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Best Boarding Schools in South West

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  • Hanford School

    Hanford School is a prestigious all-girls boarding school located in Child Okeford, South West. With a history dating back to 1948, it offers a Middle Deemed Primary education for girls aged 7-13 years. Led by Mr Rory W R Johnston, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and supportive environment for its 101 students. Hanford School offers various scholarships, discounts for HM Forces personnel and siblings, as well as bursaries and hardship awards. With a focus on inclusive education, the school supports 11.5% of its students with special educational needs. Join us at Hanford School for an enriching and empowering educational experience.
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  • St Rose's Special School

    St Rose's Special School is a dedicated and inclusive all-through school located in Stroud, South West. With passionate and dedicated staff, the school provides high-quality teaching and therapy to students aged 2-19. The school has a holistic approach to care and education, ensuring the well-being and development of each student. With effective safeguarding measures in place, parents can have peace of mind knowing that their child is in a safe environment. The wide range of subjects covered in the curriculum ensures that students receive a well-rounded education. St Rose's Special School is committed to providing support for students with special educational needs, with a focus on Visual Impairment, Speech, Language and Communication, and Physical Disability. The school prides itself on its good overall effectiveness, achievements of pupils, quality of teaching, and behaviour and safety of pupils. Although there are areas for improvement such as the precision in improving academic progress, the Governors are continuously working towards enhancing communication and checking progress more rigorously. With only a small percentage of students eligible for free school meals, St Rose's Special School offers a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
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  • Bishopstrow College

    Bishopstrow College is a co-educational boarding school situated in Bishopstrow, South West. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 7-18. Led by Mr Mario Di Clemente, the school has made significant progress since its foundation in 2008, focusing on improving teaching and learning standards. With a good Ofsted rating, committed staff, and a supportive boarding provision, Bishopstrow College provides a nurturing environment for students to thrive and develop.
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  • Notton House Academy

    Notton House Academy is a boys boarding school in Lacock, South West. With a student-teacher ratio of 4:1, we provide excellent instruction and differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of our students. Our holistic approach values the whole child, focusing on their social, emotional, and academic development. With a strong emphasis on support and care, we strive to help students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges succeed and reach their full potential. Our academy is part of a specialised Multi Academy Trust, ensuring sustainable provision for children in the South West.
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  • Marchant Holliday School

    Marchant Holliday School is a boarding school for boys aged 5-12. With a strong focus on providing a quality education, the school has been delivering excellent results for over 60 years. The school has a good OFSTED rating and offers support for students with ASD, SEMH, and MLD. Parents can trust that their child will receive a well-rounded education in a nurturing environment.
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  • Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education

    Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education is a co-educational boarding school that provides comprehensive education and support for deaf students aged 5 to 19. Led by Mr Sylvan Dewing, the passionate and dedicated staff work tirelessly to improve teaching standards and tailor the curriculum to meet the individual needs of each student. With strong partnerships with outside agencies and a focus on personal development and welfare, the school fosters positive attitudes and good behavior among its students. Although the school requires improvement in certain areas, parents are delighted with the school's inspirational leadership and the progress their children have made.
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  • Sheiling School

    Sheiling School is an all-through co-educational boarding school located in Ashley, South West. With a history dating back to 1958, the school provides an excellent education for students aged 5 to 19 with severe learning difficulties. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality education and outstanding personal development. With a small student body and dedicated staff, Sheiling School offers a supportive and inclusive environment for every child.
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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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  • 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.
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  • Cornwall College

    Cornwall College is a co-ed school located in St Austell, South West England. With a strong focus on personal development and high-quality education, the school offers a 16 Plus (Sixth Form) phase of education for students aged 16-99 years. Under the leadership of Mr John Evans, Cornwall College has received a 'Good' rating in all areas by Ofsted, including the provision for learners with high needs and adult learning programmes. The school also offers boarding facilities and boasts a positive boarding name, 'College / FE residential accommodation'. In the 2019 A-level exams, the school achieved a commendable 4.20% of students achieving AAB or higher, with an average points score of 29.24 for the best 3 subjects.
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  • Exeter College

    Exeter College is an outstanding 16 Plus (Sixth Form) co-educational school located in Exeter, South West. Led by Mr John Laramy, the school offers a high-quality education with excellent exam results, including an average points score of 32.31 in A-levels. With outstanding leadership and management, Exeter College provides a nurturing environment for personal development and promotes positive behavior and attitudes. The school also offers apprenticeships, adult learning courses, and education courses for young people, ensuring a wide range of opportunities for learners. With its outstanding Ofsted rating, Exeter College is a top choice for parents seeking excellence in education.
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  • Bridgwater and Taunton College

    Bridgwater and Taunton College is a vibrant educational institution offering a wide range of subjects and certifications. With a dedicated team of tutors, students receive the support and direction they need to excel academically. The college also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing opportunities for personal growth and enhancing students' resumes. Join us to discover how our comprehensive education can help your child reach their full potential.
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  • Cambian Wing College

    Cambian Wing College is a co-educational sixth form school located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. With a focus on learners aged 16-25, the college provides residential accommodation and offers a good standard of behavior and attitudes. However, the school requires improvement in overall effectiveness, quality of education, personal development, and provision for learners with high needs.
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  • Wesc Foundation College

    Wesc Foundation College is a specialist institution providing educational, care, and support services to young people and adults with visual impairment and challenging needs. With expert staff and a forward-thinking approach, we offer full-time day or residential placements in a nurturing environment.
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  • Cambian Lufton College

    Cambian Lufton College is a co-educational boarding school for students between the ages of 16-25 with moderate learning difficulties. The school, founded in 2006, provides a nurturing and supportive environment where students receive specialized education and personal development opportunities. The school's focus is on improving the quality of education and overall effectiveness to meet the needs of its learners.
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  • National Star College

    National Star College is an outstanding co-ed school in Coberley, South West. With its excellent leadership and management, outstanding teaching and learning, and a focus on personal development and welfare, it provides a superb educational environment for students aged 16-99 with speech, language and communication needs, multi-sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
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  • Oakwood Court College (Phoenix Learning Care Ltd)

    Oakwood Court College is a specialist co-ed school located in Dawlish, South West. Established in 2006, it offers education and care for students aged 16-25 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as moderate and severe learning difficulties. With a focus on individual development and support, the college aims to empower students to become valuable members of society. Accredited by CQC and Ofsted, Oakwood Court College prioritizes honesty, empathy, aspiration, respect, and teamwork in providing the best education and care for its students.
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  • Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)

    Fairfield Farm College is a specialist college offering residential and day programs for students with moderate learning difficulties. With a good overall rating from Ofsted, the college provides vocational education, work-based training, and independence skills to support students in achieving their short- and long-term goals.
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  • Foxes Academy

    Foxes Academy is an outstanding 16 Plus (Sixth Form) co-ed school, providing high-quality education and residential accommodation for students aged 16-25 with moderate learning difficulties. With an excellent Ofsted report and outstanding leadership, teaching, and personal development, Foxes Academy offers a supportive and nurturing environment for young adults to thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions

South West has 104 boarding schools that serve 38,081 students for the school year 2023/24.
There are 19 primary & 68 secondary boarding schools in South West.

There are 69 private schools that offer boarding in South West.
Average fee is £3,642.16.

Yes, there are 8 girls boarding schools.
Sherborne School for Girls is one of the best boarding schools for girls.

Yes, there are 5 boys boarding schools.
Marchant Holliday School is one of the best boarding schools for boys.

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