Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="649" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/01/Warwick-Prep-Jan-2025-Navy-Studios-School-Photography-143of249-1000x649.jpg" alt="Warwick Prep" class="wp-image-63561" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/01/Warwick-Prep-Jan-2025-Navy-Studios-School-Photography-143of249-1000x649.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/01/Warwick-Prep-Jan-2025-Navy-Studios-School-Photography-143of249-800x519.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/01/Warwick-Prep-Jan-2025-Navy-Studios-School-Photography-143of249-768x498.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2024/01/Warwick-Prep-Jan-2025-Navy-Studios-School-Photography-143of249.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Warwick Prep School, Warwick</figcaption></figure>



<p>Ready to start thinking about where to next on the academic adventure? Here’s a round-up of some of the best independent schools in and around Warwickshire and the West Midlands with upcoming open days. Scroll on to find your perfect match, clicking on the links to read our reviews.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwickshire">WARWICKSHIRE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Rugby-School--1000x667.jpg" alt="Rugby School" class="wp-image-63876" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Rugby-School--1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Rugby-School--800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Rugby-School--768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Rugby-School-.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rugby School</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rugby-school-rugby-sun-13-sept-for-16-2026-entry-tue-7-oct-13-sat-15-nov-13-boarding"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/review-rugby-school-rugby/">Rugby School</a>, Rugby, Sun 13 Sept (for 16+ 2026 entry) Tue 7 Oct (13+), Sat 15 Nov (13+ Boarding)</h2>



<p>A co-ed day and boarding school set in a punchy 400 acres for children aged 13-18 years old. It has a long held a reputation as one of the UK’s most prestigious schools and is famous as the birthplace of rugby &#8211; the sport. A number of open events are full with waiting lists. For local parents there is a 13+ Day Open Evening on 7 Oct, plus a 16+ Open Day for 2026 entry on 13 Sept and 13+ Boarding Open Day on 15 Nov. To see all open events and make enquiries visit <a href="https://www.rugbyschool.co.uk/admissions/open-days-and-visits/">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwick-prep-warwick-sat-20-sept"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/national-school-reviews/warwick-prep-school-warwick-review/">Warwick Prep</a>, Warwick, Sat 20 Sept</h2>



<p>Set on the spacious 55-acre Warwick Schools Foundation campus, this creative, high-achieving and sought-after day school for boys aged 3-7 and girls aged 3-11, offers the start of an all-through educational experience. Book for the Open Morning <a href="https://www.warwickprep.com/admissions/open-events">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwick-senior-school-warwick-sat-27-sept-and-thurs-9-oct-sixth-form"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/trending/warwick-senior-school-warwickshire-review/">Warwick Senior School</a>, Warwick Sat 27 Sept and Thurs 9 Oct (Sixth Form)</h2>



<p>Book <a href="https://www.warwickschool.org/key-dates/september-open-morning">here</a> to visit the Open Morning of this top selective independent senior day and boarding school for boys aged 11-18 in the lovely historic market town of Warwick. You&#8217;ll also get a chance meet the school&#8217;s Head Master Mr James Barker. For the Sixth Form Open Evening explore the Shared Sixth Form Centre with King&#8217;s High, the outstanding facilities and grounds, and find out about subject choices. Register <a href="https://www.warwickschool.org/key-dates/sixth-form-open">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bilton-grange-rugby-sat-4-oct"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bilton-grange-prep-school-rugby/">Bilton Grange</a>, Rugby, Sat 4 Oct</h2>



<p>This happy and family-orientated co-ed boarding and day prep school is part of the Rugby School Group. Book <a href="https://www.biltongrange.co.uk/admissions/open-days/">here</a> for the Whole School Open Day to explore Pre-Prep and Prep School. You&#8217;ll also be able to see the brand new boarding house, Earle House &#8211; and try the helter skelter! </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/03/20-1000x667.jpg" alt="Warwick School" class="wp-image-61418" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/03/20-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/03/20-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/03/20-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/03/20.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Warwick School</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-kingsley-school-leamington-spa-wed-8-oct-sixth-form"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/the-kingsley-school-leamington-spa-3/">The Kingsley School</a>, Leamington Spa, Wed 8 Oct (Sixth Form)</h2>



