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.
Abingdon Prep, Abingdon
An independent preparatory day school for boys aged 4-13 years old in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire
Bedford School, Bedfordshire
A boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18, in the heart of Bedford town.
Bedfordshire
Bickley Park School, Bromley
An independent preparatory school for boys aged 2.5-13 years old in Bromley, Kent.
Kent
Bruern Abbey School, Bicester
The UK's only independent school tailored to helping boys with learning difficulties pass Common Entrance exams and GCSEs. It works!
Oxfordshire
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.
Buckinghamshire
Cumnor House School for Boys, South Croydon
Cumnor House Boys' School is an independent prep school in South Croydon for boys aged 2-13 with a reputation for academic excellence.
Surrey
Davenies School, Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield's only boys' day school boasts an all-rounder curriculum, strong community feel and continually-improving facilities.
Buckinghamshire
Eton College, Windsor
A full boarding school for boys aged 12-19 years of age in Windsor, Berkshire.
Berkshire
Falkner House Boys School, South Kensington
A day school for boys aged 2-11 years in South Kensington, London.
London
Lockers Park, Hemel Hempstead
This attractively small boys’ Pre-prep and Prep combines tradition with innovation and fosters resilience, inquisitiveness and creativity. Strong academic results, sport every da...
Hertfordshire
Loughborough Grammar School, Loughborough
This school is not currently reviewed in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Guide.
Leicestershire
Ludgrove School, Wokingham
An independent boarding school for boys aged 8-13 years of age in Wokingham.
Berkshire
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...
Hertfordshire
Papplewick School, Ascot
A day and boarding preparatory school for boys aged 6-13 years of age in Ascot.
Berkshire
Parkside School, Cobham
A small prep with a community vibe that really stands out. It punches above its weight academically and on the sports pitch, and has been making waves in music and drama too.
Surrey
Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital, Bristol
An independent day school for boys aged 7 to 16 years, with a co-ed 6th Form
Somerset
RGS Guildford
A highly sought-after independent day school for boys aged 11-18, in Guildford, Surrey.
Surrey
RGS Prep, Guildford
Known for its academic excellence and strong music programme, RGS Prep in Guildford is a dynamic all-boys school that seeks to bring out the best in each child. But it's no hothous...
Surrey
Radley College, Radley
With its stunning 800 acre grounds, seriously impressive facilities and strong results, this prestigious all boys full boarding school needs no introduction
Oxfordshire
Reed’s School, Cobham
This day and boarding school for boys (and girls in the Sixth Form) with spectacular facilities, a strong community spirit and solid academic results makes for well-rounded and hig...
Surrey
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