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Private Schools in Lancashire

Browse 81 independent schools in Lancashire.

Discover Schools in North West England

AKS Lytham

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire

Abbey Gate College

Abbey Gate College

Chester, Cheshire

Hale Preparatory School

Hale Preparatory School

Altrincham, Cheshire

Why are these schools featured?

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 All Private Schools in Lancashire

Showing 1–51 of 81 schools

Name (A–Z)
Name (Z–A)
Fees (Low to High)
Fees (High to Low)
AKS Lytham

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT

Fees from

£4,416 / term

Range £4,416 - £6,248 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–19 792 Day
Abbey College Manchester

Abbey College Manchester

Lancashire, M2 4WG

Fees from

£3,240 / term

Range £3,240 - £13,960 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–23 183 Day & Boarding

Abbotsford Preparatory School

M41 5PR, Lancashire, M41 5PR

Fees from

£3,348 / term

Range £3,348 - £3,553 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–11 173 Day

Abrar Academy

Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1NA

Fees from

£828 / term

Range £828 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Boys 11–21 73 Day & Boarding

Ashbridge Independent School

Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4AQ

Fees from

£5,320 / term

Range £5,320 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 132 Day
Austen House

Austen House

Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 5TS

Co-Ed 11–18 1 Day
BFC School

BFC School

Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6JJ

Co-Ed 14–16 20 Day

Beech House School

Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4JQ

Fees from

£2,506 / term

Range £2,506 - £3,394 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–16 165 Day

Beis Ruchel Girls School

Manchester, Lancashire, M7 4AE

Girls 2–11 210 Day
Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton School Boys' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PA

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Range £3,816 - £4,772 (inc. VAT)

Boys 7–18 1,124 Day
Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton School Girls' Division

Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4PB

Fees from

£3,816 / term

Range £3,816 - £4,772 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–18 1,035 Day

Branwood Preparatory School

Manchester, Lancashire, M30 9HN

Fees from

£3,598 / term

Range £3,598 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 150 Day

Bridgewater School

Manchester, Lancashire, M28 2WQ

Fees from

£4,291 / term

Range £4,291 - £5,778 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 467 Day

Bury Grammar School

Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0HN

Fees from

£1,740 / term

Range £1,740 - £5,497 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 1,278 Day
Chetham's School of Music

Chetham's School of Music

Lancashire, M3 1SB

Fees from

£11,402 / term

Range £11,402 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 8–19 334 Day & Boarding

Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School

Salford, Lancashire, M30 9BJ

Fees from

£2,075 / term

Range £2,075 - £5,381 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 97 Day
EdStart

EdStart

Lancashire, M6 6DW

Co-Ed 11–16 74 Day

Farrowdale House School

Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 7AD

Fees from

£1,889 / term

Range £1,889 - £1,987 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 40 Day
Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Harpurhey Alternative Provision School

Manchester, Lancashire, M9 5US

Co-Ed 11–16 24 Day

Highfield Priory School

Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5RW

Fees from

£2,388 / term

Range £2,388 - £5,946 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 191 Day

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Lancashire

How many private schools are there in Lancashire?
School Scout includes profiles for 81 independent schools across Lancashire, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the county.
Which towns in Lancashire have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across Lancashire, with particularly strong concentrations in towns across Lancashire. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare Lancashire 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.
Are there boarding schools in Lancashire?
Yes. Lancashire is home to a number of well-established boarding and day schools, with options ranging from full boarding to flexible boarding. Families also often compare Lancashire schools with those in neighbouring Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North Yorkshire.
Can I search for Lancashire schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, town, village or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare Lancashire private school fees?
Yes. School profiles show available fee information and the School Fees hub helps families compare tuition, boarding and other published costs.
Where can I find Lancashire school open days?
Use School Scout's Open Days section to browse upcoming events and follow links to individual school profiles for further details.
What is the difference between a Lancashire 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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