Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
1600 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Most common nationality |
Spanish |
Ratio of local students to international students |
79% local students and 21% international students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish as a Second Language, Valencian, German, French |
Max. number of students per class |
25-27 |
Average number of students per class |
15-25 depending on age and settings |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
From Year 5 to Year 11, all pupils use an iPad of their own to support their learning. From Year 1 to Year 4, school iPads are available for use. In the Sixth Form, students use laptops. |
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. During the months of confinement in Spain in Spring 2020, all lessons were offered online. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school does not have religious affiliation; however, optional Roman Catholic religion classes are offered in Spanish. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Ethics classes in English are offered as an alternative to Religion. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Students sit external IGCSE or A Level exams. Throughout Primary and Secondary, standardised testing is carried out in order to assess pupils' progress. |
Results in these examinations |
At IGCSE in 2019, 89% of students obtained between 9 and 6 in their exams.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, pupils are expected to carry out independent learning tasks. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies depending on the age of the student. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have two full time school psychologists and a SENCO co-ordinator who leads a team of support staff in the Primary school. |
Learning support offered |
Cognitive testing is carried out throughout pupils' time at school and a traffic light system, linked to the students' Individual Plans is in place. Tracking is key and all results are processed so that where a problem is identified, appropriate intervention can take place. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
There is also a gifted and talented programme for stretching and challenging identified pupils. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, families are interviewed and pupils complete admissions tests. We also require copies of reports from the previous school. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Literacy and numeracy evaluations in English are carried out for all students. From Year 7 a Science evaluation is also required. For GCSE and Sixth Form, additional tests may be necessary depending on subject choice. |
Waiting list |
In many year groups there is a waiting list, so it is advisable to apply early for admission. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We recommend that families contact the school by February for the academic year starting the following September, and registration depends on place availability. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Where places are available this may be possible. |
School start time |
9:15am |
School finish time |
4:45pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
For younger students, a morning playscheme is available with an extra fee from 8:30am. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes. All students eat a hot meal in the school Dining Room and this is included in the fees. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we can provide vegetarian and pork-free menus, as well as special diets due to allergies. |
Uniform required |
Yes, except in the Sixth Form where there is a dress code. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range of sporting, creative and linguistic clubs are offered to all pupils from Early Years to Secondary during the school day. Competitive team sports are available after the school day. |
Sports activities included |
All pupils from Early Years to Secondary have Physical Education lessons at least once per week. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we have competitive basketball, football, swimming and tennis teams. |
Facilities at the school |
- Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 gyms, tatami gym, indoor sports hall
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Caxton College is a private co-educational school that offers a complete education to students between 1 and 18 years of age. It was founded in 1987 and provides Valencia with a school for both local and international children who want to study the British National Curriculum in a multicultural environment. Caxton College's philosophy is expressed in our motto, Honeste Vivere. We aim for our pupils to always live and act honestly and truthfully and for them to build future social relationships based on fairness, respect, and responsibility. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The educational system at Caxton College promotes a ‘whole child’ approach, striving for both academic excellence and outstanding personal progress. We focus on our students’ natural desire to learn, aiming to awaken their curiosity and interest whilst encouraging them to become successful, independent learners. We provide students with the necessary skills to form independent opinions, make informed personal choices, and think critically about the world around them. |