Please browse our selection of the top UK boarding schools in the London & South East region of England. Please contact us for free impartial advice on placing your child in a London & South East boarding school.
We work with students to help them gain entry to their chosen university and position students to take on the world of employment with the first class reputation of Abbey DLD Colleges in London, Cambridge and Manchester.
ACS Cobham is a day and boarding co-educational school which is conveniently located in Surrey, just 30 minutes by train from Central London. We offer International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma and Advanced Placement.
Here we remember that achievement is an individual matter, be it entry to an Oxbridge college, a sporting or cultural goal or perhaps simply growing up into a well-balanced individual.
Ashbourne is an independent A Level college in London, rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British OFSTED inspectors. With an exceptional location in London’s Kensington district.
Parents choose Ashford School for many reasons: high achievement at A-level leading to the best UK universities; close attention to the needs of the individual.
Bethany School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for 11–18 year old pupils. With small classes, a broad innovative curriculum and daily enrichment activities.
Box Hill School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18, located just 40 minutes from central London, in the beautiful Surrey Hills.
Brentwood School is a UK Top 10 IB school (with a 38-point 5 year average) with boarding. We are co-educational, close to London and have two other Sixth Form Pathways to choose from (A-Levels and BTEC).
What sort of life do we want for our children, and what skills will they need in order to be successful? At Buckswood we recognise that every scholar is an individual.
We pride ourselves in our friendly community in which we bring out each girl’s individual talents and work with them to develop their skills and become confident independent young women.
Charterhouse is a wonderful school with four centuries of history behind it, and committed to being at the forefront of educational progress in the twenty-first century.
Chigwell School Sixth Form is the pinnacle of secondary education where students enjoy a rich and full education, experience leadership opportunities and are well prepared for A levels.
Claremont School occupies two campuses with a combined area of some 120 acres in an historicallysignificant part of south-eastEngland, close to the sea.
Our Round Square ethos underpins everything we do at Cobham Hall. We believe learning goes beyond the classroom and it is when girls truly step out of their comfort zone.
Cranbrook School is consistently rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and one of the oldest and highly regarded co-educational boarding grammar schools in the country.
Cranleigh School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 13-18. It also has Cranleigh Prep School directly across the road starting at age 7, enabling siblings of varying ages to be educated together.
Dover College is a co-educational school for pupils aged 3-18. We are located in a beautiful, historic site with easy access to Central London, the major airports and Eurostar terminals.
Established in 1907, Downe House is a traditional British boarding school with a modern twist for girls aged 11-18. Situated just outside London, an hour from Heathrow, the School boasts excellent transport links.
Dulwich College is a vibrant and high-achieving community. We are academically selective, but diverse in our breadth of talents, character and backgrounds.
At Farringtons we believe that children perform to their best academically when they feel safe, happy and inspired - inspired by our talented and experienced staff.
Godstowe is an independent day school with boarding for girls aged 3 – 13 and a co-ed nursery and pre-prep. The school sits on an attractive, compact 12-acre site, perched on top of the hill overlooking High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
Hurtwood House is the only independent boarding school specialising exclusively in the Sixth Form. It concentrates on the 16–18 age range and offers students a caring, residential structure.
Kent College is an independent day and boarding school for
girls aged 3 – 18. Classed as a ‘hidden gem’ in Kent, it is situated amongst safe, 75 acre rural parkland.
King Edward’s combines values of excellence, breadth of opportunity and a high level of pastoral care with an innovative, forward-thinking curriculum. Pupils come from all over the world.
Co-educational, Independent, Day & Boarding, Prep & Senior
A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school situated in the picturesque and historic city of Rochester. The School boasts beautiful grounds that create a serene learning environment.
Lancing College is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the UK. Its academic standards are very high with almost 10% of its university applicants going on to study at Oxbridge.
Set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland, only 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, Leighton Park School offers a vibrant learning community.
Only by coming to see LWC for yourself can you appreciate the strong sense of family and community that sets us apart from other schools in the region.
LVS Ascot is an award winning, all-ability, independent day and boarding school that inspires boys and girls from 4 to 18 to exceed their expectations and become independent adults.
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is one of the UK’s leading names in fifth and sixth-form education, offering a distinctive alternative to traditional schools.
Pangbourne College is a small, independent boarding and day school with a unique history and a bright future. It’s a community where you can flourish; our small size allows us to get to know each student individually.
Queen Anne’s is a leading independent boarding school for girls with over 450 pupils aged 11 to 18 years. High aspirations combined with a positive approach to learning.
Reddam House is a majestic school, housed in a magnificent Victorian mansion, in a beautiful, secure setting at the heart of the 125-acre estate; a truly inspirational environment.
Situated in 260 acres of beautiful parkland in Reigate, Surrey, the Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a state boarding school for boys and girls age 7-18.
Royal Russell is an exceptional co-educational Day and Boarding School, with a strong sense of community and an emphasis on the care and development of every student.
Sevenoaks (founded in 1432) is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18. Just half an hour from Central London and Gatwick International Airport, our superb 100-acre campus is set in the Kent countryside.
Day and Boarding for Boys aged 11 to 18 and Girls aged 16 to 18
Shiplake College is a thriving independent boarding and day school for 425 pupils, taking boys from age 11 and girls in the Sixth Form. Overlooking the River Thames in Oxfordshire,
St Catherine’s, Bramley, offers an unparalleled educational and boarding experience, set in 27 acres of grounds in the heart of the Surrey Hills, yet within an hour of London.
St Edmund’s is a distinctive and historic boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 – 18. We are proud of our reputation as a friendly school where we know our pupils well.
At St George’s, we believe in making our girls stand out from the crowd. It’s the quality of individual attention, small class sizes and our flexibility that make a difference.
We welcome full boarding pupils from 7 to 18 years to our beautiful site within easy walking distance of the seaside town of Ramsgate in South-East England.
Students have been inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Valence School since 1576. Set in the heart of the Kent countryside, only 40 miles outside central London.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School will provide your child with a quality education and the precise security, stability and support that’s needed for service children.
The King’s International College, Canterbury opened in September 2018. It occupies a state-of-the-art building designed by top London architects, Walters & Cohen.
The Oratory is a Catholic independent boarding and day school, and provides an education of depth and breadth for both Catholic and non-Catholic families.
Co-educational boarding and day (nursery - sixth form)
It is hard to beat the position of our school, nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty and safe at the top of Farnham Lane, yet close enough to Haslemere train station to hop on a train to explore the busy hotspots of London.
Thornton College is the leading boarding and day school for girls in the Milton Keynes area, consistently ranking one of the top non-selective girls schools in the UK.
Situated in the idyllic British
seaside town of Broadstairs,
Kent, just over an hour from
London, Wellesley House is a
small, caring, traditional and
outdoorsy preparatory school.
Westbourne House is an exceptional day and boarding prep school for girls and boys aged two-and-a-half to 13. Set in 100 acres of parkland, just outside the cathedral city of Chichester.
Whitgift, a leading day and boarding independent school for boys aged 10-18, provides a truly unique education. Set in beautiful parkland in South London, it enjoys outstanding facilities.
Set within 700 acres of beautiful countryside, Woldingham is a safe and inspiring school for students to become confident, compassionate and courageous young women.
Set in 500 acres of countryside between London and Brighton, and close to Gatwick Airport, Worth is a great place from which to make the most of all that England has to offer.