UK Boarding Schools in East Midlands

30 independent boarding schools in the East Midlands region, verified from the UK Government Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register.

30
Total schools
2
Boys
2
Girls
26
Co-ed

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About boarding schools in East Midlands

Repton, Oundle and Uppingham sit in the heart of England. East Midlands schools are known for academic rigour — Uppingham and Oundle consistently feature in top-10 academic league tables — combined with accessible pricing.

Typical boarding fees
£12,000–£18,000/term (boarding)
Travel from London
1.5–2 hours by train from London St Pancras

Strongest schools in this region

Practical tips for families

  • East Midlands airport (EMA) and Birmingham are both within 90 minutes — flexible international travel.
  • Uppingham and Oundle sit in market towns — expect a more contained, traditional boarding environment.
  • Many East Midlands schools offer strong STEM and Oxbridge prep — verify the leavers' destinations data.
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Top picks at a glance

Quick comparison of the leading boarding schools in East Midlands. Open any school page for the full academic and pastoral breakdown.

Repton School
Age
12–19
Pupils
624
Phase
notapplicable
Gender
Mixed
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Oundle School
Age
10–19
Pupils
1163
Phase
notapplicable
Gender
Mixed
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Uppingham School
Age
11–18
Pupils
819
Phase
notapplicable
Gender
Mixed
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Boarding schools near East Midlands

Sibling regions worth comparing — many families consider two or three regions before committing, especially when travel from London or an international airport is a deciding factor.

East of EnglandWest MidlandsYorkshire and the Humber

Data source: UK Government GIAS register (edubasealldata20260820.csv), generated 2026-10-09. Filter: Independent schools with on-site boarding provision.