Bromsgrove School is a IB Diploma school in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom. Founded in 1912. It serves 2,058 students for students aged 2–18. Annual tuition ranges from $14,927 to $69,014 USD.
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Location & getting here
Historic market town with good transport links to Birmingham and Worcester, appealing to families relocating for work; ~30 minutes by train to major cities.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 25 km | ~43 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
| Manchester | 116 km | ~161 min | MAN — Northern gateway; global connections |
| Luton | 126 km | ~174 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are available, though specific details about eligibility criteria and value were not published on the website. Families should contact the admissions team for current scholarship information.
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | £3,918 | £11,754 |
| Years 1-2 | £4,320 | £12,960 |
| Years 3-6 Day | £5,646 | £16,938 |
| Years 3-6 Weekly Boarder | £8,586 | £25,758 |
| Years 3-6 Boarder | £11,772 | £35,316 |
| Years 7-8 Day | £7,320 | £21,960 |
| Years 7-8 Weekly Boarder | £10,398 | £31,194 |
| Years 7-8 Boarder | £14,520 | £43,560 |
| Senior School Day | £8,100 | £24,300 |
| Senior School Weekly Boarder | £12,006 | £36,018 |
| Senior School Boarder | £18,114 | £54,342 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Examinations | Per year | £500 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (6 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Bromsgrove School is a private coeducational boarding school in the United Kingdom authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since 2008. The school provides mixed boarding facilities and offers a wide range of academic subjects at the IB level, serving students across multiple disciplines.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (age 2+) | Informal trial morning with prospective year group; informal assessment | By arrangement | By arrangement with Admissions |
| Reception (Pre-Prep, age 4+) | Informal trial morning; informal assessment; formal assessment if progressing to Year 3 | By arrangement | By arrangement with Admissions |
| Year 3 (Prep, age 7+) | Online CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) + Creative Writing (30 minutes) | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Before examination date |
| Year 4 (Prep, age 8+) | Online CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) + Creative Writing (30 minutes) | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Before examination date |
| Year 5 (Prep, age 9+) | Online CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) + Creative Writing (45 minutes) | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Before examination date |
| Year 6 (Prep, age 10+) | Online CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) + Creative Writing (45 minutes) | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Before examination date |
| Year 7 / 11+ (Senior, age 11) | Online CAT4 (taken at home before exam day) + English tests + Creative Writing (on exam day at school) | Friday 28 November 2025 | Before examination date |
| Year 8 (Prep, age 12+) | Online CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test) + Creative Writing (45 minutes) | Saturday 10 January 2026 | Before examination date |
| Year 9 / 13+ (Senior, age 13) | Online CAT4 (taken at home before exam day) + English tests + Creative Writing (on exam day at school); Common Entrance also accepted | Friday 28 November 2025 | Before examination date |
| Sixth Form (age 16, from UK schools) | Interview with Headmaster based on GCSE results (minimum average grade 6; grade 7+ in subjects to be studied; IB candidates need ~grade 7.5–8) | During Year 11 / following GCSE results | Registration form required; no entrance exam for UK applicants |
How to apply
- Contact Admissions ([email protected] or 01527 579679) and arrange individual visit or attend Open Morning
- Complete online registration form via school portal and pay non-refundable registration fee (£120 day place or £240 boarding place)
- Sit entrance examination(s) on the scheduled date for your entry point
- School requests confidential report from current school
- Place offered based on examination performance (Sixth Form: based on GCSE results and interview)
- Confirm acceptance of place within 21 days and pay acceptance deposit (£500 day/Forces boarder; £3,000 EU boarder; £12,095 non-EU boarder; deposits refunded after final fees settled)
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Non-refundable registration fee (£120 for day place or £240 for boarding place)
- Passport of applicant
- Parents' passports if not UK passport holders
- Recent school or nursery report (examples of child's work may be requested)
Open events
- Pre-Preparatory School Open Mornings: Saturday 27 September 2025, Saturday 24 January 2026, Saturday 6 June 2026
- Preparatory School Open Mornings: Saturday 20 September 2025, Saturday 9 May 2026
- Senior School 13+ Entry Open Morning: Saturday 11 October 2025
- Sixth Form Entry Open Morning: Saturday 11 October 2025
- Scholarship Pathways Information Morning (11+ & 13+ candidates): Saturday 8 November 2025
- Individual visits by appointment with Visits Co-ordinator (Miss Hannah Steer, ext 383, [email protected])
Scholarships: Extensive scholarship programme: Scholarship Pathway Programmes at 11+ and 13+ in Academic, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Sport (honorary status, no fee remission, dedicated support provided); Sixth Form Scholarships at 16+ in same five disciplines (highly competitive, exceptional ability required); Foundation Scholarships at 13+ (max 50% day fee, means-tested, local preference); Old Bromsgrovian means-tested bursary; and means-tested bursaries at all entry points (currently prioritising families affected by VAT on school fees).
