Ardingly College

An academically selective IB and A-Level school, where every child thrives, located just 45 minutes from London.

1858 founded

Co-ed

IB, A-Level, GCSE, 1 Year GCSE / Pre-IB

638 students

52% boarders

30% international students

£ 15474 per term (circa)

Rural

"We prepare our students to be World Ready"

Not every child excels at everything but every child excels at something. This is the mantra of Ardingly College and the school prides itself on identifying a students strengths and growing that student to reach their potential. Not just academically strong but pastorally superb with a strong boarding cohort and a very friendly and supportive environment. A beautiful campus with over 230 acres in the Sussex countryside. Truly co-ed with a good split of boys and girls.

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Academic

In the Senior School pupils design their academic programme to suit their abilities and interests whilst studying core subjects of Maths, English and Science. Pre-IB is also offered. In the Sixth Form there is a choice of A level, IB or BTEC. The academic results are excellent across the board. The IB Diploma students achieved an average of 38.6 points in 2020.

Ardingly College - Pupil raises hand during science lesson.

Extra Curriculum

Sport, music, art and Drama feature highly in the lives of pupils at Ardingly College. There is an extensive enrichment programme offering a wide variety of activities enabling students to discover academic passions, fulfil interests, and develop creative or sporting talents.

Ardingly offers an Elite Hockey and Football Programme for boy footballers and girl hockey players. Talented students benefit from a personal programme supported by top coaching.

Ardingly School - Students in football practice

Playing School Hockey in the UK

1/28/2025 - 4 min. to read

Hockey holds a special place at British boarding schools, with dedicated training sessions and competitive matches that allow students to grow and excel in the sport.

The International Baccalaureate and the UK IB Boarding Schools

9/18/2024 - 2 min. to read

IB - Insights to the international qualification, including a 2024-23 and 2022-23 ranking of British IB boarding schools from our IB-expert Nigel Paddock

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