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Applicants
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Welcome
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Admissions Procedure 2015/16
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Open Mornings 2015/16
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Key Dates for Entry 2015/16
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Admissions to Prep School
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Admission to Senior School
9-13
Extra-Curricular Activities
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External Examination Results 2013-2015
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Recent Leavers’ Destinations
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International Applicants
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International iGCSE Programme
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Ethos and general values
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Admissions Policy
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Scholarships and Exhibitions
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Financial assistance (Bursaries)
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Forces allowances
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Fees 2014/15
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Optional subjects and payments
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Culford Governors and staff
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Bus service 2014/15
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How to find us
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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.
Welcome
Dear parents and pupils
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
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Admissions
Admissions Procedure 2015/16 How to apply §§ The majority of pupils will join Culford at the start of the academic year in September, although enquiries are welcome at any time.
§§ 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.
What happens next? §§ 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 non-refundable 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 11 and 12.
Scholarship applications §§ 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+. §§ A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries is available on request. Offers §§ 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 non-refundable acceptance fee.
§§ 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 4
Saturday 3 October Saturday 10 October
Senior School
10.00am
Sixth Form
10.00am
Friday 6 November
Nursery Pre-Prep Prep
09.15am 09.15am 10.30am
Saturday 7 November
Senior
10.00am
Friday 11 March
Nursery Pre-Prep Prep
09.15am 09.15am 10.30am
Saturday 12 March
Senior School
10.00am
Monday 2 May
Nursery Pre-Prep Prep Senior School
09.15am 09.15am 10.30am 10.00am
Open Mornings
Open Mornings 2015/16 2015
2016
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Key Dates for Entry 2015/16 Prep School
Key Dates
8+ to 12+ Entrance Examinations 11+ Music Scholarship Examinations 10+ 11+ 12+ Tennis, Swimming and Golf Scholarship Assessments 11+ Academic Scholarship Examinations
Saturday 16 January 2016 Tuesday 19 January 2016 Tuesday 19 January 2016 Saturday 30 January 2016
Senior School 13+ Academic Scholarship Examinations 13+ Entrance Examinations 13+ Sports Scholarship Examinations 13+ DT and Music Scholarship Examinations 13+ Art and Drama Scholarship Examinations 13+ Common Entrance Examinations
Thursday 21 January - Friday 22 January 2016 Friday 22 January 2016 Monday 25 January 2016 Tuesday 26 January 2016 Wednesday 27 January 2016 Monday 6 June – Thursday 9 June 2016
Sixth Form 16+ Sports Scholarship Examinations 16+ Academic, Art, DT, Drama & Music Scholarship Examinations
Thursday 19 November 2015 Friday 20 November 2015
Term Dates 2015/16 Autumn Term 2015
Term begins Half Term Term ends
Thursday 3 September 2015 Friday 16 October - Sunday 1 November 2015 Thursday 10 December 2015
Term begins Half Term Term ends
Wednesday 6 January 2016 Friday 12 February - Sunday 21 February 2016 Thursday 24 March 2016
Spring Term 2016
Summer Term 2016
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Term begins Half Term Term ends
Thursday 21 April 2016 Saturday 28 May (Speech Day)-Sunday 5 June 2016 Thursday 7 July 2016
Assessment & Entrance Examinations
Scholarships & Exhibitions
Admissions at age 7 is on the basis of informal assessment in the January of the year of entry. Admission at age 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.
Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions at 11+ are awarded as a result of performance in examinations in English, mathematics, science and the humanities.
Internal candidates from Culford are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the preceding Autumn Term examinations.
“The quality of pupils’ personal development throughout the school is excellent and is supported by strong pastoral care” ISI November 2014
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.
Ages 7-13
External candidates are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the Entrance Examinations.
Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for two years until the end of Prep School, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford Senior School, Scholars and Exhibitioners will sit 13+ scholarship papers to reconfirm their award.
Prep School
Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13)
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 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk 7
Prep School Curriculum
Prep School
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.
Ages 7-13
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. 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. Prep pupils also have access to the new state-of-the-art Library and all its facilities, due to open in September 2015. 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.
