The top UK independent schools, scored openly
Nine pillars, transparent weights, multiple sources. The Houseroom Index blends academic outcomes, destinations, AI & future-readiness, pastoral care, value-add, access, parent sentiment and external consensus — see the methodology.
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Guildford High School
Surreyvs Parent Power #5Academic93Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes96Destinations & outcomes92Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add88Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Surrey for ages 4–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
academically selective girls' day school 4-18strong focus on creativity and curiosityclose community with supportive pastoral care£16,203 – £25,989/yr day1,000 pupilsEst. 1888 - #283.1
Westminster School
Westminstervs Parent Power #8Academic94Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes95Destinations & outcomes96Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add87Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay13–18Independent boys senior school in Westminster for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, top-tier London fees.
Set inside the precincts of Westminster AbbeyThe Greaze — Shrove Tuesday pancake tradition since 1753Latin Prayers held weekly in School Hall£7,200 – £49,950/yr day773 pupilsEst. 1560 - #383.1
St Paul's School
Richmond upon ThamesAcademic90Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes93Destinations & outcomes88Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add85Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysBoth7–18Independent boys all-through school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 7–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, C of E ethos, top-tier London fees.
Riverside campus with 45 acres of green spaceOn-site boat club, theatre, art gallery, cricket pitch, concert hall, engineering workshopSelective admission at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+£9,551 – £35,847/yr day1,012 pupilsEst. 1509 - #482.6
North London Collegiate School
HarrowAcademic86Whole-child86Future-ready70Academic outcomes88Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add80Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Harrow for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Ranked The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026Offers both International Baccalaureate Diploma and A levelsStrong bursary and scholarship programmes£25,620 – £29,751/yr day1,050 pupilsEst. 1850 - #582.0
Eton College
Windsor and Maidenheadvs Parent Power #14Academic88Whole-child72Future-ready85tier 3Academic outcomes85Destinations & outcomes93Future-readiness85Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add77Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysBoarding13–18Independent boys senior school in Windsor and Maidenhead for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Christian foundation ethos, established SEND provision.
all boysboarding onlyexceptional enrichment programme£63,299/yr day1,350 pupilsEst. 1440 - #682.0
City of London School
City of Londonvs Parent Power #17Academic88Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes88Destinations & outcomes92Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add80Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay10–18Independent boys senior school in City of London for ages 10–18. Selective entry.
First school in England to include science on the curriculum and to teach scientific experimentsRiverside Thames-side site next to the Millennium Bridge, opposite Tate Modern140+ alumni in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography£28,400/yr day98 pupilsEst. 1834 - #781.8
St Paul's Girls' School
Hammersmith and FulhamAcademic92Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes96Destinations & outcomes88Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add88Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsDay11–18Independent girls senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry, C of E ethos, top-tier London fees.
No formal uniform — pupils dress in own clothes within a codeGustav Holst was Director of Music 1905-1934 and composed The Planets while teaching thereListed in The Schools Index as one of the world's 150 best private schools£37,242 – £40,227/yr day880 pupilsEst. 1904 - #881.0
Lady Eleanor Holles School
Richmond upon Thamesvs Parent Power #12Academic87Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes87Destinations & outcomes89Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add79Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay7–18Independent girls all-through school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 7–18. Selective entry, C of E ethos.
24-acre Hampton campus, exceptional for a London independentFounded 1710 — one of the oldest girls' schools in the countryPartnership with Hampton School delivering co-ed sixth-form lessons and societies£25,470 – £31,953/yr day800 pupilsEst. 1710 - #980.4
City of London School for Girls
City of LondonAcademic85Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes86Destinations & outcomes86Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add78Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsDay7–18Independent girls senior school in City of London for ages 7–18. Selective entry.
