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Information for Applicants 2013/14

Contents Page number Admissions procedure 2013/14

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Open events 2013/14

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Key dates for entry 2013/14

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Term dates 2013/14

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Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 23/4 to 7)

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Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13) Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18)

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Boarding overview

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Extra-curricular activities

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External Exam results 2012-2010

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International applicants

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Ethos and general values

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Admissions policy

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Scholarships and Exhibitions summary

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Financial assistance (Bursaries)

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Forces allowances

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Fees 2013/14

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Optional subjects and payments

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Culford staff

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Bus service 2013/14

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How to find us

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Admissions Office Culford School Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Fax: +44 (0)1284 385513 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk

Assistant Head: Senior Registrar: Registrar: Headmaster: Headmaster (Prep): Headmistress (Pre-Prep):

Mr Dave Watkin BEd Mrs Sophie Grimes BA Mrs Karen Tompkinson Mr J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Mr M Schofield BEd Mrs S Preston BA

Admissions procedure 2013/14 Dear prospective parents and pupils We are delighted that you are considering Culford School for your child’s future education. Our prospectus and web site will give you a flavour of what Culford has to offer but by far the best way to decide whether this is the right school for you is to come and visit us.

We are always delighted to arrange private visits. At the Senior School you will have the opportunity to meet the Headmaster, a Housemaster/mistress and a Deputy Head as well as have a tour of the school with a current pupil. At the Prep and Pre-Prep Schools you will meet the Head and other members of staff and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the school.

You are also welcome to attend an Open Morning; these are held throughout the year. Many prospective families choose to attend an Open Morning initially and follow this up with a private visit. Taster days for day and boarding pupils may also be arranged.

We strongly encourage all prospective families to contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1284 385308 or email admissions@culford.co.uk to arrange a visit.

This booklet contains information about how to apply for a place at Culford School and we hope that it answers many of your initial questions. However, we are always pleased to help with any specific queries that you may have, either in person or over the telephone.

We hope that you will choose to visit Culford soon; you will receive a very warm welcome.

Yours faithfully,

Dave Watkin Assistant Head Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk

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How to apply

Scholarship applications

• The majority of pupils will join Culford at the start of the academic year in September, although enquiries are welcome at any time.

• Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an honour on the basis of merit. A variety of awards are available at ages 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

• Please telephone the Admissions Office in the first instance to check on the availability of places. We will send you a prospectus and registration form and also arrange for you to visit the School.

• A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries is available on request.

What happens next?

• Any formal offer is made subject to our Standard Terms & Conditions. Your child’s place is secured on receipt of the signed acceptance form, medical form and the nonrefundable acceptance fee.

• Once you have decided that you wish to apply for a place at Culford, you are required to complete and return a Registration Form together with a nonrefundable registration fee of £75 to ensure that your child is placed on the entry list for admission.

• Early registration is encouraged. The Admissions Office will make the necessary entrance assessment and examination arrangements, the details of which are set out on the following pages.

• For pupils entering Culford Prep or Senior Schools at the start of a new academic year, we will write to you in the preceding November to make arrangements for Entrance Examinations in January. Applications made after the January examinations will be subject to the availability of a place.

• For pupils entering at 16+ (Sixth Form) a provisional place may be offered based on predicted grades at GCSE. Applicants should achieve at least seven passes at grade C or above, including Maths and English, with higher grades in the four subjects they wish to study at A Level. Further details may be found on pages 11, 12 and 13.

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Offers

A copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions is sent out with the formal offer of a place. These can also be found on www.culford.co.uk/Information for parents/Terms and Conditions.

