HMC is a professional association representing the heads of many of the world's leading independent schools. Historically associated with the great public schools, its membership is now diverse, including co-educational, single-sex, day, and boarding schools for pupils aged 11-18. Membership is considered a kitemark of global quality, innovation, and excellence in education. The conference enables members to share best practices, provides professional development, and offers a collective voice to influence national and international educational policy, championing high standards in all aspects of school life.
HMC Member Schools (241)
Situated in Eastbourne on the East Sussex coast, Eastbourne College is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18. Established in 1867, the school is located between the beach and the South Downs, describing itself as a ‘blue health school’ that promotes well-being through its maritime environment. The campus features the Birley Centre and the Winn Building, offering a mix of modern and traditional facilities. The school claims to focus on a holistic education underpinned by its core values of excellence, integrity, participation, and kindness.
The King's School Gloucester is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, encompassing nursery, pre-prep, prep, senior, and sixth form stages. Situated adjacent to Gloucester Cathedral in a historic setting, the school traces its origins back to the medieval Abbey of St Peter before being re-founded by King Henry VIII. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a vibrant co-curricular programme, placing a strong emphasis on pastoral care, community values, and traditional cathedral traditions.
Collegiate School is an all-through co-educational day and boarding school located in Stapleton, Bristol, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18. Set within extensive grounds, the school provides a holistic education that balances academic rigour with diverse creative, sporting, and extracurricular pursuits. Emphasising an inclusive and grounded community, Collegiate School aims to develop well-rounded individuals who understand their responsibilities within the wider world.
The Royal Masonic School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, set within 315 acres of parkland in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1788 to provide for the daughters of Freemasons, the school relocated to its present site in 1934. The campus features a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities, including a planetarium, a dedicated performing arts centre, and extensive sports grounds. The school focuses on nurturing individual talent and potential, offering a broad curriculum alongside a diverse range of extracurricular activities.
Norwich School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged three to eighteen, located within the historic Cathedral Close of Norwich. Set in picturesque grounds adjacent to the cathedral, the school combines a traditional academic curriculum with a vibrant co-curricular programme. Catering for junior and senior pupils, it offers a broad range of subjects, extensive sporting facilities, and a strong emphasis on scholarship, while maintaining a rich heritage dating back to the medieval period.
St Albans High School for Girls (STAHS) is an independent day school for pupils aged 4 to 18. Established in 1889, the school operates across two Hertfordshire sites: the Senior School in central St Albans and the Preparatory School set within 18 acres of parkland in Wheathampstead. Rooted in the Church of England tradition, the school follows a "Teach to 25" philosophy. Facilities include a performing arts centre, an indoor swimming pool, and extensive sports grounds for lacrosse and tennis, alongside a modern Sixth Form centre.
Reed's School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 11 to 18, with a co-educational Sixth Form, located on a 40-acre site in Cobham, Surrey. Founded in 1813 by the Reverend Andrew Reed as the London Orphan Asylum, the school moved to its current premises in 1946. It offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programmes, with dedicated facilities including an indoor cricket centre and a regional tennis academy. The school maintains an emphasis on character development and pastoral care, rooted in its historical foundation as a charitable institution.
Brighton College Prep School is a co-educational independent school situated in the heart of Brighton, East Sussex. Occupying a coastal location with sea views, the school is also within walking distance of the South Downs. The school’s ethos centres on a "culture of kindness" and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to be kind, curious, and confident. Pupils benefit from access to the facilities of Brighton College, including the School of Science and Sport. Awarded an Eco-Schools Green Flag, the school promotes sustainable travel and integrates outdoor learning into its curriculum.
St John's School, Leatherhead, is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Surrey for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1851 to provide education for the sons of the clergy, the school moved to its current 50-acre site in 1872. The campus features a blend of Victorian red-brick architecture and modern facilities, including a sports centre with a 25-metre swimming pool. St John's emphasises a balance of academic ambition, strong pastoral care through its house system, and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities in sports, performing arts, and community service.
The Mill Hill School Foundation is a co-educational day and boarding group in London, catering to pupils aged 3 to 18 across its Pre-Prep (Grimsdell), Prep (Belmont), and Senior (Mill Hill) schools. Situated ten miles from the city centre, the schools are set within 160 acres of grounds featuring woods, fields, and sports pitches. The foundation provides a broad curriculum alongside extensive co-curricular, sporting, and artistic programmes. Originally established by Christian nonconformists, it focuses on developing well-rounded pupils equipped for future challenges.
Bromley High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated on a 25-acre campus in Bickley, Greater London. Established in 1883 and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the school moved to its current site in 1981. It holds the distinction of being the world's first all-girls All-Steinway School, housing a specialist music wing. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool and floodlit sports pitches. The school provides a rigorous academic environment alongside a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities in music, sport, and the arts.
Woodbridge School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Suffolk, catering for pupils aged 4 to 18 across pre-prep, prep, senior, and sixth form sections. Set within over 40 acres of wooded grounds overlooking the River Deben, the school provides a broad academic and co-curricular education. Supported by the Seckford Foundation, it features historic architecture alongside modern facilities such as a dedicated theatre.