selective admissionscity-centre locationforward-thinking and grounded education£30,247/yr day730 pupilsEst. 1894 - #1079.7
Hampton School
Richmond upon Thamesvs Parent Power #23Academic88Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes88Destinations & outcomes91Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add80Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay11–18Independent boys senior school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
over 30 choirs and music ensembles18+ sports on offer130+ lunchtime clubs & societies£29,916/yr day1,250 pupilsEst. 1557 - #1179.6
Latymer Upper School
Hammersmith and FulhamAcademic88Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes89Destinations & outcomes89Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add81Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdDay11–18Independent co-ed senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
Founder's bursary programme one of the largest in the UK independent sector — fully-funded places added every year since 2024Co-educational on the Hammersmith riverside since 2004TES Independent School of the Year (2018) and ISOTY Winner 2023£31,095/yr day1,440 pupilsEst. 1624 - #1279.5
Alleyn's School
SouthwarkAcademic84Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes86Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add78Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdDay4–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Southwark for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Co-educational since 1976 — earlier than most London peersOriginally part of Edward Alleyn's College of God's Gift foundation, sister-school to Dulwich College and JAGSCo-ed Independent School of the Year 2025£19,320 – £31,014/yr day1,164 pupilsEst. 1619 - #1379.2
Tonbridge School
Kentvs Parent Power #28Academic87Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes92Destinations & outcomes82Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add84Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysBoth13–18Independent boys senior school in Kent for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
state-of-the-art sports centre with indoor swimming pooldedicated music centremodern theatre£46,578/yr day801 pupilsEst. 1553 - #1479.1
Highgate School
Haringeyvs Parent Power #19Academic87Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes87Destinations & outcomes89Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add79Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsBoth3–19Independent girls all-through school in Haringey for ages 3–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Sunday Times Independent School of the Decade 2021Co-educational since 2004 after 400+ years as a boys' school460-year history (founded 1565 by Sir Roger Cholmeley)£27,309 – £31,575/yr day1,321 pupilsEst. 1565 - #1578.9
South Hampstead High School
CamdenAcademic83Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes84Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add76Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Camden for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
all-through 4-18girls-onlypart of Girls’ Day School Trust£24,558 – £30,060/yr day900 pupilsEst. 1876 - #1678.7
Magdalen College School
Oxfordvs Parent Power #20Academic89Whole-child72Future-ready55Academic outcomes89Destinations & outcomes93Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add81Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdDay7–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Oxford for ages 7–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Top independent secondary schoolAwarded Independent School of the Year 2024Strong collegiate musical tradition£24,163 – £30,108/yr day951 pupilsEst. 1480 - #1778.4
Surbiton High School
Kingston upon Thamesvs Parent Power #50Academic86Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes84Destinations & outcomes90Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add76Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdDay4–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 4–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Part of United Learning; HMC, Society of Heads and IAPS memberSeven sites including separate Boys' Prep, Girls' Prep, Senior, Sixth Form Centre, Mary Bennett House and sports grounds at Hinchley Wood40+ A-Level subjects offered£26,889/yr day1,058 pupilsEst. 1884 - #1878.3
Winchester College
Hampshirevs Parent Power #27Academic85Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes85Destinations & outcomes88Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add77Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysBoth13–18Independent boys senior school in Hampshire for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Div non-examined curriculumlongest continuous history of any English schoolfull boarding for boys 13-18£45,954/yr day650 pupilsEst. 1382 - #1977.7
Brighton College
Brighton and Hovevs Parent Power #2Academic81Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes79Destinations & outcomes85Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add71Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth3–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Brighton and Hove for ages 3–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Located on the south coast with easy access to countryside and seaAward-winning modern campusOutstanding academic results£4,761 – £32,910/yr day1,272 pupilsEst. 1845 - #2077.6
Cheltenham Ladies' College
GloucestershireAcademic77Whole-child93Future-ready55Academic outcomes82Destinations & outcomes71Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add74Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70GirlsBoarding11–18Independent girls school in Gloucestershire for ages 11–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
£37,980 – £43,020/yr day833 pupils - #2177.6
Wycombe Abbey
Buckinghamshirevs Parent Power #18Academic84Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes86Destinations & outcomes83Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add78Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoarding11–18Independent girls senior school in Buckinghamshire for ages 11–18. Selective entry, Anglican ethos, top-tier London fees.
Top-three UK girls school170-acre parkland campusStrong full-boarding ethos£46,800/yr day650 pupilsEst. 1896 - #2277.0
University College School
Camdenvs Parent Power #25Academic83Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes82Destinations & outcomes87Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add74Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay4–18Independent boys senior school in Camden for ages 4–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Selective 11+ and 16+ entryCo-educational Sixth FormExtensive musical opportunities£27,495 – £32,913/yr day958 pupilsEst. 1830 - #2376.7
Cardiff Sixth Form College
Cardiffvs Parent Power #40Academic79Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes78Destinations & outcomes82Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add70Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70Sixth FormCo EdBoth16–19Independent co-ed sixth-form college in Cardiff for ages 16–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, other ethos, top-tier London fees.
