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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 King Alfred School open day – September 2026

Sep

28

The King Alfred School

Sixth Form Open Evening (Year 12 - Year 13)

The King Alfred School · Greater London, NW11 7HY

Date & Time

28/09/2026, 5:00 PM

Location

Greater London, NW11 7HY

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury, London open day – September 2026

Sep

30

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury, London

Open Evening (Sixth Form)

North Bridge House Senior Canonbury, London · Greater London, N1 2NQ

Date & Time

30/09/2026, 6:30 PM

Location

Greater London, N1 2NQ

Bradfield College open day – October 2026

Oct

1

Bradfield College

Sixth Form Open Afternoon

Bradfield College · Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Date & Time

01/10/2026, 2:00 PM

Location

Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Pinewood School open day – October 2026

Oct

1

Pinewood School

Open Morning

Pinewood School · Wiltshire, SN6 8HZ

Date & Time

01/10/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

Wiltshire, SN6 8HZ

Halliford School open day – October 2026

Oct

1

Halliford School

Sixth Form Open Evening

Halliford School · South West London, TW17 9HX

Date & Time

01/10/2026 · 6:00 PM

Location

South West London, TW17 9HX

King Edward's School Bath open day – October 2026

Oct

2

King Edward's School Bath

Sixth Form Open Evening

King Edward's School Bath · Somerset, BA2 6HU

Date & Time

02/10/2026 · 5:30 PM

Location

Somerset, BA2 6HU

Alleyn's Regents Park open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Alleyn's Regents Park

Open Morning

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

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Greater London, NW1 7AB

Bradfield College open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Bradfield College

Open Morning

Bradfield College · Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 10:30 AM

Location

Berkshire, RG7 6AU

Cheltenham Ladies' College open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Cheltenham Ladies' College

General Open Day

Cheltenham Ladies' College · Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 9:30 AM

Location

Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Dauntsey's School open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Dauntsey's School

Open Morning

Dauntsey's School · Wiltshire, SN10 4HE

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

Wiltshire, SN10 4HE

Plymouth College open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Plymouth College

Open Day

Plymouth College · Devon, PL4 6RN

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 8:30 AM

Location

Devon, PL4 6RN

Scarborough College open day – October 2026

Oct

3

Scarborough College

Open Day 2026

Scarborough College · North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA

Date & Time

03/10/2026, 10:00 AM

Location

North Yorkshire, YO11 3BA

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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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