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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 up until 8.00pm.
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, Matron 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)
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 - please contact Jon Herd on (01284) 385490 for more information.
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.
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.
Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8)
Extended Day
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, history, geography, religious studies, art and design technology, information and communication technology, physical education and music are studied. A Latin course is also taken by the top set Third Form pupils.
Day pupils are able to enjoy a Breakfast Club from 7.30am (£4 daily charge) as well as an extended day at school up to 8.00pm, options available are:
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. 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.
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.
Admissions to Senior School (ages 13 to 18) 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.
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, hockey and golf. 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.
Common Entrance examinations are taken in English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry and physics), 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 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. All pupils are welcome to attend the lectures and workshops in the programme; you do not have to be a Scholar to participate. A copy of the Scholars’ Programme is available on request. Pupils are able to apply for a maximum of two scholarships.
Ages 13-18
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.
Please see the Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries brochure or contact the Admissions Office for further details.
Senior School
Assessment & Entrance Examinations Entry at 13+ Fourth Form (Year 9)
Scholarships and Exhibitions awarded at age 13 are tenable for three years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford’s Sixth Form, the award will be confirmed by a Scholarship exam taken in the previous November. Parents are asked to take advice from their child’s current Head or specialist teachers before applying for any of the awards outlined on page 19.
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Entry at Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)
Senior School
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. Further selection may include a pupil interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and a parental meeting with the Headmaster.
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:
Admission to the Sixth Form (at age 16+)
Ages 13-18
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.
Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 16+ 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 nonverbal aptitude test; they will also be interviewed by the Headmaster and Deputy Heads. 10
Art, design and technology, drama, music, hockey, rugby, swimming, tennis, golf and sports scholarships are also available.
• 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. More than 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. Culford’s most recent ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate) in November 2014 judged Culford’s boarding education to be excellent and reported that “The quality of boarding is excellent, ensuring that there are very positive outcomes for boarders.” Culford’s most recent OFSTED report (2008/09) judged our boarding provision to be outstanding.
Senior School Curriculum
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. A state-of-the-art Library will open in September 2015. 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.
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.
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 usually at least one language (French or Spanish).
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.
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 geography and science. In science, the two awards studied will be a double award IGCSE and a triple award IGCSE in physics, chemistry and biology.
Ages 13-18
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 are required to bring their own laptop or suitable tablet device to the Senior School.
Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)
Senior School
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.
Curriculum Enrichment
From 2015, Upper Fifth sets A and B will complete the CIE English Language and Literature IGCSE courses (2 qualifications). Set C will complete the OCR English course. All sets in Lower Fifth will embark on the OCR English Language and Literature courses. The Upper Fifth will be the last year to do IGCSEs in English.
There is a weekly tutorial and PSHCE (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. 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. ISI November 2014
“Senior School teaching is excellent”
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Senior School
Lower and Upper Sixth (Years 12 and 13)
Ages 13-18
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, Classics, Computer Science, 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 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.
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SIXTH FORM CIRRICULUM Further details concerning the curriculum and each subject are outlined in 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. Our aim is to meet every child’s individual needs. Tailor-made provision is built into a broad and balanced mainstream timetable to meet individual needs. 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.
Extra-curricular activities
Typical Senior School Activities Schedule 2014/15
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 and 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.
Monday
Rugby
15.50-17.20
Physical
Performing
Recreation
Arts
Football
Wind Band
Horse Riding
Theatre Tech Crew Choir Orchestra
Tuesday
Squad Tennis
15.50-17.20
WSSC Swimming squad
Barbershop Quartet
Academic
Service & Recreation
Business and Economic Clinic Spanish Forensics
Debating Sailing Chess
DT Chemistry Clinic
CCF
Psychology Society
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Art DT History Clinic
Pathfinders Beekeeping
PE clinic
Wednesday
Hockey
Table Tennis
Glee Club
15.50-17.20
Netball
Martial Arts
Chamber Choir
Roller Skating Squash
Thursday
Rugby
15.50-17.20
Girls’ Hockey
WSSC Swimming Squad
Psychology Society ICT workshop
Play rehearsals
Art Society
Jazz Improvisation
Maths Clinic
Play Rehearsals
Art
Climbing Club
DT
Book Club
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 and Arts and Sports Presentation Evenings.
