In 2025, 85% of leavers secured Russell Group university places, with Oxbridge, Bath and Nottingham among confirmed destinations.
HMC boys' boarding school in Warwickshire, founded 914
Why this school
In 2025, 85% of leavers secured Russell Group university places, with Oxbridge, Bath and Nottingham among confirmed destinations.
Henry VIII granted the school its royal charter in 1545, with origins traced as far back as 914 AD.
One of three independent schools sharing a single educational foundation, alongside King’s High and the local preparatory school.
Warwick School traces its origins to 914, placing it among the oldest boys’ schools in England. The Royal Charter of 1545 formalised its structure and established the academic tradition still visible today. The school sits in the county town of Warwick, in central England, and operates within the Warwick Schools Foundation alongside King’s High School and Warwick Prep. Each institution keeps its own distinct character while the foundation allows for collaboration across schools. Warwick School holds membership of HMC (Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference), ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate), and BSA, and educates around 1,160 boys aged 7 to 18 across its Junior and Senior schools, with day and boarding places available.
The Senior School follows the standard English curriculum: GCSEs in Years 10 and 11, then A-Levels in Years 12 and 13. Boys can also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A-Levels, developing independent research skills beyond the standard programme. The Junior School admits from Year 3 (age 7), giving families the option of a long through-school journey on a single site.
Warwick School’s sixth form offers A-Levels across a wide subject range, with the EPQ available as an additional qualification. In 2025, 53.7% of A-Level grades were A* or A, and 81.1% were A* or B — results that place the school comfortably in the upper tier of HMC schools nationally. Senior School day fees are £7,655 per term (2026/27, inclusive of VAT). Full boarding in the Senior School is £18,773 per term (inclusive of VAT, excluding lunches), and weekly boarding is £15,284 per term on the same basis.
A-Level results
53.7% A*-A, 81.1% A*-B (2025)
Boarding is available at Senior School level, with weekly and full boarding options. Weekly boarders return home at weekends; full boarders remain on site and take part in the weekend programme. The pastoral structure operates through a house system, with housemasters and tutors providing continuity of care. Being part of the Warwick Schools Foundation extends social life beyond the immediate school community. Joint events with King’s High and Warwick Prep add a co-educational dimension to weekends for boarding pupils.
The school supports a broad range of activities outside formal lessons. Sport occupies a significant place in school life, with rugby, cricket, and rowing among the options across the academic year, alongside individual sports and team fixtures. Music, drama, and the arts are part of the co-curricular programme. Boys can pursue the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) at various levels, and the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is available for older pupils. With 1,160 boys across both schools, there is sufficient scale to sustain specialist clubs, societies, and competitive fixtures at junior and senior level simultaneously.
Warwick School occupies a site in the historic county town of Warwick. The campus includes teaching blocks, sports facilities, and boarding accommodation, all within close reach of the town centre and the surrounding Warwickshire countryside. Birmingham is approximately 30 minutes away, and the national rail network is readily accessible — useful for weekend travel and airport transfers for boarding families. The campus neighbours King’s High School, and shared use of certain facilities adds breadth to what is available on site.
Annual tuition
£56,319 per year · full boarding · Senior School
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior School | Years 3 & 4 | Day | — | £19,674 |
| Junior School | Years 5 & 6 | Day | — | £20,886 |
| Senior School | Day | — | £22,965 | |
| Senior School | Weekly boarding | — | £45,852 | |
| Senior School | Full boarding | — | £56,319 |
Additional fees
Registration
£210
Warwick, Warwickshire, central England; Birmingham Airport approx 30 minutes; Birmingham New Street rail hub also nearby.
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Warwick School educates boys from age 7 to 18. Entry to the Junior School begins at Year 3, and boys can progress through to the Senior School sixth form, covering Years 12 and 13.
For 2026/27, Junior School day fees are £6,558 per term for Years 3 and 4, and £6,962 per term for Years 5 and 6. Senior School day fees are £7,655 per term. Full boarding in the Senior School is £18,773 per term, and weekly boarding is £15,284 per term. All fees are inclusive of VAT at 20%; boarding fees exclude lunches but include tuition.
Yes. Boarding is available at Senior School level, with both weekly and full boarding options. Weekly boarders return home at weekends; full boarders remain on site and take part in the weekend programme.
The school offers GCSEs and A-Levels. Boys in the sixth form (Years 12 and 13) can also take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside their A-Level studies.
In 2025, 53.7% of A-Level grades were A* or A, and 81.1% were A* or B. The school is a member of HMC (Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference), which groups it among the leading independent schools in the UK.
Warwick School is part of the Warwick Schools Foundation, which also includes King’s High School and Warwick Prep. The foundation allows for collaboration between the schools, including joint events and activities.
A registration fee of £210 is payable when submitting an application. Prospective families should contact the school’s admissions office to discuss year-group entry points and current availability.
Warwick is in central England, with Birmingham approximately 30 minutes away by road. Birmingham Airport provides access to major European and international routes, making it a practical option for boarding families travelling from overseas.
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