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Senior Schools in South West England

South West England is recognised for its established independent senior schools, particularly those offering residential education. Families can compare academic performance, entry standards and boarding provision across the region before narrowing their search to counties such as Devon or Somerset.

Explore all private schools in South West, or compare schools across England.

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Badminton School

Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BA

Fees from

£4,690 / term

Range £4,690 - £16,162 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 516 Day & Boarding

Bath Academy

Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX

Fees from

£3,600 / term

Range £3,600 - £17,060 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–19 80 Day & Boarding
Blundell's School

Blundell's School

Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DN

Fees from

£7,422 / term

Range £7,422 - £18,312 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 616 Day & Boarding
Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY

Fees from

£3,728 / term

Range £3,728 - £13,475 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 385 Day & Boarding

Bredon School

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6AH

Fees from

£5,779 / term

Range £5,779 - £18,398 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–21 217 Day & Boarding
Bristol Grammar School

Bristol Grammar School

Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1SR

Fees from

£6,510 / term

Range £6,510 - £6,564 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 1,370 Day
Brunel College

Brunel College

Wiltshire, SP2 7PY

Co-Ed 11–16 26 Day
Bryanston School

Bryanston School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX

Fees from

£3,704 / term

Range £3,704 - £18,841 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 778 Day & Boarding

Chances Educational Support Services

Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF

Co-Ed 11–16 15 Day
Cheltenham College

Cheltenham College

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD

Fees from

£4,376 / term

Range £4,376 - £20,166 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 1,178 Day & Boarding
Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Partner school

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Fees from

£12,660 / term

Range £12,660 - £22,290 (inc. VAT)

Girls 11–18 817 Day & Boarding

Clayesmore School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL

Co-Ed 2–19 489 Day & Boarding
Clifton College

Clifton College

Bristol, Bristol, BS8 3EZ

Fees from

£6,730 / term

Range £6,730 - £19,280 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 1,267 Day & Boarding
Clifton High School

Clifton High School

Bristol, BS8 3JD

Fees from

£3,858 / term

Range £3,858 - £7,464 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 784 Day

Collegiate School

Bristol, BS16 1BJ

Fees from

£6,685 / term

Range £6,685 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 767 Day

Dauntsey's School

Partner school

Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HE

Fees from

£9,466 / term

Range £9,466 - £15,650 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 837 Day & Boarding

Dean Close School

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HE

Fees from

£11,332 / term

Range £11,332 - £16,736 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 12–19 499 Day & Boarding

Downside School

Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4RJ

Fees from

£7,795 / term

Range £7,795 - £17,305 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 273 Day & Boarding

Edward Jenner School

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NZ

Fees from

£2,506 / term

Range £2,506 - £3,888 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 5–16 42 Day

Emmaus School

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6NZ

Fees from

£2,080 / term

Range £2,080 - £2,584 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–16 59 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in South West England

How many private schools are there in South West?
There are 154 independent schools across South West, located in counties such as Bristol, Cornwall, Devon.
Are there boarding schools in South West?
Yes, independent schools across South West offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in South West?
Most independent schools across South West accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
How do I apply to private schools in South West?
Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many senior schools are there in South West?
There are 100 independent senior schools across South West, offering education for pupils aged 11-18.
What exams are required for senior school entry?
Many schools use the ISEB Pre-Test, interviews and school reports. Some may set their own entrance exams.

Families can refer to the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when these exams are taken.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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