Teams
Extra-curricular activities
Sport and Activities overview
Horse Riding
Friday 15.50-17.20
Scuba Diving
Senior Play Rehearsals
Scholars’ Programme
Aural Music Grades 5-8
Tutorials
Saturday
Bowling • Shopping • Cinema • Sports Activities • Arts and Sports Presentation Dinners
Sunday
Wheelchair Basketball • Harry Potter Tour • Alton Towers • Paintballing • Clothes Show Live Go Ape • Shopping • Cinema/ Theatre • Premiership Rugby Trip • House Events and Dinners
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Typical Prep School Activities
Extra-curricular activities
Teams Monday
Rugby
16.00-17.20
Girls’ Hockey
Physical
Performing
Recreation
Arts
Squad Swimming
Summer Sports
Hobbies
Art Attack Learning Development
Football
Tuesday
Academic
School Play
16.00-17.20
Minimus Latin Club French Film Club
Graphic Design Book Club
Assisted Prep
Wednesday
Prep Matches
16.00-17.20 Thursday
Tennis Squads
16.00-17.20
Indoor Hockey (Mixed)
Squad Swimming Squad Swimming Martial Arts Golf
Our Planet Supervised Prep String Orchestra
Art Plus
Sewing Club
Wind Band
French Film Club
Book Club
School Orchestra
IT Activity
Photography
Music Enrichment
Assisted Prep
Board Games
Horse Riding
Friday
Rugby
Swimming
16.00-17.20
Girls’ Hockey
Pioneers
Tennis Squads
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Keep up with Latin
Saturday
Den Building • Bike Riding • Baking • Harry Potter Filmathon • Camel Park Visit • Kite Flying Catwalk and Fashion Show • Movie Nights
Sunday
Pool & Table Tennis Competition • Cinema • Football Tournament • Swimming • Scavenger Hunt Baylham House Visit • Happy Potter Studios Visit • Alton Towers
External Examination Results 2013-2015
GCSE Grades
2015
2014
2013
A* and A
51%
43%
41%
A* to B
76%
68%
72%
A* to C
91%
91%
95%
A Level Grades
2015
2014
2013
A* and A
26%
30%
24%
A* to B
56%
61%
54%
A* to C
78%
82%
82%
A* to E
100%
98%
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.
University of Bath University of Bristol University of Cambridge University of Cardiff University of Chichester University of Durham University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Manchester University of Newcastle University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of Plymouth University of Portsmouth University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of Swansea University of Warwick
University of Westminster University of Winchester University of York Bournemouth University City University Coventry University Edinburgh Napier University Harper Adams University Imperial College London King’s College London Leeds Metropolitan University Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University Queen Mary, University of London Regent’s University, London St George’s, University of London Staffordshire University University College London
Subject Course Examples Anthropology (Social) Architecture Art Biology Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Business and Management Business Management with a European Language Business Studies and Finance Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil and Coastal Engineering Civil Engineering Community and Social Care Computer Science Economics Education Studies English Electrical Engineering French and Italian History
Hospitality Management with Tourism International Business Law Marine Biology Marine Technology with Offshore Engineering Medicine Middle Eastern and a Modern European Language Music Philosophy, Politics and Economics Physics Politics of the International Economy Psychology Science and Society Sociology Sports Management Textile Design Veterinary Science
Results
GCSE and A Level: This analysis contains the results issued by the Examination Boards in August 2013, 2014 and 2015
Recent Leavers’ University Destinations
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International applicants
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. 16
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. 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).
International 1 year IGCSE Programme
The Deputy Head monitors and supports the academic progress of the students who are under the care of a dedicated Houseparent, responsible for each student’s personal development and their well-being.
