Parenting
Will Schools Close for Snow? What Parents Need to Know
The Department for Education has reminded schools that they should stay open during snow, storms and flooding wherever possible. But when can schools close, what happens if children cannot travel safely, and how are boarding schools expected to cope with severe weather?
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Cambridgeshire, South East England
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Worcestershire, West Midlands
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GBP 39,500
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Surrey, South East England
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Gordonstoun
Moray, Scotland
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Jeannine Manuel School
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British, American, IB Curriculum, All through
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St Clare's, Oxford
Oxfordshire, South East England
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Rated Excellent
GBP 25,000
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Online School
Minerva Virtual Academy (UK)
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4.1
Excellent
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British Curriculum, Secondary only
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GBP 8,800
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King’s Ely
Cambridgeshire, South East England
British Curriculum, All through
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GBP 21,000
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GBP 37,500
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Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Surrey, South East England
British Curriculum, All through
Rated Good
GBP 8,000
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Canford School
Dorset, South West England
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Rated Excellent
GBP 41,000
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Merchiston Castle School
Edinburgh, Scotland
British Curriculum, All through
GBP 22,500
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Llandovery College
Carmarthenshire, Wales
British Curriculum, All through
Rated Good
GBP 21,500
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Northampton School for Boys
Northamptonshire, East Midlands
British Curriculum, Secondary only
Sevenoaks School
Kent, South East England
British, IB Curriculum, Secondary only
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GBP 37,500
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Europa School
Oxfordshire, South East England
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Kent, South East England
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Rated Good
RGS Surrey Hills
Surrey, South East England
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British, IB Curriculum,
Rated Good
GBP 9,700
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International School Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
American, IB Curriculum, All through
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Tonbridge Grammar School
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American, IB Curriculum, All through
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The American School in London
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American Curriculum, All through
Rated Outstanding
GBP 42,500
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Dwight Global Online School
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Jeannine Manuel School
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London
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GBP 22,500
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Loretto School
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British, American Curriculum, All through
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Kingham Hill School
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British, American Curriculum, Secondary only
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American School in London
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School Performance
Best UK State and Grammar Schools: GCSE and A Level League Tables
Which are the best state secondary schools in the UK? The latest 2026 GCSE and A Level results reveal the highest-performing grammar and comprehensive schools, with some familiar names at the top and some impressive results from non-selective schools too.
Parenting
Will Schools Close for Snow? What Parents Need to Know
The Department for Education has reminded schools that they should stay open during snow, storms and flooding wherever possible. But when can schools close, what happens if children cannot travel safely, and how are boarding schools expected to cope with severe weather?
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Choosing a School
Choosing a Sixth Form: When It's Your Own Child, Everything Changes
Choosing a sixth form is one of the biggest decisions teenagers and their families face, with questions about subjects, academic expectations, independence and future opportunities. But how do you know which environment will bring out the best in your child? WhichSchoolAdvisor.com UK's Jenny Mollon shares her experience of navigating the process as a parent, and reveals practical advice and insights from school leaders.
Interviews
What Does It Take to Get Five A*s at A Level?
In England in 2026, just 25 students achieved A*s in five or more A Levels. One of them was NatMatSci student Elvis, who tells WhichSchoolAdvisor.com about the study habits, support and surprisingly simple strategies that helped him secure five A*s...and a place at Trinity College, Cambridge.
