Boarding school in England options compared

Barnes can help you decide which is the best boarding school in England for you.

Private Boarding School in England

• Schools to suit all abilities and specialisms
• Prices for one year from £23,000 to £36,500 plus the cost of guardianship
• No arrangement fee applies for bookings of one or more school years.
• Ages 11 – 18 years
• Schools focus on academic excellence while developing all aspects of a student’s personality
• Spectacular campus and facilities often offered

State Boarding School in England

• Boarding education at half the price of that at a private boarding school in England
• Prices for one year from £10,500 to £16,500 plus the cost of guardianship
• Arrangement fee of £495
• Ages 11 – 18 years
• Boarding accommodation for between 50 and 250 students – total school size may be 800-1000 students
• Campuses can be quiet on the weekends
• Just 38 state boarding schools with few beds in each – much competition for a space at a better state boarding school in England
• Study periods of one or more years only