Open events 2013/14 2013 Saturday 5 October Saturday 12 October Tuesday 12 November Friday 15 November Saturday 16 November

Senior Sixth Form Choices Pre-Prep Prep Senior Nursery

10.00am 10.00am 9.15am 10.30am 10.00am 10.00am

Prep Senior Nursery Pre-Prep Pre-Prep & Nursery Prep & Senior Nursery

10.30am 10.00am 10.00am 9.15am 9.15am 10.30am 10.00am

2014 Friday 7 March Saturday 8 March Tuesday 11 March Monday 5 May Saturday 7 June

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Key dates for entry 2013/14 Culford Prep School 8+ to 12+ Entrance Examinations

Saturday 18 January 2014

7+ Entrance Examinations

Monday 20 January 2014

11+ Music Scholarship Examination

Tuesday 21 January 2014

10+ 11+ 12+ Tennis and Swimming Scholarship Examinations

Tuesday 21 January 2014

11+ Academic Scholarship Examinations

Saturday 1 February 2014

Culford Senior School 13+ Academic Scholarship Examinations

Thursday 23 January Friday 24 January 2014

13+ Entrance Examinations

Friday 24 January 2014

13+ Sport, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby & Hockey Scholarship Examinations

Monday 27 January 2014

13+ DT and Music Scholarship Examinations

Tuesday 28 January 2014

13+ Art and Drama Scholarship Examinations

Wednesday 29 January 2014

13+ Common Entrance Examinations

Monday 2 June Thursday 5 June 2014

Culford Sixth Form 16+ Sport, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby & Hockey Scholarship Examinations

Saturday 21 November 2013

16+ Academic, Art, DT, Drama & Music Scholarship Examinations

Friday 22 November 2013

Term dates 2013/14 Autumn Term 2013

Spring Term 2014

Summer Term 2014

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Term begins

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Half term

Saturday 19 October (noon) - Sunday 3 November 2013

Term ends

Thursday 12 December 2013

Term begins

Thursday 9 January 2014

Half term

Friday 14 February (4pm) - Sunday 23 February 2014

Term ends

Thursday 3 April 2014

Term begins

Thursday 24 April 2014

Half term

Saturday 24 May (Speech Day) - Sunday 1 June 2014

Term ends

Thursday 3 July 2013

Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 2 / 3

Assessment Admission to the Pre-Prep School is on the basis of an informal assessment. Your son or daughter will spend a morning or day in the classroom with pupils of the same age. Social skills and interaction will be observed. In Years 1 (PP1) and 2 (PP2) they will spend a day in class, where reading, writing and computational skills will be assessed. For entry to Culford School Nursery, children will be invited to attend a session to ensure they will settle well and thrive within our environment.

Transfer to the Preparatory School at Year 3 (Lower First) is on the basis of satisfactory performance in the Culford Entrance Examinations in the January of the year of entry, along with a satisfactory school reference.

Pre-Prep Curriculum We offer a caring environment where each child is expected to achieve his or her full potential. Academic standards are high, class sizes are small and there are many opportunities for the children to explore and develop a variety of interests and abilities. All the children can access ICT through interactive whiteboards and laptops and there is a well stocked library. Culford is a Forest School, an inspirational process offering the children opportunities to learn through play in the fantastic environment of Culford Park.

The children are encouraged to develop the values of caring, sharing, co-operation and respect for each other, beginning the process of becoming valuable members of the school community and developing essential life skills.

Nursery At the Nursery we endeavour to stimulate each child; we recognise that play is a child’s work and we seek to promote a positive approach to learning. The classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage which focuses on the whole child in the delivery of areas of learning: • Communication and language • Mathematics • Literacy • Expressive arts and design • Physical development • Understanding the world • Personal, social and emotional development

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to 7)

Dance, music and swimming are taught by specialist teachers with tennis offered as an optional extra.

PPR (Reception) We continue to work on the Early Years Foundation Stage areas of learning with the emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The children also learn about history, geography, science, art, design and technology, PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), philosophy and SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), whilst still allowing time for learning through play. In addition PE, dance, French, religious studies, music, swimming and tennis are all taught by specialist teachers.

PP1 (Year 1) PP1 offers a more structured environment, with a continued emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The children study history, geography, philosophy, religious studies, science, art, design and technology, PSHE and SEAL. French, dance, swimming and music continue to be delivered by specialist teachers. Pupils also learn to play the ocarinas and individual music lessons are available on request. PE is taught by specialist teachers covering a range of sports including hockey, rugby and tennis.

PP2 (Year 2) PP2 study literacy, numeracy, history, geography, science, music, art, design and technology, French, philosophy, PSHE, SEAL and religious studies. They also learn to play the recorder as well as having weekly music lessons and the option of individual music lessons. Dance, PE, swimming, hockey and tennis continue to be taught by specialist teachers.

