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Day Private Schools in England

Families considering independent day schools in the UK often seek strong academic outcomes combined with the flexibility of living at home. Day schools provide structured, high-quality education while allowing pupils to remain closely connected to family life and their local community. Independent day schools include prep schools, and senior schools, offering a wide range of academic pathways and co-curricular opportunities. Many are located in towns and cities with strong transport links, making them a convenient choice for families balancing education and daily life. School Scout enables families to compare day schools across the UK by location, stage and school type. Parents can explore schools in major cities and regional hubs or refine their search by prep or senior provision to find the best fit for their child’s routine, interests and academic ambitions.

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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

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

ACS Hillingdon International School

Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 0BE

Fees from

£4,900 / term

Range £4,900 - £11,600 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 546 Day

AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT

Fees from

£4,416 / term

Range £4,416 - £6,248 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 0–19 792 Day
Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB

Fees from

£9,660 / term

Range £9,660 - £23,999 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 12–21 428 Day & Boarding
Abbey College Manchester

Abbey College Manchester

Lancashire, M2 4WG

Fees from

£3,240 / term

Range £3,240 - £13,960 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–23 183 Day & Boarding
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in England

What is a day school?
Day schools educate pupils during the school day, with children returning home in the evening.
Are most private schools day schools?
Yes, most independent schools are day schools rather than boarding schools.
What are the benefits of day schools?
Many families value local access, daily home life and flexibility.

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