Moreton Hall School
Moreton Hall School is a girls boarding and day school in Rhyn, Shropshire, educating pupils aged 1 - 18 and founded in 1913. Boarding fees are £10,125 - £15,299 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 8 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Moreton Hall
The story, ethos and character of Moreton Hall.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Michael Brewer
"We felt that every girl in England should have at least a term in this environment" The Good Schools Guide Moreton Hall is widely regarded as one of the country's most successful girls' schools, recognised not only for consistently high academic achievement but also for its commitment to a broad, all-round education.
This encompasses high-level sport, a strong focus on entrepreneurship, and exceptional opportunities beyond the classroom. Moreton was named Boarding School of the Year by TES in 2021 and the best non-selective school in Shropshire by The Times in 2025.
Moreton Hall is a forward-looking school where academic success and co-curricular achievement are valued equally.
Established in 1913 by the Lloyd-Williams family, Moreton Hall is proud to be one of the UK's highest-achieving independent schools. The school educates girls from ages 3 to 18 and boys from ages 3 to 11, and also offers Moreton Hall Nursery provision for children aged 1 to 4.
Academic excellence, a carefully tailored curriculum, outstanding pastoral care, and an extraordinary range and quality of extra-curricular activities form the cornerstone of a Moreton education. Every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to fulfil her potential.
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Academics at Moreton Hall
What pupils study at Moreton Hall — and where it takes them.
Students are able to tailor their academic programmes to suit their interests, strengths and future university aspirations, without restrictive subject combinations. New students are welcomed at multiple entry points throughout the Senior School, including Year 11, supported by our successful one-year GCSE programme, which allows students to achieve excellent examination outcomes within a focused timeframe.
For international students seeking shorter study experiences, the school offers flexible enrolment options for periods of up to one year. Half-term, one-term and two-term placements are particularly popular, providing an immersive British boarding school experience while maintaining academic continuity.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Almost 100% of Moreton students progress to university, with over 90% securing places at their first-choice Russell Group institutions. Our students consistently gain entry to leading UK and international universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, across a wide range of competitive academic disciplines.
Below is a selection of recent university destinations and degree courses: University of Bristol - History Cardiff University - Dentistry, Medicine Durham University - Anthropology, Mathematics, Classics University of Edinburgh - Combined Honours (Economics & Chinese), International Business with a Language University of Exeter - International Relations with Study Abroad (4-year programme) Hereford College of Arts - Art Foundation Hertford College, University of Oxford - Human Sciences Imperial College London - Mathematics Jesus College, University of Cambridge - Chemical Engineering University of Kent - International Business King's College London - Business Management Lancaster University - Ecology Leeds College of Art - Art Foundation Liverpool John Moores University - IT & Multimedia Computing Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge - Mathematics University of Manchester - Drama, International Management, Management, Science Newcastle University - English Literature, Marketing, Medicine, Zoology University of Nottingham - Architecture, Finance, Accounting & Management Oxford Brookes University - History, History of Art University of Oxford - English Literature University of Sussex - Media & Film Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, Switzerland - Hospitality Management University College London (UCL) - Chemistry with Mathematics, Chemical Engineering University of Warwick - Accounting & Finance These outcomes reflect the school's strong academic , expert university guidance and personalised preparation for competitive degree courses worldwide.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Moreton Hall
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Moreton Hall.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 5, Boys 0, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
ensuring that every pupil feels supported, safe and valued. Each boarding house is led by experienced House Parents and Assistant House Parents, who are present 24 hours a day and provide consistent care, guidance and supervision. Academic is seamlessly integrated into boarding life.
Teaching staff are based in the boarding houses in the evenings, where they supervise prep sessions and enrichment activities, providing structure, encouragement and subject-specific assistance. Every pupil is also supported by a personal tutor, with whom she meets twice weekly.
A genuine home away from home
Moreton Hall offers a safe, supportive, and welcoming boarding environment designed to help international students feel at home while studying in the UK. The school provides a range of well-supervised boarding houses, each with its own character, pastoral team, and sense of community.
Houses are carefully structured by age and stage, ensuring students receive age-appropriate care, independence, and guidance as they progress through the school. All boarding houses offer comfortable accommodation, shared social spaces, and structured daily routines that balance academic study with rest and extracurricular activities.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Moreton Hall admissions
How children join Moreton Hall, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Moreton Hall offers a range of flexible entry options, allowing overseas students to benefit from the Moreton Hall experience at different ages and for varying lengths of stay. Main School Girls aged 4-18 and boys aged 4-11 may join Moreton Hall's main school for short-stay or long-stay programmes.
Comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) is available for students of all ages and levels of English proficiency. For enquiries regarding main school entry, please contact: international@moretonhall. com Summer Courses International students may also join a variety of summer programmes, including the unique Parent and Child Course and a range of bespoke group courses.
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Moreton Hall fees & funding
What Moreton Hall costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Moreton Hall.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Moreton Hall against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
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Moreton Hall location & travel
Where Moreton Hall is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Moreton Hall School, Weston Rhyn, Shropshire, SY11 3EW, England Airport transfer Transfers are charged at roughly £1.50 per per mile. Transfers from Manchester and Liverpool are around £150. Travel time to London by train Less than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1691 773671 Website https://moretonhall.
org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Liverpool John Lennon 47 60 2. Manchester 57 60 3. Birmingham 77 75 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Chirk 1.5 5 2.
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