Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
356 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 + |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Majority are local British. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes & No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Latin & Kiswahili. |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use technology in the Classroom. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christian School with a full religious studies programme, teaching world religions leading to course in Theology, Philosophy and Religion. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Full inclusion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
I.S.E.B 13+ Common Entrance (U.K) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes from Year 5. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Individually tailored. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Pupils are identified and are given a tailored programme of study. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school does not employ an Educational Psychologist, pupils are referred to independent Psychologists as needed. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
By assessment (not test) |
| Waiting list |
We do not keep a waiting list. We are over-subscribed for entry. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June for September start. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.35am |
| School finish time |
3.40pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, after school 'Extra' activities |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, e.g Vegetarian, Dietary requirements. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music, Drama, Karate, Chess, Basket ball, Golf, Origami, Roller bladeing, Swimming, Tae kwondo, Tennis, Football, Rounders, Hockey, Salsa, Photography, Gaming & Animation. |
| Sports activities included |
Hockey, Rounders, Swimming, Tennis, Cross-country, Netball, Cricket, Lacrosse, Soccer, Rugby & Athletics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis Courts; AstroTurf Hockey pitches; Playing fields/pitches for all above sports; Swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
First class all round education with emphasis on manners and values. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Individual targets achieved in lessons with pace, where all children achieve and make rapid, sustained progress. |
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