IGCSE Programme The International Study Programme is designed to allow successful students to go on to study at prestigious UK boarding schools. Pupils will study a one year IGCSE programme of:
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English Mathematics
Activities and Extra-curricular Options
Entrance Tests
Students will also have access to all Culford’s facilities including: a fabulous sports hall, floodlit Astroturf pitches, heated indoor 25m swimming pool and national high performance Indoor Tennis Centre, as well as the option of participating in music, art and drama activities.
Based on the school reports we receive, applicants will be required to complete entrance tests in EAL (English as an additional language) and Mathematics to enable us to assess their ability to cope with the courses which we offer. These tests must be sat under exam conditions at Culford, the student’s current school or at the agent’s office. There is also an interview which will form part of a visit to Culford or, if the student is unable to visit, will be via telephone or SKYPE.
A programme of cultural outings and visits will be offered at the weekends and students will also be able to participate in activities and trips alongside other Culford students, who are not on the one year programme.
Applications Applications for entry to Culford’s one year IGCSE programme are now open for boys and girls aged 15 years to 16 years 5 months (age at entry). Applicants should have an IELTS score of 4.0 or above, or equivalent English language ability.
Additional Mathematics (optional) Biology Chemistry Physics Native language (optional) A humanity subject or Art (optional)
In addition, the students have two afternoons during the week for sport and activities, with more recreational opportunities on offer in the evenings and at weekends. Health education, personal development and citizenship are also taught as part of the curriculum.
To apply, please contact admissions@culford.co.uk. We need a copy of the student’s most recent school report, translated into English, for our consideration.
iGCSE
Culford’s one year International Study Programme offers motivated students a fast track pathway to study A Levels in the UK. It is a deliberately small centre, initially open to a maximum of 12 pupils aged 15 or 16 who are accommodated within the Senior School boarding Houses.
Fees: 1 year IGCSE Study Programme The registration fee is £100 and is non-refundable. Once a place is offered and accepted an Acceptance fee of £1,000 is payable to secure the place and is nonrefundable. One term’s fees are to be paid in addition to the first term’s fees and are held on deposit. This payment will be refunded against the final term’s fees. Boarding and Tuition Fees 2015/16: £29,085 per annum payable termly in advance: £9,695 per term (3 terms per year) Fees include: tuition, teaching materials, accommodation, food at school, laundry and core activities. Other charges and expenses may include: examination fees, replacement text books, taxi fares, optional trips and activities, one to one teaching e.g. music, tennis, golf or dance lessons. 17
Ethos and general values
Ethos and 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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.
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Responsibility for Admission to Culford In all cases the Head of the relevant school is responsible for deciding to admit or refuse entry to a pupil. 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.
SCHOOL POLICIES You can find all Culford’s policies and handbooks relating to pupils and parents, including the School Safeguarding policy 2015, on our website at: www.culford.co.uk/aboutculford/Policies_and_ Handbooks.aspx. Please call the School Office on (01284) 385318 if you have any issues accessing any of the policies or would like a copy sent out to you.
Scholarships and Exhibitions: A summary Scholarships and Exhibitions On Offer: 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+) 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.
Drama Scholarships (13+ and 16+) General and Specialist Sports Scholarships (including Hockey and Rugby) (from 13+) Tennis, Golf and Swimming Scholarships (from 10+) The Headmaster’s Jubilee (All Rounder) Scholarship (11+, 13+, 16+)
Value of the Awards
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.
The value of a Scholarship is worth up to 25% and an Exhibition is worth up to 10% of the school tuition fees.
Awards made at ages 10+ and 11+ are expected to be tenable until the end of Prep School, subject to satisfactory progress. All Scholarships and Exhibition awards are reviewed on entry to Culford Senior School.
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 potential and the awards are made at the Headmaster’s discretion.
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.
Candidates may sit for a maximum of two awards 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.
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.
Scholarships
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.
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
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
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Financial Assistance (Bursaries)
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.
For more information about Bursaries, please contact the Finance Department on +44 (0)1284 385345.
Forces allowances
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.
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.
The bursary application process is entirely confidential and forms may be downloaded from the website or requested from the Admissions Office or Finance Office.
