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UK Independent School Open Days: Upcoming Private School Events

Visiting open days is one of the best ways to compare UK private schools and understand different school environments, teaching styles and admissions processes. School Scout lists upcoming independent school open days across the UK in date order, helping families explore prep, senior, boarding and sixth form schools more easily. Families can use this guide to understand what happens at private school open days, which questions to ask and how to prepare before visiting schools. Upcoming open day listings are updated regularly throughout the academic year.

Open day listings

Argyle House School

May

18

Argyle House School

Little Crickets Nursery Discovery session

Argyle House School · Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LA

Date & Time

18/05/2026 · 2:00 PM

Location

Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LA

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Devonshire House Preparatory School

May

20

Devonshire House Preparatory School

Open Morning

Devonshire House Preparatory School · Greater London, NW3 6AE

Date & Time

20/05/2026, 9:15 AM

Location

Greater London, NW3 6AE

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Hurlingham School

May

20

Hurlingham School

Summer Open Morning

Hurlingham School · Greater London, SW15 2NQ

Date & Time

20/05/2026, 9:00 AM

Location

Greater London, SW15 2NQ

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The Beacon School

May

20

The Beacon School

Early Years Music Stay & Play

The Beacon School · Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PF

Date & Time

20/05/2026, 9:15 AM

Location

Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PF

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Thomas's Battersea

May

20

Thomas's Battersea

School Tour

Thomas's Battersea · Greater London, SW11 3JB

Date & Time

20/05/2026, 8:45 AM

Location

Greater London, SW11 3JB

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School open day

May

20

St Joseph's College Reading

Discover Prep: Tour & Coffee with the Head

St Joseph's College Reading · Berkshire, RG1 5JT

Date & Time

20/05/2026 · 9:30 AM

Location

Berkshire, RG1 5JT

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School open day

May

21

Reigate Grammar School

Working Open Morning

Reigate Grammar School · Surrey, RH2 0QS

Date & Time

21/05/2026 · 9:15 AM

Location

Surrey, RH2 0QS

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St Helen's School

May

21

St Helen's School

Stay and Play

St Helen's School · North West London, HA6 3AS

Date & Time

21/05/2026 · 9:30 AM

Location

North West London, HA6 3AS

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Wellesley Prep School

May

22

Wellesley Prep School

Whole School Open Morning

Wellesley Prep School · Hampshire, RG27 0AR

Date & Time

22/05/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

Hampshire, RG27 0AR

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School open day

May

22

Windlesham House School

Open morning - Friday 22 May

Windlesham House School · West Sussex, RH20 4AY

Date & Time

22/05/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

West Sussex, RH20 4AY

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Bolton School Boys' Division

Jun

2

Bolton School Boys' Division

Boys’ Division Taster Morning

Bolton School Boys' Division · Greater Manchester, BL1 4PA

Date & Time

02/06/2026 · 12:00 AM

Location

Greater Manchester, BL1 4PA

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School open day

Jun

2

Heathfield School

Meet the Head event

Heathfield School · Berkshire, SL5 8BQ

Date & Time

02/06/2026 · 10:45 AM

Location

Berkshire, SL5 8BQ

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Frequently asked questions about private school open days

What happens at a private school open day?

Private school open days usually include a tour of the school, presentations from senior staff, opportunities to meet pupils and teachers, and information about admissions, academic life and extracurricular activities.

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What questions should parents ask at a school open day?

Families often ask about academic pathways, pastoral care, class sizes, boarding options, extracurricular activities and admissions processes. Visiting schools in person can help parents compare different learning environments and school cultures.

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When should families attend private school open days?

Many families begin attending open days 1-2 years before their intended entry point, particularly for competitive prep, senior and boarding schools.

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Are private school open days important?

Yes, open days help families understand a school’s atmosphere, teaching approach and facilities beyond prospectuses and league tables.

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Do boarding schools hold separate open days?

Many boarding schools offer dedicated boarding events, open mornings or overnight stays to help families understand boarding life and pastoral care.

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