Independent Schools in South West England
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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Pinewood School
Swindon, Wiltshire
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Choosing a Private School in South West
Choosing a private school in the South West often means balancing educational priorities with geography. The region covers a large area, with schools located in cities, market towns and rural settings, so many families compare both local day schools and boarding schools that offer greater flexibility over longer travel distances.
The South West has a long-established reputation for independent education, particularly in boarding, with many schools welcoming pupils from across the UK and overseas. Families may compare schools in counties including Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, considering factors such as boarding options, academic pathways, school size, fees and extracurricular opportunities.
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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 West, then compare schools, refine your search and build your shortlist with confidence.
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Showing 1–51 of 152 schools
Abbey School
Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR
Fees from
£4,980 / term
Range £4,980 - £6,066 (inc. VAT)
All Hallows School
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SF
Fees from
£3,720 / term
Range £3,720 - £12,270 (inc. VAT)
Avondale Preparatory School
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9DR
Fees from
£900 / term
Range £900 - £4,824 (inc. VAT)
Badminton School
Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BA
Fees from
£4,690 / term
Range £4,690 - £16,162 (inc. VAT)
Bath Academy
Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX
Fees from
£3,600 / term
Range £3,600 - £17,060 (inc. VAT)
Beaudesert Park School
Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AF
Fees from
£4,960 / term
Range £4,960 - £11,000 (inc. VAT)
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2QA
Fees from
£1,200 / term
Range £1,200 - £5,330 (inc. VAT)
Blundell's Preparatory School
Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4NA
Fees from
£3,462 / term
Range £3,462 - £6,222 (inc. VAT)
Blundell's School
Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DN
Fees from
£7,422 / term
Range £7,422 - £18,312 (inc. VAT)
Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY
Fees from
£3,728 / term
Range £3,728 - £13,475 (inc. VAT)
Bredon School
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6AH
Fees from
£5,779 / term
Range £5,779 - £18,398 (inc. VAT)
Bristol Grammar School
Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1SR
Fees from
£6,510 / term
Range £6,510 - £6,564 (inc. VAT)
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX
Fees from
£3,704 / term
Range £3,704 - £18,841 (inc. VAT)
Castle Court School
Dorset, BH21 3RF
Fees from
£3,263 / term
Range £3,263 - £7,560 (inc. VAT)
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1LR
Fees from
£3,794 / term
Range £3,794 - £10,568 (inc. VAT)
Chances Educational Support Services
Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF
Chard Prep School
Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA
Fees from
£2,774 / term
Range £2,774 - £3,888 (inc. VAT)
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD
Fees from
£4,376 / term
Range £4,376 - £20,166 (inc. VAT)
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