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.
Senior 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
Abbey College, Cambridge
This forward-thinking Cambridge day and boarding college specialises in helping international and local students achieve their academic potential and secure places in top universit...
Cambridgeshire
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...
Shropshire
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
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.
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
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.
Sussex
Beechwood School, Tunbridge Wells
A co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 3-18 years old in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Kent
Benenden School, Benenden
An independent boarding school for girls aged 11-18 years old in Benenden, Kent.
Kent
Berkhamsted School Senior Boys, Girls and Sixth
These two single sex Senior schools and Co-ed Sixth Form offer a melting pot of traditional and modern facilities and values which combine to bring a vibrant and dynamic education ...
Hertfordshire
Bethany School, Goudhurst
A co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 11-18 years old in Goudhurst, 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
Bournemouth Collegiate Senior School, Bournemouth
A co-ed day and boarding school for 11 to 16 year olds.
Dorset
Bradfield College, Reading
A co-ed day and boarding school for children aged 13-18 years of age in Reading, Berkshire.
Berkshire
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
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