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Founded in 1923, Belhaven Hill is one of Scotland's leading independent prep schools, offering an exceptional co-educational boarding and day education for children aged 4–13. Set in a spectacular location on the East Lothian coastline overlooking Belhaven Bay and the iconic Bass Rock, the school provides an inspiring environment in which children thrive. Guided by its core values of Courage, Creativity and Courtesy, Belhaven nurtures confident, curious and compassionate young people. Its distinctive fortnightly boarding model provides structured boarding with regular exeat weekends, ensuring full immersion in school life alongside frequent time at home with family. This creates a strong sense of community and belonging. Combining over a century of educational excellence with a forward-thinking approach, Belhaven equips pupils with the mindset and skills to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the modern world, preparing them for the UK's leading senior schools and lives of purpose, confidence and kindness.

Founded in 970 AD, King's Ely has grown to become a thriving global community of 1,150 students (from 40 different nationalities). Our academic standards are high driven by award winning teachers. We offer 35 different sports including rowing. We win international awards for our brilliant Creative Arts. We raise the roof of the magnificent Ely Cathedral with our outstanding music concerts. The Martin Doyle Challenge, the Sword and Dagger and the Hoop Trundle are all part of what makes us Uniquely King's. 95% of our Sixth Form leavers take up places at their first choice university including Oxbridge, UCL, Durham, St Andrews, York, Imperial College, Edinburgh, Warwick and Exeter. In 2024 we were the Independent School of the Year for Sport. In 2025 we were short-listed as the Co-Curricular School of the Year. In 2026 King's Ely was given the Talk Education Award for Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing.

Chapter House is the early years and primary school at Queen Ethelburga’s, welcoming children from 3 months to 10 years. Set within the school’s beautiful North Yorkshire estate, it provides a warm, family-oriented environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop with confidence. The school combines a strong academic foundation with an extensive programme of experiences, including Forest School, swimming, sport, cooking and baking, music, performing arts and language learning. This breadth gives children opportunities to discover their interests and develop skills both inside and beyond the classroom. With a strong emphasis on knowing each child as an individual, Chapter House supports academic progress alongside wellbeing, independence and personal development, providing a positive foundation for the next stage of their education.

Rossall Prep School is a nurturing, culturally vibrant and intellectually creative community where children from Reception to Year 6 begin an inspiring learning journey. Steeped in history yet forward‑looking in its approach, Rossall fosters curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Our broad curriculum encourages independence, resilience and strong communication skills, ensuring every child feels secure, motivated and ready to thrive as they move into Senior School. Set within our unique coastal environment, pupils enjoy exceptional teaching, outstanding pastoral care and a rich programme of sport and creativity; including football, rugby, hockey, golf, athletics, netball and tennis. This dynamic blend of physical and mental challenge keeps young learners engaged and excited each day. Rossall Prep School empowers children to grow as adaptable, courageous and culturally aware individuals who truly love coming to school.