Information for Applicants 2014/15
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Welcome Admissions procedure 2014/15 Open Mornings 2014/15 Key Dates for Entry 2014/15 Term Dates 2014/15 Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 23/4 to 7) Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13) Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18) Boarding overview Learning Development Extra-curricular activities External Exam results 2011-2013 International applicants Ethos and general values Admissions policy Scholarships and Exhibitions summary Financial assistance (Bursaries) Forces allowances Fees 2014/15 Optional subjects and payments Culford Governors and staff Bus service 2014/15 How to find us
Admissions Office Culford School Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Fax: +44 (0)1284 728631 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk
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Headmaster: Headmaster (Prep): Headmistress (Pre-Prep):
Mr J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Mr M Schofield BEd Mrs S Preston BA
Admissions Team:
Mr Dave Watkin BEd (Assistant Head) Mrs Karen Tompkinson (Registrar) Miss Verity Malcom BA (Admissions Assistant)
Welcome
Dear parents and pupils We are delighted that you are considering Culford for your child’s future education and we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you in person about what you can expect from us. Our friendly and experienced Admissions team will be pleased to guide you through your visit to the school, entrance assessments and the decision-making process. Our website and prospectus will give you a flavour of what Culford has to offer, however, it is no substitute for coming to visit us. You are warmly invited to visit us at a time convenient to you to meet the Head and other members of staff and to enjoy a comprehensive tour of the school. We also hold Open Mornings every term and taster days for pupils may also be arranged. We encourage you to visit with your children as many times as you wish. This booklet provides all the information you will need when applying for a place at Culford, however, please do contact the Admissions team on +44 (0)1284 385308 or email admissions@culford.co.uk with any questions you may have; we will be delighted to help. We very much hope that you will choose to visit Culford soon; you will receive a very warm welcome from us all.
Yours faithfully,
Dave Watkin Assistant Head
Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk
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Admissions procedure 2014/15 How to apply
Scholarship applications
• The majority of pupils will join Culford at the start of the academic year in September, although enquiries are welcome at any time.
• Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an honour on the basis of merit. A variety of awards are available at ages 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
• Please telephone the Admissions Office in the first instance to check on the availability of places. We will send you a prospectus and registration form and also arrange for you to visit the School.
• A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries is available on request.
What happens next?
• Any formal offer is made subject to our Standard Terms & Conditions. Your child’s place is secured on receipt of the signed acceptance form, medical form and the nonrefundable acceptance fee.
• Once you have decided that you wish to apply for a place at Culford, you are required to complete and return a Registration Form together with a nonrefundable registration fee of £75 to ensure that your child is placed on the entry list for admission. • Early registration is encouraged. The Admissions Office will make the necessary entrance assessment and examination arrangements, the details of which are set out on the following pages. • For pupils entering Culford Prep or Senior Schools at the start of a new academic year, we will write to you in the preceding November to make arrangements for Entrance Examinations in January. Applications made after the January examinations will be subject to the availability of a place. • For pupils entering at 16+ (Sixth Form) a provisional place may be offered based on predicted grades at GCSE. Applicants should achieve at least seven passes at grade C or above and grade B or above in English and Maths and in the four subjects they wish to study at A Level. Further details may be found on pages 12 and 13.
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Offers
A copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions is sent out with the formal offer of a place. These can also be found at: www.culford.co.uk/termsandconditions
Open Mornings 2014/15 2014 Saturday 4 October Saturday 11 October Friday 7 November Saturday 8 November
Senior School Sixth Form Pre-Prep School Prep School Senior School Nursery
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Pre-Prep School Prep School Senior School Nursery Nursery Pre-Prep School Prep School Senior School
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2015 Friday 6 March Saturday 7 March Monday 4 May
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Key Dates for Entry 2014/15 Prep School 8+ to 12+ Entrance Examinations
Saturday 17 January 2015
7+ Entrance Examinations
Monday 19 January 2015
11+ Music Scholarship Examinations
Tuesday 20 January 2015
10+ 11+ 12+ Tennis and Swimming Scholarship Assessments
Tuesday 20 January 2015
11+ Academic Scholarship Examinations
Saturday 31 January 2015
Senior School 13+ Academic Scholarship Examinations
Thursday 22 January Friday 23 January 2015
13+ Entrance Examinations
Friday 23 January 2015
13+ Sports Scholarship Examinations
Monday 26 January 2015
13+ DT and Music Scholarship Examinations
Tuesday 27 January 2015
13+ Art and Drama Scholarship Examinations
Wednesday 28 January 2015
13+ Common Entrance Examinations
Monday 1 June Thursday 4 June 2015
Sixth Form 16+ Sports Scholarship Examinations
Thursday 20 November 2014
16+ Academic, Art, DT, Drama & Music Scholarship Examinations
Friday 21 November 2014
Term Dates 2014/15 Autumn Term 2014
Spring Term 2015
Summer Term 2015
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Term begins
Wednesday 3 September 2014
Half Term
Friday 17 October - Sunday 2 November 2014
Term ends
Thursday 11 December 2014
Term begins
Wednesday 7 January 2015
Half Term
Friday 13 February - Sunday 22 February 2015
Term ends
Thursday 26 March 2015
Term begins
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Half Term
Saturday 23 May (Speech Day) - Sunday 31 May 2015
Term ends
Thursday 2 July 2015
Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 2 / 3
Assessment Admission to the Pre-Prep School is on the basis of an informal assessment. Your son or daughter will spend a morning or day in the classroom with pupils of the same age. Social skills and interaction will be observed. In Years 1 (PP1) and 2 (PP2) they will spend a day in class, where reading, writing and computer skills will be assessed. For entry to Culford School Nursery, children will be invited to attend a session to ensure they will settle well and thrive within our environment. Transfer to the Preparatory School at Year 3 (Lower First) is on the basis of satisfactory performance in the Culford Entrance Tests in the January of the year of entry, along with a satisfactory school reference.
Pre-Prep Curriculum We offer a caring environment where each child is expected to achieve his or her full potential. Academic standards are high, class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for the children to explore and develop a variety of interests and abilities. All the children can access ICT through interactive whiteboards and laptops and there is a well stocked library. Culford is a Forest School and offers children exciting opportunities to learn through play in the fantastic environment of Culford Park. The children are encouraged to develop the values of caring, sharing, co-operation and respect for each other, beginning the process of becoming valuable members of the school community and developing essential life skills.
Nursery At the Nursery we endeavour to stimulate each child; we recognise that play is a child’s work and we seek to promote a positive approach to learning. The classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and focus on: • Communication and language • Mathematics • Literacy • Expressive arts and design • Physical development • Understanding the world • Personal, social and emotional development
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Dance, music and swimming are taught by specialist teachers with tennis offered as an optional extra.
