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Nationalities
| Number of students |
200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
American, British, Australian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:7 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
12 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No. Winstedt has 2 qualified teachers per classroom. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards in every classroom. Students in Years 4 and above use laptops in class. Reception to Year 3 students have exposure to technology through iPads. |
| 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? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
The Progress in Math (PiM) and Progress in English (PiE) tests for our older students, which are based on U.K. norms, progress tests pegged to Key Stage 2 and part of the Edexcel curriculum as well as in-house tests and assignments. Students also sit for the annual CAT 4 (Cognitive Abilities Test 4th Edition) which is the most widely used test of reasoning ability in the UK. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework is customised to each student so it depends on the child. Typically, Preparatory School students will receive 1 packet for Maths, Literacy and Spelling each week. Secondary School students will have homework based on their individual subjects. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We've had 30 graduates since our inaugural Class of AY2021-2022. 68%* attended a higher educational institution after graduation. *Note: 19% had to enlist in mandatory National Service |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. Winstedt has an integrated team of Learning Support Specialists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, a Clinical Psychologist and a Behavioural Therapist as well as a School Counsellor. |
| Learning support offered |
Winstedt delivers a personalised education that is tailored to each student's learning style and academic abilities. This is made possible by our exceptionally small classes of maximum 15 students to 2 qualified teachers. The school also provides integrated academic and therapy support for those who need it. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Winstedt delivers a personalised education that is tailored to each student's learning style and academic abilities. Students are placed into a grade level based on a variety of factors, not just birthday, and small tailored learning groups are implemented for the core subjects of Maths, Literacy and Spelling for all students from Year 3 and above. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Students who meet the basic admissions criteria are invited to attend a 3-day class trial. It is an opportunity for the child to get a feel for the school and for us to learn more about them. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
During the class trial, the child will attend classes, just like any other Winstedt student. The teachers, principal, pastoral care team and specialists will all information observations which is compiled and relayed verbally to parents at the end. |
| Waiting list |
Varies depending on the class and time of year. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The school has rolling admissions pending space availability. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, but we partner with an online catering company called Victus Catering. Parents can order healthy lunches online and have them delivered hot to school each day. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, Soccer, Drama, Pottery, Debate, Homework Club, Parkour, Athletics, Song Writing, Taekwondo, Mural Painting, Irish Dance, DJ'ing, Little Veterinarians, Cooking, Table Tennis, Skating, Gymnastics, Book Club, Ukele, Coding, Lego Robotics, and Chess. |
| Sports activities included |
Every day begins with a morning fitness activity that may include an athletics circuit, Zumba or Yoga. Regularly scheduled PE lessons are built into every timetable. And all teachers employ active, multi-sensory lessons to keep students moving and engaged. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our school holds interschool sports competitions (Soccer, Track and Field, Indoor Sports etc), semesterly Sports Days, and frequent House Activities for students to participate in. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Art & Screen Print Studio, Library, Science Lab, STEAM Room, Performing Arts Studio, Music Room, Auditorium: seats 350 comfortably, with a stage for major productions and conferences, The Cloud (a room for students who want some quiet time to reflect) |
| Sports facilities at the school |
All weather Futsal court, Basketball Court, 2 indoor sports gyms, 2 indoor Occupational Therapy Gyms, Sensory Garden/Winstedt Farm and a playground. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Exceptionally small class size, low educator-to-student ratio (1:4), Integrated Therapy/support, customised approach to learning for each child, inclusive community. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Leading school in the region for neurodiverse learning. With 15 years of expertise in Integrated Therapy and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), our dedicated team of educators, specialists, and therapists collaborate to customise education to meet each student’s individual needs. Our small class sizes ensure personalised instruction through a multi-sensory approach. |