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
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,
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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.
Statement of Fees 2015/16 Prep School Year Group
Age on 1 Sep 15
NC* Year Group
Termly Fees Day
Termly Fees Boarding
Annual Fees Day
Annual Fees Boarding
Lower First
7
Year 3
£3,600
£7,125
£10,800
£21,375
Upper First
8
Year 4
£3,700
£7,125
£11,100
£21,375
Lower Second
9
Year 5
£4,100
£7,125
£12,300
£21,375
Upper Second
10
Year 6
£4,180
£7,125
£12,540
£21,375
Lower Third
11
Year 7
£4,700
£7,350
£13,785
£22,050
Upper Third
12
Year 8
£4,700
£7,350
£13,785
£22,050
£7,125
£21,375
International Boarding Lower Second – Upper Second
£7,125
£21,375
International Boarding Lower Third – Upper Third
£7,550
£22,650
*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.
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.
2015/16
International Boarding Lower First – Upper First
Statement of Fees
Prep School
Occasional Boarding – £50 per night (up to a maximum 10 nights per term) 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
Prep Extended Day 2 Nights Termly Fees
2 Nights Annual Fees
3 Nights Termly Fees
3 Nights Annual Fees
7.30am – 8.00am
Breakfast Club £4 per day
5.30pm – 6.00pm
No charge*
Lower – Upper First
£4,965
£14,895
£5,215
£15,645
5.30pm – 7.00pm
No charge, includes Supper and Prep*
Lower – Upper Second
£5,400
£16,200
£5,700
£17,100
Lower – Upper Third
£6,075
£18,225
£6,485
£19,455
5.30pm – 8.00pm *Subject to availability
£10 per day, includes Supper, Prep and supervised free time
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Senior School
Statement of Fees
Year Group
Age on 1 Sep 15
NC* Year Group
Termly Fees Day
Termly Fees Boarding
Annual Fees Day
Annual Fees Boarding
Fourth Form
13
Year 9
£5,995
£9,195
£17,985
£27,585
Lower Fifth
14
Year 10
£5,995
£9,195
£17,985
£27,585
Upper Fifth
15
Year 11
£5,995
£9,195
£17,985
£27,585
Lower Sixth
16
Year 12
£5,995
£9,195
£17,985
£27,585
Upper Sixth
17
Year 13
£5,995
£9,195
£17,985
£27,585
International Boarding *National Curriculum
2015/16
Occasional Boarding
Prep School Dance Lessons
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 £56 per night Sixth Form £65 per night
By arrangement with the dance teacher.
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.
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£9,695
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.
£29,085
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
Standard Terms and Conditions
A non-refundable registration fee of £75 per pupil is payable prior to assessments/entrance examinations.
In the Senior School, pupils are required to bring their own laptop or tablet. The device will be needed in the classroom for various tasks, research and assignments.
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.
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 Culford attempts to keep any extra charges as low as possible. Pupils will, however, be billed for such items as: • Non-transferable academic texts • School trips and visits • Boarders’ outings • House social events
In order to bring and use it at Culford School, your device must meet minimum hardware and software requirements. This is to ensure our IT network is secure, safe and efficient for everybody to use. To find out more about the requirements, please contact Luke New on +44 (0)1284 385328 or email: luke.new@culford.co.uk to request a copy of the Bring Your Own Device information sheet.
Extras
Payment of Fees
Uniform 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 The Nearly New Shop stocks good quality second hand uniform and is open every week. It is also open during school holidays. Please check the website or contact Reception on +44 (0)1284 728615 for up-to-date opening times.
