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Private Senior Schools in England

Senior independent schools educate pupils from age 11 or 13 through to GCSEs and often sixth form. Parents searching for the top senior independent schools typically focus on academic standards, subject breadth and university preparation. Schools offer strong academic pathways alongside extensive co-curricular opportunities and pastoral support.

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ACS Cobham International School

ACS Cobham International School

Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL

Fees from

£5,200 / term

Range £5,200 - £22,260 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 1,267 Day & Boarding
ACS Egham International School

ACS Egham International School

Egham, Surrey, TW20 0HS

Fees from

£5,000 / term

Range £5,000 - £12,060 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 488 Day
ACS Hillingdon International School

ACS Hillingdon International School

Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 0BE

Fees from

£4,900 / term

Range £4,900 - £11,600 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 546 Day
AKS Lytham

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT

Fees from

£4,416 / term

Range £4,416 - £6,248 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–19 792 Day
Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB

Fees from

£9,660 / term

Range £9,660 - £23,999 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 12–21 428 Day & Boarding
Abbey College Manchester

Abbey College Manchester

Lancashire, M2 4WG

Fees from

£3,240 / term

Range £3,240 - £13,960 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–23 183 Day & Boarding
Abbey College in Malvern

Abbey College in Malvern

Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4JF

Fees from

£12,160 / term

Range £12,160 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–19 37 Day & Boarding
Abbey Gate College

Abbey Gate College

Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EN

Fees from

£4,306 / term

Range £4,306 - £6,265 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 464 Day
Abbot's Hill School

Abbot's Hill School

Partner school

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RP

Fees from

£5,150 / term

Range £5,150 - £9,330 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–16 423 Day

Abbotsholme School

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS

Fees from

£3,252 / term

Range £3,252 - £15,114 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–20 220 Day & Boarding

Abingdon School

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Fees from

£9,500 / term

Range £9,500 - £19,375 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 1,266 Day & Boarding

Abrar Academy

Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA

Fees from

£828 / term

Range £828 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–21 73 Day & Boarding

Ackworth School

West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT

Fees from

£2,380 / term

Range £2,380 - £15,748 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 428 Day & Boarding

Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY

Fees from

£3,900 / term

Range £3,900 - £7,080 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 197 Day & Boarding
Akeley Wood Senior School

Akeley Wood Senior School

Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AE

Fees from

£7,346 / term

Range £7,346 - £7,724 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 442 Day

Aldenham School

Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AJ

Fees from

£6,137 / term

Range £6,137 - £16,500 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 841 Day & Boarding
Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge School for Girls

Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7QE

Fees from

£3,926 / term

Range £3,926 - £6,228 (inc. VAT)

Girls 2–18 379 Day
Alleyn's Junior School

Alleyn's Junior School

Partner school

London, Greater London, SE22 8SU

Co-Ed 4–18 1,450 Day
Alleyn's School

Alleyn's School

Partner school

London, Greater London, SE22 8SU

Fees from

£9,228 / term

Range £9,228 - £12,406 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 1,450 Day
Ampleforth College

Ampleforth College

York, North Yorkshire, YO62 4ER

Fees from

£8,472 / term

Range £8,472 - £18,276 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 404 Day & Boarding
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in England

What is a senior school?
Senior schools typically educate pupils aged 11-18 or 13-18 and prepare students for GCSEs, A Levels or the International Baccalaureate.
What exams are required for senior school entry?
Many schools use entrance exams, interviews, school reports and the ISEB Pre-Test.

Families can explore the UK private school glossary to understand qualifications such as A Levels and the International Baccalaureate.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-terms
What age do pupils start senior school?
Most pupils enter senior schools at age 11 or 13.

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