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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

Halliford School open day – May 2027

May

8

Halliford School

Saturday Adventure Series

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

08/05/2027 · 10:00 AM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

The King Alfred School open day – May 2027

May

11

The King Alfred School

Upper School Open Morning (Year 7 - Year 11)

The King Alfred School · Greater London, NW11 7HY

Date & Time

11/05/2027, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW11 7HY

The King Alfred School open day – May 2027

May

18

The King Alfred School

Lower School Open Morning (Reception - Year 6)

The King Alfred School · Greater London, NW11 7HY

Date & Time

18/05/2027, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW11 7HY

Fairfield Prep School open day – May 2027

May

21

Fairfield Prep School

Open Morning

Fairfield Prep School · Leicestershire, LE11 2AE

Date & Time

21/05/2027

Location

Leicestershire, LE11 2AE

St Catherine's School open day – May 2027

May

21

St Catherine's School

Prep School Open Event

St Catherine's School · Surrey, GU5 0DF

Date & Time

21/05/2027 · 9:30 AM

Location

Surrey, GU5 0DF

Halliford School open day – June 2027

Jun

8

Halliford School

Sixth Form In Focus

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

08/06/2027 · 8:20 AM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

St Catherine's School open day – June 2027

Jun

12

St Catherine's School

Early Years Open Event for Pre-School and Reception

St Catherine's School · Surrey, GU5 0DF

Date & Time

12/06/2027 · 2:30 PM

Location

Surrey, GU5 0DF

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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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