Best Boarding Schools for Art & Design
Our shortlist — 14 schools
Ranked by the strength of each school's genuine, evidenced specialism — not by fee or popularity.
Mayfield
Mayfield has a reputation as the UK’s leading secondary school for ceramics, having won several national awards
St George's School, Edinburgh
Art and Design is particularly strong at St George's...Textile Design has become a particular strength of the Faculty of Art...exceptionally high [standard]
West Buckland
In 2011, we opened the 150 Art and Design building, which is one of the best facilities in the country... many will progress to some of the best art colleges in the world
All Hallows Prep
This is now one of the most cutting edge Creative Design Centres in a Preparatory School environment.
Battle Abbey
Our art department is nationality recognised for it's results and for the stunning art work created by our students.
Bedales
from the award‑winning Art and Design building and professional-standard theatre and music spaces
Dauntsey's
Pupils have gained places at the Ruskin School of Fine Art, Central St Martin’s, The Royal School of Drawing and the Charles Cecil Studio in Florence
Frensham Heights
bespoke areas for A level art students including a graphic design studio, photography studio and a ceramics studio complete with throwing wheels and kilns
Haberdashers' Monmouth
Design, Fashion, and Textiles – Under the esteemed patronage of Professor Jimmy Choo, giving students access to industry insights
Heathfield School Ascot
The school is nationally famous for its award-winning Art and Design Department and legendary Fashion Show.
Stephen Perse Cambridge
Our renowned Visual Arts Centre is a haven for creativity...with facilities and space that equal anything you'd find at an art college
Truro High School for Girls
students leave Truro High to take up places at the UK's most prestigious arts and fashion colleges
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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