Best Boarding Schools for Outdoor Education
Our shortlist — 12 schools
Ranked by the strength of each school's genuine, evidenced specialism — not by fee or popularity.
St David's College
award-winning extracurricular programme is delivered by an industry-leading outdoor education department
All Hallows Prep
Large on-site Forest School and team building opportunities through outdoor education
Bedales
orchards, woodland and a working farm, bringing nature into daily school life and providing space for outdoor learning and sustainability projects
Bredon
vast outdoor environment enables all pupils to find an area in which to shine; whether that is on the school farm, within the forest school
Christ College Brecon
The Beacon Course adventure programme is a series of progressive and challenging outdoor activities
Giggleswick
cross country routes, a mountain bike track and access to the adjacent Settle Golf Club
Glenalmond College
300 acres of stunning Perthshire countryside which forms a backdrop to the College and an unrivalled environment for outdoor pursuits
King's Ely
The unique Ely Scheme outdoor education programme is part of the core curriculum for all pupils in Year 9
Rydal Penrhos
Outdoor Education: Dry Slope skiing, Indoor and outdoor climbing, Mountain walks and hiking
St Andrew's Prep
St Andrew's offers a unique Woodlands Classroom and Beach School which provide opportunities to complement classroom study with outdoor learning
Wycliffe College & Wycliffe Prep
CCF take part in many activities including Ten Tors, the Brecon Beacons & skiing in Norway
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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