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Boarding schools in the West Midlands

All 45 boarding schools in the West Midlands.

45 schools in West Midlands

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  1. Haberdashers' Adams

    Newport, TF10 7BD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the West Midlands boarding schools average, low absence.

    285 first choices, 135 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1673.9

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    1,090
    Pupils per teacher
    18.4
    View school Haberdashers' Adams
  2. Old Swinford Hospital

    Stourbridge, DY8 1QX · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the West Midlands boarding schools average, low absence.

    230 first choices, 167 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1657.9

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    1,036
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school Old Swinford Hospital
  3. The Royal School, Wolverhampton

    Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the West Midlands boarding schools average, low absence.

    123 first choices, 90 offers made

    Met the standard at 1152%

    West Midlands boarding schools 27%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    1,488
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school The Royal School, Wolverhampton
  4. The Thomas Adams School

    Shrewsbury, SY4 5UB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the West Midlands boarding schools average, low absence.

    237 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.3

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.4%West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    1,214
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school The Thomas Adams School
  5. Cicely Haughton School

    Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 0BX · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    12.0%
    Pupils
    55
    Pupils per teacher
    4.9
    View school Cicely Haughton School
  6. Elmhurst Ballet School

    Birmingham, B5 7UH · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    185
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Elmhurst Ballet School
  7. Rowden House School

    Bromyard, HR7 4LS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    21
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Rowden House School
  8. Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited

    Stourbridge, DY8 2EA · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the West Midlands boarding schools average.

    Attainment 8 at 1623.9

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    174
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
  9. Kimichi School

    Birmingham, B27 6LL · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    54
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Kimichi School
  10. Lindsworth School

    Birmingham, B30 3QA · Special · All-through · Ages 8 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good or better

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    34.0%
    Pupils
    149
    Pupils per teacher
    7.2
    View school Lindsworth School
  11. Loxley Hall School

    Uttoxeter, ST14 8RS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    23.4%
    Pupils
    105
    Pupils per teacher
    6.8
    View school Loxley Hall School
  12. Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School

    Worcestershire, DY10 4BS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 28 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Muslim
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the West Midlands boarding schools average.

    Attainment 8 at 1640.4

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    206
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
  13. New College Worcester (NMSS)

    Worcester, WR5 2JX · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    24.2%
    Pupils
    52
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school New College Worcester (NMSS)
  14. Saxon Hill Academy

    Lichfield, WS14 9DE · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    19.6%
    Pupils
    130
    Pupils per teacher
    7.7
    View school Saxon Hill Academy
  15. Shenstone Lodge School

    Lichfield, WS14 0LB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    18.1%
    Pupils
    144
    Pupils per teacher
    4.6
    View school Shenstone Lodge School
  16. Vale of Evesham School

    Evesham, WR11 1BN · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.9%
    Pupils
    192
    Pupils per teacher
    6.1
    View school Vale of Evesham School
  17. Walton Hall Academy

    Stafford, ST21 6JR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.8%
    Pupils
    223
    Pupils per teacher
    10.2
    View school Walton Hall Academy
  18. Wyre Forest School

    Kidderminster, DY11 6FA · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.0%
    Pupils
    389
    Pupils per teacher
    7.1
    View school Wyre Forest School
  19. The British Muslim School

    West Midlands, B70 8NX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement
    • Muslim
    • Boys

    Independent school. Results well below the West Midlands boarding schools average.

    Attainment 8 at 1640.3

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    74
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school The British Muslim School
  20. Abbey College in Malvern

    Malvern, WR14 4JF · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    20
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Abbey College in Malvern
  21. Adcote School for Girls

    Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18 · Girls

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Girls
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results above the West Midlands boarding schools average.

    Attainment 8 at 1653.5

    West Midlands boarding schools 49.1England 46.2

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    178
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Adcote School for Girls
  22. Bilton Grange School

    Rugby, CV22 6QU · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    374
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bilton Grange School
  23. Bredon School

    Tewkesbury, GL20 6AH · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 21

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –West Midlands boarding schools 8.4%
    Pupils
    192
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Bredon School
The big picture

How the West Midlands's boarding schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

the West Midlands 49.1England 46.2Loxley Hall School: 1.1Walton Hall Academy: 1.2Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited: 23.9Moreton Hall School: 30.7New College Worcester (NMSS): 32.3The British Muslim School: 40.3Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School: 40.4The Thomas Adams School: 43.3Denstone College: 45.7Tettenhall College Incorporated: 52.1Oswestry School: 53.1Adcote School for Girls: 53.5Old Swinford Hospital: 57.9Haberdashers' Adams: 73.9020406080
Boarding schools in the West Midlands

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

the West Midlands average 14.3%Haberdashers' Adams: 4.9%The Royal School, Wolverhampton: 5.1%Old Swinford Hospital: 7.1%The Thomas Adams School: 7.4%Walton Hall Academy: 9.8%Vale of Evesham School: 9.9%Wyre Forest School: 10%Cicely Haughton School: 12%Shenstone Lodge School: 18.1%Saxon Hill Academy: 19.6%Loxley Hall School: 23.4%New College Worcester (NMSS): 24.2%Lindsworth School: 34%0%9%18%27%36%
Boarding schools in the West Midlands

Ofsted grades in the West Midlands

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 35 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 10
  • Good: 8 of 10
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 10
  • Inadequate: 0 of 10
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in the West Midlands

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    23 of the 45 boarding schools in the West Midlands have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Boarding schools in the West Midlands, explained

There are 45 boarding schools in the West Midlands, teaching 20,020 children. 1 are run by the council and 9 are academies or free schools. Among them are 10 special and 32 independent schools.

90% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

26.8% of pupils in West Midlands boarding schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

23.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £13,545 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 22.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many boarding schools are in the West Midlands?
There are 45 boarding schools in the West Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best boarding schools in the West Midlands?
The highest-ranked boarding schools in the West Midlands on Eduscope are Haberdashers' Adams, Old Swinford Hospital and The Royal School, Wolverhampton. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding boarding schools are in the West Midlands?
the West Midlands has 1 boarding schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 are rated Good, meaning 90% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are boarding schools in the West Midlands ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in the West Midlands boarding schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across boarding schools in the West Midlands is 13:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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