Brighton College is one of the country’s leading independent schools for girls and boys. The College regularly achieves the best A-level and GCSE results of any co-educational school in the UK, whilst ensuring children enjoy a wealth of extracurricular opportunities. Renowned for its focus on kindness, the school also excels in art, music, dance, drama and sport, and is proud to ensure every child is valued for who they are.In the College’s just published Inspection Report, the school received ‘Excellent’ in all categories. The Report included many glowing comments, including: “Kindness is at the core of the school.” Recently named ‘United Kingdom School of the Decade’ by The Sunday Times, the College has been awarded ‘Britain’s most forward-thinking school’ and ‘Top in Britain for STEM’ by The Week.Facts & FiguresHead: Richard CairnsWebsite: www.brightoncollege.org.ukAddress: Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1273 704200Admissions Email: registrar@brightoncollege.netReligion: Church of England, though the College welcomes children of all faiths and noneNumbers of Students:Total: 1,272715 boys, 557 girls820 day, 452 boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 years, with boarding from age 13Fee RangeDay: From £9,580Weekly boarding: From £14,000Full boarding: From £20,540

Bromsgrove School’s results are impressive, but Bromsgrove is much more than a place to get good grades, it prides itself on being a happy school where children of all ages can thrive both academically and outside of the classroom. The Goods Schools Guide states that: ‘the school looks for what every individual is good at and helps them find their niche and passion’.The Curriculum is wide and varied, all GCSE pupils study the sciences as separate subjects and all study one or more modern foreign languages. In the Sixth Form pupils can chose either the IB Diploma or A-levels, BTECs in Sports Performance and Business are also offered in the Sixth Form.The School’s results are excellent with an average IB score of over 39 points in the past few years and at A level almost 60% of candidates attain a grade A*/A; with almost 90% achieving A*/B. The majority of pupils continue to top UK and world universities such as UCL, Durham, Exeter, Bristol, Nottingham and overseas universities including USA, Canada and European destinations.Bromsgrove boasts an extremely varied extra-curricular programme and pupils are encouraged to participate in activities ranging from creative arts, performing arts, additional sports and academic extension activities. Sport at Bromsgrove is particularly strong with individuals and teams regularly reaching national finals in sports such as hockey, netball, rugby, swimming and cricket.Among its 1,500 children aged 7-18, Bromsgrove has almost 600 boarding pupils. The School has made massive investment into its buildings in recent years; all boarding houses are either new or have been fully renovated to the highest standards. These join state of the art, architecturally striking academic facilities and significant sports developments together with an impressive a new performing arts centre with both a theatre and a concert hall.Situated 15 miles from both Birmingham and Worcester, Bromsgrove has easy access to the Midlands motorway network. Birmingham International Airport is 25 minutes away and London Heathrow 2 hours by car.Facts & FiguresHead: Michael PuntWebsite: www.bromsgrove-school.co.ukAddress: Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 7DU, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1527 579679, ext 318Admissions Email: admissions@bromsgrove-school.co.ukReligion: All faiths welcomeNumbers of Students:Senior: 542 day, 467 boarding (271 boys, 196 girls)Prep: 424 day, 100 boarding (63 boys, 37 girls)Age RangeSenior: 13 to 18 yearsPrep:      7 to 13 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Senior: £14,055Prep:    £9,135 - £11,265Boarding HousesSenior: 2 boys houses, 2 girls houses and a co-ed Sixth Form housePrep: 1 co-ed boarding house (100 pupils aged 7 -to 13)

In 2023 Cheltenham College was found excellent in all areas through the Independent Schools Inspectorate Inspection. Combining a strong academic record with a considerable reputation for sport, drama, music and outward-bound activities, Cheltenham College “wholeheartedly fulfils its aim to equip pupils to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives by providing an excellent all-round education” – ISI, 2023.Our academic focus is on educating pupils to know as broadly, think as independently and incisively as possible whilst ultimately achieving the best possible exam results to take them on to their future destination. We also believe in inspiring pupils to explore subjects in more depth. Our Academic Extension activities are an integral part of College life and include extension classes, Lower and Upper College Society, evening subject society meetings, debating, trips and visits.“Pupils’ social development and collaboration are excellent. They base their approach on the school’s ethos of curiosity, creativity, character, community and continuous excellence. Pupils demonstrate these qualities aptly through their passionate involvement in various programmes, for example, MUN DofE and the CCF” – ISI, 2023.The co-curricular programme is very broad and two afternoons a week are spent on activities of the pupils’ choice. Cheltenham College is one of the strongest schools nationally in a wide cross-section of sports and benefits from top-level sports professionals and coaches. The arts are equally central to the life of College, pupils are encouraged to attend concerts, plays, films and lectures not only in Cheltenham but in nearby Oxford, Stratford, Bristol and London.Our House structure, school life and routines have been developed so that all of our pupils can play a full part in life at College. We have 11 Houses at College, including two dedicated Day Houses. All of the college Houses are located around the perimeter of the campus. “Pupils feel safe within the school, especially in their boarding houses, and in the virtual world” – ISI, 2023. Every House is a small, close-knit community and has a distinctive character all of its own. Each House has pupils of all ages socialising, mentoring and supporting each other throughout College life. Cheltenham College was recently recognised as Independent Boarding School of the Year by Independent School Parent. The award, published in ‘The Guide to Independent Schools’ Autumn 2022, commended the boarding school that clearly demonstrates that it provides pupils with a vibrant and life-enhancing experience which meets the needs of pupils and their families.Facts & FiguresHead: Nicola HuggettWebsite: www.cheltenhamcollege.orgAddress: Cheltenham College, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 265600Admissions Email: admissions@cheltenhamcollege.orgReligion: All faiths are welcome at Cheltenham College. The community comes together in Chapel four times per week, acting as the centre of College life and routine. Morning Chapel talks are given by pupils, members of staff or the Chaplains and explore different themes. The purpose of the talks is to develop the values of justice, peace, love, compassion, forgiveness and integrity. The Chapel is also an environment to support the wellbeing of pupils through providing a peaceful place used for broader reflection.Numbers of StudentsTotal: 737 pupilsBoarders: 321 boys, 267 girlsDay: 78 boys, 71 girlsAge Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Years 9 to 11: £15,100 full boarding; £11,330 dayYears 12 – 13: £15,500 full boarding; £11,730 daySchool Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit (hard work conquers all)Famous AlumniJamie Chadwick (Cha, 2016) – Female Racing DriverOllie Thorley (OJ & BH, 2015) – Gloucester Rugby and England RugbyFlora Peel (OJ & A, 2013) – England HockeyDr Edward Wilson – (1872-1912) – English polar explorer and member of Scott’s Antarctic expedition