PPR (Reception) We continue to work on the Early Years Foundation Stage areas of learning with the emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The children also learn about history, geography, science, art, design and technology, PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), philosophy and SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), whilst still allowing time for learning through play. In addition PE, dance, French, music, swimming and tennis are all taught by specialist teachers.
PP1 (Year 1) PP1 offers a more structured environment, with a continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The children study history, geography, philosophy, religious studies, science, art, design and technology, PSHE and SEAL. French, dance, swimming and music continue to be delivered by specialist teachers. Pupils also learn to play ocarinas (a flute-like wind instrument) and individual music lessons are available on request. PE is taught by specialist teachers covering a range of sports including hockey, rugby and tennis.
PP2 (Year 2) PP2 study literacy, numeracy, history, geography, science, music, art, design and technology, French, philosophy, PSHE, SEAL and religious studies. They also learn to play the recorder as well as having weekly music lessons and the option of individual music lessons. Dance and PE including swimming and tennis, continue to be taught by specialist teachers.
After School Provision An unrivalled variety of after school activities are offered to Pre-Prep pupils from PP1 at an additional cost. Examples include: football, rugby, tennis, art club, zumba and netball. After school care is also offered for Nursery and Pre-Prep children, until 6pm if required. Details of associated costs can be found on page 20. Copies of our Handbook for Parents may be downloaded from Culford's website: www.culford.co.uk 7
Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13) Assessment & Entrance Examinations Admission at 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+ and 12+ consists of papers in: English, mathematics and verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, plus a satisfactory school reference and recent school report. External candidates are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the Entrance Examinations. Internal pupils are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the preceding Autumn Term examinations.
Scholarships & Exhibitions Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions at 11+ are awarded as a result of performance in examinations in English, mathematics, science and the humanities. Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for seven to eight years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford Senior School, Scholars and Exhibitioners will sit 13+ scholarship papers to confirm their award. Up to four Academic Scholarships and up to two Music Scholarships may be awarded, each worth up to 25% of tuition fees. A Headmaster’s all-rounder Jubilee Scholarship may be awarded, worth up to 25% of fees; this award is reserved for pupils who demonstrate outstanding contribution to school life. In addition, exceptionally talented pupils may qualify for a Foundation Scholarship award which recognises outstanding academic performance and is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Sports scholarships in the early specialisation sports of swimming and tennis (from 10+) are offered, worth up to 25%. All exhibitions are worth up to 10% of tuition fees. A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries is available on request from Admissions: Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 or email: admissions@culford.co.uk 8
Prep School Curriculum Culford Prep aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to prepare pupils for the next stage in their education. We aim to develop enquiring minds, to help children to become independent learners and to promote personal codes of behaviour and tolerance of one another, whilst having fun together. In addition to our rigorous academic focus, we offer an exciting and extensive extra-curricular activities programme where pupils are encouraged to develop social confidence and to achieve their individual potential. Activities include art, drama, music and sport as well as academic clubs. The Gifted and Talented enrichment programme serves to stretch the most academic minds and is offered by invitation only. All classrooms are fully equipped with interactive whiteboards and networked projectors and pupils benefit from two dedicated ICT suites. The well-equipped library at the heart of the School holds a great variety of fiction and non-fiction and plenty of resources that pupils can use for research. There are specialist facilities for science, art and design and technology. The Prep School also benefits from the wider school facilities used for music, design and technology, drama and sport. Lessons are forty minutes in duration, commencing at 8.45am and ending at 3.30pm and a full programme of extra-curricular activities is on offer daily between 4pm and 5.20pm. Pupils are expected to complete prep (homework) nightly, according to year group. In addition, we offer an extended day option (Home Boarding) which enables your child to be dropped at school for breakfast from 7.30am and collected at any time after school up to 8.00pm (see page 9 for details).
Lower and Upper First (Years 3 and 4)
Prep Boarding
Lower First and Upper First study English, mathematics, science, French, history, geography, religious studies, art and design technology, information and communication technology, physical education, music and games. PSHCE (personal, social, health, citizenship and education) is taught once a week by the Form Teacher. Individual music, speech and drama lessons are available at additional cost. Library research skills and drama are taught within the English curriculum.
Within Cadogan House there are separate dormitories for boys and girls with a number of common rooms where children can relax and play. The Housemaster and his wife, together with an Assistant Housemaster and residential team, look after the pupils in the House and are responsible for the children’s day to day welfare and happiness, and maintaining contact with parents. Children may opt to board on a full or flexible basis.
Lower and Upper Second (Years 5 and 6) Lower Second and Upper Second study English, mathematics, science, French, history, geography, religious studies, art and design technology, information and communication technology, physical education, music and games. PSHCE is taught once a week. Individual music and speech and drama lessons are available at additional cost. Library research skills and drama are taught within the English curriculum. Subjects are taught by individual subject specialists in Upper Second.
Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8) In Lower Third and Upper Third pupils prepare for Common Entrance and the Culford 13+ Academic Scholarship examinations. English, mathematics, science (biology, physics, chemistry), French, Latin, history, geography, religious studies, art and design technology, information and communication technology, physical education and music are studied. PSHCE is taught once a week by the Form Tutor. Individual music and speech and drama lessons are available at an additional cost. All subjects are taught by individual subject specialists. Pupils enjoy the continuation of their Form Teacher for both years.
Full Boarding: termly commitment to weekly boarding (5 to 7 nights). Part Boarding: termly commitment to board 2 to 3 nights per week. Occasional Boarding: one-off sleepovers up to a maximum of 10 per term. Recent examples of trips and activities include tobogganing, cinema trips, cycling in Thetford Forest, a visit from ‘Snakes Alive’ and a Camping Party in Culford Park.
Home Boarding Day pupils are able to enjoy a Breakfast Club from 7.30am as well as an extended day at school up to 8.00pm, options available are: 5.30pm - 6.00pm 5.30pm - 7.00pm 5.30pm - 8.00pm There is no additional charge for children who book to stay at school until 7pm. Full details may be found on page 21.
Further information regarding Common Entrance is outlined in our CE booklet which can be obtained from the Prep School Office on +44 (0)1284 385383.
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Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18) Assessment & Entrance Examinations Entry at 13+ Fourth Form (Year 9) Admission to the Senior School at 13+ is based upon Culford’s Entrance Examinations, consisting of papers in English and mathematics, together with verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, which take place in the January preceding the September of the year of entry. Applications will be considered at other times, subject to availability of a place. Applicants who wish to apply for Academic Scholarships should be recommended by their current Head and will be invited to sit Culford’s 13+ Academic Scholarship examinations. Pupils invited to sit for a 13+ Academic Scholarship are not required to sit Culford’s Entrance Examinations. Following success in the Entrance or Scholarship Examinations, candidates will be offered a place subject to satisfactory performance in Common Entrance (CE) which takes place in June. This ensures that parents can be reasonably confident that their child has secured a place at Culford, as their senior school of choice, early in the year; equally it ensures the child remains focused on academic progress towards CE. In addition to 13+ Academic Scholarships, awards are also given for excellence and outstanding performance in art, design and technology, drama, music, and sports including tennis, rugby, swimming and hockey.
