d'Overbroeck's College

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Joint Principals: S Cohen, BSc and Dr R Knowles, MA DPhil Bursar: J Giles Admissions: Bridget Norton - Registrar

A Word from the Head

The d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form specialises in AS and A Levels. We have over 200 students studying with us. Approximately half are boarding, and half live in the local area.

After GCSEs many students are looking for a different type of environment to school and we provide an invaluable stepping-stone to university. We are co-educational, we teach in small classes (maximum 10 in a group) and provide a very high level of pastoral support. Every student has a Director of Studies to advise them throughout their time with us including university applications. Our teachers are A level specialists and skilled communicators as well as subject experts.

d’Overbroeck’s provides students with tremendous opportunities at sixth form, offering new subjects (there are nearly 40 to choose from in almost any combination), new teaching approaches and new activities. By treating each student as an individual and by encouraging, guiding and working closely with them, we get the best out of each person. Nearly all the students studying with us join us for sixth form from other schools, creating a freshness and dynamic feel to the College. We have a fascinating mix of skills, talents and interests that combine to create a stimulating and enriching learning environment. The fact that we are a dedicated Independent Sixth Form means we can create an environment that is appropriate to this age group, which encourages curiosity, rewards effort and endeavour and builds confidence.

The results are outstanding, with 55% of our A level entries gaining a grade A last summer, 29% of students gaining A grades in all of their subjects and 11% of our Upper Sixth students taking up places at Oxford University and Cambridge University in September 2006. As well as their studies, students can participate in a number of sports, music, arts and extra-curricular activities that contribute to a fulfilling sixth form experience. Around 30 extra-curricular activities are available each week. By giving students greater independence and helping make sure they use it productively, by helping students realise and use their talents to the full, by supporting them throughout and by teaching them well, we provide students with the skills they need for university and beyond.

Oxford is a truly student-oriented city with plenty of activities, both social and cultural. It is a beautiful and safe city in which to study, providing an historic but modern environment in which to learn.

Leckford Place School (part of d’Overbroeck’s College) is Oxford’s new independent school for boys and girls age 11 to 16. Based on a separate site in North Oxford from the sixth form, this day school combines the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care with a strong emphasis on ethical values and a sense of community. The class size is a maximum of 15 and entry is at age 11+ and 13+. For more information about Leckford Place School telephone 01865 302620.

Age range: 11 - 19

Day pupils: 137 boys and 75 girls

Annual day fees: £16,185 - £16,185

Full boarding pupils: 82 boys and 69 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £21,435 - £24,255

This school does not offer flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 219 boys and 144 girls, including 125 boys and 103 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 42 full time and 44 part time

Method of entry: Boarding is for the 6th form only, GCSE results, Interview, Please apply to school, Report from previous school

Accreditations and affiliations: SHMIS, ISA Independent, AEGIS

Religious affiliation: Non-denominational

Teaching languages: English

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Drama/Theatre Economics Electronics Environmental studies Government/Politics Law Media/Film studies Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Photography Psychology	Ancient Greek Arabic Chinese Dutch English English as foreign/2nd language French German Greek Italian Japanese Latin Portuguese Russian Spanish	Aerobics Badminton Basketball Cricket Fencing Golf Gymnastics Hockey Lacrosse Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Soccer Squash Swimming Table tennis Tennis	Chess Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Public speaking/Debating Riding Rowing Sailing Skiing	Band/Orchestra Brass Guitar Keyboard Singing Strings Woodwind	After school club Particular diets Rail/Airport services Significant experience of diplomatic corps' children Significant experience of expatriates' children Significant experience of gifted children Significant experience of international students Significant experience of services' children

The school offers: Other bursaries, Drama, Academic, Art, Siblings, Music, Financial need, Other scholarships, 6th Form, Science, Means tested scholarships

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: All GCE exam boards

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 90.5%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
40 courses are offered for age 18 exams
92.5% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

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

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