Senior Boarding Schools in South & West England

Sexey’s School is a Church of England, non-selective state boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11-18, based in the beautiful Somerset countryside.

Everyone involved in Sherborne’s community agrees: it is a special place, with an ethos all of its own. That is partly a result of our unique setting.

At Sherborne Girls, we believe that education forms our habits. It shapes our values and our beliefs, preparing us for the future and steering us on our way. That is why we are committed to providing an outstanding education to every girl.

Kingsley, ISA Sustainability and environmental Education UK School of the Year, is a single campus co-ed Boarding and Day school situated amidst 25 acres of playing fields, gardens and woods.

At Truro High girls are encouraged to challenge themselves and to grow in confidence as they try new things. There is an atmosphere of respect and kindness at the school.

Set in 57 stunning acres and just a mile from the centre of Bath, our boarders can benefit from both vibrant city life and peaceful countryside surroundings.

Milton Abbey offers an outstanding range of traditional and vocational subjects, chosen to inspire students and prepare them for adult life.

We are an IB World School and a Round Square School and the ideals, life skills and ethos of both are embedded in our curriculum and school life from Nursery to Sixth Form.

Christ’s Hospital is an independent co-educational boarding school for pupils aged 11-18 with just over 900 pupils, and an equal mix of boys and girls.

Cottesmore School won the Tatler Schools Awards 2020 ‘Prep School of the Year 2020’ and Times Educational Supplement ‘Boarding School of the Year Award 2019’.

Set in the beautiful rolling Suffolk countryside, Finborough nurtures the development of a strong character through a culture steeped in the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

Sherborne is a specialist intensive school for overseas girls and boys aged 11-17. Students from non-British backgrounds are given the best linguistic and academic preparation possible.

Sited in 300 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside, Millfield is a vibrant co-educational school offering world-class facilities with an excellent staff:pupil ratio.

Stover School is a unique and very special place; a school which delivers cutting edge education while retaining a healthy focus on traditional Christian morals, values and manners.

Godolphin School, situated atop Milford Hill, overlooking the cathedral city of Salisbury, is one of the oldest girls’ boarding schools in the country.

In 120 acres of beautiful parkland overlooking the world heritage City of Bath, Kingswood is one of the leading co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK.

Set in 46 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland, Leweston is a Catholic independent boarding and day school which welcomes pupils of all denominations. Leweston takes girls and boys from 3 mont

King's College and King's Hall are thriving co-educational boarding and day schools, providing education for 2 to 18 year olds.

Plymouth College is a unique school nestled within Britain’s Ocean City, surrounded by the sea and the national park of Dartmoor.

Founded in 1841 and steeped in history, Shebbear College is a thriving day and boarding school in beautiful, rural North Devon, for girls and boys aged 4 to 18.

Our mission is to provide a caring and inspirational learning environment that will support the development of each individual intellectually, emotionally, morally and spiritually.

The School offers a happy and well-ordered atmosphere in order to ensure the best support for pupils against the pressures they will face and to help them cultivate self-confidence

Bournemouth Collegiate School (BCS) supplies the very best in independent co-education, day and boarding, from age 2-18.

Set in a stunning 130-acre private park, formerly the home of Florence Nightingale, The opportunities that await children at Embley go beyond achieving A*s.

Slindon College is acknowledged as a Centre of Excellence for boys requiring learning support in a variety of areas, such as dyslexia, AD(H) D and mild Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Wellington School, has a first class academic rigour and outstanding pastoral care.

King’s Bruton is a remarkable school with over 500 years of history. We are blessed with a wonderful location in South Somerset

Founded in 1606, Downside School is a leading, forward-thinking school for girls and boys based just 25 minutes from the famous World Heritage City of Bath.

St Swithun’s School is a renowned independent day, weekly and full-boarding school for girls set in 45 acres overlooking the Hampshire Downs on the outskirts of Winchester.

Steyning Grammar School Day and Boarding is a co-educational successful high achieving state school supporting over 2000 students from ages 11 – 18 years.

Only 90 minutes from London by train, Wycliffe, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, offers the best of country life and city access.

Badminton is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18, which has remained at the forefront of girls’ education for well over 160 years. The size of the campus and community gives a homely and vibrant feel.

Queen’s College, Taunton – one of the top academic schools in the South West of England – prides itself on providing an individual education with family values.

At Sidcot School we provide a creative and stretching education that inspires children to want to learn. With teaching methods that are designed to foster students’ natural intellect.

Located on an 80 acre campus, 20 minutes from Bath, Stonar offers a co-ducational day and boarding school for pupils between 2 to 18 years.

Taunton School is a leading co-educational boarding school in South West England for pupils aged 0-18 years. Dating back to 1847.

West Buckland School was founded in 1858 and is set in 90 acres of stunning countryside in the South West of England. Students enjoy learning in a beautiful and safe rural location.

Blundell’s supports and guides young people to achieve their very best in whatever sphere they choose.

Clayesmore doesn’t stand still. In an ever-changing and challenging world, we strive to shape an all-round education which will not only see our students achieve academic and career success but one which also helps them to develop.

Clifton is a school that encourages a lust for life and all that it offers. It is housed in some splendid grand buildings but everything about the education it offers is modern.

Monkton is an independent co-educational boarding school situated in beautiful countryside just a mile from the World Heritage City of Bath. We provide an education for 750 pupils aged 2-18.

If you like the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and are keen to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way then Mount Kelly is the school for you.

Royal High School Bath is a leading Independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3-18. We are increasingly recognised as the school of choice for contemporary girls’-only education.

Steeped in over 300 years of historical tradition and set in a stunning 60-acre campus in the heart of the south west of England, we are truly a community spirited boarding and day school offering an exceptional all-round education.

Wells Cathedral School is a vibrant co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, offering a wide selection of enriching curricular activities, as well as excelling academically, with outstanding results.