Boarding Schools Directory & Guide 2011

A guide to choosing United Kingdom boarding schools

Welcome to the Boarding Schools Directory & Guide 2011, part of the Independent Schools Network. This guide has been running for many years, offering insight into boarding schools in the United Kingdom including preparatory schools with boarding facilities, as well as boys only and girls only senior boarding schools.

In the United Kingdom, around 700+ schools, both single-sex and co-educational, offer boarding places. Most also admit a significant number of day pupils. Boarders enjoy benefits such as close and long-lasting friendships and immediate access to staff who can assist with studies. There is usually also an excellent range of facilities and activities offered.

What is a boarding school?

A boarding school is an educational institution where some or perhaps even all the pupils not only study at the school, but also live there.

Choosing a boarding school

How can parents be sure that they are choosing a good boarding school?  Parents will want to be sure that the school they are considering has achieved a satisfactory standard at inspection.

Boarding accommodation

Boarding school accommodation varies greatly from school to school, but in general there is a system of shared rooms for younger children, whilst older children are usually accommodated in double or single rooms.