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Why choose an independent school? Hilary Moriarty, National Director of the Boarding Schools’ Association, explains all
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Choosing the right school There are some key factors to consider, says Headmaster Craig Considine
10 Education for the under 4s Glynis Kozma tackles the early years 13 Girl talk Headmistress Alison Tremewan advocates girls’ boarding prep schools 14 Home or away? Weighing up the pros and cons of boarding and day schools is Headmaster Andrew Fleck 16 School fees James Frost of Witan Trust on how to invest
20 Single-sex or co-ed? Two educationalists argue their corner 23 Make the most of open days Charlotte Phillips has some words of advice 27 Sixth form Headmaster Philip John gives the low-down 31 Kitemarks of excellence Julie Pitcher from the Independent Schools Council, on standards across the board 33 Bursaries and scholarships What’s on offer? Tracy Cook investigates 35 Independent sixth form colleges James Wardrobe looks at the alternative 36 A country life for me Head James Womersley on rural prep schools
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Why choose an independent school? hilary Moriarty, National Director of the Boarding Schools’ Association, explains why an independent education is the best start in life for your child
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sk not, “Why would you send a child to an independent school?” Ask instead, “Why would you not?” If your first response is, “Because of the cost!” remember that it may not be as expensive as you think: last year 140,000 children, 27% of independent schools’ population, were in receipt of some financial assistance from their schools. Pre-1998, 8% of independent school children had support from the government’s Assisted Places scheme. When Labour axed the scheme, schools stepped up to the plate. Financial assistance may be available not just for highly academic children, but also for those with talents in subjects such as music, art, sport, drama, design technology. And increasingly, schools are raising funds so that they can offer means-tested bursarial support for children of families for whom the fees are simply too much. Children talented in music are almost in a world of their own for opportunity and choice. The choir schools offer the kind of musical education which can lead to scholarships to senior schools, even followed by similar support at some of our best universities. In many cases, such children will be in receipt of significant financial support – a cathedral, after all, needs its choristers. A chorister is likely to be a boarder, because of all the demands on a chorister’s time with regular evening and early morning services and many rehearsals. This is one specific example of how boarding at an independent school
can expand the day to accommodate so much more. The school day itself is likely to be longer in a boarding school – when my son moved to an independent boarding school at 14, his life was transformed by being in class until 5.30, when he had previously been delivered home by the school bus at 3.15. But many of the benefits of boarding arise in the evenings – supervised prep, tutors on hand, library and computer facilities, followed by rehearsals, or CCF, or debating, or a swim in the pool before hot chocolate and bed. It’s a productive week for boarders, enriching the academic curriculum – and the opportunities to explore, enjoy and succeed - tenfold. And do not forget that Britain is fortunate to have 37 state boarding schools, where parents pay for boarding, but not for education. These schools offer the benefits of boarding at about half the cost of an independent boarding school, which must charge for teaching also. Whether independent or state, the rigour of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding, the regular inspections and published reports, have moved boarding schools firmly into the 21st century: pastoral care is excellent, accommodation is warm, children are accessible to parents rather than disappearing for weeks on end. The evidence of success presented by people who attended independent schools is beyond question. You could start with the current Government – you may have reservations about one particular school raising so many
The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) represents member boarding schools in the UK, in both the state and independent sectors, including primary as well as secondary schools. There are 470 schools in BSA, educating and caring for approximately 73,000 boarders. There are 38 state schools in the UK which have boarding accommodation. Nearly 5,000 pupils are boarding at these schools.
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politicians who now rule the country, if not the world, but there is no doubting their success in their particular field. But if you do not see your child as a future parliamentarian, what about drama? Well, the same independent school that produced some of our leading politicians also produced some of our leading actors – Damian Lewis starring in Homeland (an American series with an American accent – no problem) and Dominic West, who spent several years playing a Baltimore detective in the drama series, The Wire. And it all began in a school which manages to produce 25 plays a year. Independent schools major on “You have a talent, we will find it”. Not only does the longer day in independent schools allow time for sporting practice and exercise, it is not unusual for professional coaches to be imported to encourage and nurture real sporting promise. Many schools have artists in residence, including potters and jewellers, as well as painters and creative writers, to encourage the efforts of budding Picassos or Pinters. So why choose an independent school for your child? Because if you can possibly afford it, it will be worth it, and your investment will in turn pay enormous dividends. And honestly, when you think of the high-grade staff; small classes; excellent results; focused pastoral care; great expectations; splendid facilities and the sheer, dazzling quality of what is on offer – arguably the best in the world – who would not benefit from such intellectual and physical sustenance, such opportunity, such joy? hilary Moriarty is National Director of the Boarding Schools’ Association. SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 5
How to choose the right school
It’s one of the hardest choices a parent has to make and intuition plays a vital part in the final decision, writes Millfield Headmaster Craig Considine
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here is a huge choice for parents with schools catering for just about every sort of boy or girl – which of course is one of the reasons why independent schooling in the UK is flourishing; there really is a school to suit every child and their interests. Those of us who work professionally in the independent school sector appreciate the challenge facing parents as they decide on the right place to invest in their child’s future. As the people “in the know” we are well aware of the variety of experience each school offers and the difficulty in providing hard and fast guidelines to assist in making a decision.
Type of school
A key decision facing parents at an early stage is to decide whether they favour a single sex or co-educational environment. For many, this will be a matter of preference perhaps influenced by their own schooling. There is no clear answer to this question as each child will benefit from the different circumstances and the feel that these schools provide. A good single-sex school will be far better than a poor co-ed school and vice versa. My own school, Millfield, is unusual for a famous public school as it has been coeducational from its foundation in the 1930s and the feel of the school reflects that. In contrast, many traditional boys’ boarding schools have in recent years started accepting girls, which has altered their gender balance and provision. You will also need to decide what kind of education you want your child to have – is academic outcome the main reason for choosing an school or are you more interested in an education that tailors to your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses?
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Similar to the single sex or co-education debate, boarding versus day is an issue which can be steered by parental experience or more practical matters such as working commitments or distance to a preferred school. There are some excellent boarding schools in this country that provide astonishing value for money, despite what might at first seem a very high termly fee. A good boarding school will provide a genuine all-round education with the academic and the co-curricular experience merging into one continuous programme; the 24 hour-a-day nature of boarding schools provide a wonderfully stimulating and safe environment for the right boy or girl. Schools are increasingly offering flexi or weekly boarding and our prep school, Millfield Prep, is no exception. Flexi boarding works well for pupils with early morning clubs, for busy parents, or as a way for a child to build up to full boarding. Equally for some, the thought of boarding is neither practical nor affordable and a good local day school may well provide the sort of education that will ideally suit your child. Perhaps, the solution for some is a boarding school that also accepts day pupils; I am often asked if the day pupils are second class citizens within Millfield, which has a boarding population of over 1,000 and a day community of 600 from the ages of 2-18; I strongly believe that they are not. Our day pupils get all the benefits of a boarding education except they do not sleep in the school.
Visiting a school
There are many different opportunities for families to visit a prospective school. Perhaps the first occasion may be as a parent watching a match or event being
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held on the grounds. These visits often provide one of the best opportunities to see a school at its natural best. I would urge you to undertake a casual visit if you have such an opportunity. An Open Day can provide a good opportunity to see the school. Don’t expect a highly personal experience at these events as they can vary hugely in number, from as few as 20 to 30 families at a small prep school to over 500 at a large independent senior school. They are best used for you to see the school’s facilities, talk to staff and pupils and get a sense of the ethos and emphasis of the place. At this stage, most parents will be deciding upon schools to cross off their list and by the time you exit you will either be wanting to see more or move on to the next school on your list. Once you have your shortlist of three or four schools it will be time for you to make an individual tour and have a meeting with the relevant staff. In my own experience, schools are very open when showing parents around on individual tours and most good schools will involve a pupil guide as part of your tour as well as a member of staff. Do quiz your pupil guide as to their experience at school; it is in fact often their openness and sincerity which both 8 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SPRING 2013
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sells the school and gives you the most honest opinions. It is amazing how often the biggest rogue in a year group becomes absolutely charming when asked to show visitors and ends up wandering around the campus extolling the virtues of the place. I often read advice given to parents when visiting schools which can include rather obvious suggestions like looking at work on walls and asking to see areas off the normal tour route; the latter will undoubtedly be met with a smile and agreement by your guide; good schools will have little to hide. I am sometimes asked what sort of pupil would not flourish at Millfield and for me it is quite clear: if a boy or girl wants to head straight home at 3:30pm in the afternoon and sit watching the television or playing on the Xbox until bedtime, then Millfield is not the school for them. Millfield pupils thrive when they are willing to give everything a go,
even if it is an aspect of the school that they didn’t think would interest them. Their desire for excellence in their areas of endeavour can be infectious among the student population; the evidence for this is in our success in the many areas of school life. My key advice therefore is to use your visits to gauge how you feel your individual son or daughter will fit in to the school; make sure you fully understand what the school offers and expects from its pupils and whether this will suit your child; if it doesn’t – they won’t be happy. Your gut instinct has much to do with your decision but if you are still unsure, just watch your son or daughter’s reaction when they visit: this is usually the most instructive indicator you can possibly have. craig considine is Headmaster of Millfield School, Somerset, millfieldschool.com; millfieldprep.com
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rowing up, becoming a teenager, changing schools and coping with all the accompanying emotions can have a huge impact on your child’s confidence and self-esteem. Children are also incredibly self-conscious about their looks during these formative years and feeling good about their personal appearance makes a huge difference to their general wellbeing and self-assurance. The good news is that straight teeth and a beautiful smile can make a huge positive impact. There’s no need for children to remain self-conscious or embarrassed about unsightly, crooked, overcrowded or discoloured teeth because orthodontic treatment can start as
soon as all adult teeth have erupted, usually at around the age of 10 or 11. There’s even more good news; with lingual orthodontics, braces can be fitted to the inner surface of the teeth so no-one will notice them. The braces are totally inconspicuous and customised to fit each child perfectly. Comfort is optimised, treatment can be speeded up and the results are usually fantastic. Smiles can be transformed without worrying about how the braces look and even without anyone knowing! Book a consultation today and take the first step towards increasing your child’s happiness. Where can your child go for lingual braces? The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic (LLOC), based in Wimpole
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First steps... Glynis Kozma gives the low-down on education for the Under 4s
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s it ever too soon to plan your child’s education? It may surprise you to realise that some parents plan nursery education almost from the moment of their child’s conception, such is the demand for the most popular nurseries, which have waiting lists of several years. If you need childcare during the first year of your child’s life you need to plan well in advance. Rachel Johnson, a child psychologist and parent of young children at nursery, says, “Before you choose childcare you should consider the practical, financial and emotional reasons behind it. Every child is different, and a child’s needs will change: what suits them at one year old may not be the same when they are
three. Different children in the same family have different needs too.” Dr Pat Spungin, child psychologist and author of Raising Kids, says, “Very small babies should not be in nursery full time. They need one-to-one interaction including frequent eye contact. There is a lot of subtle nonverbal communication between a mother and her baby and this is impossible to replicate in a nursery setting, although another caring, motivated adult who is not the baby’s mother could offer this. Babies form a strong attachment, at seven to eight months, with their primary carer, and if they have to leave they can become distressed and withdrawn.”
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Johnson explains, “Up to the age of two, the minimum ratio of adults to children in a nursery is one-to-three. Babies need a warm, secure and predictable environment to lay the foundations for their development. This may be achieved in a nursery setting if there is a key worker for each child.” Teresa Bliss, child psychologist and expert in adolescent behaviour, endorses this. “I think that part-time nursery for the under-ones is acceptable, but not full time. There should lots of interaction, including cuddles.” But is nursery education essential? “It’s optional for good reasons,” says Johnson. “It makes no sense to enforce separation if you and your child are happy at home. What is important is that your child has warm, sensitive and responsive care, and can access age-appropriate play, learning and socialisation. However, in the year leading up to school, a child would benefit from some pre-school so that they gradually become accustomed to being away from their parents. They will learn to share and cooperate with other children in a more formal setting.” If you decide that nursery is the best place for your child, how do you choose one? All the experts agree that parents should read the most recent Ofsted report, and choose nothing lower than a Good or Outstanding school. “Ofsted,” says Johnson, “gives an overall view, but is no substitute for visiting.” When you visit you should not be afraid to ask questions. “Go prepared, ask what happens if your child is upset, what kind of food is offered, how the nursery rewards good behaviour,” says Johnson. Spungin advises, “Look at the quality of training for nursery staff. NVQ level 2 is the minimum but many nurseries insist on level 3. Some nursery staff are qualified teachers, or Montessori trained.” Access to outdoor play with suitable equipment is required, but don’t place huge importance on the buildings – a warm atmosphere and motivated staff are more important. So when should you start looking? www.independentschoolparent.com
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This depends on where you live and how much nursery provision is there. St Thomas’ Day Nursery in Oxford is so popular that parents put their child’s name down at birth. If you live in the country a rural nursery, such as Silks Farm in Cambridgeshire, based in seven acres of farm land, could be for you. Parents are often the founders of nurseries, propelled into action by their own need. The Old Station Nursery, founded in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, now has 13 nurseries across the UK. It was founded by former Army Captain Sarah Steel. “I found many local nurseries had long waiting lists, so decided to open my own. Some are on MOD bases. I believe that good quality training of staff is the key to a successful nursery.” For London-based parents the choice of a nursery can be even harder. Mother Goose is a consultancy established a year ago by Emma Pattenden who wanted to help busy parents find a nursery. “There are so many nurseries in London that it can take parents months to view them. It’s especially hard for parents new to the area. We take details of parents’ requirements and come up with a list of five suitable nurseries.” Other parents, such as Frances, wanted a seamless transition for their child from nursery to full-time school, and like the idea of a nursery school attached to a prep and senior school. “I chose Holy Trinity International School, Worcs, because it caters for children from birth to 18. I found it hard to leave my two children – now aged one and three – when I went back to work part time. I felt reassured that Little Trinity treated my children as individuals. They each have a learning folder and every achievement is noted in detail. As a teacher, I am reassured that there is an academic basis behind the older children’s activities and the transition into pre-prep school will be easier.” There’s no doubt that if you are choosing a nursery you need to start early and read recent Ofsted reports as a starting point. But don’t feel pressurised into sending your child to nursery if you, and they, are happy at home. www.independentschoolparent.com
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Sugar and spice and all things nice... Headmistress Alison Tremewan celebrates girls’ boarding prep schools
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n the past the majority of independent schools were single sex. If one were to look at a girls’ school a hundred years ago, their pupils were still being prepared for an essentially domestic, subservient role. We are now in the 21st century and our daughters’ future world will be significantly different from the one we now experience. Today, women have high profile roles of greater responsibility and preparation begins at an early age. My career has been in co-ed schools, both maintained and independent. I have now just spent three years as the Headmistress of a single-sex girls’ preparatory school: Knighton House School in Dorset, which has a coeducational pre-prep. There is a noticeable difference between girls in this environment and in the more common co-educational atmosphere. There is no doubt that the girls blossom and flourish to a greater degree in this single-sex environment. All teachers know that children from the age of seven will gravitate towards their own gender. Girls form tight friendships with other girls and want little to do with boys in their junior www.independentschoolparent.com
years. Boys generally enjoy the rough and tumble of fellow boys and have little real interest in the opposite sex. They both learn in different ways. They approach school subject areas differently. Any teacher worth their salt in a co-ed environment will differentiate their approach to accommodate this in the classroom. Interestingly, many books have been written and many courses run on how to educate boys. Less writing and information has been given to getting the best education for girls. It can be said that girls will generally be more compliant, more conscientious and pay greater attention to detail and presentation. They will work harder and
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TOP TIPS Choosing a school for your child is like buying a house: you will only know if it will suit by visiting. Parents need to consider their child’s whole education: consideration of single-sex schooling, at least for a part, is vital, especially for girls. Independent education is expensive: so be sure that you are giving your child the best.
for longer. Of course, these are generalisations but essentially true. As girls approach early adolescence they become increasingly aware of themselves and of what boys may think about them. Hence, the beginnings of make-up and attention to a more mature appearance, but more importantly they can become reluctant to be verbally and actively involved in class. By educating girls in a girls’ prep school environment, we are liberating them in their early adolescent years to pursue their education without distraction or inhibition. It also means that those precious days of childhood can continue a little longer. We provide them with the opportunity to believe that they can try anything and do anything. There is no such thing as a boys’ subject, or a girls’ subject. Our IT room has a display of women who have made their names in the computer and technology world. Many parents are rightly concerned that their child should be confident. From confidence comes success in all aspects of life. Over the last three years, I have seen girls join Knighton House and transform visibly and quickly into happy and confident individuals. Self-worth is key to educational development. Out of this confidence come happiness and friendships. The girls respect each other’s differences and have the freedom to be themselves. Classroom discipline is rarely an issue. Children have only one opportunity at their education and the preparatory school age contains the formative years. Can you afford to not consider a single-sex education for your daughter? One of our pupils, who had been attending Knighton House for 12 months, on returning to school at the beginning of a new term said to her mum on the journey, “Mummy if I scream, it is with excitement!” The best advert for a school is the happiness and success of its children. Alison Tremewan is Headmistress of Knighton House School, Dorset. knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 13
home or away? Sedbergh Headmaster andrew Fleck weighs up the pros and cons of day and boarding school
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he choice that parents have to make between whether to send their child to boarding or day school is much more than a choice of bedroom location. The entire philosophy of education is different and the choice between them is closely linked to parental aspiration. Yet no matter what the type of school, the most successful children have parents who build a relationship with the school and its staff. Let’s start with boarding schools – they offer a greater breadth of education by their very nature. Pupils are in our care all day, every day and we accept the responsibility to give them the very best physical, artistic, cultural, social and spiritual education during that time. While facilities are up-to-date with wet-rooms replacing the tin baths of the 1960s, and cardiovascular gyms where 14 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SPRING 2013
old boot-rooms once mouldered, the traditions of service to others remain strong. Older pupils care for their younger peers and pupils are engaged in a multitude of projects in the community or further afield. None of this should detract from the strength and importance of academic tuition, which is assured in the country’s best schools. Boarding schools attract a different type of staff: there is no work-life balance in a boarding school: our lives, our families and our work are intertwined. Commitment is absolute and new staff either “love it and live it”, or leave. Oxbridge tutorials, exam support and interview preparation happen after supper, after prep, on Sundays, or whenever is convenient, often with tea and cake – occasionally with a glass of wine. Relationships are more substantial than can possibly exist
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in the frantic routine of a day school. And relationships are the reason for successful boarding. In the close community of a boarding House or school, everyone has a vested interest in getting on with their peers. Consideration and tolerance are highly valued, shared experience is the glue that binds the community together. Above all, choose a House and your Housemaster/Housemistress with care: this person will be the most critical determinant in your child’s experience of school. Lastly, boarding pupils have access to a wider network of former pupils by virtue of the fact that boarders travel further. Last year, 50% of graduates were employed by companies they had worked for during university vacations. Boarding schools have well developed alumni societies around the world and www.firstelevenmagazine.com
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many have work placement and internship schemes of which pupils may take advantage. The Day school is a different place. It is stating the obvious that pupils are more local, a one-hour radius seems to be the maximum travel distance that is viable. Pupils are rooted in their community and will build friendships that spill out of school and into their life in a way that will not happen at boarding school. The school day is curtailed by the need to travel and study at home, so extracurricular activities are briefer, with music and drama rehearsals often at lunchtime and rugby training blended into PE lessons – or parents are required to collect later after evening practices. For those who eschew the broader characteristics of education, day schools are safe territory. Most pupils will be simply required to complete their studies and often find hobbies and interests outside of school. This flexibility enables them to tailor their commitments and thereby excel in academia without the distraction of
above, a boarder at Merchiston Castle school, edinburgh
extra-curricular demands; however parents should be wary of the dulling effect of constant study. Day schools obviously offer greater direct contact between members of the family than boarding school. However, the quality of that contact may vary greatly in the teenage years and many parents have found that the pleasurable prospect of watching their child emerge as a young adult has failed to materialise as teenage hormones have prevailed! Day schools will also give pupils an earlier experience of “real life” complete with the morning commute and eating on the move, although for some this turns into a parochial perspective of life, limiting vision. In contrast, boarding pupils travel across the country to their various schools and meet a wider range of people, but everything is easily available: they face challenges of time management rather than travel. It is obvious that no school is perfect and it might seem reasonable to seek a hybrid, thereby securing the benefits of both type of school. Like all hybrids, this
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is a compromise. The presence of day pupils in the orchestra, football team or play means that an extra practice cannot be scheduled at 9pm after prep and the limited number of boarders means fewer extra-curricular activities are available. Above all, boarders should beware the “Boarding School” that allows “Sixth Form weekend privileges” and weekly boarding. The reality is that the school will empty at the weekend, curtailing opportunities and leaving a sad little group in the House on Saturday night. For day pupils and teachers in schools with boarders, there will be the constant demand to engage with more activities making the days ever busier. Like most things in life, there is no perfect answer. Britain’s greatest schools are those that are clear about what they offer and do so with single-minded intent. If you are simply seeking academic excellence for university entry and professional success, then the nation’s top day schools will serve your child very well, however, if you wish your son or daughter to have a broader education, and preparation for the world at large, modern boarding is the way to go. andrew Fleck is Headmaster of Sedbergh School, Cumbria, the largest boarding school in the North of England. Formerly Headmaster of Ashville College, North Yorkshire. SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 15
finance
how to Pay the school fees It is good to start early when investing in your child’s education, says James frost
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lanning ahead for a child’s education is vital. A Google search of the phrase: “It’s never too early to start saving for your child” generates more than 60,000,000 results. While some of these address the merits of providing a child with a financial nest egg at 18 or even making early contributions into a pension, the highest ranking results are those that focus on the importance of saving to meet the cost of education. Figures from the Independent Schools Council (ISC) survey published in November 2012 found that nearly six out of ten parents would send their child to an independent school if they could afford to. Earlier in the year the ISC’s Annual Census highlighted an increase in pupil numbers at independent schools. It also revealed that the overall average fees per term stood at £4,596, rising to £8,780 for boarders. The average day fee was £3,903.
future planning
Once through school there is the prospect of higher education. According to the Office for Fair Access, the cost of
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studying for a university degree will cost on average £8,500 per year for tuition fees in England in 2013. The central message is clear: if you would like to send your son or daughter to an independent school, or cover the cost to help them through their university studies, the sooner you start saving, the better. As the Google search demonstrated, there are many options open if you would like to save on behalf of a child. The two most popular ways to save are via an equity-based product, which invests in stocks and shares, or via a cash product such as a building society deposit account. “Equities” is just another word for shares, representing a slice of a
Below, pupils from King’s college, wimbledon
company that entitles you to a share of that company’s profit and growth.
Diversify
Investing in one share means that your interests are dependent upon the success of that one company – clearly risky. If you decided that the risks of equities are appropriate for your needs, the next move to consider is the importance of spreading exposure by investing in a number of different shares – in plain English: diversification. One efficient way to diversify is to choose a fund that invests in the shares of many companies, carefully chosen by specialist fund managers.
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Although stock market investments can be volatile because the value of shares can fall as well as rise, it remains true that equities tend to deliver decent returns over the medium to long-term (at least 5-10 years). It is important to note that this does not always happen and past performance is not a guide to future performance, which is part of the risk of equities which diversification can moderate but not remove altogether. Clearly, equities offer less security than cash, and you may not get back the amount originally invested,
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Even a modest sum, saved on a regular basis into an equity-based account can, over time, build up into a meaningful amount. Pound cost averaging also has an effect since when prices are high, the monthly contribution will purchase fewer shares or units than when prices are low. Regular saving also removes the anxiety of attempting to fine-tune the timing of investing in financial markets.
Reinvesting dividends
If investors opt to reinvest their dividends they will also benefit from compounding. As the shares or units bought with re-invested dividends themselves qualify for dividends and participate in the capital growth of the fund (although they will also be affected by falls in value). Over time this can
have a significant effect on the value of an investment. It can make a significant difference when a child reaches 18 – especially if the investment has been running since their birth.
is investing in cash worth it?
As an alternative, it is also possible to open cash based savings accounts for children. With interest rates at their current low levels, it is a major challenge to offset the effects of inflation which otherwise can, in real terms, result in negative returns. At Witan, our flexible Jump equitybased savings plans have been designed for adults who want to invest on behalf of a child. Parents, grandparents and other family members have chosen Jump to help secure the futures of over 16,000 children.
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single sex versus co-ed Headmasters Dr Steven Connors and nigel lashbrook argue their corner
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combination of economic necessity and the increasingly androgynous nature of modern culture means that many schools have been swept up in an emotional educational current that assumes co-education is the only way. However, there are well-endowed schools that have not bowed to economic necessity, maintaining an approach proven to produce better academic results. These schools believe that by separating boys and girls they can provide a secure environment geared to their different learning styles, while allowing them to develop socially at a suitable pace.
A measured look
Parents who come to Monmouth School from a primary school system – that has been increasingly feminised over the past 40 years – notice how happy and purposeful the boys are in a curriculum geared to their needs. Boys are thriving in the arts, on the sports fields and crucially, academically, proved by our best ever A-level results this summer. Boys and girls do learn in different ways. Psychologist Leonard Sax (author of Why Gender Matters) and Michael Gurian, (New York Times bestselling author of The Mind of Boys and co-founder of The Gurian Institute, which conducts research and trains educators in single-sex and coeducational environments throughout the world), support this theory and both identify why many boys feel adrift in the co-educational world. In the right environment, boys will thrive academically. The Monmouth School week is structured to achieve this balance, with longer lunch breaks, allowing flexibility in the curriculum for extra clubs. The difference in development can be even more marked at a younger age; our prep schools in Monmouth: the Grange
and Inglefield House, are both single-sex from seven. In a co-educational environment, girls often out-perform boys in virtually all subjects, across all age ranges, because of the material used and the manner of the delivery. With the genders separated, you can support the girls, while providing the necessary challenge to keep boys on track, spurring them on to achieve better grades all free from unnecessary comparisons which undermine confidence.
The right track
Strong male and female role-models are crucial. Many boys growing up in single-parent families, taught by female teachers often develop quite a negative sense of themselves. We approach learning from a boy’s viewpoint with boy-friendly books to instil a love of literature. Our history curriculum grabs their interest with battle re-enactments; the politics can come later. We recognise that boys need to have healthy relationships with their female counterparts. Gone are the days when boys and girls were kept separate and, here in Monmouth, we work very closely with our sister school to ensure that boys are equipped with the social skills to work alongside girls. In adolescence, when children go through so many changes in a short, concentrated burst, we take pressure away and enable them to play to their own inherent strengths. Social well-being and confidence is not the sole preserve of the coeducational environment. So let’s take a measured, evidence-based look at this and do what actually is proven to be successful for the development of both boys and girls, free from the unresearched educational taboos of the late 20th century. And thanks to single-sex schools like Monmouth, you do have a real choice.
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ife is co-educational. Many – if not all – schools claim that they “prepare children for life”. Given that we live in a co-educational world, this preparation can only really be possible in a co-educational school. Life does not keep boys and girls separate. Your child will move into a co-educational workforce. They will spend time with, and live closely to, members of the opposite sex. It is our responsibility, as educators, to prepare children for the world in which they will live. Fully co-ed schools, such as Oakham, are a mutually supportive environment. The girls and boys learn from each other. They begin to understand how different people think and act, as well as learning to appreciate that there can be more than one way of tackling a problem.
Learning styles
Children (not genders) have different learning styles. A good school is one that enables all of its pupils to thrive. There will be a wide variety of learning styles in any school, regardless of whether it is co-ed or single sex. To say that all girls prefer to learn the same way, or all boys, is an oversimplification. There are different learning styles that suit different children, regardless of their gender. Good teachers make lessons accessible, engaging and challenging to all pupils. Good schools have systems in place to allow teachers and tutors to understand what makes every boy and girl tick and to be able to tailor their teaching methods to get the very best from them. Similarly, all children need to build their confidence. It is wrong to suggest that only girls suffer from low esteem or confidence. There is a hormonal war raging inside most teenagers but excellent teachers and schools understand their pupils and how to direct their energy. This is not gender specific, nor can it be tackled in a
“one-size fits all” approach. In general terms, children need to find activities that they enjoy and from which they can be inspired. They will gain confidence from their successes.
Growing together
Learning is not confined to the classroom. The successes that they enjoy on the pitch, in the theatre, arts studios or music rooms will then help them to gain the confidence to tackle subjects of which they may be less certain. Ask the schools you are looking at how they tackle the total curriculum to build the confidence of its pupils. The world is a distracting place and you need to teach children how to cope with it. Some parents think that their children may flourish while away from the distractions of the opposite sex. Children today have more distractions available to them than any other generation. These distractions, such as social media, are omnipresent and however much you may want to shield your children from them, I just do not think that this is possible anymore. At a co-ed school, pupils grow up together. Boys and girls are friends first and foremost. Later on, if relationships do form, there is a mutual respect. Being a part of a co-ed school demystifies the other sex. It is certainly true that relationships can be a distraction to pupils. What I don’t accept is that relationships at school are somehow more distracting than those conducted outside of school. Often, these can be more stressful and time-consuming. In a co-educational environment, staff are on hand to help students to deal with their friendships, in a sympathetic way. Most importantly, it is the nature of the co-educational ethos that parents should consider. As at Oakham, truly coed schools are gender equal environments that enable all pupils to choose and excel at their chosen subjects and activities.
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with those most desirable of educational commodities, a rounded personality and a CV that ensures they sail effortlessly into a Russell Group university and a top degree at the end of it. Objectivity is vital for a practical decision but rarely achieved by emotionally charged parents who can be seduced by glossy information packs. Some schools have ditched the printed page altogether. Instead, they put information online, turning prospectuses, quite literally, into all-singing, all-dancing affairs, where last Christmas’ carol service soloists blast Once in Royal David’s City into your ear and teachers, parents and pupils practically leap off the screen and
above, Bryanston school, dorset
into your living room in their eagerness to present the place as a cross between Hogwarts and Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers. Having created the mood, it’s not surprising that schools favour open days as the best way of keeping the magic going. They control the timing and the format, so it’s easier to ensure that buildings, pupils and staff are toned up to near Mr Universe standards. But look closely because the clues are there. Not everything goes according to plan. “Half the time, the girl who showed the visitors into my study after a tour was not the one I had asked to do it,” says one former house master at a West Country boarding school, who was SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 23
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TIPS fOr OPEN DayS Talk to as many children as you can – not just those handpicked to act as official guides. They can provide insight into how a school caters for all its pupils. Don’t let the school dictate all the agenda. Plan your questions and whom you’d like to speak to. If your child is keen on, say, drama and sport, ask to see those heads of department. “Nail them with your questions,” says Peter Dix. “Control the conversation and avoid glossy sales pitches.” Talk to parents whose children currently attend the school.
horrified to find that a girl he had just carpeted for smoking was doing the guiding, and even more astonished when, after she had left, the visitors gushed about how highly she had spoken of both the school – and him! Pupils are often the best source of unvarnished truth. “Children aren’t as rehearsed as the adults and it’s by asking them, “what’s your best subject?” or “what’s the best thing about your school?” that you dig into their day-today experiences,” explains Paul Dix, a teacher-turned-behaviour expert. You can also learn a lot about a school from its teachers. While they won’t break ranks and tell you what they really think of their leader, read the body language. Watch what they are doing during the open day head’s speech, suggests Pam Walsh, head of the pre-prep department at Newland House School. “If they are shuffling in their seats, looking bored, nervous or simply disengaged, it may be a sign of an authoritarian leader and a school where – however good the results – fun is in short supply. Another head advocates asking several different members of staff the same questions about basic school www.independentschoolparent.com
Above, pupils from Holmwood House School, Essex
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Some schools have parent “ambassadors”. Don’t make up your mind too quickly. “I’ve had a situation where parents have gone to an open day of a really good school and been put off because the school went on about famous old boys when all they wanted to know about was what [it] was going to do for their son,” says the head of a London prep school. “I had quite a job persuading them to go and meet one of the housemasters but when they did, it completely altered their views.”
