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Best Boarding Schools in England
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Sheiling School
Sheiling School is a co-ed boarding school located in Thornbury, South West. With a strong focus on holistic education, care, and therapy, the school is committed to providing academic progress and personal development for students with moderate and severe learning difficulties. The school has been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, with a dedicated staff and a beautiful location near Bristol. Sheiling School offers a nurturing environment where students can collaborate, learn, and build trust and respect. With a small class size and a range of activities in the adapted curriculum, Sheiling School aims to help students realize their potential and gain self-confidence.
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Macintyre School
Macintyre School is a co-ed secondary boarding school founded in 1972. With a focus on supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Learning Difficulty, the school provides high-quality education and care. Led by Headteacher Ms Catherine Clifford, the school has a small student population of 30, ensuring individualized attention and a supportive environment. Macintyre School aims to develop academic skills and provide opportunities for personal growth for students aged 10-19 years.
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Teikyo School UK
Teikyo School UK is a secondary co-educational boarding school located in Wexham, South East. With a focus on personal development, the school provides a good quality curriculum and achieves good results. With a small class size of just 30 students and a supportive SEN program, parents can feel confident in their child's education.
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Hill House School
Hill House School is an outstanding secondary boarding school located in Boldre, South East. With an excellent track record since its establishment in 1973, the school provides high-quality education for students aged 11-19. Led by Principal Kate Landells, the school prioritizes speech, language, and communication skills and offers support for SEN students. The school's exceptional curriculum focuses on developing relevant knowledge, skills, and attributes to prepare students for adulthood. With a small student body of 30, Hill House School ensures personalized attention and an exceptional learning environment. The school consistently achieves outstanding outcomes in exams, with a high percentage of students achieving GCSE grades 4 or higher.
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Mulberry Bush School
Mulberry Bush School is an outstanding co-ed boarding school in Standlake, South East. With a dedicated leadership team and exceptional staff collaboration, the school provides high-quality education and care for children aged 5-12 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school's strong safeguarding culture and outstanding Ofsted report make it an ideal choice for parents seeking a supportive and nurturing environment for their child's educational journey.
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The Shires
The Shires is a secondary school located in Stretton, East Midlands. With a commitment to maximising learning and personal development, the school has consistently good teaching and outstanding progress in personal development and readiness for adult life. Despite limited dedicated spaces, the school provides a nurturing environment for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Severe Learning Difficulty. The school has a good track record of achieving GCSE results, with a focus on ensuring students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Overall, The Shires is a school that prioritizes the well-being and academic success of its students.1 schools in compare list -
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Rowden House School
Rowden House School is a co-educational boarding school located in Winslow, West Midlands. With a small student population of 18, the school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11-19 with severe learning difficulties. Led by Headteacher Mr Martin Carter, the school has been delivering quality education since its foundation in 1986. The school's outstanding behaviour and attitudes, along with its focus on personal development, ensure that students thrive both academically and socially. With a good Ofsted rating and a strong sixth form provision, Rowden House School is committed to meeting the independent school standards and helping students achieve their best.
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Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge
Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cambridge is a prestigious co-educational boarding school located in the heart of Cambridge. With a history dating back to 2022, the school offers an exceptional sixth form education for students aged 14-19. Led by Dr Julian Davies, it provides a nurturing and academically-focused environment for students to thrive.1 schools in compare list -
David Lewis School
David Lewis School is a co-ed middle deemed secondary school located in Little Warford, North West. With a solid reputation and an outstanding leadership team, the school ensures the individual needs of its 91 students are met effectively. The excellent safeguarding measures and good overall effectiveness make it a reliable choice for parents seeking education for their children with complex needs.
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The Forum School
The Forum School is a co-ed boarding school located in Shillingstone, South West. Established in 1992, it caters to students aged 7-19 with special educational needs including speech, language and communication difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, and other disabilities. With a total of 21 students, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where students can develop good behavior, attitudes, and personal growth. While the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness and education quality, it meets the independent school standards. The sixth-form provision also requires improvement. Parents can expect a supportive and inclusive learning environment at The Forum School.
