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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

Warwick School open day – July 2026

Jul

3

Warwick School

Junior School Open Evening

Warwick School · Warwickshire, CV34 6PP

Date & Time

03/07/2026 · 4:30 PM

Location

Warwickshire, CV34 6PP

Warwick School open day – July 2026

Jul

3

Warwick School

Summer Open Evening

Warwick School · Warwickshire, CV34 6PP

Date & Time

03/07/2026 · 5:45 PM

Location

Warwickshire, CV34 6PP

Guildford High School open day – September 2026

Sep

8

Guildford High School

Junior School Open Day

Guildford High School · Surrey, GU1 1SJ

Date & Time

08/09/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

Surrey, GU1 1SJ

Guildford High School open day – September 2026

Sep

9

Guildford High School

Senior School Open Day

Guildford High School · Surrey, GU1 1SJ

Date & Time

09/09/2026, 11:00 AM

Location

Surrey, GU1 1SJ

St Helen's School open day – September 2026

Sep

9

St Helen's School

Stay and Play

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

Date & Time

09/09/2026 · 1:30 PM

Location

North West London, HA6 3AS

Cheltenham Ladies' College open day – September 2026

Sep

12

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Sixth Form Open Day

Cheltenham Ladies' College · Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Date & Time

12/09/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Twickenham Preparatory School open day – September 2026

Sep

12

Twickenham Preparatory School

Open Morning

Twickenham Preparatory School · Middlesex, TW12 2SA

Date & Time

12/09/2026, 9:15 AM

Location

Middlesex, TW12 2SA

King's College School Wimbledon open day – September 2026

Sep

12

King's College School Wimbledon

Open Morning

King's College School Wimbledon · South West London, SW19 4TT

Date & Time

12/09/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

South West London, SW19 4TT

King's College Junior School open day – September 2026

Sep

12

King's College Junior School

Open Morning

King's College Junior School · South West London, SW19 4TT

Date & Time

12/09/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

South West London, SW19 4TT

Francis Holland Regent's Park open day – September 2026

Sep

15

Francis Holland Regent's Park

11+ Open Morning

Francis Holland Regent's Park · Greater London, NW1 6XR

Date & Time

15/09/2026, 9:00 AM

Location

Greater London, NW1 6XR

Lady Eleanor Holles School open day – September 2026

Sep

16

Lady Eleanor Holles School

Junior School Open Morning

Lady Eleanor Holles School · Middlesex, TW12 3HF

Date & Time

16/09/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Middlesex, TW12 3HF

St Peter's School York open day – September 2026

Sep

16

St Peter's School York

Sixth Form Open Evening

St Peter's School York · Yorkshire, YO30 6AB

Date & Time

16/09/2026 · 5:00 PM

Location

Yorkshire, YO30 6AB

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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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