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BENDARROCH SCHOOL


Headmaster: Nigel R Home
Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 13 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 45
Aylesbeare
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2BY
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Tel. +44(0)1647 24396

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Comment: Bendarroch School is different. Those who know it recognise the school's unique ethos - a quality that is clearly there but is difficult to embrace in a few words. The School exists to serve the needs of each child individually. It begins from the precept that every child has a right to be happy and to be safe at school. It recognises that each child is different from every other child, develops at his or her own pace, has his or her own strengths and own weaknesses. There is no such person as the standardised child...

BLUNDELL'S SCHOOL


Contact: Mr. P G Klinkenberg (Registrar)
Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years 
Attendance: Boarding (Full, Weekly & Flexi) & Day
No. of Students: 335 Boys, 230 Girls
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 4DN
Map
Tel. +44(0)1884 252543
Fax.+44(0)1884 243232

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Comment: Blundell's is, and should be viewed as being, an entire education. It has adapted to the changing times by absorbing the best of the new whilst preserving the most fundamental and important values learnt from tradition.

BRAMDEAN SCHOOL


Contact: Mr D A Connett
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 190
Religious Affiliation: Inter denominational
Richmond Lodge
Homefield Road
Heavitree, Exeter
Devon
EX1 2QR
Map
Tel. +44(0)1392 273387
Fax.+44(0)1392 439330 

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Comment: Bramdean is a traditional school offering a high level of education.  The school aims to fulfil the potential of each pupil it accepts and to supply a varied range of opportunities for personal success both inside and outside the classroom, and to also promote the development of sound Christian values. Emphasis is placed on old-fashioned values of politeness, social behaviour and self-discipline, a sense of  responsibility and service to the community and a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

BRUTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS


Contact: Louise Ross-Kellaway, Registrar
Ages: Boys: 3-7 years Girls: 3-18 years
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 370
Sunny Hill
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0NT
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Tel. +44(0)1749 814401

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Comment: Set in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside, Bruton School for Girls has been achieving academic excellence for over 100 years.

DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL


Contact: Mrs Sarah Smith, Registrar
Ages: Boys/Girls: 13 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 460
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Shelburne Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 6HE
Map
Tel. +44(0)1242 258000
Fax.+44(0)1242 258003

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Comment: Dean Close is truly co-ed, with almost equal numbers of girls & boys. The School aims to broaden the opportunities of each and every pupil through an exceptional array of sport, music, theatre and art as well as 100+ clubs and societies. An underlying Christian ethos generates genuine warmth and mutual respect.

EXETER SCHOOL


Registrar: Mrs Wendy Drake
Ages: Boys/Girls: 7 - 18 years
Attendance: Day 
No. of Students: 825
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Victoria Park Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4NS
Map
Tel. +44(0)1392 258712
Fax.+44(0)1392 498144

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Comment: This outstandingly successful co-educational day school is a centre of academic, cultural and sporting excellence within its own extensive grounds in the heart of the cathedral city of Exeter. Each year almost all of our pupils go on to university including 10-15 to Oxford or Cambridge.

GRENVILLE COLLEGE


Headmaster: Dr Simon Wormleighton
Ages: Boys/Girls: 2-18 years 
Attendance: Day, Boarding & weekly Boarding
No. of Students: 420
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Belvoir Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3JP
Map
Tel. +44(0)1237 472212
Fax.+44(0)1237 477020

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Comment: Grenville College is a dynamic and forward-looking school. It is large enough to offer a broad range of courses, yet small enough for everyone to be valued as an individual. Excellent facilities, dedicated staff and individual learning programmes combine to enable pupils to gain maximum benefit and achieve excellent results.

HAZLEGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL


Headmaster: Richard Fenwick
Ages:Boys/Girls: 3 - 13 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 313
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Hazlegrove house
Sparkford
Somerset
BA10 7JA
Map
Tel. +44(0)1963 440314
Fax.+44(0)1963 440569 

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Comment: Hazlegrove has an exceptional record of success both in the classroom and on the games' field. Last year eighteen children gained scholarships to their senior schools. The school caters for children of a wide ability range and prides itself on its ability to challenge all children.