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policy, like how the school communicates with parents. If the replies are strikingly different, alarm bells should ring. Even the school wall displays can provide a valuable insight into staff attitudes. Are they recent and well put up? Pay very close attention during the guided tour. Schools aren’t out to deceive you but there are things they want you to see and the things they definitely don’t. In the classroom, ensure you see work that straddles the spectrum of ability. It’s great to be bowled over by the technology and quality of work but is this a school which can cater for all its children, not just the most able. Above all, recognise the open day as the staged event it is and then ask to go back, giving the school as little notice as possible so you can see it on an normal day. See if the aspects you liked about it on
open day still permeate the place. Talk to more children and teachers. If you can, drive past early in the morning or late in the evening and see how many lights are on. While teachers shouldn’t have to burn the midnight oil regularly, a mass exodus as soon as the bell goes does hint at a certain lack of enthusiasm. And remember that ultimately, it’s not about you but your child so however seductive a school, go with your gut instincts. Take the case of the top independent secondary, where the head girl’s speech, designed to provoke gasps of admiration, had the opposite effect on the assembled parents. “She’d got a string of As,” says one disillusioned mother. “But we came away saying, ‘do you ever smile?’ I would rather have known that she was laughing in the corridors with her friends.” SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 25
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sixth sense Schools are upping their game at sixth form, writes Gresham’s Headmaster Philip John
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t a time when figures show that the number of 16-18 year-olds boarding at independent and state schools in Britain is increasing, many schools are reviewing their sixth form provision, and in some cases, they are building outstanding additional sixth form boarding facilities. Head teachers attribute this rise in demand for sixth form boarding to the well-founded parental perception that a couple of years at boarding school better prepares their children for university and eases the pain of being away from home for the first time at the age of 18; effectively providing a “bridge” between school and higher education, but in a structured and supportive way. Sixth form boarding is not, however, a new concept and many schools already www.independentschoolparent.com
provide this type of experience, albeit in a number of different guises. At my school, Gresham’s in North Norfolk, the idea of a new sixth form boarding facility was first mooted in 1963 but was then seen as a “nice to have”. Subsequently, sixth form provision at the school continued to be administered under what is best described as a traditional, vertical House structure. In early 2010, however, the development of a coherent marketing strategy combined with the appointment of new members of staff with broader, relevant experience, brought a fresh resolve to develop an increasingly distinct sixth form experience and the desirability of a horizontal academic structure for the sixth form was recognised. The implementation of this horizontal structure ensured that academic
Above, pupils from rugby school, Warwickshire
monitoring became increasingly efficient and that the sixth form began to evolve a more distinctive character. Forty-nine years on, and in the face of increasing demand, the need for greater focus on the way we not only prepare our sixth form for exam success, but also for life beyond school has become a reality and the completion of our sixth form development plan has become a priority. “Attending Gresham’s sixth form has not just helped me to improve my grades and receive offers from top universities, it also taught me to be independent and responsible,” says sixth former Benedict Weissheimer, from Germany. Central to the development of this exciting, progressive and new sixth form experience at Gresham’s will be a new collegiate style co-educational Sixth Form Centre and Year 13 boarding SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 27
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❝ Attending Gresham’s sixth form has not just
helped me to improve my grades and receive offers from top universities, it also taught me to be independent and responsible ❞ sixth former, Benedict Weissheimer from Germany
facility, to be opened in June 2015. The Centre, while acknowledging the “specialness” of our Upper Sixth Formers, will ensure that Gresham’s sixth form prepares students for the increased independence of university and life beyond school. Furthermore, the new Centre will provide the school with an opportunity to complete its fundamental restructure of the sixth form, so that it ensures that the Centre is a distinct part of the school community as a whole. Underpinning pastoral and social aspects will be the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as the sole sixth form curriculum. First introduced in 2006 to run alongside A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme has had a tremendously positive impact upon the whole sixth form community and, combined with other developments, has also highlighted the need for change. At Gresham’s, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will www.independentschoolparent.com
provide the same opportunity for all sixth form students to develop the learning and life skills that they will need when they move on to higher education and, because it is such a highly regarded and successful preparation, afford them access to the top universities both nationally and worldwide. The innovations underline the belief that educational institutions need to be dynamic and continuously evolving in order to remain relevant. At the turn of the 20th century, the school was a pioneering and dynamic institution with a national reputation for being progressive in the field of pedagogy. At the beginning of the 21st century the school hopes to embrace that same spirit of creative energy. For parents who see the merits of a boarding school education, whether state or independent, and would like this type of experience for their child, the choice can be a difficult one and any number of external factors will influence the decision.
Above left, sixth former at st swithun’s school, hampshire. Above right, stowe school, Bucks
For many it simply boils down to affordability and the question is not whether their child will attend boarding school, but when. The world of education is changing to meet the demands of a fast evolving world and an increasingly international work place. Places at university are becoming more competitive and unemployment is with us to stay. Most importantly, with the current rapid advances in technology, it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict what our students will be doing in five to ten years’ time. Jobs will come into the market-place that have not been thought of to date and almost certainly, students leaving our schools in the future will work in five or more different fields in their life time. Sir Dominic Cadbury summarised the situation admirably when he said: “There’s no such thing as a career path – it’s all crazy paving and you have to lay it yourself”. There is, in my view, no better training ground to prepare young people today for the unpredictable world in which they will live as adults tomorrow than in a boarding school. If boarding is the choice but short term is the only option, then careful consideration should be given to maximising its impact, to ensure success whatever the future might hold. The new collegiate sixth form experience at Gresham’s will provide students with the structured and supportive environment to do just that. Philip John is Headmaster of Gresham’s School, Norfolk. SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 29
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Higher and higher Julie Pitcher outlines the Independent Schools Council and how it strives for its members to maintain quality and excellence the Independent schools Council (IsC)
The ISC brings eight associations together to represent over 1,200 independent schools in the UK. These schools are ranked among the best in the world and educate more than half a million children each year – around 80% of the country’s independently educated pupils. The ISC speaks and acts on behalf of its associations of heads, governing bodies, bursars and their member schools. It works to promote and preserve the quality, diversity and excellence of UK independent education both at home and abroad. Visit: isc.co.uk
the Girls’ schools association (Gsa)
GSA represents UK independent girls’ schools – 36% of the girls in ISC schools attend GSA schools. The GSA promotes high standards of education for girls in a complex and changing world, and informs and influences national educational debate. It is also responsible for the lively advice and information website MyDaughter.co.uk which is for all parents with daughters. Visit: gsa.uk.com
Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC)
HMC represents the heads of over 250 leading independent schools in the UK and Republic of Ireland. HMC schools are individual and distinctive and offer parents a variety of education options, but at the heart of every HMC school is a commitment to the benefits of an holistic educational experience: academic excellence coupled with a strong emphasis on pastoral care and exceptional co-curricular opportunities. Visit: hmc.org.uk
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the Independent association of Prep schools (IaPs) IAPS is the largest schools association within the ISC, it represents the heads of around 600 of the world’s leading prep schools. IAPS defends and promotes the sector, and inspires excellence in education. Visit: iaps.org.uk
the Independent schools association (Isa)
The ISA provides professional support to its 300 member head teachers. Founded in 1879, it is one of the oldest of the independent schools’ associations, and covers a range of schools from prep to senior and sixth form. Staff of member schools benefit from high quality training opportunities and access to a wide range of membership services, while pupils enjoy an extensive programme of local and national sporting, arts and cultural events. For more information, contact Neil Roskilly, CEO, at isa@isaschools.org.uk or visit: isaschools.org.uk
the society of Heads
Formed in 1961, the Society of Heads represents about 100 schools throughout England and Wales with some additional overseas members. Some schools within the membership have a long tradition of pioneering and specialist education, a number are at the cutting edge of education in music,
THrEE mOrE OrgaNISaTIONS affILIaTED TO ISC: Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) Welsh Council of Independent Schools (WISC)
dance and the arts and several are well known for their effective support for those with specific learning difficulties. For more information, contact: gensec@thesocietyofheads.org.uk or visit: thesocietyofheads.org.uk
the Council of British International schools (COBIs)
COBIS is a global membership association of over 130 British international schools in more than 50 countries worldwide. Selecting the right school can be challenging, but parents and families can be reassured that COBIS member schools work within specific guidelines of ethical practice and good governance, which reflect the high standards and ethos of the British style educational system. Contact Colin Bell, Executive Director, at: executive.director@cobis.org.uk or visit: cobis.org.uk
association of Governing Bodies of Independent schools (aGBIs)
AGBIS has 751 members which together represent over 751 schools as, not infrequently, two or more schools have the same governing body. AGBIS seeks to support its members by providing advice, support and training in the principles of good governance. Visit: agbis.org.uk
Independent schools’ Bursars association (IsBa)
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ou want the best education for your child, but can you afford it? Paying school fees can seem daunting, if not impossible. But if you still want an independent school education for your child, there might be more help at hand than you expect. Most schools offer scholarships and bursaries. Scholarships are awarded for achievement in academic work, sport, music and the arts and are given irrespective of income – but your child will need to be outstanding. Bursaries, on the other hand, can be based on exam performance, but are dependent on financial need and are always means tested. They range from providing a small percentage of the fees all the way up to 100% and beyond.
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Above, a pupil at Prebendal School, West Sussex
than ever are switching their resources away from scholarships and into bursaries, to help children who might not otherwise be able to go to private school.
The facts
In London, a group of 23 schools including St Paul’s, King’s College, Lady Eleanor Holles and Westminster, have banded together on feeassistancelondonschools.org.uk to promote the help they can offer. Other schools, like Manchester Grammar School, are intent on building up their endowment funds so they can offer more help. “To mark our 500th anniversary in 2015, we are fundraising a substantial amount of money so we can be completely blind in terms of selection,” says Michael Strother, Director of Admissions. The school currently has 200 boys on bursaries, the “vast majority” being full fee. They also have 40 boys on bursaries through “hardship funding”, whose parents have lost their jobs or whose circumstances have changed, while they have been at the school. Kilgraston offer more bursaries than
many other schools in Scotland. “We offer different levels of bursaries to spread access to our education to girls from families of different income levels,” says Principal Frank Thompson.
Think ahead
Many schools have tables illustrating the percentage of fee assistance in relation to income on their websites. Parents should start talking to the school from the September before the school starts academic selection.
The means test
The school will carry out a detailed examination of all forms of income, savings and pensions. It will assess your assets and liabilities, including your mortgage, number of dependants, childcare costs and whether you already pay school fees. Most expect both parents to be working and will look at the number of holidays you take, whether you are carrying out home improvements or have bought a new car. And don’t forget, it’s reassessed every year! SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 33
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Sixth form colleges offer a bespoke education to ensure a student’s entry into their chosen course, writes James Wardrobe
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or independent sixth form colleges, formerly known as “crammers”, times have changed dramatically over the past 20 years. At a rough estimate, there are currently over 100 such colleges in the UK, located nationwide from Exeter to Edinburgh, and significantly the majority of the A-level courses that they run nowadays are of the traditional two-year variety, rather than the shortened retake courses for which they were renowned. This was confirmed in a recent poll conducted by the Council for Independent Education (CIFE): the national association that represents the majority of the best private colleges. Most still run resit and revision courses, but this sector is now firmly established as a provider of the standard post-GCSE two-year programme. Interestingly, Michael Gove’s recent proposals to abolish January resit A-level exams hold no fears for the modern independent sixth form college. Chris Kraft, Principal of Duff Miller College, in Kensington, explains, “The mindset of students who come to see us, and of their parents, has completely changed from a generation ago. They are making a pro-active choice to seek alternatives to the traditional school sixth form. The die is not cast for a 16-year-old to stay where he or she has been since 11 or 13, and many parents are now seeking a bespoke solution to the problem of ensuring entry into high-demand courses such as medicine www.independentschoolparent.com
and law at top universities. They are increasingly unconvinced that staying put is the best option.” Kraft gives two main reasons why independent sixth form colleges are becoming more popular. “A-Level students increasingly want to be treated as individual customers. They like the personal touch, the on-going monitoring process of their performance, and they appreciate their teachers showing genuine interest and concern about their academic progress. Secondly, students say that they have had enough of the structured environment of school where they are obliged to do extra-curricular activities, attend assemblies, chapel and so on. They want, for example, to do their homework and revision when they want to do it, not when the school dictates. In summary, they want education on their own terms.” In response, most schools have taken steps to relax their rigid systems for sixth-formers, operating for example a “no uniform” policy for the final two years. John Southworth, Principal of Lansdowne College, concurs that students are looking for a relaxed and less regimented ethos for their A-level study, but he feels that other factors also come into play: “Flexibility of subject choice is a major attraction. For example, we offer over 40 A-level subjects which can be taken in any combination. Each student has their own individual learning pathway and therefore a personalised timetable. This
We offer over 40 A-level subjects, which can be taken in any combination ❞ ❝
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is difficult, if not impossible, for even the largest school sixth forms to offer.” The expected swing back towards mainstream Russell Group Universities’ “approved” A-levels may well diminish the attraction of some small-entry subjects, but the wider range of possible subject combinations is a prominent deciding factor. The best colleges have experienced teachers who are A level subject specialists. They will be familiar with all the requirements of the various examination boards and are often examiners for the syllabuses they teach. However, perhaps the most significant benefit of the colleges’ approach is exam orientation. Mike Kirby, Principal of Ashbourne College says, “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. I regard this as a crucial aspect of assessment and reporting, however old-fashioned.” For more information on specific colleges, go to cife.org.uk SPRING 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS 35
A country life for me James Womersley, Headmaster of Beaudesert Park School, offers sage advice on relocating from the city to a country prep school
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any parents decide to move out of London when their children approach school age. For some it might be when the children have outgrown the garden. For others, they may want to conjure the lifestyle of their own country childhood for their children. Around 70% of the parents of children at Beaudesert Park School have lived in London before moving to the Cotswolds. When we first meet them, many are juggling decisions around schools, houses and travel arrangements. So what should they be considering when making those decisions?
Getting the timing right
I always advise parents that the move should be made when it best suits the family, certainly not the school. Luckily, country schools are often much more accommodating than those in London. There are many excellent schools who may consider themselves pretty full, but who would very likely be able to find space for a family moving in nearby. Here at Beaudesert we often take children, whether alone or in sibling groups, part way through school years and even terms, if that is what best fits their family circumstances. A good school will make sure any newcomer feels part of the family quickly and seamlessly whenever they join.
Where to start?
In my experience, there is no set order in which to do things. Some parents find the school first and then look for a house. Many parents new to the area, but already decided on the school, choose to rent before buying. Others find the house and are pleased there is a good school nearby. A few fortunate parents already have a weekend place in Gloucestershire, and decide to upgrade 36 INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SPRING 2013
here and downsize in London, with the family consequently setting up home in the country.
Your shortlist
Once parents have pinpointed an area, and drawn up a shortlist of potential schools based on school guide listings, websites and prospectuses, it’s a question of working through the logistics. If you have a boy and a girl, are you looking for two single sex or one co-ed school? If you have children of different ages, are you looking for a school with a nursery? Do you want a small village school or something more substantial, possibly with the space and facilities to match? Clearly no school prospectus or website can ever give a family as accurate an impression as the one they get when they see, hear and feel for themselves, so taking the time to visit the top contenders is crucial.
Family-friendly flexibility The growth of flexi-boarding has clearly helped families juggle the complexities of family life. It has proved enormously popular here at Beaudesert and it may be better for children to occasionally board with friends at school rather than trying to employ a babysitter or nanny when parents are away from home. Like us, many country schools also offer before and after-school care – crucial for parents with longer commutes to work.
Sit back and relax
If this all sounds as if we are that much more relaxed in the “sticks” – well, we are! Quite simply, there is less pressure for all concerned in country prep schools. This is not to suggest the education is any less rigorous; we are
If it sounds as if we are much more relaxed in the ‘sticks’ – well, we are! ❞ ❝
Consider the school run Always test the school run from where you are likely to be living. Many country schools cater for children from a fairly large area, and so offer transport to help. For example, all 380 children here at Beaudesert live within 25 miles of the school, and we have minibuses ferrying many of them to and fro to help with family logistics. Luckily, in the country fewer cars mean fewer jams. In our case, the only likely hold-up is cattle obstructing cars on the nearby common!
able to prepare boys and girls for highly selective senior schools. What we have is more time to build the children up to move on at age 13, confident in their ability to cope with the challenge of senior school life. There are many excellent country prep schools throughout the UK that provide the same great quality of education. All of us have our own niche, providing children with a hugely positive experience of prep school life. James Womersley is Headmaster of Beaudesert Park School in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire.
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The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Watford
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Chigwell
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Uxbridge
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East London
1 Durston House 2 st Benedict’s Junior school
South East London
Ealing
Kensington 3 Ashbourne independent sixth Form College 4 Hawkesdown House school 5 Mander portman Woodward
North London Barnet
6 Dwight school London
Highgate 7 Channing senior school www.independentschoolparent.com
Victoria Park
8 gatehouse school
Blackheath
9 Blackheath nursery and prep school 10 greenwich steiner school
Dulwich 11 Alleyn’s school
Eltham 12 Eltham College
Sydenham
16 newton prep 17 northcote Lodge
Hampstead
Belgravia 18 Francis Holland school – south 19 Knightsbridge school
Chelsea 20 gEMs Hampshire school
Putney 21 putney park school
South Kensington 22 Queen’s gate school
Westminster
13 sydenham High school
23 Fairley House school
South West London
24 The study preparatory school
Balham
North West London
Battersea
Wimbledon
25 Devonshire House preparatory school 26 sarum Hall school 27 University College school
Greater London Hampton 28 Hampton school
Harrow 29 Orley Farm school 30 Quainton Hall
Northwood 31 Merchant Taylors’ school 32 st Helen’s school
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LONDON West London
Arts educational schools, London Chiswick, W4 1LY artsed.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Ashbourne Independent sixth Form College
Great Beginnings Montessori nursery school
notting Hill and ealing High school senior
southbank International school, Westminster
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southbank.org
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ealing, W13 8AX
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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Harvington Prep school
notting Hill Preparatory school
sylvia Young Theatre school
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Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed
ealing, W5 2ds
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notting Hill Gate, W11 1QQ
Kensington, W8 4PL
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Hawkesdown House school
orchard House school
Avenue House school
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ealing, W13 8Ls avenuehouse.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bassett House school
notting Hill Gate, W10 6JP bassetths.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Blythe Hall school
West Kensington, W14 0HB thetutorsgroup.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Bute House Preparatory school for Girls Hammersmith, W6 7eA butehouse.co.uk Prep • Day • Girls
Kensington, W8 7Pn
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Heathfield House school Chiswick, W4 4JU
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Holland Park Pre-Prep school and nursery Kensington, W14 8HJ hpps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Holland Park school Holland Park, W8 7AF
hollandparkschool.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
notting Hill, W11 3eP
International school of London
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Chepstow House school chepstowhouseschool.co.uk
Connaught House school
Gunnersbury, W3 8LG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bayswater, W2 2HL
Latymer Prep school
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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connaughthouseschool.co.uk
davies Laing and dick College
Marylebone, W1U 2QB dldcollege.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
durston House ealing, W5 2dR
durstonhouse.org See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pembridge Hall school
Wetherby Preparatory school
pembridgehall.co.uk
wetherbyprep.co.uk
notting Hill Gate, W2 4eH 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
Marylebone, W1H 2eA Prep • Day • Boys
Wetherby Pre-Preparatory school
notting Hill Gate, W2 4ed wetherbyschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
noRtH West London
Ravenscourt Park Preparatory school
Abercorn nursery
rpps.co.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Hammersmith, W6 0sL Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
saint Augustine’s Priory school ealing, W5 2JL
saintaugustinespriory.org.uk
Latymer Upper school Hammersmith, W6 9LR latymer-upper.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Maria Montessori Children’s House – Bayswater Bayswater, W2 4LA
mariamontessorischools.co.uk
notting Hill, W11 1JG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
norland Place school
notting Hill Gate, W11 4UH
ealing, W5 2XP
st John’s Wood, nW8 9XP abercornschool.com
Abercorn Pre-Prep
Marylebone, nW1 6JF
abingdonhouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
st Benedict’s school ealing, W5 2es
stbenedicts.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
st James senior Girls’ school
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
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Arnold House school
stjamesgirls.co.uk
st James Junior school
West Kensington, W14 8sH
st John’s Wood, nW8 0LH arnoldhouse.co.uk
stjamesjuniors.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Prep • Day • Girls
Barrow Hill Pre school
st Paul’s Girls’ school
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
The Godolphin & Latymer school
notting Hill and ealing High school Junior
southbank International school, Kensington
godolphinandlatymer.com
nhehs.gdst.net
southbank.org
spgs.org
notting Hill Gate, W11 3BU Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
st John’s Wood, nW8 6LA barrowhills.org.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory school
Mill Hill Village, nW7 4ed belmontschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
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Marylebone, nW1 6LG
West Kensington, W14 8sH
Prep • Day • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Abingdon House school
norlandplace.com
ealing, W13 8HH
Marylebone, W1H 1Pn
stbenedicts.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Hammersmith, W6 7Bs
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
thomas-s.co.uk
abingdonhouseschool.co.uk
mariamontessorischools.co.uk
Hammersmith, W6 0PG
Kensington, W8 5RJ
st Benedict’s Junior school
falconsboys.co.uk
falconsgirls.co.uk
Thomas’s Kensington
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Falcons Pre-Preparatory school for Boys
ealing, W5 3Xd
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
syts.co.uk
Abercorn Prep
Maria Montessori Children’s House - notting Hill
The Falcons Preparatory Girls school
Chiswick, W4 1LB
Hyde Park, W1H 5YZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Day • Boys
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hammersmith, W6 9tA
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Chiswick, W4 3dt
Westminster, W1B 1QR
LONDON
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Senior School Open Mornings Sat 15th June and Sat 21st Sept
Zorro’s Theme, performed by the opening batsman.
10.00 am – 12.30 pm At Eltham College, everyone is someone else. The economist is a marathon runner. The first violinist helps out at the local care home. The tennis captain designs websites. In a challenging yet caring environment, we nurture each pupil’s skills and talents. All of them. We develop well-rounded individuals.
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PUTNEY PARK SCHOOL
Putney Park School An outstanding school for an outstanding education
Open Days
There are Open Days every term, please contact us for details.
Putney Park School 11 Woodborough Rd Putney London SW15 6PY T +44 (0) 20 8788 8316 E office@putneypark.london.sch.uk
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LONDON Brampton College
Mill Hill School
bramptoncollege.com
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
cavendishschool.co.uk
Devonshire House Preparatory School
Hampstead, NW3 6AE
devonshirehouseschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Mill Hill, NW7 2RX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Mulberry House School
West Hampstead, NW2 3SD mulberryhouseschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Francis Holland School - North Regent’s Park, NW1 6XR fhs-nw1.org.uk
Naima Jewish Preparatory School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
naimajps.co.uk
Grimsdell, Mill Hill Pre-Preparatory School grimsdell.org.uk
Neasden, NW2 7RX
Mill Hill, NW7 1QR
Neasden Montessori School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
neasdenmontessori.co.uk
Hampstead, NW3 4EH 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
northbridgehouse.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
North Bridge House Junior School Hampstead, NW3 5RR northbridgehouse.com
Oak Tree Nursery
devonshirehouseschool.co.uk/ oak-tree-nursery Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Phoenix Pre-Prep School Hampstead, NW3 5LF ucs.org.uk
herewardhouse.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Boys
Royal School Hampstead
King Alfred School
Golders Green, NW11 7HY kingalfred.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
royalschoolhampstead.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Lyndhurst House School lyndhursthouse.co.uk
stanthonysprep.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Maria Montessori Children’s House – Hampstead
Saint Christina’s RC Preparatory School
mariamontessorischools.co.uk
saintchristinas.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Maria Montessori Children’s House – West Hampstead West Hampstead, NW6 4SN
mariamontessorischools.co.uk
St John’s Wood, NW8 7PY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys
St Christopher’s School Hampstead, NW3 5AE
st-christophers.hampstead.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
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Tours by appointment s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Extra-curricular: Tennis, chess, drama, French, music, football, yoga, art and many others
Hampstead, NW3 6NP
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Hampstead, NW3 5NW
Academic Record: We are part of the Independent Schools’ Association and of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools, both of which are members of the Independent Schools’ Council. We achieved OUTSTANDING in every area by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate in June 2011, as well as being in the Sunday Times list of top 100 schools published November 2011 and 2012.
Hampstead, NW3 5UD
St Anthony’s Preparatory School
Hampstead, NW3 5NW
School Philosophy: Children of any race, colour, creed, background andintellect shall be accepted as pupils and work side by side, without streaming or any kind of segregation, with the aim that each child shall get to know and love God, and to develop their own uniqueness of personality, to enable them to appreciate the world and the world to appreciate them. The school moved to its present site in the mid-1970s, where Christian values and principles still form the backbone to school life. Gatehouse sets out to provide the best education possible for children, establishing a modern outlook on primary education while ensuring that it retains the key values on which it was first founded.
Hampstead, NW3 6PD
hampsteadhillschool.co.uk
Hampstead, NW3 4NY
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 350 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Day from £2,400 Prep – Lower Juniors: Reception, Yrs 1 & 2 from £2,800, Upper Juniors: from £2,960 per term Typical class size: Prep – 22, Upper Juniors – 22 Main exit schools: City of London Boys and Girls, Highgate, Forest, Bancroft’s, Benenden, Cheltenham, Christ’s Hospital and Portland Place Faith: Christian foundation Entrance procedure: Gatehouse is a non-selective entry school, and we operate on a “first come first served” basis with preference to siblings
Hampstead, NW3 5JY
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hereward House School
Key facts
North Bridge House Nursery School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead, NW3 2PP
T: 020 8980 2978 E: admin@gatehouseschool.co.uk W: gatehouseschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Belinda Canham Member of IAPS & ISA Admissions: Sue Jeffs
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
hampsteadfnearts.com
Hampstead Hill Pre-Preparatory School
Sewardstone Road, London E2 9JG
Maida Vale, NW6 5ED Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Hall
Gatehouse School
Mill Hill, NW7 1QS
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LONDON St Margaret’s School Hampstead, NW3 7SR st-margarets.co.uk
Beckett House Montessori Nursery School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
beckett-house.co.uk
St Mary’s School
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead, NW3 6PG stmh.co.uk
Channing Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
channing.co.uk
Sarum Hall School
Highgate, N6 5JR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Hampstead, NW3 3EL
Channing Senior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
channing.co.uk See Profile liSting
sarumhallschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
South Hampstead High Junior
Hampstead, NW3 5RN shhs.gdst.net
Gems Hampshire school
Islington, N1 0LL
Highgate, N6 5HF
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Dwight School London
15 Manresa Road, Chelsea, London SW3 6NB
Barnet, N11 3LX
South Hampstead High Senior
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • 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
Hampstead, NW3 5SS shhs.gdst.net
The Gower School
Key facts
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Islington, N7 9Ey
thegowerschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Southbank International School
dwightlondon.org See Profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead, NW3 5TH
Grange Park Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
gpps.org.uk
southbank.org
The Swaminarayan School
Grange Park, N21 2EA Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Neasden, NW10 8HE
Highgate Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
highgateschool.org.uk
swaminarayan.brent.sch.uk
Highgate, N6 4PL Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Trevor-Roberts School
Highgate Pre-Preparatory School
trevor-robertsschool.co.uk
highgateschool.org.uk
Hampstead, NW3 3ET
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
University College School Junior
Highgate School
ucs.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Boys
Keble School
University College School Senior Hampstead, NW3 6XH ucs.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
NORTH LONDON
Andover Pre School 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 & Pre-Preparatory School Highgate, N6 5RX
avenuenursery.com
Highgate, N6 4Ay
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.
highgateschool.org.uk
Winchmore Hill, N21 1BG
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.
kebleprep.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boys
Maria Montessori Children’s House - Holly Park
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.
Crouch Hill, N4 4By
mariamontessorischools.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Montessori House
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.
Muswell Hill, N10 3LS
montessori-house.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norfolk House School
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Muswell Hill, N10 2EG norfolkhouseschool.org Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Palmer’s Green High School
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Palmer’s Green, N21 3LJ pghs.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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
Highgate, N6 4PH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hampstead, NW3 6QN
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 266, boys 163, girls 103 Type: Day Fees: Day £10,665 - £14,967 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
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LONDON
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A ‘Top Ten’ boys’ school ‘Outstanding’- 2008 School Inspection Inspirational teaching Unique tutorial system Civilized, friendly & unpressured Small class sizes Superb facilities set in 250 acres
Getting here
• 2014 Registration: 13+ June 30 2013 11+ November 30 2013 16+ December 31 2013 • Bursaries • Academic, Art, Drama, Sport and Music Scholarships
• Car MTS is 15 minutes from the M1, the M25 and the A40 • Coaches Beaconsfield, Ealing, Harpenden, Harrow, Highgate, Mill Hill, Radlett, Stanmore • Transit MTS is adjacent to Moor Park (Metropolitan Line)
From Marylebone: Chiltern Line trains change at Harrow. Travelling time from WC1/W1 is 35 minutes
Guided tours (last tour 11.30) The Head Master speaks at 11.15 and 12.15
www.mtsn.org.uk
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LONDON St Andrew’s Montessori Islington, N1 1BQ
saintandrewsmontessori.com
Grangewood Independent School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
grangewoodschool.com
Forest Gate, E7 8QT
St Mary’s Pre-School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
North Chingford, E4 7BA
Islington, N1 2TX
smicp.org.uk/pre-school
Normanhurst School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
normanhurstschool.co.uk
St Paul’s Steiner School Islington, N1 2QH
stpaulssteinerschool.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Salcombe Prep School Enfield, N14 4P
salcombeprep.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Vita et Pax Preparatory School Southgate, N14 4AT vitaetpax.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
CENTRAL LONDON
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s Convent School for Girls Wanstead, E11 2PR
stjosephsconventschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Snaresbrook College Preparatory School
South Woodford, E18 2EA snaresbrookcollege.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
SOuTH EAST LONDON
CATS College London
Alleyn’s School
catscollege.com
alleyns.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Holborn, WC1A 2RA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
City of London School
Dulwich, SE22 8Su
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
City of London, EC4V 3AL
Bellerbys College, London
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
bellerbys.com
clsb.org.uk
City of London School for Girls
City of London, EC2y 8BB clsg.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
St Paul’s Cathedral School City of London, EC4M 9AD spcslondon.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School Aldgate, EC3A 5DE
sirjohncassprimary.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
EAST LONDON
Bethnal Green Montessori School
Bethnal Green, E2 7DA montessori.org.uk
London, SE8 3DE
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Blackheath High School GDST Blackheath, SE3 7AG
blackheathhighschool.gdst.net
Blackheath Nursery & Preparatory School Blackheath, SE3 0TF
blackheathhighschool.gdst.net See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Blackheath, SE3 ONJ
blackheathprepschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Lee, SE12 8AW colfes.com
Forest School
Dulwich College
forest.org.uk
Dulwich, SE21 7LD
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys • Co-Ed
dulwich.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Gatehouse School
Dulwich Prep London
gatehouseschool.co.uk See Profile liSting
dcpslondon.org
517-523 Fulham Road London SW6 1HD
Dulwich, SE21 7AA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
To request a prospectus or to book a visit, please contact Marie Lovett on 020 7610 1114 or email admissions@cic.ac www.cic.ac
Colfe’s School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Victoria Park, E2 9JG
Boarding is available for over 16’s
Blackheath Prep School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Snaresbrook, E17 3Py
Independent Sixth Form college providing a range of A Level courses, A Level retakes, Medics programme and GCSE courses.
