National School Reviews
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Stamford Endowed Schools, Stamford (Lincs)
Wellbeing and creative thinking are at the heart of this progressive, mixed co-ed and single-sex boarding school, where children are taught to stretch their horizons while nurturing community spirit.
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The Beacon School, Amersham
Leading single sex prep school in the UK, The Beacon has an impressively inclusive, family feel to it, with a focus on pastoral care and turning out well-rounded boys.
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St Edward’s School
Looking for a city school? St Edward's School in Summertown, Oxford is a corker, with half of the cohort taking the IB rather than A-levels. Read on for the Muddy verdict.
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Moulsford School, Moulsford
A highly-regarded boy’s prep school in South Oxon in a stonkingly lovely setting on the Thames, with a strong reputation for sport and extracurricular activities.
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Repton Prep School
Set in 55 majestic acres of Derbyshire countryside, this rural co-ed day and boarding school is known for its sporting prowess and all-rounder ethos.Set in 55 majestic acres of Derbyshire countryside, this rural co-ed day and boarding school is known for its sporting prowess and all-rounder ethos.
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Maltman’s Green School
Formidable facilities with a particular strength in gymnastics make up this effective 12 acre non-selective girls' day school in leafy Gerrards Cross.
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Summer Fields School, North Oxford
A top pre prep and prep day and boarding school for boys with small pupil numbers and whopper facilities, hidden away in 70 stunning acres leading to the Cherwell River.
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d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford
d'Overbroeck's in Oxford has a first name policy, progressive curriculum, a dedicated Sixth Form campus and a whole clutch of brilliant results. Impressed.
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Claires Court Junior Boys, Maidenhead
A unique 'diamond model', Claires Court is a non-selective, family-friendly Berkshire gem for ages 3-18 that's big on values and individuality.
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Heathfield School, Ascot
This deliberately small all-girls' school is a stone's throw from Ascot, where boarding is big, opportunities are endless and there are more facilities than you can shake a lacrosse stick at.
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The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon
Check out my update on this highly-regarded day school in Abingdon with fantastic ISI reports (excellent across the board) for kids 2-11 years old.
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Aldwickbury School, Harpenden
Don't be fooled by the trad appearance of this boys' Prep - it has a relaxed and modern outlook, and teaches kindness and humility alongside a curriculum that propels boys into happy and successful futures.
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Caldicott School, Farnham Royal
Set next to Burnham Beeches nature reserve in leafy South Bucks, Caldicott offers a homely atmosphere whilst still nailing it as a top feeder school to Harrow.
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Bruern Abbey School, Bicester
The UK's only independent school expressly tailored to helping boys with learning difficulties (like dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia) pass Common Entrance exams, GCSEs, and more. It works!
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Prestfelde Prep School, Shrewsbury
A nurturing and aspirational Shropshire co-ed option, Prestfelde Prep School boasts outstanding academic results, strong music and art, and elite sports.
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Chandlings Prep School, Bagley Wood, Oxford
Muddy says: A warm, friendly prep school just outside Oxford, set in 60 lovely acres of land. A hidden gem amongst Oxford's more shouty preps - but for how long?
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Witham Hall School, Lincolnshire
This rural co-ed prep school for day pupils and boarders has an inclusive, family feel alongside immaculate facilities.
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Sunningdale School, Ascot
Sunningdale is a superb family-run day and boarding prep where boys work hard and play hard. It's small, proudly non-selective and incredibly homely.
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Myddelton College, Denbigh, North Wales
A go-getter, non-selective co-ed boarding school based in jaw-dropping natural surroundings. Myddelton's emphasis on elite sport and all-rounder credentials are an immediate attraction.
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King’s InterHigh School
The longest established online school in the UK for kids 7-18 has seen interest rise exponentially since Covid. So what's all the fuss about?
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St Andrew’s, Pangbourne
This bucolic co-ed prep school in the rolling hills of Berkshire is family-oriented, outdoorsy with great results – and the Duchess of Cambridge raves about it.
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Sherborne Prep School, Sherborne
Non-pushy yet achieves academically, strong on music and art and with an innovative approach to sport and fitness.
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Adcote School for Girls, Shropshire
This small, non-selective school manages to be a triple threat in academics, sports, and pastoral care all at once. The last five years have seen it turn from middle-of-the-road to national contender.
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Sherfield School, Hook
A confident all-rounder and pastorally driven co-ed independent day and boarding school set in 76 acres of rural splendour.
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The Abbey School, Reading
One of the UK's best girls’ day schools, The Abbey is producing globally-minded young women with a 'can-do-anything' attitude who consistently achieve top marks on results day.
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Royal High School Bath, GDST
Inclusive, girl-centered education, strong on science, maths and languages, with chic facilities – and the only school in Bath offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Kimbolton School (Prep School), Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Muddy says: A highly-regarded co-ed prep school on the Cambridgeshire border in a beautiful rural setting, known for its amazing facilities, extra-curricular activities and its family-orientated atmosphere.
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Brooke House College
A new head with exciting new plans for this co-ed day and boarding school for 11-19 year olds in Market Harborough. The school may be small but it has a huge international intake (60 nationalities) and also boasts a top Football Academy.
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Moreton Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire
With a new £1.45m theatre and national lacrosse champions, this nurturing rural boarding and day school has a strong academic record, wonderfully quirky features and even its very own farm smallholding.
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St Swithun’s Prep, Winchester
This prep and pre-prep just outside the city centre has a great academic record, but the focus on pastoral care, positive relationships and unique extra-curricular activities means the overall approach is well-rounded.
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Ludgrove School, Wokingham
Ludgrove is a boys' prep school in Wokingham, that's understated but not under the radar. Homely yet high achieving, it's a place where boys can be boys.
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Waverley Prep School, Wokingham
A modern day school in Wokingham for boys and girls, aged 0-11 years. This family focussed prep is ranked highly in the Sunday Times Top 100 for its superb academic record.
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Twyford Prep School, Hants
Muddy says: This Hampshire prep is a cosy school with a strong sporting pedigree and an impressive curriculum that encourages creative thinking.
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Kimbolton School (Snr), Huntingdon
You'll find 120 acres of glorious grounds and a stunning castle setting at this high-achieving co-ed day/boarding senior school (11-18), with a strong all-rounder rep.
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West Buckland School, Barnstaple
Muddy says: A nurturing, non-hothousey co-ed day and boarding school in bucolic North Devon with acres of healthy air coast and countryside on its doorstep.
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Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, Hailsham
Muddy says: Fabulous boarding facilities and innovations from a ‘day boarder’ concept to a pupil-run mini zoo help set this senior school apart.
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Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood
You'll find 280 acres of fresh air and Art Deco heritage at this high-achieving yet well balanced boys school in Herts' Three Rivers District, a mere 30 minutes from central London.
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Highfield and Brookham Schools, Liphook
Muddy says: This pre-prep and prep school offer a whopping 175 acres of space for kids to run around in while they excel academically.
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Meoncross School, Stubbington
Muddy says: This independent co-ed for ages 2.5 - 16, is situated just outside of Fareham with a rural feel and family vibe.
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West Hill Park School, Fareham
Muddy says: A happy, romping countryside prep, where children develop in a kind, secure environment & gain regular scholarships to top public schools.