For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 365 students located throughout United Kingdom.
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Best United Kingdom Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pullens Lane Headington
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
Oxford, United Kingdom OX30DA
9144956028
Gr: 11-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
43-45 Bloomsbury Square, London
London, United Kingdom WC1A 2RA
4401223341300
London, United Kingdom WC1A 2RA
4401223341300
Gr: 9-12, PG Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom TW20 8TE
441932565252
Thorpe, Surrey TW20 8TE, United Kingdom TW20 8TE
441932565252
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
68 New Dover Rd, Canterbury
Canterbury , United Kingdom CT1 3LQ
440122341300
Canterbury , United Kingdom CT1 3LQ
440122341300
Gr: 9-12, PG Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in the United Kingdom?
There are 5 college-preparatory boarding schools located in the United Kingdom.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in the United Kingdom?
The average the United Kingdom boarding school tuition cost is $60,213 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in the United Kingdom?
CATS Cambridge, founded in , is the oldest boarding school in the United Kingdom.
Which boarding schools in the United Kingdom are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in the United Kingdom include: The Worthgate School vs. TASIS England, The Guildhouse School vs. TASIS England
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