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Welcome to the Fine & Country Guide to Education 2017 Here at Fine & Country, we understand that people buy as much into the lifestyle of a property and its location as they do the bricks and mortar. Therefore choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and one that may directly influence your choice of property. With this in mind and in direct response to the high number of requests we receive from clients about the choice of schooling available in a particular area, this Guide to Education, now in its 5th year of publication, provides you with a comprehensive listing of schools throughout East Anglia. From our offices throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, we offer a multi award-winning service and our highly skilled team of professionals will ensure that you receive the first-class service you deserve when it comes to buying or selling your property. We utilize sophisticated, intelligent and creative marketing that provides the type of information buyers would never normally see with other agents and this Guide to Education has been designed solely with you in mind, aimed at helping you make an informed decision about securing the best future for your child. If you would like further copies of this 2017 Guide to Education, you can access it online at www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com or call our regional offices listed on the back cover.
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NORFOLK Beeston Hall School .............................................................................. 1 Glebe House School ............................................................................. 2 Gresham’s School .................................................................................. 3 Hethersett Old Hall School ................................................................ 4 Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall ................................. 5 Sacred Heart School & Little Pedlars Nursery ............................... 6 Norwich School ..................................................................................... 7 Norwich High School for Girls – Junior School ............................. 8 Norwich High School for Girls – Senior School ............................ 9 Riddlesworth Hall School .................................................................. 10 St Nicholas House Prep School and Nursery ............................... 11 Wymondham College ......................................................................... 12
SUFFOLK Culford School ..................................................................................... 13 Framlingham College Preparatory School ..................................... 14 Framlingham College ........................................................................... 15 Ipswich High School for Girls ........................................................... 16 Old School Henstead .......................................................................... 17
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SUFFOLK South Lee School ................................................................................... 18 Woodbridge School .............................................................................. 19
CAMBRIDGESHIRE St Faith’s ................................................................................................... 20 The Leys School ..................................................................................... 21
ESSEX Brentwood School . ................................................................................ 22 Colchester High School ........................................................................ 23 Holmwood House Preparatory School ............................................ 24 Littlegarth School ................................................................................... 25 New Hall School .................................................................................... 26 St Margaret's Preparatory School ...................................................... 27 St Mary's School . .................................................................................... 28 St Michael’s Church of England Preparatory School ...................... 29 Soaring High Montessori Primary School ........................................ 30 Thorpe Hall ............................................................................................. 31 Walden School ....................................................................................... 32
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Beeston Hall School Type:
Day and Boarding School
Gender: Co-educational Ages:
4 – 13
Pupils: 122
Naturally grounded for a wider world Together, the whole team at Beeston provides a caring environment in which children find that their contributions are valued and encouraged, enabling them to naturally develop their abilities and potential to become ‘grounded’ young people, ready for the future. We deliver a broad curriculum, with academic rigour led by inspired teaching, in an atmosphere where childhood is celebrated rather than obscured by a headlong rush towards adulthood. Kindness and compassion are
central to every day at Beeston, with everyone acting as role models for others, promoting good manners, service and generosity of spirit. We are an outward-looking, open-hearted school, with an outdoorsy, family feel, working harmoniously with parents to help children feel loved, be safe, active and achieving.The period in a child’s life before their teenage years is crucial to their development, and our directed support during this formative phase helps build a strong work ethic as well as the essential emotional and social capabilities to tackle everyday life at their future schools.
T 01263 837324 | E office@beestonhall.co.uk | www.beestonhall.co.uk Beeston Hall School, West Runton, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9NQ www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Glebe House School Type:
Day and boarding school
Gender: Co-educational from 6 months to 13 years Pupils: 164 Fees:
On application
In many ways, what makes us special is precisely what makes us different from other schools.We are small which means each child is known and nurtured individually – but always inclusively – in every aspect of school life. We are located close to North Norfolk’s coastline and so getting outside, enjoying nature and learning about the environment is part of our children’s learning.We embrace sport, both in physical education and through a
wide range of activities, to ensure every child is part of a team.We are passionate about music, art and drama and help many children achieve scholarships at senior school level. With full 'wrap around' care and flexible boarding, our pastoral care is independently recognised as a unique strength of the school.We may have been here since 1874, but our focus is on combining the best of contemporary education with traditional values.
T 01485 532809 (ext 4) | E admissions@glebehouseschool.co.uk | www.glebehouseschool.co.uk
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Gresham's School Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Day & Boarding School Co-educational 3-18 years 830 pupils approximately £3,075 - £10,990
Gresham’s is a vibrant, vibrant co-educational co educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-18 years, set in 200 acres of beautiful North Norfolk countryside just four miles from the coast. Our Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior schools offer a seamless education, taking pupils from nursery through to A levels or the IB Diploma. We focus on educating the whole child by providing a broad yet rigorous curriculum, combined with an extensive range of sporting, social and cultural opportunities.We aim to discover what motivates a student and nurture their abilities, whatever they may be. The school has enjoyed an international reputation for
producing a long line of successful alumni alumni, from the composer Benjamin Britten, poet W.H. Auden, inventor Sir James Dyson, and more recently international rugby players Tom and Ben Youngs and BAFTA award winning actress Olivia Colman. Gresham’s is within easy reach of Norwich, with its historical attractions and national and international transport links. Our beautiful location with its fantastic facilities provides the space to grow and learn.We are proud of our pupils, who leave us as enthusiastic, happy, confident and capable young adults, ready to make a real difference in the communities in which they live.