Downe House is one of the top all girls’ boarding schools in the UK, offering a world-class traditional boarding education with a modern twist. With a focus on excellence and the individual, girls are encouraged to make the most of the exceptional academic, co-curricular and enrichment opportunities on offer and to create their own paths, authentic to themselves, and aspiring to be the best versions of themselves they can be.Supported by a personal tutor, girls excel not only in the classroom and their studies but in Sport, Creative and Performing Arts and Music, going on to study at the top universities in the world. A Microsoft Showcase school, girls are equipped with outstanding digital skills, including VR, AR and AI assisted learning, preparing them for a fast-developing futuristic workplace. With a strong global outlook, Downe House prepares young women to be world-ready, offering them opportunities to study and work abroad. In year 8, all girls spend a term at our school in France, and in years 10 and 12, girls can take part in our Global Exchange Programme, with 16 schools across 5 continents. The Sixth Form takes this further, offering global internships, which in 2023/24 featured more than 25 internships spanning five continents, a Mini MBA course and the Ivy House Leadership Award, all enabling girls to leave Downe House with confidence and empowered to succeed.Hear from our pupils about what makes Downe House special in The Downe House Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.Facts & FiguresHead: Emma McKendrickWebsite: www.downehouse.netAddress: Downe House School, Hermitage Road, Cold Ash, Berkshire RG18 9JJ, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1635 204701Admissions Email: registrar@downehouse.netReligion: Church of England, and all faiths are welcomeNumbers of Students: Total: 579 girls | 30 day, 549 full boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Day: £11,840Full boarding: £15,920

As well as preparing students for exams, Gordonstoun prepares them for life. The school’s uniquely broad curriculum encourages every individual to fulfil their academic potential and develop their character.Gordonstoun follows the English GCSE and A level curriculum. With a staff/pupil ratio of 1:7 and every student’s progress carefully overseen by their tutor, they go on Universities, Colleges and Art Schools all over the world.Performance in national qualifications was described as ‘an important strength of the school’ by HM Inspectors in 2019 and staff have a relentless drive to nurture each individual. In its latest inspection report, Gordonstoun was described as ‘sector leading’.The school’s location in the north of Scotland provides the background for Gordonstoun’s world beating outdoor education programme. Through expeditions and sail training voyages, students gain experience in leadership and team building. Their outlook is broadened, their ability to consider the needs of others developed, and they gain resilience – life skills which complement the school’s commitment to academic excellence.Active engagement in service to the local community comprises a core part of Gordonstoun’s curriculum for all year groups, but from Year 11 each student also commits to one of the school’s nine services.The Gordonstoun community is both balanced and internationally dynamic. With students aged from 4 ½ -18, the school is fully co-educational and students live and learn alongside fellow students from across the social, cultural and geographical board.Gordonstoun also has its renowned Gordonstoun International Summer School (GISS), a three-week course in July which welcomes students from all over the world to spend time at school and also on the glorious West Coast of Scotland. With full use of the school’s comprehensive facilities students can enjoy a wide range of activities, choose a study subject and enjoy other classes which include Art, Design and Technology, Music and Sports. The programme includes an incredible week of outdoor adventure and sailing which is often a highlight, whilst making friends and having a lot of fun! Many young people who attend our Summer School go on to join Gordonstoun. GISS welcomes students aged 8-16 from 35 countries. For more information on GISS please see www.giss.org.uk or speak to Director Jo Sherriffs who is attending BESSA, about either GISS or Gordonstoun.Facts & FiguresHead: Lisa KerrWebsite: www.gordonstoun.org.ukAddress: Gordonstoun, Duffus, Elgin, IV30 5RF, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1343 837826Admissions Email: admissions@gordonstoun.org.ukNumbers of StudentsTotal: 574 - 312 boys, 262 girlsJunior School: 130 pupils - 96 day, 7 weekly board, 27 full boardSenior School: 444 - 71 day, 373 full boardReligion: Christian but welcome all faithsAge Range: 4 to 18 years, with boarding from age 8Fee Range (Per Term)Junior - Day £6,450; Weekly Boarding £10,350; Boarding £10,350Senior - Day £10,850 to £11,867; Boarding £15,300 to £16,330School Motto: Plus Est En Vous (there is more in you)Famous AlumniKing Charles III, Duke of EdinburghOlympian Heather StanningAuthor William BoydLord Rothermere, owner of The Daily MailDuncan Jones, son of David Bowie, the fictional character Lara Croft!