Nursery • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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LONDON Eltham College Eltham, SE9 4QF
eltham-college.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Eltham College Junior School
Apples and Honey, The Nursery on the Common applesandhoney.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Eltham, SE9 4RW
Barnes Montessori Nursery
Prep • Day • Boys
barnesmontessori.co.uk
eltham-college.org.uk
Greenwich Steiner School
Barnes, SW13 9QL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Blackheath, SE3 7SE
Broomwood Hall
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Co-Ed
broomwood.co.uk See AdvertiSement
greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Herne Hill Pre-Preparatory School Herne Hill, SE24 9Ly hernehillschool.co.uk
Balham, SW12 8NR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
cameronhouseschool.org
James Allen’s Girls’ School
Clapham Montessori
jags.org.uk
Clapham, SW4 0DX
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
montessoriclapham.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dulwich, SE22 8tE jags.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Oakfield Preparatory School Dulwich, SE21 8HP
oakfield.dulwich.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Virgo Fidelis Preparatory School upper Norwood, SE19 1RS vfps.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
SOutH WESt LONDON
Barnes, SW13 9Jt coletcourt.org.uk
Collingham Independent GCSE and Sixth Form College
Dwight School London
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
Wimbledon, SW19 4NP donhead.org.uk
Eaton House School
6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LX
T: 020 8920 0634 E: admissions@dwightlondon.org W: dwightlondon.org Head Teacher: David Rose Admissions: Alison Miley
eatonhouseschools.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Eaton House the Manor School
Key facts
Clapham, SW4 9Ru
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 432 Type: Day students with some boarding Fees: Kindergarten: termly from £2760 Reception and Yr 1: termly from £3750 Lower School: termly from: £4380 Upper School: termly: £4,860 Upper School IB Diploma (yr 12 and 13: £5,670 Entrance procedure: Open admissions policy based on an interview, previous school records
eatonhouseschools.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton House the Vale School Knightsbridge, SW7 5QH eatonhouseschools.com
School Philosophy: Dwight School London is one of the first schools in the UK to offer the full IB Programme. Through blending the best of a traditional curriculum with the innovative IB, Dwight students have opportunities to learn in breadth and depth and develop as well-balanced individuals.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square Nursery School Belgravia
abbeylondon.co.uk
eatonsquareschool.com
Belgravia, SW1W 9Py Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
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Open Days: We offer admissions all year. Tours of the school can be done via appointment with admissions staff. s
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Open Days: Junior School - Tues 10am and Wed 9.30am. Senior Wed 10am. Please call to book.
Prep • Day • Boys
Abbey College London Belgravia, SW1W 0DH
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
Colet Court
Belgravia, SW1W 9BA
Sydenham, SE26 6BL
Motto: Junior School: “Play Hard, Work Hard”. Seniors: “Work Hard, Play Hard”.
montessoriclapham.co.uk
stolaves.org.uk
Sydenham High School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 362, boys 185, girls 177 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Weekly from £4,960 Pre-Prep: Weekly from £4,960 PreP: Weekly from £5,220
Clapham, SW4 9EH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Key facts
Clapham Park Montessori
St Olave’s Preparatory School New Eltham, SE9 3QS
T: 020 7590 9000 E: office@knightsbridgeschool.com W: knightsbridgeschool.com Head Teacher: Magoo Giles Admissions: Mary Caldecott-Smith E: registrar@knightsbridgeschool.com
Chelsea, SW3 6AH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
James Allen’s Preparatory School
67 Pont Street, London SW1X 0BD
Cameron House
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dulwich, SE22 8tE
Knightsbridge School
Wimbledon, SW19 5QD
www.independentschoolparent.com
LONDON Motivation • Inspiration • Excellence
Located in the heart of Belsize Park in Hampstead, Sarum Hall is a modern and successful school in which pupils are motivated to learn, inspired to fulfil their potential and encouraged to achieve excellence. Natural talents and enquiring minds are nurtured, allowing girls to explore new horizons with confidence. We are proud of our academic, scholarship and examination success; the foundations laid at Sarum Hall last a lifetime. Means-tested bursaries are available for a limited number of pupils. Please contact the school for further information. Headmistress: Mrs C Smith 15 Eton Avenue London NW3 3EL Tel: 020 7794 2261 Email: admissions@sarumhallschool.co.uk www.sarumhallschool.co.uk Charity number: 312721 Company Registration number: 0666444
Preparatory School for Girls aged 3 to 11 years
A co-educational preparatory school and nursery for children aged 3-13
A co-educational preparatory school and nursery for children aged 3-13
OPEN DAYS: Thurs 7 March, Fri 3 May, Wed 12 June 2013 Tours start at 11.00 am - please call to book a place
OPEN DAYS: Thurs 7 March, Fri 3 May, Wed 12 June 2013 Tours start at 11.00 am - please call to book a place
Newton Prep is a modern, exciting school that combines excellent academics with an outstanding calibre of performing and creative arts, an impressive breadth of sporting and extracurricular opportunities, and exceptional facilities.
Newton Prep is a modern, exciting school that combines excellent academics with an outstanding calibre of performing and creative arts, an impressive breadth of sporting and extracurricular opportunities, and exceptional facilities.
Newton Prep 149 Battersea Park Road London, SW8 4BX
Newton Prep 149 Battersea Park Road London, SW8 4BX
www.independentschoolparent.com
020 7720 4091 registrar@newtonprep.co.uk www.newtonprepschool.co.uk
020 7720 4091 registrar@newtonprep.co.uk www.newtonprepschool.co.uk spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 49
LONDON
Eaton Square Nursery School Chelsea
Glendower Preparatory School
eatonsquareschool.com
Prep • Day • Girls
Chelsea, SW10 9EL Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square Nursery School Knightsbridge Knightsbridge, SW7 1BX eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square Nursery School Pimlico Pimlico, SW1V 3DZ
eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Eaton Square School Belgravia, SW1V 1PP
eatonsquareschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Emanuel School
glendowerprep.org
Hall School Wimbledon ( Junior) Putney Vale, SW15 3EQ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wimbledon, SW20 8HF hsw.co.uk
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The Harrodian School Barnes, SW13 9QN harrodian.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
hillhouseschool.co.uk
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0EP
Eridge House Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
eridgehouse.co.uk
hornsbyhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Balham, SW12 8RS
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
fairleyhouse.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Putney, SW15 2NQ
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
falknerhouse.co.uk
ibstockplaceschool.co.uk
Finton House
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
fintonhouse.org.uk
Kensington Prep School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
kensingtonprep.gdst.net
Francis Holland School – South fhs-sw1.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Wimbledon, SW19 4TT kcs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Knightsbridge School
fulhamprep.co.uk
knightsbridgeschool.com See PrOFiLe LiSting
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulham Pre-Prep School
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0BD Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulham, SW6 3JJ
L’Ecole de Battersea
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
lecoledespetits.co.uk
fulhamprep.co.uk
Garden House School
Battersea, SW11 3DS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chelsea, SW3 4TW
L’Ecole des Petits
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
lecoledespetits.co.uk
gardenhouseschool.co.uk
GEMS Hampshire School Chelsea, SW3 6NB
ths.westminster.sch.uk See PrOFiLe entrY
Saturday 18th May 2013 from 10am until 12 noon
Fulham, SW6 2NB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
26 BOLINGBROKE GROVE, LONDON SW11
Little GEMS Nursery Chelsea, SW7 4NX
ths.westminster.sch.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
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s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
DAY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AGED 8-13 YEARS
Kings College School
Fulham Prep School Fulham, W14 9SD
NORTHCOTE LODGE
Fulham, SW6 5PA
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
OPEN DAY
Roehampton, SW15 5PY
Balham, SW17 7HL
Belgravia, SW1W 8JF
admissions@northwoodschools.com www.broomwood.co.uk 020 8682 8830
hurlinghamschool.co.uk
Ibstock Place School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
3 GARRAD’S ROAD, LONDON SW16
Hurlingham School
Falkner House
South Kensington, SW7 4QB
Thursday 16th May 2013 from 9am until 11am
Hornsby House School
Fairley House School
Westminster, SW1P 4AU
PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 4-8
Hall School Wimbledon (Senior)
Hill House International School
Fulham, SW6 4LJ
BROOMWOOD HALL
hsw.co.uk
Battersea, SW11 1HS emanuel.org.uk
OPEN DAY
South Kensington, SW7 5JX
admissions@northwoodschools.com www.northcotelodge.co.uk 020 8682 8830 www.independentschoolparent.com
ISP ad Feb 2013 2:Alleyn's School
5/2/13
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Co-educational academic excellence… …and extraordinary sporting success:
Alleyn’s
LONDON
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St Benedict’s, Ealing Independent Catholic Day School
Teaching a way of living
Co-education from 3 years through to 18
First XI football winners of the ISFA Elgin League Capital Cup 2012/13 U14 girls’ national water polo champions 2012/13 Independent day school for boys and girls aged 11–18. Dedicated daily coaches serving inner and outer London. For more information visit our website alleyns.org.uk Tel: 020 8557 1478
OPEN MORNINGS: NURSERY: 1 and 16 May
JUNIOR SCHOOL: 4 and 20 June SENIOR: 2 May, 19 June SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES IN SENIOR SCHOOL T: 020 8862 2054 (3-11) 020 8862 2254 (11-18) E: enquiries@stbenedicts.org.uk W: www.stbenedicts.org.uk We respect the dignity of all and welcome students of other Christian denominations and, in the Senior School and Sixth Form, other faiths.
Durston House 12 Castlebar Road · London W5 2DR
DEVONSHIRE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
A leading West London Prep School for Boys
A great spirit of community. . . a real pride in achievement Visit our website www.durstonhouse.org Send for a Prospectus Or come to see us contact Mrs Caroline Ferns (Registrar) telephone 020 8991 6532 email info@durstonhouse.org
Boys Prep School 4-13 years · Registered Charity No. 294670
www.independentschoolparent.com
The Oak Tree Nursery is for children from the age of two and a half. Devonshire House is a co-educational school for children from three to thirteen years of age. Parents interested in further information or in applying for a place for a child should contact the Admissions’ Secretary.
Devonshire House School, 69 Fitzjohn’s Avenue, Hampstead, London NW3 6PD Tel: 020 7435 1916 enquiries@devonshirehouseprepschool.co.uk www.devonshirehouseschool.co.uk
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LONDON Mander Portman Woodward
The Roche Nursery Fulham
mpw.co.uk
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
South Kensington, SW7 5AB
Fulham, SW6 3LG
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Merlin Pre-Prep School
The Roche Nursery Keswick
merlinschool.net
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
Putney, SW15 2BZ
East Putney, SW15 2JE
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
The Moat School Fulham, SW6 6EG
The Roche Nursery Wandsworth
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
therocheschool.co.uk/nurseries
moatschool.org.uk
More House School
Wandsworth, SW18 1HW Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA
The Roche School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
therocheschool.co.uk
morehouse.org.uk
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
Putney High School Putney, SW15 6BH
putneyhigh.gdst.net
Wandsworth, SW18 1HW Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Nicholas Preparatory School
South Kensington, SW7 1PT stnicholasprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Paul’s School Barnes, SW13 9JT
stpaulsschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
St Philip’s School
South Kensington, SW7 4NE stphilipschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys
Streatham & Clapham High School - Nursery and Junior schs.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Streatham & Clapham High School - Senior Streatham, SW16 1AW schs.gdst.net
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
The Study Preparatory School
Putney Park School
thestudyprep.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Putney, SW15 6PY
putneyparkschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Queen’s Gate School
South Kensington, SW7 5LE queensgate.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Wimbledon Village, SW19 5ER Prep • Day • Girls
sussexhouseschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys
Key facts
Thomas’s Fulham
Gender / Ages: girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: girls 723 Type: Day Fees: Junior: Reception class to Year 6 per term: £4,515 Senior: Years 7 to 13 per term: £4,890 Entrance Procedure: Examination, interview and a satisfactory report from the applicant’s current school
Fulham, SW6 3ES thomas-s.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ravenstoneschools.com
thomas-s.co.uk
School Philosophy: We aim to encourage lively, independent minds, personal confidence and concern for others; to give girls the confidence, qualifications and skills they will need in life; and send our leavers out ready to respond as thoughtful, responsible and socially aware adults to the challenges of the world today.
Battersea, SW11 3JB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Redcliffe School
Thomas’s Clapham
redcliffeschool.com
thomas-s.co.uk
Wandsworth, SW11 6LZ Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Open Days: 2nd July, 19th September, 25th September (Sixth Form), 2nd October (Sixth Form), 7th October, 15th October, 13th November s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
T: 020 83420 2328 E: info@channing.co.uk W: channing.co.uk. Head Teacher: Mrs B M Elliott Admissions: Mrs M McHarg E: mmcharg@channing.co.uk
Belgravia, SW1X 0EA
Thomas’s Battersea
Chelsea, SW10 9JH
The Bank, Highgate, London N6 5HF
Sussex House
Ravenstone Prep School
South Kensington, SW7 5NL
Channing School
Streatham, SW2 3SR
www.independentschoolparent.com
LONDON
Preparatory School for Girls aged four to eleven
“One school, two buildings, great teaching and tip top facilities.” The Good Schools Guide, 2012
• Focus on the individual • Excellent academic record • Impressive range of extra-curricular activities • Scholarships offered: academic, art, music and sport at 11+ • Bursaries available • 20 acre parkland site
Open Morning Wednesday 19th June 2013 9.30am - 12.00pm • A leading South West London prep school in the heart of Wimbledon Village • Academic success in a happy, supportive community • Wide ranging opportunities in music, sport, and the performing and creative arts • Enquiries about our scheme for assistance with fees for girls aged 7+ welcome
For further details please call Jane Davis on 020 8947 6969 Registered Charity No.271012 www.thestudyprep.co.uk
Our staff and pupils are delighted to welcome all prospective pupils and parents. By appointment only - please contact the Admissions Secretary. Adjacent to Northwood Underground Station (Metropolitan Line). Coaches available from many locations.
An independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18
St. Helen’s School Eastbury Road Northwood Middlesex HA6 3AS Tel: 01923 843230 admissions@sthn.co.uk
www.sthn.co.uk
TAILORED
NOT UNIFORM When it comes to a good education, one size does not necessarily fit all.
OPEN AFTERNOON Tuesday 30th April For more information, contact our Admissions Officer on 020 7835 1355 or enquiries@mpw.co.uk
www.mpw.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
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LONDON Thomas’s Kindergarten Battersea
Hampton School
thomas-s.co.uk
hamptonschool.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Battersea, SW11 3NA Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Thomas’s Kindergarten Pimlico Pimlico, SW1W 8PD thomas-s.co.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Tower House School East Sheen, SW14 8LF thsboys.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Ursuline Prep School Wimbledon, SW20 8HR
ursuline-prep.merton.sch.uk 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
Hampton, TW12 3HD Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
The Lady Eleanor Holles School Hampton, TW12 3HF lehs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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
Harrow School
Harrow, HA1 3HP
harrowschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
The John Lyon School Harrow, HA2 0HN johnlyon.org
Westminster, SW1P 3PF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3NU
westminster.org.uk
Westminster Under School Westminster, SW1P 2NN westminsterunder.org.uk
Orley Farm School
orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Prep • Day • Boys
Quainton Hall School
Wimbledon High School
quaintonhall.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Wimbledon, SW19 4AB wimbledonhigh.gdst.net
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Harrow, HA1 1RX
HiLLiNGDON
ACS Hillingdon international School
Croydon, CR9 7AT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
trinity-school.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Whitgift School
acs-schools.com
St Helen’s College
Hillingdon, UB10 9JX sthelenscollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
iSLEWORTH
EDGWARE
North London Collegiate School Edgware, HA8 7RJ nlcs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
isleworth, TW7 4LW ashtonhouse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hampton, TW12 2LP
kewcollege.com
please telephone the Registrar on:
020 8673 7573
Kew, TW9 3HQ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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www.hornsbyhouse.org.uk s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
For further information or a prospectus,
KEW
Kew College
denmeadschool.org.uk
Open Morning Thursday 7th March at 9am
Ashton House School
HAMPTON
Denmead School
HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL
Tel: 020 8673 7573. Fax 020 8673 6722 I.A.P.S. Co-educational School e-mail: school@hornsbyhouse.org.uk Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS Tel: 020 8673 7573. Fax 020 8673 6722 e-mail: school@hornsbyhouse.org.uk
Hillingdon, UB10 0BE
Croydon, CR2 6YT whitgift.co.uk
HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
GREATER LONDON CROYDON
Trinity School
HORNSBY HOUSE SCHOOL HORNSBY I.A.P.S. HOUSE SCHOOL Co-educational School Hearnville Road, London SW12 8RS
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
LONDON
Greenwich Steiner School
Acorns age 0–31/2 Kindergarten age 31/2 –6 Lower School age 6–11 Middle School age 11-14 “The outcomes for children are good...they achieve well and enjoy their learning.” School Inspection Service for OFSTED.
Open day dates: Saturday 3 March 10am–12pm; Tuesday 12 March 9.15am–1pm (ticket only); Saturday 20 April 10am–12pm. Woodlands, 90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7SE T: 020 8858 4404 www.greenwichsteinerschool.org.uk
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Holy Cross Preparatory School
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7NU holycrossprepschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Girls
Surbiton High Junior girls’ School
Kew Day Nursery
Happy Days montessori
St Christopher’s School
asquithnurseries.com
happydaysmontessori.co.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
happychild.co.uk/schools/stchristophers
Kew green Preparatory School
Harmony montessori Nursery
kgps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
richmond, TW9 4ES
richmond, TW9 3aF
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2HW
King’s House School
Prep • Day • Girls
kingshouseschool.org
surbitonhigh.com
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
richmond, TW10 6QX
oldvicarage-richmond.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Unicorn School
richmond, TW9 3JX unicornschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
SHEPPErTON
hallifordschool.co.uk
Shepperton, TW17 9HX Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
STaiNES
St John’s School
Staines Preparatory School
st-johns.org.uk
Staines, TW18 2BT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
stainesprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St martin’s School
Northwood, Ha6 2DJ stmartins.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Twinkle Stars montessori Northwood, Ha6 1QS tsmn.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
PiNNEr
STaNmOrE
Peterborough and St margaret’s School Stanmore, Ha7 3JB psmschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
TWiCKENHam
Buckingham College Prep School
The mall School
buckprep.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
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
Twickenham, TW2 5NQ themallschool.org.uk
Newland House School Twickenham, TW1 4TQ newlandhouse.net
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
reddiford School
St Catherine’s School Twickenham
reddiford.co.uk
stcatherineschool.co.uk
Pinner, Ha5 5HH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
riCHmOND
Twickenham, TW1 4QJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
WEmBLEy
The Falcons Preparatory School for Boys
Buxlow Prep School
falconsprep.co.uk
buxlowschool.com
richmond, TW9 2SS Prep • Day • Boys
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Old Vicarage School
sthn.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Northwood, Ha6 3Qy
harmonymontessori.co.uk
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Halliford School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Wembley, Ha9 8rg
Wembley Park, Ha9 8HE
richmond, TW10 6ES
St Helen’s School
Northwood, Ha6 3aS
Wembley, Ha9 0rg
Wembley, Ha9 7QJ Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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SOUTH EAST
South East
The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Berkshire
Stowe
Rickmansworth
Cobham
9 stowe school
24 Cobham Hall
1
Hampshire
16 York House school 17 The royal Masonic school for girls
Tring
Sevenoaks
Ascot
Heathfield school
Bradfield 2 Bradfield College
Newbury 3 Cheam school
Reading 4 Leighton park school
Buckinghamshire
Petersfield
10 Bedales school
Hook 11 Lord Wandsworth College
Hertfordshireshire Bushey
Gerrards Cross
12 purcell school of Music
5 st Mary’s school 6 gayhurst school
Hatfield
18 Tring park school for the performing Arts
Ware 19 st Edmund’s College
Watford 20 Aldenham school
Kent
Ramsgate 25 st Lawrence College 26 Walthamstow Hall
Tonbridge 27 Tonbridge school
Oxfordshire
28 Headington prep school 29 Tudor Hall
Bloxham
Broadstairs
30 Bloxham school
13 Queenswood school
21 Wellesley House
High Wycombe
Hertford
Chipping Norton
Canterbury
31 Kingham Hill school
7 pipers Corner school
14 Haileybury College
22 Kent College
Milton Keynes
Hitchin
Oxford
Chislehurst
8 Thornton College
15 Kingshott school
23 Farringtons school
32 greene’s Tutorial College 33 Wychwood school
A tradition
of excellence Stowe is an inspiring environment for the education of boys and girls, aged 13 to 18, offering both boarding and day places. A range of scholarships is offered: Academic, Art, Music, Sport and an All-rounder award, with further support from means tested bursaries up to 100% of the fees.
GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE:
My son loves it, there is so much to do, he is flourishing, has great friends - boys and girls – like a huge extended family.
Please call the Admissions Office on 01280 818205 or contact us via email at admissions@stowe.co.uk
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SOUTH EAST
Banbury
30
8
9
29
15
31 BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
OXFORDSHIRE
7
5
Swindon
12 16 Watford 17 20 6
Windsor
4
1
HAMPSHIRE
Margate
47
58
35
60
Ashford
34 st James senior Boys’ school
Caterham 35 Caterham school
Cobham 36 notre Dame school 37 Feltonfleet school
Cranleigh 38 Cranleigh preparatory school
Godalming 41 Aldro school 42 Barrow Hills school 43 King Edward’s school 44 prior’s Field 45 st Hilary’s school
Folkstone
EAST SUSSEX
50
53 54
52 51 Eastbourne
Sussex - East
Haywards Heath 56 great Walstead school 57 Ardingly College
Brighton
50 Brighton & Hove High school
Horsham 58 Christ’s College
Eastbourne
Lancing
46 st Catherine’s school
59 Lancing College
Kingston-upon-Thames
Hastings
Pease Pottage
47 Marymount international school
53 Vinehall
60 Cottesmore school
Seaford
Turners Hill
Leatherhead
54 newlands school
48 Cranmore school
39 Hurtwood House school
Reigate
40 Milbourne Lodge school
KENT 34
51 Moira House girls school 52 Eastbourne College
Guildford
Dorking Esher
22
Maidstone
61
WEST SUSSEX 59
21 25
27
56 57
62
26
49
10
55
24
23
40 36 37 48
46 39 41 38 43 42 SURREY 4544
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Surrey
19
London
BERKSHIRE
Southampton
14
13
32 Oxford 33
3
HERTFORDSHIRE
18
28
2
Letchworth
49 royal Alexandra & Albert school
Sussex - West
61 Worth school
Worthing 62 Our Lady of sion school
Chichester
55 Oakwood school For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH EAST Berkshire
The Abbey Junior school reading, rG2 7Ar theabbey.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
The Abbey school reading, rG1 5DZ theabbey.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Bradfield College Bradfield, rG7 6AU
bradfieldcollege.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Brigidine school Windsor Windsor, sL4 2AX brigidine.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Brockhurst and Marlston house school hermitage, rG18 9UL brockmarl.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls • Co-Ed
Cheam school
Newbury, rG19 8LD
elstree school
LVs Ascot
st George’s school
elstreeschool.org.uk
lvs.ascot.sch.uk
stgwindsor.co.uk
reading, rG7 5TD
Ascot, sL5 8Dr
Windsor, sL4 1QF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
eton College
The Marist school
st John’s Beaumont
etoncollege.com
themaristschools.com
stjohnsbeaumont.org.uk
Windsor, sL4 6DW Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
eton end PNeU school Datchet, sL3 9AX etonend.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
heathfield school Ascot, sL5 8BQ
heathfieldschool.net See profile liSting Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Girls
hemdean house school reading, rG4 7sD
hemdeanhouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Ascot, sL5 7Ps
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Old Windsor, sL4 2JN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Oratory Prep school
st Joseph’s College
oratoryprep.co.uk
reading, rG1 5JT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
st-josephs.reading.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
reading, rG8 7sF
The Oratory school
st Mary’s school, Ascot
oratory.co.uk
st-marys-ascot.co.uk
reading, rG8 0PJ
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Padworth College reading, rG7 4Nr padworth.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ascot, sL5 9JF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
st Piran’s school
Maidenhead, sL6 7LZ stpirans.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
herries school
Pangbourne College
sunningdale school
herries.org.uk
pangbournecollege.com
sunningdaleschool.co.uk
Dean, sL6 9BD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
reading, rG8 8LA
sunningdale, sL5 9PY
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Maidenhead, sL6 1PD highfieldprep.org
Papplewick school
Windsor, sL4 3DF
Claires Court schools, The College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
papplewick.org.uk
holme Grange school
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
clairescourt.com
Caversham, rG4 6DX
cheamschool.com See advertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
highfield school
Ascot, sL5 7Lh
Wokingham, rG40 3AL holmegrange.org
Queen Anne’s school
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
qas.org.uk
Claires Court school Junior Boys
Newbury, rG20 9DJ
Maidenhead, sL6 6AW
Maidenhead, sL6 3Qe clairescourt.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Claires Court school senior Boys Maidenhead, sL6 8Te clairescourt.com
Senior • Day • Boys
Crosfields school
horris hill school horrishill.com
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
hurst Lodge school Ascot, sL5 9JU
hurstlodge.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lambrook school
Nr Ascot, rG42 6LU
lambrook.berks.sch.uk
reading, rG2 9BL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leighton Park school
crosfields.com
Dolphin school hurst, rG10 0Fr
dolphinschool.com
reading, rG2 7eD
leightonpark.com See profile liSting
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
reading Blue Coat school sonning-on-Thames, rG4 6sU rbcs.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
st Andrew’s school reading, rG8 8QA
standrewspangbourne.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
st Bernard’s Prep school slough, sL1 1TB
stbernardsprep.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
st edward’s Prep school
Downe house school
Luckley-Oakfield school
Newbury, rG20 9BD
downehouse.net
luckley.wokingham.sch.uk
eagle house
sandhurst, GU47 8Ph
eaglehouseschool.com
Ludgrove
Wokingham, rG40 3AB ludgrove.net
Prep • Boarding • Boys
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southend, rG7 6hW
montessorinursery.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Waverley school
Wokingham, rG40 4YD waverleyschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wellington College
Crowthorne, rG45 7PU wellingtoncollege.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
BriGhTON
Bellerbys College, Brighton Brighton, BN1 4LF bellerbys.com
st Gabriel’s school stgabriels.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
st George’s school Ascot, sL5 7DZ
stgeorges-ascot.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Akeley Wood school Junior Buckingham, Mk19 6DA akeleywoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Akeley Wood school senior (11-13 years) Buckingham, Mk18 5AN akeleywoodschool.co.uk Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
The Village Montessori Nursery school
BUCkiNGhAMshire
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stedwards.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wokingham, rG40 3eU
uptonhouse.org.uk
reading, rG30 2Jh
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Thatcham, rG18 9JJ
Upton house school
SOUTH EAST
A Day & Boarding School for Boys & Girls in the heart of the Sussex Downs
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SOUTH EAST Akeley Wood School Senior (13-18 years)
High March School
akeleywoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Ashfold Preparatory School
Kingscote Pre-Preparatory School
ashfoldschool.co.uk
kingscoteschool.info
Buckingham, MK18 5AE
Aylesbury, HP18 9NG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Beacon
Amersham, HP6 5PF beaconschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Broughton Manor
Preparatory School Milton Keynes, MK10 9AA bmprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Caldicott
Slough, SL2 3SL caldicott.com
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Chesham Preparatory School
highmarch.co.uk
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8PZ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Maltman’s Green
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR maltmansgreen.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG mkprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pipers Corner School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stmarysschool.co.uk See profile liSting
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ
Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Teresa’s School
dairhouse.co.uk
Davenies School
Beaconsfield, HP9 1AA davenies.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Gateway School
Great Missenden, HP16 9AA gatewayschool-bucks.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Gayhurst School
Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ gayhurstschool.co.uk See profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe, HP13 6PR godstowe.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
Griffin House Preparatory School Aylesbury, HP 17 0XP
griffinhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Grove Independent School
Milton Keynes, MK5 8HD
groveindependentschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Heatherton House School Amersham, HP6 5QB
heathertonhouse.co.uk
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 13-18 years Total pupils: 550, boys 347, girls 203 Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £6,999, Weekly from £9,996, Full Boarding from £9,996 per term Typical class size: Senior – 15, Sixth Form – 10 Faith: Church of England Motto: Beati Mundo Corde Entrance procedure: Common Entrance/Common Scholarship or internal examinations, if appropriate, at 13+; internal examinations, interview and references at 16+
Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW st-teresas.bucks.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stowe School
Stowe, MK18 5EH
stowe.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: Lancing College is a Christian foundation in the Anglican tradition. The College educates boys and girls to develop a love of learning and to reach their full potential, enriched by the arts and physical activities. It prepares young men and women of vision and integrity who will be of service to their fellow human beings.
Swanbourne House School Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ swanbourne.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Academic Record: Lancing has a strong reputation for consistent high achievement and outstanding value-added at A Level, especially as it is a relatively non-selective school. The average A-B grades (now including A*s) for the last nine years is 83%. University destinations include Oxbridge and those within the Russell Group.
Thornton College
Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ thorntoncollege.com See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Extra-curricular: A broad range of sporting and cultural extra-curricular activities both on and off site are available for students to delve into, potentially opening doors to new talents and life-long interests. A spirit of self-discovery is encouraged at Lancing. In addition the College Farm, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Outreach and overseas trips further enrich our pupils’ lives. With a campus set in 550 acres of Sussex downland the school’s facilities are extensive and provide plenty of space and scope for individuals to develop at their own pace.
Thorpe House School Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA thorpehouse.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Boys
Walton Pre-Prep School and Nursery
Notable Achievements and Alumni: The College is said to have the largest school chapel in the world! Notable alumni include Sir Tim Rice, Sir David Hare, Christopher Hampton, Evelyn Waugh, Sir Peter Pears, Tom Sharpe, Sir Christopher Meyer, Professor Rana Mitter, Frederick Gore and more recently, Alex Horne.
