Boys' schools in London and the UK
A boys' school is a single-sex independent school for boys. Some take girls in the nursery or sixth form only. Houseroom lists 81 independent boys' schools, with a median day fee of £30,525 a year. Compare them by borough, ranking, fees and open days.
Updated September 2026
Boys' schools by area
Best-ranked boys' schools
By Houseroom Index score, which weighs exam results, destinations, inspection and value.
- St Paul's SchoolBoys · Ages 7–18 · Day & boarding
- King's College School, WimbledonBoys · Ages 7–18 · Day
- Eton CollegeBoys · Ages 13–18 · Boarding
- City of London SchoolBoys · Ages 10–18 · Day
- Hereward House SchoolBoys · Ages 4–13 · Day
- Royal Grammar School GuildfordBoys · Ages 3–18 · Day
- University College SchoolBoys · Ages 4–18 · Day
- Tonbridge SchoolBoys · Ages 13–18 · Day & boarding
- Hampton SchoolBoys · Ages 10–18 · Day
- Wetherby SchoolBoys · Ages 3–8 · Day
- Shrewsbury House SchoolBoys · Ages 4–13 · Day
- The Manchester Grammar SchoolBoys · Ages 7–18 · Day
- Trinity SchoolBoys · Ages 10–18 · Day
- Whitgift SchoolBoys · Ages 10–18 · Day & boarding
- Harrow SchoolBoys · Ages 13–18 · Boarding
Choosing a boys' school
Choosing a boys' school
Many boys' preps run to Year 8 and prepare for 13+ entry to senior schools, often via pre-tests in Year 6; others now finish at Year 6 for 11+ entry. Check a prep's leaving age and destinations before registering.
Boys' schools: common questions
- How many independent boys' schools does Houseroom list?
- Houseroom lists 81 independent boys' schools: 0 girls', 81 boys' and 0 co-ed. Most are in London and the South East.
- How much do boys' schools cost?
- The median top day fee across the boys' schools Houseroom lists is £30,525 a year, including 20% VAT since January 2025. Boarding, lunches, uniform and trips cost extra.
- Do boys' schools take girls in the sixth form?
- Some do. A number of boys' schools admit girls at 16+; check the age range and gender profile on each school's page.