English county with Winchester as its capital, located in the southeast region. It is considered one of the top holiday destinations. Within the region, you can find the New Forest National Park, as well as a large part of the recently designated South Downs National Park.
The best boarding schools in Hampshire.
Bedales School, including Dunhurst and Dunannie, offers co-ed boarding education emphasizing creativity, individuality, and ethics, with demanding Bedales Assessed Courses, farm work, and student-led fundraising. Their “no fear” culture encourages questioning and prepares students for life.
Bedales is a co-ed boarding and day school with integrated schedules and weekend activities. Unique mixed-age dorms foster responsibility and a halfway house prepares students for independent living. Each boarder has a dedicated staff member for welfare and communication with parents and tutors.
Bede’s is a co-ed independent school for ages 13 to 18, set in stunning Sussex Downs with 750 students, including 300 boarders in 5 award-winning houses. Emphasis on holistic development, passions, friendship, and potential.
Bede’s School offers an exceptional boarding experience, with award-winning houses, a diverse Co-Curricular program, high-speed internet, and top-notch facilities, including a fitness suite, golf course, and swimming pool. A busy calendar of house events further enriches student life.
Highfield and Brookham is a leading pre-prep and prep school, offering day and boarding for ages 8-13. Outstanding academic success and enviable facilities.
Boarding at Highfield is optional and fun, with comfortable dormitories, great activities, and caring staff. It offers children freedom and a safe, countryside environment.
Lord Wandsworth College is a highly successful boarding and day school for children aged 11-18 with a well-balanced curriculum and amazing co-curricular opportunities. Located in a beautiful 1200 acre site on the North Hampshire/Surrey border, it emphasizes character education, good mental health and wellbeing, and creating opportunities to make a difference to others.
Lord Wandsworth College prides itself on quality pastoral care for all pupils. Boarding houses offer excellent support from staff, tutors, and chaplain.
St Swithun’s is an academically focused school, promoting intellectual curiosity and individual passions while encouraging risk-taking, questioning, and perseverance.
They value learning beyond school and aim to develop compassion and justice. The school expects excellence and offers opportunities for contribution.