Milton Keynes, MK7 6BB waltonpps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Webber Independent School
Milton Keynes, MK14 6DP
webberindependentschool.com
Open Days: Saturday 4th May and Saturday 5th October 2013
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
T: 01273 465805 E: admissions@lancing.org.uk W: lancingcollege.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Jonathan Gillespie MA Admissions: Mrs Beverly Hipkin, Registrar
piperscorner.co.uk See AdvertiSement
St Mary’s School
Dair House School
Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0RW
High Wycombe, HP15 6LP
Chesham, HP5 3QF cheshamprep.co.uk
Lancing College
Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ
www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH EAST
A co-educational day and boarding school
CATERHAM CATERHAM SCHOOL SCHOOL CATERHAM SCHOOL A co-educational day and boarding school
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Examinations are in January. Sixth Form applications We aim to provide an excellent all-round education Examinations are in January. Sixth Form applications We aim to provide an excellent all-round education so that every pupil can achieve his or her full potential are also welcome. so that every pupil can achieve his or her full potential are also welcome. academically and socially. Examinations are in January. Sixthbased Form applications We socially. aim to provide an excellent all-round education academically and Scholarships are available and are on Scholarships available and are based on are also are welcome. so thatand everystimulating pupil can achieve his or her full potential We provide a caring environment assessment. Families who may be eligible for Examinations are in January. Sixth applications to provide anand excellent all-round education We aim provide a caring stimulating environment assessment. Families who may beForm eligible for academically andthe socially. in which we strive to develop pupil as a whole nancial assistance contact Registrar areshould available and arethe based on are alsoScholarships welcome. sowhich that every pupilto can achieve hispupil or her potential fi in we strive develop the asfull a whole fi nancial assistance should contact the Registrar providetoa prepare caring and stimulating environment person therebyWe helping them for their life assessment. Familiesform. who may be eligible for for a Bursary application Regular Forces academically and socially. person thereby helping tostrive prepare themthe forpupil theiraslife for a Bursary application form.contact Regular Forces in which we to develop a whole fi nancial assistance should the Registrar at university and beyond. Scholarships are available and are based on Bursaries are also available. at university and beyond. person thereby helping toenvironment prepare them for theirBursaries life also application available. form. Regular Forces for aare Bursary We provide a caring and stimulating Families who may be eligible for Excellent A-level results enable all pupils to progress assessment. at university and beyond. Bursaries are available. Situated on a beautiful 80-acre campus, the school in which we striveresults to develop theall pupil as to a whole Excellent A-level enable pupils progress financial assistancealso should contact the Registrar Situated on a beautiful 80-acre campus, the school to university with 85% going to one in the top tier. Excellent A-level results enable pupils to progress is just 5Situated minutes from the form. M25 (J6) and 20 minutes person thereby helping to prepare forall their life to university with 85% going to onethem in the top tier. on a beautiful 80-acre campus, school for a Bursary application Regular Forces is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6) and 20the minutes to university with 85% going to one in the top tier. from Gatwick airport. We run coach services from Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date is just 5 minutes from the M25 (J6) and 20 minutes at university and beyond. Bursaries are airport. also available. from Gatwick We run coach services from Entrance is selective at all ages. The closing date from Gatwick airport. We Crawley run coachDown, servicesReigate, from Entrance is selective all ages. The closing East Grinstead, for receipt of applications for 2014atentrants aged 11+dateSevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, Excellent results enable all entrants pupils toaged progress for receiptA-level of applications for 2014 11+agedSevenoaks, Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, for receipt of applications for 2014 entrants 11+ Situated on a beautiful 80-acre campus, the school Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and Purley. and 13+ is 8 November 2013. Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and to university with to one2013. in the top tier. and 13+ is 8 November 2013. Westerham, Oxted, and Purley. Purley. and85% 13+ isgoing 8 November is just 5Edenbridge, minutes from the M25 (J6) Tadworth and 20 minutes GatwickThe airport. We run coach services from am Entrance is selectiveSaturday at all ages. closing date OPEN MORNING 21The September 9.30 am9.30 tofrom 12.00 talk will OPENSaturday MORNING Saturday 21 September am to pm. 12.00The pm.Headmaster’s The Headmaster’s talk willbe beat at 10.30 10.30 am OPEN MORNING 21 September 9.30 am to 12.00 pm. Headmaster’s talk will be at 10.30 am Sevenoaks, East Grinstead, Crawley Down, Reigate, for receipt of applications for 2014 entrants aged 11+ To to arrange a to visit please contact Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. Edenbridge, Westerham, Oxted, Tadworth and Purley. Todetails requestor further details or arrange a visit pleasethe contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. andrequest 13+ isfurther 8 November 2013.
To request further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher. Tel:Email: 01883 admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk 335058 Email: admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 335058 Tel: 01883 335058 Email: School, admissions@caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk Caterham School, Harestone Valley Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk OPEN MORNING Saturday 21 Road, September 9.30 am to 12.00 The Headmaster’s talk will be atSCHOOL 10.30ParENT am 63 www.independentschoolparent.com spring 2013 INDEPENDENT Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham Surrey CR3 6YA pm. www.caterhamschool.co.uk To request further details or to arrange a visit please contact the Registrar, Miss Rosemary Fisher.
SOUTH EAST Wycombe Abbey School
Farnborough Hill
wycombeabbey.com
farnborough-hill.org.uk
High Wycombe, HP11 1PE Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
HAmPSHirE
Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS
Alton Convent School Alton, GU34 2NG
altonconvent.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form• Day • Girls • Boys
Ballard School
New milton, BH25 5SU ballardschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Bedales School
Petersfield, GU32 2DG bedales.org.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Forres Sandle manor fsmschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
GEmS Sherfield Hook, rG27 0HU
sherfieldschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Gregg School
Southampton, SO18 2GF
Hampshire Collegiate Junior School romsey, SO51 6ZA hampshirecs.org.uk
Petersfield, GU32 2DP bedales.org.uk
Hampshire Collegiate School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
romsey, SO51 6ZE hampshirecs.org.uk
Bedales School - Dunhurst
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Boundary Oak School Fareham, PO17 5BL boundaryoak.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Churcher’s College
Petersfield, GU31 4AS churcherscollege.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Churcher’s College Junior School
highfieldschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hill Head Preparatory School Fareham, PO14 3LW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hordle Walhampton School Lymington, SO41 5ZG
hordlewalhampton.co.uk
King Edward Vi School
daneshillprepschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ditcham Park School Petersfield, GU31 5rN ditchampark.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Durlston Court School New milton, BH25 7AQ durlstoncourt.co.uk
kes.hants.sch.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Results for 2012 saw 87% A*-C grades at GCSE and 74% A*-B grades at A Level. 100% students go on to higher education, many to the top universities – last year included Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Exeter, Edinburgh and Leeds.
Lord Wandsworth College Hook, rG29 1TB
lordwandsworth.org See profile liSting
A Home From Home: Wychwood will provide your daughter with a safe, happy and comfortable environment. Boarding is available on a full, weekly or flexi basis, designed to fit in with the lives of busy parents and to offer the girls a chance to develop a broad range of interests, respect for others and a sense of independence.
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
mayville High School Southsea, PO5 2PE
Extra-curricular: In addition to taking advantage of life in a city of such enviable academic heritage, there are a wealth of extra-curricular activities for pupils to get involved with both on and off site. After-School clubs cater for a wide variety of interests from chess and cookery to archery; dance, drama and musical productions give the opportunity for creative expression, whilst cultural and sporting trips abroad provide valuable life experience.
mayvillehighschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Farleigh School
moyles Court School
farleighschool.com
moylescourt.co.uk
ringwood, BH24 3NF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Open Days: Saturday 20th April 2013 10am–1pm. To attend please e-mail admissions@wychwoodschool.org s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Academic Record: Wychwood offers an exceptional education for pupils of all abilities through its small class sizes which allow for extensive individual attention.
Southampton, SO15 5UQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Andover, SP11 7PW
School Philosophy: Wychwood is a unique and friendly day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18, with excellent academic grades and outstanding pastoral care. Established in 1897, individuality has always been more important than conformity at Wychwood and the girls have opportunities for success in many directions. Situated in the heart of Oxford, the school prides itself on giving each pupil the total support of a highly dedicated, enthusiastic and professional staff, so that it provides an education that fires the imagination, engages the soul, stimulates the brain and opens up the world to its girls.
hill-head-prep-school.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hook, rG27 0Ar
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 120 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Daily from £4,100 per term Weekly from £6,300 per term Flexi Boarding from £30 per night Full Boarding from £6,600 per term Typical class size: Senior – 10, Sixth Form – 5 Faith: Non-denominational Motto: To provide an education for genuine girls not imitation boys Entrance procedure: 11+ and 13+ examinations in English & Mathematics Wychwood Sixth: 16+ Examinations in 3 out of 4 AS subjects
Liphook, GU30 7LQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Daneshill Preparatory School
Key facts
Highfield & Brookham Schools
Liphook, GU30 7HT
churcherscollege.com
T: 01865 557976 W: wychwoodschool.org E: admin@wychwoodschool.org Head Teacher: Mrs. Andrea Johnson Admissions: Miss Nicola Jones E: admissions@wychwoodschool.org
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
bedales.org.uk
74 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6JR
gregg.southampton.sch.uk
Bedales School - Dunannie
Petersfield, GU32 2Dr
Wychwood School
Farnborough, GU14 8AT
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH EAST
Bright
young minds
Space to think, room to grow, opportunity to excel. Worth is a unique school where students develop their individuality in a community that inspires learning, worship and friendship. • High academic standards • International Baccalaureate and A Levels in the Sixth Form • ‘Outstanding’ pastoral care (Ofsted, January 2011) and an extensive wider curriculum • Scholarships and bursaries available
OPEN
DAYS
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Please book Open Days in advance with the Registrar. All Open Days run from 10.00 am – 12.45 pm.
www.worthschool.co.uk Worth School, Paddockhurst Road, Turners Hill, West Sussex RH10 4SD www.independentschoolparent.com
Telephone: 01342 710200 Email: admissions@worth.org.uk
Catholic Benedictine 11-18 Co-Educational Boarding and Day School spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 65
SOUTH EAST The Pilgrims’ School
Stanbridge Earls School
thepilgrims-school.co.uk
stanbridgeearls.co.uk
Winchester, SO23 9LT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Steventon Children’s House
pgs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Portsmouth, PO1 2LN Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Portsmouth High School Southsea, PO5 3ES
Nr Basingstoke, RG25 3BD
steventonchildrenshouse.co.uk
Stroud School
Romsey, SO51 9ZH stroud-romsey.com
portsmouthhigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Twyford School
Portsmouth High School Senior and Sixth Form
Winchester, SO21 1NW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
West Hill Park
Prince’s Mead School Winchester, SO21 1AN
princesmeadschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rookwood School Andover, SP10 3AL
rookwood.hants.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St John’s College
Southsea, PO5 3QW stjohnscollege.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Neot’s Preparatory School Hook, RG27 0PN
st-neots-prep.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Titchfield, PO14 4BS
T: 01865 248308 W: greenes.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr Matthew Uffindell, M.A. (Oxon.), Cert. Ed. (Exeter). Admissions: Miss Carmen Prozzillo, B.A. (Exeter), M. St. (Oxon.) E: enquiries@greenes.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Key facts
westhillpark.com
Winchester, SO23 9NA winchestercollege.org
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Boys
Wykeham House School Fareham, PO16 0BW wykehamhouse.com
Yateley Manor School Yateley, GU46 7UQ yateleymanor.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Winchester, SO21 1HA
Aldenham School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
aldenham.com See AdvertiSement
St Winifred’s School
Southampton, SO17 1EJ
stwinifreds.southampton.sch.uk
Salesian College
aldwickbury.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Beechwood Park
Seedlings Montessori
beechwoodpark.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sherborne House School Chandler’s Ford, S053 1EU sherbornehouse.co.uk
Notable achievements and alumni: one of our priorities is to equip you with the independent study skills that you will need at university and in the workplace. To measure your level of independent study we have developed an Index of Independence (IOI) that allows you to see and track your performance as an independent learner.
St Albans, AL3 8AW
The IOI is calculated from the information provided in your tutorial reports and takes into account the relationship between the amount of independent study you have completed and the number of hours of tuition you have taken. Based on our past students’ A level results ,and their recorded IOI averages, we have created an index that accurately predicts A level results and university entrance success.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Berkhamsted School Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ
berkhamstedschool.org Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys • Girls
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Open Days: Students and their families are welcome at any time by appointment with the Director of Studies s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Extra-curricular: Your Personal Tutor can help you participate in the many active sporting, cultural and social clubs and societies that Oxford has to offer. You may also take up membership of the Oxford Union giving you access to excellent library facilities and world-class debates.
Harpenden, AL5 1AD
Farnborough, GU14 6PA
seedlingsmontessori.co.uk
Academic Record: Exam Type: A level, Pre U. Exam Results (%): A Level: A*/A - 36%. Higher Education (%): Overall: 90%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 40%; Overseas: 5%. Special Educational Needs: Moderate.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Aldwickbury School
Southampton, SO18 5RJ
Greene’s is an accredited examination and testing centre. We have considerable expertise preparing students for A levels, other U.K. examinations, Oxford and Cambridge entrance, and for the many specialised aptitude tests required by universities world-wide, including the U.S. SATs.
Elstree, Nr Watford WD6 3AJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
salesiancollege.com
You are assigned a Personal Tutor who provides strategic guidance and direction for your studies. Your Personal Tutor ensures a well-managed and well co-ordinated programme, helping you to develop your organisational and independent study skills, while monitoring your progress and supporting your general welfare.
HERTFORDSHiRE
st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk
stswithuns.com
School Philosophy: For over 45 years Greene’s has offered thousands of students the benefits of courses based on the tutorial method. We believe our carefullytrained tutors are exceptional: passionate about learning, skilled at communication and knowledgeable about examination demands. When you come to Greene’s you will find an educational setting, which fosters independence, responsibility and high academic standards: an ideal environment in which to develop your understanding of a subject and improve your grades.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Abbot’s Hill School
St Swithun’s School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 16-18 years Total pupils: 200, boys 100, girls 100 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £17,600 for three A level subjects over 35 weeks Typical class size: Sixth Form – 1-3 Entrance procedure: Interview Main exit schools: U.K., other European and U.S. universities
Winchester College
St Nicolas’ School Fleet, GU52 0RF
45 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
twyfordschool.com
Southsea, PO5 3EQ
portsmouthhigh.co.uk
Greene’s Tutorial College
Romsey, SO51 0ZS
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH EAST
Haileybury Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NU
T: 01992 706200 (main); 01992 706353 (admissions) W: haileybury.com Head Teacher: Mr Joe Davies MA Admissions: Mrs Iona Hutchinson, Registrar E: registrar@haileybury.com
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 763, boys 441, girls 322 Type: Day, Full Boarding, (Flexi Boarding in Years 7 & 8 only) Fees: Day from £4,715-£7,095, Boarding from £5,992-£9,447 per term Typical class size: Senior – 18; Sixth Form – 8 Faith: Church of England
School Philosophy: Haileybury is located between London and Cambridge in 500 acres of beautiful rural Hertfordshire. The spectacular grounds are home to outstanding facilities, excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and our community of boarding and day pupils. Founded in 1862, Haileybury is proud of its history, tradition, community and values, taking the best from the past while looking to the future. Academic rigour and outstanding co-curricular provision are at the heart of the school, offering Haileybury’s pupils a truly all-round education and ensuring they leave as confident, tolerant and ambitious individuals who can make a difference in the world beyond school. Academic Record: Haileybury is a Top 100 Independent School (The Independent, Jan 2013) and has taught the IB Diploma for 15 years, placed 4th in The Times league table for IB schools in 2012. The school offers a unique Year 9 curriculum and wide range of GCSE and IGCSEs; choice of IB Diploma or A Levels in the Sixth Form. I/GCSE: A*/A - 56%; A Level: A* /A - 40.8%; IB: 80% HL subjects grade 7 or 6; average IB score of pupils - 39 (three Haileyburians secured maximum possible 45 points, of only 144 pupils to achieve this globally). Higher Education 99%: Oxbridge - 6%; Russell Group - 64%; Overseas - 14% Special Educational Needs: Dyslexia Extra-curricular: The choice and range of opportunities pupils have at Haileybury is enormous, be it in the arts, sport, activities or clubs: sailing, rowing, horse-riding, rugby, football, hockey (with our second all-weather surface opening shortly we have, arguably, the best hockey facilities in Hertfordshire), lacrosse, netball, swimming, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Model United Nations, charity and community action and much more is on offer. The school hosts world-class visiting performers and speakers. Music at Haileybury is exceptional. Notable Achievements and Alumni: Currently have pupils in the Team GBR Olympic Sailing Development Squad; in the U19 England Lacrosse squad; in the England U15 Hockey squad and National Independent Schools Football Association U18 Girls team. U18 Rugby Sevens (boys) are reigning Hertfordshire champions. Chamber Choir are semi-finalists in 2013 BBC Songs of Praise Choir of the Year. Clement Attlee, Prime Minister; Alan Ayckbourn, playwright; Luisa Baldini, BCC Correspondent; Jonathan Band, First Sea Lord & Chief of Naval Staff; Dom Joly, comedian and journalist; Quentin Letts, journalist; Stephen Mangan, actor; Jamie George and Chris Wyles, professional rugby players (both currently at Saracens); Pippa Wicks, business leader. Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those entering the school at 11+, 13+ and 16+. For further details please contact our Registrar, Iona Hutchinson.
Open Mornings: 13+ and 16+ Saturday 18th May 2013; 11+ Thursday 23rd May Please reserve places via our website or by contacting the Registrar
www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH EAST Berkhamsted Preparatory School
Berkhamsted, HP4 3YP berkhamstedschool.org
Kingshott School kingshottschool.com see Advertisement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bishop’s Stortford College
Little Acorns Montessori School
Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2PJ
bishops-stortford-college.herts.sch.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bushey, WD23 2ES
littleacorns-montessori.org Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Charlotte House Prep School
Lochinver House School
charlottehouseprepschool.co.uk
lochinverhouse.herts.sch.uk
Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Potters Bar, EN6 1LW
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Edge Grove
Lockers Park
edgegrove.com
lockerspark.herts.sch.uk
Radlett, WD25 8NL Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Egerton Rothesay School
Lyonsdown School
eger-roth.co.uk
lyonsdownschool.co.uk
Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
francishouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School Elstree, WD6 3AF habsboys.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls Elstree, WD6 3BT habsgirls.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Haileybury College Hertford, SG13 7NU
haileybury.com see profile listing Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Haresfoot Preparatory School Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ haresfoot.hert.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Heath Mount School Hertford, SG14 3NG heathmount.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Howe Green House School Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 7UF
howesgreenhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Shenley, WD7 9BG
Gender / Ages: girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: 900 Type: Day, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day from £2,565 per term Prep: Day from £4,330 per term Fees: Senior: Day from £5,220 per term Flexi Boarding from £60 per night Full Boarding from £8,590 per term Typical class size: Prep – 18, Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 8 Faith: Church of England Entrance procedure: St Catherine’s Entrance Examination
Merchant Taylors’ School Northwood, HA6 2HT mtsn.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Northwood Prep
Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW northwoodprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Princess Helena College Hitchin, SG4 7RT
School Philosophy: Situated 3 miles south of Guildford in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Catherine’s provides an all-round, outstanding education for girls. Examination results are always impressive. Small classes, dedicated teachers and high expectations of the girls ensure excellent academic provision. The School is proud of its exceptional levels of pastoral care afforded each individual girl, underpinned by a very popular and well-established House system. Girls can board on a full or weekly basis from 11. Close proximity to London and excellent transport routes makes weekly boarding a very popular option with busy working families. During the week your daughter can take advantage of the superb facilities and supervised prep, leaving the weekend free to spend at home with family.
princesshelenacollege.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Purcell School of Music Bushey, WD23 2TS purcell-school.org
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
Queenswood School Hatfield, AL9 6NS
queenswood.org see Advertisement
Academic Record: A Level: A*/A - 91%; GCSE: A*/A - 92%; IGCSE - 90%, Higher Education (%): Overall: 100%; Oxbridge: 17%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 93%, Special Educational needs: Mild
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
The Royal Masonic School for Girls
Extra-curricular: We offer a huge raft of extra-curricular activities. Girls have access to exceptional facilities including a multipurpose sports hall, fitness suite and indoor pool. The auditorium has superb acoustics for music and drama.
Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk see Advertisement
Notable Achievements and Alumni: Juliet Stevenson, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood, actors; Francine Stock, Radio Journalist; Davina McCall, TV personality; Elinor Goodman, Political Journalist; UA Fanthorpe, Poet; Fay Maschler, Food Critic; Zena Skinner, TV Cook & Food Writer; Prof Carys Bannister, neuro-surgeon.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
St Albans High School for Girls
immanuelcollege.co.uk
stahs.org.uk
St Albans, AL1 3SJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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Open Days: Thursday 14th March 2013, Monday 29th April 2013, from 9.30am Please book a place with the Registrar s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Key facts
manorlodgeschool.com
Immanuel College Bushey, WD23 4EB
T: 01483 893363 (main) 01483 899609 (admissions) W: stcatherines.info Head Teacher: Mrs Alice Phillips MA (Cantab) Admissions: Mrs Judy Corben E: schooladmissions@stcatherines.info
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Manor Lodge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0DF
New Barnet, EN5 1SA
Francis House Preparatory School Tring, HP23 4DL
St Catherine’s, Bramley
Hitchin, SG4 7JX
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From Alice to Zahra an adventure for every girl.
SOUTH EAST
What will your daughter’s story be? +44 (0)1923 725337 www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk The Royal Masonic School for Girls Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 4HF www.independentschoolparent.com
Registered Charity No. 276784
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 69
SOUTH EAST St Albans High School for Girls Preparatory
Stanborough School
stahs.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wheathampstead, AL4 8DJ Prep • Day • Girls
Watford, WD25 9JT spsch.org
St Albans School
Stormont School
st-albans.herts.sch.uk
stormont.herts.sch.uk
St Albans, AL3 4HB
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Potters Bar, EN6 5HA Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
tringpark.com See AdvertiSement
St Christopher School stchris.co.uk
St Columba’s College St Albans, AL3 4AW
stcolumbascollege.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
St Edmund’s College Ware, SG11 1DS
stedmundscollege.org See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Tring, HP23 5LX
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Twinkle Stars Montessori Barnet, EN5 1JE
twinkle-stars.co.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Westbrook Hay
Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RF westbrookhay.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
St Francis’ College
York House School
st-francis.herts.sch.uk
york-house.com See AdvertiSement
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
St Hilda’s School
Harpenden, AL5 2ES
sthildasharpenden.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
St Hilda’s School
Bushey, WD23 3DA
sthildas-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s In The Park School
Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LX
Rickmansworth, WD3 4LW Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ISLE oF WIGHT
Ryde School
Ryde, Po33 3BE
rydeschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
ashfordschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Margaret’s School
Ashford School
stmargaretsbushey.co.uk
ashfordschool.co.uk
Bushey, WD23 1DT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
St Martha’s
Chislehurst, BR7 5ES
st-marthas.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Sherrardswood School Welwyn, AL6 0BJ
sherrardswood.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
A Round Square School close to A2/M25 and only 17 minutes by high speed rail from London with full, weekly and flexi boarding available
babingtonhouse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
International Baccalaureate Diploma offered in Sixth Form
Beechwood Sacred Heart School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD
‘There’s more in you than you think’
beechwood.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Benenden School
stanboroughprimary.org.uk
benenden.kent.sch.uk
For more information contact Admissions: T: +44 (0)1474 823371 E: enquiries@cobhamhall.com W: www.cobhamhall.com
Cranbrook, TN17 4AA Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Girls
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Saturday 16th March 2013 9.30am—12.30pm
Babington House School
Stanborough Primary and Nursery School Watford, WD25 0DQ
OPEN MORNING
Ashford, TN24 8PB Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Hadley Wood, EN4 0NJ
Independent Boarding and Day School for Girls aged 11 to 18 years
Ashford, TN23 3DJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjosephsinthepark.co.uk
Cobham Hall
KENT
Ashford Friars Preparatory School
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SOUTH EAST
ADMISSIONS OPEN MORNING
SATURDAY 2 MARCH 2013
FOR YEAR 7, YEAR 9 AND SIXTH FORM ENTRY Christ’s Hospital is a unique and totally remarkable independent school. You’ve really got to see it to believe it.
CHRIST’S HOSPITAL AN INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL RIGHT IN THE HEART OF SUSSEX.
Behind the outstanding architecture, the worldclass facilities and the electric atmosphere, you’ll find pupils from all walks of life achieving and exceeding their potential. Our Open Mornings are designed to give you a flavour of what CH is really like and to meet pupils and staff. Full details are available by visiting the School’s website or by contacting the Admissions team. T 01403 246555 E fjd@christs-hospital.org.uk W christs-hospital.org.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
Christ’s Hospital, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 0LJ Registered Charity No. 1120090 spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 71
SOUTH EAST Bethany School
Farringtons School
bethanyschool.org.uk
farringtons.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Cranbrook, TN17 1LB Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bickley Park School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bromley, BR1 2DS
Fosse Bank School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
fossebankschool.co.uk
Hildenborough, TN11 8ND
Bromley, BR2 0BS
Gads Hill School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
gadshill.org
Photo: Hugo Burnand
bickleyparkschool.co.uk
Wellesley House
Chislehurst, BR7 6LR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
114 Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2DG
Bishop Challoner School bishopchallonerschool.com
Bromley High School Bromley, BR1 2TW
bromleyhigh.gdst.net Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Bronte Nursery
Gravesend, DA11 0HU brontenursery.co.uk
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bronte School
Gravesend, DA11 OHN bronteschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Canterbury Steiner School Canterbury, CT4 5RU
canterburysteinerschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
CATS College Canterbury Canterbury, CT1 3LQ catscollege.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cobham Hall
Cobham, DA12 3BL
cobhamhall.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Combe Bank School Sevenoaks, TN14 6AE combebank.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Derwent Lodge
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ somerhill.org
Prep • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rochester, ME3 7PA
Sevenoaks, TN13 3LJ
Hilden Grange School Tonbridge, TN10 3BX hildengrange.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Tonbridge, TN10 3BU
dcpskent.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Open Days: Saturday 27th April 10am to 12 noon Saturday 5th October 10am to 12 noon
hildenoaks.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Holmewood House School Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0EB
Brighton and Hove High School
holmewood.kent.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Junior King’s School Canterbury, CT2 OAY junior-kings.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kent College
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4AX kent-college.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Senior: Montpelier Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 3AT Junior: Radinden Manor Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 6NH
Kent College
Canterbury, CT2 9DT
T: Senior: 01273 280280 T: Junior: 01273 280200 E: enquiries@bhhs.gdst.net W: bhhs.gdst.net Head Teacher: Jennifer Smith Admissions: Liz Manning E: l.manning@bhhs.gdst.net
kentcollege.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
kentcollege.com
Cranbrook, TN17 3NP
School Philosophy: Wellesley House aims to open up a world of possibilities for each child. Academic excellence, a broad curriculum and the full boarding experience make Wellesley the perfect springboard to the UK’s top public schools, with up to a third of pupils gaining scholarships each year.
Hilden Oaks School & Nursery
dovercollege.org.uk
Dulwich Preparatory School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 7-13 years Total pupils: 144, boys 87, girls 57 Type: Day, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Prep: Day from £4,875, Weekly from £7,250, Full Boarding from £7,250 per term Entrance procedure: Non-selective. Meeting with Headmaster plus recent school reports. Scholarships and bursaries available.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Kent College Nursery, Infant & Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Key facts
granvilleschool.org
Dover College
Dover, CT17 9RH
T: 01843 862991 E: hmsec@wellesleyhouse.net W: wellesleyhouse.org Head Teacher: Simon O’Malley Admissions: Michelle Humphrys
The Granville Pre-Preparatory School
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 654 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Daily from £1,915 per term (EYFE accepted) Junior: Daily from £2,300-£2,600 Senior: Daily from £3665-£3735 per term Entrance procedure: See website for details
Canterbury, CT2 9AQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
School Philosophy: The school is highly successful in meeting its aims to provide a high quality, broadly based education for girls in a happy, stimulating and safe environment, supported by a strong pastoral system ISI Inspection Report 2011
King’s Rochester Preparatory School Rochester, ME1 1UB
Open Days: October and February – full details on the website
kings-rochester.co.uk
Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed s
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SOUTH EAST
Cobham’s World Class Girls’ School from Nursery to University
Early Years: boys & girls 2 - 4 Preparatory: girls 4 - 11
Open Day
Inspiring Young Learners... Creating Life Long Thinkers
Senior: girls 11 - 16 Sixth Form: girls 16-18
For a personal tour please call
Prep - 01932 869991 Senior - 01932 869990 Burwood House, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1HA headmaster@notredame.co.uk (Prep) headmistress@notredame.co.uk (Senior) www.notredame.co.uk Twitter: @NotreDamePrepUK
Tue 5th March 9.30 - 11.30am
Open Day
Wed 12th June 4.30 - 6.30pm
A name you can count on
Open Mornings 9 March & 11 May 2013 Contact Janie Jarman, Registrar T: 01730 711733 E: jjarman@bedales.org.uk Bedales Schools, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 2DG www.bedales.org.uk SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., under licence from Mattel Europa B.V., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. ©2012 Mattel, Inc. All rights reserved.
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spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 73
SOUTH EAST King’s Rochester Pre-Preparatory and Nursery
St Edmund’s School
kings-rochester.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Rochester, ME1 1RH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stedmunds.org.uk
King’s Rochester Senior School
St Joseph’s Convent School
kings-rochester.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Lawrence College
Rochester, ME1 1TE
King’s School
Canterbury, CT1 2ES kings-school.co.uk
Gravesend, DA12 1NR sjcps.org
Ramsgate, CT11 7AE
slcuk.com see profile listing
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lorenden Preparatory School Faversham, ME13 0EN lorenden.org.uk
St Lawrence College Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
slcuk.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk
St Michael’s Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Co-Ed
Mead School
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SN meadschool.info
saintronans.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Sevenoaks Preparatory School
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Northbourne Park School Pre-Prep and Nursery Deal, CT14 0NJ
northbournepark.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rochester Independent College Rochester, ME1 1XF
rochester-college.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU sevenoaksschool.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Solefield Preparatory School Sevenoaks, TN13 1PH solefieldschool.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Rose Hill School
somerhill.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wye, TN25 5EZ
russellhouseschool.co.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 387, boys 230, girls 157 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: Daily from £1770 Pre-Prep: Daily from £3315 Prep: Daily from £4865, Weekly from £6690 per term Entrance procedure: There is no entrance examination for children joining the school at aged three. For older pupils seeking admission, tests are used to assess the pupils’ suitability for the school. Main entry points are Nursery, Year 3 and Year 7
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sackville School
steephill.co.uk
Longfield, DA3 7BG
Hildenborough, TN11 9HN
•Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St David’s College
Sutton Valence Preparatory School
stdavidscollege.com
svs.org.uk
School Philosophy: High quality teaching, excellent pastoral care and outstanding facilities underpin the unique and nurturing family atmosphere at Feltonfleet, where every child is encouraged to attain high standards in their learning, develop confidence in their abilities and adopt a positive attitude towards learning, living and leading. The school’s recent ISI Inspection Report highlights the school’s excellence in all areas of educational provision.
Maidstone, ME17 3RF Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Open Days: Sat 2nd March, Sat 11th May, Sat 28th Sept, 9.30am-12noon s
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Key facts
springgroveschool.co.uk
Steephill School
West Wickham, BR4 0QS
T: 01932 862 264 E: office@feltonfleet.co.uk W: feltonfleet.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Alastair G Morrison Admissions: Mrs Sue Lewin E: admissions@feltonfleet.co.uk
Spring Grove School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
sackvilleschool.co.uk
Byfleet Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1DR
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SY
Sevenoaks, TN14 5QU
Feltonfleet School
theprep.org.uk
Somerhill
Russell House School
Open Days: Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd March 2013, 9.30am-12noon
Sevenoaks, TN15 0JU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
rosehillschool.co.uk
School Philosophy: Cranmore, one of Surrey’s leading independent boys prep schools, offers an unrivalled academic focus plus outstanding sports and music teaching and facilities that encourage the fulfilment of individual potential.
Hawkhurst, TN18 5DJ
Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB
northbournepark.com
Gender / Ages: boys 2 1/2-13 years and girls, 2 1/2-4 years Total pupils: 470, boys 460, girls 10 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: from £1,095 (3 mornings) Junior: £3,345 per term, Senior: £4,025 per term
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The New Beacon
Deal, CT14 0NW
Key facts
stmichaels.kent.sch.uk
Saint Ronan’s
Northbourne Park School Prep
T: 01483 280340 E: admissions@cranmoreprep.co.uk W: cranmoreprep.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Michael Connolly BSc BA MA MEd Admissions: Mrs Helen Perry
Otford, TN14 5SA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
newbeacon.org.uk
Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AT
Ramsgate, CT11 7AF
Marlborough House School Cranbrook, TN18 4PY
Cranmore School
Canterbury, CT2 8HU
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SOUTH EAST
Q
Open mornings on Wednesday 6 March and Saturday 18 May 2013
ueenswood
Private tours arranged throughout the year Scholarships and bursaries available
A leading boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, in a beautiful 120-acre estate close to London
Tel. 01707 602500
www.queenswood.org Shepherd’s Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 6NS Queenswood is a registered charity (311060) dedicated to girls’ education
time
discover to
Creating time for each and every pupil to develop, grow, enjoy and achieve their full potential.