T 01263 714614 | E admissions@greshams.com | www.greshams.com Gresham's School, Cromer Road, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6EA www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Hethersett Old Hall School Type: Gender: Pupils: Fees:
Day and Boarding (full, weekly and flexi) Boys 3-11, girls 3-18, boarding girls only from 9 170 £3075-£4795 per term; full boarding additional £4185. Weekly boarding £2585. Nursery fees paid per session, from £29.05.
Stephen Crump, headmaster, writes: “Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions parents face perhaps even more daunting if it’s an independent school you are looking for. There are several good ones in this area, all with prospectuses and websites justifiably glowing with pride! So how do you choose? I believe it largely comes down to personal choice and instinct: after all, you know your own child best. But I can also say with certainty that what makes Hethersett Old Hall stand out from the crowd is the individual nurturing
pupils enjoy in our deliberately small classes, and the warmth of our caring community. This is always remarked upon by visitors and hugely valued by our families. In the end, there is no substitute for visiting in person and having a close look at the schools you are considering. Visit when the school is in full swing if you can, and don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions, not just from the person showing you around and from the Head, but from other parents, pupils and teachers, too.”
T 01603 810390 | E enquiries@hohs.co.uk | www.hohs.co.uk Hethersett Old Hall School, Norwich Road, Hethersett, Norwich NR9 3DW 4|
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Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall Type:
Day and Weekly/Flexi Boarding
Gender: Co-educational Ages:
2-13
Pupils: 375
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T 01603 868206 | E admissions@taverhamhall.co.uk | www.taverhamhall.co.uk Langley Preparatory School at Taverham Hall, Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HU www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Sacred Heart School & Little Pedlars Nursery Type:
Day and Full-time, Weekly and Flexi-boarding
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 125 pupils Fees:
Day: £1975-£4045 Boarding: £5785-£7500 Prospective Free School September 2018
The Daughters of Divine Charity have been providing high quality Catholic/Christian education in Swaffham for over 100 years.We wish to share our ethos and vision with a wider group of parents and give more children the chance to gain greater opportunities and better GCSE results in a small friendly school where they can fulfil their aspirations. The Sacred Heart School is an all through community school based on Catholic/Christian values and ethos, and welcomes pupils of other faiths or none. Every pupil
is known and cared for by the staff and other pupils in our nurturing, formative community. As a Free School we would be state funded but manage ourselves independent of central and local government government. Sacred Heart School will continue to provide a dynamic mix of academic learning and extra-curricular enrichment but with the advantage of no day fees. Arrange a taster day to give your child a preview of life at Sacred Heart School.
T 01760 721330 | E info@sacredheartschool.co.uk | www.sacredheartschool.co.uk Sacred Heart School, 17 Mangate Street, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7QW
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Norwich School Type:
Day School
Gender: Co-educational Ages:
7 - 18
Pupils: 1085 Norwich School is a thriving co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged seven to eighteen. Located in the unique setting of the Cathedral Close, the school is a traditional, yet lively place where boys and girls enjoy a rounded and stimulating education.The beautiful surroundings and remarkable history provide a fascinating and safe learning environment. Assembly takes place in the Cathedral each day and the statue of Nelson outside the Head Master’s office is a striking reminder of one of the school’s most famous alumni. The school boasts exceptional results and is consistently ranked as the top independent co-educational school in Norfolk. In 2016, Norwich School was ranked 14th nationally in the Sunday Times School’s Guide for leavers getting a place at their chosen university. Whilst the academic side is undoubtedly important, the school also offers a broad range of co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership and service. Initiatives such as the Young Norfolk Arts Festival and Young Norfolk Sports Academy demonstrate the importance placed on developing talent in the arts, music and sport, both in the school and the wider community. Financial assistance is available. For further information and details of admissions events, visit the website www.norwich-school.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @NorwichSchool
T 01603 728449 | E admissions@norwich-school.org.uk norwich-school.org.uk | www.norwich-school.org.uk
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Norwich High School for Girls – Junior School Type: Gender: Pupils: Ages: Fees:
Independent day school member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) Girls Nursery and Junior School – approx. 170 3 - 11 Nursery - £2,852 (full time) per term - Early Years Funding can be claimed for the first 15 hours per week. Junior School - £3,430 per term. Our Junior School is a happy and friendly environment where girls between the ages of 3 to 11 thrive. We are committed to providing an unrivalled educational experience within a culture that values resilience, mastery and personal growth for all.We believe that education is about more than exams and that learning should be the ultimate adventure. In each classroom, there is a buzz of cheerful, motivated girls who are absorbed in their learning. Each day brings new fun and adventure; you can sculpt in the Art room, make exploding volcanoes in the Science Lab, bake brownies in the Cookery room, gain confidence in our swimming pool or let your imagination run wild during our Forest School sessions. Each girl will read an incredible range of hand-picked literature and mathematics will shine. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully designed to provide a blend of core subject knowledge and exciting topic-based opportunities that focus on developing skills and a passion for learning. Our Junior School has a range of excellent facilities, including a dedicated IT suite, a well-stocked library and specialist teaching rooms for Science, Art and Design and Music.The girls also benefit from the outstanding facilities available at the Senior School on the same site. Our learning extends beyond the classroom, with a dynamic trip programme and an impressive range of over thirty clubs and activities for girls to enjoy. Parents and families play an essential role in supporting our positive and vibrant community, with many attending our regular sports fixtures, assemblies, plays, concerts and events.
