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Boarding Schools in South East England

Boarding schools across South East England offer residential education within a range of historic and campus-style settings. School Scout enables families to compare boarding provision across counties such as Surrey, Kent and Sussex.

Explore all private schools in South East, or compare schools across England.

Discover Schools in South East England

Claires Court School

Claires Court School

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Bradfield College

Bradfield College

Bradfield, Berkshire

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

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

Aldro

Surrey, GU8 6AS

Fees from

£8,494 / term

Range £8,494 - £15,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–13 222 Day & Boarding

Amesbury School

Surrey, GU26 6BL

Fees from

£5,292 / term

Range £5,292 - £8,167 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 350 Day & Boarding

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

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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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
What types of boarding are available in South East?
Options include full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding.

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