Affiliations: The Society of Heads, Round Square, BSA, AGBIS, ISBA, BAISC, IBO, DofE, NAGC.
Box Hill School, nestled in twenty-six acres of Surrey countryside, offers a nurturing and diverse co-educational environment for students aged 11–18. Embracing day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding options, we stand out by recognising and fostering the unique talents of each individual. Our focus lies in unlocking their potential, fostering confidence and building resilience.
Renowned for our robust educational, artistic and sporting traditions, our commitment to discovering and nurturing every student's abilities is what sets us apart. Our academic standards are notably high despite our non-selective approach, with students consistently surpassing national averages in public exams – a testament to our dedication to academic excellence.
Key School features:
•International opportunities via Round Square membership.
•IB World School status.
•Small classes and robust academic support.
•Exceptional pastoral care.
•Diverse weekly and termly co-curricular activities, ranging from Chamber Orchestra to High Ropes.
•International Study Centre.
In our Sixth Form, students have the choice between the IB Diploma Programme or A Levels, benefitting from flexible subject combinations within our timetable system. We aim to accommodate a wide array of choices to suit individual aspirations.
As a proud founding member of Round Square, a global network of 200+ schools, we are guided by its core ‘IDEALS’: Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership and Service, ingrained in our school’s ethos.
Our small, friendly Houses create a supportive ‘home away from home’ atmosphere. Full-time boarders relish weekend outings, and a staffed on-site medical centre ensures their wellbeing during term time. Notably, there are no ‘exeat’ weekends.
We strongly believe in the value of extracurricular activities, woven into our extensive timetabled program. Students engage in UK expeditions twice a year, with a strong emphasis on programmes like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Round Square expeditions focusing on community-based projects globally.
Our vibrant Parents Association, comprising supportive parents and friends, fosters community links through social functions and fundraising events, encouraging all parents to actively participate.
Courses offered. GCSE: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Business Studies, Computer Science, French, Spanish, Music, Art, Textiles Design and Fashion, Drama, Physical Education, Design Technology.
IB: Biology, Environmental Systems, Business and Management, Mathematics – Analysis & Approaches, Mathematics – Applications & Interpretation, Chemistry, Psychology, Economics, English Language and Literature, Visual Arts, Geography, History, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Physics. We aim to offer all other IB approved languages in any year, subject to demand.
A Level: Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Media Studies, Physics, Psychology. BTEC Sport can be taken with an additional A Level subject.
Sports. Athletics, basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby and tennis as competitive sports but many others as part of the activities programme such as dance, kickboxing, pilates, golf, swimming, volleyball, mountain biking and multi-gym.
Drama, Music and Art. Art students gain excellent examination grades each year, with many going on to be accepted at major art schools. Our purpose-built Music School enables a wide range of musical opportunities within school, including a choir, rock band and performance opportunities for individual vocalists and instrumentalists. The school stages senior and junior productions each year and has performed The Great Gatsby, The Addams Family, Wendy & Peter Pan and an innovative and original festival. There are lunchtime recitals where staff and students perform while others enjoy their lunch on the picnic benches. LAMDA coaching is available and the school has an excellent record in these examinations.
Fees per annum (2023-2024). Day from £21,120; Flexi Boarding (2 nights) from £26,040; Weekly Boarding from £30,960; Full Boarding from £35,145.
Scholarships. A variety of awards are offered for entry to Box Hill School; the latest information can be found on the school’s website. Scholarships are available for those entering Years 7, 9 and the Sixth Form, under the following categories: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.
Bursaries are available on application following registration and are subject to means-testing and are offered on the basis of a formula laid out in the school’s Scholarships and Bursaries Policy which is available on request from the school. All bursaries are reviewed annually.
Method of entry. Entry is based on an interview, the two most recent reports from the pupil’s present school, and written tests in Maths and English. Sixth Form entry is based on report, interview and GCSE predictions. For overseas pupils a personal interview on site is desirable but we are happy to conduct a virtual interview if necessary. Main school entrance ages are 11, 13 and 16 years. Under normal circumstances, we like to meet prospective pupils and their parents or guardians – this also gives you an opportunity to have a look around our campus facilities and meet key staff and students.
Charitable status. Box Hill School Trust Limited is a Registered Charity, number 312082. It exists to promote the advancement of education.