At Abingdon we aim to teach and develop the resources, skills and resilience that students need to feel confident in embracing their future. We encourage students to seize opportunities and to appreciate their responsibilities to each other and to society as a whole. The School promotes a culture of mutual respect and equality and we celebrate diversity. Abingdon is divided into the Lower School (aged 11-13), Middle School (aged 13-16) and Upper School or Sixth Form (aged 16-18). Pupils spend two years in Lower School, three years in Middle School and two years in the Sixth Form. Entry to the Lower School is mainly from maintained primary schools and independent schools which finish at the age of eleven, while the Middle School intake is predominantly from preparatory schools. In the Sixth Form there is a further intake of students from the maintained and independent sectors.

Benenden is one of the leading boarding schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of attractive parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 560 girls in the School, aged 11-18.

Brighton College is an independent day and boarding school for male and female pupils aged from 11 to 18 years. Founded in 1845, it occupies a 12-acre site close to the seafront in Brighton. It is a registered charity, owned and governed by its board of governors who are trustees of the charity. There are three boarding houses for male pupils and two for females on site; a co-educational boarding house for some sixth-form pupils situated close to the campus has been created since the previous inspection. The school has also extended its facilities with a new music school, a new teaching block and a science and sport building.

The School has a long history of providing an exceptional boarding education, equipping young men and women to meet the challenges of life beyond Charterhouse. As well as a broad academic curriculum, there is a huge breadth and depth to the education we offer and I warmly invite you to visit us and explore and experience every-day life at Charterhouse. This is a very exciting time in the history of the School as we move to welcome girls from the age of 13, building on the success of our coeducational Sixth Form. When we welcome the first Fourth Form (Year 9) girls in September 2021, we will be celebrating 50 years of girls at Charterhouse.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for 170 years. Our heritage and global reputation were founded on our pioneering approach to girls’ education and our future aims are no less ambitious. College is passionate about the futures of our pupils. While their academic achievements are important, these must go hand-in-hand with co-curricular activities that inspire and challenge them, a community that supports them, and opportunities to pursue their passions and learn from their mistakes. By nurturing well-rounded and self-confident girls, we help them to develop the skills they need to manage the choices and opportunities ahead of them, leaving College as empowered young women.

What does it mean to be a Downe House girl? The answer is in the key characteristics known as the Downe House DNA – Collaboration, Resilience, Creativity, Aspiration, Compassion, Communication, and being Outward-Looking. In the classroom, on the playing field, on stage, and everywhere in between, these core values are the hope, aim, and challenge for every girl. We give the girls every opportunity to develop these seven important skills and characteristics through all aspects of life at Downe House.

Eton College is a charity for the advancement of education. At its heart sits an independent boys’ boarding school which leads a dynamic range of educational activities and an expanding network of educational partnerships. The charity’s primary purpose, determined from its Christian foundation in 1440, is to draw out the best of young people’s talents and to enable them to flourish and make a positive impact on others through the course of a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.

Harrow School was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. It is located in a leafy 300-acre estate, encompassing much of Harrow on the Hill in north-west London. As stewards of many cherished traditions, today’s Harrovians follow in the footsteps of The Giants of Old, united by strength of character, lasting friendships, and the desire to be of good influence.

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.

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.

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.