ACCESSIBLE:
20 mins from Bath
75 minutes from Heathrow airport
Students can go out to local towns
NATIONALITIES:
82% British students (42% of the senior school board)
Students from 12-16 countries
Carefully controlled numbers from different language groups
Full boarding programme with no exeat weekends
Opportunities to ‘stay and study’ at half term
PROGRESSIONS:
100% pass rate 2016 at GCSE for all expat and international students
2017: at GCSE 48% A* or A (UK average = 13%)
2017: 69% A* - C at A Level, 48% A* - B
Recently acclaimed as no. 1 of 7 top schools in the UK for STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths –Private Schools Magazine, June 2017.
LEAVERS’ Destinations 2016 - 17:
Medicine: Cardiff University
Chemical Physics: Bristol University
Modern Languages: Durham University
Geography: Royal Holloway & Queen’s University Belfast
Engineering: University of Warwick
Exercise & Sports Science: University of Exeter
Modern Languages : Bath University
Early Years Development & Learning: Norland
Surveying: Hong Kong University
Acting & Musical Theatre: LIPA
Biology: Glasgow University & Bath University
Game Art: Plymouth College of Art
Fashion & Textile Design: Southampton University
International Management: Manchester University
Criminology & Criminal Justice: Portsmouth University
Equine & Veterinary Bioscience: Aberystwyth University
FEEDBACKS:
“Children are offered challenging and enjoyable experiences that are carefully matched to their individual needs.” “Teaching is well planned ...[and] effective.”
Pupils are articulate, confident, and encouraged to discern and value the gifts they possess.”
98% of pupils agree that “lessons are interesting and engaging.”
98% of pupils agree that “the school encourages me to do my best.”
97% of parents agree that “my child is making good progress at school.”
97% of parents agree that “my child’s individual educational needs are being met.”
CARES:
Highly qualified dispensing nurse practitioners on site
Night time security patrols, cameras and alarms
Confidential counselling
Houseparents live adjacent to students 24/7
Doctor visits once a week
Catering for allergies and special dietary requirements
INVESTMENT:
Major investment in boarding
New teaching block opened 2017
Equestrian Centre redeveloped in 2017
Enhanced recreation facilities
DEVELOPMENT:
ICT including programming and robotics
Computer-aided design and 3D printing
New Sixth Form riding qualifications
HORSE-RIDING:
One of the strongest equestrian programmes in the UK, from prep to Sixth Form
Director of Riding is Darrell Scaife, guest trainers include Mary King
BHS Highly commended and official Pony Club Centre
Full livery for over 70 horses and ‘lend a pony’ scheme
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