T 01603 453 265 | E admissions@nor.gdst.net | www.norwichhigh.gdst.net Norwich High School for Girls, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2HU 8|
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Norwich High School for Girls – Senior School Type: Gender: Pupils: Ages: Fees:
Independent Day School member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) Girls Senior School and Sixth Form – approx. 440 11 - 18 Senior School and Sixth Form - £4,514 per term. Scholarships and Bursaries are available. Our Senior School is a stimulating academic environment, providing a very special education which allows every girl to achieve. Our stunning 14 acre site includes a wide range of specialist facilities, including a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, a dedicated music school, a state-of-the art performing arts centre and a newly refurbished library. With a wide choice of subjects and small class sizes, each girl can be ambitious in their studies while receiving outstanding support and gaining the confidence to excel. Our girls are just as keen to succeed in computing, engineering and the sciences, as they are in the arts and humanities. We constantly strive to deliver pioneering education, from our hallmark Inspiring Females programme which brings bold, innovative and creative women from all fields into the school to inspire and mentor our girls, to supplying each girl with an iPad to enhance their learning. The quality of creativity shown by the girls is outstanding, from their fantastic performances in drama and music, to the stunning art, textiles and technology exhibitions. Sport thrives here as well, with girls excelling in a whole range of disciplines, including hockey, netball, swimming and rowing. Our enrichment programme, including a new Societies and Activities programme, excellent Duke of Edinburgh scheme and a wealth of co-curricular trips, allows each girl to unlock their potential and develop in confidence and resilience. Every girl has the opportunity to contribute to the wider school community, with an abundance of leadership roles and fabulous opportunities available through the Girls’ Day School Trust network.
T 01603 453 265 | E admissions@nor.gdst.net | www.norwichhigh.gdst.net Norwich High School for Girls, 95 Newmarket Road, Norwich NR2 2HU www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Riddlesworth Hall School Type: Gender: Ages: Fees:
Day and Boarding School Co-educational 2 - 13 On application
Riddlesworth Hall is a traditional, independent school for pupils aged two to thirteen, with boarding available from the age of seven. Set in a historic building, located within 30-acres of picturesque Norfolk countryside, the school’s ethos is built around its respect for family and for the benefits of a traditional education.
Sport and the arts play a big part of day-to-day life and independence and curiosity are encouraged and nurtured to help children develop into well-rounded, confident individuals. Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom, including weekly Forest School lessons in the school’s own log cabin classroom.
Established in 1946, the school values the traditions of the past and embraces the best of modern education. Its unique selling points are its warm, family atmosphere and small class sizes, which mean staff can work with children individually to find their strengths and to support pupils of all academic levels.
Riddlesworth has been home to generations of students, including Lady Diana Spencer and designer Lulu Guinness. Its proven academic success has seen pupils go on to top schools and achieve exceptional scholarship opportunities.
T 01953 681246 | E hmsec@riddlesworth-hall.com | www.riddlesworthhall.com Hall Lane, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2TA 10 |
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St Nicholas House Prep School and Nursery Type: Gender: Pupils: Fees:
Day School Co-educational 60 £1,695 Nursery: separate session rates
Nursery (2-5yrs)
Prep School (4-11yrs)
Our Nursery is open from 7.30am – 6pm, Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year, aiming to offer the best possible educational start in life. An individual tailored experience supports learning and development in a challenging, nurturing environment that stimulates imagination and encourages exploration and discovery.
The small friendly environment of the Prep School offers a variety of opportunities for children to discover their individual talents and achieve to a high standard. A broad curriculum taught by a dedicated team of teachers and a wide range of extra-curricular activities mean that all pupils can achieve their full potential.
With access to all the Prep School facilities, Language, Art, Music, Dance and Sport are all part of the day and children take part in main school events such as assemblies, concerts and Sports Day.
Headmaster, Martin Castle says “I count myself lucky to be surrounded by children who have a smile on their face as a default setting.The values of the school shine in each pupil and they leave us at age 11 with an excellent level of education ready to tackle the challenges ahead”.