Headington School is a leading British day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18, with boarding available for girls from the age of 11.  Located just one mile away from Oxford City centre with 23 acres which encompass plenty of green space with the school’s boarding houses and array of learning facilities.  There is plenty on site to entertain and occupy the girls, wherever their interests lie in sports, dance, music, drama, art or in fact anything else!  For the older girls, Oxford is just a 10 minute bus ride away, where they can experience the Dreaming Spires and the city’s cultural and historical offerings.  Headington is able to sponsor boarding students for Child Student visas, working with Newland Chase Education to give girls a chance to study in the UK.There is a strong academic focus, especially in the Sixth Form with girls consistently obtaining top results at A Level and specialist programmes are offered for Medicine and Veterinary Science, Architecture and Law.Preparing the pupils for the future starts early at Headington, from work experience and careers programmes starting in U3 including 1:1 chats, careers profiling, talks and lectures from inspirational professionals. Pupils can also access our extensive alumni support network, Headington Connect, offering our current girls mentoring and work experience opportunities. Strong links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities with lectures, workshops and visits both at Headington and at university facilitiesThere is a vast extra-curricular programme with more than 150 clubs and activities to choose from each week.  A new Creativity & Innovation centre called the Hive, was opened 2021, placing an emphasis on cross curricular learning and the development of the essentially human skills of creativity and problem solving.  It houses Art, Fashion Textiles, sculpture, a 3D lens suite and 3D printers, photographic studio, lecture theatre and gallery space.The School has also secured planning permission on an eight-acre site on the River Thames, for a boathouse, wet dock and boating pontoons. This will help to support our excellent rowing provision, with more than 120 girls overall having rowed competitively for team GB.Facts & FiguresHead: Caroline JordanWebsite: www.headington.orgAddress: Headington School, London Road, Oxford, OX3 7TD, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 759116Admissions Email: admissions@headington.orgReligion: Church of England, but all faiths welcomeNumbers of Students: Total: 820 girls | 593 day, 207 boardingAge Range: 3 to 18 years, with boarding from age 11Fee Range (Per Annum)Sixth Form (16 to 18 years): £21,480 - £43,245Senior (11 to 15 years): £19,740 - £39,465

Keystone Tutors was founded in 2007 and has established itself as a leading provider of one-to-one tuition and guidance to students who are looking to join top UK schools, universities or follow the UK curriculum. Keystone has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, advising on all aspects of school and university entrance and their London-based tutors are able to provide bespoke one-to-one support to students around the world via an interactive online learning platform.Keystone’s professional group of tutors have an outstanding track record of delivering rigorous academic support and work with pupils ahead of competitive entrance tests for top UK schools at 11+, 13+ and 16+. They can also help with UK curriculum exams (including GCSEs, A-Levels, IB and Pre-U) for a wide range of subjects as well as Oxbridge preparation. Keystone aims to match students with the most suitable tutor for them and takes great care to make the process as easy as possible, their client managers are always at the end of the phone and happy to help.

