For the past 19 years, the Tatler Schools Guide has provided the definitive and impartial lowdown on the leading independent schools in the UK. Hundreds of visits, interviews and questionnaires later, the guide is curated establishing 250 of the finest schools in the nation – but the question is who from this already elite bunch comes out on top?
Only the Tatler Schools Awards can decide, with nominations from a variety of sources, including public votes. From this the winners are handpicked from a carefully created shortlist, overseen by our expert panel. After a couple of years hosting the awards virtually, head teachers, editors and researchers rubbed shoulders last night at The Langham to celebrate the 2023 guide and award winners. Discover who took home prizes below...
Best Prep School
The best prep school in the land.
WINNER - Abberley Hall
Elstree
Perrott Hill
Papplewick
Mowden Hall
Best Public School
The best public school in the land.
WINNER - Stowe
Radley
Sherborne
Blundell's
Fettes
Best Prep Head
For the head of a prep school who goes above and beyond.
WINNER - John Floyd, Bruern Abbey
Fr Simon Everson, Farleigh
Gavin Taylor, Lockers Park
Tom Dawson, Sunningdale
Nina Kingsmill Moore, Glendower
Best Public Head
For the head of a public school who goes above and beyond.
WINNER - Richard Cairns, Brighton College
Emma McKendrick, Downe House
Nicola Huggett, Cheltenham College
Naheed Bardai, UWC
Samantha Price, Benenden
Lifetime Achievement
For the member of staff who has dedicated their life to a school.
WINNER - Viv Farnell, Beeston
Phillip Evitt, Highfield & Brookham
Andrew Halls, King's College Wimbledon
James Christie, Twyford School
Robert Lankester, Maidwell Hall
Unsung Hero
Not all heroes wear capes. This award celebrates someone who may work behind the scenes, but who is totally invaluable to a school.
WINNER - Kenny Pope, Cargilfield. Groundsman
Pietro Venesiani, Queen’s College London. Senior Caretaker
Aicha Halli, Bedales. Catering Staff
Tony Plowman 'PC', Cothill House. Woodwork
Alison Bridge, Ludgrove. Matron
Eco Warrior
For the school that has gone green and champions environmentally-friendly initiatives.
WINNER - Eastbourne College
Notting Hill Prep
Putney High
Caterham
Belhaven Hill
