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Countryside Private Schools in South East England

Families exploring countryside independent schools in the UK are often drawn to their spacious settings, strong sense of community and access to outdoor learning. These schools are typically located in rural or semi-rural areas, offering pupils a calm and focused environment for both academic and personal development. Countryside schools include prep schools, senior schools and boarding schools, many set within large campuses that support sport, outdoor education and co-curricular activities. They often combine academic achievement with opportunities for pupils to develop independence, resilience and a connection to the natural environment. School Scout helps families compare countryside schools across the UK by location, stage and type. Parents can explore schools in rural regions or refine their search by prep, senior or boarding provision to identify the right setting based on lifestyle, academic priorities and environment.

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Claires Court School

Claires Court School

Maidenhead, Berkshire

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Bedales School

Bedales School

Petersfield, Hampshire

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Bradfield College

Bradfield College

Bradfield, Berkshire

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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

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£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

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£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?
There are 491 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

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