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It is my strongly held belief that if children are happy they will learn and thrive and by recognising the individual in your child this is much more likely to happen. The happy caring environment here at Chilton enables all children to make the most of their talents, grow in confidence and realise their potential.
Set in and around an imposing 18th Century manor house and 25 acres of grounds, four and a half miles from both Sherborne and Yeovil, Chilton offers an idyllic, safe setting with a strong sense of community and a care and concern for very individual, enabling children to develop into the best possible versions of themselves. Classes are small and results at GCSE are extremely good – 100% 5-14 A*-C grades at GCSE in 2004 and 2005.
Entry may be at any age from 7-16. Admission is by interview (and in-house testing where appropriate) together with full consideration of recent reports.
The Preparatory Department is housed in the newly renovated Carriage House, with boarding facilities in the nearby former stable block 'Woodlands'. An integral part of the Senior (Middle and Upper) School it has its own dedicated staff and facilities and derives further benefit from sharing additional specialist staff and resources with the Senior School, to which pupils transfer at the age of 11. In the Preparatory Department, prep is completed during the school day.
A new boarding house ‘Riverside’, was opened for boys in Years 9 – 11 in 2005 and the stunning senior girls boarding house, 'Mill House' opened in May 2009.
In the Senior School a comprehensive range of academic subjects is followed (including four languages, Classics, Information Technology, CDT, PE and HE) and the broad academic curriculum is complemented by making full use of extramural activities, with pupils enjoying 'enrichment' activities including archery, computing, dance, fencing, horse riding, karate, kick-boxing, outdoor education, swimming, a variety of music and drama, woodcraft and a full range of team games. Fully integrated into the mainstream curriculum of the School is a small Learning Support Department.
At weekends, boarding pupils can choose from a range of activities and outings. Day Scholars have the option to board on an occasional (or regular night) basis. They may also join our outstanding Corps of Drums.
The main strength of the School, in addition to small teaching groups, impressive academic and sporting results and an extremely broad curriculum, is our experience and success at affording each pupil a great deal of individual attention.
The School also operates daily transport to/from Weymouth and Dorchester and Sherborne.
A prospectus may be obtained from the admissions secretary but we would encourage you to come and visit us as this is the only way that you will experience the warmth and 'family atmosphere' of the school.
You would be hard pressed to find a school that offers better value for money.
Age range: 7 - 16
Day pupils: 120 boys and 90 girls
Annual day fees: £7,080 - £9,150
Full boarding pupils: 120 boys and 100 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £14,040 - £18,120
This school offers flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 240 boys and 190 girls
Staff numbers: 25 full time and 29 part time
Method of entry: Interview, This is a non-selective school, Report from previous school, Trial day at school, Taster days
Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, ISA Independent
Religious affiliation: Inter-denominational
Teaching languages: English
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The school offers: Boarding
Exam boards: All GCE exam boards
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 96%100% 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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