North England Boarding Schools

With examination results amongst the best in the county and an outstanding Ofsted rating for boarding, Dallam is a popular choice for students wanting a top UK state boarding school.

Barnard Castle School is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 4–18, set within the stunning countryside of the North East of England. Known affectionately as ‘Barney’,

Ackworth School’s purpose is to create a happy and secure environment in which all pupils realize and develop their own special abilities in constant awareness of the needs.

Founded in 1812 and situated on a beautiful 70 acre campus, Woodhouse Grove provides a first class all round education for boys and girls.

Stonyhurst is a leading Catholic co-educational boarding and day school for 3-18 year olds, situated in a safe, beautiful environment.

Giggleswick School is one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding schools, located in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, just over an hour away from major airports.

Set on an historic 160 acre campus on the picturesque Lancashire coastline, Rossall is one of the country’s leading Independent co-educational boarding and day schools.

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is an independent co-educational school for girls and boys from 3 months to 19 years old, offering day, weekly and full boarding school places.

Set in the magnificence of The College, it provides the security and intimacy of a school small enough for every child and family to be known and cared about.

Read School was founded by philanthropist, Charles Reade in 1667. It is a fully co-educational, day (ages 4-18) and boarding school (ages 8-18) which has retained the vision of its founder at its heart:

Sedbergh School is a coeducational full boarding school founded in 1525 for pupils aged 13 to 18. Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is a coeducational boarding and day school.

Established in the 13th century, we are one of the UK's top grammar schools for boys and a successful, modern, state boarding school. We coeducational in the Sixth Form.

As one of the oldest schools in the world, St Peter’s School, York, combines a rich heritage with outstanding academic achievement.

Pocklington is a thriving independent school, 12 miles east of York, providing outstanding day and boarding education from 4-18 years.

Ripon Grammar School is set in beautiful grounds at the heart of the historic cathedral city of Ripon in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Aysgarth School is near Bedale, North Yorkshire, and is one of the leading Prep schools in the country.

Fyling Hall is a small school with a large heart. We are situated in a breath-taking location overlooking the picturesque coastline of Robin Hood’s Bay in the North East of England.

Scarborough College, founded in 1896, is a thriving coeducational day and boarding school for children aged 3-18 with an exceptional academic pedigree and an unrivalled reputation.

Rishworth School warmly welcomes students to join a forward thinking and innovative UK boarding school that retains traditional values.

Keswick is a beautiful market town in the heart of the Lake District where students can experience an exciting packed activity programme of adventures at weekends. Students are nurtured and supported by an experienced team.

For more than 600 years, Durham School has been at the heart of education in the North East of England, giving its pupils the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in the future.

Founded in 1893, Duchy College, Harrogate is a boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, situated in the heart of a beautiful spa town on the edge of glorious countryside. We will have co-ed boarding in September 2026 for Years 7 and 12

Lime House School is one of the top performing schools in the North of England.

A visit to Windermere School tells you this is a very special place indeed. Our stunning location has been the inspiration for world- famous artists, poets, and authors