Merton House School

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Principal: Mr Sean G White, MA BA AdDipEd CertEd FRSA

A Word from the Head

Merton House School is an independent preparatory school, catering for the needs of children aged 2½ -11. The School is housed in a Grade II listed building in a quiet residential area, close to the centre of the City of Chester.

At Merton House School the majority of our pupils are destined to sit entrance examinations to senior schools at the age of eleven. Preparation for these examinations begins in the Infant department. We believe strongly that a child’s education should be broad, balanced, challenging, well structured and interesting. Our children reach the required standard in English, Mathematics and Reasoning without sacrificing creativity and enjoyment.

At Merton House every child is important and we appreciate our children for their individual qualities. Children’s needs are diverse, and providing for them is part of our school’s culture. High academic standards set for all pupils are balanced by encouraging each child to make the most of his or her abilities. Equally important is the development of each child’s character. Imaginations are stimulated, a sense of fun nurtured and good manners and a sense of self-discipline fostered.

The ICT curriculum at Merton House acknowledges the growing presence of computing and ICT in all stages of education and beyond into the workplace. We believe that by establishing many of these vital skills and routines at an earlier age the students at Merton House will have a significant advantage. Our ICT facilities are expanding with new technology as it arrives in the market place. Each classroom has its own computer linked into the school’s wireless broadband network. The children’s ICT lessons take place in the dedicated computer suite.

Another area of specialism is swimming. Every child from Form 1 upwards swims once a week throughout the year. We compete regularly in galas against local schools with great success. For the last eight years we have qualified for the finals of the English Schools Swimming Competition and have sent a team to compete in Sheffield. We have always finished in the top twenty small schools in England and Wales and last year won the category.

After-school clubs are provided every evening and some lunchtimes. Activities include technology, art, music, tennis, football, netball, drama, French, Spanish and choir.

At Merton House School we are ambitious for our pupils in all aspects of their school lives. We strive to see them fulfil their potential, contribute to school life and develop as people sharing concern for others, good manners and a sense of social responsibility.

Age range: 3 - 13

Day pupils: 61 boys and 56 girls

Annual day fees: £6,500 - £7,100

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 61 boys and 56 girls

Staff numbers: 14 full time and 17 part time

Method of entry: References, Registration, Taster days

Accreditations and affiliations: CReSTeD Dyslexia Unit (DU), IIP/IiP

Religious affiliation: All denominations welcome, Christian

Teaching languages: English

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Painting/Sculpture	English as a foreign or 2nd language French Spanish	Cricket Cross-country Hockey Netball Rugby Soccer Swimming Tennis	Cycling Dance Drama productions Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Skiing	Choir Keyboard Percussion Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Before school/Breakfast club Particular diets Significant experience of gifted children Significant experience of international students Significant experience of services' children

The school offers: Other bursaries, Academic, Art, Siblings, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Delicate/Medical Conditions

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