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Non-selective Private Schools in South West England

Non-selective independent schools welcome pupils of all abilities, focusing on progress, confidence and individual development. Families value supportive environments and personalised teaching.

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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

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
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 Waldorf School

Bristol Waldorf School

Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6UX

Co-Ed 3–11 85 Day

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

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

Dean Close Airthrie

CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NY

Fees from

£3,090 / term

Range £3,090 - £5,130 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 56 Day

Edward Jenner School

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NZ

Fees from

£2,506 / term

Range £2,506 - £3,888 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 5–16 42 Day

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

Heywood Prep School

Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0AP

Fees from

£4,460 / term

Range £4,460 - £5,070 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 258 Day

Hopelands Preparatory School

Gloucestershire, GL10 2AD

Fees from

£2,176 / term

Range £2,176 - £4,976 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–11 82 Day
King's Bruton

King's Bruton

Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0ED

Fees from

£10,552 / term

Range £10,552 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 13–18 350 Day & Boarding

King's School, Plymouth

Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5LW

Fees from

£3,826 / term

Range £3,826 - £4,420 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 281 Day
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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

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