Admissions contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: 01527 579679 | Visits Co-ordinator: Miss Hannah Steer, ext 383, [email protected]
Comprehensive admissions documentation. Main intake points emphasised are Nursery, Reception, Year 7 (11+), Year 9 (13+), and Sixth Form; school also accepts pupils in Years 3–6 and 8 subject to availability. International applicants must apply through registered educational agents. Taster days available for Prep boarding and Pre-Prep applicants. Alternative examination dates may be offered at Assistant Head's discretion.
Why Families Choose
Ranked 5th in the UK for sport, competing in 26 different sports with 293 activity options. Specialist programmes include a Tennis Academy, Swim Academy, and Racing Car Engineering. The 2025 IB cohort achieved an average score of 39.81 points. Boarding community of 600 students from 75 nationalities. 90% of Upper Sixth gained their first-choice university place. No exeat weekends with a full weekend programme.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior Day | GBP 24,300~$ 30,759 |
| Years 3-6 Day | GBP 16,938~$ 21,441 |
| Years 7-8 Day | GBP 21,960~$ 27,797 |
| Reception (Day) | GBP 11,754~$ 14,878 |
| Years 1-2 (Day) | GBP 12,960~$ 16,405 |
| Senior Full Boarder | GBP 54,342~$ 68,787 |
| Senior Weekly Boarder | GBP 36,018~$ 45,592 |
| Years 3-6 Full Boarder | GBP 35,316~$ 44,704 |
| Years 7-8 Full Boarder | GBP 43,560~$ 55,139 |
| Years 3-6 Weekly Boarder | GBP 25,758~$ 32,605 |
| Years 7-8 Weekly Boarder | GBP 31,194~$ 39,486 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £11,754 - 54,342. Application fee: $152.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a registration form with the registration fee (GBP 120 for day, GBP 240 for boarding). 2. Provide a current school report. 3. Complete CAT4 testing. 4. International applicants take the Oxford Online English test. 5. Attend an interview in person or online. 6. Day pupils sit entrance examinations; Prep School pupils transfer automatically to Senior School subject to satisfactory performance. 7. Taster days and short-term boarding stays are available.
Admissions Details
Boarding Life
Single-sex boarding houses for boys and girls across the school, with a co-educational Sixth Form house. All Senior School boarding is en suite. The Prep School has its own dedicated boarding house. A five-year rolling refurbishment programme maintains facilities. Residential staff are present in each house.
Boarding available from age 7 with around 600 boarders. Single-sex boarding houses for boys and girls, with a co-educational house in the Sixth Form. All Senior School boarding accommodation is en suite. The Prep School has a dedicated boarding house for students aged 7 to 13. A five-year rolling refurbishment programme keeps facilities up to date. No exeat weekends; a full activities programme runs every weekend.
School Day
The school day includes lessons, activities, and sports sessions. Saturday activities are included in the fee and form part of the weekly programme. There are no exeat weekends, and a full programme of weekend activities runs for boarders.
Student Life
Boarders are assigned to single-sex boarding houses, each with residential staff. A co-educational house is available in the Sixth Form. The house system fosters a sense of belonging and healthy competition between groups.
Meals are prepared on site with modern dining facilities. Boarders receive all meals as part of their fees, and day pupils have lunch included. The school caters to a range of dietary requirements reflecting its internationally diverse community.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has a boarders' clinic with residential nurses and a doctor available on site. Personal tutors provide a first line of pastoral support. A busy activities programme and strong house system aim to support student wellbeing.
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Church of England