T 01692 403143 | E info@stnicholashouse.com | www.stnicholashouse.com St Nicholas House School, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9AT www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Wymondham College Type:
State Boarding and Day Secondary School
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 1350 Fees:
boarding fees from £10,044 pa (main school) and £10,710 pa (6th Form)
Wymondham College is the largest State Boarding School in the country, educating around 650 boarders and a similar number of day students students.The highest performing state school in the eastern region, and in the top 5% nationally, the College secured “outstanding” judgements from Ofsted in both the last education and boarding inspections.
High quality education with first class facilities is free for day students, and with extremely competitive boarding fees Wymondham College offers a very attractive alternative to private schooling. Additionally, our latest parental survey was extremely positive with over 95% of parents saying they would recommend the College to other parents.
Strong academic success coupled with an almost unrivalled choice of extra-curricular opportunities makes Wymondham College a very popular choice. Over 60 regular weekly clubs and societies are available together with over 700 annual sporting fixtures, an extremely successful Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
If you would like a personal tour of the College please do get in touch, we would be more than happy to organise this for you and your family. Please contact our registrar Mrs Bunning on 01953 609014 or admissions@wymondhamcollege.org.
T 01953 609083 | E admissions@wymondhamcollege.org | www.wymondhamcollege.org
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Culford School Type: Gender: Pupils: Fees:
Boarding & Day School Co-educational 670 Nursery from £2,265, Pre Pre-Prep Prep £2,870-£3,140; £2,870 £3,140; Prep Day £3,660-£4,820; Prep Boarding £7,195-£7,365; Senior: Day £6,150; Boarding £9,495
Culford is a co-educational boarding and day school providing exceptional academic and sports facilities for 670 pupils aged 2¾ to 18 18. It is situated in 480 acres of stunning parkland, just 3 miles from Bury St Edmunds, with a new express bus shuttle service from Norwich and Cambridge that takes just 40 minutes. Culford is renowned for having a unique sense of community, which enriches the pupils’ lives and offers academic, sports, arts and activities programmes, therefore ensuring each pupil achieves their full potential. Whether their ambition is an Oxbridge degree, to attend Drama School, Music or Art College, to go and read Medicine or Sports Science at university, or anything in between, we will do everything we can to help them get there.
Our aim is to provide an education that is challenging, enriching and fun for every pupil, and is focused upon aspirations. In 2015 2015, we opened a their individual needs and aspirations new landmark library, Paddy and Scott’s café and launched a new Golf Programme. A second all-weather artificial turf pitch was opened in 2016, along with 2 new seasonally covered outdoor tennis courts to join our superb Indoor Tennis Centre. With fantastic facilities together with outstanding pastoral care and an excellent academic record, Culford School offers your child the very best foundation for the future. Come and visit us soon; please telephone the Admissions team on 01284 385308 or visit www.culford.co.uk for more information.
T 01284 385308 | www.culford.co.uk Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TX www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Framlingham College Prep School Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Boarding & Day School Co-educational 2 - 13 250 £8,172 - £14,219; Boarding: £35-38 per night; Nursery: £35 per day
Pupils at Framlingham College Prep School are very proud of their school.They find their preparatory years stimulating, rewarding and enjoyable.The youngsters explore their talents, discover new ones and feel valued in a friendly, caring and supportive environment.We are also conscious of the very different adult world for which we are preparing them, of the qualities they will require to prosper, and of our responsibility in nurturing these qualities.
Parents are equally as proud of their school.There is a plethora of choice out there and parents are very discerning. Increasingly, they look for a school that is as tailor-made to them as much as it is to their children. Flexibility is the key, and schools like us that can offer such a bespoke service combining flexible starts and ends of the day with a flexible boarding option are thriving.
T 01728 685331 | framcollege.co.uk Framlingham College Prep School, Brandeston Hall, Suffolk IP13 7AH 14 |
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Framlingham College Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Boarding & Day School Co-educational 13 - 18 450 £17,789.73 - £27,667.74 per year
Framlingham College is a dynamic and forward-looking community.This is a school that is interested in the development of the whole person as well as the examination candidate, and we encourage our pupils to open their minds, to aim high in all they do, and to make the most of the opportunities available to them.
A Level stands alongside the very best in the country. Individual programmes of study provide each pupil with the knowledge and expertise to realise their full academic and personal potential, and the majority of our leavers go on to top British universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
The College has a fine record in stretching the most able pupils, and we know that the bright child will do as well here as they will anywhere else, while our ‘value-added’ rating for those pupils who are not automatically destined to achieve A grades at GCSE and
What is certain is that all pupils can be assured of the highest professional quality of provision and individual care in all areas of school life, whatever their strengths or interests.
T 01728 723789 | www.framcollege.co.uk Framlingham College, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9EY www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Ipswich High School for Girls Type: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Day Girls 3 – 18 488 Pre-Prep: Lower & Middle: £22-£45 per day, Upper-Pre-Prep: £2,730 per term Junior School: Year 1 - 2 £2,892 per term, Year 3 - 6 £3,216 per term Senior School: Year 7 - 9: £4,396 per term, Year 10 - 13 £4,458 per term
We believe Ipswich High School for Girls is truly unique. As a leading independent girls’ day school, we offer academic excellence from age 3-18, empowering our pupils to leave us with confidence, self-esteem and outstanding academic results. We offer fantastic facilities and an inspirational setting on our 84-acre campus in beautiful Woolverstone, just four miles outside of Ipswich. We welcome girls from across Suffolk, Essex and South Norfolk. Our site reflects our identity - a mix of heritage and tradition embedded within a forward-thinking ethos, dynamic curriculum and timetable.
Our curriculum is creative, broad and balanced; designed to fulfil our mission to provide excellent all-round individual education, encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence and openness to new ideas and we are renowned for our excellent Academic record. Our results are consistently high and place us at the top of the league tables year on year. We are committed to offering high quality education for girls at a competitive cost, but also provide generous financial awards in the form of scholarships and bursaries throughout the Senior School and Sixth Form.
T 01473 780201 | E admissions@ihs.gdst.net | www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
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The Old School Henstead Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Independent Day School & Nursery Co-educational 2½ - 11 100 Reception £6,600* pa; Year 1 £7,470 pa; Year 2 £7,800 pa; Years 3-6 £9,510 , ppa;; *Earlyy Years fundingg deductible for under 5’s.
The Old School Henstead is committed to ensuring that every pupil maximises his or her potential.The school’s aim is to nurture positive, responsible young people, who can work and co‐operate with others, developing knowledge and skills to make a special contribution to the global environment that awaits them. Above all, the school believes in making learning fun and to engender a love of lifelong learning in every child. Small class sizes, excellent teaching and an insistence on traditional values of hard work and good manners help all pupils to achieve high academic standards.The school caters for pupils of all abilities, taught in class bases in Early Years
and the Lower School, and by subject specialists in the Upper School. Music-making and drama are an important part of life at The Old School Henstead, in keeping with the school’s focus on building pupils’ confidence.The school believes in sport for all, with pupils representing the school in a range of sports. Outdoor Education is an important part of the curriculum, for it is inclusive and encourages supervised, sensible risk-taking and learning opportunities. Tours of the school and taster days are available on request.
T 01502 741150 | E office@theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk | www.theoldschoolhenstead.co.uk
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South Lee School Type:
Day School and Nursery
Gender: Co-educational Ages:
2 – 13
Pupils: 214
South Lee is an established nursery and preparatory school in Bury St Edmunds for children aged 2-13 years which is dynamic and contemporary. Children are fully supported by our caring, professional and motivated staff who provide each child with a broad and relevant education, setting high expectations and celebrating effort, curiosity and perseverance. A vibrant and busy school day extends beyond the classroom with
our extensive sport, art, music and drama facilities encouraging pupils to develop into well-rounded individuals who are ready to thrive in and contribute to the wider community. For more details or to arrange a visit, contact Mrs Ronge – Registrar, on 01284 754654 or visit www.southlee.co.uk
T 01284 754654 | E office@southlee.co.uk | W www.southlee.co.uk South Lee School, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2BT 18 |
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Woodbridge School Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils:
Day and Boarding School Co-Educational 4 – 18 810
Founded in 1557,Woodbridge School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils of ages 4-18.The School is a caring and nurturing school, with a real sense of warmth and community. Woodbridge focusses on providing an education in which academic results are highly important, but ultimately can only be achieved by innovative approaches to teaching and learning, excellent extra-curricular provision, outstanding pastoral care, and a particular emphasis on the personal development of its pupils.
The central aim of a Woodbridge education is to help equip our students with the qualifications, personal attributes and characteristics that they will need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Education needs to evolve, and at Woodbridge we aren’t just ‘doing what we’ve always done’ but adapting (while retaining academic rigour) to meet the demands which young people will face in 2025, 2030 and beyond.
T 01394 615041 | E admissions@woodbridgeschool.org.uk | www.woodbridgeschool.org.uk
Woodbridge School, Marryott House, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JH
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St Faith’s Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils:
Independent Day School Co-educational 4 - 13 520
St Faith’s has a reputation for providing an outstanding all-round education with a strong academic core and excellent pastoral care.The School has received national and international recognition for its curriculum innovation. Last year we became the first school in the UK to introduce Engineering as a core curriculum subject for primary age pupils, and were endorsed by the James Dyson Foundation.We were also one of the first prep/junior schools to introduce computer programming, which promoted the Government to designate St Faith’s as a ‘Lead School’ for teaching
computing. St Faith’s has adapted its curriculum to meet the needs of the modern world and to future-proof our children’s education.We now have strong links with Cambridge University as well as many technological and engineering companies in Cambridge. St Faith’s also has a long-standing reputation for sport; over the last year eighteen of our sports teams have reached National Finals.Thanks to our child-centred education philosophy our pupils are known for their all-round skills, with over a third of our final year pupils regularly gaining scholarships to their senior school of choice.