Find out more at: DiscoverEastbourneCollege.co.uk
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SOUTH EAST Sutton Valence School
Carrdus School
svs.org.uk
carrdusschool.co.uk
Maidstone, ME17 3HL Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
Tonbridge School
Chandlings School
tonbridge-school.co.uk See AdvertiSement
chandlings.org.uk
Tonbridge, TN9 1JP
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Walthamstow Hall
Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL
walthomstow-hall.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Walthamstow Hall Junior School
Sevenoaks, TN13 3LD
walthomstow-hall.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Wellesley House
Broadstairs, CT10 2DG wellesley.kent.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
West Lodge School
Oxford, Ox1 5ND
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Christ Church Cathedral School Oxford, Ox1 1QW cccs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Cokethorpe School Witney, Ox29 7PU
Cothill House
Abingdon, Ox13 6JL Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
Wallingford, Ox10 9HT cranfordhouse.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
doverbroecks.com Senior • Day • Co-Ed
wickhamcourt.org
Oxford, Ox2 6Jx
West Wickham, BR4 9HW
d’Overbroeck’s College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
doverbroecks.com
Abingdon Preparatory School frilford, Ox13 5Nx
abingdon.org.uk/prep Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Abingdon School
Abingdon, Ox14 1DE abingdon.org.uk
Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
Bellerbys College, Oxford Oxford, Ox2 0DJ
Oxford, Ox2 6SS
dragonschool.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
ferndale Preparatory School faringdon, SN7 7Jf
ferndaleschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Greene’s Tutorial College Oxford, Ox1 1BP
greenes.org.uk See profile liSting 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
T: 01372 462737 E: admin@milbournelodge.co.uk W: milbournelodge.co.uk Headmaster: Stephen Ilett Admissions: Helen Winder - Registrar
Oxford, Ox3 7PB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Bloxham School
Headington School
bloxhamschool.com See AdvertiSement
headington.org
Chesterton, Ox26 1UY
43 Arbrook Lane, Esher, Surrey kt10 9Eg
Headington Preparatory School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bruern Abbey School
Milbourne Lodge
Dragon School
headington.org See AdvertiSement
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Open Days: Saturday 11th May, 9.30am-12 noon
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
bellerbys.com
Banbury, Ox15 4PE
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.
Oxford, Ox2 6Hx
Wickham Court School
OxfORDSHiRE
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 2-13 years Total pupils: 270, boys 146, girls 124 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £512 Pre-Prep: Day from £2,560 Prep: Day from £4,940, Full Boarding from £6,480 per term
Cranford House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Boys
Key facts
cothill.net
d’Overbroeck’s College
somerhill.org
T: 01580 880413 E: office@vinehallschool.com W: vinehallschool.com Head Teacher: Mr Richard Follett Admissions: Bridget de Havilland
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
westlodge.org.uk
Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ
Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5JL
cokethorpe.org.uk
Sidcup, DA15 7DU
Yardley Court Boys Prep School
Vinehall School
Banbury, Ox17 2BS
key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 180 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep: £3,200-£3,330 Prep: £3,660-£3,990 per term Scholarships and Bursaries available Entrance procedure: Admissions test to Prep School
Oxford, Ox3 7TD
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
School Philosophy: At Milbourne Lodge we pride ourselves on our traditional values, combined with a modern and energetic outlook. We are ambitious for all our pupils and believe in setting the bar high whether it be in the classroom, on the sports field or in the creative arts.
Kingham Hill School
Chipping Norton, Ox7 6TH kinghamhill.org.uk See AdvertiSement
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Open Days: One per term, please see school website for details s
bruernabbey.org
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Boys 13 - 18 Boarding and Day
OPEN MORNINGS 2013 Saturday 9th March at 10.15am
t
Saturday 11th May at 10.15am
No need to book
Scholarships & Bursaries available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ For further information or an individual appointment please contact Admissions: (01732) 304297 or e-mail: admissions@tonbridge-school.org
www.tonbridge-school.co.uk
12ISP
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 Magdalen College School
St Hugh’s
mcsoxford.org
st-hughs.co.uk
Oxford, OX4 1DZ
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
The Manor Preparatory School Abingdon, OX13 6LN manorprep.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys • Co-Ed
Moulsford Preparatory School Moulsford, OX10 9HR moulsford.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boys
New College School Oxford, OX1 3UA
newcollegeschool.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Our Lady’s Abingdon Junior School Abingdon, OX14 2HB olab.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Shiplake College
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW shiplake.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
Sibford School
Banbury, OX15 5QL sibford.oxon.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
summerfields.com
oxfordhigh.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Oxford Tutorial College
Banbury, OX16 9UR
tudorhallschool.com See AdvertiSement
Windrush Valley School Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Oxford, OX2 6JR
wychwoodschool.org See profile liSting
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
SURREY
Abingdon, OX14 2HR radley.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Rupert House School
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BN ruperthouse.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Rye St Antony
Oxford, OX3 0BY ryestantony.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
St Clare’s, Oxford Oxford, OX2 7AL stclares.ac.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Edward’s Oxford Oxford, OX2 7NN
stedwards.oxon.sch.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Helen & St Katharine Abingdon, OX14 1BE shsk.org.uk
St. Mary’s School
Aberdour School
Tadworth, KT20 6AJ
aberdourschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ACS Cobham International School Cobham, KT11 1BL acs-schools.com
94 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks SL9 8JQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
T: 01753 883370 E: office@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk W: stmarysschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Jean Ross Admissions: Mrs Chris Pearcey E: registrar@st-marys.bucks.sch.uk
ACS Egham International School Egham, TW20 0HS
Key facts
acs-schools.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Gender / Ages: girls, 3-18 years Type: Day Fees: Nursery: from £1,240 Pre-Prep: from £1,240 Prep: from £1,240-£3,700 Senior: from £4,300-£4,496 per term Entrance procedure: Entry at 7+, 11+ and 16+ by assessment examinations. Entry in other years by arrangement – please contact the registrar for details
Aldro School
Godalming, GU8 6AS
aldro.org See AdvertiSement Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
School Philosophy: St. Mary’s is a warm vibrant school where your daughter will be helped to develop her confidence and her individual talents, to stretch herself and achieve the best that she can.
Amesbury School
Hindhead, GU26 6BL amesburyschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
78 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Open Days: held in March and October and will be posted on the school website. s
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Open Days: Fri 1st March, 9:30am-12noon. Sat 18th May, 9:30am-12noon. Please email registrar@gayhurstschool.co.uk to book your place.
Wychwood School Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Radley College
School Philosophy: At Gayhurst our aim is to bring out the best in every child by focussing on individual talents and supporting them to achieve their full potential. Since becoming co-educational in 2008, Gayhurst has built a reputation as a family school, providing first class co-education in Gerrards Cross.
windrushvalleyschool.co.uk
Oxford, OX1 4HT otc.ac.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 Total pupils: 331, boys 300, girls 31 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: from £23.96-53.92 per session Rec – Year 3: from £3,167-£3,733 per term Years 4-8: £4,024 per term Entrance procedure: Please contact registrar@gayhurstschool.co.uk for details
Tudor Hall
Ascott-under-Wychwood, OX7 6AN
Oxford, OX2 6XA
Key facts
Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
olab.org.uk
Oxford High School
T: 01753 882690 E: registrar@gayhurstschool.co.uk W: gayhurstschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr A J Sims Admissions: Mrs F Knight
Oxford, OX2 7EN
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8RJ
Summer Fields
Our Lady’s Abingdon Senior School Abingdon, OX14 3PS
Gayhurst School
Faringdon, SN7 8PT
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH EAST
• Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Founded in 1645 Cheam is one of the oldest Prep Schools in the country • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Set in 100 acres of beautiful countryside, for sporty, outdoor loving, energetic types • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Cheam is the perfect school for children to spend their formative years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Outstanding academic performance – 68 scholarships in the last 5 years • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities • • Very strong sport, music, drama and an exhaustive list of extra-curricular activities
• Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8) Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8) • • Co-Ed day and boarding from 3-13 (Weekly or Flexi boarding available from age 8)
registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Email:Email: registrar@cheamschool.co.uk registrar@cheamschool.co.uk Web: Web: www.cheamschool.com Web:www.cheamschool.com www.cheamschool.com Tel: 01635 Tel: 268242 01635 268242 Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD Cheam School, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 8LD
Thornton College School for Girls Independent Day and Boarding School for girls aged 4-16 - specialists in weekly boarding Between Milton Keynes and Buckingham
Join the winning team! Thornton College is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK offering an outstanding all-round education. To find out more about a Thornton education for your daughter please contact Mrs Claire Ballantyne on 01280 812610.
www.thorntoncollege.com www.independentschoolparent.com
Thornton College exists to provide education. Charity number 247358
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SOUTH EAST Barfield School
Collingwood School
barfieldschool.com
collingwoodschool.org.uk
Farnham, GU10 1PB 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
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Coworth-Flexlands School Woking, GU24 8TE
coworthflexlands.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Boys
Dorking, RH5 6LQ
Cranleigh Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
cranleigh.org See AdvertiSement
belmont-school.org
Bishopsgate School Englefield, TW20 0YJ
bishopsgate-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Box Hill School
Dorking, RH5 6EA boxhillschool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bramley School
Tadworth, KT20 7ST bramleyschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Cambridge Tutors College Croydon, CR0 5SX ctc.ac.uk
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cranleigh, GU6 8QH
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
cranleigh.org
caterhamprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Caterham School
Caterham, CR3 6YA
caterhamschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Leatherhead, KT24 6AT cranmoreprep.co.uk See profile entry
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
South Croydon, CR2 8YB croydonhigh.gdst.net
South Croydon, CR2 6DA
Cumnor House School for Girls Purley, CR8 3HB
cumnorhouse.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Cumnor House School, Treetops Nursery South Croydon, CR2 6DH cumnorhouse.com
charterhouse.org.uk
Oxshott, KT22 OQQ
Danes Hill Pre-Prep
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
daneshillschool.co.uk
Danes Hill School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
daneshillschool.co.uk
clfs.surrey.sch.uk
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 500, boys 290, girls 210 Type: Day, Boarding Fees: Nursery: from £37.50 per day Prep: Day from £2,099, Boarding from £6,905 Senior: Day from £5,090, Boarding from £9,188 per term Entrance procedure: Visit, report. Scholarships at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Downsend
Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ
School Philosophy: Exceptional modern and traditional facilities set in a spacious campus offering a modern, forward-thinking approach to education, a broad curriculum and outstanding sporting excellence. The school prides itself on academic success, traditional values, a calm environment and a friendly and welcoming ambience.
downsend.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Claremont Fan Court School
Duke of Kent School
claremont-school.co.uk
dukeofkentschool.org.uk
Ewhurst, GU6 7NS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
80 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Senior School Open Week begins Monday 4th March Individual visits at any time by appointment s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
T: 01843 572931 E: ah@slcuk.com W: slcuk.com Head Teacher: Mr Antony Spencer (from April 2013) Admissions: Ms Alison Hall
Oxshott, KT22 OJG
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Esher, KT10 9LY
Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Tadworth, KT20 5QZ
Ashstead, KT21 1ET
St Lawrence College
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Godalming, GU7 2DX
City of London Freemen’s School
Open Evening: Thursday 9th May 2013, Open Morning: Saturday 21st September 2013
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
chinthurstschool.co.uk
School Philosophy: Our philosophy is a simple one. We teach children that full involvement in a wide range of intellectual, creative, sporting and cultural activities sharpens the mind and deepens one’s sense of identity and purpose. But we also place emphasis on valuing the needs and aspirations of others.
Croydon High School
Charterhouse
Chinthurst School
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 530, boys 360, girls 170 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £6,080-£6,400, Weekly from £8,140-£8,590, Flexi Boading from £35 per night. Full Boarding from £8,140-£9,030 per term Entrance procedure: 11+ by our own entrance examinations, 13+ by Common Entrance, 16+ by predicted GCSE results and interview
Cranmore School
cumnorhouse.com
Caterham, CR3 6YB
Key facts
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
canburyschool.co.uk
Caterham Preparatory School
T: 01256 862201 E: info@lordwandsworth.org W: lordwandsworth.org Head Teacher: Fergus Livingstone Admissions: Mary Hicks E: admissions@lordwandsworth.org
Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ
Cumnor House School for Boys
Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TB
Cranleigh School
Canbury School
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7LN
Lord Wandsworth College
Wallington, SM6 0BD
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SOUTH EAST
Set in 40 acres of stunning Surrey countryside, less than 50 minutes from London
Open Morning Saturday 2nd March 2013 10am – 12 noon (last tours at 11.30 a.m.) A Co-educational Day, Weekly/Flexi Boarding Prep School, 7-13 years Entry points at 7+ and 11+ and intervening years if places available. For further information please contact Fiona Bundock Tel: 01483 542051 Email: fmjb@cranprep.org Cranleigh Preparatory School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QH www.cranprep.org
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SOUTH EAST Dunottar School for Girls
Hampton Court House
dunottarschool.com
hamptoncourthouse.co.uk
Reigate, RH2 7EL
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Edgeborough School
Haslemere Preparatory School
edgeborough.co.uk
haslemereprep.co.uk
Farnham, GU10 3AH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Elgin Nursery
Croydon, CR0 6XA elginnursery.co.uk
Haslemere, GU27 2JP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Hawley Place School Camberley, GU17 9HU hawleyplace.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Elmhurst School
The Hawthorns
elmhurstschool.net
hawthorns.com
South Croydon, CR2 7DW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Englefield Green Montessori
Hazelwood School
egmos.com
hazelwoodschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Epsom College
Hoe Bridge Pre-Prep and Preparatory School
epsomcollege.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ewell Castle School
homefield.sutton.sch.uk
feltonfleet.co.uk see profile entry 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
Greenacre School for Girls
Sutton, SM1 2TE
Hurtwood House School Dorking, RH5 6NU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
International School of London, Surrey Woking, GU22 8HY islschools.org/surrey
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
kesw.org see Advertisement
Woking, GU22 7TP
greenfield.surrey.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Guildford High School Guildford, GU1 1SJ
guildfordhigh.surrey.sch.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Hall Grove School Bagshot, GU19 5HZ hallgrove.co.uk
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nr Godalming, GU8 5SG
T: 01189 879 600 E: admissions@leightonpark.com W: leightonpark.com Head Teacher: Nigel Williams Admissions: Rachael Bolding
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 6PY
Key facts
kgs.org.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 480 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Daily £5,253-£6,184, Weekly Boarding £7,056-£8,290, Flexi Boarding £38.87–£45.50/night, Full Boarding £8,024-£9,438 Entrance procedure: Years 7-10 - Entrance tests which take place in the January preceding September entry. Sixth Form - No entrance tests, interview by the Head of Sixth Form or a senior member of staff. International students - Entrance tests at their current school, or through an agent, and interview (via Skype)
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kingswood House School Epsom, KT19 8LG
kingswoodhouse.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Laleham Lea School Purley, CR8 3JJ
School Philosophy: For over 100 years the values of peace, integrity, equality and simplicity have guided the students and community of Leighton Park School. Our ethos promotes high academic standards, a richly diverse extra-curricular programme and an emphasis on mutual respect, individual responsibility and integrity.
lalehamlea.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
halstead-school.org.uk
lanesborough.surrey.sch.uk
Lanesborough School Guildford, GU1 2EL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
82 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Open Days: 19th March, 14th May, 11th June. Annual Open Morning in October. s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire RG2 7ED
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Halstead Preparatory School for Girls Woking, GU21 4EE
Leighton Park School
hurtwoodhouse.com
King Edward’s School
Greenfield
Open Days: Sat 2nd March 2013 and 18th May 2013, 10am-12noon Contact Mrs Rebecca Farha, Registrar to reserve your place
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Banstead, SM7 3RA
greenacre.surrey.sch.uk
School Philosophy: Heathfield is a leading girls’ full boarding school where every girl excels due to the School’s outstanding pastoral care, academic provision and sense of traditional community spirit.
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boys • Co-Ed
Cobham, KT11 1DR
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 200 Type: Full Boarding Fees: Form I & II £9,629, Form III – UVI £9,997 per term Entrance procedure: Assessment and Interview
hoebridgeschool.co.uk
Homefield Preparatory School
Feltonfleet School
Key facts
Old Woking, GU22 8JE
Ewell, KT17 2AW ewellcastle.co.uk
T: 01344 898342 E: registrar@heathfieldschool.net W: heathfieldschool.net Head Teacher: Mrs Jo Heywood BSc (Hons) Kingston, PGCE (Kingston) Admissions: Mrs Rebecca Farha
Oxted, RH8 0QU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Epsom, KT17 4JQ
London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8BQ
Redhill, RH1 4QJ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Egham, TW20 0UE
Heathfield School
Leatherhead, KT8 9BS
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SOUTH EAST
Hugh found his spark in the library.
Individual tuition in all subjects and major foreign languages in England, abroad, and online. With a reputation for excellence Bloxham School offers a supportive and stimulating environment that allows every pupil to discover their talents in a wide range of subjects and activities.
020 7927 6200
enquiries@carfax-tutors.com
Finding the spark in every child
www.carfax-tutors.com
Co-Educational, Day and Boarding from ages 11-18
LONDON • OXFORD • MONACO • DUBAI
Call: 01295 724 301 Email: registrar@bloxhamschool.com www.bloxhamschool.com
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Boarding in a top state school for £4,340 per term. l l l l
Boarding and Flexi Boarding for boys and girls aged 7-18 Huge range of extra-curricular sports and activities Excellent academic results Convenient location in 260 acres of parkland near Reigate, Surrey
OPEN MORNINGS
Sat 16th March and Sat 18th May 9.00 - 10.30am Gatton Park Reigate Surrey RH2 0TD www.raa-school.co.uk 01737 649001
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SOUTH EAST The Larks
Oakhyrst Grange School
the-larks.co.uk
oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk
Oxted, RH8 0AA Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Lingfield Notre Dame
Oakwood School
lingfieldnotredame.co.uk
oakwoodschool.org.uk
Lingfield, RH7 6PH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Purley, CR8 2AN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bagshot, GU19 5HZ
Old Palace of John Whitgift School Junior
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk
Little Grove Pre-School littlegrove.co.uk
Longacre School
Guildford, GU5 0NQ
longacre.surrey.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Lyndhurst School
Camberley, GU15 3NE lyndhurstschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Manor House
Little Bookham, KT23 4EN manorhouseschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Marymount International School
South Croydon, CR2 7YN
Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Old Palace of John Whitgift School Senior Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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
parkhillschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Parkside
Cobham, KT11 3PX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Priory Preparatory School Banstead, SM7 2AJ
priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Reed’s School
Cobham, KT11 2ES reeds.surrey.sch.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys • Girls
reigategrammar.org
moonhallcollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Reigate, RH2 0QS
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Reigate St Mary’s Preparatory and Choir School Reigate, RH2 7RN
reigategrammar.org
Moon Hall School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
moonhallschool.co.uk
Ripley Court School
Nr Dorking, RH5 6LQ Prep • Day • Co-Ed
More House School
Ripley, GU23 6NE ripleycourt.co.uk
Farnham, GU10 3AP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PB
morehouseschool.co.uk
Notre Dame School Cobham, KT11 1HA
notredame.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Rokeby
rokebyschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Rowan School
Cottesmore School · Buchan Hill · Pease Pottage · West Sussex · RH11 9AU 01293 520648
Esher, KT10 0PJ
rowan.surrey.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
84 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
www.cottesmoreschool.com s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Leigh, RH2 8RE
Open Morning, Junior School: Wednesday 17th April - 9.30am-11.30am. Open Evenings, Junior School: Thursday 27th June - 6.30pm-8.30pm, 12:39 Page 1 Friday 28th June - 9.30am-11.30am. Open Evening, Senior School: None at present
Godalming, GU7 2RH
Reigate Grammar School
Moon Hall College
School Philosophy: Our Lady of Sion School aims to help young people of all faiths to reach their highest potential in a caring atmosphere. Each boy and girl is encouraged to develop through all aspects of the school curriculum.
parkside-school.co.uk
Englefield, TW20 0QT miltonhall.co.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-19 years Total pupils: 494, boys 259, girls 235 Type: Day Fees: Reception, Years 1&2: £2,225 Years 3-6: £2,685 Years 7&8: £3,390 Years 9-11: £3,465 per term Years 12&13: termly fees, £250 administration charge; this is a one off payment for the sixth form
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7SH
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
micklefieldschool.co.uk
Key facts
Park Hill School and Nursery
priorsfieldschool.com See AdvertiSement
Reigate, RH2 9DU
T: 01903 228638 (admissions) E: admissions@sionschool.org.uk W: sionschool.org.uk Headmaster: Mr Michael Scullion J.P. M.A B.Ed.
oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk
Prior’s Field
Micklefield School
Gratwicke Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4BL
Croydon, CR0 1AX
Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 7PE marymountlondon.com See AdvertiSement
Our Lady of Sion School
Caterham, CR3 6AF
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SOUTH EAST
WALTHAMSTOW HALL S e v e n o a k s K e n t
Open Morning Thursday 14th March 2013 10.00am - 12.00 noon “Thriving girls’ day school. 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.” “Top flight Science teaching” “Particularly strong History department” “Plenty of debate, discussion and interaction from early on – work in a team with teachers” “Wonderful Art and Textiles rooms” “Inspirational new Director of Music” “Sport popular” “Girls get involved in everything” The Good Schools Guide, September 2012
For information on Admissions please call our Registrar on 01732 451 334 or go to www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk
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www.piperscorner.co.uk
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spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 85
SOUTH EAST Rowan Preparatory School Upper
St Ives School
rowan.ucst.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
Esher, KT10 0LX Prep • Day • Girls
Royal Alexandra & Albert School Reigate, RH2 0TD
raa-school.co.uk See AdvertiSement Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Royal Grammar School Guildford, GU1 3BB rgs-guildford.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Royal Russell School Croydon, CR9 5BX royalrussell.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Haslemere, GU27 2ES
Ashford, TW15 3DZ
stjamesboys.co.uk See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
St John’s School
Leatherhead, KT22 8SP
stjohnsleatherhead.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Teresa’s School Dorking, RH56ST
stteresasschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Seaton House School
rydeshill.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
shrewsburyhouse.net
St Catherine’s School Guildford, GU5 0DF
stcatherines.info See profile entry Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
St Christopher’s Nursery and Pre-Prep 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
Prep • Day • Boys
Esher, KT10 9EA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chertsey, KT16 9BN
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
TASIS The American School in England Thorpe, TW20 8TE
stgeorgesweybridge.com
surbitonhigh.com
“Good, better, best; Never let it rest; Till your good is better; And your better best”
Surbiton, KT6 4SP Prep • Day • Boys
Surbiton High School
Kingston-Upon-Thames, KT1 2JT surbitonhigh.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Girls
St Hilary’s School
Sutton High School
sthilarysschool.com See AdvertiSement
suttonhigh.gdst.net
EXPLORE • ENCOURAGE • EDUCATE
Sutton, SM1 2AX
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
86 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1RZ
s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.sthilarysschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Surbiton High Boys’ Preparatory School
Godalming, GU7 1RZ
Saturday 2nd March • 10am-12.30pm Wednesday 8th May • 10.30am-12noon
New Malden, KT3 5DP
St George’s College
st-georges-college.co.uk
OPEN DAY
england.tasis.com
thestudyschool.co.uk
Weybridge, KT13 8NL
Boys 2-7 • Girls 2-11
swps.org.uk
saintedmunds.co.uk
St George’s College
IAPS Preparatory Day School
Sir William Perkin’s School
The Study School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Hilary’s School
shrewsburylodge.com
St Edmund’s School
Weybridge, KT15 2QS
Scholarships and Bursaries available call 01323 636831 for details
Charity Commission Reference No 307072
Shrewsbury Lodge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
• Termly Open Mornings • Excellence in Education • International in flavour, Global perspective
Surbiton, KT6 6RL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hindhead, GU26 6BH
Mini MoHo Nursery For boys and girls 2 to 4 years Pre-Prep & Junior School For girls 4 to 11 years Senior School and Sixth Form For girls 11 to 18 years
seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk
Shrewsbury House Preparatory School
st-andrews.woking.sch.uk
Inspiring women of the future
Sutton, SM2 5LH
Woking, GU21 4QW
St Andrew’s School
TASTER DAYS AVAILABLE
St James Senior Boys’ School
Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery Guildford, GU2 8BP
Tel: 01323 644144 www.moirahouse.co.uk
stiveshaslemere.com
registrar@sthilarysschool.com • 01483 416551 www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH EAST Discovering and developing the talent in everyone
Selby Lowndes
“An outstanding and modern girls’ boarding school.”
Experts in Divorce, Family and Children law.
family law solicitors
ISI Inspection
To request a prospectus, arrange a visit or for further information please contact the Admissions Office admissions@tudorhallschool.com 01295 756276
“Superior judgement and robust negotiating skills” Chambers & Partners Legal Directory
Oxfordshire • Thames Valley • London
Free First Interview Fixed Fees Available
0845 521 2071 www.tudorhallschool.com Wykham Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9UR
A registered charity Reg No 1042783
www.slsfamilylaw.co.uk contact@slsfamilylaw.co.uk Selby Lowndes Solicitors LLP, 16 Market Square, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP
Pupils Flourishing BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Come and visit us Contact our admissions team to book your place at one of our termly open days or arrange an individual visit. Email admissions@headington.org or call 01865 759861
www.headington.org Headington School is a leading educational charity. Registered Charity No. 309678 (1942)
www.independentschoolparent.com
• Nursery and Prep School for girls aged 3-11 • Large grounds, playing fields and wooded area • One mile from Oxford city centre • After care available for all ages • Termly Open Afternoons
Kingham Hill is a thriving boarding and day school for girls and boys from 11-18yrs www.kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
Call +44 (0) 1608 658999 or email admissions@kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk to request a prospectus or arrange a visit. Kingham Hill School, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxon OX7 6TH
Join us at our next
OPEN DAY:
Saturday 18th May 11am – 2pm spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 87
SOUTH EAST Tormead School
Guildford, GU1 2JD
tormeadschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Westward School
Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE westwardschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woldingham School Woldingham, CR3 7YA
woldinghamschool.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Woodcote House
Windlesham, GU20 6PF
woodcotehouseschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
Yehudi Mednuhin School Cobham, KT11 3QQ
yehudimenuhinschool.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Montessori School Brighton, BH1 6FB
brighton-montessori.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton College Brighton, BN2 0AL
brightoncollege.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Brighton College Prep School Brighton, BN2 0EU
brightoncollege.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton College Pre-Prep School Brighton, BN2 5JF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Eastbourne College
SUSSEx - EAST
eastbourne-college.co.uk See AdvertiSement
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
Bricklehurst Manor
Eastbourne, BN21 4JY
Eastbourne Montessori School
eastbournemontessorischool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Brighton & Hove High School Junior School Hove, BN3 6NH bhhs.gdst.net
Nr Rye, TN31 6NL
frewencollege.co.uk
Fast Track to the Country
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Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Greenfields School
Forest Row, RH18 5JD greenfieldsschool.com
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lancing College Hove, BN3 6LU
lancingprep.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Lewes Old Grammar School Lewes, BN7 1xS
oldgrammar.e-sussex.sch.uk
Eastbourne, BN20 7TE
Outstanding co-education for 3 to 18 year olds
moirahouse.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
= One hour away from London = Quality education all week = Quality family time at the weekend = Accompanied rail travel on a Friday and Sunday
Newlands School
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Seaford, BN25 4NP
newlands-school.com See AdvertiSement Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
88 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Senior School 01227 763231 • Junior School 01227 762436 s
Nursery • Prep • Day • Girls
F: 020 8467 5442
Frewen College
Moira House Girls School
bhhs.gdst.net See profile entry
Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LRT: 020 8467 0256 www.farringtons.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton, BN1 3AT
Farringtons School
Exploration, Excitement, Achievement
Eastbourne, BN21 1NP
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton & Hove High School
Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 19
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wadhurst, TN5 7EL bricklehurst.co.uk
A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme withina supportive Christian environment.
brightoncollege.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ashdown House Preparatory School
Independent education within your reach
www.kentcollege.com www.independentschoolparent.com
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KING EDWARD’S SCHOOL WITLEY
YORK HOUSE SCHOOL Co-educational Preparatory Day School | 3 to 13 years
1553
2013 Open Days
A foundation for life
‘The pupils’ personal development is outstanding’
Thursday 7 & Saturday 9 March | 9.30am - 12pm
Independent Schools Inspectorate
Thursday 9 & Saturday 11 May | 9.30am - 12pm Enjoy a tour of the school set in 73 acres of Hertfordshire countryside and meet the Headmaster Mr Jon Gray. Bursaries available. IAPS School. Administered by Charitable Trust No. 311076
YORK HOUSE SCHOOL Sarratt Road, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire, WD3 4LW Tel: 01923 772395 Email: yhsoffice@york-house.com www.york-house.com
Open Morning
for 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry
8 March, 27 April, 16 May Call 01428 686735 or visit www.kesw.org
An independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18
OPEN DAYS Saturday 27th April 2013 9.30am - 2pm Saturday 28th September 2013 9.30am - 2pm We are an Independent Catholic Day and Boarding School for girls and boys aged 3-18 years offering: A stunning 400 acre, rural setting
Scholarships and bursaries available
Superb modern facilities
Nursery and Prep School on-site
An extensive bus service
All faiths and denominations welcome
For more information please call:
01920 824 247 Old Hall Green, Nr Ware, Hertfordshire SG11 1DS www.stedmundscollege.org www.independentschoolparent.com
Registered Charity No: 311073
“The quality of the pupils’ academic achievements is excellent.” ISI Report 2012
Where a great start is worth its weight in gold.
