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Dating from 1556, Oundle School is a traditional English boarding school located in the market town of Oundle near Peterborough, itself just an hour from London b

Founded in 1407, Oswestry School is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school set in 50 acres of grounds in the historic market town of Oswestry, surrounded by stunning countryside. The School is non-selective, believing that the primary role of education is to develop the character, intellect, creativity and spirituality of pupils. Whilst academic performance is important it represents just a part of the school’s Total Curriculum in which extra-curricular activities also play a key role.

Founded in 1584 in the historic market town of Oakham on the edge of Rutland water, Oakham School is only 30 minutes by road from Peterborough, and from there under an hour by train to London. The School embraces a holistic approach where academic excellence flourishes alongside a strong tradition in the Arts, Music and Sport. Opportunities abound beyond the classroom for pupils to develop into well-rounded individuals through an extensive community action programme.

Mount Kelly, set in 150 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, combines academic performance and excellent pastoral care, whilst its status as a National Swimming Centre of Excellence enhances the exciting range of co-curricular activities on offer. High expectations are set and pupils are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive and resilient and to show ambition. Pupils feel happy and valued, which in turn gives them confidence, social awareness and enthusiasm for life-long learning.

Mayfield is a leading Catholic boarding and day school for girls set amid the restored buildings of a 14th century Archbishop’s palace in a picturesque rural village only 75km from London. After 150 years of nurturing generations of confident, enterprising, resilient and creative young women in preparing to take their place on the global stage, the School continues to deliver excellent academic results and prolific extra-curricular activities, all underpinned by exemplary pastoral care.

Malvern St James asks its girls ‘Who do you want to be?’ and helps them achieve their ambitions with an education that is both aspirational and rigorous yet flexible, within the framework of a happy and supportive community. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on direct trainlines from London, Birmingham and other key cities, MSJ has a 150-year track record in educating girls. Girls can board from Year 3 onwards, on a full, weekly or flexi (1 - 3 nights) basis.

Founded in 1827 Loretto, the oldest boarding school in Scotland, is one of Scotland’s leading independent co-educational schools, for both boarding and day school pupils. Traditional and innovative educational methods, first-class facilities including the world-class Golf Academy, a spacious campus located in a leafy 85 acre estate just outside Edinburgh, and the advantages offered by a smaller school all combine to provide a uniquely rounded learning experience for boys and girls.

Founded in 1922, Lord Wandsworth College (LWC) is set in 1,200 acres of rolling hills in northern Hampshire, just over an hour from London by train. The College believes that cognitive ability is not the only thing that determines a child’s life chances but instead that character and application shape one’s destiny. A LWC education seeks to inspire its pupils, leaving them with an inner self-confidence and an outward modesty and resilience to make a positive difference in the world.

Established in 1748 by John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, Kingswood is located in Bath, just 1.5 hours from London by train. Not just an academic school, Kingswood believes that every individual has talents to be discovered and prides itself on offering a truly all-round education, welcoming children from all faiths and none. The School seeks to foster confidence, open-mindedness, tolerance, creativity and a spirit of enquiry.

Gordonstoun, located in 200 acres by the Moray Coast, was founded in 1934 by educationalist Kurt Hahn. The School’s uniquely broad curriculum includes outdoor education, service to the community and opportunities to take responsibility, encouraging each individual to fulfil their potential as human beings as well as academically. The School motto is ‘Plus est en vous’ – ‘There is more in you’, and at Gordonstoun this sense of possibility is presented to its students every single day.