School placement service

Sumner Consulting provides a bespoke school placement service, helping you choose the best boarding school while taking into account your family's unique needs, interests, and goals.

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School placement process

  • 1. Initial Consultation

    Experienced Sumner Consulting advisors will have an initial conversation with you to understand your requirements and expectations. During the consultation, we will discuss the key factors such as the age of the child, preferred location, budget, and the type of school that suits your child's needs.

  • 2. School Selection

    Based on your requirements, Sumner Consulting advisors will provide you with a list of suitable boarding schools in the UK. We take into consideration factors such as academic performance, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities to help you make an informed decision.

  • 3. Application Assistance

    The Sumner Consulting team will guide you through the application process for the selected schools. We will assist with compiling the application form, preparing supporting documentation, and ensuring that deadlines are met.

  • 4. Entrance Exam Preparation

    Many British boarding schools require an entrance exam for admission. Sumner Consulting advisors can help your child prepare for the exam by providing practice materials, online tutoring, and personalized coaching.

  • 5. Interview Preparation

    Sumner Consulting advisors will prepare your child for interviews with school representatives by providing coaching, tips, and practice interviews.

Featured Boarding Schools

Bromsgrove school campus

Bromsgrove School

Founded in 1553 in Worcestershire, Bromsgrove is a co-educational day and boarding school known for its strong sporting pedigree, particularly hockey and athletics. It offers both British and IB curricula, making it a popular choice for internationally minded families.

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Canford school campus

Canford School

Set on a historic 300-acre estate in Dorset, Canford is a co-educational boarding school known for its strong academic results and standout facilities, including its own rowing lake. It combines a traditional boarding ethos with a genuinely broad co-curricular programme.
Charterhouse campus

Charterhouse

Charterhouse in Surrey has educated pupils since 1611 and is consistently ranked among the top academic performers in the country. It's known for its rigorous academics alongside a strong tradition in music, drama, and rugby.

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Haileybury campus

Haileybury

Located in Hertfordshire, Haileybury has a distinguished history dating to 1806 and strong links to public service and the arts. It's particularly known for its performing arts and CCF cadet programmes.

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Oakham School campus

Oakham School

The largest independent school in the East Midlands, Oakham is known for its inclusive, all-ability entry policy alongside genuinely strong academic and creative outcomes. It offers an unusually wide range of A-Level subjects and has excellent music and equestrian facilities.

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Oundle school campus

Oundle School

Set in the market town in Northamptonshire, Oundle is renowned for its exceptional science and engineering facilities, including its own workshops. It maintains a strong reputation for producing well-rounded academic achievers.

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Repton school campus

Repton School

Founded in 1557 in Derbyshire, Repton has a proud sporting and academic tradition, including notable alumni in literature and business. Its historic campus, built around a former priory, is one of the most distinctive in British boarding education.

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Rugby School campus

Rugby School

The birthplace of Rugby football, this Warwickshire school has educated pupils since 1567 and blends deep tradition with modern co-educational boarding. It's known for consistently strong academic results and an unusually broad extracurricular offering.

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Sevenoaks school campus

Sevenoaks School

Located in Kent, Sevenoaks was the first UK school to introduce the IB Diploma and remains one of the strongest IB providers in the country. It's known for its academic rigour, diversity, and international outlook.

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Uppingham Campus

Uppingham School

Based in Rutland, Uppingham has strong reputation for music, drama, and art alongside solid academics. Its close-knit house system is often cited by families as central to the school's character.

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Wellington campus

Wellington College

Founded in 1859 in Berkshire, Wellington is known for its pioneering approach to wellbeing education alongside strong academic and sporting results. It has a distinctly forward-thinking reputation among the UK's leading boarding schools.

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Winchester college campus

Winchester College

One of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1382, Winchester is renowned for its exceptional academic standards and distinctive intellectual culture. It remains one of the most selective and highly regarded boarding schools in the UK.

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Sumner Consulting helped us find the perfect boarding school for our son. From the beginning, the consultant listened to our needs and concerns and provided us with a personalized list of options that met our criteria. They were incredibly responsive and communicative throughout the entire process. They were knowledgeable about each school and helped us navigate the application process - it really took the stress out of it. We are thrilled with the school our son is now attending and we couldn't have found it without your help! Thank you!