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Common Room Lists
Headmaster and Administration Offices
Finance & Operations Department
J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Headmaster Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Deputy Head
Mrs E Boardley FCCA BA Finance and Operations Director Mr C Hunt Lettings, Operations & Health and Safety Officer Ms D Lockley Finance Assistant Mrs E Taylor Finance Assistant Mrs S Tyler Payroll Administrator Mrs J Waters BA MAAT Finance Manager Mr M Webb Operations Manager
Headmaster’s Office Miss N Clarke BA Mrs R Dawson
Headmaster’s PA School Secretary
Foundation and Communications Office Mrs J Johnson-Munday LLB Foundation and Communications Director Mrs J Glover BA Communications Officer Mr J A Humphries BA OC Liaison Officer Miss A Paterson BA Communications Officer Mrs K Perry MSc Alumni Database Manager Mrs S Salisbury Foundation Manager
Admissions Office D Watkin BEd Mrs K M Tompkinson Miss V Malcom BA
Assistant Head Registrar Admissions Assistant
School Office Mrs S Tilly Deputy Head’s Secretary Ms G Rynsard/Mrs C Ward School Receptionists
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ICT Services L New Head of IT Services A Sochon ICT Services Technician D Greenhalgh IT Services (Apprentice)
governors The Rt Hon Viscount Chelsea Patron Air Vice Marshal S Abbott Chairman Hon DSc FRICS FCMI
Mrs Patricia Abbott BEd ECP Mrs Joanne M Anderton BA Prof S Challacombe BDS PhD FRC(Path) FDSRCS(Ed) FMedSci DSc(h.c) FKC
A P Crane BSc CEng FIET M Donougher BSc ACA 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
Members of Senior Common Room by Department ART
Mrs B A Hunt BA Mr L Hoggar BA
Head of Department
BUSINESS STUDIES AND ECONOMICS Mr D Tomalin MA Mr S Arbuthnot MSc CLASSICS
Head of Department Head of Further Education Head of Sixth Form and Housemaster – Edwards
Miss S Smith MA
Head of Department
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Mr I C Devlin BEd Miss J Cooke BA EAL
Head of Department Teacher of DT
Mrs H F Baker BSc Head of Department, Science and Maths Support Teacher Mrs A Burge BA Mrs C Byrne MA Mrs B Recknell MA
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
ENGLISH
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Miss M Jackson MA Director of Drama Miss Sarah Borely LAMDA GEOGRAPHY Mr M H Barber MA Head of Department Miss H Mayhew BSc Assistant Housemistress – Fitzgerald, Head of PSHCE Mrs A Burge BA Teacher of Geography HISTORY Mr P M Jones MA Mr G E Draper BA Miss J Kaye MSc
Head of Department i/c Outdoor Pursuits Housemistress – Jocelyn
Mr J W Tyler MA
Head of ICT
MATHEMATICS Mr N J Tully BSc Head of Department Dr Brian O’Riordan PhD Second in Department Mr G Reynolds BEng Assistant Head and Housemaster - Cornwallis Mr J Veitch BA BSc Examinations Officer Mrs S J Flack BA
MODERN LANGUAGES Mr A R Deane BA Miss K McCarthy MA Ms K Waghorn BA
Head of Department Head of Spanish
MUSIC Mr P R Burge Mus B ALCM Mr D Bolton Dip Mus Mrs H Medlock GRSM LRAM DipRAM Mr J D Recknell MA FRCO
Director of Music Head of Brass Head of Strings Head of Keyboard
Mrs C Almond FISTC + Swimming Mr M Bolton BSc * Director of Rugby Mr M Copping BSc * Hockey and Assistant Housemaster - Cadogan Mr L Dodd * Director of Golf Miss L Kammeijer + Hockey Coach Mrs K Kemp BEd * Head of Department Mrs E Long BSc * Athletics Mr A Northcote + Head of Cricket Miss C Olley BSc * PE Teacher and Assistant Housemistress – Jocelyn Mrs C Reynolds BEd * Netball Mr D Watkin BEd * Assistant Head
TENNIS Mr D Hall + Director of Tennis Mr J D Yates + High Performance Tennis Co-ordinator RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Common Room Lists
Head of Department Mrs A Glassbrook BA Dr J M Byrne MA PhD Mrs C Byrne MA Assistant Head of Further Education DRAMA
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Revd Dr A G Palmer MTh PhD Head of Department & Chairman of SCR Revd S Crompton-Battersby Bth Chaplain * Teacher
+ Coach
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Common Room Lists
SCIENCE
LIBRARY
Chemistry Dr D Rees BSc PhD Head of Science Department and Teacher of Chemistry Mrs S L Antonietti BSc
Mrs L Martin MA MCLIP School Librarian, Head of Careers Miss K Bradley Library Assistant
