Thinking about boarding school? Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent can make. Below are some outstanding boarding schools in the Costwolds.
Ludgrove School
Ludgrove is a rare find – the country’s only all boys’ full, fortnightly boarding prep school. Boys get a huge amount out of their day, surrounded by friends, and at weekends everyone is in school. Although small in size, Ludgrove has big ambitions for its 186 boys where pastoral care is at the heart of everything. Whether it is reaching their academic potential (such as this year’s Eton King’s Scholarship) or pushing themselves to take a ‘leap of faith’, nothing is beyond their reach, so aim high!
Ludgrove, Wokingham RG40 3AB
Tudor Hall
In 2025-26 Tudor Hall is celebrating 175 years of tailoring everything we do to provide the best experiences and outcomes for girls.
Our full boarding, flexible boarding and day options are designed to be family-focused, empowering every girl to flourish. All pupils, day and boarding, belong to a House dedicated to their age group, from Year 7 to Sixth Form. Not only does this form a strong bond across the year, it also means that each Housemistress and their pastoral team are experts in girls at that age, allowing the structure and priorities of each House to support every girl.
Wykham Park, Banbury OX16 9UR
https://www.tudorhallschool.com/
Haberdashers’ Adams
A co-ed state grammar school with boarding for boys set in 100 acres of Shropshire countryside. The 369-year-old school has an enviable reputation for academic, musical and sporting excellence with a strong pastoral house system. The school enables pupils to develop as confident, articulate young men and women who are interesting, balanced and who care for each other. In essence, boys enjoy a free grammar school education and full boarding from £5,094 a term – a third of the cost of independent boarding schools.
Haberdashers’ Adams
High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD
01952 953810
Summer Fields School
Boarding at Summer Fields begins in Year 4, becoming the norm by Year 7. Set in 70 acres of riverside grounds in North Oxford, the school offers a supportive and enriching boarding environment. Boys enjoy structured routines, pastoral care, and personal guidance from dedicated tutors from Year 5.
Life beyond lessons is vibrant, with daily sport, music, and over 100 clubs and activities. Boarding helps boys grow in confidence, independence, and readiness for top senior schools.
Summer Fields
Mayfield Rd, Oxford, OX2 7EN
01865 459204 (Christine Berry – Registrar)
Burford School
Discover Burford School Sixth Form – Book Your Tour Today
Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, Burford School Sixth Form offers outstanding facilities, including dedicated Sixth Form buildings and boarding accommodation. With over 25 A-Level subjects and a wide-ranging enrichment programme including leadership, volunteering, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, students develop both academically and personally.
Our values – Respect, Participate, Reach – are at the core of everything we do.
Don’t wait until our Open Evening in November. Book a personal tour now and see the Burford difference for yourself.
Cheltenham Rd, Burford OX18 4PL
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