To book a private tour call 01444 483528 or email registrar@greatwalstead.co.uk we would love to show you around
www.greatwalstead.co.uk
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 89
SOUTH EAST Northease Manor School Lewes, BN7 3EY northease.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Roedean School
Copthorne Preparatory School
Our Lady of Sion School Senior
Sompting Abbots Preparatory School
copthorneprep.co.uk
sionschool.org.uk see profile listing
somptingabbotts.com
Copthorne, RH10 3HR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Worthing, BN11 4BL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Brighton, BN2 5RQ
Cottesmore School
Pennthorpe School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
cottesmoreschool.co.uk see Advertisement
pennthorpe.com
roedean.co.uk
Pease Pottage, RH11 9Au
Rudgwick, Nr Horsham, RH12 3HJ
Sacred Heart School
Prep • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk
Dorset House
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pulborough, RH20 1PB
Prebendal School
dorsethouseschool.com
Chichester, PO19 1RT
St Andrew’s Prep
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
prebendalschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
standrewsprep.co.uk
Farlington School
Seaford College
farlingtonschool.net
seaford.org
Wadhurst, TN5 6DQ
Eastbourne, BN20 7RP Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Aubyns School
Horsham, RH12 3PN
Brighton, BN2 7JN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Great Ballard
St Christopher’s School
greatballard.co.uk
staubynsschoolbrighton.co.uk
Chichester, PO18 OLR
Hove, BN3 4AD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Great Walstead School
stchristophershove.org.uk
St Leonards-Mayfield School Mayfield, TN20 6PH mayfieldgirls.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Haywards Heath, RH16 2QL greatwalstead.co.uk see Advertisement
Handcross Park School
skippershill.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Vinehall
Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL
vinehallschool.info see our profile listing Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
SuSSEx - WEST
Ardingly College
Nr Haywards Heath, RH17 6SQ
Haywards Heath, RH17 6HF handcrossparkschool.co.uk
Hurstpierpoint College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Flexi • Girls • Boys
Westbourne House School Chichester, PO20 2BH westbournehouse.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Windlesham House School Washington, RH20 4AY windlesham.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Slindon College
Arundel, BN18 0RH slindoncollege.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
Study Ballet, Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre or Commercial Music in Tring Park’s unique learning environment
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Co-educational boarding and day school from age 8-19
Lancing College
Scholarships available
Lancing, BN15 0RW
lancingcollege.co.uk see profile listing
Lavant House School
Brambletye School
lavanthouse.org.uk
Chichester, PO18 9AB
East Grinstead, RH19 3PD
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Oakwood School
Broadwater Manor School
oakwoodschool.co.uk
Chichester, PO18 9AN
Worthing, BN14 8Hu
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Christ’s Hospital School
Our Lady of Sion School Junior
christs-hospital.org.uk see Advertisement
sionschool.org.uk see profile listing
Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
towers.w-sussex.sch.uk
shorehamcollege.co.uk
Fine academic education to GCSE, A Level and BTEC
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Horsham, RH13 0LJ
Steyning, BN44 3TF
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6YW
hppc.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
broadwatermanor.co.uk
The Towers Convent School
Shoreham College
Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JS
ardingly.com see Advertisement
brambletye.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Mayfield, TN20 6HR
Petworth, Gu28 0NB
Sompting, BN15 OAZ
Worthing, BN11 1RE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
90 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
OPEN DAY
27 JUNE 2013
www.tringpark.com/opendays
www.tringpark.com info@tringpark.com or tel. 01442 824255 Registered charity no. 1040330 Photo by Brian O’Carroll
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SOUTH EAST
If you would like to attend an Open Morning, to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact the Admissions Manager on 01483 409019 or email: admissions@aldro.org
Aldro, Lombard Street, Shackleford, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6AS www.aldro.org
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Open Morning 15 June 2013 10.00am - 12.30pm
Aldenham School (11-18) Entry for Boys & Girls at 11+, 13+, 16+
Aldenham Prep School (3-11) Entry for Boys & Girls at 3+, 4+, 7+
An excellent all round education
Aldenham School, Elstree, Herts WD6 3AJ T 01923 858122 www.aldenham.com
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SOUTH WEST
South West
The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Devon
Gloucestershire
Somerset
1
8 Badminton school
Dorset
Cheltenham
12 Monkton Combe school 13 prior park College
2 3 4 5 6
Stroud
14 The Downs school
10 Beaudesert park school
Tewkesbury
15 King’s school Bruton
Tiverton
Bristol
Blundell’s school
9 Cheltenham College
Blandford Forum
Bryanston school Clayesmore school Hanford school Knighton House st Mary’s school
Wiltshire
Bath
Calne
Bristol
Devizes
20 st Margaret’s preparatory 21 st Mary’s Calne 22 Dauntsey’s school
Bruton
Marshfield
23 sABis international school
Crewkerne
11 Bredon school
Marlborough
16 perrott Hill school
24 Marlborough College
Street
Wimborne
Salisbury
17 Millfield school
7 Canford school
25 godolphin school 26 sandroyd school
Taunton
18 King’s College Taunton 19 Queen’s College
11 9
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 10
Cardiff
14
Bristol
23
8
12
13
22
20 21
24
WILTSHIRE Warminster
18 19 1
DEVON Exeter
SOMERSET
15
17 16
DORSET Dorchester
25 26 2 3 4 5 6
7 Bournemouth
CORNWALL Plymouth Truro
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DEVON
Elizabeth College
Blundell’s School
elizabethcollege.gg
blundells.org See PROFILe eNTRY
Guernsey, GY1 2PY
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 Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Michael’s Preparatory School Jersey, JE2 7UG
stmichaelsschool.je Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Exeter College
victoriacollege.je
Exeter, EX2 4NS
Jersey, JE1 4HT
Exeter School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
exeterschool.org.uk
CORNWALL
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Penzance, TR18 4JR
Tavistock, PL19 0HZ
GEMS Bolitho School
Kelly College
bolithoschool.co.uk
kellycollege.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Polwhele House School
Kelly College Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Roselyon School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
kingsleyschoolbideford.co.uk
Launceston, PL15 8HN stjosephscornwall.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
St Piran’s School Hayle, TR27 4HY stpirans.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Truro High School for Girls Truro, TR1 2HU trurohigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Truro School
Truro, TR1 1TH truroschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-11 years Total pupils: 220, boys 98, girls 122 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: Daily from £25.96 (morning session), Weekly from £227.15 (5 full days), Termly from £1,558 per term Pre-Prep: from £2,834-£3,134 per term Prep: from £3,317-£3,650 per term Typical class size: Prep – 16-18 Main exit schools: Dauntsey’s, St Mary’s Calne, Prior Park College, Monkton Combe, Kingswood, King Edward’s Bath, The Royal High Bath, Cheltenham Ladies College, Downe House Faith: Christian Motto: Providing the best possible education Entrance procedure: Taster Days, School Report, Head’s Interview and Skills Assessment
kellycollegeprep.com
Kingsley School
St Joseph’s School
Key facts
Tavistock, PL19 0JS
Par, PL24 2HZ
roselyonschool.com
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
exe-coll.ac.uk
6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
polwhelehouse.co.uk
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF
Exeter, EX4 4JS
Victoria College
Truro, TR4 9AE
St Margaret’s Preparatory School, Calne
Tiverton, EX16 4DN
Bideford, EX39 3LY
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!
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Maynard School Exeter, EX1 1SJ maynard.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Mount House School Tavistock, PL19 9JL
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.
mounthouse.devon.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Plymouth College
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.
Plymouth, PL4 6RN
plymouthcollege.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Plymouth College Prep Plymouth, PL1 3JL
plymouthcollege.com Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Truro School Prep
St Christopher’s School
Notable Achievements and Alumni: 3rd Millennium Learning Award for ICT. Eco Schools Green Flag. Sing Up Gold Award. Award winning Chamber Choir.
truroprep.com
st-christophers.devon.sch.uk
Open Days: 7th March and 10th October 2013, 9.30am-12noon
Truro, TR1 3QN
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Totnes, TQ9 6PF
www.independentschoolparent.com
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St Mary’s Shaftesbury
School Philosophy: St Mary’s offers a highly supportive environment in which girls thrive academically and socially. The pastoral care is outstanding and there is a very real warm and friendly welcome and sense of community about the whole school. Whilst being forward thinking in approach, there is a strong commitment to traditional values with every girl inspired to reach her potential and achieve a fulfilling and all round education. The school’s mission and ethos is based on ‘all that a girl is and could become’. All talents are nurtured and girls leave as happy, self-confident and successful individuals.
Academic Record: 2012, St Mary’s achieved success in all areas, particularly at A Level with 94% of leavers gaining places at their first choice university.
St Mary’s School, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9LP
Extra-curricular: St Mary’s has an excellent reputation for ‘Value Added’; girls are given every opportunity to develop new skills and take on new challenges through a varied programme of clubs, societies and weekend activities. Sport, music, art and drama are all flourishing.
T: 01747 857111 E: registrar@st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk W: st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Richard James Admissions: Mrs Sally Awdry
Key facts
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 Total pupils: 320 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Day from £5,242, Full Boarding from £7,645 Main feader schools: All Hallows, Broomwood Hall, Chafyn Grove, Farleigh, Finton House, Hanford, Knighton House, Leadenhall, Port Regis and Sandroyd. Faith: Catholic Entrance procedure: Own Entrance Exam day at beginning of January
Open Days: Saturday 11th May and Saturday 5th October 2013
Leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 years Set in 55 acres of Dorset countryside Excellent reputation for providing an all-round education and outstanding pastoral care Scholarships at 11+ 13+ and 16+
“Progress at A Level is exceptional” “Relationships between the pupils and staff are of the highest quality.” ISI 2011
Open Day - Saturday 11th May 2013
Please visit www.st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk for more details Alternatively please contact admissions on 01747 857111 to arrange a personal visit - all welcome www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH WEST St John’s International School
Bryanston School
stjohnsdevon.co.uk
bryanston.co.uk See PROFILe eNTRY
Sidmouth, EX10 8RG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Margaret’s School Exeter, EX2 4TS stmargarets-school.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Peter’s School
Nr Exmouth, EX8 5AU stpetersprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Canford School
Wimborne, BH21 3AD canford.com See AdveRTISemeNT
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Castle Court School Wimborne, BH21 3RF castlecourt.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Shebbear College
Clayesmore School
shebbearcollege.co.uk
clayesmore.com See AdveRTISemeNT
Shebbear, EX21 5HJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stover.co.uk
dumpton.com
Wimborne, BH21 7AF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Trinity School
hanfordschool.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT
Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
International College, Sherborne School
westbuckland.devon.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
DORSET
Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery Poole, BH14 OJU
montessorieducation.co.uk/ ashleycross Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bay Tree Montessori Bournemouth, BH9 1JA
montessorieducation.co.uk/baytree Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School Poole, BH14 9JY
bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, BH5 2DY
bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk
Sherborne, DT9 4EZ sherborne-ic.net
Senior • Boarding • Co-Ed
Knighton House
Blandford, DT11 0PY
knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk See PROFILe LISTINg
School Philosophy: St Mary’s is committed to providing an education that will challenge and inspire its pupils, as well as helping them to achieve fantastic public examination results. As well as being noted for academic excellence, St Mary’s is renowned for outstanding pastoral care. The school is small by design and it is a close and caring community where every girl is known and cared for as an individual. Every girl has a Tutor, and in the Sixth Form a Director of Study, to support and guide her through every aspect of school life; from organisational skills and subject choices through to university application.
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls • Co-Ed
Leweston School
Sherborne, DT9 6EN leweston.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Academic Record: In 2012, the girls continued their strong performance in maths and the sciences with A*-A grades across the board in Chemistry, Physics and Further Maths A Levels. The overwhelming majority of the girls got into their first choice university and achieved or exceeded their personal aims. At GCSE, St Mary’s recorded its best ever performance: more than four in five GCSEs (85%) were awarded A*-A grades and over 70% of the girls gained eight or more A*-A grades. Moreover, an amazing one in four girls achieved full marks in at least one of their GCSE subjects.
Milton Abbey School
Nr Blandford, DT11 0BZ miltonabbey.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Park School
Bournemouth, BH8 9BJ
Extra-curricular: Girls compete at a national level in several major sports. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is very popular. 80% play musical instruments and the school has an award-winning Chamber Choir. Drama productions transfer to the London stage and the Edinburgh Fringe and the department boasts a unique relationship with RADA.
parkschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA portregis.com
Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bournemouth Montessori Centre
St Mary’s School
Bournemouth, BH1 1RP
Gender / Ages: girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 335 Type: Day, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day £7,667, Full Boarding £10,500 per term Typical class size: Senior – 15, Sixth Form – 9 University Destinations: 14% to Oxbridge in 2012, 20% in 2011 Faith: Church of England Entrance procedure: Registration followed by Taster Day and Entrance Day (pre-assessment and interviews), places conditional on Common Entrance or school examination. Sixth Form entry: registration followed by interview, reports and sometimes written papers, places conditional on GCSE results.
Blandford, DT11 8HN
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Barnstaple, EX32 0SX
Key facts
Hanford School
trinityschool.co.uk
West Buckland School
T: 01249 857200 W: stmaryscalne.org Head Teacher: Dr Felicia Kirk BA (University of Maryland), MA (Brown University), PhD (Brown University) Admissions: Mrs Julie Dillon/Mrs Sarah Pennington E: admissions@stmaryscalne.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dumpton School
Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0DF
Blandford, DT11 8LL
Stover School
Newton Abbot, TQ12 6QG
St Mary’s Calne
Blandford Forum, DT11 OPX
Notable Achievements and Alumni: The Ski Team were named Best British Unregistered Team at the British Schoolgirls’ Ski Races 2012. Girls have been awarded places with the National Youth Theatre and the National Children’s Orchestra. Pupils compete internationally in showjumping, dressage and eventing. London 2012 Gold medalist Laura Bechtolsheimer, journalist Chloe Fox, Dame Suzi Leather, author Eva Rice
Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP
st-marys-shaftesbury.co.uk See PROFILe LISTINg & AdveRTISemeNT
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
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Open Days: Saturday 20th April, 18th May, 21st September, 16th November. Individual visits are also available throughout the term. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the school or see the website for more information. s
bournemouthmontessori.co.uk/ nursery
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH WEST
The sky’s the limit at Queen’s Junior and Senior
Open Day Monday 6th May 9.30 to 12 noon If you are looking for a warm and friendly school of excellence with small class sizes and outstanding pastoral care then come and visit Queen’s College Taunton on Monday 6th May. Set amongst a stunning campus with excellent facilities, some of the top A Level results in the South West and a dynamic Headmaster who makes it his business to know and support every single pupil; this is a leading school you should visit.
For more information contact admissions@queenscollege.org.uk
01823 272559
www.queenscollege.org.uk
Clayesmore Clayes for your child “Caring, happy and successful across all ability levels” The Good Schools’ Guide
OPEN MORNING 2nd MARCH 2013 10am-12.30pm Just call to arrange a visit at any time (including Saturdays) and discover more about our excellent boarding and day education.
Prep 01747 813203 or Senior 01747 812122 www.clayesmore.com
Good transport links from London www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH WEST Sherborne Preparatory School
Bredon School
sherborneprep.org
bredonschool.org see Profile listing
Sherborne, DT9 3NY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sherborne School
Sherborne, DT9 3AP sherborne.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Sherborne School for Girls Sherborne, DT9 3QN sherborne.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Sunninghill Preparatory School Dorchester, DT1 1EB sunninghillprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Talbot Heath School Trust Ltd
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • 6th Form • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bristol Grammar School Bristol, BS8 1SR
bristolgrammarschool.co.uk 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
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Cheltenham College Junior School
Thornlow Preparatory School Weymouth, DT4 0SA thornlow.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Willow Lodge Montessori School and Baby Nursery Poole, BH16 6JE
willowlodgeschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Yarrells School
cheltenhamcollege.org see advertisement
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP cheltladiescollege.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
cliftoncollegeuk.com/upper Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Clifton College Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
cliftoncollegeuk.com/prep
Bristol, BS8 3HE
Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cheltenham, GL53 7PX angeldaynursery.co.uk
Clifton High School
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk 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 Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Dean Close School
beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk see Profile listing
deanclose.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Berkhampstead School Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
berkhampsteadschool.co.uk
Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
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 125 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.
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dean Close Preparatory School Cheltenham, GL51 6QS deanclose.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Open Days: Saturday 9th March and 18th May 2013 11am-2pm s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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.
Bristol, BS16 1BJ
Beaudesert Park School Stroud, GL6 9AF
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.
Bristol, BS8 3JD
Badminton School Bristol, BS9 3BA
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.
Bristol, BS8 3JH
Cheltenham, GL50 2NY
Angel Day Nursery
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 11-16 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
The Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Clifton College
airthrie-school.co.uk
Key facts
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
yarrells.co.uk
Airthrie School
T: 01225 891841 (main) 01225 891028 (admissions) E: sisuk@sabis.net W: sisuk-sabis.net Head Teacher: Mr David Bryson, BSc (Hons) PGCE NPQH Admissions: Ms Deborah McAllister E: admissions@sisuk-sabis.net
Cheltenham, GL53 7AB
Upton, BH16 5EU
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Ashwicke Hall, Marshfield, Wiltshire SN14 8AG
cheltenhamcollege.org see advertisement
Bournemouth, BH4 9NJ talbotheath.org
SABIS International School UK
Nr Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH WEST
Biologist Singer Swimmer millfieldprep.com/everyfield
Dauntsey’s School
“Dauntsey’s is ... Fab”
West Lavington Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 4HE
The Good Schools Guide
Please join us at our next Open Morning on Saturday 11th May at 10am Leading Independent Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls 11-18 years Thriving Boarding Community Excellent Academic Results info@dauntseys.org 01380 814500
www.independentschoolparent.com
www.dauntseys.org
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SOUTH WEST The Downs School
St Edward’s Senior School
thedownsschool.co.uk see profile listing
stedwards.co.uk
Bristol, BS48 1PF
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fairfield School Bristol, BS48 3PD
fairfieldschool.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cheltenham, GL53 8EY
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tockington Manor Bristol, BS32 4NY
tockingtonmanorschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hatherop Castle Preparatory School
Westonbirt School
hatheropcastle.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Cirencester, GL7 3NB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hopelands School
Stonehouse, GL10 2AD
Tetbury, GL8 8QG
westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk
Stonehouse, GL10 2JQ wycliffe.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s School
SOMERSET
hopelands.org.uk
Gloucester, GL1 2BG thekingsschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kitebrook House
Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP kitebrookhouse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Co-Ed
Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital
All Hallows Preparatory School Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF
allhallows.somerset.sch.uk Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bridgwater College Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ bridgwater.ac.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bristol, BS8 1JX
Bruton School for Girls
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
brutonschool.co.uk
qehbristol.co.uk
The Red Maids’ Junior School Bristol, BS9 4DP
redmaids.bristol.sch.uk Prep • Day • Girls
The Red Maids’ School
Bruton, BA10 0EG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Chilton Cantelo School Yeovil, BA22 8BG
chiltoncanteloschool.co.uk
Bristol, BS9 3AW
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Clevedon Montessori School
redmaids.bristol.sch.uk
Redland High School for Girls Bristol, BS6 7EF
redlandhigh.com
Clevedon, BS21 7RR
clevedonmontessorischool.co.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Downside School
Rendcomb College
downside.co.uk
Bath, BA3 4RJ
Cirencester, GL7 7HA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Hazlegrove
The Richard Pate School
hazlegrove.co.uk
rendcombcollege.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rose Hill Westonbirt School
King Edward’s Pre-Prep and Nursery School
rhwestonbirt.co.uk
kesbath.com
Tetbury, GL8 8QG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Edward’s Junior School
King Edward’s School
stedwards.co.uk
kesbath.com
10.00 a.m. arrival Please contact us to reserve your place Co-educational day & boarding: ages 13 –18 telephone: 01823 328204 admissions@kings-taunton.co.uk www.kings-taunton.co.uk
Bath, BA2 6HU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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A Woodard School
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Saturday 4th May
Bath, BA1 4AQ
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cheltenham, GL53 6NR
B E PA RT O F THE FUTURE
Yeovil, BA22 7JA
Cheltenham, GL53 9RP richardpate.co.uk
OPEN DAY
Wycliffe School
www.independentschoolparent.com
SOUTH WEST
Open Morning Saturday 18 May 2013
“Rare to find such an outstanding boarding school... Buzzes with confident, gregarious girls” Good Schools Guide Escorted train service from Salisbury to London Waterloo Educating girls from 2½ –18
admissions@godolphin.wilts.sch.uk
www.godolphin.org
QUALIT Y
+ EX CE LLE N CE “The quality of academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils are very well educated...they aim high and achieve well.” INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTORATE – OCTOBER 2012
kingsbruton.com
www.independentschoolparent.com
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SOUTH WEST King Edward’s Junior School
Perrott Hill
kesbath.com
perrotthill.com See AdvertiSement
Bath, BA2 6JA
Prep • 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
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prior Park College Bath, BA2 5AH
priorparkcollege.com See AdvertiSement
King’s Hall School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
kingshalltaunton.co.uk
Queen’s College
Taunton, TA2 8AA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s School, Bruton Bruton, BA10 0ED
kingsbruton.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kingswood Preparatory School
Taunton, TA1 4QS
queenscollege.org.uk See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
royalhighbath.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
The Royal High School Senior and Sixth
Bath, BA1 5RG
kingswood.bath.sch.uk 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
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Shapwick Prep Burtle, TA7 8NJ
shapwickschool.com Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Shapwick School
Nr Bridgwater, TA7 9NJ shapwickschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sidcot School
Monkton Prep
sidcot.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sunny Hill Preparatory School
Monkton Pre-Prep
brutonschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Monkton Senior Bath, BA2 7HG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
Taunton, TA2 6AD
tauntonschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wellington School
The Park School
Wells Cathedral School
parkschool.com
wellscathedralschool.com
Wells, BA5 2ST
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Open Days: Prep school: open week 6th–10th May from 9.30am each day. Senior school: personal visits always welcome. Please ring school for more details. s
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Notable Achievements and Alumni: Assessed as Outstanding overall and in all six categories in 2010/11 OFSTED report. Past and present students play sport at national and international level. Past pupils include Professor A V Hill (Nobel Prize winner), Sir Christopher Ondaaje (author), Vic Marks (cricketer and journalist), Michael Mates (politician), Ben Rice (author), Claire Marshall (journalist).
wellington-school.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Yeovil, BA20 1DH
Extra-curricular: Wide range of activities (intellectual, cultural and physical) from astronomy to zorbing, as well as Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and CCF
Wellington, TA21 8NT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
paragonschool.co.uk
Academic Record: A broad, challenging and stimulating range of academic subjects are offered, supported by a rich programme of lectures, conference and visits. GCSE: 55% A*- A, 94% A* - C; A level: 65% A*- B, 82% A* - C. 90% of pupils go onto higher education.
Taunton School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bath, BA2 4LT
Equal importance is placed on pastoral care and developing the whole person. The strong supportive friendships formed here, together with the intellectual, physical and cultural interests they develop at Blundell’s, provide pupils with skills for life.
Bruton, BA10 0NT
monktoncombeschool.com See AdvertiSement
Paragon School
School Philosophy: Blundell’s combines traditional values with the best of modern teaching methods and facilities. Academic excellence lies at the school’s heart and its strength is in the diversity of options which gives every pupil the chance to shine. Blundell’s also has a richly deserved reputation in sport, drama and music.
Winscombe, BS25 1PD
Bath, BA2 7ET
monktoncombeschool.com
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 783, boys 449, girls 334 Type: Day 3 – 11 years; day and boarding (weekly, flexi, full) 11 – 18 years Fees: Nursery: Daily £1795 per term Pre-Prep: Daily £2290 per term Prep: Daily from £3105 per term Senior: Daily from £4850 per term, Weekly from £7405 per term, Flexi Boarding from £5420 per term, Full Boarding from £8485 per term Typical class size: Prep - 16, Senior - 16, Sixth Form - 10 Main exit schools: Blundell’s School Faith: Church of England Motto: Pro Patria Populoque (For the country and the people) Entrance procedure: School exam, Common Entrance, Interview
royalhighbath.gdst.net
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bath, BA2 5JN
Key facts
Bath, BA1 5SZ
millfieldschool.com See AdvertiSement
monktoncombeschool.com
T: 01884 252543 W: www.blundells.org Head Teacher: Mrs Nicola Huggett MA (Oxon) Admissions: Mrs Tracy Frankpitt E: info@blundells.org
Bath, BA1 5ES
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Kingswood School
Blundell’s Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4DN
The Royal High School Junior and Nursery
Bath, BA1 5SD
kingswood.bath.sch.uk
Blundell’s School
Crewkerne, TA18 7SL
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SOUTH WEST
CANFORD BOARDING AND DAY ∙ CO-EDUCATIONAL ∙ 13-18
14th July to 3rd August 2013
“Canford School provides a very high quality of education for its pupils, who achieve excellent public examination results, exhibit exemplary attitudes to learning, and show outstanding commitment to their busy lives, in and out of the classroom.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate
For further information and to receive your copy of the 2013 Summer School brochure, please contact: 31 Oxbridge offers in the last 2 years 65% A*/A and 88% A*/B grades at A level 2012; 26% of all grades A*
T: 01225 835 353 E: reception@priorpark.co.uk www.thepriorfoundation.com 13-18 Boarding 11-18 Day HMC Established Co-educational Catholic Senior School
OPEN DOOR DAYS 11.30am - 1.30pm Friday 8 March 2013 Friday 3 May 2013
OPEN DAY Saturday 27th April 2013 9.30am - 1.00pm
T: 01225 310 837 E: paragon@priorpark.co.uk www.thepriorfoundation.com
Scholarships at 13+ and 16+ Bursaries may be worth up to 100%* of fees *(Means-tested)
3-11 IAPS Day Established Co-educational Christian Junior School
OPEN MORNINGS 9.30am - 11.30am Friday 3 May 2013 Friday 11 October 2013
Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AD 01202 847207 admissions@canford.com
www.canford.com
www.thepriorfoundation.com
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SOUTH WEST Wiltshire
st Francis school
Nr salisbury, sP3 4hl
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Appleford school applefordschool.org
Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Chafyn Grove school salisbury, sP1 1lr chafyngrove.co.uk
pewsey, sn9 5nT st-francis.wilts.sch.uk
st Margaret’s Preparatory school Calne, sN11 0DF
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dauntsey’s school
st Mary’s Calne
dauntseys.org See AdvertiSement
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Devizes, sN10 4he
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Godolphin Preparatory school
Marshfield, Nr Bath, sN14 8AG
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
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
salisbury Cathedral school salisbury, sP1 2eQ
salisburycathedralschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
sandroyd school
Acres of development potential for your child
salisbury, sp5 5QD sandroyd.org See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stepping stones Pre-Prep and Nursery school Marlborough, sN8 3Jt
steppingstonesschool.org.uk
leehurstswan.org.uk
Melksham, sN12 8Nt
salisbury, sP1 3BQ
stonar school
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
stonarschool.com
Marlborough College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
marlboroughcollege.org See AdvertiSement
Warminster school
Senior • 6th Form • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
warminsterschool.org.uk
swindon, sN6 6BA
125 years of preparing children for the top UK Public schools
sisuk-sabis.net See Profile liSting
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Meadowpark Nursery
Sandroyd
sABis international school
leehurst swan school
Marlborough, sN8 1PA
01725 516 264
Calne, sN11 0DF
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
salisbury, sP1 2rB
www.sandroyd.org
Warminster, BA12 8PJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
A Co-Ed Boarding and Day School for children aged 3 - 13
meadowparkschool.co.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Meadowpark school swindon, sN6 6DD
meadowparkschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pinewood school
shrivenham, sN6 8hZ pinewoodschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prior Park Preparatory school Cricklade, sN6 6BB
thepriorfoundation.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
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Bryanston
Blandford, Dorset DT11 0PX
T: 01258 452411 (main) 01258 484633 (admissions) W: bryanston.co.uk Head Teacher: Ms Sarah Thomas BA Admissions: Mrs Sue Birkill E: admissions@bryanston.co.uk
Key facts
The Summer Shows provide the public with a fantastic opportunity to view the innovative work produced by graduates from the Arts University Bournemouth. SHOWS Preparation for Higher Education Show An opportunity to view work from the Diploma in Art and Design Foundation Studies, Extended Diploma in Art and Design and Diploma in Photography courses. Tuesday 21st May – Tuesday 28th May Higher Education Show An opportunity to view work from all degree courses. Friday 21st June – Thursday 27th June
OPEN DAYS We are holding Open Days over our Summer Show period, providing the perfect opportunity to find out more about studying at the University. Preparation for Higher Education Open Days Saturday 25th May 11.00am – 4.00pm Higher Education Open Day Saturday 22nd June 9.30am – 4.00pm To book your place at an Open Day, visit aucb.ac.uk/opendays. Telephone: 01202 363367 Email: marketing@aucb.ac.uk aub.ac.uk
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Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown, Dorset, BH12 5HH
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 13-18 years Total pupils: 681, boys 393, girls 288 Type: Full Boarding, Day Fees: Full Boarding: £10,375 per term Typical class size: Senior – 14, Sixth Form – 9 Faith: Church of England but all faiths welcome Motto: Et nova et vetera Entrance procedure: Common Entrance, Interview
School Philosophy: It is a truism that education is what is left when you have forgotten what you were taught, but the key ingredients of a fine education do not change. At Bryanston they are about planting the roots of the child in the right soil, nurturing that child through the ups and downs of adolescence, feeding that child with brain, body and soul food, and encouraging them to be the person they can be. Education is not about moulding, nor are children end products. We believe that education is an exciting process, organic and ongoing; that pupils learn better actively, growing up in secure surroundings, than if passively taught; that to lead successful lives, at school and beyond, each needs to be prepared to give of his or her own talents and to value those of others. Our aim is that Bryanstonians will leave as well-balanced 18-year-olds, ready to go out into the wider world, to lead happy and fulfilling lives and to contribute, positively and generously. We believe a school can have no more joyful, dynamic ambition. Academic Record: GCSE: A*/A - 56%; A Level: A*/A - 48% Higher Education (%): Overall: 97%; Oxbridge: 5-10%; Russell Group/1994 Group: 68%; Overseas: 5% Extra-curricular: Extra-curricular activity at Bryanston is treated as carrying real significance for the full development of the pupil. We offer more than 100 different activities so that all pupils can find out what they are good at and what they are not so good at, and can learn from both alongside their friends. Notable Alumni: Sir Terence Conran; Jasper Conran; Sebastian Conran; Ben Fogle; Emilia Fox; Lucian Freud; Sir Howard Hodgkin; Nigel Barker; Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, former President of the Supreme Court; Frederick Sanger, double Nobel Laureate; Sir John Eliot Gardiner; Sir Mark Elder. Open Days: No open days but small group visits take place every week during term time.
