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WELCOME - Now open for entries!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards 2025 is now open, offering a uniquely modern, holistic perspective on what it takes to be a brilliant independent school in the UK.
There will be 13 categories to enter, including awards for Inventive extra-curricular programme, Best Learning Support and a Prepared for Life Award, plus perennially popular categories such as Outstanding Pastoral Care and Brilliant Boarding School.
Find out what the judges are looking for and visit our Terms of Entry, and FAQs for more information.
The Categories
Our 13 awards categories allow schools to showcase what makes them unique, and how they truly deliver for the children in their care.
Why Get Involved
Gain Trust
3.8m ABC1 women each month read Muddy Stilettos and explicity trust our brand and its recommendations.
Show Your Support
Enter our Awards and show your staff how much you appreciate their efforts.
Effective PR
Winning at a brand new, modern, forward-thinking Awards is great publicity for your school.
Be a Winner
We'll champion all winners and showcase the schools on our website and social channels.
"MCS were delighted to receive recognition from Muddy Stilettos of our extensive partnerships and community engagement programme. The Best School Award raised the visibility of the causes we care passionately about."
Magdalen College School
"Winning at the Best Experiential Learning award at the Muddy Awards this year has been a true game changer. It's not just a recognition of our green thumbs, but a celebration of the community spirit that makes our allotment a thriving, vibrant place. We're honoured and inspired to keep growing together!"
St Olave's Prep School
Our partners
To find out how to get involved as a partner, contact Jamie Page Weeden at jamie@muddystilettos.co.uk.
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