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Day Private Schools in South West England

Day education is available across South West England within both town-based and countryside schools. Families can compare preparatory and senior day schools throughout the region before focusing on counties that best suit their location and academic priorities.

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

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Abbey School

Abbey School

Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4PR

Fees from

£4,980 / term

Range £4,980 - £6,066 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 136 Day
All Hallows School

All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4SF

Fees from

£3,720 / term

Range £3,720 - £12,270 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 248 Day & Boarding

Avondale Preparatory School

Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9DR

Fees from

£900 / term

Range £900 - £4,824 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 92 Day

Badminton School

Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BA

Fees from

£4,690 / term

Range £4,690 - £16,162 (inc. VAT)

Girls 3–19 516 Day & Boarding

Bath Academy

Bath, Somerset, BA1 2HX

Fees from

£3,600 / term

Range £3,600 - £17,060 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–19 80 Day & Boarding

Beaudesert Park School

Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AF

Fees from

£4,960 / term

Range £4,960 - £11,000 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 332 Day & Boarding

Berkhampstead School

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2QA

Fees from

£1,200 / term

Range £1,200 - £5,330 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 258 Day

Blundell's Preparatory School

Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4NA

Fees from

£3,462 / term

Range £3,462 - £6,222 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 247 Day
Blundell's School

Blundell's School

Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4DN

Fees from

£7,422 / term

Range £7,422 - £18,312 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–18 616 Day & Boarding
Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth Collegiate School

Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2DY

Fees from

£3,728 / term

Range £3,728 - £13,475 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 11–19 385 Day & Boarding

Bredon School

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6AH

Fees from

£5,779 / term

Range £5,779 - £18,398 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–21 217 Day & Boarding
Bristol Grammar School

Bristol Grammar School

Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1SR

Fees from

£6,510 / term

Range £6,510 - £6,564 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–18 1,370 Day
Bristol Waldorf School

Bristol Waldorf School

Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6UX

Co-Ed 3–11 85 Day
Brunel College

Brunel College

Wiltshire, SP2 7PY

Co-Ed 11–16 26 Day
Bryanston School

Bryanston School

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0PX

Fees from

£3,704 / term

Range £3,704 - £18,841 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 778 Day & Boarding

Castle Court School

Dorset, BH21 3RF

Fees from

£3,263 / term

Range £3,263 - £7,560 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–13 259 Day

Chafyn Grove School

Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1LR

Fees from

£3,794 / term

Range £3,794 - £10,568 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–14 169 Day & Boarding

Chances Educational Support Services

Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0AF

Co-Ed 11–16 15 Day

Chard Prep School

Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA

Fees from

£2,774 / term

Range £2,774 - £3,888 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 47 Day
Cheltenham College

Cheltenham College

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7LD

Fees from

£4,376 / term

Range £4,376 - £20,166 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–19 1,178 Day & Boarding
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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 day schools are there in South West?
There are 153 independent day schools across South West, where pupils attend during the day and return home in the evening.

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