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All Through Schools in East Midlands

All-through schools educate children from early years or primary right through to sixth form on a single campus or within one foundation. For many families, continuity is the main attraction: fewer transitions, long-term friendships and a consistent educational ethos. Younger pupils benefit from access to senior facilities and specialist teaching, while older students often take on mentoring or leadership roles within the wider community. Academic pathways can be carefully planned over many years, allowing strengths and interests to develop progressively. Some parents value the security of not having to navigate multiple admissions processes. Others appreciate the strong sense of belonging that can come from remaining in one environment. When evaluating all-through private schools, typical considerations include flexibility at key transfer points, breadth of subject choice, pastoral structures and how well each age group retains its own identity within the larger whole.

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Akeley Wood Junior School

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA

Fees from

£5,244 / term

Co-Ed 1–11 222 Day

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Ayscoughfee Hall School

Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2TE

Fees from

£3,594 / term

Co-Ed 3–11 120 Day

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Beachborough School

Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5LB

Fees from

£5,172 / term

Co-Ed 2–13 394 Day & Boarding

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Bosworth Independent School

Northamptonshire, NN2 6JA

Fees from

£6,198 / term

Co-Ed 11–22 180 Day & Boarding

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Brooke House College

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7AU

Fees from

£8,160 / term

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

Co-Ed 2–11 144 Day

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Burton Hathow Preparatory School

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2BB

Fees from

£4,513 / term

Co-Ed 2–11 103 Day

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Castles Education

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2SU

Fees from

£44,460 / term

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

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£2,582 / term

Co-Ed 3–11 37 Day

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Derby Grammar School

Derbyshire, DE23 4BX

Fees from

£3,547 / term

Co-Ed 4–18 161 Day

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Derby High School

Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 3DT

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£3,288 / term

Co-Ed 3–18 696 Day

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Emmanuel Christian School Leicester

Braunstone, Leicestershire, LE3 1QP

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£1,632 / term

Co-Ed 4–16 60 Day

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Emmanuel School, Derby

Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1FP

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£1,824 / term

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

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Leicestershire, LE11 2AE

Fees from

£4,494 / term

Co-Ed 3–11 444 Day

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Grantham Preparatory International School

Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF

Fees from

£2,448 / term

Co-Ed 3–11 108 Day

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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

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£1,991 / term

Co-Ed 3–11 46 Day

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Parent Advice

Frequently asked questions about private schools in East Midlands England

How many private schools are there in East Midlands?

There are 86 independent schools across East Midlands, located in counties such as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire.

Are there boarding schools in East Midlands?

Yes, independent schools across East Midlands offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in East Midlands?

Most independent schools across East Midlands accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

How do I apply to private schools in East Midlands?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline