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BENDARROCH SCHOOLHeadmaster: Nigel R Home Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 13 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 45 |
Aylesbeare
Exeter Devon EX5 2BY Map Tel. +44(0)1647 24396 Email: 
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Comment: Bendarroch School is different. Those who know it recognise the school's unique ethos - a quality that is clearly there but is difficult to embrace in a few words. The School exists to serve the needs of each child individually. It begins from the precept that every child has a right to be happy and to be safe at school. It recognises that each child is different from every other child, develops at his or her own pace, has his or her own strengths and own weaknesses. There is no such person as the standardised child...
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BLUNDELL'S SCHOOLContact: Mr. P G Klinkenberg (Registrar) Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years Attendance: Boarding (Full, Weekly & Flexi) & Day No. of Students: 335 Boys, 230 Girls Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Tiverton Devon EX16 4DN Map Tel. +44(0)1884 252543 Fax.+44(0)1884 243232 Email:
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| Comment: “THINK WHERE MAN’S GLORY MOST BEGINS AND ENDS, AND SAY MY GLORY WAS I HAD SUCH FRIENDS.” WB YEATS At Blundell’s, friendships and relationships formed in our community are at the heart of what is undoubtedly a special school. Strong and supportive relationships, often unheard and unsung, make community life very rewarding here; as W B Yeats reminds us, friendship is extremely important. Blundell’s is Devon’s oldest (Founded 1604) and most significant school and it continues to go from strength to strength as it proceeds into its fifth century, building on the best of tradition yet embracing the exciting dynamics of today’s wider educational environment. | |
BRAMDEAN SCHOOLContact: Mr D A Connett Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 190 Religious Affiliation: Inter denominational |
Richmond
Lodge Homefield Road Heavitree, Exeter Devon EX1 2QR Map Tel. +44(0)1392 273387 Fax.+44(0)1392 439330 Email: |
| Comment: Bramdean is a traditional school
offering a high level of education. The school aims to fulfil
the potential of each pupil it accepts and to supply a varied range
of opportunities for personal success both inside and outside the
classroom, and to also promote the development of sound Christian
values. Emphasis is placed on old-fashioned values of politeness,
social behaviour and self-discipline, a sense of
responsibility and service to the community and a genuine commitment
to the pursuit of excellence.
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BRUTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLSContact: Juliet Hunt , Registrar Ages: Boys: 3-7 years Girls: 3-18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 370 |
Sunny Hill Bruton Somerset BA10 0NT Map Tel. +44(0)1749 814401 Email:
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Comment: Set in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside, Bruton School for Girls has been achieving academic excellence for over 100 years.
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DAUNTSEY'S SCHOOLContact: Mrs Joanna Sagers, Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 790 |
West Lavington Devizes Wiltshire SN10 4HE Map Tel. +44(0)1380 814501 Email:
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Comment: Dauntsey's is a leading co-educational boarding and day school of some 790 pupils aged 11 to 18, set in idyllic countryside on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Most striking perhaps is the atmosphere at Dauntsey’s. Visitors comment on the happy and friendly atmosphere; the energy, purpose and determination to do well. For more information please visit our website which we think will give you a real flavour of Dauntsey’s. |
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DEAN CLOSE SCHOOLContact: Mrs Sarah Smith, Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 13 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 460 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Shelburne
Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE Map Tel. +44(0)1242 258000 Fax.+44(0)1242 258003 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Dean Close is truly co-ed, with
almost equal numbers of girls & boys. The School aims to broaden
the opportunities of each and every pupil through an exceptional
array of sport, music, theatre and art as well as 100+ clubs and
societies. An underlying Christian ethos generates genuine warmth
and mutual respect.
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EXETER SCHOOLRegistrar: Mrs Wendy Drake Ages: Boys/Girls: 7 - 18 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 825 Religious Affiliation: Christian |
Victoria
Park Road Exeter Devon EX2 4NS Map Tel. +44(0)1392 258712 Fax.+44(0)1392 498144 Email: Website: |
| Comment: This outstandingly successful
co-educational day school is a centre of academic, cultural and
sporting excellence within its own extensive grounds in the heart of
the cathedral city of Exeter. Each year almost all of our pupils go on to university including 10-15 to Oxford or Cambridge.
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GRENVILLE COLLEGEHeadmaster: Dr Simon Wormleighton Ages: Boys/Girls: 2-18 years Attendance: Day, Boarding & weekly Boarding No. of Students: 420 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Belvoir Road Bideford Devon EX39 3JP Map Tel. +44(0)1237 472212 Fax.+44(0)1237 477020 Email:
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Comment: Grenville College is a dynamic and forward-looking school. It is large enough to offer a broad range of courses, yet small enough for everyone to be valued as an individual. Excellent facilities, dedicated staff and individual learning programmes combine to enable pupils to gain maximum benefit and achieve excellent results.
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HAZLEGROVE PREPARATORY SCHOOLHeadmaster: Richard Fenwick Ages:Boys/Girls: 3 - 13 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 313 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Hazlegrove
house Sparkford Somerset BA22 7JA Map Tel. +44(0)1963 440314 Fax.+44(0)1963 440569 Email: Website:
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| Comment: Hazlegrove has an exceptional
record of success both in the classroom and on the games' field.
Last year eighteen children gained scholarships to their senior
schools. The school caters for children of a wide ability range and
prides itself on its ability to challenge all children.
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HEYWOOD PREP. SCHOOLContact: Mr M Hall, Principal Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 11 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 160 Religious Affiliation: Non Denominational |
The
Priory Priory Street Corsham Wiltshire SN13 0AP Map Tel. +44(0)1249 713379 Fax.+44(0)1249 701757 Email: Website:
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| Comment: Heywood Preparatory School
provides a first class education in a warm, caring environment.
Traditional teaching methods combine with up to date resources
including ICT suite to ensure that Heywood pupils are well equipped
for Senior School. Also available is Wigwam Nursery for children
aged 2 to 5 yrs.
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KINGHAM HILL SCHOOLContact: Mr M Morris Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 221 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Kingham Chipping Norton Oxon OX7 6TH Map Tel. +44(0)1608 658999 Fax.+44(0)1608 658658 Email:
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Comment: Beautifully situated in 92-acres of rolling Cotswold countryside Kingham Hill enjoys wonderful sporting facilities and places high priority upon: . Christian values that permeate school life . Added value that enables so many to exceed all expectations . Family-style boarding houses and superb pastoral care. |
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KING'S BRUTONRegistrar: Mr Andrew Leach Ages: Boys/Girls: 13 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 370 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Bruton Somerset BA10 0ED Map Tel. +44(0)1749 814200 Fax.+44(0)1749 813426 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Most pupils take the Common
Entrance Examination although special arrangements can be made for
students from abroad. There are a number of scholarships
available. These vary from purely academic to those requiring
expertise in other areas. Do book an appointment to visit, you will be made most welcome! | |
KINGSWOOD SCHOOLContact: The Registrar Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 750 Religious Affiliation: Methodist Foundation - Interdenominational/Christian ethos |
Lansdown Bath Somerset BA1 5RG Map Tel. +44(0)1225 734200 Fax.+44(0)1225 734205 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Dedicated to providing the best
and broadest education for boys and girls in a Christian
environment. Full extra-curricular programme with weekend
activities. Scholarships, Bursaries and HM Forces Remission.
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LEWESTON SCHOOLContact: Mrs Chiara Damant, Registrar Ages: Boys: 2½-8 years Girls: 2½-18 years Attendance: Day, Boarding & Flexiboarding No. of Students: 340 Religious Affiliation: Catholic |
Leweston Sherborne Dorset DT9 6EN Map Tel. +44(0)1963 211010 Fax.+44(0)1963 210786 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Coeducational preparatory and single-sex senior school sharing 40 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland. The Schools pride themselves on offering a academic and balanced education in a stimulating and informal atmosphere.
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MONKTON COMBE SCHOOLContact: The Registrar, Mrs Patricia Neaverson Ages: Boys/Girls: 2-19 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 770 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Monkton
Combe Bath Somerset BA2 7HG Map Tel. +44(0)1225 721133 Fax.+44(0)1225 721181 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Monkton Combe School, just a mile from the World Heritage City of Bath, is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 2-19. We pride ourselves on our lively Christian ethos, excellent exam results and our strong pastoral care. At Monkton we are setting standards for life - giving young people the qualities of character they need to become trusted employees, inspiring leaders, valued friends and loving parents.
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PRIOR PARK COLLEGEContact: The Registrar, Dr Margaret Ruxton Ages: Boys/Girls: 11 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 536 Religious Affiliation: Catholic in foundation- ecumenical in spirit. |
Ralph
Allen Drive Bath Avon BA2 5AH Map Tel. +44(0)1225 831000 Fax.+44(0)1225 835753 Email:
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| Comment: Prior Park is the UK's largest
fully co-educational Catholic boarding and day school and is a happy
Christian community encouraging academic confidence and providing
outstanding enrichment opportunities. House-based pastoral care
engenders self-respect and respect for others. Pupils are keen to
learn in a positive teaching environment with outstanding
facilities. Careers and higher education guidance are given great
importance. The wonderful setting of Prior Park lends itself to the
encouragement of artistic and creative talent. 21 Music, Drama and
Dance performances this year have earned the College an enviable
reputation. A broad P.E. curriculum and Games programme provides
sporting excellence and sport for all. The Duke of Edinburgh Award
programme and the Combined Cadet Force as well as 16 Community
Service programmes offer further opportunities.
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RENDCOMB COLLEGEHeadmaster: Mr Gerry Holden Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 330 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Rendcomb Near Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7HA Map Tel. +44(0)1285 831213 Fax.+44(0)01285 831121 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Rendcomb College offers all its
pupils the cornerstones of small class sizes, first-class
discipline, excellent results and superb facilities. The Senior and
Junior Schools are located within 200 acres of Cotswold parkland and
are within easy access of Heathrow, the M4 and M5.
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ROSE HILLHeadmaster: Mr Peter Platts-Martin B.A. Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½ - 13 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 235 Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational |
Alderley Wotton-under Edge Gloucester GL12 7QT Map Tel. +44(0)1453 843196 Fax.+44(0)1453 846126 Email: Website:
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| Comment: Set in glorious Cotswold
countryside Rose Hill offers its pupils a wonderful breadth of
education in a happy, family environment that brings out the talents
and potential of all its pupils.
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SHEBBEAR COLLEGEContact: Mr R.S.Barnes BA Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18 yrs Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 276 Religious Affiliation: Christian |
Shebbear Beaworthy Devon EX21 5HJ Map Tel. +44(0)1409 281228 Fax.+44(0)1409 281784 Email: Website: |
| Comment: Shebbear College is a thriving
independent school set in 85 acres of safe Devon countryside. The
philosophy of the College is that it seeks to harness to the full
young people's capabilities in both the academic and social spheres.
There is accent on the promotion of a friendly, family community.
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ST MICHAEL'S PREPARATORY SCHOOLHeadmaster: Mr R de Figueiredo Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 13 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 300 |
La Rue de la Houguette |
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Comment: Emphasis is placed upon the individual; every child is encouraged to do better than anyone thought possible. The academic, physical, spiritual, moral and cultural development of the whole child is main aim. Standards of behaviour and good manners are instilled in the children. The school provides as many opportunities as possible whilst making school an enjoyable, rewarding experience.
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TAUNTON SCHOOLContact: Registrar, Mrs Chris Skinner Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½- 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 950 Religious Affiliation: Non-Denominational |
Taunton Somerset TA2 6AD Map Tel. +44(0)1823 349223 Fax.+44(0)1823 349201 Email: Website:
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| Comment: Situated on the edge of Somerset's
county town, Taunton School offers all the geographical and
environmental advantages of the West Country. It is not simply a
West Country school however, but a thriving international community
with excellent road and rail access, offering high academic
standards, extensive extra curricular activities and exceptional
staff/pupil relationships.
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THE BOLITHO SCHOOLHeadmaster: Mr David Dobson Ages: Boys/Girls: 4 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No of Students: 220 Religion: Church of England |
Penzance Cornwall TR18 4JR Map Tel. +44(0)1736 363271 Fax.+44(0)1736 330960 Email: Website: |
| Comment: The school's aim: the school
exists to bring out the potential of every child and to offer a
rounded education that aims at the highest academic standards.
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THE KING'S SCHOOL, GLOUCESTERHeadmaster: Mr A Macnaughton Ages:Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 500 Religious Affiliation: Church of England |
Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2BG Map Tel. +44(0)1452 337337 Fax.+44(0)1452 337314 Email: Website:
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| Comment: A successful co-educational UK independent Day School for 3-18 year olds promoting all round excellence.
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THE MAYNARD SCHOOLContact: Mrs Maddy Linnen-Jones, Admissions Manager Ages: Girls: 7 - 18 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 420 |
Denmark Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SJ Map Tel. +44(0)1392 273417 Fax.+44(0)1392 355999 Email:
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Comment: A dynamic, supportive, community the Maynard is committed to excellence in providing learning opportunities that inspire and challenge. Students will demonstrate creativity, be socially responsible and through their shared experience, become independent and reflective learners. A wide ranging extra curricular programme enables students to achieve in all aspects of school life. Pastoral care is a vital component to ensure every student is valued.
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THE MILL SCHOOLHead Teacher: Mrs L Gill Ages: Boys/Girls: 4-11 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 95 |
Five Lanes |
| Comment: The Mill School is neither
narrowly selective nor academically exclusive, and welcomes pupils
having a wide range of talents and abilities. The more able children
acquire excellent examination results for entry to senior school,
but we care for all our pupils alike, and endeavour to help them set
their own high standards, and encourage them to develop their
talents in a confident, disciplined and responsible way. The Mill is a small school, with small classes. This enables us to create a family community, in which children feel themselves treated as individuals. We encourage musical and sporting activities from an early age. Please do visit us to see why we are different. | |
THORNLOW PREP SCHOOLContact: The Headmaster Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 13 years Attendance: Day No. of Students: 80 Religious Affiliation: Christian |
Connaught
Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0SA Map Tel. +44(0)1305 785703 Fax.+44(0)1305 780976 Email: Website: |
| Comment: A small school set in Victorian
buildings with views over Portland Harbour complete with its own
brand new science laboratory and I.C.T. room. It also has its own
CRESTED A Dyslexic Unit offering whole class provision. Transport is
available daily from Wareham, Dorchester and Portesham.
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WARMINSTER PREPARATORY SCHOOLHeadmaster: Christopher Jones B.Ed Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 12 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 137 Religious Affiliation: C of E |
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Vicarage Street Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8JG Map Tel. +44(0)1985 210152 Fax.+44(0)1985 218850 Email: |
| Comment: Warminster Preparatory School,
(established 1707) situated between the A303 and M4, aims to provide
an atmosphere in which children are able to fulfill their potential
inside and outside the classroom.
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WYCLIFFEContact: Mrs Margie Burnet Ward. Ages: Boys/Girls: 2½ - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding No. of Students: 790 Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational |
Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 2JQ Map Tel. +44(0)1453 822432 Fax.+44(0)1453 827634 Email: Website: |
| Comment: With Pre-prep, Junior and Senior
Schools, Wycliffe provides a complete education from infancy through
to adulthood, focussing on individual development, vibrancy and
challenge.
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WYNSTONES SCHOOLContact: Liz Stephenson Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years Attendance: Day & Boarding (13+) No. of Students: 285 Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational - Christian ethos |
Church
Lane Whaddon Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0UF Map Tel. +44(0)1452 429220 Fax.+44(0)1452 429221 Email: Website: |
| Comment: One of over 800 Steiner Waldorf
schools in the world. Offers an excellent but different curriculum
which provides children with a strong, holistic approach to life
long learning. The curriculum is designed to meet the child at each
stage of its development - academically, socially, artistically and
practically. The school is as strong in music and the arts as the
sciences. It also has a provision for English as a foreign language.
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