Boarding schools in central England

City, countryside, or river: the choice of central England is yours

The varied landscape of central England has been home to several famous boarding schools since long before the industrial revolution. Excellent schools can be found in cities such as Wolverhampton, the valley of the River Severn and in the picturesque and typically English landscape of the Midlands.

Here you can find some examples of the boarding schools to be found in central England:

Boarding school for girls in the Midlands

Adcote School

Adcote School is an all-girls boarding school founded in 1907. Its historically important 19th century school building is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and stands in the middle of the hills and farmland of rural Shropshire. The school has an excellent academic record and also offers a particularly wide range of extra-curricular activities. Public speaking and textile design are offered alongside music, drama and sports including horse-riding and tennis.

Due to recent additions to Adcote’s facilities, students are now able to stay at school for certain school holidays. This is extremely unusual in British boarding schools.

Boarding school type

All-girls boarding school 

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 360, including approx. 110 international students

Location

Rural area in Shropshire, England. The closest city is Shrewsbury, which has a population of 70,000, and is about 12 km from the school

Closest airports

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (100 km), Birmingham Airport (113 km)

Half-timbered boarding school

Bedstone College

Bedstone College lies on the outskirts of the rural Shropshire village of Bedstone. The 19th century main school building was originally the country estate of a family of wealthy industrialists and has been home to the school since 1948. Teaching now takes place in other, modern buildings on the school site. The school offers a wide range of sports and believes that everyone can find an activity they enjoy, if given the right encouragement. The general atmosphere of this small boarding school is friendly, supportive and welcoming. The headmaster and his wife even organize regular Birthday Lunches for the pupils.

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school 

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 270, including approx. 40 international students

Location

Rural Shropshire, England. The closest town, Ludlow, has a population of 11,000

Closest airport

Birmingham Airport (115 km)

Cosy school in Herefordshire

Lucton School

Lucton School stands in a typically picturesque part of rural Herefordshire.  It is a small boarding school run with great dedication and commitment. The school has been providing an excellent education and a home to both UK and international students for many years. Despite its relatively small size, Lucton School offers a riding stable, which students can bring their own horses to, and a swimming pool.  It is also one of the few schools to have a single bedroom for every student.

The Lucton Summer School offers high-quality English language courses for international students during the school summer holidays.

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 280, including approx. 50 international students

Location

Rural Herefordshire, England. The closest town, Leominster, has a population of 11,000 and is about 11 km away

Closest airport

Birmingham Airport (100 km)

Ancient boarding school in England

Oswestry School

Oswestry School was founded in 1407, making it one of the oldest schools in England. It is located in the market town of Oswestry, close to the Welsh border. The school has been at its current site since the mid-18th century and is now housed in a combination of modern and historical buildings. Oswestry School combines holistic teaching methods with strong individual support to achieve excellent academic results. The school house system encourages a sense of community and cohesion among the students. The school also has a proud tradition of music and drama, an active Adventure Education Department and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs.

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school 

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 450, including approx. 100 international students

Location

Oswestry, Shropshire, England with a population of 17,000

Closest airports

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (83 km), Manchester Airport (99 km)

Boarding school in Wolverhampton

Tettenhall College

Tettenhall College is a boarding school located in a safe and attractive suburb of Wolverhampton, only around 40km from Birmingham. Its charming campus consists of the school building, sports fields and extensive green areas. High-quality teaching and careful attention are combined to support each pupil to achieve their personal best. Outside the classroom, the school has a very active drama community and often stages theatrical productions at its own Tower Theatre. Tettenham College is also a football school with close connections to the local amateur and professional teams.

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 310, including approx. 40 international students

Location

Tettenhall, outskirts of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. Wolverhampton has a population of 252,000

Closest airport

Birmingham Airport (60 km)

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