After School Provision An unrivalled variety of after school activities are offered to Pre-Prep pupils at an additional cost. Examples include: football, rugby, tennis, art club, zumba and netball. After school care is also offered for Nursery and Pre-Prep children, until 6pm if required. Details of associated costs can be found on page 20.

Copies of our Handbook for Parents may be downloaded from Culford's website: www.culford.co.uk 7

Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13) Assessment & Entrance Examinations Admission at 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+ 11+ and 12+ consists of papers in: English, mathematics and verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, plus a satisfactory school reference or recent school report.

External candidates are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the Entrance Examinations.

Internal pupils are invited to sit the 11+ Academic Scholarship examinations following outstanding performance in the preceding Autumn Term examinations.

Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions at 11+ are awarded as a result of performance in examinations in English, mathematics, science and the humanities.

Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for seven to eight years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford Senior School, Scholars and Exhibitioners will sit 13+ scholarship papers to confirm their award.

Up to four Academic Scholarships and up to two Music Scholarships may be awarded, each worth up to 25% of tuition fees. In addition, a Headmaster's All-Rounder Scholarship may be awarded, worth up to 25% of fees; this award is reserved for pupils who demonstrate outstanding contribution to school life.

Sports scholarships in the early specialisation sports of swimming and tennis (from 10+) are offered, worth up to 25%. All exhibitions are worth up to 10% of tuition fees.

A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries is available on request from Admissions: Tel: +44 1284 385308 or email: admissions@culford.co.uk

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Prep School Curriculum Culford Prep aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum to prepare pupils for the next stage in their education. We aim to develop enquiring minds, to help children to become independent learners and to promote personal codes of behaviour and tolerance of one another, whilst having fun together.

In addition to our rigorous academic focus, we offer an exciting and extensive extra-curricular activities programme where pupils are encouraged to develop social confidence and to achieve their individual potential. Activities include art, drama, music and sport as well as academic clubs. The Gifted and Talented enrichment programme serves to stretch the most academic minds and is offered by invitation only.

All classrooms are fully equipped with interactive whiteboards and networked projectors and pupils benefit from two dedicated ICT suites.

The well-equipped library at the heart of the School holds a great variety of fiction and non-fiction and plenty of resources that pupils can use for research. There are specialist facilities for science, art and design and technology. The Prep School also benefits from the wider school facilities used for music, design and technology, drama and sport.

Lessons are forty minutes in duration, commencing at 8.45am and ending at 3.30pm and a full programme of extra-curricular activities is on offer daily between 4pm and 5.20pm. Pupils are expected to complete prep (homework) nightly, according to year group.

Lower and Upper First (Years 3 and 4)

Prep Boarding

Lower First and Upper First study English, mathematics, science, French, history, geography, religious studies, art and design and technology, information and communication technology, physical education, music and games. PSHCE (personal, social, health, citizenship and education) is taught once a week by the Form Teacher. Individual music, speech and drama lessons are available at additional cost. Library research skills and drama are taught within the English curriculum.

Within Cadogan House there are separate dormitories for boys and girls with a number of common rooms where children can relax and play. The Housemaster and his wife, together with an Assistant Housemaster and residential team, look after the pupils in the House and are responsible for the children’s day to day welfare and happiness, and maintaining contact with parents.

Children may opt to board on a full or flexible basis.

Lower and Upper Second (Years 5 and 6) Lower Second and Upper Second study English, Latin/classical civilisation, mathematics, science, French, history, geography, religious studies, art and design and technology, information and communication technology, physical education, music and games. PSHCE is taught once a week. Individual music and speech and drama lessons are available at additional cost. Library research skills and drama are taught within the English curriculum.

Subjects are taught by individual subject specialists in Upper Second.

Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8) In Lower Third and Upper Third pupils prepare for Common Entrance and the Culford 13+ Academic Scholarship examinations. English, mathematics, science (biology, physics, chemistry), French, Latin, history, geography, religious studies, art and design and technology, information and communication technology, physical education and music are studied.

Full Boarding: termly commitment to weekly boarding (5 to 7 nights).