<p>This small 140-year-old, academically selective all though day school in the heart of pretty Leamington is known locally for being caring and high-achieving. It’s Prep is co-ed and the Senior School and Sixth Form are following suit from Sept 2025. Booking is now open for the Sixth Form Open Evening <a href="https://www.thekingsleyschool.co.uk/open-events/">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-king-s-high-warwick-thurs-9-oct-sixth-form"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/kings-high-warwick-2/">King’s High</a>, Warwick, Thurs 9 Oct (Sixth Form)</h2>



<p>A top senior school for girls known for its forward-thinking, future-inspired curriculum and a culture of wellbeing. Part of Warwick Schools Foundation, King&#8217;s moved from its historic former home in Warwick town centre into a state-of-the-art new building school on campus. Shortlisted for Regional Independent School of the Year in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2025. Book <a href="https://www.kingshighwarwick.co.uk/events">here</a> for the Sixth Form Subject Choices Evening.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwick-junior-school-warwick-sat-8-nov"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/warwick-junior-school-warwick/">Warwick Junior School</a>, Warwick, Sat 8 Nov</h2>



<p>Set on the 50-acre site of one of Britain’s oldest schools, there’s nothing stuck in the past about this warm, nurturing and creative day school for boys aged 7 to 11 in beautiful Warwick. To register for the Open Morning visit <a href="https://www.warwickschool.org/key-dates/open-morning-on-saturday-8-november">here</a>. You&#8217;ll get to meet Mr John Bond, the Head Master, go on a guided tour to see the outstanding facilities, discover all the cocurricular clubs/activities on offer and learn about the curriculum.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-west-midlands">WEST MIDLANDS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Tettenhall-College-1000x667.jpg" alt="Student playing rugby at Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton" class="wp-image-63883" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Tettenhall-College-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Tettenhall-College-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Tettenhall-College-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Tettenhall-College.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tettenhall College</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tettenhall-college-wolverhampton-sat-20-sept-whole-school"><a href="An%20academically%20inclusive%20co-ed%20day%20and%20boarding%20school%20set%20in%20the%20heart%20of%20pretty%20Tettenhall.%20Pastorally%20and%20academically%20strong%20for%20ages%202-18%20years%20old.">Tettenhall College</a>, Wolverhampton, Sat 20 Sept (Whole School)</h2>



<p>Book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk/event/openday/">here</a> for the Whole School Open Day, starting at 9.30am, for this academically inclusive co-ed day and boarding school set in the heart of pretty Tettenhall. Pastorally and academically strong for ages two to 18-years-old. There will be art attack sessions, maths mastery, a magical woodland trail and creative writing workshops for the youngest visitors. For those looking at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk/senior-school/">Senior School</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk/sixth-form/">Sixth Form</a>, there will be ‘taster’ lessons with parents, plus performing arts &amp; music experiences and hands on sports opportunities</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hallfield-school-edgbaston-birmingham-sat-27-sept"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/school-reviews-honest-hallfield-school-edgbaston/">Hallfield School</a>, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Sat 27 Sept</h2>



<p>This co-ed Prep school on a 22-acre campus for babies aged three months up to children aged 13 has a long-standing academic reputation. It’s putting pastoral care front and centre and has excellent wraparound services to boot. Book <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/84989">here</a> for the Open Morning, places are limited.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1.jpg" alt="Hallfield School, Edgbaston, Birmingham" class="wp-image-63884" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/warks/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2025/09/Untitled-design-856-1-1-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hallfield School</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-edgbaston-high-school-birmingham-20-sept-pre-prep-amp-prep-senior-school-and-sixth-form-2-oct-sixth-form-7-nov-pre-pre-amp-prep-school-in-action"><a href="https://warks.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/school-reviews-honest-edgbaston-high-school-birmingham/">Edgbaston High School</a>, Birmingham, 20 Sept (Pre-Prep &amp; Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form), 2 Oct (Sixth Form), 7 Nov (Pre-Pre &amp; Prep &#8216;School in Action&#8217;)</h2>



<p>In the leafy suburbs of Edgbaston stands this imposing glass-fronted school, set in a bijou 14 acres. The oldest independent day girls’ school in the city has its pre-school, prep and senior schools all in different buildings. The selective senior school also houses a sixth form. Edgbaston High takes pupils from two-and-a-half&nbsp;to 18 and currently has a cohort of 880, mostly from the local area.&nbsp;Each separate school has an Open Morning from 9.30am-12noon. Register <a href="https://www.edgbastonhigh.co.uk/open-days-visits">here</a>.</p>


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