Boarding School
Every boarding school is unique, offering a variety of education pathways and extracurriculars.
Sevenoaks School
1200 students
Co-educational
IGCSE and IB
50,757 GBP per annum
1 hour from London
About Oxford International College
All Sixth Formers take the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which has been taught at Sevenoaks for nearly 50 years. In the Middle School, all students study for IGCSEs and GCSEs, alongside their own core curriculum which encourages critical thinking.
Together, students of Sevenoaks achieved an average IB Diploma score of 39.0 points, more than eight points above the world average and in line with the pre-pandemic results.Significantly more than half their students, 57%, earned 40 points or more – a fantastic result, with 73 students earning 42 points or more.
Five students achieved the maximum Diploma score of 45 points, among just 25 students in the UK to do so this year.
Radley College
768 students
All boys
ICGSE and A Levels
44,550 GBP per annum
1.5 hours from London
About Radley College
Celebrating academic excellence, A Level results hit 77% A*-A, and I/GCSE saw 87% at grades 9-7 in 2022. The curriculum spans varied subjects like Drama, Design Electronics, Computer Science, and Geology, supplemented by the Sixth Form Curriculum Extension Programme. Notably, 71% of Sixth Formers entered Russell Group Universities including 12 students to Oxford University, with 10% pursuing international destinations such as the US, including offers from prestigious institutions like Stanford and Harvard.
Abingdon School
1,070 students
All boys
IGCSE and A Levels
47,880 GBP per annum
1.5 hours from London
About Abingdon School
Academically selective, the school consistently achieves outstanding exam results: 10 GCSEs in the Fifth Year and a flexible Sixth Form curriculum encompassing 25 subjects, with nearly 40% securing A* or A grades in three or more A levels. A dedicated career advisory team supports university applications, with students entering esteemed institutions like Oxbridge, Russell Group, Ivy League colleges, and worldwide universities.
Caterham School
1000 students
Co-educational
GCSE and A Levels
Year 9 to 13: 45,945 GBP per annum
Sixth form: 45,945 GBP per annum
1 hour from London
About Caterham School
Recognized as an EdTech 50 and Apple Distinguished School, Caterham stands as a global academic innovator, equipping students with diverse skills for an ever-evolving world through its unique EDGE curriculum, blending entrepreneurial, digital, and problem-solving abilities with top-notch academic excellence.
Caterham offers extensive grounds, including woodlands, high ropes courses, and an outdoor learning center. Emphasizing sustainability, initiatives like woodland restoration and beekeeping are integral to school life.
Headington Rye Oxford
817 students
All girls
GCSE and A Levels
Upper 3 to 5: 41,361 GBP per annum
Sixth form: 45,321 GBP per annum
1.25 hours from London
About Headington
At Headington Rye Oxford there is a firm focus on preparing pupils for the future, both in terms of excellent academic outcomes and a comprehensive careers, university application and future-planning programme. We have strong links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities with lectures, workshops and masterclasses both on site and at university facilities. The school is academically selective and regularly appears among the top performing schools in the UK for GCSE and A Level results.
Alongside that is an unparalleled commitment to and investment in pastoral care, with each child treated as an individual and provided with the support they need to succeed in every aspect of their lives.
Cardiff Sixth Form College
405 students
Co-educational
IGCSE and A Levels
52,000 GBP per annum
1.5 hours from London
About Cardiff Sixth Form College
A full super-curricular programme of careers, work placement , skills development, online courses, critical thinking and research projects supplements the excellent academic programme. There is a year-long, one to one university preparation programme in place to help students navigate the UCAS system, the differences in courses, provide guidance on interviews and personal statements and tutor for top university admissions tests as well as many visits from external speakers and university admissions advisors.
Shrewsbury School
840 students
Co-educational
IGCSE and A Levels
46,392 GBP per annum
3.5 hours from London
About Shrewsbury School
In 2023, 87% of students progressed to their first-choice university destinations with 30% of Salopians enrolling in a university ranked in the world’s top 50. 72% of pupils achieved A Level grades A* – B, closely matching results achieved in 2019. 91% achieved A* – B in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), a separate Level 3 qualification designed to develop independent research and project management skills, which is valued highly by universities and employers. Shrewsbury’s Futures Department offers expert advice and engages with pupils throughout their school career, to empower them to forge the educational path that most inspires them.
Bromsgrove School
966 students
Co-educational
GCSE, IB, A Levels and BTECs
45,120 GBP per annum
2.5 hours from London
About Bromsgrove School
The School’s results are excellent with an average IB score of over 39 points and at A level almost 60% of candidates attain a grade A*/A; with almost 90% achieving A*/B. The majority of pupils continue to top UK and world universities such as UCL, Durham, Exeter, Bristol, Nottingham and overseas universities including USA, Canada and European destinations.
Bromsgrove boasts a varied extra-curricular programme and pupils can participate in activities from creative arts, performing arts, additional sports and academic extension activities. Sport at Bromsgrove is particularly strong with individuals and teams regularly reaching national finals in sports such as hockey, swimming and cricket.
National Mathematics
and Science College
137 students
Co-educational
Pre A level Programme 1 Year, 2 Year A level Programme, 1 Year A level Fast Track Programme
45,897 GBP per annum
2 hours from London
About National Mathematics and Science College
The National Mathematics and Science College is the perfect springboard for studying STEM subjects at the best universities in the UK and around the world. In 2023, 70% students scored A or A* grades for their A Levels.
The college provides specialist support for all applications including Oxbridge, Medicine/Health Care degrees, US Applications and other international universities. This includes tailored support for any entrance assessments, support with personal statement or application essays, and interview practice sessions for all students.
d’Overbroeck’s School
744 students
Co-educational
GCSE and A Levels
International School: 53,025 GBP per annum
Sixth form: 51,765 GBP per annum
1.5 hours from London
About d'Overbroeck's School
d’Overbroeck’s exceptionally qualified teachers will build a great relationship with your child, nurture their talents, and stretch learning beyond what’s needed just to pass an exam. This means offering the right mix of challenge and support, and packing our world renowned English National Curriculum with experiences that engage and excite.
Happy, supported, and doing what they love, students achieve outstanding success. d’Overbroeck’s consistently rank among the top 5% of UK schools for academic progress, with students far-exceeding their predicted GCSE and A-level grades. This opens doors to the futures of their choice, including places at the world’s top 100 universities.
St. Andrew’s College
147 students
Co-educational
IGCSE and A Levels
45,000 GBP per annum
1.5 hours from London
About Oxford International College
Students get weekly sessions with personal tutors to remain on track with their academic studies – progress is carefully monitored with clear direction given on how to improve. Tutors also provide university preparation, guiding students through the UCAS process. Those aiming for top G5 universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, LSE and UCL) are paired up with a Cambridge University PhD student to provide additional advice and support.
The administration team and many of the college’s teachers have been working with St. Andrew’s for more than 10 years and this means they all have the experience needed to help and support you in every aspect.
Oxford International College
350 students
Co-educational
IGCSE and A Levels
51,000 GBP per annum
1.25 hours from London
About Oxford International College
Studying in OIC will equip you with the specialist subject knowledge and breadth of skills you need to excel academically. OIC also provides exciting career-focused experiences that prepare you for the university course or job of your dreams. Every step of the way, you’ll be guided by some of Oxford’s finest tutors, all of whom are experts in their fields.
Their tried-and-tested, fully personalised approach sees students achieve outstanding results. OIC is consistently among the top A-level schools in the UK, with over 90% of grades at A* or A year-on-year.