British Independent Schools, Researched From The Inside.
Every school we cover is profiled in depth — exam format, registration windows, interview style, fees and bursary routes — verified directly with admissions offices.
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Each category page lists every school we cover in that segment, plus its entry route, exam format and fee structure.
Featured schools
The six schools families ask us about most often. Each has a deeply-researched guide covering entry requirements, exam pathway and what really moves an offer.
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Boys' Boarding · Berkshire Windsor, Berkshire
What to Know Before Applying to Eton College
Britain's most internationally recognised boys' boarding school. 13+ entry via the ISEB pre-test, with King's Scholarships and means-tested bursaries up to 100%.
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Boys' Boarding · London Harrow-on-the-Hill, London
How to Get Into Harrow School
Hilltop boarding school in north-west London. Year 6 ISEB pre-test pathway, strong scholarship programme across academic, music, art and sport.
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London Day · Westminster Westminster, SW1
How to Get Into Westminster School
Co-ed at sixth form with the highest Oxbridge acceptance rate nationally. 13+ and 16+ entry. Queen's Scholarships and Honorary Scholarships available.
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London Day · Barnes Barnes, SW13
How to Get Into St Paul’s School London
Boys' day school with the strongest results-to-fees ratio in London. £8m+ bursary fund, Foundation Awards for full free places, 38% Oxbridge acceptance.
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Girls' Boarding · Bucks High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
How to Get Into Wycombe Abbey
Britain's top-ranked girls' boarding school for five consecutive years. 11+ and 13+ entry. Strong scholarship pathway across academic, music, art and sport.
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Girls' Boarding · Glos Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
How to Get Into Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Tutorial-led sixth form. Tiered fees by year group. 100+ pupils on bursary. 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry pathways. Strong Oxbridge record.
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Historic boys' schools
The Public Schools Act schools and their peers — 13+ entry the dominant route, with ISEB Common Pre-Test in Year 6 and Common Entrance / scholarship papers in Year 8.
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Boys' Boarding · London Harrow-on-the-Hill, London
How to Get Into Harrow School
Hilltop boarding school in north-west London. Year 6 ISEB pre-test pathway, strong scholarship programme across academic, music, art and sport.
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Boys' Boarding · Hampshire Winchester, Hampshire
How to Get Into Winchester College
England's oldest continuously functioning school. Famously small classes of 10–12 and a distinctive academic culture. Election and Quirister scholarships offer up to 50% fee reduction.
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Boys' Boarding · Surrey Godalming, Surrey
How to Get Into Charterhouse
13+ entry then co-ed at sixth form. Recently completed £50m campus investment. Scholarships across academic, music, art, sport and drama with means-tested bursary overlay.
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London Day · Barnes Barnes, SW13
How to Get Into St Paul’s School London
Boys' day school with the strongest results-to-fees ratio in London. £8m+ bursary fund, Foundation Awards for full free places, 38% Oxbridge acceptance.
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Leading girls' boarding schools
Selective entry at 11+ and 13+, with a 16+ door for sixth form. Strong academic, music, sport and all-rounder scholarship pathways at each.
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Girls' Boarding · Bucks High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
How to Get Into Wycombe Abbey
Britain's top-ranked girls' boarding school for five consecutive years. 11+ and 13+ entry. Strong scholarship pathway across academic, music, art and sport.
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Girls' Boarding · Glos Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
How to Get Into Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Tutorial-led sixth form. Tiered fees by year group. 100+ pupils on bursary. 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry pathways. Strong Oxbridge record.
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Girls' Boarding · Kent Cranbrook, Kent
How to Get Into Benenden School
Full-boarding only. Strong international community. Princess Anne's alma mater. Means-tested bursaries up to 100%. Academic, music and sport scholarship routes.
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Modern co-educational boarding
Strong academics with breadth across sport, music, drama and the outdoors. Competitive entry at 11+, 13+ and 16+, with most offering scholarship and bursary routes.
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Co-Ed Boarding · Wiltshire Marlborough, Wiltshire
How to Get Into Marlborough College
Fully co-ed boarding at every age. Selective at all entry points. Strong A-level and IB results. Princess of Wales's alma mater.
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Co-Ed Boarding · Berkshire Crowthorne, Berkshire
How to Get Into Wellington College
IB-strong with A-level option. Broad scholarship pathways including all-rounder awards. Strong international leadership tradition.
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Co-Ed Boarding · Kent Sevenoaks, Kent
How to Get Into Sevenoaks School
IB-only at sixth form, unusual at this level. Highly international community. Strong global university destinations.
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Co-Ed Boarding · Warwickshire Rugby, Warwickshire
How to Get Into Rugby School
Arnold Foundation funds 60+ pupils on 100% bursary — among the most generous schemes nationally. Strong pastoral reputation.
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Selective London day schools
The capital's most academically selective independent day schools. 11+, 13+ and 16+ pathways, each with their own assessment style.
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Boys' Boarding · London Harrow-on-the-Hill, London
How to Get Into Harrow School
Hilltop boarding school in north-west London. Year 6 ISEB pre-test pathway, strong scholarship programme across academic, music, art and sport.
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London Day · Westminster Westminster, SW1
How to Get Into Westminster School
Co-ed at sixth form with the highest Oxbridge acceptance rate nationally. 13+ and 16+ entry. Queen's Scholarships and Honorary Scholarships available.
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London Day · Barnes Barnes, SW13
How to Get Into St Paul’s School London
Boys' day school with the strongest results-to-fees ratio in London. £8m+ bursary fund, Foundation Awards for full free places, 38% Oxbridge acceptance.
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London Day · The City EC4, The City
How to Get Into City of London School
Boys' day school in the heart of the City with the broadest range of entry points in central London. Strong scholarship route.
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British-system schools overseas
Selective British-curriculum schools in international hubs. We're expanding this category through 2026 — Dubai College is live, with Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok coverage in progress.
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Best International Schools in Hong Kong 2026
Our 2026 ranking of the best international schools in Hong Kong, scored across academics, university outcomes, pastoral care and breadth.
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Best Private Schools in Abu Dhabi 2026
Our 2026 ranking of the best private and international schools in Abu Dhabi, with ADEK ratings noted, scored across four pillars.
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Best International Schools in Qatar 2026
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Best International Schools in Kuwait 2026
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Best International Schools in Malaysia 2026
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