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William Morris School
William Morris School is a co-ed boarding school located in Eastington, South West. Led by Mr Gareth Parker, a dedicated headteacher, the school was founded in 2022 and accepts students aged 7-19. With a small class size of 40 students, our school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for all learners.1 schools in compare list -
Maple View School
Maple View School is a co-ed boarding school located in Derby, East Midlands. With a small school size of 18, it provides an inclusive and supportive environment for students aged 6-19 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Severe Learning Difficulty, and Specific Learning Difficulty. Led by Headteacher Mrs Amanda Grant, the school has been praised for its outstanding quality of education and good overall effectiveness according to the Ofsted report. With a focus on personal development and good behavior, Maple View School ensures that students receive a well-rounded education.
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Appletree School
Appletree School, founded in 1996, is a co-ed boarding school located in Natland, North West LA9 7QS. With a focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health support, the school provides a quality education for students aged 6-12 years. The school has a good overall effectiveness, as highlighted by Ofsted, and prioritizes the personal development and well-being of its students.1 schools in compare list -
Pegasus School
Pegasus School is a co-educational boarding school located on Main Street in Cauldwell, East Midlands. Founded in 2000, the school offers a middle deemed secondary education for students aged 8-19 years old. With a total of 26 students, including 3 girls and 11 boys, Pegasus School provides a nurturing environment for children with SEN support, particularly those with ASD and SLD. The school's focus on individual development ensures that students receive a good quality education, enabling them to achieve GCSE results of grade 4 or higher. Under the leadership of Mrs Shally Saleri-Palmer, the school has consistently maintained its good overall effectiveness as highlighted in the Ofsted report.
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Overton School
Overton School is a co-ed secondary boarding school located in Ludlow, West Midlands. With a total of 30 students, the school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment for students aged 11-18 years. Led by Mrs Nicola Chokkuea, the school prides itself on providing a good quality education, fostering positive behaviour and attitudes, and promoting personal development. With a Good rating from Ofsted, parents can have confidence in the leadership and management of the school.1 schools in compare list -
Cambian Whinfell School
Cambian Whinfell School is an outstanding boys' boarding school located in Kendal. With a personalised curriculum and exemplary support for personal development, the school ensures that students achieve well after negative experiences of education. Pupils are happy, safe, and respectful, and the effective safeguarding arrangements provide a secure environment for learning. The school meets the independent school standards and has a proven track record of success.
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Owlswick School
Owlswick School is a co-ed Christian boarding school located in Lewes, South East England. With a small student body of 10, the school focuses on providing a supportive environment for students with social, emotional and mental health needs as well as those with moderate learning difficulties. While the school has room for improvement in overall effectiveness and quality of education, it excels in promoting good behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development. The school meets the independent school standards and aims to help students achieve GCSE results of grade 4 or higher.1 schools in compare list -
Stafford Hall
Stafford Hall is a co-educational secondary boarding school located in Halifax, Calderdale. With a small class size of only 20 students, the school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for students aged 11-19. Led by Mr Amran Suleman, the school has a good quality of education, with students achieving GCSE grades 4 or higher. The school focuses on promoting positive behaviour and attitudes, as well as the personal development of each student. While the leadership and management require improvement, the school meets the independent school standards.
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Chalk Hill
Chalk Hill is a small co-educational boarding school located in Great Cornard. With a focus on middle deemed primary education, the school provides a nurturing environment for students aged 7-16. Led by experienced headteachers, Chalk Hill offers individualized support for students with special educational needs. With a small student body and a low percentage of students eligible for free school meals, Chalk Hill ensures personalized attention and a high standard of education.
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Jasmine House School
Jasmine House School is an outstanding secondary boarding school located in Heanor and Loscoe. With excellent leadership and management, the school offers individualized teaching, ensuring that all pupils make strong progress in their education. With a high attendance rate and exceptional behavior, parents can trust that their children will receive a safe and enriching learning environment.1 schools in compare list
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 427 private schools that offer boarding in England.
Average fee is £4,229.63.
Yes, there are 48 girls boarding schools.
Sherborne School for Girls is one of the best boarding schools for girls.
Yes, there are 71 boys boarding schools.
Cloughwood Academy is one of the best boarding schools for boys.
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