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The Headmaster’s Jubilee Scholarship is awarded for outstanding contribution to boarding and school life. The Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship is for exceptional academic performance. Please see the Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries brochure or contact the Admissions Office for more details. Common Entrance examinations are taken in English, mathematics, science, geography, history, religious studies and French. Pupils who have been taught Latin to an appropriate level will also sit the Latin exam. Applicants who have not followed the Common Entrance syllabus will sit the Culford Entrance Examinations and and will normally also sit CE papers in English and mathematics in June.
Senior School Scholarships Culford offers a Scholars’ and Gifted and Talented Programme, designed to stretch high ability pupils and further engage their academic interests across a broad spectrum of subjects. A copy of the Scholars’ Programme is available on request. Pupils are able to apply for a maximum of two scholarships.
Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 13+ Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for five years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford’s Sixth Form, the award will be confirmed on the basis of GCSE achievements. Parents are asked to take advice from their child’s current Head or specialist teachers before applying for any of the awards outlined on pages 18-19.
Entry at Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)
Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 16+
Entry will consist of examinations in English and mathematics; verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests; and current school reports and references. The Admissions Office will make the necessary arrangements for entrance examinations.
The Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship is awarded for outstanding academic achievement and is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Other Academic Scholarships are available and are worth up to 25% of tuition fees. Assessments take place in the November/December preceding the year of entry. Candidates sit papers in two subjects of their choice and a verbal and non-verbal aptitude test; they will also be interviewed by the Headmaster and Deputy Heads.
Further selection may include a pupil interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and a parental meeting with the Headmaster.
Admission to the Sixth Form (at age 16+) Pupils wishing to enter the Sixth Form are required to achieve at least seven passes at grade C, or above, and grade B, or above, in English and Maths and in the four subjects they wish to study at A Level. Individual subjects may attract additional criteria as set by the Headmaster and Deputy Head to ensure individual ability to succeed at A level.
Art, design and technology, drama, music, hockey, rugby, swimming, tennis and sports scholarships are also available. Exhibitions are also available and are worth up to 10% of tuition fees. For details of all available scholarships please contact the Admissions Office.
House Structure All Senior School pupils belong to one of four Houses: • Cornwallis • Edwards • Fitzgerald • Jocelyn with a Housemaster or Housemistress responsible for each House which is inclusive of boarding and day pupils. Pupils will meet regularly with a tutor to ensure that they are happy and their school work is progressing well.
Culford’s most recent OFSTED report (2008/09) judged our boarding provision to be outstanding. Similarly, ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate) in 2012 rated Culford’s boarding education to be outstanding and also reported that the quality of pastoral care throughout the school is outstanding and that the school provides excellent support and guidance for all its pupils. Please visit www.culford.co.uk to see the full reports.
Over 50% of Senior School pupils are full boarders. There is a comprehensive weekend activities programme including a number of trips such as outings to London, Alton Towers Theme Park and the Clothes Show Live.
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Senior School Curriculum The academic ethos at Culford seeks to promote an enthusiasm for enquiry and learning, and rigour and success in terms of grades achieved. Pupils are developed as independent learners, although there is a high level of individual academic and pastoral support in order to ensure that each individual reaches his/her potential. The curriculum is designed to allow breadth and balance, as well as a degree of specialism, and we offer structured subject choice programmes prior to GCSE and A levels to ensure that subjects studied are matched to each pupil’s aptitude and needs. Academic resources are of a high quality and extensive. Classrooms are fully equipped with smart-boards and networked projectors, and Senior School Houses are fully networked. Pupils must have a laptop, details of which can be found in the School Laptop brochure. There is a well equipped central library. Dedicated facilities exist for science, art, music and design and technology; a studio theatre for drama, music, seminars/presentations; and a digital language laboratory for modern languages. Lessons, which are forty or eighty minutes in duration, begin at 8.45am and end at 3.30pm, with a full range of extra-curricular activities on offer between 3.50pm and 5.20pm every day of the week. There is Saturday morning school for Senior School pupils. Pupils are expected to do prep (homework) every evening, according to year group.
Curriculum Enrichment A full range of academic extra-curricular clubs and societies is offered in addition to a broad range of department specific visits, trips, field courses and competitions. There are also structured programmes for study skills (on topics such as organisation, independent study, research, revision) and careers advice, UCAS applications and Oxbridge guidance.
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Fourth Form (Year 9) The Fourth Form study the following broad range of subjects: art, design and technology, drama, English language and literature, French, geography, history, information and communication technology (ICT), mathematics, music, religious studies and science (biology, chemistry and physics). Spanish is available to study as a second language and Latin is optional. Pupils are set according to ability in mathematics, science, the humanities (English, history, geography and religious studies), French and Spanish. There is a weekly tutorial and PSCHE (personal, social, health, citizenship and education) session where pupils experience target setting and monitoring and Learning to Learn (Study Skills) through seminars and discussions. There are also two double PE periods each week together with a variety of after school activities.
Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11) During the Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth pupils study a number of GCSE subjects according to aptitude and needs. However, in general, pupils take the following compulsory core GCSE courses: English language and English literature, mathematics, core and additional sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and at least one language (French or Spanish). Pupils also select to study up to a further three or four optional subjects from: art, design and technology, drama, geography, history, latin, languages, music, physical education, religious studies and separate sciences. Pupils are set according to ability for: English, mathematics, science and languages. In mathematics, more able pupils take IGCSE early in the Lower Fifth so that they can study additional mathematics in the Upper Fifth. IGCSE is also studied in science, English and geography. Every week pupils also experience one period of PSHCE (covering topics such as relationships, assertiveness, health, government and finance), together with one period of physical education and two double games periods. In addition, they have one period of Learning to Learn (Study Skills); they also experience chaplaincy, covering topics such as religion, spirituality, morals and philosophy.
Lower and Upper Sixth (Years 12 and 13) In the Lower Sixth (Year 12) pupils generally take four subjects. In the Upper Sixth (Year 13) pupils generally take three subjects. The wide range of subjects on offer include the following (although others may also be available from time to time): art and design, business studies, design and technology, economics, English literature, geography, history, Latin, mathematics, modern languages (French or Spanish), music, music technology, physical education, psychology, religious studies, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and theatre studies. Culford’s Sixth Form Enrichment Programme is an exciting and diverse programme which enables all of our Sixth Formers to significantly develop their potential in preparation for life beyond secondary education.
