Independent Sixth Form Schools

Beechwood School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Set within 23 acres of landscaped grounds, the school is centred around a grand Victorian mansion constructed in 1855. Founded in 1915 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, it maintains a nurturing ethos based on its founding traditions while welcoming children of all faiths. Facilities include a dedicated auditorium, sports gym, and MUGA pitch, supporting a broad curriculum that offers a wide variety of academic and creative subjects at GCSE and A-level.

Kingston Grammar School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in Kingston upon Thames. Founded in 1561 by Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I, the school's historic site features the 14th-century Lovekyn Chapel, the only remaining free-standing chantry chapel in England. The school provides a broad academic curriculum alongside a diverse co-curricular programme. Extensive sporting facilities are located nearby at Ditton Field, covering 22 acres. The school's ethos encourages pupils to be intellectually curious and socially responsible within a supportive community.

Canbury School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in Kingston upon Thames. Established in 1982, the school is characterised by its small class sizes, which are typically limited to fifteen students to facilitate individualised learning. The curriculum covers a broad range of academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities in art, music, and sport. Situated near Richmond Park, the school provides a supportive environment designed to foster student confidence and independence within a small, community-focused setting.

Reigate Grammar School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in Reigate, Surrey. Founded in 1675 by Henry Smith, the school occupies a site near the town centre and maintains extensive sports facilities at its Hartswood grounds. The campus features a blend of traditional architecture and contemporary additions, such as the Harrison Centre library and learning hub. The school provides a broad academic curriculum complemented by a diverse range of extracurricular activities in music, drama, and sport, focusing on the development of well-rounded individuals.

Battle Abbey School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school for pupils aged three months to 18 years, situated in Battle and Bexhill, East Sussex. The Senior School occupies the historic site of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, utilising the 13th-century Abbot’s House and surrounding grounds. The school claims to foster an ethos of kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, prioritising individual pastoral care. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form centre and a preparatory department in Bexhill featuring extensive gardens and a 25-metre indoor swimming pool.

Sutton Valence School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, set within 100 acres of Kent countryside overlooking the Weald. Founded in 1576 by William Lambe, the school balances its rich history with modern facilities, including a 200-seat theatre and the Sydney Wooderson Sports Centre. Its ethos centres on a "Total Curriculum" designed to develop well-rounded individuals through academic, sporting, and artistic achievement. The school provides a supportive community environment, maintaining strong traditions while offering extensive extracurricular opportunities in rugby, hockey, and cricket.

City of London Freemen's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 to 18, situated in 57 acres of parkland at Ashtead Park, Surrey. Founded in 1854 by the City of London Corporation, the school is centred around a Grade II listed mansion house. Facilities include a specialist music school with a 200-seat recital hall and a modern sports centre featuring a competition-standard swimming pool. Its ethos encourages students to learn, lead, and make a difference, balancing academic rigour with extensive extracurricular opportunities in a historic rural setting.

Royal Russell School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated on a 110-acre parkland estate in Croydon. Founded in 1853, the school maintains a long-standing royal patronage. The campus features notable architecture, including a chapel and Great Hall designed by Sir Aston Webb. The school provides a broad curriculum with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals through extensive extracurricular programmes in sport, music, and drama. Facilities include a performing arts centre, modern science laboratories, and comprehensive sports pitches.

Jeannine Manuel School is a co-educational bilingual day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. Opened in 2015, it is the sister school of the Paris institution founded in 1954 by French Resistance member Jeannine Manuel. The school is housed across three sites in historic listed buildings on Russell Square and Bedford Square. Its ethos emphasises international understanding and pedagogical innovation within a multicultural community. Students follow a bilingual curriculum, preparing for either the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Walthamstow Hall is an independent day school for girls aged 2 to 18, located in Sevenoaks, Kent. Established in 1838 to educate the daughters of missionaries, it is one of the oldest schools of its kind in the United Kingdom. The campus combines an Arts and Crafts-inspired main building and Victorian vaulted dining room with modern facilities, including the Ship Theatre and a specialist Sixth Form Centre. The school provides an all-through education that emphasises academic breadth alongside a rich co-curricular programme in sport, music, and the performing arts.

Our Lady of Sion School is an independent, co-educational day school situated in the heart of Worthing, West Sussex. Founded in 1862 by the Sisters of Sion, it offers education from Nursery to Sixth Form (ages 3 to 18). The school operates with an inter-denominational ethos, welcoming students of all faiths, rooted in its Catholic foundation. Its motto, "Consideration Always," is central to school life, aiming to foster a culture of respect and support. The school facilities include an indoor sports hall, astroturf pitch, and various creative arts studios.

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.

Hurtwood House, situated near Dorking in the Surrey Hills, is a co-educational boarding and day school specialising in sixth-form education for students aged 16 to 18. Founded in 1970 by Richard Jackson, the school is centred around an Edwardian mansion set within a 200-acre estate. It offers a unique, less formal ethos than traditional boarding schools, with no uniform and a first-name basis between staff and pupils. While maintaining strong academic rigour, the school is particularly renowned for its professional-standard facilities and success in the creative and performing arts.

St Augustine's Priory is an independent Catholic day school in Ealing, West London, primarily for girls aged 3 to 18, with boys admitted to the nursery and prep sections. Founded in Paris in 1634 and established at its current site in 1915, the school is set within 13 acres of grounds that include a wildflower meadow, an orchard, and a working farm. Academic and extracurricular facilities include a chapel, a modern science block, and floodlit sports pitches. The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education based on values of truth and compassion.

Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in Guildford, Surrey. Established in 1905, the school combines high academic expectations with a focus on personal development through its "ACHIEVE" ethos. The campus features a dedicated performing arts centre, an Olympic-standard sprung gymnasium, and the Urnfield Sports Ground. As an Apple Distinguished School, Tormead employs a 1:1 iPad scheme to support its digital learning strategy. The school provides a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities in music, drama, and competitive sport.