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EDUCATION CHOICES MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED SCHOOLS Bath Academy Bath Academy is an independent college and language school located near the famous Jane Austen Centre. It specialises in tailored and personalised education for its students, offering tutorial support in academic and English language courses. It aims to meet the needs of each individual student and help them fulfil their academic potential in whatever they choose to pursue. Students attend the Academy from various backgrounds and cultures, and all are able to carve out their own academic journey, receiving the best chance to apply to high quality universities. This year was a record year for the school, with a record number of students offered places at their chosen destinations. www.bathacademy.co.uk
Blundell’s School and Prep School Blundell’s School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Tiverton, Devon. Regardless of whether a student starts at their Pre-Prep or Sixth Form, Blundell’s ensures that every pupil gets the complete “Blundell’s Experience”. They possess a strong academic ethos whilst also maintaining traditional values of family life, viewing education as a means of developing students into young men and women who are prepared to make a meaningful difference within their communities. The school motto, ‘Non Sibi’, encourages three values: courtesy, selflessness and empathy, which enables students to go on to enjoy lives of consequence and fulfilment. www.blundells.org
Bryanston School Bryanston School is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18. Renowned for its success in creative thinking, Bryanston fosters an inspiring, open-minded culture, and strives to help children find and pursue their individual passions. Every child at Bryanston reaches their fullest academic potential and is given the opportunity to become the very best they can be. The school promises that the education they provide will give their students confidence, strength, purpose, and a mind prepared for anything. www.bryanston.co.uk
Canford School One of the few remaining full boarding schools for pupils aged 13 to 18, and with strong academic results (including 41% A, 75% A*/A at A Level 2022), Canford equips Upper Sixth leavers for bright futures, whatever their chosen pathway. “Making a difference” is central to the school’s ethos, and pupils are encouraged to work hard and support both their peers and beyond in the wider community, following four core values: Humble Ambition, Gracious Leadership, Courageous Attitude and Purposeful Engagement. Ultimately, their aim is for every pupil to “Explore, Express and Excel” within a dynamic, caring, and inspirational school environment. www.canford.com
Castle Court School Castle Court School is a co-educational preparatory school for students aged between 2 and 13, located near the village of Corfe Mullen in Dorset. Students at Castle Court are intellectually curious and possess a deep capacity for critical thinking, and the outstanding pastoral and tutor team are dedicated to honouring each child’s unique abilities and talents. Students are given numerous opportunities to connect with the world around them, and are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed well beyond their time at Castle Court. In their recent ISI inspection, the school was rated ‘Excellent’ across all areas, or ‘Compliant’. www.castlecourt.com EDUCATION CHOICES MAGAZINE | WI NT ER 2022 | 51