It includes events, seminars, workshops and visits in relation to topics such as team building, leadership, presentation and Learning to Learn (Study Skills) and a range of PSHCE issues. The Sixth Form begins with a Freshers’ Week of team building and leadership activities, usually including an overnight expedition. Further details concerning the curriculum and each subject are outlined in the Fourth Form and GCSE Curriculum Booklets and the Sixth Form Prospectus. There are also booklets outlining the Scholars/Gifted and Talented Programme and the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme. Please contact the Admissions Office for copies (01284 385308) or visit our website: www.culford.co.uk
Learning Development Culford is a mainstream school with a small yet highly successful Learning Development department serving the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools. We offer support to pupils with mild specific learning difficulties who are able to manage independently in the classroom.
Learning Development lessons are either embedded in a pupil’s timetable, offered on a withdrawal basis or arranged before or after school. Lessons incur an additional cost, the details of which may be found on page 22.
Our aim is to meet every child’s individual needs. Tailormade provision is built into a broad and balanced mainstream timetable to meet individual needs.
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Extra-curricular activities Sport and Activities overview Sporting provision at Culford is exceptional. There is a superb Sports & Tennis Centre with a 25m heated indoor pool, large sports hall with an indoor climbing wall, a squash court, fitness centre, strength and conditioning suite and four championship-standard indoor tennis courts. All major sports are played (rugby, hockey, netball, tennis and cricket), as well as swimming, with many other sports on offer from horse riding to scuba diving.
Culford offers an excellent variety of extra-curricular activities. Mid-week activities take place after lessons at the end of the school day Monday to Friday 3.50pm5:20pm when every pupil is encouraged to participate. Some additional activities, mainly music and drama, take place in the lunch break. A separate programme of events is on offer at the weekends for boarders and day pupils are also welcome to take part in these. The schedules below show a typical programme across the term at the Senior and Prep Schools.
Typical Senior School Activities Schedule Monday 15:50-17.20hrs
Tuesday 15:50-17.20hrs
Wednesday 15:50-17.20hrs
Thursday 15:50-17.20hrs
Teams
Rugby
Squad Tennis
Hockey Netball
Rugby Girls Hockey
Physical Recreation
Football Horse Riding
WSSC Swimming Squad
Table Tennis Martial Arts Roller Skating Squash
WSSC Swimming Squad Climbing Club Horse Riding
Glee Club Chamber Choir Play Rehearsals
Jazz Improvisation Senior Play Play Rehearsals Rehearsals Aural Music Grades 5-8
Performing Arts Wind Band Theatre Tech Crew Choir Orchestra Academic
Service & Recreation
Business & Economics Clinic Spanish Forensics DT
Chemistry Clinic Psychology Society Psychology Society ICT Workshop Art Art Society DT History Clinic PE Clinic
Debating Sailing Chess
CCF Beekeeping Book Club
Maths Clinic Art DT
Friday 15:50-17.20hrs
Saturday Bowling Cinema
Scuba Diving
Shopping Sports Activities Arts and Sports Presentation Dinners
Sunday Wheelchair Basketball Harry Potter Tour Alton Towers Paintballing Clothes Show Live Go Ape Shopping Trip
Chemistry Workshop Tutorials
Cinema, theatre and/or concerts Premiership Rugby Trip House events and dinners
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Book Club
Typical Prep School Activities Schedule Monday 15:50-17.20hrs
Teams
Physical Recreation
Hobbies
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Wednesday 15:50-17.20hrs
Thursday 15:50-17.20hrs
Friday 15:50-17.20hrs
Saturday
Prep Matches
Tennis Squads Indoor Hockey (Mixed)
Rugby Girls Hockey Tennis Squads
Den Building
Squad Swimming Martial Arts Golf Horse Riding
Swimming Pioneers
Baking
String Orchestra Wind Band School Orchestra
Music Enrichment
Minimus Latin Club Our Planet French Film Club Supervised Prep Assisted Prep
Art Plus French Film Club IT Activity
Assisted Prep Keep up with Latin
Graphic Design Book Club
Sewing Club Book Club Photography
Board Games
Rugby Girls Hockey Football Squad Swimming
Performing Arts
Academic
Tuesday 15:50-16.20hrs
Summer Sports
Squad Swimming
School Play
Art Attack Learning Development
Bike Riding
Harry Potter Filmathon Camel Park visit Kite Flying Catwalk & Fashion Show Movie Nights
Sunday Pool & Table Tennis Competition Cinema Football Tournament Swimming Scavenger Hunt Baylham House Visit Harry Potter Studios Visit Alton Towers
There are also a wide variety of plays and musical performances taking place each term at each of the three schools. In addition, Senior School pupils organise and participate in many annual events such as the
Fashion Show, the Highland Ball and “C” (the Rock Society Showcase), as well as the Valentine’s Ball, Arts and Sports Presentation Evenings.
External Examination Results 2011-2013 GCSE and A Level: This analysis contains the results issued by the Examination Boards in August 2011, 2012 and 2013.
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2012
GCSE Grades
A* and A A* to B 41% 71%
A* to C 95%
A* and A A* to B 40% 70%
A* to C 93%
A Level Grades
A* and A A* to B 25% 54%
A* to C 82%
A* to E A* and A A* to B 99% 31% 57%
A* to C 80%
2011
A* to E 99.5%
A* and A A* to B 47% 76%
A* to C 95%
A* and A A* to B 53% 76%
A* to C 87%
A* to E 99%
We take great pride that our pupils go on to enjoy university courses which enable them to broaden their experiences, pursue academic areas about which they are passionate and embark upon fulfilling careers. Culford’s Sixth Formers take up places on a wide range of competitive courses at many excellent Higher Education institutions. Five pupils have received Oxbridge offers in the last three years.
Recent Leavers’ Destinations Universities and Colleges University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge Cardiff University University of Durham University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh
University of Exeter University of Kent Imperial College London King's College, University of London University College London University of Loughborough University of Manchester University of Nottingham
University of Oxford University of Plymouth University of Reading University of Southampton University of St Andrews University of Tenessee University of Warwick University of York
Classics Economics English Literature Environmental Management Geography History International Business Law Marketing and Management
Mathematics Medicine Modern Languages Music PPE Psychology Sport Science Theatre Studies Veterinary Science
Subject Courses Accounting and Finance Aeronautical Engineering Ancient History and Egyptology Art Foundation Biochemistry Biological Sciences Business Economics Chemical Engineering Chemistry
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International applicants Young people of all nationalities are welcome at Culford School with boarding places available from the age of seven. Approximately 17% of pupils at Culford come from overseas to board each year. Most pupils come to Culford for full-time courses, but it is occasionally possible for stays of three terms or less to be arranged.
Entry requirements International applicants will sit aptitude tests and examinations in English (EAL) and mathematics, to test general intelligence and ability to cope with academic study in English, and all pupils will be required to produce current school reports and references. Candidates may sit Entrance Examinations at their current school, or by other arrangement, subject to supervision and appropriate examination conditions. The school will organise a telephone or Skype interview. Where possible, prospective pupils are encouraged to visit Culford and to meet with the Headmaster and other key staff.