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SOUTH WEST
Knighton House School
The Downs School
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 0PY
Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1PF
Key facts
Key facts
T: 01258 452065 E: enquiries@knighton-house.co.uk W: knightonhouse.dorset.sch.uk Head Teacher: Mrs Alison Tremewan BA ( Joint Hons) History and History of Art, Bristol University; PGCE Westminster College Admissions: admissions@knighton-house.co.uk Gender / Ages: boys and girls 3-7 years, girls 7-13 Total pupils: 120 Type: Day and Boarding: Full, Weekly, Flexi Fees: September ‘12 to July ‘13 Prep: Day from £4,037, Weekly from £6,898 MOD discounts available, Bursaries and Scholarships awarded Entrance procedure: by interview/visit
School Philosophy: As one of a tiny number of independent single sex prep schools for girls, Knighton’s aims are simple: to provide the best teaching allowing every child the opportunity to fulfill their potential, to blossom, flourish, gain confidence and be happy. Open Days: March and October 2013 Scholarship Day is held annually in February
A world~class education in the heart of Bristol
T: 01275 852008 E: office@thedownsschool.co.uk W: thedownsschool.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Marcus Gunn M.A.(Ed), P.G.C.E., B.A., I.A.P.S. Admissions: Mrs Alison Felton E: Alison@thedowns.avon.sch.uk Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 268, boys 167, girls 101 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep: termly from £2,970 Prep: termly from £4,590 Entrance procedure: Informal assessment Years 1-8
School Philosophy: Our aim is to nurture happy, well-rounded, accomplished children. We cherish childhood, we applaud gentleness and humility, we appreciate unaffected good manners and we embrace traditional values. We respect individuality, we encourage positive thinking and we admire success but most essentially quality of character is regarded equally as highly as achievement. Open Days: Monday 6th May 2013 9.30am-2.30pm
Perrott Perrott Hill Hill
Time and space for a full education Time and space for a full education
Open Morning Monday 6th May 2013 Badminton offers an education which nurtures intellectual curiosity and which is challenging and fun, leading to academic excellence as well as high performance in the arts, sport and extra-curricular activities. To find out more, contact our Admissions team. Badminton School, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. BS9 3BA T: +44 (0) 117 905 5271 E: admissions@badmintonschool.co.uk www.badmintonschool.co.uk
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Summer Term Open Mornings Friday 10th and Saturday 11th of May 2013 Please contact the school for information regarding Scholarships for 2014 Perrott Hill, North Perrott, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7SL Visit us at perrotthill.com or call us on 01460 72051
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HANFORD HANFORD HANFORD
Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13 Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13 Independent boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to 13
Open Morning Morning SaturdayOpen 16 March 9.45am to 1.00pm Open Morning Saturday 16 March 9.45am to 1.00pm Excellent academic results • Small classes
Saturday 16 March 9.45am to 1.00pm School ponies • Coach service to London Excellent academic results • Small classes Genuine atmosphere School ponies • family Coach service to London Excellent academic results • Small classes Genuine• family School ponies Coachatmosphere service to London Genuine family atmosphere Child Okeford, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8HN 01258Okeford, 860 219 Blandford, office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk Child Dorset DT11 8HN 01258 860 219 office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk www.hanfordschool.co.uk Child Okeford, Blandford, Dorset DT11 8HN 01258 860www.hanfordschool.co.uk 219 office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk www.hanfordschool.co.uk
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T: 01963 211010 E: admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk W: leweston.co.uk Head Teacher: Mr Adrian Aylward M.A. Oxon., PGCE Admissions: Mrs Chiara Damant
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys 2-11 years and girls 2-18 years Total pupils: 324, boys 18, girls 306 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day from £3,880, Weekly Boarding from £4,985, Full Boarding from £5,770 per term Entrance procedure: School Entrance Exam or Scholarship
School Philosophy: Situated in 46 acres of stunning Dorset parkland, Leweston offers an academic education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring... Visit us to find out more. Open Days: Mon 6th May 2013, Friday 4th Oct 2013, 9.45am-1pm
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www.facebook.com/sparkspage Registered charity number 1003825 (England and Wales), SCO39482 (Scotland)
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SOUTH WEST
Bredon School
Beaudesert Park School, Gloucestershire
Pull Court, Bushley, Nr Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6AH
Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF
Key facts
Key facts
T: 01684 293156 E: enquiries@bredonschool.co.uk W: bredonschool.org Head Teacher: Mr John Hewitt Admissions: Mrs Gemma Doyle
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: 225, boys 165, girls 60 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Boarding, Co-ed Fees: Lower School – Reception, Yr 1 & 2: Day from £2,015 Yr 3-6: Day from £2,870, Weekly from £5,905, Full Boarding from £6,060 Yr 7-9: Day from £4,200, Weekly from £7,515, Full Boarding from £7,675 Upper School – Yr 10-13 – Day from £5,470, Weekly from £8,420, Full Boarding from £8,580 per term Entrance procedure: Satisfactory school reports plus guest visit
School Philosophy: A small, nurturing school with unrivalled learning support for dyslexia and dyspraxia. Benefits from unusual facilities including a farm and a forest school, which allows children of all abilities to come alive, thrive and achieve more than they thought possible. Open Days: March 19th 10am-12noon, May 23rd 2pm-4pm
T: 01453 832072 E: enquiries@beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk W: beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk Head Teacher: James Womersley Admissions: Theresa Yates-Round Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 386, boys 204, girls 182 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: from £240 Pre-Prep: Day from £2,415 Prep: Day from £3,315, Weekly from £5,145 per term, Flexi Boarding £35.40 per night, N.B. All fees include lunch. Boarding and Flexi-Boarding fees include supper and breakfast Entrance procedure: Please email or telephone to arrange a visit
School Philosophy: A popular, well-sized, country school where children can really enjoy being children, whilst receiving a high achieving, academically aspiring education. Beaudesert’s 30 acre grounds, small class sizes and flexible approach to boarding and after-school care help make it a family-friendly choice. Open Days: Friday 15th March between 9.30am and 12noon, or at other times to suit
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Our new £3.2m Music Centre is now open Monkton Combe School, Bath BA2 7HG t: 01225 721133 e: admissions@monkton.org.uk monktoncombeschool.com
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EAST ANGLIA
East Anglia
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The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Essex
Norfolk
1
3 gresham’s school
Felsted
Felsted school
Saffron Walden
2 Friends’ school
King’s Lynn
NORFOLK
Holt
Suffolk
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Norwich
Thetford
Ipswich
4 Old Buckenham Hall
SUFFOLK 4
2
Felixstowe
1
Colchester
ESSEX Tewkesbury
Gresham’s
Friends’ School Saffron Walden
Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3EB
Cromer Road, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6EA
Key facts
Key facts
T: 01799 525 351 E: admissions@friends.org.uk W: friends.org.uk Head Teacher: Graham Wigley Admissions: Alison Stanbury
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 390, boys 203, girls 187 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly, Full Boarding Fees: Senior: Day from £5,075, Weekly Boarding from £6,375, Full Boarding from £6,915 per term Entrance procedure: Senior School places are offered based on entrance tests, interviews and reports
School Philosophy: Friends’ School is a Quaker School committed to giving children the confidence they need to achieve their best, from Nursery through to the Sixth Form within a lively and caring community. Open Days: Wednesday 13th March 9.30am-12noon Wednesday 22nd May 9.30am-12noon
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T: 01263 714 500 E: registrar@greshams.com W: greshams.com Head Teacher: Mr Philip John Admissions: Miss Georgie Barnes Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 839, boys 470, girls 369 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi, Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: from £30, term from £2,620 Pre-Prep: Day from £47.75, term from £2,620 Prep: Day from £5,240 per term, Flexi from £38 per night, Full Boarding from £6,875 Senior: Day from £7,240 per term, Full Boarding from £9,440 per term Entrance procedure: Visit Admissions section of website for details
School Philosophy: At Gresham’s it is our Mission to “Put the design, delivery and support of a rounded education at the heart of all we do”. Open Day: Monday 6th May 2013
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EAST ANGLIA CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Bellerbys College, Cambridge Cambridge, (Queens campus), CB2 1LU bellerbys.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies (CCSS) Cambridge, CB1 2JF ccss.co.uk
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cambridge International School Cambridge, CB1 8DW
cambridgeinternationalschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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
St Mary’s Senior School
Coopersale Hall School
Ilford Ursuline School
stmaryscambridge.co.uk
coopersalehallschool.co.uk
iups.org.uk
Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Sancton Wood School Cambridge, CB1 2EZ sanctonwood.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Epping, CM16 7PE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Crowstone Preparatory School
Littlegarth School
crowstoneprepschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Loyola Preparatory School
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8LH
Stephen Perse Pre-prep School
The Daiglen School
preprep.stephenperse.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Dame Bradbury’s School
Cambridge, CB23 8AH
Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech, PE13 1JX
wisbechgrammar.com Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5LG daiglenschool.co.uk
Saffron Walden, CB10 2AL damebradburys.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Whitehall School
Elm Green Preparatory School
whitehallschool.com
elmgreen.essex.sch.uk
Somersham, PE28 3EH Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ESSEX
Alleyn Court Preparatory School
Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PW alleyn-court.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Avon House Preparatory School
Woodford Green, IG8 0PN avonhouseschool.co.uk
Chelmsford, CM3 4SU
felsted.org See AdvertiSement Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Felsted School
Felsted, CM6 3LL
felsted.org See AdvertiSement
bancrofts.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
friends.org.uk See Profile liSting
Cambridge, CB2 7AD
Belmont Day Nursery
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
belmontdaynursery.com
The Leys School theleys.net
Woodford Green, IG8 0RF
Ilford, IG1 1YW
Saffron Walden, CB11 3EB
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
The Perse School
Gidea Park College
Braeside School for Girls
gideaparkcollege.co.uk
perse.co.uk
braesideschool.co.uk
Cambridge, CB2 8QF Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5SD
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
The Peterborough School
Brentwood Prep School
peterboroughhigh.co.uk
brentwoodschool.co.uk
Peterborough, PE3 6AP
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Faith’s School
Cambridge, CB2 8AG stfaiths.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s College School Cambridge, CB3 9AA sjcs.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Mary’s Junior School Cambridge, CB2 7EB
stmaryscambridge.co.uk
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Brentwood School
Brentwood, CM15 8EE brentwoodschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Chigwell School Chigwell, IG7 6QF
chigwell-school.org Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Colchester High School Colchester, CO3 3HD
colchesterhighschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Maldon Court School Maldon, CM9 4QE
maldoncourt-school.org Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
New Hall School
Chelmsford, CM3 3HS newhallschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loughton, IG10 4RA Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Park School for Girls Ilford, IG1 4RS
parkschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Raphael Independent School Hornchurch, RM 11 1XY raphaelschool.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Anne’s Preparatory School Chelmsford, CM2 0AW
stannesprep.essex.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Aubyn’s School
Woodford Green, IG8 9DU staubyns.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Romford, RM 2 5JR
St Cedd’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stcedds.co.uk
Gosfield School
Halstead, CO9 1PF
gosfieldschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Heathcote School
Chelmsford, CM2 0AR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Hilda’s School
Westcliff-on-Sea, SSO 8NE sthildasschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed • Girls
Danbury, CM3 4QB
St John’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjohnsschool.net
heathcoteschool.co.uk
Holmwood House Preparatory School
Billericay, CM12 0AR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Colchester, CO3 9ST
St Margaret’s Preparatory School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stmargaretsprep.com
holmwood.essex.sch.uk
Holmwood House School Nursery Colchester, CO6 4DX
holmwood.essex.sch.uk Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Halstead, CO9 1SE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Mary’s School
Colchester, CO3 3RB
stmaryscolchester.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
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Prep • Day • Girls
Brentwood, CM15 8EQ
loyola.essex.sch.uk
oaklandsschool.co.uk
Felsted, CM6 3JL
Friends’ School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5NH
Felsted Preparatory School
Bancroft’s School
kingsely.org
littlegarth.essex.sch.uk
Oaklands School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ely, CB7 4DB
Colchester, CO6 4JR
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
King’s Ely
Ilford, IG1 4QR
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EAST ANGLIA St Michael’s Preparatory School
Gresham’s Prep School Holt, NR25 6EY greshams.com
Thorpe House Langley Preparatory School
Moreton Hall Preparatory School
stmichaelsschool.com
Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
thlps.co.uk
moretonhallprep.org
Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2LP Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Nicholas School
Gresham’s School
Norwich, NR7 0EA
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
greshams.com See Profile liSting
Town Close House Prep School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
townclose.com
St Philomena’s Preparatory School
Hethersett Old Hall School
Old Harlow, CM17 0NJ saintnicholasschool.net
Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ stphilomenas.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Thorpe Hall School
Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3RD thorpehall.southend.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Trinity School
Brentwood, CM14 5TB trinityschool.ac
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Ursuline Preparatory School
Holt, NR25 6EA
Norwich, NR9 3DW
hethersettoldhallschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls• Co-Ed
Langley School
Norwich, NR14 6BJ langleyschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
New Eccles Hall School
Norwich, NR2 2LR
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wymondham College Wymondham, NR18 9SZ wymondhamcollege.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
barnardiston.com
Nr Haverhill, CB9 7TG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Widford Lodge
Norwich School
widfordlodge.co.uk
Nr Woodbridge, IP13 7AH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR1 4DD
norwich-school.org.uk
Culford School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
culford.co.uk
Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX
Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
notredameprepschool.co.uk
Newmarket, CB8 7AA
wgprep.co.uk
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
Beeston Hall School Cromer, NR27 9NQ beestonhall.co.uk
Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Glebe House School and Nursery Hunstanton, PE36 6HW glebehouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Gresham’s Pre-Prep School Holt, NR25 6BB greshams.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR2 3TA
Fairstead House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
fairsteadhouseschool.co.uk
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
St Nicholas House School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP9 2RX
royalhospitalschool.org Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Saint Felix School
Southwold, IP18 6SD stfelix.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP2 9DR
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
South Lee School
Framlingham College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woodbridge, IP13 9EY framcollege.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ipswich, IP9 1AZ
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Ipswich Preparatory School Ipswich, IP1 3QW
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT southlee.co.uk
Stoke College
Sudbury, CO10 8JE stokecollege.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Woodbridge School Woodbridge, IP12 4JH
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
thetgram.norfolk.sch.uk
ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk
112 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Royal Hospital School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
finboroughschool.co.uk
Ipswich School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stjos.co.uk
Thetford Grammar School Thetford, IP24 3AF
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk/ queenshouse
Stowmarket, IP14 3EF
ipswichhigh.gdst.net
taverhamhall.co.uk
Woodbridge, IP12 4NH
Finborough School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Norwich, NR8 6HU
Queen’s House Pre-Preparatory, Woodbridge School
St Joseph’s College
Ipswich High School for Girls
Taverham Hall Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
North Walsham, NR28 9AT stnicholashouse.com
theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk
orwellpark.co.uk
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
framcollege.co.uk/brandeston-hall
Woodford Green Prep School
Nr Beccles, NR34 7LG
Ipswich, IP10 0ER
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Old School Henstead
woodbridge.suffolk.sch.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chelmsford, CM2 9AN
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Orwell Park
Brandeston Hall
ursulineprepwarley.co.uk
obh.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Woodbridge, IP12 1DS
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
norwichhigh.gdst.net
Ipswich, IP7 7PH
The Abbey Preparatory
Norwich, NR2 2HU
Brentwood, CM13 3HR
Old Buckenham Hall School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Barnardiston Hall Preparatory
Norwich High School for Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
SUFFOLK
Nr Norwich, NR16 2NZ neweccleshall.com
Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BJ
Ipswich, IP1 3SG
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
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East Midlands
East Midlands
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Northamptonshire Brackley
Sheffield
DERBYSHIRE
1 Winchester House school
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Spratton
2 spratton Hall school
Rutland Oakham
3 Oakham school
LINCOLNSHIRE
Derby
Nottingham
RUTLAND LEICESTERSHIRE 3 Leicester
Birmingham Coventry
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 2
Northampton
BEDFORDSHIRE 1
Learning for life Boarding and day school for girls and boys 10 - 18 offering A Levels and the IB
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oakham.rutland.sch.uk 01572 758758
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East Midlands BEDforDShIrE
Bedford Girls’ School Bedford, MK42 0BX
bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Bedford Modern School Bedford, MK41 7NT bedmod.co.uk
repton School
ratcliffe College
Stamford Junior School
repton.org.uk
ratcliffe-college.co.uk
ses.lincs.sch.uk
Derby, DE65 6fh Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
S. Anslem’s School Bakewell, DE45 1DP sanselms.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bedford School
St Peter and St Paul
bedfordschool.org.uk
spsp.org.uk
Bedford, MK40 2TU
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
orchard School and Nursery Barton Le Clay, MK45 4rB orchardschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Chesterfield, S41 0Ef Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Wystan’s School repton, DE65 6GE stwystans.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
LEICESTErShIrE
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School
The Dixie Grammar School
pilgrims-school.info
dixie.org.uk
Bedford, MK41 7QZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
rushmoor School Bedford, MK40 2DL
rushmoorschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
fairfield Preparatory School Loughborough, LE11 2AE lesfairfield.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Andrew’s School
Grace Dieu Manor School
standrewsschoolbedford.com
gracedieu.com
Bedford, MK40 2PA
Thringstone, LE67 5UG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
DErByShIrE
Leicester, LE8 9fL
Barlborough hall School Chesterfield, S43 4TJ
barlboroughhallschool.co.uk
Leicester Grammar School
Tiny Tots Pre-School & Leicester International School Leicester, LE2 0AA
tinytotspre-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wellbeck - 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
Copthill School
leicesterhigh.co.uk
Littleover, DE23 4BX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Derby high School
Loughborough Grammar School
derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk
lesgrammar.org
Loughborough, LE11 2DU
Grantham Preparatory School Grantham, NG31 7Uf tgps.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Kirkstone house School Nr Peterborough, PE6 9PA
kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Lincoln, LN2 5rW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
St hugh’s School
Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TQ st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk
foremarke.org.uk
leshigh.org
saintjamesschool.co.uk
Mount St Mary’s College
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1Br
Nr Sheffield, S21 3yL msmcollege.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
manorhouseashby.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
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
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
northamptonhigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St James’ School
Manor house School
Witham hall
lincolnshiremontessori.co.uk
Stallingborough, DN41 8AJ
Loughborough high School Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Northampton high School
foremarke hall Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
ses.lincs.sch.uk
Lincolnshire Montessori
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Loughborough, LE11 2DU
Stamford, PE9 2BQ
ghschool.net
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Milton, DE65 6EJ
Stamford School (Boys)
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
lincolnminsterschool.co.uk
Derby Grammar School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Great houghton School
copthill.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Leicester, LE2 2PP
Stamford, PE9 2Lr
Stamford, PE9 3AD
leicestergrammar.org.uk
Leicester high School for Girls
Derby, DE23 3DT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Lincoln Minster School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
derbygrammar.co.uk
Leicester, LE7 4SG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Grimsby, DN34 4Sy
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Northampton, NN4 6UU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
oundle School
oundle, PE8 4Gh
oundleschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Pitsford School
Pitsford, NN6 9AX ngs-school.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Martin’s Preparatory School
St Peter’s School
stmartinsprep.com
st-peters.org.uk
Grimsby, DN34 5AA
Kettering, NN15 6DJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
ockbrook School
oLCS our Lady’s Convent School
Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stamford high School (Girls)
Spratton hall School
ockbrooksch.co.uk
olcs.leics.sch.uk
ses.lincs.sch.uk
sprattonhall.com See Profile liSting
ockbrook, DE72 3rJ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
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Stamford, PE9 2LL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Northampton, NN6 8hP Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loughborough, LE11 2DZ
East Midlands Wellingborough School
Salterford House School
wellingboroughschool.org
salterfordhouseschool.co.uk
Wellingborough, NN8 2BX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Winchester House School Brackley, NN13 7AZ
winchester-house.org See Profile liSting Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
NoTTINGHAMSHIRE
Dagfa School Nottingham
Nottingham, NG14 6NZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Trent College
Nottingham, NG10 4AD trentcollege.net
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
Nottingham, NG9 2FU
Worksop College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
wsnl.co.uk
dagfaschool.notts.sch.uk
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
Worksop, S80 3AP
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Worksop College Preparatory School, Ranby House Retford, DN22 8HX wsnl.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
RUTLAND
Highfields School
Brooke Priory School
highfieldsschool.co.uk
brooke.rutland.sch.uk
Newark, NG24 3AL
oakham, LE15 6QW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hollygirt School
oakham School
hollygirt.co.uk
oakham.rutland.sch.uk See AdvertiSement
Nottingham, NG3 4GF Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Lovell House Infant School Nottingham, NG7 4DX
nottinghamhigh.co.uk/ lovell-house-infant-school Prep • Day • Boys
Nottingham Girls’ High Junior School
Winchester House School
oakham, LE15 6DT
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
44 High Street, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13 7AZ T: 01280 702483 E: office@winchester-house.org W: winchester-house.org Head Teacher: Mr Mark Seymour Admissions: Mrs Helen Odell E: heleno@winchester-house.org
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-13 years Total pupils: 307, boys 199, girls 108 Type: Day, Weekly, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £491-£2,440, Pre-Prep: Day from £3,070 Prep: Day from £4,225, Weekly from £5,575 per term, Flexi Boarding from £41.65 for one night per week Entrance procedure: Non-selective
School Philosophy: The leading pre-prep and preparatory school on the Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire borders offering an outstanding breadth of opportunities. We build the confidence to take opportunities, encouraging each child to lift their eyes and aspire. Open Days: Lent Term: whole School Saturday 16th March 2013 Summer Term: whole School Saturday 18th May 2013
Spratton Hall School Spratton Hall School
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
Smith Street, Spratton, Northampton, Northampto Smith Street, Spratton, Northants NN6 8HP
T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com T: 01604 847292 E: office@sprattonhall.com W: sprattonhall.com W: sprattonhall.com Head Teacher: Mr Stephen Player MA Head Teacher: Mr SJ Player Admissions: Amanda Fleming-Jones E: afj@sprattonhall.com Spratton Hall provides all pupils with a true prepera next stage of education focusing on academic achie Key facts supplemented by excellent music, drama, art and s
Nottingham, NG1 4JB
nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nottingham High School Nottingham, NG7 4ED nottinghamhigh.co.uk
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years OPEN Day: Fri 28 Sept 2012, 10.00am-12.0 Total pupils: 400, boys 198, girls 202 Type: Day Fees: Pre-Prep: Day from £2,950 per term Day from £3,850 per term KeyPrep: facts Entrance procedure: £75 registration fee, assessment day for Prep school
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Plumtree School
Nottingham, NG12 5ND
School(s): Pre-Prep, Prep
plumtreeschool.co.uk
St Joseph’s School
Nottingham, NG1 5AW
st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
Girls: 206 (4-13 years)
School Philosophy: Spratton Hall provides allCo-Ed pupils with a true preparation Gender: Type: Day for the next stage of education focusingTotal on academic supplemented pupils: achievement 406 Pre Prep Fees: from £2 by excellent music, drama, art and sport.Boys: 200 (4-13 years) Prep Fees: from £3,85
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com
Open Days: Friday 10th May 2013 10am-12noon
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 115
WEST MIDLaNDS
West Midlands
The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Staffordshire
West Midlands
1 Abbots Bromley school for girls and roch House preparatory school
4 King Henry Viii school
Rugeley
Uttoxeter
2 Abbotsholme school
Warwickshire Rugby
3 Bilton grange school
Stoke-on-Trent
STAFFORDSHIRE 2
Coventry
Derby
1
Shrewsbury
Wolverhampton
5 The royal Wolverhampton school
Worcestershire
Wolverhampton 5
SHROPSHIRE
Bromsgrove
6 Bromsgrove school
Birmingham
WEST MIDLANDS
Coventry
4 3
6
Worcester
WARWICKSHIRE WORCESTERSHIRE
7 Abberley Hall school
7
HEREFORDSHIRE Tewkesbury
Abbots Bromley School
Bilton Grange Preparatory School
High Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 3BW
Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Warwickshire CV22 6QU
Key facts
Key facts
T: 01283 840232 E: enquiries@abbotsbromley.net W: abbotsbromley.net Head Teacher: Mrs Julie Dowling Admissions Officer: Mrs June Leafe Gender / Ages: Girls, 11-18 years Total pupils: 220 Type: Day and Boarding – Full, Weekly, Flexi Fees: Day from £3,790, Weekly from £5,515, Flexi Boarding from £42 Flexi rate per night (for two nights or more), Full Boarding from £6,765 per term
School Philosophy: At Abbots Bromley School, there is so much on offer to suit a wide variety of individuals. Situated in a beautiful village within easy distance of many Midlands towns, Abbots Bromley School offers a strong academic programme, excellent pastoral care and boasts a specialist on-site Dance School and Equestrian Centre. Open Days: Saturday 27th April 2013, Saturday 5th October 2013
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T: 01788 810217 E: admissions@biltongrange.co.uk W: biltongrange.co.uk E: rlb@biltongrange.co.uk Head Teacher: Peter Kirk Admissions: Mrs Rebecca Bantoft Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-13 years Total pupils: 317, boys 191, girls 126 Type: Day, Flexi, Weekly and Full Boarding Fees: Pre-Prep: Day fee from £2,970, Flexi Boarding from £45 per night Prep: Day fee from £5,055, Flexi Boarding from £45 per night Full and Weekly Boarding from £7,180 per term Entrance procedure: Contact the Registrar for details. Bursary and scholarships are also available.
School Philosophy: In idyllic surroundings just outside Rugby, with good links to London and the North, Bilton Grange is one of the UK’s leading prep schools. Children grow to become confident, rounded individuals who enjoy success without pressure and continue to do well when they go on to Senior School. Open Days: March 2nd 2013, May 2013 and October 2013
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WEST MIDLaNDS
Bromsgrove School Courtesy ...
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU
Confidence ...
T: 01527 579679 W: Bromsgrove-school.co.uk Head Teacher: Chris Edwards MA (Oxon) Admissions: Rachel Scannell E: admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 1615, boys 910, girls 705 Type: Day, Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £2,200 Pre-Prep: Day from £1,995 - £2,385 Prep: Day from £3,170-£4,135, Weekly Boarding from £4,620-£5,585, Full Boarding from £6,330-£7,800 per term Senior: Day £4,500, Weekly Boarding £6,330, Full Boarding £8,645 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
Courage ...
Curiosity ...
Empowering students to take risks and exceed expectations
School Philosophy: Ancient but as contemporary as tomorrow, Bromsgrove’s scope is staggering: from A level to the International Baccalaureate, day to boarding, the arts to sport, pupils can soar. Utterly dedicated to the individual pupil, despite its size, Bromsgrove shuns public school drones and instead looks to produce creative citizens with a strong moral compass and a dash of pizzazz to boot. The Good Schools Guide says that Bromsgrove “inhabits the academic stratosphere” and lauds our titanic extra curricular programme as one of the finest it has seen, while the Tatler’s Good School Guide called us a “Great school with a fantastically global perspective”. Friendly, engaging and – despite its ranking - not driven by league tables, Bromsgrove is a local, national and international centre of learning. Academic Record: Bromsgrove achieves outstanding results at both A level and IB Diploma. The majority of Sixth Form leavers continue to world class universities with 61% going to the Russell Group of Research universities in 2012. 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. The School recently staged the Schools version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS to great acclaim and boys and girls teams are playing Hockey at national finals in January.