Founded in 1556, Oundle School is one of Britain’s leading co-educational independent schools with a full boarding ethos, situated in the small, charming market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire. Travel from London is less than an hour by train yet the School enjoys a beautiful setting in the heart of the UK countryside. The School and town are closely entwined, with Oundelians taking their place within this wider community, not isolated from it.Pupils emerge from Oundle as decent, open-minded adults, ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute, but never arrogant. That is not to diminish the School’s academic results which are steadfastly excellent. Last year Oundelians achieved 35% A*, 68% A*or A and 91% A* to B in their A Levels. At GCSE, 43% of grades were 9, 70% were 9 or 8, and 96% were 9 to 6. On average, each year 10% of Oundelians gain Oxbridge offers and most pupils take up Russell Group university places, with increasing numbers looking across the Atlantic for higher education with a more global approach.The Oundle curriculum equips pupils to think and is driven by learning rather than by assessment. There is a huge breadth of subjects and opportunities to pursue; 8 timetabled languages, 28 A Level options, 26 IGCSE options and over 40 societies. Comprehensive scholarship programmes are offered across Academics, Sports, Drama, Art, Design Engineering and Technology, with the Oundle Scholarship aimed at pupils who demonstrate genuine interest in two or more disciplines.A vast range of enriching co-curricular opportunities encompass the three development strands of Service, Leadership & Adventure and Creativity & Culture. The School is proud of being the largest Duke of Edinburgh centre in central England and has the largest school Combined Cadet Force in the UK. The Arts also play a huge role in the life of Oundelians, with around 20 School, House and professional touring productions performed annually in the Stahl Theatre, and over 50% of pupils learning at least one musical instrument. Sport is flourishing; the Sports Masterplan has recently been completed and the pursuit of sporting excellence and elite performance sits comfortably alongside a vision for all pupils to benefit from a wide selection of team and individual sporting options.The House system is at the heart of both school life and pastoral care. Each boarding House is home to those who live and work there, staff and pupils alike, with all meals taken together in House dining rooms. Every pupil is part of a small, carefully structured House tutorial group which spans all years, reflecting a family feel and allowing older pupils to act as mentors to the younger ones. Tutors are a regular and consistent point of contact for both pupils and parents, providing guidance and counsel as pupils grow and progress through the School.Facts & FiguresHead: Sarah Kerr-Dineen, since 2015Website: www.oundleschool.org.ukAddress: The Great Hall, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4GH, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1832 277125Admissions Email: admissions@oundleschool.org.ukReligion: All faiths welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 1,110650 boys, 460 girls270 day, 840 full boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Boarding: £10,705 – £14,090Day: £6,865 – £9,025School Motto: God Grant GraceFamous AlumniDavid Nabaro (Special Envoy for the WHO)John Timpson (businessman)Professor Maxwell Hutchinson (architect)Peter Scott (conservationist and founder of the WWF)Bruce Dickinson (musician)Norman Smith (journalist)Tom Curry and Ben Curry (international rugby players)Caroline Criado-Perez (writer and campaigner)Richard Dawkins (evolutionary biologist and science writer)

A Radley education is for life – its caring, close-knit community, founded on Christian and holistic values, has always inspired boys to become outstanding young men, passionate about what they do, with the qualities and character to create a profound and lasting impact on those around them and on the world in which they live.Radley College is one of the only three remaining full boarding schools in the UK for boys aged between 13 and 18. Founded more than 175 years ago, the College is proud of its tradition and yet celebrated for its innovation and dynamism. Radley is renowned for added value, outstanding pastoral care and strong community – every boy is known as an individual, and the daily evening Chapel and House Cocoa sessions promote the sense of family that is so special to Radley. It is an environment where boys thrive academically and make the most of an enormous range of opportunities on offer – be those our impressive sporting and music facilities, our Art and Design Engineering studios or the vast array of societies and lectures on offer.Here at Radley we celebrate academic ambition, independent thought and critical thinking. A Level results for 2022 were 77% A*-A and at I/GCSE 87% were grade 9-7. The College offers a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level, including Drama, Design Electronics, Computer Science and Geology. Alongside our A level provision we also run the Sixth Form Curriculum Extension Programme to encourage breadth and depth – courses include music technology, international relations, film studies, robotics and a Mini MBA.71% of our Sixth Form candidates went on to Russell Group Universities this year and 10% to international universities, particularly in the US. This year 12 boys will be going to Oxford University and we have been delighted with early US offers this year from prestigious universities such as Stanford and Harvard.Radley is ideally located within an hour’s drive from Heathrow Airport and an hour and a half from London. We are fortunate to be situated in a stunning rural campus inspired by the city – and university – of Oxford, just 3 miles away. We celebrate our diversity as a school and educate boys from 38 different countries.We hold a number of Open Days throughout the year where you will meet the staff and boys and see the school in action. Bookings can be made via our website. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Radley.Facts & FiguresHead: John MouleWebsite: www.radley.org.ukAddress: Radley College, Kennington Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 2HR, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1235 543174Admissions Email: admissions@radley.org.ukReligion: Church of England, all faiths welcomeNumbers of Students: 770 boys; All full boardingAge Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term): £16,025School Motto: Sicut Serpentes, Sicut ColumbaeFamous AlumniSir Andrew Motion (former poet laureate)Sir Andrew Strauss (England cricket captain)Desmond Llwelyn (actor)Peter Cook (satirist and comedian)Eduardo Mapelli MozziSimon Wolfson (CEO of Next)

Rugby School is the UK’s leading co-educational true, full-boarding and day school. We are a 7 days-a-week school with more than 200 years of House experience and a strong boarding ethos.Rugby, probably more than any other school in the land, focuses on helping our students become ‘whole’ people – people who are multi-faceted in their interests, talents and ambitions.We recognise that the three strands of academic, co-curricular and pastoral are inherently and inextricably linked. It is the successful combining of these three strands which is at the heart of our “Whole Person Whole Point” ethos.Academic results are outstanding. In 2022, 83% of grades at both GCSE and A level were A*-A, while 93 Rugbeians achieved places at one of the top ten ranking universities in the UK, and other students going on to prestigious universities abroad.Our renowned co-curricular programme offers more than 200 options and more than 28 sports with emphasis on both of excellence and participation. In 2023, our Rugby 7s team triumphed at Rosslyn Park, the UK’s top schools’ 7s tournament, along with other regional and national competition success.A true boarding school, we are a 24/7 community with resident staff in each of our 13 boarding Houses. All meals are enjoyed together in each House with every student assigned a personal tutor for unrivalled pastoral care and support.For our main entry points, 13+ and 16+, parents are warmly invited to visit the School, whether midweek or on one of our many Saturday open days. Visits typically include a School tour, a House tour and lunch with current students and staff.We are just 48 minutes by train from London and a 40 minute drive from Birmingham AirportTo arrange a visit, simply email at admissions@rugbyschool.netFacts & FiguresHead: Gareth Parker-Jones, since 2021Website: www.rugbyschool.co.ukAddress: Rugby School, 1 Barby Road, Rugby CV22 5DW, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1788 556274Admissions Emails: admissions@rugbyschool.netReligion: Anglican, but all faiths welcomeNumbers of Students: Total: 865 - 485 boys, 380 girls; 206 day pupils, 659 boarders (no flexi boarding)Age Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Day pupil:  £8,770Boarder:  £13,970Famous AlumniDolly AldertonIsabel WolffPolly StenhamLewis CarrollRupert BrookeNeville ChamberlainAnthony HorowitzWilliam Webb Ellis