HEYWOOD PREP. SCHOOL


Contact: Mr M Hall, Principal
Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 11 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 160
Religious Affiliation: Non Denominational
The Priory
Priory Street
Corsham
Wiltshire
SN13 0AP
Map
Tel. +44(0)1249 713379
Fax.+44(0)1249 701757 

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Comment: Heywood Preparatory School provides a first class education in a warm, caring environment. Traditional teaching methods combine with up to date resources including ICT suite to ensure that Heywood pupils are well equipped for Senior School. Also available is Wigwam Nursery for children aged 2 to 5 yrs.

KINGHAM HILL SCHOOL


Contact: Mr M Morris
Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 221
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Kingham
Chipping Norton
Oxon
OX7 6TH
Map
Tel. +44(0)1608 658999
Fax.+44(0)1608 658658

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Comment: Beautifully situated in 92-acres of rolling Cotswold countryside Kingham Hill enjoys wonderful sporting facilities and places high priority upon:
. Christian values that permeate school life
. Added value that enables so many to exceed all expectations
. Family-style boarding houses and superb pastoral care.

KING'S BRUTON


Registrar: Mr Andrew Leach
Ages: Boys/Girls: 13 - 18 years
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 370
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Bruton
Somerset
BA10 0ED
Map
Tel. +44(0)1749 814200
Fax.+44(0)1749 813426 

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Comment: Most pupils take the Common Entrance Examination although special arrangements can be made for students from abroad.  There are a number of scholarships available.  These vary from purely academic to those requiring expertise in other areas.
Do book an appointment to visit, you will be made most welcome!

KINGSWOOD SCHOOL


Contact: The Registrar
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 750
Religious Affiliation: Methodist Foundation - Interdenominational/Christian ethos
Lansdown
Bath
Somerset
BA1 5RG
Map
Tel. +44(0)1225 734200
Fax.+44(0)1225 734205

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Comment: Dedicated to providing the best and broadest education for boys and girls in a Christian environment. Full extra-curricular programme with weekend activities. Scholarships, Bursaries and HM Forces Remission.

LEWESTON SCHOOL


Contact: Mrs Lesley Lison, Registrar
Ages: Boys: 2½-7 years Girls: 2½-18 years
Attendance: Day, Boarding & Flexiboarding
No. of Students
: 340
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Leweston
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 6EN
Map
Tel. +44(0)1963 210691
Fax.+44(0)1963 210786 

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Comment: Coeducational preparatory and single-sex senior school sharing 40 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland. The Schools pride themselves on offering a academic and balanced education in a stimulating and informal atmosphere.

MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL


Contact: The Registrar
Ages: Boys/Girls: 2-19 years 
Attendance: Day &  Boarding 
No. of Students: 720
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Monkton Combe
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7HG
Map
Tel. +44(0)1225 721133
Fax.+44(0)1225 721181

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Comment: Monkton Combe School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school just two miles from the world heritage city of Bath. The School aims to provide a full and varied, academic and all-round education, underpinned by the belief that Christian faith and principles are fundamental in facing life's challenges.

PRIOR PARK COLLEGE


Contact: The Registrar, Dr Margaret Ruxton
Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 536
Religious Affiliation: Catholic in foundation- ecumenical in spirit.
Ralph Allen Drive
Bath
Avon
BA2 5AH
Map
Tel. +44(0)1225 831000
Fax.+44(0)1225 835753 

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Comment: Prior Park is the UK's largest fully co-educational Catholic boarding and day school and is a happy Christian community encouraging academic confidence and providing outstanding enrichment opportunities. House-based pastoral care engenders self-respect and respect for others. Pupils are keen to learn in a positive teaching environment with outstanding facilities. Careers and higher education guidance are given great importance. The wonderful setting of Prior Park lends itself to the encouragement of artistic and creative talent. 21 Music, Drama and Dance performances this year have earned the College an enviable reputation. A broad P.E. curriculum and Games programme provides sporting excellence and sport for all. The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme and the Combined Cadet Force as well as 16 Community Service programmes offer further opportunities.

