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Senior Schools in South East England

South East England is known for its strong independent senior school sector, with highly regarded institutions located across several counties. Families can compare academic performance, entry expectations and boarding provision before selecting specific county options.

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Claires Court School

Claires Court School

Maidenhead, Berkshire

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Bradfield College

Bradfield College

Bradfield, Berkshire

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Bedales School

Bedales School

Petersfield, Hampshire

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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

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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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

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£7,346 / term

Range £7,346 - £7,724 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 442 Day
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Ardingly College

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ

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£4,370 / term

Range £4,370 - £17,548 (inc. VAT)

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

Ashford School

Ashford, Kent, TN24 8PB

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£5,046 / term

Range £5,046 - £17,311 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–20 993 Day & Boarding
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South East Counties

Berkshire Buckinghamshire East Sussex Essex Hampshire Isle of Wight Kent Oxfordshire Surrey Sussex West Sussex

Frequently asked questions about private schools in South East England

How many private schools are there in South East?
There are 492 independent schools across South East, located in counties such as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex.
Are there boarding schools in South East?
Yes, independent schools across South East 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 South East?
Most independent schools across South East 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 South East?
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
How many senior schools are there in South East?
There are 267 independent senior schools across South East, offering education for pupils aged 11-18.
What exams are required for senior school entry?
Many schools use the ISEB Pre-Test, interviews and school reports. Some may set their own entrance exams.

Families can refer to the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when these exams are taken.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

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