargilfield Preparatory School edinburgh, eH4 6HU cargilfield.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Key facts

Gender / Ages: girls, aged 2.5-18. boys aged 2.5-5 years in the nursery. Total pupils: 306, boys 9 (nursery only), girls 297 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery – £240 per session per term (a ‘session’ is morning, lunchtime, or afternoon). Prep – Day from £2,995, Full Boarding from £7,095 Senior – Day from £5,225, Full Boarding from £8,925 per term Entrance procedure: Please see our website for details

School Philosophy: Kilgraston encourages leadership, confidence, independence, integrity and an ambition to achieve, and has something to inspire every young woman. This approach to education ensures that Kilgraston girls are well equipped for the modern world, whatever and wherever they want to be. Open afternoon: Fri 26 Sept, 2-5pm. ‘Try a night’ boarding sleepover, Fri 26 Sept, 5pm to Sat 27 Sept, 5pm. Tours available by appointment

MERCHISTON STORY IN THE MAKING

edinburgh, eH13 0PU

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Boys

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

T: 01738 812257 E: admissions@kilgraston.com W: kilgraston.com Head Teacher: Carol Ann Lund Admissions: Barbara McGarva

Merchiston Castle School

Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Musselburgh, eH21 6JA

Bridge of Earn, Kilgraston, Perthshire. PH2 9BQ

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

East Lothian belhaven Hill

Kilgraston

edinburgh, eH3 5PL

edinburgh, eH12 6bG

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls

Stewart’s Melville College edinburgh, eH4 3eZ esms.org.uk

Senior • Boys • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Fife

St Leonards

St Andrews, Ky16 9QJ stleonards-fife.org

Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

190 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Listen to some of our pupils talk about their Merchiston journey www.merchiston.co.uk A Boarding and Day School for Boys aged 7-18 INFO MORNING & FUN WEEKEND: SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014, 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

www.merchiston.co.uk

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A strong foundation for the future, a family for life A full-boarding school which accepts day pupils in the heart of Edinburgh Co-educational 7-18 • Excellent IB, A Level and GCSE results Superb pastoral care • Strong sporting tradition • Bursaries, Scholarships & Awards available Please call our Registrar on 0131 311 6744 admissions@fettes.com www.fettes.com

SCOTLAND

Glasgow

Perth and Kinross

Glasgow, G77 5DU

Crieff, PH7 4EX

Belmont House School belmontschool.co.uk

ardvreckschool.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Craigholme School

Craigclowan Preparatory School

Glasgow, G41 4HS craigholme.co.uk

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls

The Glasgow Academy

Perth, PH2 8PS

craigclowan-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Glasgow, G12 8HE

Glenalmond College

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

glenalmondcollege.co.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT

theglasgowacademy.org.uk

The High School of Glasgow ( Junior) Glasgow, G61 4AE glasgowhigh.com

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

The High School of Glasgow (Senior)

Perth, PH1 3RY

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Kilgraston

Perth, PH2 9BQ

kilgraston.com SEE PROFILE LISTING Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

Glasgow, G13 1PL glasgowhigh.com

Morrison’s Academy

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

morrisonsacademy.org

Crieff, PH7 3AN

Hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary

Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Dunkeld, PH8 0HJ

Glasgow, G42 7RN hutchesons.org

The New School Butterstone

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

thenewschool.co.uk

Hutchesons’ Grammar School Glasgow, G41 4NW hutchesons.org

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

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

Strathallan School Perth, PH2 9EG

strathallan.co.uk SEE PROFILE LISTING Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

Scottish Borders

St Mary’s Preparatory School

staloysius.org

Melrose, TD6 9LN

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

West End Montessori Glasgow, G3 6AP

westendmontessoripre-school.com Nursery • Pre-School • Day • Co-Ed

Inverclyde

St Columba’s Junior School

stmarysmelrose.org.uk

South Lanarkshire Fernhill School

Rutherglen, G73 4SG fernhillschool.co.uk

Kilmacolm, PA13 4EQ

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Nursery • Prep • Junior • Day • Co-Ed

Hamilton College

st-columbas.org

St Columba’s School Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU st-columbas.org

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Moray

Gordonstoun School Elgin, IV30 5RF

gordonstoun.org.uk SEE ADVERTISEMENT Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

192 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

Strathallan School

Ardvreck School

Hamilton, ML3 0AY

hamiltoncollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Stirling

Beaconhurst School Stirling, FK9 4RR

beaconhurst.com SEE ADVERTISEMENT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Forgandenny, Perthshire, PH2 9EG

T: 01738 812546 E: secretary@strathallan.co.uk W: strathallan.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Bruce Thompson Admissions: Mrs Felicity Legge E: marketing@strathallan.co.uk

Key facts

Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 9-18 years Total pupils: 563, boys 319, girls 244 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Prep – Day £4,310, Full Boarding £6,906 per term Fees: Senior – Day £6,570, Full Boarding £9,682 per term Typical class size: Prep – 95, Senior – 273, Sixth Form – 195 Main exit schools: Pupils remain at Strathallan for the duration of their schooling and then go onto University. Faith: Multi Denominational. Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit. Entrance procedure: Junior – School Reports and Maths & English Assessments; Senior – School Reports only.