EAL provision All pupils for whom English is an additional language are assessed prior to and also upon entry to the School. Pupils must be able to access the curriculum independently in the classroom; to facilitate this, pupils are provided with individually tailored curricula to suit their specific needs and aptitude. Teachers are regularly trained in EAL differentiation methods and we also have four specialist teachers who offer individual or group support lessons which are either embedded in a pupil’s timetable or offered on a withdrawal basis or arranged before or after school. Supported reading is also provided.
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At ages 13 and 14+ pupils are prepared for the Cambridge English examinations. At age 15+ pupils are prepared for IGCSE English and at age 16+ pupils may be prepared for IELTS. At the Prep School, EAL provision is available on a small group or a one-to-one basis by arrangement and pupils are taken out regularly on cultural trips. These lessons are charged at extra cost, details of which may be found on page 22.
Guardians All overseas pupils are required to have a Guardian who lives in the UK. This person will be responsible for the pupil during short holidays when he/she may choose not to go home and in special circumstances when he/she cannot stay at school. The requirement for a Guardian may be waived by the Headmaster in exceptional circumstances. The Guardian may not be a student.
Visas All non-EU pupils will require a child student visa to enter the UK and study at Culford; a high quality scanned copy of the pupil’s current passport should be submitted with the initial application. Once a place has been offered and accepted, and all relevant forms and proofs of documents to be submitted with the visa application have been copied to the Admissions Office, and payments have been received by the school, the Admissions Office will issue a CAS to support the visa application. It is the responsibility of the pupil to submit the application to the British Embassy or Consulate in his or her own country. As a visa may take several weeks to obtain early application is advised. For further information please visit www.gov.uk (see Visas and Immigration).
Ethos and general values Culford aims to provide an education which is challenging, enriching and fun. We are a Christian School with a Methodist Foundation, but pupils of all faiths and of none are welcome.
The principles that make up the school’s policies are addressed to each pupil. Some of them necessarily apply also to parents. Compliance is a condition of membership of the school.
The guiding values at Culford School are those of fairmindedness, hard work, enjoyment and treating others with proper respect and consideration. We also attach great importance to manners, good discipline, service to others and to caring for the school and external environment. We value both effort and achievement and we encourage every positive contribution that a pupil makes to the life of the Culford School community.
Parents are asked to read through the detailed policies contained in the Parents’ and Pupils’ Handbooks with their son or daughter from time to time. Copies are available on request and may also be downloaded from the school website: www.culford.co.uk
Admissions policy Culford School will only admit pupils whose educational needs can be adequately met. The educational interests of the child are at the forefront of our selection process.
Responsibility for Admission to Culford
It is a general principle, therefore, that Culford School will only admit a pupil in the belief that they will qualify for the next stage of their education within the school.
Where such a decision is to be challenged by the parents the normal complaints procedure of the school should be followed. The point of first appeal with regard to entry to the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools is to the Headmaster of the Senior School and, in the last resort, beyond him to a panel of the Governors. An appeal against the refusal to admit a pupil to the Senior School may be made to a panel of the Governors in the first instance and, beyond that, to a panel consisting of the Chairman of Governors and a representative from the Methodist Board.
Making such judgements may be difficult, particularly at younger ages, and on occasion there may be pupils within the school who do not qualify for transfer to the next part of the school or make sufficient academic progress. Any decision to refuse such progress, however, will be made: • with timely, documented and open discussions with the parents • with regard to the best educational interests of the child concerned
In all cases the Head of the relevant school is responsible for deciding to admit or refuse entry to a pupil.
Parents whose children are admitted with such reservations will be written to formally informing them of the likelihood of progression to the next stage of education. Culford reserves the right, in consultation with parents/guardians, not to offer places to those whom it considers would not benefit from the school’s education, or whose presence might have a detrimental effect on other pupils. 17
Scholarships and Exhibitions – a summary Culford has a longstanding tradition of offering Scholarships and Exhibitions in recognition and encouragement of pupils who show real talent and potential for excellence. Our philosophy that education should be challenging, enriching and fun is central to these awards which recognise pupils’ successes and achievements both inside and outside the classroom. Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an honour on the basis of merit: • Scholarships are reserved for candidates who show a breadth of strong talents and exceptional potential. • Exhibitions may be awarded to candidates who show strength in a particular area, or whose talents are broad.
Our aim is to encourage pupils to explore new ideas, challenge their own thinking, and that of others, in order to achieve their full potential. There is a monetary value to each award, expressed as a discount on school fees. Awards made at ages 10+ and 11+ are expected to be tenable for seven to eight years, subject to satisfactory progress. All Scholarships and Exhibition awards are reviewed on entry to Culford Senior School. Our vibrant Scholarship Programme, in which all scholars participate, provides a comprehensive calendar of events throughout the academic year. In the Senior School there are frequent scholars’ tutorials as well as a variety of visiting speakers. Many of these events are open to all pupils, and some also welcome parents and guests.
The following Scholarships and Exhibitions may be applied for: Academic Scholarships
(11+, 13+ and 16+)
The William Miller Science Scholarship
(16+)
The Professor Watson Science Scholarship
(16+)
Sixth Form Maths Scholarship
(16+)
Music Scholarships
(11+, 13+, 16+
Art and Design Technology Scholarships
(13+ and 16+)
Drama Scholarships
(13+ and 16+)
General and Specialist Sports Scholarships (including Hockey and Rugby)
(from 13+)
Tennis and Swimming Scholarships
(from 10+)
The Headmaster’s Jubilee (All Rounder) Scholarship
(11+, 13+, 16+)
Value of the Awards The value of a Scholarship is worth up to 25% and an Exhibition is worth up to 10% of the school tuition fees. The exception to this is the Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship, which is worth up to 50% of tuition fees and recognises exceptional academic performance. Foundation Scholarship candidates will demonstrate strong Oxbridge
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potential and the awards are made at the Headmaster’s discretion. Candidates may sit for more than one award but the total award will not exceed the value of the major award. The maintenance of each award is at the discretion of the Headmaster and is subject to the pupil’s continued good performance and periodic review.
Bursaries Parents may apply for a bursary to augment the value of any award where there is a financial need; all bursaries are means tested. If you require financial assistance in the form of a bursary, please seek further information from the Finance Director who may be contacted on +44 (0)1284 385340 or email: finance@culford.co.uk
Application Process All applicants are required to complete a Registration Form in order to sit Entrance and Scholarship examinations or assessments and must also attend an interview.
