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Private Boarding Schools in Derbyshire

Boarding schools in the East Midlands offer residential education within both town-based and countryside campuses. Families considering boarding can compare boarding models and academic pathways throughout the region before selecting a specific county.

Explore all private schools in Derbyshire, or compare schools across East Midlands.

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Abbotsholme School

Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS

Co-Ed 2 - 20 220 Day & Boarding

Fees from £3,252 per term

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Repton Preparatory School

Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6EJ

Co-Ed 2 - 14 399 Day & Boarding

Fees from £4,975 per term

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Repton School

Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6FH

Co-Ed 12 - 19 626 Day & Boarding

Fees from £13,555 per term

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S. Anselm's

Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DP

Co-Ed 2 - 13 123 Day & Boarding

Fees from £4,300 per term

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Trent College and The Elms

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4AD

Co-Ed 3 - 19 1,113 Day & Boarding

Fees from £1,679 per term

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Alfreton Aston Bakewell Belper Bolsover Chapel-en-le-Frith Chesterfield Clay Cross Derby Draycott Dronfield Eckington Glossop Grindleford Heanor Hilton Ilkeston King Sterndale Matlock Bath Mickleover New Mills Osmaston Overseal Ripley Staveley Swadlincote Swarkestone Wingerworth

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Derbyshire

How many private schools are there in Derbyshire?

There are 15 independent schools across Derbyshire, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Derbyshire?

Yes, independent schools across Derbyshire offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in Derbyshire?

Most independent schools across Derbyshire accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in Derbyshire?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

What types of boarding are available in Derbyshire?

Options include full boarding, weekly boarding and flexi boarding.