Shrewsbury School is a co-educational boarding school with approximately 800 pupils aged 13-18, founded in 1552 and set in the heart of England.  We are fortunate to have one of the best locations of any school in the country, a beautiful campus-style site on the edge of one of the most historic county towns in England.  We are committed to strong academic standards and the highest level of pastoral care, and we believe in a vision of holistic education, as demonstrated through a diverse range of activities, sports and societies.Our 2019 leavers achieved another excellent year for A Level results with three quarters of the exams awarded the top A*, A or B grades.  At GCSE level, 40% of results achieved the top A* grade (or Grade 9/8).  As Charles Darwin’s former school, we are proud that mathematics and the sciences form our largest sixth form subjects.  In the past three years, the school has opened a new 19-classroom humanities teaching block, a new design and computing centre, and a fully refurbished school library.  The coming year sees the refurbishment and extension of the school’s theatre.Nearly all leavers go on to university, with large numbers going to the top universities in the UK.  There is a highly qualified, dedicated team to advise pupils on universities and careers, and the school stages a regular series of conferences showcasing UK, US, and European universities.For each pupil, the boarding house is their “centre of gravity”.  We have 13 houses, of which 7 are for boarding boys, 2 for dayboys, and 4 for girls.  Each house is overseen by a resident Housemaster or Housemistress who is a full member of the teaching staff.  Every pupil has a tutor who oversees their progress, and the houses provide pupils with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities and competitions, from sports and debating to the house music competition and house plays.We want all our pupils, whatever their ability, to enjoy their life beyond the classroom, and Shrewsbury has a well-earned reputation for musical and sporting excellence.  Every year, musicians perform across the UK, with concerts this year in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Oxford and Cambridge.  Every two years for the past 20 years, the school has staged a musical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is accustomed to gaining five-star reviews.We compete internationally in cricket and rowing, and we are one of the strongest schools in the country for football, cross-country running and fives; facilities and coaching for these and a host of other sports including basketball, badminton, swimming, tennis, fencing, lacrosse, hockey, rugby, and netball are excellent.We also offer our pupils an extraordinary array of clubs, societies and other extra-curricular activities, many of which take place on a dedicated weekly activity afternoon.  Shrewsbury is surrounded by glorious unspoilt countryside and the School makes the most of its easy access to the Shropshire Hills, the Welsh Marches and Snowdonia.Above all, in the words of the motto of our youth club, based in inner-city Liverpool, ‘People matter more than things’.  You will find at Shrewsbury a community which is aiming for the stars in every respect.Facts & FiguresHead: Leo Winkley, since 2018Website: www.shrewsbury.org.ukAddress: Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY3 7BA, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0)1743 280 552Admissions Email: admissions@shrewsbury.org.ukReligion: Church of England, though all faiths are welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 810546 boys, 264 girls20% day, 80% full boardingAge Range: 13 to 18 years | Entry at Year 9 (13+), Year 10 (14+) and Year 12 (16+)Fee Range (Per Term)Sixth Form: £13,500Years 9 to 11: £13,035

St Edward’s occupies 100 glorious acres in the north of Oxford and is one of few boarding schools in the UK that are set within a city. A fully co-educational school, for pupils aged 13 – 18, St Edward’s has strong links with Oxford University – one of the most academically rich universities in the world. The co-educational experience and inclusive ethos of the school prepares pupils for life beyond the school gates and brings pupils, parents, governors, staff, and the local community together.The Teddies community fizzes with diverse interests and enthusiasms, while the School’s academic excellence means 90% of top pupils gain the highest grades in their Sixth Form exams and take up places at the world’s best universities. Teddies is one of a few schools to offer both IB and A Level alongside each other at Sixth Form, and in their Middle School programme the School has introduced optional new courses to stretch their candidates at GCSE level, responding directly to the very latest research into how young people learn.There are 13 boarding houses at Teddies, each home to around 60-65 boarding and day pupils.  In House pupils are cared for by a Housemaster to Housemistress (HM) and Assistant HM, 1-2 Resident Tutors and a Matron.  The School’s highly-regarded pastoral care network provides excellent support for pupils during their teenage years.Boarders are very well entertained by a lively weekend programme featuring everything from concerts, comedy acts, rock groups and DJs – often major names on the circuit – to informal BBQs, cinema trips and House dinners. The School’s own activities are complemented by the delightful cafes and shops of Summertown and Oxford, which are especially popular on Sunday afternoons.Underlying everything at Teddies is the mission to prepare pupils for the rest of their lives by encouraging their passions and talents, enabling them to discover new ones and supporting them to achieve their own potential.Facts & FiguresHead: Alastair ChirnsideWebsite: www.stedwardsoxford.orgAddress: St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 319200Admissions Email: registrar@stedwardsoxford.orgReligion: Non-denominational and accepting of all faithsNumbers of StudentsTotal: 815455 boys, 360 girls684 boarding, 131 dayAge Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Boarding £15,660Day        £12,528

