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Independent Schools in East Midlands

Browse 85 independent schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire….

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Fairfield Prep School

Fairfield Prep School

Leicestershire

Lincoln Minster School

Lincoln Minster School

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Loughborough Grammar School

Loughborough Grammar School

Loughborough, Leicestershire

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Schools can choose to promote their profiles through Featured School placements. Featured schools appear in this section in addition to their standard profile listing.

Browse schools in East Midlands by County

Derbyshire 14 schools Leicestershire 25 schools Lincolnshire 15 schools North East Lincolnshire 4 schools Northamptonshire 15 schools Nottinghamshire 17 schools Rutland 5 schools

Browse Schools by Type

Prep Schools 80 schools
Senior Schools 51 schools
Sixth Form Schools 45 schools
Day Schools 84 schools
Boarding Schools 23 schools
Pre-Prep Schools 66 schools
Girls' Schools 6 schools
Boys' Schools 3 schools
Co-educational Schools 76 schools

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Choosing a Private School in East Midlands

The East Midlands combines a strong tradition of independent education with a diverse range of day and boarding schools. Families often compare schools across counties including Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, balancing journey times with each school's educational offering.

The region is particularly well known for its historic boarding schools, although many families also choose excellent local day schools. Comparing school ethos, academic outcomes, extracurricular opportunities, boarding arrangements and fees can help narrow the options before arranging visits.

School Scout helps families to search schools by county, town or postcode, compare schools side by side and create a shortlist tailored to their family's priorities.

Explore Private Schools in Popular Towns Across East Midlands

Browse independent schools in some of East Midlands's most popular towns. Compare schools by location, fees, age and school type, explore nearby options, and build your shortlist.

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Explore Private Schools Near Popular Towns, Villages & Local Areas

Families often search for schools close to home rather than by county alone. Explore independent schools near popular towns, villages and local communities across East Midlands, then compare schools, refine your search and build your shortlist with confidence.

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Browse All Private Schools in The East Midlands

Showing 1–51 of 85 schools

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Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood Junior School

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA

Fees from

£5,244 / term

Range £5,244 - £7,690 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 1–11 222 Day
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Ayscoughfee Hall School

Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2TE

Fees from

£3,594 / term

Range £3,594 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 120 Day
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Beachborough School

Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5LB

Fees from

£5,172 / term

Range £5,172 - £11,722 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 394 Day & Boarding
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Bosworth Independent School

Northamptonshire, NN2 6JA

Fees from

£6,198 / term

Range £6,198 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–22 180 Day & Boarding
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Brooke House College

Brooke House College

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU

Fees from

£8,160 / term

Range £8,160 - £16,560 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 105 Day & Boarding
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Brooke House Day School

Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 1SE

Co-Ed 5–16 46 Day
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Brooke Priory School

Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QW

Fees from

£1,750 / term

Range £1,750 - £5,166 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 144 Day
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Burton Hathow Preparatory School

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2BB

Fees from

£4,513 / term

Range £4,513 - £5,392 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 103 Day
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Castles Education

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU

Fees from

£44,460 / term

Range £44,460 - £57,600 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–16 114 Day
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Colston Bassett School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3FD

Co-Ed 4–11 25 Day
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Dame Catherine Harpur's School

Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JW

Fees from

£2,582 / term

Range £2,582 - £4,212 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 37 Day
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Derby Grammar School

Derby Grammar School

Derbyshire, DE23 4BX

Fees from

£3,547 / term

Range £3,547 - £6,430 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 161 Day
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Derby High School

Derby High School

Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3DT

Fees from

£3,288 / term

Range £3,288 - £6,361 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 696 Day
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Emmanuel Christian School Leicester

Braunstone, Leicestershire, LE3 1QP

Fees from

£1,632 / term

Range £1,632 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–16 60 Day
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Emmanuel School, Derby

Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1FP

Fees from

£1,824 / term

Range £1,824 - £2,220 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 66 Day
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FUEL Independent School

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1DX

Co-Ed 13–16 32 Day
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Fairfield Prep School

Fairfield Prep School

Partner school

Leicestershire, LE11 2AE

Fees from

£4,494 / term

Range £4,494 - £5,664 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 444 Day
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Grantham Preparatory International School

Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF

Fees from

£2,448 / term

Range £2,448 - £4,386 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 108 Day
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Greenwich House School

Greenwich House School

Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0HE

Co-Ed 3–11 94 Day
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Handel House Preparatory School

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2JB

Fees from

£1,991 / term

Range £1,991 - £2,136 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 46 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in East Midlands England

How many private schools are there in East Midlands?
School Scout includes profiles for 85 independent schools across East Midlands, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the region.
Which parts of East Midlands have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across East Midlands, with particularly strong concentrations in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare East Midlands schools?
Start with a realistic travel area, then compare schools by age range, admissions, gender, fees, size, curriculum and school culture. Use School Scout's comparison tool to review key information side by side.
https://schoolscout.uk/compare/
Are there boarding schools in East Midlands?
East Midlands includes both day and boarding schools, although the balance varies by county. Families can compare full, weekly and flexi boarding schools alongside day schools across the region.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
Can I search for East Midlands schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, area or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare East Midlands private school fees?
Yes. School profiles show available fee information and the School Fees hub helps families compare tuition, boarding and other published costs.
https://schoolscout.uk/compare/schools-by-fees
Where can I find East Midlands school open days?
Use School Scout's Open Days section to browse upcoming events and follow links to individual school profiles for further details.
https://schoolscout.uk/independent-school-open-days
What is the difference between a East Midlands prep and senior school?
Prep schools usually educate younger pupils before senior school entry, while senior schools typically begin at age 11 or 13 and may continue through sixth form. Age ranges vary, so families should check each school profile.
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