Best Boarding Schools for Rowing
Our shortlist — 16 schools
Ranked by the strength of each school's genuine, evidenced specialism — not by fee or popularity.
Headington Rye Oxford
have won the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at Henley Royal Regatta three of the five times it has taken place
Pangbourne College
Pangbourne is one of the most successful rowing schools in Great Britain. Rowing is one of the three leading sports at the College
Shiplake College
Located on the banks of the River Thames, Shiplake College has its own stretch of water providing an exceptional setting for rowing... Girls' A Quad winning the Diamond Jubilee Challenge Cup
Canford
teams in the later rounds of National Competitions and seen in National Finals across Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket and Rowing
Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
The Durham School Boat Club is the 3rd oldest boat club in the world and we have own our own boathouse only 5 minutes away
Haberdashers' Monmouth
a theatre, drama studio, performing arts centre, sports hall, astro-pitch, over 35 acres of sports fields and a boathouse
Hereford Cathedral
In 2022, our J16 rowing crew was crowned Junior Crew of the Year at the British Rowing Awards.
King's Ely
KSEBC has grown considerably and boasts 125 pupils from Years 8-13 rowing at the boathouse each week
King's School Rochester
its own boathouse on the River Medway and runs a rowing academy, ideal for rowers of all levels
Shrewsbury
The first School Rowing Regatta was held in 1839 which led to the formation of the Royal Shrewsbury School Boat Club (RSSBC) in 1866
St Edward's
a boathouse on the Thames...The Boat House is a 5 minute cycle from St Edward's on the River Thames at Godstow
St Mary's School, Cambridge
In 2019, we opened our Boat House to create exceptional rowing facilities and access to Olympic-level coaching
St Peter's School, York
Our rowers now compete in over 15 competitions around Europe throughout the academic year including the Henley Regatta
Wychwood
unique partnership with Hinksey Sculling School...state-of-the-art indoor tank at Oxford University to a dedicated boathouse on the Thames
Our shortlist is independent and based on each school's dedicated programmes, facilities and results — not paid placement. We'll always match your child's needs first: talk to us.
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