T 01223 352073 | E registrar@stfaiths.co.uk | www.stfaiths.co.uk St Faith’s, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 8AG 20 |
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The Leys School Type:
Boarding and Day School
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 565
Located in the heart of the historic university city of Cambridge,The Leys sits in leafy grounds of over 50 acres. Primarily a boarding school, it offers pupils the best of both worlds, and extensive links with the University means their educational experience is unique, balancing intellectual stimulation with a history and culture that others can only dream of. Add to this the school’s ‘rural’ feel, extensive sports facilities and over one hundred weekly extra-curricular activities, and it is easy to understand why pupils are proud to feel part of such an inspiring and engaging community.
Key to ensuring pupils are happy and achieving is the pastoral care embedded within the school.Whether a boarder, home boarder or day pupil, each child is attached to 1 of 11 houses, each supported by an approachable and nurturing team; a true home from home. The Leys is always keen to encourage those with particular talents and a range of academic, sporting and creative scholarships are available. To arrange a visit and explore the school contact the Admissions Team.
T 01223 508900 | E admissions@theleys.net | www.theleys.net
The Leys School, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 7AD www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Brentwood School Type: Gender: Pupils: Ages: Fees:
Day & Boarding School Co-educational (Diamond Model) 1,537 3 - 18 Please see website for full details
Brentwood School shines out as a beacon of excellence. Academically, we sit comfortably alongside the best schools in the country, and we enjoy an unparalleled local reputation. Our students are happy individuals who thrive on the high standards which are expected of them.They benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, set in the heart of Brentwood, and surrounded by 75 acres of green playing fields and gardens.We celebrate a 460-year history and take our heritage seriously. Our pupils are expected to have self-respect, to exhibit pride in their appearance and embrace values such as courtesy, consideration for others, kindness, honour, courage, sportsmanship, duty and selflessness.
Our pupils achieve excellent academic standards that rank among the best in the country.The average results achieved by A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma students is the equivalent of AAA at A Level. Brentwood was the first school in Essex, and one of the first in the country, to adopt the Diamond Model: single-sex classes from the age of 11-16 within an overall mixed gender environment.We believe this model helps our teachers to tailor their teaching to the different learning styles of boys and girls and provides the best of single gender teaching within a co-educational environment.
T 01277 243 243 | E admissions@brentwood.essex.sch.uk | www.brentwoodschool.co.uk
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8EE 22 |
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Colchester High School Type:
Day School
Gender: Co-educational Ages:
2½ - 16
Pupils: 450
Colchester High School is Colchester’s only independent school for girls and boys aged 2½ to 16, uniquely able to offer an excellent family-friendly education to children from nursery through to Year 11. Our welcoming environment and combination of small classes and high-quality teaching allows us to give each child the individual attention they need to flourish. As a result, our pupils exceed national expectations at every level and perform consistently well at the 11+ and GCSE examinations. The foundations of this success are laid in our all-year-round Nursery, where our experienced
practitioners engage each child with an individually targeted blend of free-flowing play and formal learning in phonics and maths.This is built on in our Lower School, where we offer a broad curriculum designed to help each pupil progress at the right speed and is completed in our Senior School, where our subject-specialist teachers help pupils meet our high expectations. Our individualised focus reaches beyond the classroom to take in the worlds of sport, music, the arts and more so that every child can explore all of their talents. Scholarships are available for entry into Year 7 of our Senior School.
T 01206 217116 | admissions@colchesterhighschool.co.uk | www.colchesterhighschool.co.uk
11-13 Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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Holmwood House Preparatory School Type: Gender: Pupils: Fees:
Day School with Flexi and Weekly Boarding Options Co-educational 300 £3,150 to £5,565 per term
Holmwood is a fairly unique place. It embodies all of the values of the traditional 4-13 Prep School but tends to do so in a rather individual manner! We take the important things seriously but like to think a little out of the box from time to time. At the heart of any great school is what happens in the classroom and at the heart of our teaching programme is the belief that each child is an individual and should make demonstrable progress in every lesson; wherever they are on the academic spectrum. Great teaching is a way of ensuring even greater learning. We introduce specialist subject teaching from an early age - languages, music, swimming, PE & Games in Reception, adding in
specialist art from Year 2, science from Year 3, and from Year 4 the children are taught in 3 sets by subject specialists across the whole curriculum. Pastoral care is a huge strength of our school; we genuinely aim to live our school’s motto every day “Happiness is the Key to Progress”.The culture and ethos at Holmwood are embedded in all that we do.We like tradition, we value culture, we care about our school community, we embrace competition, challenge and sportsmanship, we don’t like arrogance or poor sportsmanship and we try to live by the Holmwood three Cs – care, courtesy and consideration.
T 01206 574305 | E admissions@holmwood.essex.sch.uk | www.holmwood.essex.sch.uk
Holmwood House School, Chitts Hill, Lexden, Colchester, Essex CO3 9ST 24 |
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Littlegarth School Type: Gender: Ages: Pupils: Fees:
Day School and Nursery Co-educational 2 - 11 320 Nurseryy £745 to £2565 Pre-Prepp £2910 Years 3 & 4 £3130 Years 5 & 6 £3380
Littlegarth is a happy, friendly and forward thinking school where children between the ages 2½ and 11 begin their exciting journey of discovery. The school aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our stimulating and wide-reaching curriculum is designed to enable each pupil to develop a range of talents and to encourage self confidence. Littlegarth is situated in the heart of Constable Country on the Essex/Suffolk border; with its Grade II listed
Georgian building looking out over the rolling landscaped farmland. The school boasts a large Sports Hall, and with a new building to house six classrooms, a Library and specialist rooms for the creative and performing arts, Littlegarth has the facilities to ensure that the children achieve their full potential, enabling them to excel in a wide variety of activities. For further details or to arrange a visit to the School please contact: Peter Jones, Headmaster or Carolyne Morey, Registrar.
