Originally founded as a Prep and Kindergarten, the school expanded into a selective co-educational senior school in 1978, rapidly establishing a high reputation by the excellence of its academic results and by the extent of its sporting and musical opportunities. Particular attention is paid to the appointment of a first class-staff, caring, dedicated and capable of achieving the highest standards.
Building developments have included a multi-purpose Sports Hall, 22 acres of sports fields, Design & Technology Centre, Sixth Form accommodation, Careers Room, Library and classrooms (1989). New form rooms, Art block and additional laboratories were completed in 1990. Completion of a new 12 classroom language block and a changing room facility were completed during this year. A new, 21 classroom, purpose-built Junior School situated in 11 acres of landscaped grounds was completed at Easter 1996, and an Information Technology suite was opened in the Senior School in 1997.
Curriculum: A broad general curriculum prepares all pupils for the GCSE in 9 subjects and for A levels in 2-5 subjects. All mainstream subjects are offered in the VIth Form from which 95%+ proceed to Higher Education including around 15% to the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford.
Scholarships: Academic, Music, Sport and Drama Scholarships offered at Year I of Senior School. There are several Governors' Open Scholarships awarded each year for students proceeding into VIth Form. These are awarded following internal scholarship examinations taken in April. They are to the value of 50% of school fees and are held for two years.
Careers: From IIIrd Form advice and assistance is available to all pupils. The careers team of nine staff arrange a biennial careers convention with regular visits and talks by experts in various fields.
