Concord College · Shrewsbury, UK

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Location: Shrewsbury
Recorded age range: 12–20
Education: A-Level · British

About Concord College

A specialist UK international boarding school for ages 13-18 with a published A-Level top-marks record consistently in the national top tier.

Concord College sits on a 73-acre campus near Shrewsbury, with about 580 boarders from 40+ countries. The school is explicitly built around international boarding (no significant UK-day cohort) and academic intensity — its A-Level results regularly rank in the national top 5 of independent schools, with recent destinations including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Edinburgh, Durham and Bristol. Published boarding fee is £21,000/term (£63,000/year inclusive of VAT). Strong fit for academically ambitious international families seeking a UK boarding environment with a tight academic focus and well-supported visa and pastoral logistics for non-UK students.

School life and areas of focus

73-acre Shropshire campus
Top-5 A-Level results nationally year on year
Oxford / Cambridge / Imperial / LSE / UCL pipeline
International boarding 13-18 (40+ countries)
1:7 ratio + 12-student average class
Founded 1949 — dedicated international boarding heritage
Founded 1949 — 77-year history
International boarding sixth-form college (also ages 13-18)
Set on an 80-acre rural campus at Acton Burnell, Shropshire
Consistently among the very top UK schools by A-Level sciences performance
Substantial international boarder population (predominantly East Asian)
BSA member
Founded in 1949
Day and boarding places available
A-Level A*-B*: 63% achieve AAB+
Strong in STEM, Drama, Sport
Strong Oxbridge progression

Education and school life

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Programme type: Boarding school
Curriculum: A-Level, British
Teaching language: English
Campus setting: rural

Subject areas

Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science
Economics
Business Studies
English Literature
History
Geography
Psychology
Art
Sciences (top UK sciences A-Level results)
Modern languages
Music
Drama
Sport
STEM
Outdoor

Listed memberships and accreditations

ISI Excellent rating
British Schools Overseas (BSO)
Cambridge International (CIE)
BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)

Study and progression pathways

Oxbridge
STEM (Imperial Engineering, Cambridge Sciences)
Medicine
UK universities
US Ivy + MIT
Russell Group (Cambridge, Imperial, UCL)
Medical schools
US Ivy League universities
Edinburgh / St Andrews

Academic profile in the catalogue

Catalogue review date: 2026-05-17

Typical class size: 12 · catalogue record
Student / teacher ratio: 1:7 · catalogue record

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Campus, boarding and student community

Catalogue profile

Founded: 1949
Recorded student population: 580
Campus setting: rural
Boarding: Listed in the catalogue
Co-education: Listed as co-educational

School-wide directory record

Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18

School stages: Senior, Sixth Form
Directory age range: 12-20
Student intake: Co-educational
Attendance: Day and boarding
Religious ethos: No religious ethos listed
Headteacher in source record: Dr Michael Truss
Inspectorate: ISI
Total pupils: 547
Boys · number / share: 293 · 53.56%
Girls · number / share: 254 · 46.44%
Pupils receiving SEN support · number / share: 59 · 10.79%
Pupils with an EHC plan · number / share: 0 · 0%

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Recorded examination results

Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18

Qualification: A-level
Results year: 2025
Average grade: A+
Progress score: 0.29 (Above Average)
AAB or higher: 62.50%

Results are for the year shown, separately from the estimated catalogue indicators.

Tuition and costs

Recorded GBP school fees

Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18

GBP directory amounts · period and VAT unverified
Attendance	Recorded range
Day fees	£7,200.00
Boarding fees	£20,588.40

These historical directory amounts are not a confirmed school quotation. The billing period, VAT, academic year and included costs need confirmation from the school.

Catalogue USD figures

Catalogue fee range · USD

$80,000 – $85,000 USD

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Catalogue application window: October 31, 2026
Listed intake: September 2026

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Support recorded in the catalogue

Scholarships or bursaries: Listed; eligibility and availability need confirmation
Visa application support: Listed; confirm what assistance is provided

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Source notes and alternative records

Dated background research is retained below; source descriptions may differ and have not been newly verified by UniCampus.

