UK Boarding School Update – Keeping You in the Loop

A lot has been happening in the education world. UK – with the introduction of the 20% VAT in the UK and our unique economic situation in Nigeria, this is no doubt impacting some UK-bound students significantly in terms of affordability. Sad to say that a handful of the UK schools have caved in under financial strain and have had to shut down. Some have also changed management as shown below. At ALTS Education, we owe it to our students and parents to keep you in the loop and updated on the news in the education circuit.

Please note that there are over 500 boarding schools in the UK, our main goal at ALTS is ensuring that Nigerians that have chosen to study abroad are choosing the right and most suitable school. We are a Nigerian organization looking after the interests of Nigerians!

Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have been affected directly or indirectly by the below information and you need help with finding alternatives or transitions into new schools. At ALTS Education, we work in the best interest of the students and will always do right by you.

Schools That Have Closed.

The following schools have officially shut down, primarily due to financial pressure (including the new 20% VAT on fees):

Padworth School – Closed
Bishopstrow College (Inspiring Futures Education Group) – Closed
Mount St Mary & Barlborough Hall School – Closed
The Royal School, Haslemere – Closed
Queen Margaret’s School for Girls, North Yorkshire – Closed
Bedstone College – Closed
Fulneck School – Closed

Schools with new Management or Name Changes

Glenalmond College (Scotland). Taken over by 35 Education, a UK-based education group. Glenalmond Group is now under new leadership.

Harrogate Ladies’ College

Will be renamed Duchy College, Harrogate in September 2026.

Transitioning to a co-ed school starting with year 7 & year 12.

Box Hill School – RGS Surrey Hills (new name)

Merged with Reigate Grammar School – Now known as RGS Surrey Hills

Malvern St. James – Transitioning to a co-ed school, starting with year 12.

ALTS Education

Choosing the right school from all perspectives can seem daunting to both students and parents. It can appear even more complex when a student is looking to study abroad, in a different country!

ALTS Education, through our relationships with the schools, colleges and universities abroad and the time invested in getting to know the schools and universities, both physically; through visits and understanding of their ethos, curriculum and admission requirements, are able to provide holistic and expert advice to students and parents.

Every student is one-of-a-kind, and their needs, requirements and course of study are unique!

How do families know at the outset of the search process which school is right for them? That’s where educational consultants come in.

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