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Independent Schools in South East England

Browse 486 independent schools across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Essex, and Hampshire….

Discover Schools in South East England

Claires Court School

Claires Court School

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Bedales School

Bedales School

Petersfield, Hampshire

Bradfield College

Bradfield College

Bradfield, Berkshire

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 schools in South East England by County

Berkshire 57 schools Buckinghamshire 34 schools East Sussex 29 schools Essex 52 schools Hampshire 50 schools Isle of Wight 2 schools Kent 68 schools Oxfordshire 44 schools Surrey 128 schools Sussex 3 schools West Sussex 34 schools

Browse Schools by Type

Prep Schools 456 schools
Senior Schools 265 schools
Sixth Form Schools 252 schools
Day Schools 481 schools
Boarding Schools 166 schools
Pre-Prep Schools 368 schools
Girls' Schools 49 schools
Boys' Schools 27 schools
Co-educational Schools 410 schools

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Choosing a Private School in South East

The South East is home to one of England's largest and most diverse independent school communities, offering families an exceptional choice of day, boarding and day-and-boarding schools. Many parents begin by comparing schools within a practical commuting distance before widening their search across neighbouring counties such as Surrey, Berkshire, Kent, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The region includes everything from highly selective academic schools and specialist prep schools to internationally recognised boarding schools and all-through schools. School fees, admissions policies, travel time, extracurricular opportunities and school ethos all play an important role when building a shortlist. Families also frequently compare schools across county boundaries, particularly where transport links make neighbouring counties equally accessible.

School Scout helps families search by county, town, postcode or school name, compare schools side by side and build a shortlist before arranging school visits and open days.

Explore Private Schools in Popular Towns Across South East

Browse independent schools in some of South East'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 South East, then compare schools, refine your search and build your shortlist with confidence.

Private Schools near Sunningdale Private Schools near Virginia Water Private Schools near Windlesham Private Schools near Winkfield Private Schools near Cookham Private Schools near Sonning Private Schools near Bray Private Schools near Penn Private Schools near Gerrards Cross Private Schools near Chalfont St Giles Private Schools near Chorleywood Private Schools near Oxshott Private Schools near Cobham Private Schools near Lyminge Private Schools near Kingsclere Private Schools near Hartley Wintney

Browse All Private Schools in South East England

Showing 1–51 of 486 schools

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ACS Cobham International School

ACS Cobham International School

Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1BL

Fees from

£5,200 / term

Range £5,200 - £22,260 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 1,267 Day & Boarding
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ACS Egham International School

ACS Egham International School

Egham, Surrey, TW20 0HS

Fees from

£5,000 / term

Range £5,000 - £12,060 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 488 Day
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Aberdour School

Surrey, KT20 6AJ

Fees from

£2,460 / term

Range £2,460 - £7,422 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 330 Day
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Abingdon School

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Fees from

£9,500 / term

Range £9,500 - £19,375 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 1,266 Day & Boarding
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Akeley Wood Senior School

Akeley Wood Senior School

Buckinghamshire, MK18 5AE

Fees from

£7,346 / term

Range £7,346 - £7,724 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 442 Day
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Aldro

Aldro

Surrey, GU8 6AS

Fees from

£8,494 / term

Range £8,494 - £15,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–13 222 Day & Boarding
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Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 0PW

Fees from

£4,205 / term

Range £4,205 - £6,586 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 244 Day
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Amesbury School

Amesbury School

Surrey, GU26 6BL

Fees from

£5,292 / term

Range £5,292 - £8,167 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 350 Day & Boarding
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Annan School

Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5RE

Fees from

£1,404 / term

Range £1,404 - £4,416 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 97 Day
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Ardingly College

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ

Fees from

£4,370 / term

Range £4,370 - £17,548 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–20 1,048 Day & Boarding
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Ashfold School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 9NG

Fees from

£5,412 / term

Range £5,412 - £9,072 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 265 Day & Boarding
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Ashford School

Ashford School

Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB

Fees from

£5,046 / term

Range £5,046 - £17,311 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–20 993 Day & Boarding
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Atelier21 Future School

Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ

Co-Ed 4–16 130 Day
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Avon House Preparatory School

Avon House Preparatory School

Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PN

Fees from

£4,560 / term

Range £4,560 - £5,729 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 238 Day
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Babington House School

Partner school

Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5ES

Fees from

£6,995 / term

Range £6,995 - £8,705 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 488 Day
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Ballard School

Ballard School

New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SU

Fees from

£3,474 / term

Range £3,474 - £6,641 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–16 475 Day
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Bancroft's Preparatory School

Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RF

Fees from

£8,428 / term

Range £8,428 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–11 270 Day
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Bancroft's School

Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0RF

Fees from

£10,048 / term

Range £10,048 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 873 Day
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Banstead Preparatory School

Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3RA

Fees from

£4,862 / term

Range £4,862 - £6,373 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 249 Day
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Barfield Prep School

Barfield Prep School

Partner school

Guildford, Surrey, GU10 1PB

Fees from

£5,040 / term

Range £5,040 - £7,390 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 300 Day
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in South East England

How many private schools are there in South East?
School Scout includes profiles for 486 independent schools across South East, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the region.
Which parts of South East have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across South East, with particularly strong concentrations in Surrey, Kent, Berkshire, Essex. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare South East 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 South East?
South East 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 South East schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, area or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare South East 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 South East 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 South East 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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