Northampton, England
Bosworth Independent School
An independent school in Northampton, listed in The Telegraph's top 100 schools in England for A level results.
Independent schools in the UK
Boarding and day schools and sixth form colleges we work with across England and Wales. Compare ages, curriculum and boarding, then ask us to confirm fees and entry with the school.
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Bournemouth, England
Bournemouth Collegiate School
The oldest school in the CATS group. Almost a third of its students board.
Brighton, East Sussex
Brighton College
An independent school in the centre of Brighton, with weekly and full boarding from Year 9 and a broad academic and co-curricular…
Cambridge, England
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts
The CATS group's specialist arts school in Cambridge, recognised among the world's leading fashion schools.
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Sixth Form College
A day and boarding sixth form college that has topped the UK independent school A level tables for more than a decade.
Cambridge, England
Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge
The Cambridge campus of Cardiff Sixth Form College, teaching GCSE and A level courses.
Cambridge, England
CATS Cambridge
A sixth form school in Cambridge with a multicultural community and links to the University of Cambridge.
Shropshire, West Midlands
Concord College
An international boarding and day school for academically ambitious students aged 13 to 18. Most students live on campus.
Folkestone, Kent
Earlscliffe
A day and boarding school on the Kent coast in Folkestone, one of the leading independent schools in the county.
Hampstead, London
Fine Arts College
An independent school in Hampstead that combines academic study with a strong focus on art.
London, England
Guildhouse School, London
An independent school in London, formerly CATS London, known for building students' confidence and preparing them for leading universities.
Street, Somerset
Millfield School
A co-educational independent school with boarding and day places. This profile covers the Senior School and Sixth Form.
Rochester, Kent
Rochester Independent College
A co-educational independent school, consistently ranked among the best in England for value added.
Llanelli, South Wales
St Michael's School and Sixth Form
An independent school in Llanelli, ranked third in the UK for A level results in 2024.
Thorpe, Surrey, near London
The American International School in England
A co-educational international school near London that teaches an American curriculum alongside the IB Diploma, with boarding for students aged 13 to…
Canterbury, Kent
The Worthgate School, Canterbury
Formerly CATS Canterbury, an independent school whose students go on to leading UK universities.
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About UK independent schools
Independent schools in the UK set their own admissions, curriculum and fees. Most teach GCSEs up to age 16 and A levels or the IB Diploma in the sixth form.
Many take international boarders from around age 13, and sixth form colleges focus on the last two years before university.
Why families choose them
- Small classes and close academic support
- Boarding houses with resident staff
- Preparation for UK and international universities
- Sport, music, art and clubs as part of school life
- English language support for students who need it
Questions families ask
What is the difference between boarding and day places?
Boarding students live at the school during term. Day students live with their family, or with a host family nearby, and come in for lessons.
What is a sixth form?
The last two years of secondary school, usually ages 16 to 18, when students take A levels or the IB Diploma before university.
Which visa does a student under 18 need?
Students aged 4 to 17 at an independent school usually apply for a Child Student visa. Students aged 16 or 17 can choose a Child Student visa or a Student visa.
How much are the fees?
Fees differ by school, year group and boarding option, and they change every year. Ask us and we will confirm the current figures with the school.
When should we start?
Boarding places for Year 9 and sixth form entry often fill a year or more ahead. Starting early gives you more schools to choose from.
How we help
From first question to first day
Our advisers work with the family from the first question to the first day of term.
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Tell us about the student
Age, current school year, subjects and the kind of school you have in mind.
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Get a shortlist
We suggest schools that suit the student's level, budget and preferred part of the UK.
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Apply and sit entry tests
We prepare the application with you and help with the school's tests and interviews.
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Visa and guardianship
Students under 18 need the right visa and, at most boarding schools, a UK guardian. We guide you through both.