RENDCOMB COLLEGE


Headmaster: Mr Gerry Holden
Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 330
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Rendcomb
Near Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 7HA
Map
Tel. +44(0)1285 831213
Fax.+44(0)01285 831121

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Comment: Rendcomb College offers all its pupils the cornerstones of small class sizes, first-class discipline, excellent results and superb facilities. The Senior and Junior Schools are located within 200 acres of Cotswold parkland and are within easy access of Heathrow, the M4 and M5.

ROSE HILL


Headmaster: Mr Peter Platts-Martin B.A.
Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½ - 13  years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 235
Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational
Alderley
Wotton-under Edge
Gloucester
GL12 7QT
Map
Tel. +44(0)1453 843196
Fax.+44(0)1453 846126

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Comment: Set in glorious Cotswold countryside Rose Hill offers its pupils a wonderful breadth of education in a happy, family environment that brings out the talents and potential of all its pupils.

SHEBBEAR COLLEGE


Contact: Mr R.S.Barnes BA
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18 yrs
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 276
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Shebbear
Beaworthy
Devon
EX21 5HJ
Map
Tel. +44(0)1409 281228
Fax.+44(0)1409 281784 

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Comment: Shebbear College is a thriving independent school set in 85 acres of safe Devon countryside. The philosophy of the College is that it seeks to harness to the full young people's capabilities in both the academic and social spheres. There is accent on the promotion of a friendly, family community.

STOODLEY KNOWLE SCHOOL


Contact: The Head Teacher
Ages: Girls: 2 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 267
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic - other denominations welcome
Anstey's Cove Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2JB
Map
Tel. +44(0)1803 293160
Fax.+44(0)1803 214757

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Comment: Set in 65 acres of wooded headland, overlooking the sea at Anstey's Cove, Torquay, Stoodley Knowle is a warm and caring community where each individual is considered unique. Equal emphasis is placed on academic performance and personal development and our academic record is outstanding.

STOVER SCHOOL


Contact: Felicity White, Registrar
Ages: Boys: 2-11 years  Girls: 2-18 years
Attendance: Day (girls & boys) & Boarding girls only 9+
No. of Students: 505
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6QG
Map
Tel. +44(0)1626 354505
Fax.+44(0)1626 361475 

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Comment: Set in 60 acres of attractive parkland between Dartmoor and the South Devon Coast. Co-educational Nursery and Reception, from 5years Single Sex Classes for all core subjects with the unique advantage of co-educational play, extra-curricular activities and clubs. Girls senior school offers an all-round education with an extensive extra curricular programme. The School maintains excellent academic standards within a friendly and caring community. Scholarships available: academic, art, music and sport.

ST. MARGARET'S SCHOOL


Headmistress: Miss R Edbrooke, B.Ed (Hons)
Ages: Girls: 7 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day 
No. of Students: 350
Religious Affiliation: Christian but all faiths are respected
147 Magdalen Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 4TS
Map
Tel. +44(0)1392 491699
Fax.+44(0)1392 251402

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Comment: St.Margaret's offers a stimulating and challenging academic education within a caring environment. The school seeks to develop the potential of each girl giving her the confidence to respond to the responsibilities and opportunities offered by society.

ST MICHAEL'S PREPARATORY SCHOOL


Headmaster:  Mr R de Figueiredo
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 13 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 300

La Rue de la Houguette
St Saviour
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 7UG

Tel. +44(0)1534 856904
Fax.+44(0)1534 856904 

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Comment: Emphasis is placed upon the individual; every child is encouraged to do better than anyone thought possible. The academic, physical, spiritual, moral and cultural development of the whole child is main aim. Standards of behaviour and good manners are instilled in the children. The school provides as many opportunities as possible whilst making school an enjoyable, rewarding experience.

TAUNTON SCHOOL


Contact: Registrar, Mrs Chris Skinner
Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½- 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 950
Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6AD
Map
Tel. +44(0)1823 349223
Fax.+44(0)1823 349201 

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Comment: Situated on the edge of Somerset's county town, Taunton School offers all the geographical and environmental advantages of the West Country. It is not simply a West Country school however, but a thriving international community with excellent road and rail access, offering high academic standards, extensive extra curricular activities and exceptional staff/pupil relationships.