Applications for Scholarships should ideally be received at least one month before the Culford Entrance Examinations, and a supporting reference must be received from the Head of the current school prior to the candidate sitting those assessments. Please contact the Admissions Office to receive a copy of our Scholarship and Exhibition Awards brochure and for the appropriate application form(s). Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 or email: admissions@culford.co.uk
Financial Assistance (Bursaries) Bursaries are available to assist children to attend Culford who might not otherwise be able to afford to take up a place, or help pupils who already attend the school to remain here. Bursaries are awarded privately and exist to help those in financial need. A bursary application may also be made to augment the value of a Scholarship or Exhibition and is means-tested. Bursaries are provided from income, endowments and gifts and as such are a limited resource. If you wish to apply to the school for financial support you will need to complete a Financial Circumstances Form; offers of support made in this way are reviewed every year and financial circumstances paperwork must be completed annually. The bursary application process is entirely confidential and forms may be downloaded from the website or requested from the Admissions Office or Finance Office.
Applications are assessed by the Finance Director and discussed only with the Headmaster and the Bursary Committee. Bursaries are not offered below the age of 11, except to pupils already in the School whose parents meet financial hardship. The official closing date for completed bursary applications to be received is the same as the date of the Culford Entrance Examinations each year. Decisions will be notified to parents together with results of the entrance exams. Late applications are acceptable, however, parents may be required to accept or decline a place at Culford before the result of any bursary application is known. For this reason early applications are encouraged. For more information about Bursaries, please contact the Finance Director on +44 (0)1284 385340.
Forces allowances Culford’s Forces allowances are normally awarded automatically to parents who are serving in the Armed Forces and are in receipt of the MOD Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), and who wish their children to board at Culford. In addition, Culford offers a generous Services Allowance.
Means tested bursaries are also available for children of serving or ex-servicemen and women, subject to their child satisfying Culford’s entrance requirements. Please contact the Finance Department on +44 (0)1284 385340 for more details. 19
Statement of Fees 2014/15 Culford School Nursery Children may arrive from 8.00am. For children over 3, a minimum of three sessions per week per term is required. A mix of morning and afternoon sessions is possible.
Time
Cost
Mornings (including lunch)
8.30am - 1.10pm
£26.50 per session
Afternoons
1.10pm - 3.40pm
£13.50 per session
Full Days (including lunch and tea)
8.30am - 3.40pm
£40.00 per day
Rising 3s (no minimum number of sessions required)
8.30am - 1.10pm (including lunch) 1.10pm - 3.40pm
£20.00 per session £20.00 per session
Occasional after school care (including tea)
4.00pm - 6.00pm
£7.00 per hour
Pre-booked after school care (including tea)
4.00pm - 6.00pm
£5.50 per hour
Full time week (booked a term in advance)
£200.00 per week
Full time week (not booked a term in advance)
£240.00 per week
Pre-Prep School Age on 1 Sep 14
NC* Year Group
Termly Fees
Annual Fees
Reception (PPR)
4
Reception
£2,830
£8,490
PP1
5
Yr 1
£2,960
£8,880
PP2
6
Yr 2
£3,100
£9,300
Year Group
*National Curriculum
A normal school year consists of 34 weeks across three terms. A Holiday Club is available during half terms and school holidays, facilitating 48 weeks per year wraparound care. More details about the Holiday Club may be found on the website or by contacting the Admissions Office. After School Activities A variety of after school activities are offered and currently include: country dancing, choir, art, gardening and sports clubs. Parents are advised of additional termly charges per activity and asked to sign up for their children’s chosen activities at the start of each term. Funding Scheme Culford operates its own funding scheme for parents of children in their final year of Culford School Nursery (i.e. the year prior to joining Reception class at the Pre-Prep School). The scheme provides parents with loyalty payments, giving discounts in arrears against each summer term’s bill in Reception and PP1. Please contact the Admissions Office for more detailed information. 20
Prep School Year Group
Age on 1 Sep 14
NC* Year Group
Termly Fees Day
Termly Fees Boarding
Annual Fees Day
Annual Fees Boarding
Lower First
7
Yr 3
£3,500
£6,760
£10,500
£20,280
Upper First
8
Yr 4
£3,500
£6,760
£10,500
£20,280
Lower Second
9
Yr 5
£3,995
£6,760
£11,985
£20,280
Upper Second
10
Yr 6
£3,995
£6,760
£11,985
£20,280
Lower Third
11
Yr 7
£4,595
£7,095
£13,785
£21,285
Upper Third
12
Yr 8
£4,595
£7,095
£13,785
£21,285
International Boarding Lower First – Upper First:
£6,925
£20,775
International Boarding Lower Second – Upper Second:
£6,925
£20,775
International Boarding Lower Third – Upper Third:
£7,270
£21,810 *National Curriculum
Children may arrive at 8.00am if required. A variety of activities are offered after the school day finishes at 3.40pm. Parents are advised of the choices and any additional charges per activity before the start of each term. Most activities are free of charge and finish at 5.20pm. Part Boarding: Pupils may select to part-board for two or three nights per week. This is an annual commitment, subject to one term’s notice and to availability. Part Boarding 2 Nights Termly Fees
2 Nights Annual Fees
3 Night Termly Fees
3 Nights Annual Fees
Lower – Upper First
£4,820
£14,460
£5,065
£15,195
Lower – Upper Second
£5,250
£15,750
£5,460
£16,380
Lower – Upper Third
£5,895
£17,685
£6,295
£18,885
Occasional Boarding and Extended Day: Occasional boarding is subject to availability and beds are allocated on a first come first served basis. Extended day provision is subject to availability and subject to periodic review by the Prep Head. Occasional Boarding – £49 per night (up to a maximum 10 nights per term) Prep Extended Day 7.30am - 8.00am
Breakfast Club £4 per day
5.30pm - 6.00pm
No charge*
5.30pm - 7.00pm
No charge, includes Supper and Prep*
5.30pm - 8.00pm
£10 per day, includes Supper, Prep and supervised free time *Subject to availability
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Senior School Year Group
Age on 1 Sep 14
NC* Year Group
Termly Fees Day
Termly Fees Boarding
Annual Fees Day
Annual Fees Boarding
Fourth Form
13
Yr 9
£5,780
£8,860
£17,340
£26,580
Lower Fifth
14
Yr 10
£5,780
£8,860
£17,340
£26,580
Upper Fifth
15
Yr 11
£5,780
£8,860
£17,340
£26,580
Lower Sixth
16
Yr 12
£5,780
£8,860
£17,340
£26,580
Upper Sixth
17
Yr 13
£5,780
£8,860
£17,340
£26,580
International Boarding
£9,330
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£27,990 *National Curriculum
Occasional Boarding Pupils at the Senior School may elect to board on an occasional basis up to 10 nights each term, subject to availability. Beds are allocated on a first come first served basis. Charges are as follows: Fourth Form to Upper Fifth
£55 per night
Sixth Form
£65 per night
Optional subjects and payments Learning Development £27 for an individual 40 minute lesson. Group lessons are charged proportionately.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) £27 per individual 40 minute lesson. Group lessons are charged at £9 per 40 minutes. Supported reading is charged at £12.50 per hour.
Prep School Dance Lessons By arrangement with the dance teacher.
