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544 best English private schools in England UK

Current page last update date: 2025-07-15
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  • Abbey College Cambridge
    55% of A Level students achieved A*- A results among top UK schools in 2023
    Abbey College Cambridge
    United Kingdom
    Cambridge
    Currently watching: 6
    Outstanding
    13 reviews
    8.8
    from 20330.00 £ / term
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    from 20330.00 £ / term
  • The Worthgate School (ex CATS College Canterbury)
    75% of our A-Level students achieved A*-A in 2022
    The Worthgate School (ex CATS College Canterbury)
    United Kingdom
    Canterbury
    Currently watching: 10
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    3 reviews
    8.8
    from 11450.00 £ / term
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    from 11450.00 £ / term
  • Mill Hill School
    In 2021 - 66% of A Level students achieved A*-A
    Mill Hill School
    United Kingdom
    London
    Currently watching: 10
    Outstanding
    7 reviews
    8.8
    from 12300.00 £ / term
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    from 12300.00 £ / term
  • CATS College Cambridge
    In 2023 - 98% pupils gained places at their first choice University
    CATS College Cambridge
    United Kingdom
    Cambridge
    Currently watching: 6
    Outstanding
    4 reviews
    8.7
    from 14320.00 £ / term
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    from 14320.00 £ / term
  • Cheltenham College
    In 2022 80% of pupils’ results have been graded A* – B
    Cheltenham College
    United Kingdom
    Cheltenham
    Currently watching: 7
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    6 reviews
    8.7
    from 8080.00 £ / term
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    from 8080.00 £ / term
  • Scarborough College
    Average mark obtained by students who passed the IB: 32.5 out of 45
    Scarborough College
    United Kingdom
    York
    Currently watching: 9
    Outstanding
    3 reviews
    8.6
    from 9.00 £ / day
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    from 9.00 £ / day
  • Bishop’s Stortford College
    In 2023 80% of students achieved A*– B grades at A-level
    Bishop’s Stortford College
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 10
    Outstanding
    4 reviews
    8.6
    from 8746.00 £ / term
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    from 8746.00 £ / term
  • Fyling Hall School Private Boarding School
    In 2023 - 24% of A Level students achieved A*/A grades
    Fyling Hall School Private Boarding School
    United Kingdom
    Leeds
    Currently watching: 8
    Outstanding
    6 reviews
    8.6
    from 8392.00 £ / term
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    from 8392.00 £ / term
  • Private school Reddam House School Berkshire
    Exam results in 2022 were outstanding with 50% of A level grades awarded being A*/A, and 5
    Private school Reddam House School Berkshire
    United Kingdom
    Reading
    Currently watching: 10
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    5 reviews
    8.6
    from 4342.00 £ / year
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    from 4342.00 £ / year
  • Box Hill Private School
    In 2023 results either for IB (32) and A Level (46% - A*-B) are higher than UK average
    Box Hill Private School
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 8
    Outstanding
    3 reviews
    8.6
    from 13000.00 £ / term
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    from 13000.00 £ / term
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British educational traditions have deep historical roots. Nowadays, there are more than 2,500 private schools in the United Kingdom, including secondary and specialized (language) schools.

In fact, schools in England are often chosen by ratings. Most prestigious high schools in England occupy the first lines of the TOP-100. Studying there is organized in accordance with modern educational standards. There are schools for girls, boys, and co-educational type.

Each institution offers various programs that are aimed at specific age groups, different levels of basic academic knowledge. Studying process is highly technological. Institutions have modern infrastructure and technical means of providing the educational process. In addition, only highly qualified teachers work with students in British educational institutions. Under their guidance, students receive knowledge with excitement. Teachers give them motivation to achieve high results and improve themselves.

SMAPSE offers 100 best English schools with excellent reputation and high ratings, as well as amazing English camps.

Cost of studying in England, reviews and description of educational institutions are posted in this section for your reference. SMAPSE experts will be glad to help you make the right choice!

Statistics of English courses in England

Programs Intensity Group Language requirements The minimum cost of the week
General English 15-20 8-10 Starter £240+
Intensive English Course 28-30 6-12 Beginner £310+
Super Intensive English Course 35-40 6-10 Beginner £350+
Exam Preparation Courses 20-25 6-12 Intermediate £355+
Business English 20-25 7-10 Intermediate £355+
Intensive Business English 25-30 7-10 Intermediate £380+
Academic English 20-25 6-12 Beginner £280+
English plus 10-15 5-10 Intermediate £355+
English for Work 25-30 10-14 Beginner £355+
Vacation English 10-15 5-10 Beginner £270+
One-to-One lessons individual 1 Starter £50+ - 1 lesson

Students Accommodation Options in UK

Accomondation Meals Number of people per room Cost per week/min Cost per week/max
Homestay full Board or half Board 1-3 £190 £500
School residence full Board 1-3 £220 £650
Appartment without meals 1-3 £250 £5,000+
Hotel with/out meals 1-2 £35/day £500+/day

Secondary education in the UK

World Ranking 1
Foreign students 20%
Minimum age 4 years+ (age 11-14)
Tuition language English
Minimum English level beginner&higher (depends on the school)
Tuition cost £17,000-50,000
Cost of living (year) £10,000-25,000
Mandatory subjects English, Mathematics, Science

Advantages and disadvantages of English schools

Advantages Disadvantages
The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world Expensive
High quality of education and academic standards Strong workload
Perfect English after graduation The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt
Useful contacts The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist
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