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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

The Queen's School open day – October 2026

Oct

15

The Queen's School

Sixth Form Open Evening

The Queen's School · Cheshire, CH1 2NN

Date & Time

15/10/2026 · 4:45 PM

Location

Cheshire, CH1 2NN

Brackenfield School open day – October 2026

Oct

16

Brackenfield School

Nursery Spooktacular Stay & Play

Brackenfield School · North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

Date & Time

16/10/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

North Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

London Park School Clapham open day – October 2026

Oct

16

London Park School Clapham

Coffee Morning

London Park School Clapham · Greater London, SW4 9AH

Date & Time

16/10/2026, 9:15 AM

Location

Greater London, SW4 9AH

Argyle House School open day – October 2026

Oct

16

Argyle House School

Whole School Open Morning

Argyle House School · Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LA

Date & Time

16/10/2026 · 9:30 AM

Location

Tyne & Wear, SR2 7LA

Brackenfield School open day – October 2026

Oct

16

Brackenfield School

Nursery Spooktacular Stay and Play

Brackenfield School · Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

Date & Time

16/10/2026 · 10:00 AM

Location

Yorkshire, HG1 2HE

St Helen's College open day – November 2026

Nov

4

St Helen's College

Whole School Open Morning

St Helen's College · West London, UB10 9JX

Date & Time

04/11/2026 · 9:15 AM

Location

West London, UB10 9JX

The King Alfred School open day – November 2026

Nov

5

The King Alfred School

Sixth Form Open Morning (Year 12 - Year 13)

The King Alfred School · Greater London, NW11 7HY

Date & Time

05/11/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW11 7HY

St Helen's School open day – November 2026

Nov

5

St Helen's School

School In Action

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

Date & Time

05/11/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

North West London, HA6 3AS

Alleyn's Regents Park open day – November 2026

Nov

6

Alleyn's Regents Park

Open Morning

Alleyn's Regents Park · Greater London, NW1 7AB

Date & Time

06/11/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW1 7AB

Halliford School open day – November 2026

Nov

6

Halliford School

Visitor Morning

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

06/11/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

Halliford School open day – November 2026

Nov

10

Halliford School

Visitor Morning

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

10/11/2026 · 9:00 AM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

Halliford School open day – November 2026

Nov

11

Halliford School

Sixth Form Q&A with SMT

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

11/11/2026 · 6:30 PM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

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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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