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ACS International School, Cobham

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.

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ACS International School, Egham

ACS International School, Egham

For an international education, you'll struggle to get better than the ACS International School in Egham.

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Adcote School for Girls, Shropshire

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...

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Aldenham School, Elstree, Hertfordshire

Aldenham School, Elstree, Hertfordshire

A Co-ed day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, in Elstree, Hertfordshire.

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Aldro School, Shackleford

Aldro School, Shackleford

One of the most highly regarded prep and boarding schools in the south-east - pupils go on to the likes of Eton, Harrow and Charterhouse. It's small, with a big family feel.

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Aldwickbury School, Harpenden

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 hap...

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All Hallows Prep School, Cranmore

All Hallows Prep School, Cranmore

This co-ed prep school has a family feel, very good results, Famous Five forest school, cutting edge design studio and an innovative, flexible curriculum

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Ardingly College, Ardingly

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.

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Ashfold School, Dorton, Mid Bucks

Ashfold School, Dorton, Mid Bucks

This bucolic co-ed prep school for day pupils and boarders in the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire is family-oriented with a deserved reputation for its all-rounder offering.

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Ashford Senior School

Ashford Senior School

The latest school to go under the Muddy microscope, Ashford Senior School is now a thriving co-educational day and boarding school. Shall we find out more?

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Badminton School, Bristol

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

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Bath Academy, Bath

Bath Academy, Bath

An independent Sixth Form college offering a truly personalised education for those wanting to do A Levels, university foundation programmes, and for aspiring medics.

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Battle Abbey Senior School, Battle

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.

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Beachborough School, nr Brackley

Beachborough School, nr Brackley

Hard to find fault with this lovely co-ed prep school on the Bucks/Northants borders - a family vibe, pretty rural setting and great results.

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Beaudesert Park School, Minchinhampton

Beaudesert Park School, Minchinhampton

A high-achieving and nurturing co-ed Prep school with a laser focus on pastoral care, all wrapped up in a fairytale Cotswold setting that oozes Swallows and Amazons charm.

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Bede’s Prep School, Eastbourne

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.

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Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, Hailsham

Bede’s Senior School, Upper Dicker, Hailsham

This co-ed senior school is on a mission to do things differently – balancing academics, wellbeing, community service and choice. Plus it runs a zoo.

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Bedford School, Bedfordshire

Bedford School, Bedfordshire

A boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18, in the heart of Bedford town.

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Beechwood Park, St Albans

Beechwood Park, St Albans

This Co-ed Prep combines academic excellence with a vibrant and energetic child-centred approach to education, plus it has idyllic grounds and bags of co-curricular opportunities.

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Benenden School, Benenden

Benenden School, Benenden

An independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18 years old in Benenden, Kent.

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