Compassion, integrity, and a quiet sense of self-confidenceSt Swithun’s School is a renowned independent day, weekly and full-boarding school for girls set in 45 acres overlooking the Hampshire Downs on the outskirts of Winchester, yet only 50 minutes by train from central London. It offers excellent teaching, sporting and recreational facilities.The school has a long-standing reputation for academic rigour and success. Girls are prepared for public examinations and higher education in a stimulating environment in which they develop intellectual curiosity, independence of mind and the ability to take responsibility for their own learning. They achieve almost one grade higher at GCSE than their already significant baseline ability would suggest, and approximately half a grade higher at A level. St Swithun’s offers a comprehensive careers and higher education support service throughout the school years. Its Oxbridge preparation is part of a whole-school academic enrichment programme providing additional challenge and stimulation.St Swithun’s describes itself as an ‘appropriately academic’ school, celebrating intellectual curiosity and the life of the mind, but not to the exclusion of all else. They expect their pupils to develop individual passions and through them to acquire a range of skills and characteristics. These characteristics will include a willingness to take risks, to question and to debate, and to persevere in the face of difficulty.Whilst achieving academic excellence, girls also have the opportunity to do ‘something else’. There is an extensive co-curricular programme of over 100 weekly and 50 weekend activities to choose from.As well as academic classrooms and science laboratories, there is a magnificent performing arts centre with a 600-seat auditorium, a music school, an art and technology block, a sports hall and a full-size indoor swimming pool. There is an impressive library and ICT facility. The grounds are spacious and encompass sports fields, tennis courts and gardens.With kindness and tolerance at the heart of its community, St Swithun’s provides a civilised and caring environment in which all girls are valued for their individual gifts. By the time a girl leaves she will be courageous, compassionate, committed and self-confident with a love of learning, a moral compass and a sense of humour.(Founded 1884)Facts & FiguresHead: Jane GandeeWebsite: www.stswithuns.comAddress: St Swithun's School, Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1HA, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 1962 835703Admissions Email: registrar@stswithuns.comReligion: Anglican, but all faiths welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 494 girls280 day, 82 weekly boarding, 132 full boarding97 girls are international (day and boarding)Age range: 11 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Day: £8,452Boarders: £14,217

Tonbridge is one of the leading boys’ boarding and day schools in the UK and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world-class education. It occupies an extensive site of 150 acres in Kent – just a 40-minute train journey from London Charing Cross. There are some 800 boys in seven Boarding Houses and five Day Houses. One of the key strengths of Tonbridge is that it blends tradition and innovation successfully, with high achieving boys wearing their gifts lightly.The School is renowned for its excellent teaching and for academic achievement. Each year exam results at GCSE and A-level are outstanding, with boys progressing to leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group institutions: the large majority securing their first-choice destination. Tonbridge leavers have also recently gained places (and scholarships) at top US institutions including Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Dartmouth, Northeastern and UC Berkeley and, worldwide, at universities in Austria, Australia, Canada, China and Hong Kong.In the latest Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ league table, published in December 2022, Tonbridge was the 8th highest ranking independent school in the country, and the top boys boarding school.Pastoral care is based around an outstanding House system. Strong and positive relationships between boys, staff and parents are central to its success, and the School strives to ensure that each pupil, whether a boarder or a day boy, feels fully at home and well supported. ‘Mindfulness in Schools’ was first developed at Tonbridge. There is also a vibrant programme of Co-Curricular breadth and depth, with a wide range of societies covering everything from Beekeeping to Ultimate Frisbee. The School has a strong commitment to widening access and is striving towards doubling the number of boys who receive means-tested fee assistance.Tonbridge teaches its students the skill of making connections, which often involves a lateral, creative leap – connections between academic subjects, between different sports and activities, between people, between cultures: with the aim of producing fine minds and good hearts. The School’s ethos is summed up in just two words: ‘Only Connect’.Facts & FiguresHead: James Priory, since 2018Website: www.tonbridge-school.co.ukAddress: Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 304297Admissions Email: admissions@tonbridge-school.orgReligion: Multi-denominationalNumbers of Students: Total 780 boys | 60% boarding, 40% dayAge Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Boarding £15,580Day        £11,689