THE BOLITHO  SCHOOL


Headmaster: Mr Nicholas Johnson,  MA dpBA
Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No of Students: 220
Religion: Church of England
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 4JR
Map
Tel. +44(0)1736 363271
Fax.+44(0)1736 330960

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Comment: The school's aim: the school exists to bring out the potential of every child and to offer a rounded education that aims at the highest academic standards.

THE KING'S SCHOOL, GLOUCESTER


Headmaster: Mr. P Lacey
Ages:Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 500
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Pitt Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2BG
Map
Tel. +44(0)1452 337337
Fax.+44(0)1452 337314
 


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Comment: A successful co-educational UK independent school for 3-18 year old promoting all round excellence for day and boarding pupils.

THE MILL SCHOOL


Head Teacher: Mrs L Gill
Ages: Boys/Girls: 4-11 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 95

Five Lanes
Whistley Road
Potterne
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 5TE
Map
Tel. +44(0)1380 723011
Fax.+44(0)1380 723011 

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Comment: The Mill School is neither narrowly selective nor academically exclusive, and welcomes pupils having a wide range of talents and abilities. The more able children acquire excellent examination results for entry to senior school, but we care for all our pupils alike, and endeavour to help them set their own high standards, and encourage them to develop their talents in a confident, disciplined and responsible way.
The Mill is a small school, with small classes. This enables us to create a family community, in which children feel themselves treated as individuals. We encourage musical and sporting activities from an early age.
Please do visit us to see why we are different.

THORNLOW PREP SCHOOL


Contact: The Headmaster
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 13  years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 80
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Connaught Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 0SA
Map
Tel. +44(0)1305 785703
Fax.+44(0)1305 780976

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Comment: A small school set in Victorian buildings with views over Portland Harbour complete with its own brand new science laboratory and I.C.T. room. It also has its own CRESTED A Dyslexic Unit offering whole class provision. Transport is available daily from Wareham, Dorchester and Portesham.

WARMINSTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL


Headmaster: Christopher Jones B.Ed
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 12 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 137
Religious Affiliation: C of E
11 Vicarage Street
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8JG
Map
Tel. +44(0)1985 210152
Fax.+44(0)1985 218850

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Comment: Warminster Preparatory School, (established 1707) situated between the A303 and M4, aims to provide an atmosphere in which children are able to fulfill their potential inside and outside the classroom. 

WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL


Contact: Headmaster's Secretary, Mrs S. Hughes
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18
years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 695
Religious Affiliation: Christian
West Buckland
Barnstaple
North Devon
EX32 0SX
Map
Tel. +44(0)1598 760281
Fax.+44(0)1598 760546

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Comment: An independent co-educational day and boarding school age 4 - 18 plus a Nursery, set in 100 acres of beautiful Devon countryside.  Academic standards are high with an impressive range of extra curricular activities.  We aim for our students to leave school with a sense of achievement and self worth, with qualities of leadership and responsibility together with a sensitivity towards others.

WYCLIFFE


Contact: Dr T Collins
Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½ - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 790
Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational
Stonehouse
Gloucestershire
GL10 2JQ
Map
Tel. +44(0)1453 822432
Fax.+44(0)1453 827634 

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Comment: With Pre-prep, Junior and Senior Schools, Wycliffe provides a complete education from infancy through to adulthood, focussing on individual development, vibrancy and challenge.

WYNSTONES SCHOOL


Contact: Mrs G Kaye
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding (13+)
No. of Students: 285
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational - Christian ethos
Church lane
Whaddon
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0UF
Map
Tel. +44(0)1452 429220
Fax.+44(0)1452 429221 

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Comment: One of over 800 Steiner Waldorf schools in the world. Offers an excellent but different curriculum which provides children with a strong, holistic approach to life long learning. The curriculum is designed to meet the child at each stage of its development - academically, socially, artistically and practically. The school is as strong in music and the arts as the sciences. It also has a provision for English as a foreign language.

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