Drama/Music Lessons £22 per 30 minute lesson.
Discounts for Siblings For families with 3 or more children attending Culford simultaneously, discounts are attracted as follows: 3rd Child 10% 4th Child 20% 5th Child 35% Triplets 10% per child Quadruplets 15% per child Discounts do not apply until the third sibling is in PPR (Reception class) or above. 22
Payment of Fees A non-refundable registration fee of £75 per pupil is payable prior to assessments/entrance examinations. An acceptance fee of £150 (Nursery), £300 (day), £500 (UK boarder) and £750 (international boarder) per pupil, is payable with the acceptance form. These sums are retained and contributed to the School’s Bursaries Fund. For non EU residents, excluding HM Forces, one full term’s fees are to be paid in addition to the first term’s fees. This payment is held on deposit and will be refunded against the final term’s fees. Fees include tuition, meals, standard textbooks and teaching resources. Fees do not include optional subjects and examination entry fees. Fees are payable on or before the first day of term. Payment by direct debit is available over a ten month period August-May. It is also possible to arrange a lump sum advance payment of fees. Please contact the Finance Department for more information on +44 (0)1284 385345.
Extras
Uniform
Culford attempts to keep any extra charges as low as possible. Pupils will, however, be billed for such items as:
A complete uniform list is sent to parents in advance of a pupil’s first term and may also be downloaded from www.culford.co.uk under Admissions. New uniform may be purchased from the school outfitters: Aubyn Davies, 81 St John's St, Town Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1SQ Telephone: +44 (0)1284 754276
• Non-transferable academic texts • School trips and visits • Boarders outings • House social events Any parents concerned to limit such charges should discuss the matter with their child’s Housemaster or Housemistress.
Pupil Laptops All Senior School pupils are required to have a laptop that has to be ordered through the school. A detailed leaflet about Culford’s Laptop Scheme is available from the Admissions Office; parents are required to purchase machines through the school to ensure compatibility and to benefit from on-site software support, repairs and group purchase rates.
The Nearly New Shop stocks good quality second hand uniform and is open every Monday 8.45am - 9.45am during term time. It is also open during school holidays. Please check the website for details.
Standard Terms and Conditions A full copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions will be provided to prospective parents at the time when a formal offer of a place is made. If you would like a copy in advance please contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1284 385308 or download a copy from the school website under the Admissions section.
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Governors The Rt Hon Viscount Chelsea Patron Air Vice Marshal S Abbott Hon DSc FRICS FCMI Chairman Mrs Patricia Abbott BEd ECP Mrs Joanne M Anderton BA N J Bristow FCA Prof S Challacombe BDS PhD FRC(Path) FDSRCS(Ed) FMedSci DSc(h.c) FKC A P Crane BSc CEng FIET N Gillis MA J M Hammond MA M King T C Matthews BSc FRICS S Pott FRICS FRAgS FInstCPD FRAU The Revd J M Pursehouse Prof R Swanston Hon DSc FRICS FCMI Mrs Clare Whight FCIPD Any communication to Governors should be addressed to: Mrs E Taylor, Clerk to the Governors, Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX Email: elaine.taylor@culford.co.uk
Headmaster and Administration Offices J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD J D Williams MCGI
Headmaster Joint Deputy Head Joint Deputy Head
Headmaster’s Office Miss S Hadgraft BA
Headmaster's PA
Foundation and Communications Office Mrs J Johnson-Munday LLB Mr Giles Luckett BA Mrs S Salisbury J A Humphries BA Mrs K Perry MSc Mrs J Glover BA Mrs E Hooper BA
Foundation and Communications Director Communications Manager Foundation Manager OC Liaison Officer Alumni Database Manager Communications Officer Communications Officer
Admissions Office D Watkin BEd Mrs K M Tompkinson Miss V Malcom BA
Assistant Head Registrar Admissions Assistant
School Office Mrs S Tilly Mrs R Dawson Ms G Rynsard/Ms D Lockley
Senior Secretary School Secretary School Receptionists
Finance & Operations Department Mrs E Boardley FCCA BA C J G Muir BA BSc MRICS C Hunt Mrs J Waters BA MAAT Mrs S Tyler J Hayward Mrs D Adams ICT Services L New A Sochon D Greenhalgh 24
Finance Director Operations Director Lettings and Operations Administrator & Health and Safety Officer Finance Assistant Payroll Administrator Finance Assistant Finance Assistant Head of IT Services ICT Services Technician IT Services Apprentice Technician
Members of Common Room by Department ART Mrs B A Hunt BA L Hoggar BA Miss K Noorlander
Head of Department
BUSINESS STUDIES AND ECONOMICS D Tomalin BSc MA PGCE Head of Department, Head of Further Education S Arbuthnot MSc Housemaster (Edwards) CLASSICS Miss S Smith MA
Head of Department
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY I C Devlin BEd Miss J Cooke BA
Head of Technology Head of Sixth Form
EAL Mrs H F Baker BSc Mrs A Burge BA Mrs C Byrne MA Mrs B Recknell BA MA ENGLISH Mrs A Glassbrook BA Mrs C Byrne MA Dr J M Byrne PhD MA Mrs C De Vito BA J D J Williams MCGI DRAMA Miss M Jackson MA GEOGRAPHY M H Barber MA Miss H Mayhew BSc
Head of EAL
Head of Department Assistant Head of Further Education
Joint Deputy Head Director of Drama Head of Department Assistant Housemistress (Fitzgerald) & Head of PSCHE
Head of Department i/c Outdoor Pursuits Housemistress (Jocelyn)
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY J W Tyler MA BSc Head of Department MATHEMATICS N J Tully BSc R J Hamilton BPhil BSc P Massey BA MA MMath G Reynolds BEng J Veitch BA BSc MODERN LANGUAGES A R Deane BA Ms C Alfaro BA Ms J Loco BA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION D Watkin BEd Mrs K Kemp BEd Mrs C Almond FISTC M Copping BSc Miss L Kammerijer M Bolton BSc Mrs E Long BSc A H Marsh Cert Ed Miss C Olley Mrs C Reynolds BEd D Hall J D Yates
Mrs A Burge BA HISTORY P M Jones MA G E Draper BA Miss J Kaye MSc
MUSIC P R Burge Mus B ALCM D Bolton Dip Mus Mrs H Medlock GRSM LRAM DipRAM J D Recknell MA FRCO
Head of Department Head of Prep School Mathematics Second in Department, Assistant Housemaster (Edwards) Senior Housemaster (Cornwallis) Examinations Officer
Head of Department Head of Spanish
Director of Music Head of Brass Head of Strings Head of Keyboard