School Philosophy: Founded over a century ago, we continue to thrive on the core values set out by our founder Harry Riley: “At Strathallan we aim to provide outstanding education, academic, social and extra-curricular elements, which give opportunities for all pupils to excel, developing their ability to benefit themselves and others.” It is an ethos that is shared in the business world and many of Strathallan’s pupils strive to become some of the country’s most inspirational corporate leaders. We believe that giving each pupil a chance to shine in something, gaining experience and confidence to develop their talents along the way, would be beneficial to wider society. Academic Record: At Strathallan we aim to provide an outstanding all round education across academic, social and extra-curricular elements, which give opportunities for all pupils to do well and the confidence to achieve. We achieve excellent academic results based on small class sizes, dedicated teaching staff and a world of opportunities. Extra-curricular: With over 55 activities to choose from on a weekly basis, we offer sports and activities 7 days a weeks from chess to riding, debating to dance, there are endless opportunities through a wide and varied programme available and there is something for everyone. Notable Achievements and Alumni: We have great success academically and in a wide variety of sports each year and for 2013/14 we had - 47 Scottish, British or European winning teams/individuals in 12 different Sports. Pupils have been selected for Scotland or Great Britain in 45 different teams in 9 different Sports. Open Days: Junior: (entry from aged 9 to 13) Saturday 20th Sept 2014 Senior: (entry from aged 13+) Saturday 4th October 2014 General: (entry from aged 9+) Saturday 7th March 2015

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Inspire Our goal at Glenalmond - to inspire, encourage and motivate each pupil to achieve their full academic potential while nurturing excellence at the highest levels in the classroom and beyond. • Full boarding environment benefits day pupils and boarders alike • Girls and boys aged 12-18 • Outstanding pastoral care

Scottish Charity SC006123

• Fee assistance available (up to 100%) • 300 acre countryside campus 8 miles from Perth

For further details please contact: T: 01738 842144 E: registrar@glenalmondcollege.co.uk

www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk inspiring learning

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 Belfast, BT1 6DL

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

Londonderry, BT48 0AW 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

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WALES

Wales Carmarthenshire

Holyhead Bangor

CONWY DENBIGHSHIRE

Llandovery College

St John’s College

llandoverycollege.com

stjohnscollegecardiff.com

Llandovery, SA20 0EE

Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St Michael’s School Llanelli, SA14 9TU

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

UWC Atlantic College

Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed

Westbourne School Nursery and Junior

Ruthin, LL15 1EE

westbourneschool.com

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 rydalpenrhos.com

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed

St David’s College Conwy, LL30 1RD

stdavidscollege.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Glamorgan Cardiff Sixth Form Cardiff, CF24 0AA ccoex.com

6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

The Cathedral School Llandaff Cardiff, CF5 2YH

cathedral-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

Penarth, CF64 2EF

kingsmonkton.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed

194 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AUTUMN 2014

CARMARTHENSHIRE MONMOUTHSHIRE Swansea

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 The Grange, Monmouth Preparatory School Monmouth, NP25 3NG habs-monmouth.org

Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys

Haberdashers’ Agincourt School and Nursery Monmouth, NP25 3SY habs-monmouth.org

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed

habs-monmouth.org

Cardiff, CF24 3XL

PEMBROKESHIRE

Penarth, CF64 2AJ

howells-cardiff.gdst.net

Kings Monkton School

CEREDIGION

Westbourne School - Senior

Howell’s School, Llandaff Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Girls

POWYS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed

Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls

Cardiff, CF5 2YD

Aberystwyth

atlanticcollege.org

Denbighshire ruthinschool.co.uk

GWYNEDD

Cardiff, CF3 5YX

stmikes.co.uk

Ruthin School

Flint

Cardiff

Monmouth School

Monmouth, NP25 3XP habs-monmouth.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

St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery Newport, NP10 8FZ

stjohnsonthehill.co.uk 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

Monmouth, NP25 5XT

Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed

Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls

Powys

Inglefield House

Monmouth, NP25 5XT inglefieldhouse.org

Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls

Christ College

Brecon, LD3 8AF

christcollegebrecon.com Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed

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