Prep Boarding Schools in Central England

Queen Mary’s School is a small, high-achieving girls’ boarding school, ranked 4th in the UK among independent schools without a Sixth Form (The Times Parent Power Guide 2026).

More House School empowers boys with literacy and language based educational needs (including Dyslexia and DLD) to thrive in response to a mainstream, academic curriculum, transforming their futures through high-quality teaching.

Marlborough House Vinehall is a leading co-educational boarding and day school for children aged 2 to 13, and a proud member of the Repton Family of Schools. United by a forward-thinking, outward-looking philosophy.

Abbotsholme offers a distinctive British boarding school experience where academic ambition, personal development, and real-world learning come together in a supportive and structured environment.

Set in 500 acres of stunning parkland, Sandroyd is an independent prep school where children are given the time and space to truly be children. Our grounds are far more than a backdrop; they form a living extension of the classroom.

We offer a superb quality of life. Lomond School is a co-educational independent school, for children aged 3 to 18, positioned in the elegant suburbs of Helensburgh, Scotland, a coastal town located only 10 minutes from Loch Lomond

Concord is an academically focussed international community with a strong culture of excellence and joyful learning.

Nestled in the rolling Hampshire countryside, Sherfield School is more than a place to study; it’s a place to belong.

Bilton Grange, part of the Rugby School Group, is a co-educational boarding and day prep school set on an outstanding 90-acre site in central England with superb transport links.

Windlesham House is a distinctive school where innovation meets tradition, providing opportunities for every child to be creative, courageous, kind, happy and successful.

Set within a historic castle and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, we offer a safe and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to aim high and achieve their best.

Wychwood School is co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18, set in the heart of Oxford.

A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school situated in the picturesque and historic city of Rochester. The School boasts beautiful grounds that create a serene learning environment.

Bryanston is a leading co-educational boarding school for pupils aged 3–18, blending traditional values with a modern approach to education, captured in its motto, ?et nova et vetera.’

Nestled on an eight-acre site just a short walk from Andover town centre and railway station, Rookwood School values each pupil as an individual, fosters a love of learning and, above all, is an incredibly happy place to learn.

Cothill is a co-educational prep school with a strong boarding heritage, dedicated to shaping confident, capable and grounded young children.

Boundary Oak School thrives as a happy and successful co-educational school for children aged 2 - 16 years, set in the heart of Hampshire, nestled in 30 acres of quintessential English countryside.

Ipswich High School; a vibrant day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3-18, set in an idyllic 87-acre campus in Woolverstone on the banks of the River Orwell.

Cheltenham Ladies’ College has been at the forefront of girls’ education for 170 years. Our heritage and global reputation were founded on our pioneering approach in the advancement of girls’ educational opportunities.

Adcote Girls School is dedicated to nurturing young minds, fostering academic excellence, and cultivating a vibrant community spirit, nestled within the scenic Shropshire countryside.