Part Boarding: termly commitment to board 2 to 3 nights per week.

Occasional Boarding: one-off sleepovers up to a maximum of 10 per term.

There is a full programme of weekend events in Cadogan House, both on and off site. Recent examples of trips and activities are toboganning, cycling in Thetford Forest, a trip to London for ice skating and a visit to the Tower of London.

Home Boarding Day pupils are able to enjoy an extended day at school up to 8.00pm if required, options available are: 5.30pm - 6.00pm 5.30pm - 7.00pm 5.30pm - 8.00pm Rates for these extended hours can be found on page 21.

PSHCE is taught once a week by the Form Tutor.

Individual music and speech and drama lessons are available at an additional cost. All subjects are taught by individual subject specialists. Pupils can enjoy the continuation of Form Teacher for both Lower and Upper Third.

Further information regarding Common Entrance is outlined in our CE booklet which can be obtained from the Prep School Office on +44 (0)1284 385383.

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Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18) Assessment & Entrance Examinations Entry at 13+ Fourth Form(Year 9) Admission to the Senior School at 13+ is based upon Culford’s Entrance Examinations, consisting of papers in English and mathematics, together with verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, which take place in the January preceding the September of the year of entry.

Applications will be considered at other times, subject to availability of a place.

Applicants who wish to apply for Academic Scholarships will be recommended by their current Head and invited to sit Culford’s 13+ Academic Scholarship examinations.

Pupils invited to sit for a 13+ Academic Scholarship are not required to sit Culford’s Entrance Examinations.

Following success in the Entrance or Scholarship Examinations, candidates will be offered a place subject to satisfactory performance in Common Entrance (CE) which takes place in June. This ensures that parents can be reasonably confident that their child has secured a place at Culford as their senior school of choice early in the year; equally it ensures the child remains focused on academic progress towards CE. In addition to 13+ Academic Scholarships, awards are also given for excellence and outstanding performance in art, design and technology, drama, music, and sports including tennis, rugby, swimming and hockey.

The Headmaster’s Jubilee Scholarship is awarded for outstanding contribution to boarding and school life, and The Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship for exceptional academic performance. Please see the Scholarships, Exhibitions and Bursaries brochure or contact the Admissions Office for more details.

Common Entrance examinations are taken in English, mathematics, science, geography, history, religious studies and French. Pupils who have been taught Latin to an appropriate level will also sit the Latin exam.

Applicants who have not followed the Common Entrance syllabus will sit the Culford Entrance Examinations and normally CE papers in English and mathematics in June.

Senior School Scholarships Culford offers a Scholars’ and Gifted and Talented Programme, designed to stretch high ability pupils and further engage their academic interests across a broad spectrum of subjects. A copy of the Scholars’ Programme is available on request. Pupils are able to apply for a maximum of two scholarships.

Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 13+ Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for five years, subject to continuing good progress. On transfer to Culford’s Sixth Form, the award will be confirmed on the basis of GCSE achievements.

Parents are asked to take advice from their child’s current Head or specialist teachers before applying for any of the following awards.

A new academic scholarship is offered for 2014 entry: the Headmaster's Foundation Scholarship, which is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Up to four other Academic Scholarships and up to two music, two art, two design and technology, two drama and two sports scholarships may be awarded which are worth up to 25% of tuition fees. in addition, up to two jubilee scholarships may be awarded which are worth up to 25% of boarding fees.

Hockey, rugby, swimming and tennis scholarships are also offered. Exhibitions awarded in such subjects are worth up to 10% of tuition fees. Please see page 18 for more information.

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Entry at Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)

Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 16+

Entry will consist of examinations in English, mathematics and science; verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests; and current school reports and references. The Admissions Office will make the necessary arrangements for entrance examinations.

The Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship is a new academic scholarship for 2014. This is awarded for outstanding academic achievement and is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Other Academic Scholarships are available and are worth up to 25% of tuition fees.

Assessments take place in the November/December preceding the year of entry. Candidates sit papers in two subjects of their choice, and a verbal and non-verbal aptitude test, and will be interviewed by the Headmaster and Deputy Heads.

