Independent Boarding Schools

Slindon College is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 8 to 18, located near Arundel in West Sussex. Set within 14 acres of the South Downs National Park, the school is housed in the historic, Grade II listed Slindon House. It provides a specialist learning environment tailored to pupils with additional needs, such as dyslexia and ADHD. The college emphasises a holistic and supportive ethos, maintaining small class sizes to provide individual attention. The curriculum offers a broad range of academic and vocational pathways, including GCSEs and BTEC qualifications.

Rochester Independent College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kent for pupils aged 11 to 19. Established in 1984, the college occupies an urban campus within a conservation area, featuring fourteen listed buildings connected by wildlife gardens. The school operates with an informal ethos where students do not wear uniforms and staff are addressed by their first names. Facilities include an underground theatre, garden classrooms, and sculptural musical gates. While maintaining its founding focus on mathematics and science, the curriculum also emphasises creative arts such as fine art, digital media, and film.

Beechwood Park School is a co-educational day and flexi-boarding preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13, set within 37 acres of Hertfordshire parkland near St Albans. Housed in a Grade I listed Queen Anne mansion, the school occupies a site with history dating back to a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery. Its child-centred ethos focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals through a broad curriculum. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a purpose-built music technology suite, and a unique pottery cellar. The grounds also feature an extensive Forest School and numerous sports pitches.

Farringtons School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in Chislehurst, Kent. Set within 25 acres of parkland, the school was founded as a Methodist girls' school and transitioned to co-education in 2010. It maintains a strong Christian ethos, guided by the motto "Posside Sapientiam" (Growing in Wisdom). Facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, a large sports hall with a dance studio, and a dedicated chapel. The curriculum emphasises a holistic education, supported by a diverse co-curricular programme that encourages personal development and curiosity.

Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent fifth and sixth-form college located in South Kensington, London. Established in 1973 by three Cambridge graduates, the college is housed within several converted 19th-century Victorian townhouses on Queen's Gate. MPW offers a broad curriculum of over 40 A-level and 30 GCSE subjects, characterised by a tutorial-style system with class sizes limited to nine students. Specialist facilities include seven science laboratories and extensive creative arts studios for photography, ceramics, and textiles. The college provides both day and boarding options, with en-suite accommodation available at the nearby Queen's Gate House.

Hall Grove School is a co-educational day and weekly boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 13, located in Bagshot, Surrey. Set within 40 acres of parkland on a former country estate, the school was founded in 1954. The grounds feature woodland, a lake, and a golf course, supporting a curriculum that incorporates outdoor learning. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the school provides a broad education with a focus on character development and the natural environment, maintaining a family-orientated ethos throughout its pre-prep and preparatory departments.

North London Grammar School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 18, situated in Hendon. Established in 2006 as the Wisdom School, it relocated in 2014 to its current 50,000-square-foot campus, a former police training centre. The school follows the motto Bonitas, Scientia, Disciplina, emphasising goodness, knowledge, and instruction. Its curriculum focuses on critical thinking and STEAM subjects, and the school is the global host of the International Greenwich Olympiad. Facilities include modern science laboratories and specialised boarding provision for senior boys.

Buckswood School is a co-educational day and boarding school situated on a 40-acre country estate in Guestling, East Sussex. Occupying Broomham Hall, which features a 15th-century main house, the school provides a rural setting described as a "global school in the heart of the British countryside." The curriculum includes GCSEs, A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate. Guided by its "12 Pillars" ethos, the school claims to focus on internationalism and personal development. Notable campus facilities include a specialist football academy, riding stables, a vineyard, and a woodland activity centre.

Ardingly College is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated on a 230-acre campus in the West Sussex countryside near Haywards Heath. Founded in 1858 by Canon Nathaniel Woodard, the school features notable Gothic Revival architecture and a Grade II listed chapel. The college emphasises a "world-ready" ethos, providing a choice between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form. Facilities include a dedicated art school and access to a reservoir for water sports. It maintains a strong focus on competitive sports, including football, hockey, and cricket.

Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is a co-educational day and boarding school in Hertfordshire for pupils aged 7 to 19. Housed in a Grade II* listed mansion originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren and once owned by the Rothschild family, the school is set within 17 acres of parkland. It provides a dual curriculum that balances rigorous academic education with vocational training in dance, drama, musical theatre, and music. Notable facilities include the Markova Theatre and specialised studios, enabling students to pursue professional performing arts pathways alongside their academic studies.