Top academic resultsUniversity-style boarding in single ensuite roomsAward-winning pastoral care and careers provision£30,120 – £34,560/yr day470 pupilsEst. 2004 - #2476.1
Godolphin and Latymer School
Hammersmith and Fulhamvs Parent Power #4Academic81Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes81Destinations & outcomes83Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add73Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsDay11–18Independent girls senior school in Hammersmith and Fulham for ages 11–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Selective girls' senior schoolOffers GCSE, A Level, and International BaccalaureateConsistently top 10 global IB rankings£33,672 – £35,094/yr day827 pupilsEst. 1861 - #2575.6
Putney High School
WandsworthAcademic73Whole-child86Future-ready70Academic outcomes69Destinations & outcomes81Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add61Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Wandsworth for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Rapid Prototyping Studio for product and app developmentJunior Forest SchoolBreathe environmental programme — RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal for biophilia research£24,027 – £30,456/yr day740 pupilsEst. 1893 - #2675.6
Benenden School
KentAcademic73Whole-child93Future-ready55Academic outcomes75Destinations & outcomes72Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add67Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoth11–18Independent girls senior school in Kent for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
extensive weekend activities included in fees24/7 medical care on-sitemeans-tested bursary support£35,415 – £42,495/yr day500 pupils - #2775.3
Caterham School
Surreyvs Parent Power #38Academic65Whole-child86Future-ready95tier 4Academic outcomes60Destinations & outcomes77Future-readiness95Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add52Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth3–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Surrey for ages 3–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Apple Distinguished SchoolTES Best Independent Senior School 2024Innovative Technology-Led Teaching award winner 2023£27,630 – £28,950/yr day1,012 pupilsEst. 1811 - #2875.1
The Haberdashers' Boys' School
HertfordshireAcademic76Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes83Destinations & outcomes67Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add75Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysDay4–18Independent boys all-through school in Hertfordshire for ages 4–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
single-sex boys' educationshared co-educational campus with Habs Girlsextensive co-curricular offer£26,223 – £32,487/yr day1,457 pupils - #2975.0
Royal Grammar School Guildford
Surreyvs Parent Power #22Academic76Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes77Destinations & outcomes75Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add69Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysDay3–18Independent boys all-through school in Surrey for ages 3–18. Selective entry, C of E ethos.
500-year tradition and heritagestrong academic performancecollaborative school culture£14,103 – £28,080/yr day340 pupilsEst. 1553 - #3074.9
Reigate Grammar School
SurreyAcademic75Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes83Destinations & outcomes67Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add75Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdDay11–18Independent co-ed senior school in Surrey for ages 11–18. Selective entry.
co-educational 11-18 day schoolextensive co-curricular opportunitiespersonalised support£27,795 – £28,545/yr day1,197 pupilsEst. 1675 - #3174.5
King Edward VI High School for Girls
Birminghamvs Parent Power #11Academic78Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes83Destinations & outcomes73Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add75Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsDay11–18Independent girls senior school in Birmingham for ages 11–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Telegraph UK Best Value Independent 2025National top 30 for sportTop 20 girls cricket£17,862 – £21,435/yr day665 pupilsEst. 1883 - #3274.5
Emanuel School
Wandsworthvs Parent Power #42Academic78Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes76Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add68Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth10–19Independent co-ed all-through school in Wandsworth for ages 10–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
One of the oldest schools in London (1594, Lady Dacre)Eight vertical houses named after British naval and military heroes50+ clubs and societies£26,151 – £31,381/yr day1,115 pupilsEst. 1594 - #3374.4
Wellington College
Bracknell Forestvs Parent Power #48Academic74Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes73Destinations & outcomes78Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add65Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdBoth13–18Independent co-ed senior school in Bracknell Forest for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, C of E ethos, top-tier London fees.
co-educational 13-1880% boarders, 20% day pupilsdiverse intake from over 30 nationalities£45,750/yr day1,180 pupilsEst. 1859 - #3474.4
Kingston Grammar School
Kingston upon Thamesvs Parent Power #30Academic78Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes76Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add68Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdDay10–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Kingston upon Thames for ages 10–18. Selective entry.
Royal charter granted 1561; educational origins to 13th centuryLovekyn Chapel — one of England's few free-standing chantry chapels (14th century)Michael Frayn Theatre with state-of-the-art technology£25,623 – £29,352/yr day1,010 pupilsEst. 2000 - #3574.3
Sevenoaks School
Kentvs Parent Power #15Academic81Whole-child72Future-ready55Academic outcomes82Destinations & outcomes83Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add74Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth11–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Kent for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmefocus on small tutor groupsstrong university destination record including US, Canada and international£29,937 – £43,383/yr day1,200 pupilsEst. 1432 - #3673.9
The Perse School
Cambridgeshirevs Parent Power #26Academic77Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes84Destinations & outcomes69Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add76Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdDay3–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Cambridgeshire for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
all-through 3-18strong university admissions recordspecialist university application support£27,222/yr day1,200 pupilsEst. 1615 - #3773.7
Concord College
Shropshirevs Parent Power #31Academic77Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes86Destinations & outcomes65Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add78Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdBoth13–19Independent co-ed senior school in Shropshire for ages 13–19, day or boarding. Selective entry.
