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Boys' Private Schools in Potters Bar

Potters Bar has 38 independent boys' schools offering single-sex education across different age groups. Families can compare school types and primarily day schools, with some boarding options.

See the school admissions timeline guide for entry points and application timing.

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Merchant Taylors' School

Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 2HT

5.6 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£10,649 / term

Range £10,649 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–18 959 Day
St Albans School

St Albans School

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HB

5.8 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£9,383 / term

Range £9,383 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–19 887 Day
St John's

St John's

Pinner, Greater London, HA5 3ZF

5.8 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£6,475 / term

Range £6,475 - £7,031 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 320 Day

Merchant Taylors' Prep School

Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LW

6.2 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£7,792 / term

Range £7,792 - £8,183 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 365 Day
St Martin's School, Northwood

St Martin's School, Northwood

Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2DJ

6.6 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£2,670 / term

Range £2,670 - £6,923 (inc. VAT)

Boys 3–13 381 Day

Buckingham Preparatory School

Pinner, Greater London, HA5 5DT

6.9 miles from Potters Bar

Fees from

£4,210 / term

Range £4,210 - £5,405 (inc. VAT)

Boys 2–11 107 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Potters Bar

How many private schools are there in Potters Bar?
There are 224 independent schools in and around Potters Bar, offering a mix of pre-prep, prep, senior and sixth form.
Are there boarding schools in Potters Bar?
Yes, many schools in and around Potters Bar offer boarding, with options including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare options in our guide to boarding vs day schools:
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
What age can children start private school in Potters Bar?
Most independent schools accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Key entry points follow a structured timeline - see the UK private school admissions timeline for when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How do I apply to private schools in Potters Bar?
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 key dates, entry points and when to apply.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
How many boys' schools are there in Potters Bar?
There are 38 independent boys' schools in and around Potters Bar, offering single-sex education.
Are there many single-sex schools in Potters Bar?
Across Potters Bar, families can find both single-sex and co-educational schools, with co-ed options typically more widely available.

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