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Lord Wandsworth College is a co-educational independent day and boarding school located set in 1200 acres of stunning North Hampshire countryside in Southern England, less than an hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Established in 1922, Lord Wandsworth College offers an outstanding education for students aged 11 to 18 and enjoys a strong international community. Our mission statement is simple: to nurture inwardly self-confident, outwardly modest, curious and passionate young individuals who are ambitious to go and make a positive difference in the world. With 700 pupils on roll we are small enough to really know our students, yet big enough to offer an extensive range of facilities and a broad curriculum. Our students consistently achieve excellent exam results, while still enjoying our extensive co-curriculum and leadership opportunities. In our Sixth Form, a growing focus on life after school means our pupils develop greater confidence and ambition as they prepare for university and beyond. The College welcomes pupils from all over the world and really values the contribution they make to our community. We are proud of our cultural diversity. We offer our international boarders a home from home, allowing them to immerse themselves into the British culture in a wonderfully friendly and supportive way. Our Head of Boarding organises an extensive range of weekend trips and activities and our International Students Association exists to promote the interests of international students. We are a UKVI licence holder and able to sponsor international students under the student visa scheme.

Marlborough College offers a contemporary and enriching full-boarding education for pupils with aspirations. In an incomparable setting on the edge of a beautiful historic market town, it offers outstanding facilities and exciting opportunities academically, in sports, and in the arts. Pupils are inspired to pursue excellence and to value achievement highly.

One of the UK's top-performing A-level colleges, Oxford International College (OIC) offers a world-class educational experience. We craft a strategic pathway to success for every student, making sure they achieve outstanding results and go on to thrive at the world’s best universities.

There can be a misnomer in education of a choice between nurture and high performance, but headteacher, Kelly Gray, knows the former is what leads to the latter! Prospect House goes proudly beyond the 11+; from romps on nearby Putney Heath and critical thinking to a strong musical tradition and entrepreneurship – even rowing is in the pipeline. Drama lessons ensure children feel equipped to take their space in the world. Wellbeing check-ins build emotional intelligence and grit. Truly individualised lessons, including scholarship-style pathways foster a genuine bespoke education for each child. Our vision is to empower every child to strive for excellence. To discover and utilise their strengths, to develop empathy to relate to others with compassion and understanding, and to foster a lifetime love to learning through engaging with all aspects of school life. This ethos is reflected in our five core school values of kindness, resilience, community, respect and aspiration. Dynamic and inspirational staff offer over 40 clubs each term, from judo and coding to DIY and gardening. All children perform each year in class assemblies, theatre productions and musical concerts. Residential school trips for Years 3 – 6 include a ski trip plus lots of day trips for all ages. You are warmly welcomed to experience the Prospect Pulse: a vibrant culture that embodies commitment to excellence and innovation.

Queen Anne's School is an independent day and boarding school for female pupils aged eleven to nineteen. Founded in 1698 in Westminster as the Grey Coat Hospital, it became a school for females in 1874, moving to the present site in Caversham in 1894. In 2019, the Grey Coat Hospital Foundation merged with the United Westminster Schools Foundation to create the United Westminster Grey Coat Foundation, which maintains oversight through an independent governing body. Boarders are accommodated in four boarding houses; there are three-day houses. Since the previous inspection, the school has completed a new main entrance, school office, and music center, including a recital hall and a recording studio.

Radley has always inspired boys to become outstanding young men and we believe that our core values should never change: the timeless Christian qualities of humanity, compassion and understanding of others. Yet as the world changes, we must look at things afresh. We want Radleians to be able to engage with the world around them, to be those who care for and about others, and who can and will do so in any environment. We want all our boys to be ready to embrace the challenges of a future not yet realized.

Rugby School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school. It is situated in the center of Rugby, with the buildings, including 13 boarding and two-day houses, concentrated close to School House, the historic center of the school. It is run by a charitable trust and administered by a governing body that oversees the work of the school. The school's previous inspection was a regulatory compliance inspection in January 2018. Since the previous inspection, a new headmaster has been appointed to allow his predecessor to become Executive headmaster of the Rugby School Group. A rolling program for the refurbishment of boarding houses has continued.

Sevenoaks School is a co-educational day & boarding school for pupils aged 11-18. 30 minutes from central London, close to Gatwick & Heathrow, Channel Tunnel & Continental Europe. The school has strong roots in the local community but there is also an international flavor not only in its staff & students but also in its ethos, its culture & its curriculum: Sixth Form students take the IB.

