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525 best English private schools in England UK

Current page last update date: 2025-07-15
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  • The King's School Canterbury
    In 2023, 11 A-level students received offers from Oxford and Cambridge
    The King's School Canterbury
    United Kingdom
    Canterbury
    Currently watching: 8
    Very good
    8.3
    from 12985.00 £ / term
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    from 12985.00 £ / term
  • Hurtwood House School
    In 2023 - 52.5% of A Level students achieved A* - A
    Hurtwood House School
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 6
    Very good
    6 reviews
    8.3
    from 14874.00 £ / term
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    from 14874.00 £ / term
  • St. Edmund’s College
    In 2023 - 52.5% of A Level students achieved A* - A
    St. Edmund’s College
    United Kingdom
    Cambridge
    Currently watching: 10
    Very good
    8.3
    from 16179.00 £ / term
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    from 16179.00 £ / term
  • Wycliffe College
    In 2021 - 75% of A Level students achieved A* - B
    Wycliffe College
    United Kingdom
    Cheltenham
    Currently watching: 7
    Very good
    4 reviews
    8.3
    from 7700.00 £ / term
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    from 7700.00 £ / term
  • Wellington College
    In 2023, the average IB score was 38.6 points
    Wellington College
    United Kingdom
    Reading
    Currently watching: 9
    Very good
    1 reviews
    8.3
    from 10200.00 £ / term
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    from 10200.00 £ / term
  •  Malvern College Boarding School
    According to the results for 2023: The average IB score was 36.8
     Malvern College Boarding School
    United Kingdom
    Cheltenham
    Currently watching: 8
    Very good
    8.3
    from 13185.00 £ / term
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    from 13185.00 £ / term
  • Adcote School for Girls
    In 2021 - 73,5% of A Level students achieved A*-A
    Adcote School for Girls
    United Kingdom
    Birmingham
    Currently watching: 7
    Very good
    8.3
    from 3916.00 £ / term
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    from 3916.00 £ / term
  • Windlesham House School
    Last year the majority of the graduated students were accepted in the top UK high schools
    Windlesham House School
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 8
    Very good
    3 reviews
    8.3
    from 9578.00 £ / term
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    from 9578.00 £ / term
  • Brentwood Private School
    133 place in the best boarding schools in the UK
    Brentwood Private School
    United Kingdom
    London
    Currently watching: 7
    Very good
    6 reviews
    8.3
    from 5245.00 £ / term
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    from 5245.00 £ / term
  • EF Academy Oxford
    92% successful placement in the student's first or second-choice university
    EF Academy Oxford
    United Kingdom
    Oxford
    Currently watching: 8
    Very good
    8.3
    from 49500.00 $ / year
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    from 49500.00 $ / year
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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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