Uppingham School has approximately 790 13-18 year-old boys and girls, and is well known for its outstanding facilities, academic and musical excellence, the breadth and depth of the co-curricular programme and superb pastoral care. It is one of the very few real boarding schools left.There are fifteen Boarding Houses; nine for boys (aged 13-18), five for girls (aged 13-18) and one for Sixth Form girls only. The pupils eat all their meals in their Houses and the Housemasters and Housemistresses who run the Houses look after what is in very real terms an extended family. Each boy and girl is assigned a tutor, and all members of teaching staff are attached to one of the Houses. Each house also has a Pastoral Matron. The pastoral aspect of life at Uppingham is taken very seriously.The School is a seven-day a week boarding school with a wide range of extra-curricular activities. There is a long tradition of exceptional musical achievement, with three music schools, the newest of which is equipped with cutting edge music technology, the School’s reputation in this field is pre-eminent.; the School was also among the pioneers of Art, Design and Technology education, with the recently refurbished Leonardo Centre providing an inspiring environment for ADT. There is a fully-equipped 300-seat theatre, along with a drama studio and workshops that are run by the pupils under the direction of a Director of Drama.At the western end of the town is the School’s ‘second heart’ – known as the Western Quad. Recent developments have been focused on this area and it has been regenerated into a coherent and inspiring environment. The campus houses the magnificent new Science Centre which is based around a landscaped open space, creating the Western Quad itself, and has 17 laboratories (including an environmental studies lab and outdoor classroom, and a project room), a lecture theatre, departmental offices and meeting rooms. The centre also has a second library and second buttery to draw non-scientists into the building. The impressive Sports Centre houses a large six-court sports hall, six-lane 25m swimming pool, 50 station fitness studio, gymnasium, squash courts and dance studios. The School also has magnificent games fields and playing surfaces (natural and synthetic).On average 99% of leavers proceed to degree courses, including Oxbridge. In 2018 more than 55.1% of all A-Levels were graded A* or A and 71.2% of all GCSEs were graded A* or A.Geographically Uppingham School is situated in a beautiful market town, on the A47 between Peterborough and Leicester. It lies midway between the A1 and M1 and is served by Oakham, Corby, Kettering, Leicester and Peterborough railway stations (Kettering is just 50 minutes from London by train), and by Stansted, Luton, Birmingham and East Midlands airports.Facts & FiguresHead: Richard MaloneyWebsite: www.uppingham.co.ukAddress: Uppingham School, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1572 820611Admissions Email: admissions@uppingham.co.ukReligion: Church of England, but welcoming of all faithsNumbers of StudentsTotal: 802468 boys, 334 girls95% full boardingAge Range: 13 to 18 yearsFee RangeBoarding £13,895Day        £8,802Famous AlumniStephen FryMark HaddonRick SteinHarry Judd

Caterham School was named “Independent School of the Year 2023” by the Times Education Supplement. We are a UK-leading co-educational day and boarding school, and our top academic results are testament to the uniquely supportive community and inspiring teaching that is Caterham’s hallmark. Our pupils progress to top UK and global universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group and G5 universities, in addition to securing sought after professional degree apprenticeships. In 2022, 85 per cent of our Upper Sixth leavers secured their first-choice university and course, including eight pupils who secured their place at medical school. In 2023, 12 pupils received offers from Oxford or Cambridge Universities, bringing the total offers from the world-leading universities across the last 5 years to 61.Caterham is a global academic innovator ensuring our young people are prepared with skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world alongside their first-class academic education. Through our unique EDGE curriculum, Caterhamians leave school with a skill set which includes entrepreneurial, digital and problem-solving skills alongside the top grades that open doors of opportunity for them. Caterham is recognised as an EdTech 50 and an Apple Distinguished School.One of Caterham’s particular qualities is the friendly supportive community which is founded on pupil wellbeing – the most important aspect of our school. We were the first UK school to have our pastoral care and wellbeing audited by the National Children’s Bureau and awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools.Our stunning 200-acre countryside campus is just 18 miles from central London with easy access to London Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Our extensive school grounds include our own woodland, high ropes course and outdoor learning centre. A focus on sustainability and the environment is woven into everyday life at the school whether as part of our woodland restoration project or our pupil and staff beekeeping team.Facts & FiguresHead: Ceri JonesWebsite: www.caterhamschool.co.ukAddress: Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6YA, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1883 343028Admissions Email: boardingadmissions@caterhamschool.co.ukReligion: All faiths welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 99350% boys, 50% girls833 day, 160 full boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 years, with boarding from age 13Fee Range (Per Term)Day: £6,995Weekly boarding: £11,830Full boarding: £14,180School Motto: ‘Veritas Sin Timore’ - Truth Without Fear

