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There are around 2,400 private schools in England. [1] Many are represented by the Independent Schools Council (ISC), while around 300 independent senior schools are represented by the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), although both bodies also represent schools outside England and the United Kingdom.
Rossall School (1844). The educational reforms of the 19th century were particularly important. Reformers included Thomas Arnold at Rugby, and then Samuel Butler and later Benjamin Kennedy at Shrewsbury; the first of these emphasised team spirit and "muscular Christianity" and the latter [clarification needed] the importance of scholarship and competitive examinations.
The Schools Index is an annual publication that lists internationally notable private schools and international schools. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is published by Carfax Education. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The index is often considered as a global list of the most prestigious schools of the world.
This is an incomplete list of private (independent) schools in the United Kingdom. Also refer to the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference for a list of their member schools ( boarding and day schools ) in the United Kingdom , Crown dependencies and the Republic of Ireland .
The website UK Schools & Colleges Database lists currently operating state (and some independent) schools by Local Education Authority and also links to websites of individual schools where available. Information on Private Schools in Scotland Key information and independent ratings on private Secondary Schools across Scotland.
The following is a list of notable boarding schools in the United Kingdom. Many of the private schools in the United Kingdom are boarding schools, although nearly all also have day pupils. There are also about 30 state boarding schools in England .
Pages in category "Private schools in the United Kingdom" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
It is one of the oldest boarding schools in the UK, and now adopts a co-educational model. In 2023 there were around 1000 pupils, approximately 45% of whom were female. [2] In 2024, the school was included in The Schools Index as one of the 150 best private schools in the world and among the top 30 senior schools in the UK. [3]