international boarding schoolsmall class sizesextensive university guidance£21,600 – £22,500/yr day600 pupilsEst. 1949 - #3873.5
Radley College
OxfordshireAcademic69Whole-child93Future-ready55Academic outcomes74Destinations & outcomes65Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add66Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysBoarding13–18Independent boys senior school in Oxfordshire for ages 13–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
full boarding for boysrigorous academic scholarship processlarge financial assistance programme£60,336/yr day762 pupils - #3973.3
Dulwich College
Southwarkvs Parent Power #46Academic72Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes62Destinations & outcomes89Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add54Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysBoth0–18Independent boys all-through school in Southwark for ages 0–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
DUCKS co-educational environment from 6 months to 7 yearsAcademic selective with boarding from Year 9Extensive academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes£19,008 – £32,118/yr day2,400 pupilsEst. 1619 - #4073.2
The Manchester Grammar School
ManchesterAcademic76Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes72Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add64Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay7–18Independent boys senior school in Manchester for ages 7–18. Selective entry.
Selective boys day schoolOver 200 full fee bursaries annuallyWide range of academic subjects including classics and modern languages£18,666/yr day1,660 pupilsEst. 1515 - #4172.9
Trinity School
Croydonvs Parent Power #32Academic75Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes71Destinations & outcomes84Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add63Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay10–18Independent boys senior school in Croydon for ages 10–18. Selective entry.
Extended co-education from 2027Thriving co-curricular programmesEnriching Diploma programme£29,240 – £30,468/yr day1,049 pupilsEst. 1882 - #4272.8
Wimbledon High School
Mertonvs Parent Power #36Academic71Whole-child79Future-ready70Academic outcomes67Destinations & outcomes80Future-readiness70Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add59Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Merton for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Houses named after the four first girls to join the school in 1880Strong Body Strong Mind wellbeing frameworkSTEAM emphasis with c.50% of sixth formers studying Maths/Further Maths£23,673 – £30,456/yr day743 pupilsEst. 1880 - #4372.7
Bancroft's School
Redbridgevs Parent Power #37Academic75Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes70Destinations & outcomes85Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add62Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysDay7–18Independent boys all-through school in Redbridge for ages 7–18. Selective entry, C of E ethos.
co-educational environmentacademic focusmulti-ethnic and multi-faith community£21,068 – £30,144/yr day1,134 pupilsEst. 1737 - #4472.5
Eltham College
BromleyAcademic74Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes74Destinations & outcomes78Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add66Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysBoth7–19Independent boys all-through school in Bromley for ages 7–19, day or boarding. Selective entry, other ethos.
70-acre grounds in south-east LondonFounded to educate children of missionaries serving overseasEric Liddell Sports Centre named for Olympian alumnus£24,657/yr day810 pupilsEst. 1842 - #4572.4
King Edward's School, Birmingham
Birminghamvs Parent Power #41Academic71Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes70Destinations & outcomes75Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add62Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorBoysDay11–18Independent boys senior school in Birmingham for ages 11–18. Selective entry, Christian ethos.
Founded by King Edward VI in 1552Co-located with King Edward's High School for GirlsBoth A-Level and IB Diploma offered£18,324 – £21,990/yr day836 pupilsEst. 1552 - #4672.1
Abingdon School
OxfordshireAcademic74Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes74Destinations & outcomes75Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add66Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth4–18Independent co-ed all-through school in Oxfordshire for ages 4–18, day or boarding. Selective entry.
Co-educationalDay and boardingPrep School for ages 4-13£28,500/yr day200 pupils - #4772.0
Haileybury
HertfordshireAcademic70Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes70Destinations & outcomes72Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add62Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdBoth11–18Independent co-ed senior school in Hertfordshire for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
500-acre campusco-educational senior schoolacademic selective entry at multiple ages£28,605 – £43,035/yr day1,500 pupils - #4872.0
Withington Girls' School
Manchestervs Parent Power #35Academic73Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes82Destinations & outcomes63Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add74Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay7–18Independent girls all-through school in Manchester for ages 7–18. Selective entry.
academic selectivitystrong Junior to Senior School progressionexcellent A Level and GCSE results£11,875 – £19,998/yr day589 pupilsEst. 1890 - #4971.8
Roedean School
East SussexAcademic69Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes72Destinations & outcomes69Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add64Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoth11–18Independent girls senior school in East Sussex for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
all-girls environmentboarding and day school optionsholistic learning experience£25,671 – £33,660/yr day615 pupils - #5071.8
Ardingly College
West SussexAcademic66Whole-child93Future-ready55Academic outcomes71Destinations & outcomes61Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add63Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughCo EdBoth3–18Independent co-ed all-through school in West Sussex for ages 3–18, day or boarding. Selective entry.
