IB average of 39.81 in 2025; five students achieved a perfect 45 points.
British co-educational day and boarding school in Worcestershire
Why this school
IB average of 39.81 in 2025; five students achieved a perfect 45 points.
178 British Forces boarders among around 600 boarders drawn from 75 nationalities.
Ranked 5th in the UK for sport, with competitive programmes spanning 26 disciplines.
Bromsgrove School is a co-educational independent school in Worcestershire, founded in 1553 and one of the original founding members of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC). It takes pupils from age 2 through to 18, operating as both a day and full boarding school across more than 100 acres. Around 600 boarders from 75 nationalities make it one of the most internationally diverse boarding communities among UK independent schools. Bromsgrove is ranked 3rd in the world for co-educational boarding IB schools (2025). For international families, its position 20 minutes south of Birmingham and roughly two hours from London Heathrow keeps logistics manageable.
Bromsgrove offers an unusually wide curriculum at senior level: GCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council), and EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). That range lets pupils and families choose a pathway that fits the student’s strengths rather than the school’s timetable. The 2025 A-Level results saw 223 Upper Sixth leavers achieve 61% A*/A and 83% A*/B. BTEC performance was equally strong, with 88% of entries reaching at least Distinction. EPQ results showed roughly two-thirds of 61 entries at A grade or above.
The 2025 IB Diploma results were exceptional by any measure. The school averaged 39.81 points against a world average of 30.58. Thirty-one of 53 students scored 40 or above, a threshold typically reached by the top 10% of candidates globally. Five achieved a perfect 45 points, a result attained by fewer than 1% of IB candidates worldwide. Bromsgrove is ranked the second-highest co-educational IB school in the UK.
A-Level results
2025: 223 Upper Sixth leavers achieved 61% A*/A (or equivalent), 83% A*/B. BTEC: 88% achieved at least Distinction (20 D*, 36 D out of 64 entries). EPQ: ~⅔ of 61 entries at A grade or above. Core Maths: 13 of 17 students achieved one of top two grades.
With around 600 boarders from 75 nationalities, the boarding community has a genuinely international character in its daily life. The school also houses 178 British Forces boarders, a distinct cohort that has been part of the school’s character for many years. The pastoral structure is built around boarding houses, each with its own staff team responsible for day-to-day welfare. Weekends are structured rather than unoccupied: sport, activities, and trips form part of the weekly rhythm for full and weekly boarders alike. Weekly boarding is available alongside full boarding, giving families flexibility in how they arrange term-time life. Full boarding fees are £56,790 per year (2025/26).
Bromsgrove is ranked 5th in the UK for sport across 26 disciplines, a breadth that goes well beyond the standard school sports menu. Dedicated tennis and swimming academies offer professional-level coaching alongside the regular curriculum, with competitive programmes running at regional and national level. Music, drama, and the arts run on similarly serious schedules, with rehearsal-heavy productions throughout the year. The school also supports the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and the EPQ as structured co-curricular commitments beyond standard lessons.
The school occupies more than 100 acres in Worcestershire, combining buildings from different centuries with modern specialist facilities. Extensive sports pitches, performance spaces, and dedicated sixth form areas sit across the site without feeling congested. Bromsgrove town is a market town with good transport links, and the campus is within easy reach of both Birmingham and the M5 corridor.
Bromsgrove is 20 minutes south of Birmingham Airport and approximately two hours from London Heathrow by road. Birmingham New Street station is accessible by local rail. The school is well-positioned for families arriving from the Middle East, Europe, or further afield via either airport.
Annual tuition
£56,790 per year · full boarding · Senior
Other tier breakdowns shown below.
| Stage | Year groups | Type | Audience | Fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | Day | — | £25,398 | |
| Senior | Weekly boarding | — | £37,638 | |
| Senior | Full boarding | — | £56,790 |
Birmingham Airport — approx. 20 mins; London Heathrow — approx. 2 hours by road.
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Bromsgrove offers GCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, BTEC, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). That breadth allows senior pupils to choose a pathway suited to their university destination and learning style. The school does not offer a foundation year programme.
The school averaged 39.81 IB points in 2025, against the world average of 30.58. Five students achieved the maximum 45 points, and 31 of 53 candidates scored 40 or above, placing them in the top 10% of candidates globally. Bromsgrove is ranked the second-highest co-educational IB school in the UK.
Full boarding in the senior school costs £56,790 per year (2025/26), equivalent to £18,930 per term. Weekly boarding is available at £37,638 per year (£12,546 per term), and day places are £25,398 per year (£8,466 per term).
Around 600 boarders are enrolled from 75 different nationalities. The school also has a specific cohort of 178 British Forces boarders, whose families are posted abroad and require reliable full-boarding provision in the UK.
The school is in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, approximately 20 minutes south of Birmingham and around two hours from London Heathrow. Birmingham Airport serves direct routes from the Middle East, Europe, and major international hubs, making it the most practical arrival point for most international families.
The school accepts pupils from age 2 through to 18, covering nursery, prep, and senior school on one continuous site. Families can enrol a young child and remain at the same school through to A-Level or IB without a change of institution.
Bromsgrove is ranked 5th in the UK for sport across 26 disciplines. The school runs specialist tennis and swimming academies alongside its mainstream sports programme, with competitive squads entering regional and national competitions.
In 2025, 223 Upper Sixth leavers achieved 61% A*/A grades and 83% A*/B. BTEC results were also strong, with 88% of entries reaching at least Distinction level across 64 entries.
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