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Headmaster: Mr P Lee-Smith  Bursar: Anthony Siddall  Admissions: Miss Rachel Scannell - Assistant Head

10 January 2009 - Open Morning 9am    17 January 2009 - Entrance Tests. Pre-registration required    25 April 2009 - Open Morning 9am   
A Word from the Head

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The school is set in a uniquely rural setting in the middle of a town and caters for both boarding and day boys and girls. Close links with the Senior School, which is on an adjacent campus, provides a considerable strength in curriculum planning allowing the school to provide the essential academic and social continuity from 11-16.

The essential pastoral care comes for day pupils from the Form Tutor and for boarders from the dedicated Houseparents who are always on hand for support at every level. Self confidence is increased by participation and a sense of belonging, and the learning of self discipline is a priority throughout the school. Good manners, self respect and consideration for others are continually reinforced, with the school's Christian tradition forming the basis for these personal values.

The central purpose of the Prep School is to provide an appropriate, stimulating and motivating education for all of the pupils suited to their age, needs, aptitude and ability. The school recognises that the pupils are unique individuals; they learn in different ways and at different speeds. This learning process is achieved through understanding and through the air of co-operation that exists with the teaching staff and by their total professional commitment.

With an average class size of under 20 every pupil benefits from a degree of individual attention. With the broad curriculum and varied and considerable range of activities, every boy and girl can develop a wide view of life.

School details

Age range: 7 - 13

Day pupils: 165 boys and 139 girls

Annual day fees: £8,445 - £11,025

Full boarding pupils: 34 boys and 12 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £16,800 - £20,805

Fee notes: Weekly boarding fees are available on request

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 199 boys and 151 girls

Staff numbers: 32 full time and 3 part time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview

Accreditations and affiliations: IAPS

Religious affiliation: Church of England

Teaching languages: English

School facilities
Academic Languages Sport Activities Music Miscellaneous
  • Classics
  • Design technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • English as a foreign or 2nd language
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Cricket
  • Cross-country
  • Fencing
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial arts
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water sports
  • Canoeing
  • Dance
  • Drama productions
  • Riding
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Brass
  • Choir
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
  • Organ
  • Singing
  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • After school club
  • Before school/Breakfast club
  • Particular diets
  • Rail/Airport services
  • School bus service
  • Significant experience of expatriates' children
  • Significant experience of international students
  • Significant experience of services' children
Scholarships

The school offers: Other bursaries, Drama, Academic, Armed forces, Art, Junior school entry, Financial need

Curriculum, exams and 6th form


Special needs

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

School location

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