Best Private Schools in Hampshire - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Hampshire has 25 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with a handful offering boarding places as well. There is just one boarding-only school in Hampshire, Winchester College.
Hampshire Independent School League Table 2018/19
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89.8 | Royal Grammar School (Guildford) | Boys | Day | £19,035 | N/A |
| 2 | 87.0 | Winchester College | Boys | Boarding | N/A | £41,709 |
| 3 | 80.9 | St Swithun's School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £20,976 | £34,776 |
| 4 | 76.9 | King Edward VI School (Hampshire) | Co-ed | Day | £17,130 | N/A |
| 5 | 71.1 | Churcher's College | Co-ed | Day | £6,035 | N/A |
| 6 | 62.9 | St Nicholas' School | Girls | Day | £14,862 | N/A |
| 7 | 61.5 | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £16,923 | N/A |
| 8 | 56.7 | Farnborough Hill School | Girls | Day | £15,375 | N/A |
| 9 | 55.2 | Bedales School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £29,235 | £37,200 |
| 10 | 53.0 | Lord Wandsworth College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,240 | £31,200 |
| 11 | 51.6 | Salesian College | Boys / Co-ed | Day | £12,618 | N/A |
| 12 | 48.0 | Alton School | Co-ed | Day | £15,015 | N/A |
| 13 | 42.0 | Sherfield School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £15,300 | £25,110 |
| 14 | 40.0 | Ditcham Park School | Co-ed | Day | £13,236 | N/A |
| 15 | 34.3 | The King's School (Hampshire) | Co-ed | Day | £23,688 | N/A |
| 16 | 34.0 | Rookwood School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £14,535 | £26,520 |
| 17 | 32.6 | St John's College (Hampshire) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £12,960 | £28,500 |
| 18 | 32.6 | The Gregg School | Co-ed | Day | £13,275 | N/A |
| 19 | 31.0 | Meoncross School | Co-ed | Day | £13,200 | N/A |
| 20 | 30.8 | Mayville High School | Co-ed | Day | £11,400 | N/A |
| 21 | 26.4 | Ballard School | Co-ed | Day | £15,075 | N/A |
Where Schools are Located
Hampshire is well covered by private schools. The biggest collection of schools is Southampton, Portsmouth and Farborough. There is also a cluster of schools in Winchester and Petersfield.
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Best Private Schools in Hampshire
There are 25 independent schools in Hampshire.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BBGCSE A*/A: 89.8%- College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NAGCSE A*/A: 87%
- Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HAGCSE A*/A: 80.9%
- Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 7UQGCSE A*/A: 76.9%
- Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4ASGCSE A*/A: 71.1%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NAA-Level A*/A: 81.5%
- High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BBA-Level A*/A: 67.1%
- Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4ASA-Level A*/A: 61.4%
- Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HAA-Level A*/A: 59.1%
- Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8ATA-Level A*/A: 58.2%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £6,035 | £29,235 | £15,828 |
| Boarding Places | £22,275 | £41,709 | £30,264 |
Best Boys Schools in Hampshire
There are 3 independent boys schools in Hampshire, Royal Grammar School (Guildford), Winchester College and Salesian College.
Best Private Boys Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BBGCSE A*/A: 89.8%
- College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NAGCSE A*/A: 87%
- 119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PAGCSE A*/A: 51.6%
Best Private Boys Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NAA-Level A*/A: 81.5%
- High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BBA-Level A*/A: 67.1%
- 119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PAA-Level A*/A: 29%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £12,618 | £19,035 | £15,827 |
| Boarding Places | £41,709 | £41,709 | £41,709 |
Best Girls Schools in Hampshire
There are 4 independent girls schools in Hampshire, St Swithun's School, St Nicholas' School, Farnborough Hill School and Portsmouth High School GDST.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HAGCSE A*/A: 80.9%
- Redfields House, Redfields Lane, GU52 0RFGCSE A*/A: 62.9%
- Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8ATGCSE A*/A: 56.7%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HAA-Level A*/A: 59.1%
- Farnborough Road, Farnborough, GU14 8ATA-Level A*/A: 58.2%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £14,400 | £20,976 | £16,403 |
| Boarding Places | £34,776 | £34,776 | £34,776 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Hampshire
There are 18 private co-ed schools in Hampshire.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 7UQGCSE A*/A: 76.9%
- Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4ASGCSE A*/A: 71.1%
- High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LNGCSE A*/A: 61.5%
- Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DGGCSE A*/A: 55.2%
- Hook, RG29 1TBGCSE A*/A: 53%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4ASA-Level A*/A: 61.4%
- Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 7UQA-Level A*/A: 49.7%
- High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LNA-Level A*/A: 45.4%
- Anstey Lane, Alton, GU34 2NGA-Level A*/A: 39%
- Hook, RG27 0HUA-Level A*/A: 36%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £6,035 | £29,235 | £15,700 |
| Boarding Places | £22,275 | £37,200 | £28,269 |
Hampshire Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £15,828 | £30,264 |
| Boys | £15,827 | £41,709 |
| Girls | £16,403 | £34,776 |
| Co-Ed | £15,700 | £28,269 |