School open days for the best independent schools in Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Whether you’re choosing a nursery or secondary school for your child, the decision can sometimes be overwhelming. We’ve listed upcoming open days throughout the region to help make the process a little easier…
Cambridgeshire Open Days
St Mary’s School Cambridge
Bateman Street, Cambridge CB2 1LY
An independent day and boarding school in central Cambridge educating girls from age four to 18. Open days: Senior School open morning 5 October, Sixth Form Open Evening 17 October. www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk
St Faith’s School
Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 8AG
An independent school for girls and boys aged 4-13 years, with a distinctively future-focused curriculum, outstanding facilities and inspiring teachers. Open day: Get a real feel of the day-to-day life at the school and call directly to arrange a personal tour during a working school day. www.stfaiths.co.uk
The Leys School
Fen Causeway, Cambridge CB2 7AD
A co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 11 to 18. Open day: Open morning for 11+ and 13+, 5 October. General opening morning 8 February and 25 April 2020. www.theleys.net
Stamford High School
An independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 2-18, following a diamond structure. Open days: Boys aged 11-18 and Girls aged 11-18 5 October, Junior and Nursery School 12 October and Sixth Form 9 October. www.ses.lincs.sch.uk
Essex School Open Days
Felsted School
Braintree Road, Felsted, Dunmow CM6 3JL
A leading co-educational, independent, boarding and day school for boys and girls. Open days: Sixth Form 12 October. www.felsted.org
Oxford House School
2-4 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3NE
Located in a beautiful Victorian building the Nursery & Preparatory School provides education for girls and boys aged 2 1/2 to 11 years. Open day: Call directly to arrange a personal tour of the school on any day of the week. www.oxfordhouseschool.net
Brentwood School
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 8EE
An independent day and boarding school in Essex for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Open days: Preparatory School 9 & 11 October. Senior School 6 June 2020. www.brentwoodschool.co.uk
Hertfordshire Independent School Open Days
Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7JX
A co-education day prep school for children aged 3-13, providing tradition and innovation in teaching and learning. Open day: 12 October. www.kingshottschool.com
Tring Park School
Tring, HP23 5LX
An outstanding performing arts school for talented young individuals, that also focuses on an academic education. Open days: Call for upcoming open day dates and times. www.tringpark.com
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth WD3 4HF
Both day and boarding school are catered for, with an ethos that is both aspirational and nurturing, where girls receive an education that is rich and balanced. Open day: Whole school open day 6 October, Senior School tours 7 & 8 October and Sixth Form preview 10 October. www.royalmasonic.herts.sch.uk
Bedford Girls’ School
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX
A vibrant independent day school for girls aged 7-18. Open day: 12 October. www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk
St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3PJ
St. Francis’ College is a thriving community of just over 400 girls, providing a modern education based on Christian principles. The students are aged from 3 to 18 years old and receive individual care promoting their spiritual, intellectual, creative and physical development. Open days: 5 & 11 October. www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk
Haileybury School
Haileybury, Hertford SG13 7NU
A dynamic and energetic school, for boys and girls aged 11-18, with a long established, successful IB diploma programme. Open day: 11+ and 13+ open morning 5 October. www.haileybury.com
Howe Green House School
Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7UF
An independent pre-school for girls and boys. Open day: Call directly to book a viewing of the school. www.howegreenhouse.essex.sch.uk
Northampton High School
Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6UU
An independent day school for girls aged from 3 – 18 years. Open days: Whole school 5 October, Early Years Family Fun morning 16 November and Junior School STEM taster day 16 November. www.northamptonhigh.co.uk
Independent schools in Suffolk
South Lee School
Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2BT
Independent Day School & Nursery for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, offering a stimulating and caring environment for your child.Open Morning: If you’re unable to attend an open day, the school invites parents to view the school any day of the week. www.southlee.co.uk
Norfolk Education Open Days
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Church Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BQ
The sixth form college welcomes students to study a curriculum with over 80 A Level and BTEC subjects at Level 3 and Level 2. Open day: Call to discuss upcoming open days or book a viewing of the college. www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk
Wymondham College
Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ
The college offers an inclusive and caring boarding community, with a long track record of success. Open days: Sixth Form boarder taster evening 4 October. www.wymondhamcollege.org