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Top 10 private schools in the UK

Top 10 private schools in the UK

02.10.2024 15:29

The UK is renowned for its high level of education and private schools play an important role in this system. On average, about 50% of all A-Level graduates from English schools that are members of the ISC Association receive the highest grades A+ and A in their final exams. At the same time, the national average level fluctuates around 25%. About 92% of graduates continue their studies at institutions of higher education, which is more than double the national average. Today we look at the best private schools in the UK that offer high quality education and extensive opportunities for student development.


1. Eton College, Berkshire

Eton College is one of the most prestigious private schools in the world, renowned for its high standard of education and rich history. Many famous people studied here, including prime ministers and members of the royal family.


2. Harrow School, London

Harrow School is another of the UK's oldest and most prestigious private schools, offering extensive development opportunities for students in the arts, sports and academic subjects.


3. Westminster School, London

Westminster School is one of the most prestigious schools in London, offering high quality education and a variety of clubs and activities for students.


4. St Paul's School, London

St Paul's School is one of the oldest schools in London, renowned for its academic success and high standards of teaching. St. Paul's School has 112 faculties and more than 70 clubs and student communities: from cooking and debate to engineering and medical research. This variety of curricular and extracurricular programs has the main goal - by trying something new and exploring untapped talents, students develop organizational and leadership skills that are invaluable in their lives outside of St. Paul's School.


5. Wycombe Abbey School, Buckinghamshire

Wycombe Abbey School is an elite girls' school offering high quality education and extensive leadership development opportunities. Wycombe Abbey School adheres to the British National Curriculum and ensures that students gain a well-rounded, in-depth knowledge of all subjects. When moving to the senior level of education, the inclinations and wishes of students are taken into account, in accordance with their plans for the future.


6. Rugby School, Warwickshire

Rugby School is one of the oldest schools in the world, renowned for its academic excellence and sporting tradition. Rugby School went down in world history as the place where the sport of rugby was invented. In 1823, a local boy ran with a ball for the first time and invented a game that would later become incredibly popular.


7. Cheltenham Ladies' College, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham Ladies' College is a prestigious girls' school offering high quality education and a wide range of extracurricular activities.


8. Winchester College, Hampshire

Winchester College is one of the oldest schools in the UK, offering high quality education and many opportunities for student development.


9. Roedean School, East Sussex

Roedean School is a prestigious girls' school with excellent educational conditions and extensive opportunities for student development. Roedean School has three main stages of education: Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13).


10. Sevenoaks School, Kent

Sevenoaks School is an international school offering high quality education and many development opportunities for students from different countries.


This is just a small list of the UK's best private schools that offer high quality education and extensive development opportunities for students in a variety of areas. Each of these schools has its own characteristics and traditions, making them attractive to students from all over the world.



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