Founded in 627 AD, St Peter’s is the fourth oldest school in the world and one of the country’s leading schools. Our academic results are outstanding but we believe that independent thinking and a love of learning are just as important as excellent grades. Here there is a real focus on developing intellectual curiosity in the classroom and beyond, with pupils and staff being members of a vibrant, learning community.

Founded in 1976, St Andrew’s College Cambridge is the oldest tutorial college in the city and a proud member of the BBSN. We are accredited by OFSTED and the Independent Schools Association (ISA). As a specialist boarding school for students aged 15–21, we offer an academically rigorous and highly personalised education in the heart of central Cambridge. The College is also an official examination centre for GCSEs, A-Levels, EPQ, and British Olympiad assessments. • Offers Pre-A, Pre-IB, 1-Year GCSE, A-Level, and University Foundation courses. • Flexible one-term academic programme available with September, January, or April intakes. • Small class sizes (approx. 8 students per class) for personalised academic support. • En-suite boarding accommodation (single/twin) and homestay options for students aged 16+. • Access to University of Cambridge libraries, sports centre, public lectures, and laboratories. • Daily academic mentoring and university preparation with Cambridge University PhD student tutors. • Visits to leading Cambridge cultural sites including the Fitzwilliam Museum, Zoology Museum, and Botanical Garden. • Over 30 extracurricular clubs and monthly school trips to enrich the student experience. • Merit-based scholarships available up to 35% tuition reduction. • Part of Dukes Education, offering enhanced university preparation via Dukes Plus: -The Medic Portal (Medical school preparation) -The Lawyer Portal (Law school preparation) -Oxbridge Applications (Oxford and Cambridge preparation) -A-List Education (Ivy League preparation) • Over 55% of A-Level students receive offers from G5 universities (including Cambridge University). • 100% university progression success for Foundation students — 84% placed at Russell Group universities (excl Art Foundation students who mainly progress to UAL including Central Saint Martins). • True integration with the Cambridge academic ecosystem — lectures, labs, and academic immersion.

Tonbridge is one of the leading boys’ boarding and day schools in the UK and is highly respected, both here and internationally, for providing a world-class education. It occupies an extensive site of 150 acres in Kent – just a 40-minute train journey from London Charing Cross. There are some 800 boys in seven Boarding Houses and five Day Houses. One of the key strengths of Tonbridge is that it blends tradition and innovation successfully, with high-achieving boys wearing their gifts lightly. Tonbridge encourages its students to make connections – connections between academic subjects, between different sports and activities, between people, between cultures: with the aim of producing fine minds and good hearts. The School’s ethos is summed up in just two words: ‘Only Connect’.

Wellington College is one of the UK’s — and indeed the world’s — great coeducational boarding and day schools. The College is set in 400 acres of beautiful parkland and is home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible educational environment for our pupils. The school was founded in 1853 as the living memorial to the Duke of Wellington, described by Queen Victoria as “the greatest man this country has ever produced”.

Winchester College, founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, is a day and boarding school situated in the cathedral city of Winchester. Almost all pupils are male and are boarders. Members of the school's governing body, known as The Warden and Fellows, are also the trustees of the original foundation. Since September 2022, a very small number of male day pupils and sixth-form female day pupils have occupied a further ten boarding houses located close by. Separate accommodation for sixth-form female pupils provides changing and study accommodation for their use during the day. They are also been admitted. Scholars board in the original school buildings and other pupils, known as commoners, are attached to one of the boarding houses where they can eat in the evening and stay later if they wish.

Wycombe Abbey stands as the quintessential girls' boarding school, renowned across the board. Its consistent placement at the forefront of academic excellence comes as no surprise, as the girls it nurtures are not only highly intelligent but also incredibly dedicated and hardworking. Year after year, a significant number of students secure coveted spots at prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, reflecting the school's lofty standards. Nestled within the verdant landscape of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Wycombe Abbey offers a sprawling campus within easy reach of London and Heathrow Airport. It's no wonder that discerning parents often prioritize Wycombe Abbey when considering boarding schools for their daughters. Beyond its stellar academic reputation, the school also boasts state-of-the-art facilities for Music, Art, and Drama, further solidifying its status as a premier educational institution.