Physics Mr J Fox BSc Head of Department Mr J Christopher BSc Head of Timetabling and Data Analysis Dr D Edwards Teacher of Physics PsychologY Dr A Butler BSc PhD Head of Department Biology Mr A P Fisk MSc Head of Department Mrs R Ainscough BSc MBA Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Deputy Head
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD Housemistress – Fitzgerald, Head of Department Mrs J Cope BA Cert SpLD Assistant Housemaster - Mr N Murray BA Edwards
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Prep School Common Room
Mrs S Combes BA
Music Teacher Mr S Clay BMus Head of Music Mr M Copping BSc Assistant Housemaster – Cadogan, Head of Hockey, PE and Games Mrs S Guntrip BSc
Mr M Schofield BEd Headmaster Ms L Holden Prep School Head PA Miss J Hatton BEd Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mrs C Bentley BEd Deputy Head (Academic) Mr P Harrison BEng Asst. Deputy Head Academic, Head of ICT Mr J Herd BSc Housemaster – Cadogan, Mathematics Teacher Mr M Bolton BSc Director of Sport & Activities Mrs S Ahrens MA Ed Class Teacher Mrs K Allum BEd Learning Development Mr N Anns BEd Head of Mathematics Mrs D Barker MaitrIse FLE Head of French Mr A Bedwell BA Resident Tutor and Sports Coach Mrs T Black Librarian Mrs C Blake BEd Learning Development Mrs A Bunting BA Class Teacher Class Teacher Mrs S Burrell BA Mr J Calvert BA Head of Religious Studies and Drama
Head of PSHCE Mrs A Hafermann Science and Mathematics Teacher Mrs A MacKenzie French Teacher Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD Head of Learning Development Miss S Smith MA Head of Classics Ms T Stinson BSc Head of Science, Outdoor Learning Co-ordinator Mrs E Veitch BEd Class Teacher, Activity House Co-ordinator Mrs K Waghorn French and EAL Teacher Mrs H Whiter BA Head of Art/DT Mrs B Recknell MA EAL Teacher Mrs C Wakefield Class Teacher
Medical Centre Mrs E Deane RGN RM BSc Medical Centre Manager Ms M Chipping Healthcare Assistant Mrs H Hodgkins RSCN Resident Nurse
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. Routes are subject to change depending on demand.
Day pupils bus service 2015/16
The school presently provides a day pupil bus service along the following routes on Mondays through to Fridays and Saturday mornings:
New for 2015/16 The Cambridge and Norwich Shuttle Service
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE Cambridge to Culford School, Norwich to Culford School
From 2015 Culford will be running two new shuttle services for pupils living in and around Cambridge and Norwich. The Culford Express will run a daily shuttle service between Cambridge and Norwich Park & Ride stations. The Culford Express will depart at 7.45am each morning and return each evening at 5.30pm and the journey from Cambridge and Norwich to Culford will take just 40 minutes. The Park & Rides’ convenient collection and drop-off points mean that taking advantage of the huge range of academic, sporting and artistic opportunities offered by Culford is now even easier for children in Cambridge and Norwich. If you would like to know more about either the Cambridge or Norwich Culford Express services, or any other aspect of life at Culford School, then please get in touch with our Admissions Team. You can email by clicking here or call them on (01284) 385308.
Bus Service
Bus routes available
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 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. © Culford School 2015
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How to find us
BY ROAD From the A14 (London/Cambridge/Ipswich) 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.
SATELlITE NAVIGATION
Culford is 45 minutes from Stansted and approximately 2 hours from Heathrow and Gatwick.
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 to the school.
BY RAIL
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.
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.
www.culford.co.uk
Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX Admissions Office: +44 (0)1284 385308 Reception: +44 (0)1284 728615
From Norwich on the A11
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BY AIR