Sharples School Competitors

A family of 25 girls’ schools, including 23 independent schools and two academies, across England and Wales. We have over 4,000 staff, over 19,000 students between the ages of three and 18, and an alumnae network of over 100,000 - the largest of its kind in the UK. As a charity that owns and runs a network of girls' schools in England and Wales, it reinvests all its income in its schools. Founded in 1872, the GDST has a long history of pioneering innovation in the education of girls, and is the largest single educator of girls in the UK (and the UK’s largest educational charity). GDST schools and academies: ● The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool ● Birkenhead High School Academy ● Blackheath High School ● Brighton Girls ● Bromley High School ● Croydon High School ● Howell’s School, Llandaff, Cardiff ● Kensington Prep School ● Newcastle High School for Girls ● Northampton High School ● Northwood College for Girls ● Norwich High School for Girls ● Notting Hill & Ealing High School ● Nottingham Girls’ High School ● Oxford High School ● Portsmouth High School ● Putney High School ● Redmaids' High School, Bristol ● Royal High School, Bath ● Sheffield Girls' ● South Hampstead High School ● Streatham & Clapham High School ● Sutton High School ● Sydenham & Dulwich Girls ● Wimbledon High School

At Ardingly College, we believe every child deserves an education that prepares them not only for exams, but for life. Located on a beautiful Sussex campus and within easy reach of London and Gatwick Airport, Ardingly is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2–18. Known for its outstanding pastoral care, academic excellence and innovative approach to education, Ardingly offers senior students the opportunity to follow either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) or A Levels in the Sixth Form, enabling every student to pursue the pathway best suited to their strengths and ambitions. Our distinctive World Ready approach combines academic rigour with character development, enterprise, global awareness, wellbeing and leadership. Through more than 150 co-curricular activities, extensive sporting opportunities, creative arts programmes and meaningful community engagement, students develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a commitment to ensuring every pupil is known and valued as an individual, Ardingly combines the opportunities of a larger school with the personalised support of a close-knit community. The result is an education that empowers students to discover their strengths, pursue their passions and become confident, compassionate and capable young adults.

Reigate Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the country. RGS offers a first class education for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.