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Felsted offers boys and girls aged three to eighteen a first‑class, all‑round education on a beautiful 90‑acre countryside campus in North Essex, just an hour from London and Cambridge. It’s a safe, spacious village environment where pupils have room to grow, explore and thrive. We’re proud to welcome families from across the globe to experience an award‑winning British boarding education, while also offering flexible day and contemporary boarding options for those living closer to home.
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Elstree
Aldenham School blends traditional values with modern ambition, offering a broad curriculum alongside extensive opportunities in sport, music, drama and leadership. Known for its supportive house system and close-knit community, Aldenham places clear emphasis on pastoral care and character formation, preparing pupils not only for competitive university destinations but also for confident, purposeful adult life beyond school.
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Hemel Hempstead
Abbot's Hill , located in 76 acres of stunning Hertfordshire parkland , welcomes girls and boys aged 11 to 16. Named The Sunday Times Parent Power Independent 11-16 School of the Year, Abbot's Hill combines academic ambition with a warm, inclusive community feel, where pupils are encouraged and supported to do their best. GCSE results are consistently impressive, with 65% or 2025 grades being 9-7; more impressive still is the school's Value Add measure, which places it in the very top of schools nationally. Equally important is what happens beyond the walls of the classroom; pupils engage wholeheartedly in a wide variety of sporting, creative and adventurous pursuits and there is an impressive breadth of co-curricular activities and trips. Abbot's Hill has long been well-regarded for its exceptional pastoral care which ensures that every student in the school is known, heard, supported and challenged within a peaceful and uplifting environment.
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Dunbar
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.
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York
Queen Ethelburga's College welcomes students aged 14–18 in Years 10–13, offering an inspiring blend of academic excellence, vocational learning and creative opportunities. With GCSEs, A-Levels and modern BTEC options, our flexible curriculum is tailored to each student’s aspirations and strengths. Renowned nationally and internationally for academic success, QE College encourages students to pursue their passions beyond the classroom. Whether their ambitions lie in university, sport, the arts, entrepreneurship or the world of work, we provide the support, opportunities and pathways to help every student thrive.
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