Warminster, Wiltshire · BA12 9HU
A*–B A-level
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9–7 GCSE
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Day fees
£33k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Bishopstrow College is a small, independent coeducational boarding and day school located in rural Wiltshire serving pupils from age 7 to 16. With just 55 pupils, it offers a highly personalised education in a close-knit community setting. The school emphasises traditional values, individual attention, and all-round development in a pastoral environment.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from close staff relationships, smaller class sizes, and a supportive community; those seeking a traditional independent school education without the pressures of larger institutions; boarders seeking a family-like atmosphere.
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Bishopstrow Road, Bishopstrow
Warminster, Wiltshire
BA12 9HU
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Day fees at Bishopstrow College are approximately £33,000 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Bishopstrow College admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Bishopstrow College offers boarding as well as day places.
Frequently praised
✓Individualised attention and knowing all staff personally
✓Safe, secure rural boarding environment with family ethos
✓Flexible, supportive approach to pupils with varying needs
Common concerns
!Very small cohorts may limit peer diversity and social breadth
!Limited subject choice or sixth-form progression pathways typical of tiny schools
!School has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, making recent performance unclear