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Girls' Private Schools in South West England

Girls’ education across South West England includes a range of independent preparatory and senior schools. Families can compare academic performance, facilities and residential provision throughout the region before focusing on specific counties.

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

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Badminton School

Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BA

Fees from

£4,690 / term

Range £4,690 - £16,162 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 516 Day & Boarding
Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Partner school

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3EP

Fees from

£12,660 / term

Range £12,660 - £22,290 (inc. VAT)

Girls 11–18 817 Day & Boarding

Hanford School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HN

Fees from

£5,370 / term

Range £5,370 - £10,116 (inc. VAT)

Girls 7–13 69 Day & Boarding

Redmaids' High School GDST

Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3AW

Fees from

£4,807 / term

Range £4,807 - £7,055 (inc. VAT)

Girls 6–19 794 Day
Royal High School Bath, GDST

Royal High School Bath, GDST

Somerset, BA1 5SZ

Fees from

£4,650 / term

Range £4,650 - £15,073 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 551 Day & Boarding

Sherborne Girls' School

Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3QN

Fees from

£11,490 / term

Range £11,490 - £17,880 (inc. VAT)

Girls 11–19 466 Day & Boarding

Frequently asked questions about private schools in South West England

How many private schools are there in South West?
There are 154 independent schools across South West, located in counties such as Bristol, Cornwall, Devon.
Are there boarding schools in South West?
Yes, independent schools across South West 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 West?
Most independent schools across South West 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 West?
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 girls' schools are there in South West?
There are 11 independent girls' schools across South West, offering single-sex education. Counties include Bristol, Cornwall, Devon.
Are single-sex schools common in South West?
South West includes a mix of girls', boys' and co-educational schools, though co-ed schools are more common overall.

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