Introduction to Boarding Schools | Pathsmade Boarding School Admissions Consulting

Introduction to

Boarding School Admission

Below you will find short highlight descriptions of each boarding school that we work with as well as its campus sceneries and locations. Our seasoned consultants are here to offer their insight into the process of finding the most ideal school for you!

UK Boarding School

Birmingham City

Birmingham is the second largest city in both England and the United Kingdom. This city has 35 canals, and due to its strategic location and vast water network, a lot of businesses started in this area. It earned the title 'first manufacturing town in the world'. Its Bullring Shopping Centre is one of Europe’s largest malls. Foodies will certainly love this place as this city is home to Cadbury, and to a lot of Michelin-starred restaurants.

Birmingham

Private School

1. St. Paul's School for Girls (Catholic School)
a. Top 14% of schools in England for GCSE performance.
b. Diverse set of extra-curriculars, including hosting the radio and DofE.

2. Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
a. Top 20% of schools in England for A-Level performance.
b. 3 colleges in London, Birmingham and Cambridge all close to universities.

3. St. John Wall Catholic School
a. Top 14% of schools in England for GCSE results
b. Diverse set of extracurriculars, focused Career programme beginning from Year 7.

Liverpool City

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Liverpool City

Liverpool is the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. The city's Waterfront is a vital seaport in the area. Due to its position, it became a major trading port in the world. The Waterfront also has numerous attractions - from museums to architectural wonders. Liverpool was granted a World Heritage status from UNESCO, thanks largely to the port's significance. Horse racing is also a beloved activity in the area. Music fans will be pleased to know that this is the hometown of world-renowned band The Beatles.

Private School

1. Archbishop Blanch School
a. Top school in Liverpool for GCSE results.
b. Offers excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

2. King David High School
a. Top 14% of schools in England for GCSE results.
b. Has shifted well to COVID-19 and offers an extensive online learning programme.

3. St. Hilda's Church of England High School
a. Top 20% of schools in England for GCSE results.
b. SHARP service offers anonymised student advice.

London City

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London City

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. As one of the world's most important and influential cities, London City wields an impact on various creative, scientific and technical fields. London houses the royal family in Buckingham Palace. Big Ben and London Eye stand as the city's most popular landmarks. Hyde Park offers abundant places to unwind, and is particularly known for its Speaker's Corner, where people are free to create speeches and debate. Famous people who have frequented this place are Karl Marx, George Orwell, Vladimir Lenin and William Morris.

Private School

1. Eton School
a. Significant traditions and prestige associated with the school.
b. Excellent alumni community, including many Prime Ministers.

2. Westminster School
a. Another top national school dating back to 1066, with significant traditions.
b. Excellent Oxbridge preparations, with ~¼ of each year group receiving a place there.

3. Dulwich College
a. Nationally top rated boarding school in London.
b. Focuses on a diverse range of extracurriculars and opportunities, such as acting/music.

Manchester

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Manchester City

This city is most notable for its groundbreaking contribution to science, music, architecture and transportation. Ernest Rutherford split the atom for the first time at Manchester University. Mathematician Alan Turing rose to fame in World War II as a codebreaker and is now hailed as an LGBTQ+ icon. The world's first programmable computer was created here from war parts. The city also possesses 25 Nobel Prize winners. Musicians who helped define British music such as Joy Division, the Smiths, Oasis lived in Manchester. The world's first inter-city passenger railway station, Manchester Liverpool Road railway station, is also located in this city.

Private School

1. Chetham's School of Music
a. Top 5% of schools in England for A-level results.
b. Great opportunity for specialisation.

2. Manchester High School for Girls
a. Prestigious school founded in 1874.
b. Caters to secondary and 16-18 education.

3. Withington Girls’ School
a. 56.5% achieve AAB or higher at A-level.
b. Well-connected within the city.

Newcastle City

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Newcastle City

Newcastle is the most populous city in North East England. Prominent landmarks in the area includes the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, a £22m structure specifically for pedestrians and cyclists dedicated by Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ; Newcastle Castle: a 12th-century fortress that attracts numerous visitors; Theatre Royal, a historical theatre and an architectural marvel remarkable due to its dynamic art scene; and St. James' Park, a football stadium which hosted its first football game in the late 19th century.

Private School

1. Newcastle School for Boys
a. Top 5% of schools/colleges in England for A-Level results.
b. Renowned for its smaller class sizes.

2. Royal Grammar School
a. Top 20% of schools/colleges in England for A-Level results.
b. Good transport links to the rest of Newcastle.

3. Newcastle High School for Girls
a. Top 50% of schools/colleges in England for A-Level results.
b. Connected to a wider trust of 25 schools, enabling great collaboration.