T 01206 262332 | E office@littlegarth.essex.sch.uk | W littlegarth.essex.sch.uk Littlegarth School, Horkesley Park, Nayland, Colchester, Essex CO6 4JR www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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New Hall School Type: Gender: Pupils: Ages: Fees:
Day and Boarding School Co-educational (Diamond model) 1,200 3-18 Please see the website for full details
New Hall School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3-18 years. Set in a stunning location and dominated by the former Tudor palace of Beaulieu, New Hall is only 30 minutes from London by train, and in striking distance of the coast.
Key Stages 3 and 4.The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in confidence, whilst enjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the different ways in which boys and girls learn.
At New Hall we operate the highly successful ‘diamond model’ structure, that is, co-education in the Preparatory School (ages 3-11), single-sex education in the Boys’ Division and Girls’ Division (11-16) and co-education in the Sixth Form (16-18). In this way, New Hall provides the best of both worlds; the benefits of a co-educational environment, together with the advantages of girls and boys being taught separately at
We believe that a New Hall education enables students to confidently meet the challenges of the world. Here, students of different traditions are educated in an environment where academic excellence is achieved. This is brought about in surroundings where relationships are based on the Gospel values of trust and respect. New Hall School welcomes all who support the Catholic ethos.
T 01245 467 588 | E registrar@newhallschool.co.uk | www.newhallschool.co.uk New Hall School, The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 3HS
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St Margaret’s Prep School Type:
Day School
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 210 Fees:
£2,985 - £3,585 per term
Every Independent school will use the words ‘Unique’ ‘Small Class Sizes’ ‘Bringing the best out in each child’ ‘Excellent Academic Results’ and so forth. St. Margaret’s offers all of those, but you would expect that from any good Preparatory School. So why would we encourage you to put your trust in our school? Parents who send their children to St. Margaret’s know they can trust us to make education fun and stimulating. We’ve been established since 1946 so parents know our reputation for developing exceptionally well-rounded pupils with a love of learning. They know our results speak for themselves, with our excellence in scholarships, sport and the arts, particularly music. But what makes St. Margaret’s so special for parents is the warm and nurturing heart at its core, with every
child valued and treated as an individual to bring out the very best in them. Quite simply we are a family, with traditional caring family values. You’ll feel it as soon as you see the school in its beautiful parkland setting and step inside the warm and welcoming entrance. Visit us and you’ll see our dedicated team helping every child to flourish, celebrating their achievements and recognising their strengths. And most of all you’ll feel it when you meet the children themselves – delightful, happy, thriving and full of life. They are our greatest achievement and we are so proud to be a part of their lives. Mr Callum Douglas, Headmaster
T 01787 472134 | E admin@stmargaretsprep.com | www.stmargaretsprep.com St. Margaret’s Prep School, Gosfield Hall Park, Gosfield, Essex CO9 1SE www.fineandcountrylifestyles.com
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St Mary’s School Type:
Day school
Gender: Co-eduational Ages:
Boys aged 3-4; Girls aged 3-16
Pupils: 400
St Mary’s, Colchester: ‘One of the UK’s top schools’. It’s among the best schools in the country according to the S Sunday Times, but Mary’s School, Colchester th d Ti b t att St M ’ S h lC l h t success is not only measured in exam results, but also in the development of each pupil’s individual character, talents and interests. ‘Small classes and attention to the best methods of encouraging each pupil to achieve her potential mean that our students’ academic results are impressive, whatever their starting point,’ says Mrs Hilary Vipond, Principal of St Mary’s, the independent day school for girls aged three to sixteen, with boys aged three and four in its Kindergarten. ‘However, although we are an academic school, our pupils also play an active part in
school life, making the most of a broad, stimulating education in our happy environment.’ IIn St M ’ very positive iti culture, lt l are k Mary’s young people keen to achieve and pupils’ GCSE results are consistently among the best in the area. At age 11, SATs results are well above national expectations and pupils achieve grammar school places and Senior School scholarships. No wonder the Sunday Times’ ParentPower judged St Mary’s to be the 13th highest achieving school without a sixth form in the UK and among the country’s Top 100 Prep Schools. At St Mary’s, students achieve academically and at the same time develop the personality and confidence to make the very most of the school years and the life that lies ahead.
