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Independent Schools in West Midlands

Browse 150 independent schools across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and West Midlands….

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Rugby School

Rugby School

Rugby, Warwickshire

Bablake School

Bablake School

West Midlands

Hallfield School

Hallfield School

West Midlands

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Schools can choose to promote their profiles through Featured School placements. Featured schools appear in this section in addition to their standard profile listing.

Browse schools in West Midlands by County

Herefordshire 2 schools Shropshire 21 schools Staffordshire 22 schools Warwickshire 20 schools West Midlands 61 schools Worcestershire 21 schools

Browse Schools by Type

Prep Schools 132 schools
Senior Schools 117 schools
Sixth Form Schools 98 schools
Day Schools 148 schools
Boarding Schools 29 schools
Pre-Prep Schools 91 schools
Girls' Schools 12 schools
Boys' Schools 11 schools
Co-educational Schools 127 schools

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Choosing a Private School in West Midlands

The West Midlands offers a wide range of independent schools serving both major urban centres and surrounding rural counties. Families often compare schools across Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Shropshire, where excellent transport links can significantly broaden the choice of schools within daily travelling distance.

Whether you're looking for a prep school, senior school, sixth form or boarding school, factors such as school ethos, admissions, academic pathways, fees and extracurricular opportunities are all worth comparing. Many families also consider schools beyond their immediate county where journey times remain practical.

School Scout helps families search by county, town, postcode or school name, compare schools side by side and build a well-informed shortlist.

Explore Private Schools in Popular Towns Across West Midlands

Browse independent schools in some of West Midlands's most popular towns. Compare schools by location, fees, age and school type, explore nearby options, and build your shortlist.

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Explore Private Schools Near Popular Towns, Villages & Local Areas

Families often search for schools close to home rather than by county alone. Explore independent schools near popular towns, villages and local communities across West Midlands, then compare schools, refine your search and build your shortlist with confidence.

Private Schools near Barnt Green Private Schools near Knowle Private Schools near Dorridge Private Schools near Henley-in-Arden Private Schools near Welford-on-Avon Private Schools near Broadway Private Schools near Ombersley Private Schools near Kinver Private Schools near Tettenhall Private Schools near Albrighton Private Schools near Ironbridge Private Schools near Much Wenlock Private Schools near Eccleshall Private Schools near Colwall Private Schools near Hampton in Arden Private Schools near Belbroughton

Browse All Private Schools in The West Midlands

Showing 1–51 of 150 schools

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Abbey College in Malvern

Abbey College in Malvern

Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4JF

Fees from

£12,160 / term

Range £12,160 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 14–19 37 Day & Boarding
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Adcote School for Girls

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY

Fees from

£3,900 / term

Range £3,900 - £7,080 (inc. VAT)

Girls 4–18 197 Day & Boarding
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Arise Education

Warwickshire, CV31 2HB

Co-Ed 9–17 31 Day
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Arnold Lodge School

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5TW

Fees from

£4,819 / term

Range £4,819 - £6,113 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 469 Day
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Aspire AP School 2

Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3ND

Co-Ed 11–16 7 Day
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Bablake School

Bablake School

West Midlands, CV1 4AU

Fees from

£6,169 / term

Range £6,169 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–19 961 Day
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Bilton Grange School

Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6QU

Fees from

£5,150 / term

Range £5,150 - £13,830 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–14 382 Day & Boarding
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Birchfield School

Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV7 3AF

Fees from

£3,134 / term

Range £3,134 - £4,782 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–16 191 Day
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Birmingham Independent College

Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NU

Co-Ed 14–25 19 Day
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Bowbrook House School

Worcestershire, Worcestershire, WR10 2EE

Fees from

£2,851 / term

Range £2,851 - £6,047 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–16 190 Day
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Bromsgrove School

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DU

Fees from

£2,125 / term

Range £2,125 - £5,970 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–18 2,058 Day & Boarding
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Concord College

Concord College

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PF

Fees from

£7,200 / term

Range £7,200 - £0 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 12–20 547 Day & Boarding
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Crackley Hall School

Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2FT

Fees from

£3,175 / term

Range £3,175 - £4,718 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 2–11 275 Day
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Crescent School

Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7QH

Fees from

£3,997 / term

Range £3,997 - £4,373 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–11 190 Day
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Demetae Academy

Staffordshire, ST5 1JF

Fees from

£5,280 / term

Range £5,280 - £13,140 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–13 42 Day
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Denstone College

Denstone College

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HN

Fees from

£6,720 / term

Range £6,720 - £14,786 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 4–19 754 Day & Boarding
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Dixie Grammar School

Dixie Grammar School

Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 0LE

Fees from

£2,627 / term

Range £2,627 - £6,472 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 3–18 481 Day
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Edgbaston High School for Girls

Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 3TS

Fees from

£4,366 / term

Range £4,366 - £6,804 (inc. VAT)

Girls 2–19 857 Day
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Ellesmere College

Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB

Fees from

£5,334 / term

Range £5,334 - £16,368 (inc. VAT)

Co-Ed 7–19 518 Day & Boarding
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Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School

Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2EA

Co-Ed 3–18 194 Day & Boarding
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Frequently asked questions about private schools in West Midlands England

How many private schools are there in West Midlands?
School Scout includes profiles for 150 independent schools across West Midlands, helping families search, compare and shortlist private schools across the region.
Which parts of West Midlands have the most independent schools?
Independent schools are distributed across West Midlands, with particularly strong concentrations in West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire. The best area for your family depends on journey time, school stage and the type of school being considered.
How should I compare West Midlands schools?
Start with a realistic travel area, then compare schools by age range, admissions, gender, fees, size, curriculum and school culture. Use School Scout's comparison tool to review key information side by side.
https://schoolscout.uk/compare/
Are there boarding schools in West Midlands?
West Midlands includes both day and boarding schools, although the balance varies by county. Families can compare full, weekly and flexi boarding schools alongside day schools across the region.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools
Can I search for West Midlands schools by postcode?
Yes. Search by postcode, area or school name, then refine the results using School Scout's filters.
Can I compare West Midlands private school fees?
Yes. School profiles show available fee information and the School Fees hub helps families compare tuition, boarding and other published costs.
https://schoolscout.uk/compare/schools-by-fees
Where can I find West Midlands school open days?
Use School Scout's Open Days section to browse upcoming events and follow links to individual school profiles for further details.
https://schoolscout.uk/independent-school-open-days
What is the difference between a West Midlands prep and senior school?
Prep schools usually educate younger pupils before senior school entry, while senior schools typically begin at age 11 or 13 and may continue through sixth form. Age ranges vary, so families should check each school profile.
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