The Royal School Wolverhampton
www.theroyalschool.co.uk www.independentschoolparent.com
Notable Achievements and Alumni: Alumni include: Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham, A E Housman, Poet. Lucilla Wright England Hockey team Olympics and Commonwealth games. Olivia Safe Opera singer. Andy Goode England Rugby. Ben Foden England Rugby. Open Days: held in October but individual visits are encouraged at any time of the year
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 117
WEST MIDLaNDS HEREFORDSHIRE Hereford Cathedral Junior School Hereford, HR1 2NW hcjs.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hereford Cathedral School Hereford, HR1 2NG herefordcs.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lucton School
Lucton, HR6 9PN luctonschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Packwood Haugh
Lichfield Cathedral School
Yarlet School
packwood-haugh.co.uk
lichfieldcathedralschool.co.uk
yarletschool.org
Shrewsbury, SY4 1HX
Lichfield, S13 7LH
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Prestfelde School
Little Chasers Nursery
prestfelde.co.uk
Arnold Lodge School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
arnoldlodge.com
Shrewsbury High Prep School
Lichfield, S13 8BL
Shrewsbury, SY3 9AH
shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Maple Hayes Dyslexia School dyslexia.gb.com
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Newcastle-under-Lyme Junior School
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BQ
st-richards.org.uk
shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Shrewsbury School
Newcastle-under-Lyme Senior School
shrewsbury.org.uk
nuls.org.uk
SHROPSHIRE
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN
Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA
Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls
Wrekin College
Bedstone College
wrekincollege.com
adcoteschool.co.uk
Bucknell, SY7 0BG bedstone.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Castle House School Newport, TF10 7JE
castlehouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Concord College
Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF
concordcollegeuk.com Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere, SY12 9AB ellesmere.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wellington, TF1 3BH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
STAFFORDSHIRE
Abbots Bromley School for Girls and Roch House Preparatory School Rugeley, WS15 3BW
abbotsholme.co.uk See AdveRTISemeNT Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Moreton Hall
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 Prep 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 stdominicspriory.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Stone, ST15 8EN
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
Stafford, ST16 1PD
brooklandsschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
smallwoodmanor.co.uk
Chase Academy
Nr Rugby, CV22 6QU
crescentschool.co.uk
Smallwood Manor Nursery, Prep and Pre-Preparatory School
moorpark.org.uk
Bilton Grange School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
stdominicspriory.co.uk
Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Crescent School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Abbotsholme School
Leamington Spa, CV32 5TW
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1DB
St Dominic’s Priory School
Brooklands School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
nuls.org.uk
abbotsbromley.net See PROFILe eNTRY
Moor Park School Ludlow, SY8 4DZ
WARWICKSHIRE
chaseacademy.com
Shrewsbury High School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cannock, WS11 0AL
Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ
St Richard’s School Bromyard, HR7 4TD
Nr Stafford, ST18 9SU
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7RL Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King’s High School Warwick, CV34 4HJ
kingshighwarwick.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
The Kingsley School
Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD thekingsleyschool.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Merrydays Montessori Nursery School
Henley-in-Arden, B95 5JP henleymontessori.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Princethorpe College Rugby, CV23 9PX
princethorpe.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Uttoxeter, ST14 8NS
Rugby School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
rugbyschool.net
Rugby, CV22 5EH Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cannock, WS11 0UR
Stafford Grammar School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
staffordgrammar.co.uk
The Old Hall School
Denstone College
Stafford Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
oldhall.co.uk
denstonecollege.org
Nr Atherstone, CV9 3PQ
Oswestry, SY11 3EN
moretonhallschool.com
Wellington, TF1 3LB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Oswestry School
Oswestry, SY11 2TL
oswestryschool.org.uk
Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Stafford, ST18 9AT
Stratford Preparatory School
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
stratfordprep.co.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG
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
118 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
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
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Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Girls• Co-Ed
chaseacademy.com
WEST MIDLaNDS
King Henry VIII School
Warwick Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 6AQ T: 024 7627 1111 E: info@khviii.net W: khviii.com Head Teacher: Mr Jason Slack, MA Admissions: Mrs Amanda Skinner, PA to the Headmaster E: headspa@khviii.net
Key facts
Saturday 11th May
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 1,200, boys 600, girls 600 Type: Day Fees: Nursery: from £38.80 Pre-Prep: from £2,486 inc. lunch Prep: from £2,382 exc lunch Senior: from £3,471 per term Entrance procedure: Open applications in Prep School, 11+ exam to Senior School
School Philosophy: A leading co-educational day school, since 1545. A proud history of first class academic achievement, pastoral care and extra-curricular activities. The school is superbly located within two minutes’ walk of Coventry train station and attracts students from Warwickshire, Coventry and the West Midlands. Open Days: Saturday 29th June 2013 and Saturday 12th October 2013
Abbotsholme Abbotsholme
every moment matters an education for life every moment matters an education for life
Set in beautiful, rural surroundings, Abbotsholme is an independent Set in beautiful, rural surroundings, Abbotsholme is anwith independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 4-18, additional co-educational boarding and day school for ages 4-18, with additional nursery provision. It is a school unlike any other. nursery provision. It is a school unlike any other. • Individual academic excellence and achievement • Individual academic excellence and achievement • Small class sizes (around 15), enabling individual attention and support • Small class sizes (around 15), enabling individual attention and support • Separate Prep School facilities, with access to all senior school facilities • Separate Prep School facilities, with access to all senior school facilities • Outstanding outdoor education programme with indoor climbing wall • Outstanding outdoor education programme with indoor climbing wall andand Duke of of Edinburgh’s Award Duke Edinburgh’s AwardScheme SchemetotoGold Goldlevel level • Sporting excellence with key focus on hockey, rugby • Sporting excellence with key focus on hockey, rugbyand and cricket cricket • 70• 70 acre working farm and BHS approved Equestrian Centre acre working farm and BHS approved Equestrian Centre • New dedicated Sixth Form Centre • New dedicated Sixth Form Centrefor forindependent independentlearning learning • First class facilities for music, art and drama • First class facilities for music, art and drama • Scholarships andand forces bursaries • Scholarships forces bursariesavailable available NextNext Open Day: Saturday 9th9th March, from 9.30am Next Open Day: Saturday 9th2013 March, 2013 Open Day: Saturday March, 2013 from 9.30am
Information event for Year 7 entry in September: Information event for Year 7 entry in September: from 9.30am NEXT OPEN DAY: SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER NEXT OPEN DAY: SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER Friday 11th11th January 2013, 5.30pm Friday January 2013, 5.30pm
Contact theJessica Admissions Office on 01889 594 Contact Ash 01889594 594 265ororvisit visit 265 Contact Jessica Ash onon 01889 265 or visit www.abbotsholme.co.uk www.abbotsholme.co.uk www.abbotsholme.co.uk Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter,Staffordshire, Staffordshire,ST14 ST14 5BS 5BS Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, www.independentschoolparent.com @c-hmcc 0 @c-hmcc 0
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT 01.00.1/01 SCHOOL ParENT 89/1922 @L 119 01.00.1/01 89/1922 @L
WEST MIDLaNDS Warwick Preparatory School
King Edward’s School
warwickprep.com
kes.org.uk
Warwick, CV34 6PL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Birmingham, B15 2UA
Wolverhampton Grammar School
King’s Worcester
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
wgs.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB
Warwick, CV34 6PP
King Henry VIII Preparatory School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Boys
khps.co.uk See Profile entrY
Abberley Hall School
Warwick School warwickschool.org
WEST MIDLANDS
Bablake Junior School Coventry, CV1 4AU
bablakejuniorschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bablake School
Coventry, CV1 4AU bablake.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Birchfield Preparatory School Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF birchfieldschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Co-Ed
The Blue Coat School Birmingham, B17 0HR
thebluecoatschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Davenport Lodge School Coventry, CV5 6QA
davenportlodgeschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Coventry, CV3 6PT
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
eversfield.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hallfield School
Birmingham, B15 3SJ hallfieldschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Bowbrook House School
Mayfield Preparatory School Walsall, WS1 2PD
mayfieldprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
malvernstjames.co.uk
Bromsgrove Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
bromsgrove-school.co.uk
newbridgeprepschool.org.uk
Norfolk House School Birmingham, B15 3PS
norfolkhouseschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Priory School
Birmingham, B15 2UR prioryschool.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Wolverhampton, WV3 OEG
Bromsgrove, B60 2BU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Dodderhill School
Droitwich Spa, WR9 0BE dodderhill.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed
Worcester, WR3 7RR Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
RGS Worcester
Worcester, WR1 1HP rgsw.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Mary’s
The Downs Malvern
stmarys.org.uk
Worcester, WR5 2HP
Malvern, WR13 6EY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
Ruckleigh School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Michael’s College
ruckleigh.co.uk
The Elms
st-michaels.uk.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Solihull, B91 2AB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St George’s School Edgbaston
thedowns.malcol.org
Malvern, WR13 6EF elmsschool.co.uk
heathfieldshool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
saintmartins-school.com
sgse.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Highclare School, The Abbey (9-18)
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Holy Trinity International School
highclareschool.co.uk
Solihull, B91 3DJ
Birmingham, B23 6QL
Solihull School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
solsch.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Tettenhall College
Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX tettenhallcollege.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • 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 Birmingham, B15 2NX westhouseprep.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Boys
120 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Tenbury Wells, WR15 8PH Senior • 6th Form • Boarding • Co-Ed
Winterfold House
Chaddesley Corbett, DY10 4PW winterfoldhouse.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Kidderminster, DY10 3QE
Solihull, B91 3EN
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
moffats.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
highclareschool.co.uk
kehs.org.uk
Nr Bewdley, DY12 3AY
rgs.org.uk
Saint Martin’s
Birmingham, B15 2UB
Moffats School
bromsgrove-school.co.uk See Profile liSting
Sutton Coldfield, B4 2SY
highclareschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
RGS The Grange
Bromsgrove, B61 7DU
Heathfield School
Sutton Coldfield, B2 1EA
Great Malvern, WR14 3BA
Bromsgrove School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Highclare School, Woodfield (18m- 8)
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Malvern St James
bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk
Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH
Newbridge Preparatory School
Malvern, WR14 3DF
Nr Pershore, WR10 2EE
Birmingham, B15 1RX
Highclare School, St Paul’s (3-11)
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
malcol.org
kinghenrys.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
knollschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
theroyalschool.co.uk See AdvertiSement
Solihull, B91 1AT
Kidderminster, DY11 6EA
Coventry, CV3 6AQ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Eversfield Preparatory School
The Knoll School
Malvern College
Birmingham, B15 3TS edgbastonhigh.co.uk
Worcester, WR6 6DD
ksw.org.uk
abberleyhall.co.uk See AdvertiSement
King Henry VIII School
The Royal School Wolverhampton
Edgbaston High School
WORCESTERSHIRE
Worcester, WR1 2LL
Kidderminster, DY10 2BY holytrinity.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
King’s Hawford Pre-Prep and Preparatory School Worcester, WR3 7SD ksw.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
King’s St Albans
Worcester, WR1 2NJ ksw.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com www.independentschoolparent.com
north of england
North of England The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
Cheshire
North Yorkshire
1
3 Harrogate Ladies’ College
Hartford
Harrogate
The grange school
NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE & WEAR
Carlisle
Thirsk
Lancashire
4 Queen Mary’s school
Clitheroe
2 stonyhurst College
York
COUNTY DURHAM CUMBRIA Whitby
5 Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate 6 Queen Margaret’s College
4
NORTH YORKSHIRE
3 LANCASHIRE
2
5
6
Leeds
EAST YORKSHIRE Hull
WEST YORKSHIRE GREATER MANCHESTER MERSEYSIDE Liverpool
1
SOUTH YORKSHIRE Sheffield Lincoln
CHESHIRE Stoke-on-Trent
The Grange School
HLC
HLC Highfield Bankfield Harrogate Girls & Boys Ladies Age 2 –College 5 4 11
An independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18
Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Cheshire CW8 1LU
T: Junior School: 01606 77447 Senior School: 01606 74007 E: office@grange.org.uk W: grange.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr C P Jeffery Admissions: Miss S Dickens & Mrs M Shaw
Key facts
Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 4-18 years Total pupils: 1170, boys 639, girls 532 Type: Day Fees: Kindergarten-Pre-Prep: Day from £2,360 per term. Prep 2-6: Day from £2,555 per term, Senior: Day from £3,160 per term Entrance procedure: Entry at all ages is based on performance in a series of assessments or tests
School Philosophy: Our vision, is simple: from Kindergarten to Upper Sixth we wish to continue to develop a rich and all-embracing educational experience that enables our young people to make a difference and to truly and uniquely flourish. Open Days: Senior School Open Morning 11+ Saturday 28th September 2013 Junior School Open Morning 4+ Saturday 9th November 2013
www.independentschoolparent.com
Whole School Open Day 18 May 2013
tel: 01423 504543 | e-mail: admissions@hlc.org.uk
www.hlc.org.uk spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 121
north of england Cheshire
Aldford Junior school Chester, Ch3 6hZ
abbeygatecollege.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Abbey Gate College Chester, Ch3 6eN
abbeygatecollege.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Abbey Gate school Chester, Ch2 3hr
abbeygateschool.org.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Alderley edge school for Girls Alderley edge, sK9 7Qe aesg.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Altrincham Preparatory school
Altrincham, WA14 2rr altprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Beech hall school
Macclesfield, sK10 2eG beechhallschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Brabyns 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
Altrincham, WA15 0he
The hammond school
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
thehammondschool.co.uk
stockport, sK2 7AF
Chester, Ch2 4es
stockport Grammar school
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stockportgrammar.co.uk
hillcrest Grammar school
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
stockport, sK3 8hB
hillcrest.stockport.sch.uk
Terra Nova school
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
terranovaschool.co.uk
hulme hall Grammar school stockport, sK8 6LA hulmehallschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
The King’s school
holmes Chapel, CW4 8BT Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Wilmslow Prep school for Girls
Wilmslow, sK9 5eG wilmslowprep.co.uk
Macclesfield, sK10 1DA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
CoUNTY DUrhAM
kingsmac.co.uk
King’s school, Chester Chester, Ch4 7QL kingschester.co.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lady Barn house school Cheadle, sK8 1Je
ladybarnhouse.org
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
Penrith, CA11 8UA hunterhall.co.uk
Lime house school Nr Carlisle, CA5 7BX
limehouseschool.co.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
st Bees school
st Bees, CA27 0Ds st-bees-school.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
sedbergh Junior school sedbergh, LA10 5rX sedberghschool.org
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
sedbergh school
sedbergh, LA10 5hG sedberghschool.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Windermere Preparatory school
Windermere, LA23 1AP windermereschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Loreto Preparatory school
Windermere, LA23 1NW
Cheadle hulme school
Durham school
loretoprep.co.uk
durhamschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
stockport, sK6 7DB
brabynsprepschool.co.uk
Cheadle, sK8 6eF
cheadlehulmeschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cransley school
Nr Northwich, CW9 6hN cransleyschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Girls
The Firs school Chester, Ch2 2hJ firsschool.net
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Forest Preparatory school Altrincham, WA15 6LJ forestschool.co.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Grange school ( Junior) Northwich, CW8 3AU grange.org.uk
Altrincham, WA14 4GZ
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
North Cestrian Grammar school
Altrincham, WA14 4AJ ncgs.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pownhall hall school Wilmslow, sK9 5DW
pownallhall.cheshire.sch.uk Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Queen’s Lower school
Durham, Dh1 3eL
thechoristerschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • 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
Darlington, DL1 5PA polamhall.com
The Queen’s school
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
queens.cheshire.sch.uk
CUMBriA
queens.cheshire.sch.uk
Chester, Ch1 2NN
The Grange school (senior)
ramillies hall school
grange.org.uk See Profile liSting
ramillieshall.co.uk
Cheadle, sK8 7AJ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Greenbank school
The ryleys
greenbankschool.co.uk
theryleys.com
Alderley edge, sK9 7UY Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
122 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Austin Friars st Monica’s school Carlisle, CA3 9PB
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
windermereschool.co.uk
GreATer MANChesTer
Abbey College Manchester Manchester, M2 4WG
abbeymanchester.co.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Abbotsford Preparatory school Manchester, M41 5Pr
abbotsfordprepschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Bridgewater school Worsley, M28 2WQ
bridgewater-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Chetham’s school of Music Manchester, M3 1sB chethams.com
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory school Manchester, M30 9BJ
clarendoncottage-school.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Chorister school
Polam hall school
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Cheadle, sK8 6hU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Chester, Ch2 1AW
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
hartford, CW8 1LU
Durham, Dh1 4sZ
Windermere school
north of england
Stonyhurst
Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9PZ
T: 01254 827073 W: stonyhurst.ac.uk Head Teacher: Andrew Johnson Admissions: Lynnette Carr E: admissions@stonyhurst.ac.uk
Key facts
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Gender / Ages: boys and girls, 3-18 years Total pupils: 700 Type: Day, Weekly, Full, Flexi Boarding Fees: Nursery: Day from £2,227 Pre-Prep: Day from £2,386 per term Prep: Day from £3,098, Weekly from £5,763, Flexi Boarding POA, Full Boarding from £6,802 per term Senior: Day from £5,305, Weekly Boarding from £7,901, Flexi Boarding POA, Full Boarding from £9,481 per term Typical class size: Prep – 24, Senior – 20, Sixth Form – 18 Faith: Roman Catholic (Jesuit School) Motto: Quant Je Puis (All that I can) Entrance procedure: by interview, examination, reports and references
School Philosophy: Stonyhurst pupils start in our prep school St Mary’s Hall and complete their education at Stonyhurst College. We foster and celebrate the talents of each child, helping them to do their best in the extensive range of activities that we provide including scuba diving, orienteering, dance, essay writing and golf on our own golf course. Our achievements are confirmed by outstanding inspection reports. Academic results far outstrip the national average. We pride ourselves on the value we can add to child’s educational achievements. Pupils go on to top universities across the UK. Academic Record: Stonyhurst boasts an outstanding academic record with pupils going to Oxford and Cambridge every year alongside other top universities. The school offers both A-levels and IB at Sixth Form (new 2013). 100% pass rate at A-level. 85% of A*-C grades. Extra-curricular: Over a 100 extra curricular activities each week including our own 9 hole golf course, rock climbing, drama, politics, music, rugby, football, tennis, badminton and many more. Queen Margaret’s promises an exciting, challenging and enriching experience. At the heart of a QM education is a love of learning. Supported by a healthy body and a healthy mind, this approach produces free thinking, courageous girls who are prepared to take their learning to the next level and their place in a changing world.
Notable Achievements and Alumni: Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Laughton, Keiran Bracken, Will Greenwood.
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Jackie Hallewell on 01904 720072 or email admissions@queenmargarets.com
www.queenmargarets.com
An independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 www.independentschoolparent.com
Open Days: October, November and March
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 123
north of england Forest Park Preparatory School
Bolton School Junior Boys’ School
Moorland School
Westholme School Seniors
moorlandschool.co.uk
westholmeschool.com
forestparkschool.co.uk
boltonschool.org/junior-boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sale, M33 6NB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Manchester Grammar School Manchester, M13 0XT mgs.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Manchester High School for Girls
Bolton, BL1 4RD Prep • Day • Boys
Bolton School Junior Girls’ School Bolton, BL1 4PB
boltonschool.org/junior-girls Prep • Day • Girls
Manchester, M14 6HS
Bolton School, Beech House Infants School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
boltonschool.org/infants
manchesterhigh.co.uk
Bolton, BL1 4PB
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Clitheroe, BB7 2JA
Oakhill College
Clitheroe, BB7 9AF oakhillcollege.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
boltonschool.org/nursery
qegs.blackburn.com
St Bede’s College
stbedescollege.co.uk
Bury Grammar School
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
bgsg.bury.sch.uk
Manchester, M16 8HX
Bury, BL9 OHN
Withington Girls’ School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys • Co-Ed
withington.manchester.sch.uk
Bury Grammar School Girls
Manchester, M14 6BL
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
ISLE OF MAN
The Buchan School
Bury, BL9 OHH bgsg.bury.sch.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Blackburn, BB2 6DF
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Rossall School
Fleetwood, FY7 8JW rossallschool.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Joseph’s Park Hill School Burnley, BB12 6TG parkhillschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Castletown, IM9 1RD
Casterton School
Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
castertonschool.co.uk
Clitheroe, BB7 9PU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
stonyhurst.ac.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
kwc.im/the-buchan-school
King William’s College Castletown, IM9 1TP kwc.im
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
LANCASHIRE
Carnforth, LA6 2SG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wirral, CH43 2JD
birkenheadschool.co.uk
Carleton House Preparatory School Liverpool, L18 3EE
carletonhouse.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Kingsmead School Wirral, CH47 0LL
kingsmeadschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Liverpool College Liverpool, L18 8BG
liverpoolcollege.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Merchant Taylors’ Boys School Liverpool, L23 0QP
merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
St Pius X Prep School Preston, PR2 8RD
Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School
clevelandsprepschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls
Bolton, BL1 5DH
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stpiusx.co.uk
Scarisbrick Hall School
Firwood Manor Prep School
arnoldkeqms.com
firwoodmanor.org.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Stonyhurst College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
belvedereprep.com
Clevelands Preparatory School
AKS
Lytham, FY8 1DT
Liverpool, L8 3TF
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Belvedere Preparatory School
hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk
Oldham, OL8 4BX
Bolton School Nursery Bolton, BL1 4RL
MERSEYSIDE
Birkenhead School
Manchester, M20 2PW
moorallertonschool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Moor Allerton School
Blackburn, BB2 6QU
Oldham, OL9 OAD
Ormskirk, L40 9RQ
scarisbrickhallschool.co.uk
Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ
Liverpool, L23 5SP
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Merchant Taylors’ Preparatory School (Stanfield) Liverpool, L23 5TH
merchanttaylors.com/junior-girls Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Beech House Lower Prep School
Highfield Priory School
beechhouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Hulme Preparatory School
Westholme School Infants
Redcourt - St Anselm’s
hulme-grammar.oldham.sch.uk
westholmeschool.com
redcourtstanselms.com
Rochdale, OL16 1UT
Beech House Upper Prep and Senior School Rochdale, OL11 4JQ
Preston, PR2 5RW
highfieldpriory.co.uk
Oldham, OL8 1RE
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
stonyhurst.ac.uk See Profile liSting Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Blackburn, BB2 6PS
Prenton Preparatory School Wirral, CH43 5SY prentonprep.co.uk Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Birkenhead, CH43 1TX
Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Preston, PR4 2BH
Westholme School Juniors Boys
Runnymede St Edward’s School
Bolton, BL1 4PA
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
westholmeschool.com
runnymede-school.org.uk
Senior • Day • Boys
Bolton School Girls’ Division
Kirkham Grammar School Junior
boltonschool.org/senior-girls
kirkhamgrammar.co.uk
beechhouseschool.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Kirkham Grammar School
Bolton School Boys’ Division
kirkhamgrammar.co.uk
boltonschool.org/senior-boys
Bolton, BL1 4PB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
124 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Liverpool, L12 1LE
Prep • Day • Boys
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Westholme School
St Mary’s College
westholmeschool.com
stmarys.ac
Blackburn, BB2 7AA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls • Co-Ed
Crosby, L23 5TW
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
s
Senior • Day • Girls
Preston, PR4 2BD
Blackburn, BB2 7AF
north of england Tower College
The King’s School
towercollege.com
kings-tynemouth.org.uk
Rainhill, 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 Junior School for boys
Longridge Towers School
berwick-upon-Tweed, Td15 2XQ 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
Glenfield Nursery
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0da glenfield-nursery.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Red house School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1dX redhouseschool.co.uk
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES newcastleschool.co.uk Prep • Day • Boys
Newcastle Preparatory School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4Rh newcastleprepschool.org.uk
aysgarth Preparatory School
Giggleswick School
aysgarthschool.com
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Settle, bd24 0dE
bedale, dL8 1TF
giggleswick.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
belmont Grosvenor School harrogate, hG3 2JG
belmontgrosvenor.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
bootham Prep School
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, Yo30 6NP
boothamschool.com
harrogate, hG1 2EY
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
hlc.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
bootham School
Newcastle School for boys
Lyndhurst School
boothamschool.com Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
pocklingtonschool.com/ lyndhurstschool
bramcote School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
bramcoteschool.com
malsis School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1Nh newcastleschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
The Newcastle upon Tyne Church high School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 3ba churchhigh.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
York, Yo30 7bu
Pocklington, Yo42 2Nh
Scarborough, Yo11 2TT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nr Skipton, bd20 8dT malsis.com
Fyling hall School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
fylinghall.org
York, Yo1 7Ja
Robin hood’s bay, Yo22 4Qd
minster School minsterschoolyork.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Royal Grammar School
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Teeside high School
rgs.newcastle.sch.uk
Giggleswick Junior School
The mount School
giggleswick.org.uk
mountschool.com
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 9aT teessidehigh.co.uk
Yarm Preparatory School
Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9ES yarmschool.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Sunderland high School Sunderland, SR2 8hY
Yarm School
westfield.newcastle.sch.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4hS Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
YoRKShiRE – EaST
TYNE & WEaR
hull Collegiate School
Sunderland, SR2 7La
hullcollegiateschool.co.uk
argyle house School argylehouseschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Central Newcastle high School ( Junior) Gosforth, NE3 4ES
newcastlehigh.gdst.net Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Westfield School
yarmschool.org
anlaby, hu10 7Eh
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
hymers College hull, hu3 1LW
hymerscollege.co.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
YoRKShiRE – NoRTh
Open Morning Queen Mary’s School, Baldersby Park, Thirsk
Friday 8th March 2013 9.30am until midday
Central Newcastle high School (Senior)
ampleforth College
newcastlehigh.gdst.net
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
dame allan’s Schools
ashville College
For further information please contact: Miss Melanie Chapman, Head of Admissions 01845 575040 email: admissions@queenmarys.org or visit our website www.queenmarys.org
dameallans.co.uk
ashville.co.uk
A School of the Woodard Corporation Registered Charity No: 1098410
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4dS
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
www.independentschoolparent.com
York, Yo24 4dd
sunderlandhigh.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Nr Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EJ
Settle, bd24 0dG
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
York, Yo62 4ER
college.ampleforth.org.uk
harrogate, hG2 9JP Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Outstanding Girls Day and Boarding School with mixed Pre Prep
spring 2013 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT 125
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Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4dX
north of england Pocklington School
Birkdale School
Gateways School
Rishworth School
pocklingtonschool.com
birkdaleschool.org.uk
gatewaysschool.co.uk
rishworth-school.co.uk
York, YO42 2NJ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate York, YO26 9SS
queenethelburgas.edu See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Queen Margaret’s School York, YO19 6EU
queenmargarets.com See AdvertiSement Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Queen Mary’s School Nr Thirsk, YO7 3BZ
queenmarys.org See AdvertiSement Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
The Read School Selby, YO8 8NL
readschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Sheffield, S10 3DH
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Hill House School Doncaster, DN9 3GG
hillhouse.doncaster.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rudston Preparatory School Rotherham, S60 2SW rudstonschool.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Sheffield High School Junior Sheffield, S10 2QH
sheffieldhighschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Sheffield High School Senior Sheffield, S10 2PE
sheffieldhighschool.org.uk Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
westbourneschool.co.uk
Sheffield, S10 2QT
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
YORkSHiRE – WEST
York, YO62 4HP
Ackworth School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
ackworthschool.com
stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk
St Peter’s School York, YO30 6AB
st-peters.york.sch.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Scarborough College
Silcoates School
thegleddings.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Halifax, HX3 0JB
gsal.org.uk
cathedralchoirschool.co.uk
St Martin’s Ampleforth
The Gleddings Preparatory School
mylhurst.co.uk
Westbourne School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Mylnhurst Preparatory School & Nursery Sheffield, S11 9HJ
Pontefract, WF7 7LT Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Bradford Girls’ Grammar School Bradford, BD9 6RB bggs.com
The Grammar School at Leeds Leeds, LS17 8GS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Hipperholme Grammar Junior School Halifax, HX3 8AQ hgsf.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • 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 Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Moorlands School Leeds, LS16 5PF
moorlandsschool.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Terrington Hall School
bradfordgrammar.com
wgsf.org.uk
terringtonhall.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
YORkSHiRE – SOUTH
Ashdell Preparatory School Sheffield, S10 3BL ashdellprep.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Birkdale Prep School Sheffield, S10 2NS
birkdaleschool.org.uk Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Dale House School Batley, WF17 8HL dhschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The Froebelian School Leeds, LS18 4LB froebelian.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Fulneck School Leeds, LS28 8DS
fulneckschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
126 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
Horbury, WF4 6BB silcoates.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wakefield Girls’ High School Wakefield, WF1 2QS wgsf.org.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Wakefield Girls’ High School ( Junior) Wakefield, WF1 2QX wgsf.org.uk
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Girls
Westville House School ilkley, LS29 0DQ
westvilleschool.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Woodhouse Grove School Apperley Bridge, BD10 0NR woodhousegrove.co.uk
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
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
Bradford Grammar School Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Silcoates St Hildas
wgsf.org.uk/mulberry-house
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
York, YO60 6PR
silcoates.org.uk
Wakefield, WF1 2DG
Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Bradford, BD9 4JP
Wakefield, WF2 0PD
Mulberry House Nursery
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
scarboroughcollege.co.uk
Rishworth, HX6 4QA
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ripon Cathedral Choir School Ripon, HG4 2LA
Leeds, LS17 9LE
Wakefield, WF1 3QX Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ( Junior) Wakefield, WF1 3QY wgsf.org.uk
Prep • Day • Boys
Rastrick independent School Brighouse, HD6 3HF rastrickschool.co.uk
Prep • Senior • Day • Co-Ed
Richmond House School Leeds, LS16 5LG rhschool.org
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
For further information about schools in this region visit www.independentschoolparent.com www.independentschoolparent.com
SCOTLAND
Scotland
The map illustrates the location of our leading independent schools in this region. A directory of schools, listed by county, follows this page.
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Edinburgh
1 Fettes College 2 Merchiston Castle school
Inverness
MORAY
HIGHLAND
Stirling
Aberdeen
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We Only Do What’s Best for the Boys www.merchiston.co.uk A Boarding and Day School for Boys aged 8-18
Top Scottish Independent School GCSE /A level 2012* Top Ten UK Independent Boys’ Boarding School 2012* † Rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas - Care Inspectorate 2012
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*Sunday Times Parent Power † www.scswis.com Merchiston Castle School, Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH13 0PU, Scotland Tel. 0131 312 2200. Recognised by the Inland Revenue as a Charity, number SC016580
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SCOTLAND AberDeeNShire
robert Gordon’s College Aberdeen, Ab10 1Fe rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
The edinburgh Academy Nursery and Junior School
Craigholme School
edinburghacademy.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
edinburgh, eh3 5PL
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
St Margaret’s School for Girls
The edinburgh Academy Senior School
st-margaret.aberdeen.sch.uk
edinburghacademy.org.uk
Aberdeen, Ab10 1rU
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls • Boys
ANGUS
high School of Dundee Dundee, DD1 1hU
Highschoolofdundee.org.uk Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Lathallan School
by Montrose, DD10 0hN lathallan.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
ArGyLL AND bUTe
Lomond School
helensburgh, G84 9JX lomond-school.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
AyrShire
edinburgh, eh3 5bL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
edinburgh Montessori Arts School edinburgh, eh16 6Ae
Prep • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loretto Junior School Musselburgh, eh21 6JA lorettoschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Loretto School
Musselburgh, eh21 7re lorettoschool.co.uk
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
eDiNbUrGh
glasgowhigh.com
Glasgow, G13 1PL
Perth, Ph2 9bQ kilgraston.com
Crieff, Ph7 3AN
morrisonsacademy.org
George heriot’s School
hutchesons’ Grammar School Primary
The New School
george-heriots.com
hutchesons.org
edinburgh, eh3 9eQ
Glasgow, G42 7rN
Dunkeld, Ph8 0hJ
thenewschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
George Watson’s College
hutchesons’ Grammar School Glasgow, G41 4NW
Strathallan School
hutchesons.org
strathallan.co.uk
edinburgh, eh10 5eG gwc.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
edinburgh, eh4 3eZ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Kelvinside Academy Glasgow, G12 0SW
kelvinsideacademy.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
stmarysmelrose.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
West end Montessori
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
westendmontessoripre-school.com
edinburgh, eh13 0PU
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Glasgow, G3 6AP
Nursery • Pre-School • Day • Co-Ed
iNverCLyDe
Melrose, TD6 9LN
Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
SOUTh LANArKShire
Fernhill School
rutherglen, G73 4SG fernhillschool.co.uk
St Columba’s Junior School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
st-columbas.org
hamilton College
Kilmacolm, PA13 4eQ
St George’s School for Girls
Nursery • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
st-georges.edin.sch.uk
Kilmacolm, PA13 4AU
edinburgh, eh12 6bG
St Columba’s School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
st-columbas.org
FiFe
SCOTTiSh bOrDerS
staloysius.org
Glasgow, G3 6rJ
esms.edin.sch.uk
merchiston.co.uk See advertiSment
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Aloysius’ College
edinburgh, eh4 3NT
Merchiston Castle School
Perth, Ph2 9eG
St Mary’s Preparatory School Melrose
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
hamilton, ML3 0Ay
hamiltoncollege.co.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
STirLiNG
MOrAy
beaconhurst School
elgin, iv30 5rF
St Leonards
Gordonstoun School
stleonards-ffe.org
gordonstoun.org.uk
beaconhurst.com See advertiSement
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep p• Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
St Andrews, Ky16 9QJ Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
GLASGOW
Ardvreck School
cargilfield.com
belmontschool.co.uk
ardvreckschool.co.uk
Glasgow, G77 5DU
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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Stirling, FK9 4rr
PerTh AND KiNrOSS
belmont house School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Kilgraston
Nursery • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cargilfield Preparatory School edinburgh, eh4 6hU
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
dollaracademy.org
belhavenhill.com
Glasgow, G61 4Ae
glenalmondcollege.co.uk
glasgowhigh.com
Dollar Academy
Dunbar, eh42 1NN
The high School of Glasgow ( Junior)
Perth, Ph1 3ry
fettes.com See advertiSement
Junior School
belhaven hill
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Glenalmond College
Morrison’s Academy
edinburgh, eh4 1QX
CLACKMANNANShire The Mary erskine
eAST LOThiAN
theglasgowacademy.org.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
The high School of Glasgow (Senior)
esms.edin.sch.uk
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Glasgow, G12 8he
craigclowan-school.co.uk
Fettes College
wellingtonschool.org
Dollar, FK14 7DU
The Glasgow Academy
Perth, Ph2 8PS
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Wellington School Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
craigholme.co.uk
Craigclowan Preparatory School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
emaschool.co.uk
The Mary erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College
Ayr, KA7 2Xh
Glasgow, G41 4hS
Crieff, Ph7 4eX
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
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SCOTLAND sCOTLAnD/nOrTHErn irELAnD
A friendly boarding and day school in the heart of Edinburgh for boys and girls 7-18 Excellent academic results • Superb pastoral care Proud sporting tradition Wide range of Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries available
Please call our Registrar on 0131 311 6744 admissions@fettes.com www.fettes.com
Northern Ireland COUNTY ANTRIM
Belfast Royal Academy
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
belfastroyalacademy.com
rbai.org.uk
Belfast, BT14 6JL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boys
Ben Madigan Preparatory School, Belfast Royal Academy
Victoria College
benmadigan.com
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Campbell College Belfast, BT4 2ND
campbellcollege.co.uk Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Boys
Methodist College Belfast, BT9 6BY methody.org
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
LONDONDERRY
Belfast, BT1 6DL
Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Belfast, BT15 5GP
Coleraine
Ballymena
TYRONE
Belfast, BT9 6JA
victoriacollege.org.uk
COUNTY DOWN
Omagh
FERMANAGH Enniskillen
ARMAGH
Rockport School
Holywood, BT18 0DD
Newry
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
LONDONDERRY Foyle College
inchmarlo.org.uk
coleraineai.com
foylenet.org.uk
www.independentschoolparent.com
COuNTY DOWN
rockportschool.com
Coleraine Academical Institution
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Boys
Carrickfergus Cookstown Belfast
Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Inchmarlo Preparatory School Belfast, BT9 6JR
COuNTY ANTRIM
Coleraine, BT51 3LA Senior • Day • Boys
Londonderry, BT48 0AW 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
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WALES
Wales
Holyhead Bangor
CARMARTHENSHIRE Kings Monkton School
Llandovery College Llandovery, SA20 0EE llandoverycollege.com
Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
St Michael’s School Llanelli, SA14 9TU stmikes.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
DENBIGHSHIRE
Howell’s School
kingsmonkton.org.uk Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cardiff, CF3 5YX
stjohnscollegecardiff.com Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Westbourne School Nursery and Junior
Ruthin School
westbourneschool.com
Rydal Penrhos Preparatory School Conwy, LL29 7BP
rydal-penrhos.com
Penarth, CF64 2AJ
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
GLAMORGAN
Atlantic College
Llantwit Mayor, CF61 1WF atlanticcollege.org
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cardiff Sixth Form
MONMOUTHSHIRE
Monmouth, NP25 3NG Prep • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Boys
Haberdashers’ Agincourt School and Nursery
Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls Monmouth, NP25 5XT habs-monmouth.org
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Girls
Monmouth, NP25 5XT Prep • Day • Boarding • Girls
St John’s-on-the-Hill School, St Arvans Day Nursery Chepstow, NP16 6DN stjohnsonthehill.co.uk
Chepstow, NP16 7LE stjohnsonthehill.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
POWYS
Christ College
Brecon, LD3 8AF
christcollegebrecon.com Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Monmouth School
Monmouth, NP25 3XP monmouthschool.org Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Boys
Howell’s School Llandaff
Rougemont School
howells-cardiff.gdst.net
rougemontschool.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Girls
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
St John’s-on-the-Hill School
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cardiff, CF5 2YD
stjohnsonthehill.co.uk
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Day • Co-Ed
inglefi eldhouse.org
cathedral-school.co.uk
Newport, NP10 8FZ
Nursery • Day • Co-Ed
agincourtschool.org
6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Cardiff, CF5 2YH
St John’s-on-the-Hill School, Celtic Springs Day Nursery
Monmouth, NP25 3SY
Inglefield House
The Cathedral School Llandaff
Cardiff
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
Cardiff, CF24 0AA ccoex.com
Swansea
st-gerards.org
thegrangemonmouth.org
stdavidscollege.co.uk
MONMOUTHSHIRE
Bangor, LL57 2EL
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Boarding • Co-Ed
Conwy, LL30 1RD
CARMARTHENSHIRE
St Gerard’s School
The Grange School
St David’s College
PEMBROKESHIRE
GWYNEDD
Conwy, LL29 7BT
rydal-penrhos.com
CEREDIGION
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Co-Ed
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Rydal Penrhos School
POWYS
westbourneschool.com
Westbourne School - Senior
Senior • 6th Form • Day • Boarding • Co-Ed
Aberystwyth
Penarth, CF64 2EF
Pre-Prep • Prep • 6th Form • Senior • Day • Weekly • Flexi • Boarding • Girls
ruthinschool.co.uk
GWYNEDD
St John’s College
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Day • Co-Ed
Ruthin, LL15 1EE
CONWAY DENBIGHSHIRE
Cardiff, CF24 3XL
Denbigh, LL16 3EN howells.org
Flint
Newport, NP20 6QB
Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • 6th Form • Day • Co-Ed
130 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ParENT spring 2013
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