T 01206 216420 | E registrar@stmaryscolchester.org.uk www.stmaryscolchester.org.uk
St Mary’s School, 91 Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex CO3 3RB 28 |
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St. Michael’s Church of England Preparatory School Type:
Day School
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 293
St. Michael's School is a popular and forward thinking Prep School where traditional values, progressive teaching and learning methods go hand in hand to provide children with an excellent start to their education. The majority of our Year 6 children go on to one of the grammar schools within the Southend area or to leading independent senior schools. From their earliest days in our thriving Foundation Stage we aim for each child to grow in confidence and
independence and for them to develop into unique and well-rounded individuals. Underpinned by our Christian ethos children learn and grow together happily in our school. St. Michael’s children are frequently involved in a wide variety of musical activities and performances both inside and outside school. Sport and Drama also feature very highly, together with our innovative outdoor education programme.
T 01702 416310 | E admissions@stmichaelsschool.com | www.stmichaelsschool.com 198 Hadleigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 2LP
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Soaring High Montessori Primary School Type:
Day School
Ages:
4 - 11
Pupils: 55 Fees:
ÂŁ2,100 per term
Nestled in the Essex countryside, Soaring oaring High Montessori Primary School is proud d of its staff to pupil ratios, which are 1:10 throughout out the school. The school is co-educational and alll pupils are taught upholding the Montessori philosophy hilosophy and ethos whilst ensuring that all National nal Curriculum requirements are met. Each individual ual is carefully planned for within our broad curriculum. culum. A wide variety of extracurricular activities are also offered, including orienteering, fencing ng and art clubs, a school choir, individual music ic and LAMDA lessons, (with students taking examss from 7 years old) and a diverse range of sportingg opportunities. Each year a school production takess centre stage with all pupils taking part in a play directed by our own professionally trained artist. During sport, emphasis is placed on n physical strength, co-ordination and balance,, progressing to nurturing the essential foundational skills required in all games.The children from Soaring ring High gain the confidence and self-esteem to enter into competitive arenas in a wide variety of sports including tennis, ballet, hockey and trampolining, ampolining, often gaining recognition across the county. y. With a highly qualified and dedicated ed staff body, Soaring High Montessori Primary School chool will ensure the best possible start for your our offspring. It is the school’s aim for all pupils to o make the transition in to the secondary school ol of their choice with a thirst for knowledge, bountiful enthusiasm, and the skills to be a respectful espectful member of the community. Assessed by Ofsted (January 2012) to have an ove you to see outstanding curriculum, we would love hild. what Soaring High can offer your child.
T 01376 564392 | E office@soaringhighschool.co.uk @ i hi h h l k | www.soaringhighschool.co.uk i hi h h l k
Purley Farm, Purley Lane, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1TH 30 |
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Thorpe Hall School Type:
Non-selective Independent Day School
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 365 Fees:
Thorpe Hall School is a forward thinking school where new initiatives to support learning are explored and pupils are encouraged to be the very best they can be be. Great emphasis is placed on teaching children how to learn and develop the skills they need to become life-long learners. A broad curriculum balances active, practical and stimulating areas of learning, and outstanding academic results are achieved. In 2016, Thorpe Hall is featured in the Sunday Times Top 100 UK Independent Preparatory Schools Guide for SATs performance, and was awarded an ISA National Award for Excellence and Innovation.The school has a long and distinguished record of preparing candidates for the 11+ exam, although many pupils choose to progress to Thorpe Hall's Senior School; one of the leading settings in the county for GCSE results.
T 01702 582340
From £2,813 to £3,882 per term
Pupils have a very positive school life, rich in variety and with a wealth of opportunity for them to be challenged, successful. At the heart of challenged supported and successful the school is the understanding that in order to build self-esteem and confidence, a wide range of activities must be provided to enable every child to achieve their potential.These activities are not limited to academic study but include sporting, social and cultural opportunities in abundance. “In response to the school’s promotion of its values, pupils create the family atmosphere in which they flourish and develop.Their self-esteem builds and they move on with confidence and maturity to achieve their potential.” Independent Schools Inspectorate Report 2014
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Thorpe Hall School, Wakering Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 3RD
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Walden School Type:
Day and Full, Weekly and Flexi Boarding
Gender: Co-educational Pupils: 345
At Walden School we pride ourselves on delivering a balanced b l d and d rounded d d education, d so that h pupils l ffrom our school go on to become an asset to society. We encourage independent thought and creativity, with a real focus on the individual. Our academic performance is strong, and this is matched by a full range of clubs and activities out of the classroom, including Duke of Edinburgh Award, Gymnastics, Jazz Band and Drama– there are many opportunities for each child to shine. Pastoral care at Walden School is exemplary and children thrive in our nurturing, supportive environment,
whether they are just beginning their educational journey in our Nursery, or are in our Sixth Form, about to embark on the challenges of adult life. We have excellent teacher to pupil ratios throughout the school, so each staff member gets to know our students well. Set in extensive grounds of 37 acres in the heart of Saffron Walden, and with superb facilities including our own Forest School and indoor swimming pool,Walden School is a home for happy, hardworking, high achieving students. Come and visit - we'll be delighted to welcome you.
T 01799 525351 | E admissions@waldenschool.co.uk | www.waldenschool.co.uk Walden School, Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3EB 32 |
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