School background research · 2026-05-31

School background notes

Source record dated 2026-05-31 · Source text retained in English

Concord College was founded in 1949 as an international boarding school on an 80-acre rural campus at Acton Burnell, Shropshire. The school is famously among the very top UK schools by A-Level sciences subject performance — Concord consistently produces some of the highest A-Level A* results in mathematics, the sciences and modern languages of any UK school. The school is co-educational ages 13-18 with a substantial international boarder population (predominantly East Asian — China, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand). The Principal is Neil Hawkins. The school is a member of the Boarding Schools Association.

Founded · source note: 1949
Campus setting · source note: rural
Religious ethos · source note: Non-denominational
School leadership · source note: Neil Hawkins (Principal)
Scholarships · source note: Mentioned in saved research; confirm current terms

Additional subject and programme notes

Sciences (top UK sciences A-Level results)
Mathematics
Modern languages
Music
Drama
Sport

Listed education pathways

Oxbridge
Russell Group (Cambridge, Imperial, UCL)
Medical schools
US Ivy League universities

Memberships and accreditations in the source

BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)

School-life notes

Founded 1949 — 77-year history
International boarding sixth-form college (also ages 13-18)
Set on an 80-acre rural campus at Acton Burnell, Shropshire
Consistently among the very top UK schools by A-Level sciences performance
Substantial international boarder population (predominantly East Asian)
BSA member

Notable alumni listed in the source

Many Concord pupils progress to top UK and US universities

Additional school record · 2026-05-30

Additional saved school information

Source record dated 2026-05-30 · Source text retained in English

Our 73 acre campus is set in beautiful English countryside, and encompasses beautiful green spaces, sports and music facilities and boarding houses as well as classrooms and state of the art laboratories. Concord is dedicated to helping our students to flourish and achieve their (rather considerable) potential. We believe that to do this, they should be surrounded with a physical, emotional and intellectual environment that is ideal for their development.

“Concord College is a very exciting place to be a young person. The beauty and tranquility of its stunning campus in the English countryside provide a perfect backdrop for an international community of like-minded people to study and to grow.”

Concord College sits in the English hamlet of Acton Burnell, complete with black and white cottages, a castle, churchyard, and an ivy-clad post office and shop. Acton Burnell is a 25-minute taxi ride from the medieval town of Shrewsbury which has an impressive array of shops and restaurants as well as easy train links to London and the other major UK cities.

Founded · source note: 1949
Campus setting · source note: rural
Scholarships · source note: Mentioned in saved research; confirm current terms

Additional subject and programme notes

STEM
Drama
Sport
Outdoor

Listed education pathways

Oxbridge
Edinburgh / St Andrews

School-life notes

Founded in 1949
Day and boarding places available
A-Level A*-B*: 63% achieve AAB+
Strong in STEM, Drama, Sport
Strong Oxbridge progression

Notable alumni listed in the source

Law Robert Byrd
West Virginia Don Caruth
Phil Conley
Creigh Deeds
Alexander Harman
Virginia Kahlil Joseph

Schoolscout introduction

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School location

Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18

Recorded address: Acton Burnell Hall, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands, SY5 7PF
Postcode: SY5 7PF

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Questions in the source record

Schoolscout · Source record dated 2026-05-18 · Original English answers

What type of school is Concord College?

Concord College is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 12 to 20, located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire. The school offers education from Senior through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.

How do I apply to Concord College?

Most families apply to Concord College 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect.

What are the fees at Concord College?

Fees for Concord College vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £7,200.

Is Concord College a day or boarding school?

Concord College offers day and boarding options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.

Is Concord College selective?

Concord College may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.

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Catalogue review date: 2026-05-17