Top 5 IB school in the UKTop 10 IB school worldwideOnly UK school awarded 'Significant Strength' in Boarding by ISI£19,740 – £22,875/yr day1,048 pupils - #5171.7
Oxford High School GDST
Oxfordshirevs Parent Power #44Academic69Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes67Destinations & outcomes76Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add59Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Oxfordshire for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
all-through 4-18 all-girls schoolpart of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)strong focus on arts and STEM scholarships£13,680 – £24,444/yr day602 pupilsEst. 1875 - #5271.2
Channing School
Haringeyvs Parent Power #45Academic72Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes75Destinations & outcomes69Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add67Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsDay4–18Independent girls all-through school in Haringey for ages 4–18. Selective entry.
Unitarian heritage and ethos of free thinking200+ extracurricular clubs and 25 sports243-seat in-house theatre£24,660 – £27,570/yr day991 pupilsEst. 1885 - #5371.0
St Mary's School Ascot
BerkshireAcademic70Whole-child81Future-ready55Academic outcomes79Destinations & outcomes59Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add71Access & breadth80Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoarding11–18Independent girls senior school in Berkshire for ages 11–18. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
full boarding schoolRoman Catholic ethossingle-sex girls' school£46,800/yr day380 pupils - #5470.4
Nottingham High School
Nottinghamvs Parent Power #49Academic67Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes62Destinations & outcomes77Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add54Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughBoysDay3–18Independent boys all-through school in Nottingham for ages 3–18. Selective entry.
all-through 3-18Saturday morning schoolbroad co-curricular program£15,327 – £23,154/yr day844 pupilsEst. 1513 - #5570.2
Harrow School
HarrowAcademic71Whole-child82Future-ready55Academic outcomes76Destinations & outcomes65Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add68Access & breadth55Parent sentiment70External consensus50SeniorBoysBoarding13–18Independent boys senior school in Harrow for ages 13–18. Selective entry, Church of England ethos.
Fees TBC/yr day831 pupilsEst. 1572 - #5670.1
Downe House
BerkshireAcademic66Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes71Destinations & outcomes62Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add63Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoth11–18Independent girls senior school in Berkshire for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
Flexible boarding options (full, flexi, day)Strong pastoral careGirls-only education£33,588/yr day542 pupilsEst. 1907 - #5769.8
Oundle School
NorthamptonshireAcademic69Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes72Destinations & outcomes68Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add64Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdBoth11–18Independent co-ed senior school in Northamptonshire for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
boarding community with 8 boys’ houses, 5 girls’ houses, and 1 mixed junior housestrong pastoral and tutoring system with 8-10 tutees per groupSaturday morning lessons for Year 9 upwards£24,150 – £38,085/yr day1,134 pupils - #5869.3
St Catherine's Bramley
SurreyAcademic68Whole-child79Future-ready55Academic outcomes75Destinations & outcomes60Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing70Value-add67Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70All ThroughGirlsBoth3–18Independent girls all-through school in Surrey for ages 3–18, day or boarding. Selective entry.
all-through 3-18strong academic resultsrich tradition combined with modern facilities£11,055 – £27,540/yr day31 pupils - #5969.0
Woldingham School
SurreyAcademic64Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes68Destinations & outcomes61Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing82Value-add60Access & breadth90Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorGirlsBoth11–18Independent girls senior school in Surrey for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
all-girls schoolboarding and day optionsstate-of-the-art Sixth Form Centre£24,990 – £35,178/yr day534 pupilsEst. 1842 - #6069.0
Hurstpierpoint College
West SussexAcademic64Whole-child86Future-ready55Academic outcomes68Destinations & outcomes61Future-readiness55Pastoral & wellbeing95Value-add60Access & breadth75Parent sentiment70External consensus70SeniorCo EdBoth11–18Independent co-ed senior school in West Sussex for ages 11–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
all-through 4-18 educationvalue-added academic excellenceboarding options including flexi and weekly£10,500 – £36,885/yr day1,317 pupils
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