First held in 2018, BSA’s annual awards stand to acknowledge the remarkable achievements, dedication, and hard work of schools and individuals within the boarding sector.
The awards showcase and celebrate the very best in boarding, highlighting the people, schools, and initiatives that go the extra mile to support pupils and the wider boarding community. Categories celebrate all aspects of boarding life – from pastoral care and pupil wellbeing to innovation, leadership, and community engagement- shining a light on the dedication and creativity that make boarding such a unique and transformative experience. By celebrating these achievements, the awards not only honour individual and collective success but also share best practice and inspire continued improvement across the sector.
Interested in entering the 2026 awards?
The BSA Supporting Excellence Awards for 2026 will open for entries in January. If you have any questions about the awards, please get in touch via bsa@boarding.org.uk.
2025
Award Winners
Best Community Work via BSA ‘On Board’ Initiative Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Wellington School
FINALISTS: Abbey College, Cambridge and Tonbridge School
Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment Award sponsored by Witley Jones
WINNER: Rochester Independent College
FINALISTS: Bredon School, Handcross Park School and Sevenoaks School
Boarding Innovation Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Thomas Adams School
FINALISTS: Earlscliffe and TASIS The American School in England
Sustainability in Boarding Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Tonbridge School
FINALISTS: Kingsley School, Devon and Wellington School
Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiative Award sponsored by Yes We Can Youth Clinics
WINNER: Culford School
FINALISTS: ACS International School, Cobham and Queen Anne’s School
Supporting Junior Boarders Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Dauntsey’s School
FINALISTS: Milton Abbey School, Queenswood School and Summer Fields School
Supporting International Boarders Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Earlscliffe
FINALISTS: Abbey College, Cambridge and Scott Webster, DLD College, London
Supporting International Boarders Award – Guardians and Agents sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Elite Anglo-Chinese Services
FINALISTS: ApplyEasyPro and International Student Guardianship, Ireland Ltd
International School of the Year Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Marlborough College, Malaysia
FINALISTS: Jerudong International School and Swiss International School, Dubai
Belonging and Inclusion Initiative Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Charterhouse
FINALISTS: Cheltenham College, Villiers School and Wellington College
Best Artwork Project Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Tamara E, Heathfield School
FINALISTS: Nicole Tan, Bootham School and Andy Wu, St Joseph’s College
Khadija Saye Photography Award sponsored by Schoolblazer
WINNER: Lorenzo Yang, Rochester Independent College
FINALISTS: Kinan Solh, Charterhouse, Wang Jyun Siang (Jeff), Concord College and Anna Kristofa, DLD College
2024
Award Winners
A massive congratulations to our 2024 BSA Supporting Excellence Award winners:
Best Community Work via BSA ‘On Board’ Initiative Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: St Leonards
HIGHLY COMMENDED: New Hall School and Wellington School
Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment Award (sponsored by Witley Jones)
WINNER: Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jerudong International School and Mount Kelly
Boarding Innovation Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Port Regis
HIGHLY COMMENDED: St Mary’s Cambridge and St Swithun’s School
*NEW* Sustainability in Boarding Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Sherborne Girls
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Clifton College and Strathallan School
Wellbeing & Mental Health Initiative Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Trent College
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Queen Anne’s and Slindon College
Supporting Junior Boarders Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Godstowe Prep School
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lockers Park Prep School and The International School Bangalore (TISB)
Supporting International Boarders Award (sponsored by Password)
WINNER: Wycombe Abbey School, Changzhou
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Abbey College, Cambridge
*NEW* Supporting International Boarders Award – Guardians and Agents (sponsored by Password)
WINNER: The Guardian Family Network LTD
HIGHLY COMMENDED: PJL Guardians and One School
International School of the Year Award (sponsored by i-DAT)
WINNER: The International School, Bangalore (TISB)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Amadeus International School, Vienna
Belonging and Inclusion Initiative Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Perrott Hill
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Millfield School and Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
Best New Artwork Project (sponsored by Shelleys the Printers)
WINNER: Gordonstoun (Ruby Mitcham, Year 11)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Royal Hospital School (Niece Year 12 and Ovie Year 11) and Heathfield School (Ella)
Khadija Saye Photography Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Malvern College
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wellington School
*NEW* Emma Pattison Award for Compassionate Leadership (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Charlotte Avery, St Mary’s School, Cambridge and Dr Caroline Pascoe, The International School, Bangalore (TISB)
2023
Award Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 BSA Supporting Excellence Awards:
Best Community Work via BSA ‘On Board’ Initiative Award (sponsored by Chartwells)
WINNER: Wellington College
Highly commended: ACS International School, Cobham and Sedbergh School
Boarding House Extension or Refurbishment Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Aiglon College, Switzerland
Highly commended: Bromsgrove International School, Thailand and Shebbear College
Boarding Innovation Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Strathallan School
St George’s International School, Switzerland and St Mary’s Cambridge
Stephen Winkley Award (sponsored by Chartwells)
WINNER: Tom Murray, Port Regis
Highly commended: Kate Scott, Chetham’s School of Music
Supporting International Boarders Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Sedbergh School
Highly commended: Academic Families and St Peter’s International School, Portugal
Supporting Junior Boarders Award (sponsored by Chartwells)
WINNER: Repton Prep School
Highly commended: Cottesmore School and Junior King’s School, Canterbury
Wellbeing & Mental Health Initiative Award (sponsored by Chartwells)
WINNER: Canford School
Highly commended: DLD College, London, Haileybury and Woodstock School, India
Best Artwork Project Award (sponsored by Shelleys)
WINNER: Mwangi Mungai, Malvern College
Highly commended: Sofi Fateh, Aiglon College, Switzerland, Anastasiia Tian, Badminton School, Henry Yang, Dulwich College and Ayse Naz, Repton School
Khadija Saye Photography Award (named in honour of the former Rugby School boarding pupil and respected international photographer, who tragically died in the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017):
WINNER: Sophie Watson, Gordonstoun School
Highly commended: Jennifer Mobbs, Gordonstoun School and Ella Martin, King’s Ely
Boarding Research Award (sponsored by Chartwells and presented by the BSA Foundation)
WINNER: St Leonards, St Andrews, Fife
INDEX (Inclusion and Diversity Excellence) Initiative Award (sponsored by Chartwells)
WINNER: Gordonstoun School
International School of the Year Award (sponsored by iDAT)
WINNER: Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, Malaysia
Most Original Activity During National Boarding Week Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
WINNER: Denstone College
Working with Vulnerable Children Award (sponsored by Schoolblazer)
