Boarding schools in Northern England
Education in picturesque northern England
Northern England offers a broad variety of boarding schools in many different places, including the Lake District, the Durham Dales and the coast of the North Sea. These schools traditionally educate a high number of British students, which is very positive for international students, too.
Below are some examples of boarding schools in northern England:
All-round education in West-Yorkshire
Ackworth School
Founded in 1779, the Ackworth School is a traditional but liberally-minded boarding school in northern England. It is one of the English Quaker Schools, which pursue a positive and humanistic educational ideal. The school’s warm and friendly atmosphere positively benefits the integration of international students. Ackworth is an all-round school which encourages the individual development of its pupils. It offers a multitude of social and sports activities on its attractive and historic campus.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
| School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One term |
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Number of students |
Around 460, including approx. 80 international students |
| Location |
High Ackworth, near Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. Pontefract has 28,000 inhabitants |
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Closest airports |
Newcastle Airport (40 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (124 km), Manchester Airport (110 km) |
Boarding school in the spa town of Harrogate
Ashville College
Ashville College is located on the outskirts of the elegant spa town of Harrogate in northern England. Students benefit from the town’s infrastructure; it offers many cosy cafés and shops. The school was founded in 1877 and is impressive because of its combination of tradition and liberality. Alongside a wide range of academic subjects, the school also offers many extra-curricular activities. It has active artistic and music societies, different orchestras and a jazz band. It also offers a range of sports facilities and options on its 25 hectare campus.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificates |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One term |
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Number of students |
Around 780, including approx. 60 international students |
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Location |
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England with a population of 76,000 |
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Closest airports |
Leeds Bradford Airport (18 km), Manchester Airport (112 km) |
Boarding school in the Durham Dales
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School is located in the small market town of Barnard Castle, in the Durham Dales in North East England. The boarding school was founded in 1883 and today impresses with a traditional and value-centred ethos which places the needs of every student in the foreground. It has a busy community with many active extra-curricular societies, and offers a wide range of sports options, including rugby and cricket. The school has a high percentage of British students, but also offers programmes for international students which include many excursions.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
Two terms |
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Number of students |
Around 720, including approx. 50 international students |
| Location |
Barnard Castle, Durham, England with a population of 5,500 |
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Closest airports |
Newcastle Airport (98 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (100 km), Manchester Airport (200 km) |
Boarding school opposite of the famous Durham Cathedral
Durham School
Durham School is located in the city of the same name in North West England. It has a direct view of Durham Cathedral, which is located opposite the school and its central location means that cafés and shops are within easy walking distance. The school has a 600 year history; it was founded as a convent school in 1414. Today it provides a traditional British education, as indicated by its system of school houses. Sports are an important part of school life, with rowing and rugby particular favourites. It also offers a Summer School for international pupils.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One term |
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Number of students |
Around 630, including approx. 40 international students |
| Location |
Durham, County Durham, England with a population of 48,000 |
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Closest airports |
Newcastle Airport (40 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (124 km), Manchester Airport (225 km) |
Education overlooking the North Sea
Fyling Hall
Fyling Hall is located in rural surroundings above Robin Hood´s Bay on the North Yorkshire coast. The school is small, but it owns 18 hectares of forested land and the view from its grounds is uniquely beautiful. The school offers many activities, and has its own riding stable and climbing wall. In the summer the rose garden is used as an outdoor stage for theatrical productions. The school has an excellent academic reputation and is one of our most highly recommended boarding schools.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One term |
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Number of students |
Around 170, including approx. 40 international students |
| Location |
Rural North Yorkshire. The nearest large town is Whitby, which has a population of 13,000 inhabitants and is around 10 km away |
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Closest airports |
Newcastle Airport (135 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (147 km), Manchester Airport (215 km) |
Boarding school on the Isle of Man
King William‘s College
King William´s College on the Isle of Man is considered to be one of the UK’s best IB schools. It was founded in 1833 as a boy´s school, and has been coeducational since 1980. Its historic campus is situated on the south of the island, directly on the coast of the Irish Sea. As well as high academic standards, the boarding school offers a Golf Academy and a range of choirs and orchestras. Despite its island location, the school community at King William’s is open-minded and friendly.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
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School-leaving certificate |
International Baccalaureate |
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Minimum stay |
Two school years |
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Number of students |
Around 370, including approx. 40 international students |
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Location |
On the outskirts of Castletown, Isle of Man with a population of 3,100 |
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Closest airport |
Isle of Man Airport (2 km) |
All-round boarding school in Yorkshire
Rishworth School
Rishworth School was founded in 1724 and is situated on a hill in the town of Rishworth in North West England. Today, the school also has a Junior School for children aged 3 years and over. If you are looking for a friendly, well-balanced academic school with a wide range of interesting sports opportunities, then Rishworth is an excellent choice. The school owns a well-equipped Sports Club, which has its own swimming pool and offers rugby, hockey and basketball amongst other sports. In addition, the school has its own theatre group, big band and orchestra.
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Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
| School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
One term |
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Number of students |
Around 490, including approx. 80 international students |
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Location |
Rishworth belongs to the village community of Ripponden, West Yorkshire. The closest city is Halifax with a population of 82,000 |
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Closest airport |
Manchester Airport (58 km) |
Lessons and sea breezes
Rossall School
Founded in 1844, Rossall School is impressive not only for its historic campus, its academic excellence and its impressive range of extra-curricular activities, but also for its stunning location. Situated directly on the coast of the Irish Sea, the boarding school has its own beach. Students here have a played a special sport since the 19th century. Called Rosshockey, it is a mixture of rugby and hockey. The school has extensive boarding facilities, providing accommodation for around 350 pupils. It offers both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and A-levels. In addition, Rossall also operates a Summer School.
| Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
| School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels and International Baccalaureate |
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Minimum stay |
One term in A-Level-branch and two school years in IB-branch |
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Number of students |
Around 700, including approx. 310 international students |
| Location |
On the outskirts of Fleetwood, Lancashire with a population of 26,000 |
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Closest airports |
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (109 km), Manchester Airport (109 km) |
A traditional boarding school close to the Lake District
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School can date its history back to 1525 and today is one of the few Full Boarding Schools in England. Of almost 700 pupils, 550 board in the school’s residences, which are divided into nine houses. The school offers a wide range of academic and extra-curricular activities. Sport and music certainly play important roles at Sedbergh. The uniquely beautiful Cumbrian hills provide the perfect environment for a multitude of outdoor activities, such as running, horse riding, sailing and fishing. Sedbergh also runs a Summer School, allowing you the opportunity to attend a course and experience life at the boarding school during the holidays.
| Boarding school type |
Coeducational boarding school |
| School-leaving certificate |
A-Levels |
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Minimum stay |
Two terms |
| Number of students |
Around 680, including approx. 110 international students |
| Location |
Sedbergh, Cumbria with a population of 2,800 |
| Closest airports |
Leeds Bradford Airport (97 km), Manchester Airport (145 km) |