Longridge Towers School
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland · TD15 2XQ
AAB+ A-level
15.4%
9–7 GCSE
29.9%
Day fees
£13k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Longridge Towers is a coeducational independent all-through school in Berwick-upon-Tweed with a strong boarding community, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. Positioned as a musical outlier in the UK independent sector, the school emphasises enrichment across all disciplines while maintaining a supportive, all-ability ethos. It attracts families seeking a traditional boarding experience in a rural Scottish Borders setting with international character and strong pastoral care.
- →Exceptional provision and commitment to music education across all year groups
- →Boarding option with strong pastoral support and family-like community
- →All-through entry from age 3, reducing transition pressure
- →International student cohort and cosmopolitan environment in a rural location
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in close-knit, pastoral communities and benefit from boarding structure; families seeking music-rich provision or those relocating internationally; students from overseas seeking UK education with strong safeguarding protocols.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Longridge Towers School
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
TD15 2XQ
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Notable alumni
Sir Alec Douglas-Home
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1963–1964)
James Stobo
CBE DL, prominent business and community leader
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Longridge Towers School?
Day fees at Longridge Towers School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Longridge Towers School?
Longridge Towers School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Longridge Towers School's exam results?
At Longridge Towers School, 15.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 29.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Longridge Towers School a boarding school?
Longridge Towers School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional musical provision and student outcomes despite national trend decline
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding family atmosphere
✓Inclusive ethos welcoming international students and supporting integration
✓Breadth of enrichment (drama, coding, outdoor education) beyond core academics
✓Headship continuity and parental engagement with leadership
Common concerns
!Geographic isolation in Berwick may limit day-pupil catchment and university visit accessibility
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; limited external validation of standards
!Limited transparency on academic results publication and competitive standing
!Boarding fees likely substantial; bursary and scholarship provision details absent from public materials