Cheltenham Ladies’ College opened its doors in 1854, with the purpose of providing girls with a thorough academic education and, over 160 years later, we continue to be proud of our strong tradition of innovation, academic excellence and empowerment in the education of young women.Educating 850 pupils from around the world, College is a large community of boarding and day girls, with expert teaching and pastoral care, and outstanding facilities. While academic achievements are important, these must go hand-in-hand with co-curricular activities that interest and challenge them, a community that supports them, and opportunities to pursue passions and learn from failure. Our wide-ranging programmes offer opportunities to undertake new experiences and we are committed to helping every girl to find the talent and potential that lie within.Our GCSE, A Level and IB results are consistently excellent – in 2022, our IB average was 41.6 and our A Levels grades were at 76.7% A*-A ,and GCSE grades at 92.2% A*-A.College is situated in Cheltenham, one of England’s most beautiful Regency towns, with graceful architecture, beautiful gardens and fantastic culture, including the annual Cheltenham Festivals (Jazz, Science, Music and Literature) which enrich the girls’ curriculum though our strategic sponsorship.We are committed to developing intellectually curious, self-motivated, enthusiastic young women with an enduring love of learning. Our leavers choose a variety of paths for future study, from medicine, law or engineering, to design, animation or drama: this is testament to the independent thinking, creativity and self-belief actively encouraged and thriving within our College community.Facts & FiguresHead: Eve Jardine-Young (since 2010)Website: www.cheltladiescollege.orgAddress: Bayshill Road, Cheltenham GL50 3EP, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1242 707070Admissions Email: admissions@cheltladiescollege.orgReligion: Christian, with all faiths welcomeNumbers of Students Total: 870 girls | 690 full boarding, 180 dayAge Range: 11 to 18 yearsFee Range (Per Term)Boarding - from £13,950 to £16,900Day - from £9,340 to £11,300

Sevenoaks (founded in 1432) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. Half an hour from Central London and Gatwick International Airport, our superb 100-acre campus is set in the Kent countryside. Boarding is an important part of the school’s ethos and students of 70 different nationalities contribute to an atmosphere that is globally engaged, tolerant and open-minded.Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the IB for 44 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Formers have taken the full IB Diploma. It has twice received the distinction of being named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year, and the UK Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) awarded Sevenoaks the rare accolade of ‘Exceptional’ for its pupils’ achievement.In 2022, our average Diploma score was 40.1 points, about eight points above the world average, and consistent with previous years. We proudly publish our university destinations with 98 per cent of our students progressing to their firm-choice university. The majority go to Oxbridge, London universities or other top universities in the UK, like Bristol or Durham. Given our global perspective, 20% of our students go to universities in another country, specifically Ivy league and top universities in the United States.Sevenoaks delivers a broad, balanced programme of study. Strengthened by wise pastoral care, Sevenoaks students work hard to satisfy their natural curiosity and extend themselves far above and beyond the core curriculum. Students have access to world class-facilities for co-curricular pursuits, including sport, music, drama and art, at least 70 clubs and societies, a wide range of study trips and exchanges, and a well-established community service programme.Recent campus developments include a new boarding house for boys, a state-of-the art science and technology centre uniting the four core fields of science, and an innovative new Sixth Form centre. With seven distinctive and comfortable boarding houses, our boarding community is fun, friendly and busy. A new girls’ boarding house is currently being built and will open in September 2023.Facts & FiguresHead: Jesse Elzinga, since 2020Website: www.sevenoaksschool.orgAddress: Sevenoaks School, High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 455133Admissions Email:16+ entry:              regist6@sevenoaksschool.org11+ and 13+ entry: regist@sevenoaksschool.orgReligion: All faiths welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 1,180623 boys, 557 girls791 day, 389 boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 years, with boarding from age 13Fee Range (Per Term)Boarder: £14,307 - £15,522Day:       £8,907 - £10,116

Sevenoaks (founded in 1432) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. Half an hour from Central London and Gatwick International Airport, our superb 100-acre campus is set in the Kent countryside. Boarding is an important part of the school’s ethos and students of 70 different nationalities contribute to an atmosphere that is globally engaged, tolerant and open-minded.Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the IB for 44 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Formers have taken the full IB Diploma. It has twice received the distinction of being named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year, and the UK Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) awarded Sevenoaks the rare accolade of ‘Exceptional’ for its pupils’ achievement.In 2022, our average Diploma score was 40.1 points, about eight points above the world average, and consistent with previous years. We proudly publish our university destinations with 98 per cent of our students progressing to their firm-choice university. The majority go to Oxbridge, London universities or other top universities in the UK, like Bristol or Durham. Given our global perspective, 20% of our students go to universities in another country, specifically Ivy league and top universities in the United States.Sevenoaks delivers a broad, balanced programme of study. Strengthened by wise pastoral care, Sevenoaks students work hard to satisfy their natural curiosity and extend themselves far above and beyond the core curriculum. Students have access to world class-facilities for co-curricular pursuits, including sport, music, drama and art, at least 70 clubs and societies, a wide range of study trips and exchanges, and a well-established community service programme.Recent campus developments include a new boarding house for boys, a state-of-the art science and technology centre uniting the four core fields of science, and an innovative new Sixth Form centre. With seven distinctive and comfortable boarding houses, our boarding community is fun, friendly and busy. A new girls’ boarding house is currently being built and will open in September 2023.Facts & FiguresHead: Jesse Elzinga, since 2020Website: www.sevenoaksschool.orgAddress: Sevenoaks School, High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HU, United KingdomAdmissions Telephone: +44 (0) 1732 455133Admissions Email:16+ entry:              regist6@sevenoaksschool.org11+ and 13+ entry: regist@sevenoaksschool.orgReligion: All faiths welcomeNumbers of StudentsTotal: 1,180623 boys, 557 girls791 day, 389 boardingAge Range: 11 to 18 years, with boarding from age 13Fee Range (Per Term)Boarder: £14,307 - £15,522Day:       £8,907 - £10,116