School Reviews
Unique, independent, honest. Our ‘insider’ guides give a genuine insight into each school we visit, with informal, super-useful advice from our editors – parents, just like you.
All Through Schools
ACS International School, Cobham
An international day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-18 set on a stunning 128-acre campus. Non-selective and pastorally strong, there's a strong community feel.
Surrey
ACS International School, Egham
For an international education, you'll struggle to get better than the ACS International School in Egham.
Surrey
Akeley Wood School, Nr Buckingham
A friendly, inclusive non-selective three-site nursery, junior and senior day school close to Milton Keynes, taking boys and girls from age 1-18 in an attractive rural setting.
Buckinghamshire
Aldenham School, Elstree, Hertfordshire
A Co-ed day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, in Elstree, Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire
Ardingly College, Ardingly
A spacious and impressive co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 2-18, near to the legendary South of England Showground.
Sussex
Babington House School, Chislehurst
This independent, co-ed, day school in Chislehurst - for pupils from 3 to 18 years - is a rising star. Ranked Top Small Independent School in the UK, for A Level results - the acad...
Kent
Badminton School, Bristol
A dynamic day and boarding school for girls aged 4-18, the school's careful balance of intellectual firepower with common courtesy and support stands its girls out from the crowd
Somerset
Battle Abbey Senior School, Battle
This genuinely unique day and boarding senior school and sixth form on one of the most enviable sites in the UK is steeped in history, academically excellent and big on teams.
Sussex
Bede’s Prep School, Eastbourne
A proudly non-selective, vibrant and diverse co-ed day and boarding school with a unique beachy location and an emphasis on a holistic, all-round education.
Sussex
Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells
A co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 3-18 years old in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Kent
Bishop’s Stortford College, East Herts
This vast and impressive co-ed day and boarding school has a dazzling array of facilities and a strong community vibe.
Hertfordshire
Blundell’s School, Tiverton
A co-ed nursery, prep and senior school set in 90 acres, with a distinguished 400 year history steeped in trad values and modern teaching; the Blundell's blend works.
Devon
Bootham School, York
A progressive Quaker co-ed day and boarding school that’s big on individuality and social intelligence, with impressive results.
Yorkshire
Brentwood School, Brentwood
Striking an unusual balance between co-ed and single-sex learning, this successful independent delivers history and heart alongside its stellar academic record.
Essex
Brighton College, Brighton
Impressive new buildings and a 'be yourself' attitude, including LGBT positivity, are standouts at this school beyond its strong academic reputation.
Sussex
Caterham Prep School, Caterham
Friendly, inclusive and stimulating, Caterham Prep sets the foundations in children for a love of learning.
Surrey
Caterham School, Caterham
An all-through day and boarding school set on an impressive 200 acre site with strong academics and great pastoral care.
Surrey
Chigwell School, Chigwell
This buzzy co-ed through school on the outskirts of London and Epping has an appealing blend of academic success, sporting prowess and arty flamboyance.
Essex
Churcher’s College Junior School and Nursery, Liphook
The gateway to the famous co-ed senior school, Churcher’s Junior School has nurturing staff, a good all-round curriculum and popular extra-curricular activities, with bags of spa...
Hampshire
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