Assistant Head Head of Department Swimming Hockey, Assistant Housemaster (Cadogan) Professional Hockey Coach Director of Rugby Athletics Cricket PE Teacher and Assistant Housemistress (Jocelyn) Netball Director of Tennis High Performance Tennis Co-ordinator
RELIGIOUS STUDIES Revd Dr A G Palmer MTh PhD Head of Department Revd S C Crompton-Battersby BTh Chaplain SCIENCE Chemistry D Rees BSc Mrs S L Antonietti BSc Mrs H F Baker BSc Physics J Bauer MA MSc J Christopher BSc J Fox BSc Biology A P Fisk MSc BSc Ms R Ainscough BSc MBA Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Psychology Dr A Butler PhD BSc LEARNING DEVELOPMENT Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD
Head of Science Department
Head of Department Head of Timetabling and Data Analysis Assistant Housemaster (Cornwallis) Head of Department Joint Deputy Head Head of Psychology
Head of Department, Housemistress (Fitzgerald)
Mrs J Cope BA Cert SpLD Miss R Stevens Dip SpLD LIBRARY Mrs L Martin MA MCLIP
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Prep School M Schofield BEd Miss J Hatton BEd Mrs C Bentley BEd P Harrison BEng
Headmaster Deputy Head, Head of Geography and History Deputy Head (Academic), Acting Head of English Assistant Deputy Head (Academic)
Mrs S Ahrens MA Mrs K Allum BEd Mrs C Alston BA Mrs D Barker Maitresse FLE A Bedwell BA Mrs T Black Mrs C Blake BEd M Bolton BSc Mrs A Bunting BA Mrs S Burrell BA J Calvert BA Mrs S Combes BA M Copping BSc Mrs C Currie BSc Mrs K Dearman Mrs C Dunnell-Paley BA Mrs S Guntrip BSc Mrs A Hafermann MA R J Hamilton BPhil BSc J Herd BSc Mrs E Herd Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD Mrs J Nutall Miss S Smith MA Mrs T Stinson BSc Mrs E Veitch BEd Mrs K Waghorn Mrs P Weyers BMus Mrs H Whiter BA
Class Teacher Learning Development Teacher English Teacher Head of French Sports Coach & Resident Tutor Librarian Learning Development Director of Sport and Activities Class Teacher Class Teacher Head of Religious Studies Music Teacher PE & Games, Assistant Housemaster (Cadogan) Science Technician Teaching Assistant Head of English Head of PSHCE Science and Mathematics Teacher Head of PSHCE, Head of Mathematics Mathematics, Housemaster (Cadogan) Houseparent and Teaching Assistant Head of Learning Development Matron Head of Classics Head of Science, Outdoor Learning Co-ordinator Class Teacher and Activity Houses Co-ordinator French and EAL Teacher Head of Music Head of Art/DT
Headmaster’s Office Miss L Holden Mrs S Kent/Mrs K Rennison
Headmaster’s Secretary Secretary
Pre-Prep School Mrs S Preston BA Mrs E Grey DPP Mrs K Absolon BEd Mrs M Anderson Level 3 Cache Mrs M Bainbridge FdA Level 5 Mrs S E Combes BA Miss K Harrison BEd Mrs A MacKenzie TFL DipFrench Mrs A Morrell BEd Mrs D Rampling NVQ Level 3 Mrs R Ratcliffe BEd Miss N Rodwell EYP Mrs C Rossiter BEd Mrs J Suckling BA Miss K Trow BTEC Miss S Widger BSc School Office Mrs J Spraggs/Mrs E McNeil
Headmistress Nursery Manager Head of Pre-Prep PE Teaching Assistant, Forest Leader Teaching Assistant and Holiday Club Manager Head of Pre-Prep Music Class Teacher French Teacher Class Teacher Teaching Assistant Class Teacher & Learning Development Teaching Assistant, Forest Leader Class Teacher and Senior Teacher Class Teacher Teaching Assistant, Holiday Club Manager, Level 3 Forest Leader Class Teacher and Senior Teacher Secretary
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Mrs E Deane RGN RM BSc Ms M Chipping Mrs H Hodgkins RSCN
Medical Centre Manager Healthcare Assistant Resident Nurse
Day pupils bus service 2014/15 The school presently provides a day pupil bus service along the following routes on Mondays through to Fridays and Saturday mornings: Route A Cambridge, Newmarket (Bedford Lodge Hotel), Kentford (The Bell/The Cock), Higham (Old Station forecourt), Tuddenham, Culford School Route B Kedington, Highpoint, Wickhambrook, Chedburgh, Chevington, Horringer, Culford School Route C Lawshall, Hartest, Brockley Green, Whepstead, Horringer (Sharpes Lane), Westley, Bury St Edmunds (Opposite turning into B&Q), Bury St Edmunds (Swan Surgery, Northgate Street) Culford School Route D Sudbury, Cockfield, Long Melford, Bridge Street, Bradfield Combust, Cockfield (Cross Green), Bury St Edmunds (Theatre Royal), Bury St Edmunds (Fornham Road – opposite Tesco entrance), Culford School Route E Ipswich (ASDA, White House Industrial Estate), Stowmarket (Tesco, Cedar Park), Wetherden, Beyton, Thurston, Great Barton (Livermere Road), Culford School Additional routes may be added subject to sufficient demand. Any parent wishing to use this service should contact Janine Waters on 01284 385345. Routes are confirmed and places allocated in August of each year. If you are applying for a place at Culford in July/August or making a late application for entry at any other time during the academic year, please telephone to check availability of places on your route. Culford prospectus documents describe the broad principles on which the School is presently run. Although the information in this booklet is believed to be correct at the time of printing, it does not form part of any binding agreement between parents and the School and may be subject to change. Š Culford School 2014
Routes are subject to change depending on demand.
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How to find us BY ROAD
BY AIR
From the A14 (London/Cambridge/Ipswich)
Culford is 45 minutes from Stansted and approximately 2 hours from Heathrow and Gatwick.
Exit the A14 at junction 42 (Bury St Edmunds West) and at the roundabout take the exit signposted Brandon B1106 (RAF Honington). Continue along Tut Hill past Bury St Edmunds Golf Club on the right until the double mini roundabout. Go straight over into Fornham All Saints village, past the Church and the Suffolk Golf Club, and continue until the roundabout. Take the first exit signposted Culford and Brandon B1106. Continue along this road until you reach Culford village. The entrance to the School will be seen on the left hand side.
BY RAIL There are good rail and coach links from Heathrow and Gatwick airports to London. Trains leave from London Liverpool Street (via Ipswich) or King’s Cross (via Cambridge) to travel to Bury St Edmunds.
From Norwich on the A11
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Travelling south on the A11 from Norwich, take the B1106 just south of Thetford signposted Bury St Edmunds. Culford is in 6 miles. Culford School is in the centre of the village.
SATELLITE NAVIGATION When using SATNAV please use the postcode IP28 6TX and input "via Fornham All Saints", otherwise you may be directed to the rear entrance to Culford Park, instead of the main entrance.
CULFORD SCHOOL BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK IP28 6TX Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk www.culford.co.uk