What are the best private schools in East of England?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in East of England include Abbot's Hill School, Aldenham School, and Aldwickbury School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in East of England?

East of England has 265 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1771 are rated Good, meaning 92% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in East of England ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in East of England private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in East of England is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in East of England cost?

Fees for private schools in East of England vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in East of England

234 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 234 independent schools in the East of England, accounting for 3.9% of all schools in the region, with a total of 66,762 pupils.
In the East of England, 89.9% of inspected independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 11 Outstanding and 87 Good out of 109 inspected.
The independent schools in the East of England have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to a national average of 23.8%, and 17.4% have special educational needs.
The attainment in independent schools in the East of England is lower than the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 39.20 and 25.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.

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Abbot's Hill School

Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–16

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Pupils423

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Aldenham School

Elstree, WD6 3AJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Pupils841

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Aldwickbury School

AL5 1AD

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

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Pupils368

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Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Southend-On-Sea, SS3 0PW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils244

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Athena School

Canvey Island, SS8 0HN

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–17

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Pupils1

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Aurora Eccles School

Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19

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Pupils211

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Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School

Haverhill, CB9 7TG

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–13

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Pupils232

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Bedford Girls' School

Bedford, MK42 0BX

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Girls

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Pupils906

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Bedford Greenacre Independent School

Bedford, MK41 7FZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18

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Pupils733

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Bedford Modern School

Bedford, MK41 7NT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

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Pupils1,252

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Bedford School

Bedford, MK40 2TU

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys

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Pupils1,070

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Beechwood Park School

St Albans, AL3 8AW

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Pupils478

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Beeston Hall School

Cromer, NR27 9NQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

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Pupils168

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Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School

Berkhamsted, HP4 2SZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11

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Pupils555

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Bishop's Stortford College

Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18

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Pupils1,245

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Brentwood School

Brentwood, CM15 8EE

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Pupils1,878

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Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

Cambridge, CB4 1NQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–24

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Pupils534

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Cambridge Muslim Secondary School

Cambridge, CB1 3RH

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Girls

Charlotte House Preparatory School

Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Girls

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Pupils89

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Chigwell School

Chigwell, IG7 6QF

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

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Pupils1,111

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Claystone School

Luton, LU1 4LL

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11

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Pupils1

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Colchester Prep & High School

Colchester, CO3 3HD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Pupils281

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Coopersale Hall School

Epping, CM16 7PE

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–16

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Pupils266

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Culford School

Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–19

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Pupils895

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 234 private schools in East of England, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	East of England	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	90%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	59%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.03	+0.00
Attainment 8	39.2	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	19%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.1:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,794	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in East of England

Key Facts

Abbot's Hill School

Aldenham School

Aldwickbury School

Alleyn Court Preparatory School

Athena School

Aurora Eccles School

Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School

Bedford Girls' School

Bedford Greenacre Independent School

Bedford Modern School

Bedford School

Beechwood Park School

Beeston Hall School

Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School

Bishop's Stortford College

Brentwood School

Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS and CSVPA)

Cambridge Muslim Secondary School

Charlotte House Preparatory School

Chigwell School

Claystone School

Colchester Prep & High School

Coopersale Hall School

Culford School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in East of England?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in East of England?

How are private schools in East of England ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in East of England private schools?

How much do private schools in East of England cost?

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