Further selection may include a pupil interview with a member of the Senior Management Team and a parental meeting with the Headmaster.

Admission to the Sixth Form (at age 16+) Pupils wishing to enter the Sixth Form are required to achieve seven GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths and English, with four at Grade B, or above, in the subjects to be studied at A level. Individual subjects may attract additional criteria as set by the Headmaster and Deputy Head to ensure individual ability to succeed at A level.

Art, design and technology, drama, music, hockey, rugby, swimming, tennis and sports scholarships are also available.

Exhibitions are also available and are worth up to 10% of tuition fees.

For details of all available scholarships please contact the Admissions Office.

House Structure All Senior School pupils belong to one of four Houses: • Cornwallis • Edwards • Fitzgerald • Jocelyn with a Housemaster or Housemistress responsible for each House which is inclusive of boarding and day pupils.

Pupils will meet regularly with a tutor to ensure that they are happy and their school work is progressing well.

Over 50% of Senior School pupils are full boarders. There is a comprehensive weekend activities programme including a number of trips such as outings to London and Alton Towers Theme Park and the Clothes Show Live.

Culford's most recent OFSTED report (2008/09) judged our boarding provision to be outstanding. Similarly, ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate) rated Culford's boarding education as outstanding and also reported that the quality of pastoral care throughout the school is outstanding and that the school provides excellent support and guidance for all its pupils.

Please go to www.culford.co.uk/Information for Parents/Inspection Reports to see the full reports.

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Senior School Curriculum The academic ethos at Culford seeks to promote an enthusiasm for enquiry and learning, and rigour and success in terms of grades achieved. Pupils are developed as independent learners, although there is a high level of individual academic and pastoral support in order to ensure that each individual reaches his/her potential. The curriculum is designed to allow breadth and balance, as well as a degree of specialism, and we offer structured subject choice programmes prior to GCSE and A levels to ensure that subjects studied are matched to each pupil’s aptitude and needs.

Academic resources are of a high quality and extensive.

Classrooms are fully equipped with smart-boards and networked projectors, and Senior School Houses are fully networked. Pupils have a laptop that has to be ordered through the School, details of which can be found in the School Laptop brochure. There is a well equipped central library. Dedicated facilities exist for science, art, music and design and technology; a new studio theatre for drama, music, seminars/presentations; and a digital language laboratory for modern languages.

Lessons, which are forty or eighty minutes in duration, begin at 8.45am and end at 3.30pm, with a full range of extra-curricular activities on offer between 3.50pm and 5.20pm every day of the week. There is Saturday morning school for Senior School pupils. Pupils are expected to do prep (homework) every evening, according to year group.

Curriculum Enrichment A full range of academic extra-curricular clubs and societies is offered in addition to a broad range of department specific visits, trips, field courses and competitions. There are also structured programmes for study skills (on topics such as organisation, independent study, research, revision) and careers advice, UCAS applications and Oxbridge guidance.

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Fourth Form (Year 9) The Fourth Form study the following broad range of subjects: art; design and technology; drama; English language and literature; French; geography; history; information and communication technology (ICT); mathematics; music; religious studies; and science (biology, chemistry, physics). Spanish is available for a second language and Latin is optional. Pupils are set according to ability for: mathematics; humanities (English, geography, history and religious studies); French; science; Spanish.

There is a weekly tutorial and PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Education) session, encompassing: target setting and monitoring; Learning to Learn (Study Skills); and seminars and discussions. There are also two double PE periods each week.

Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11) During the Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth pupils study a number of GCSE subjects according to aptitude and needs. However, in general, pupils take the following compulsory core GCSE courses: English language and English literature, mathematics, core and additional sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and at least one language (French or Spanish).

Pupils also select to study up to a further three or four optional subjects from: art, design and technology, drama, geography, history, latin, languages, music, physical education, religious studies and separate sciences.

Pupils are set according to ability for: English, mathematics, science and languages.

In mathematics, more able pupils take IGCSE early in the Lower Fifth so that they can study additional mathematics in the Upper Fifth. IGCSE is also studied in science and English.

Every week pupils also experience one period of PSHCE (covering topics such as relationships, assertiveness, health, government and finance), together with one period of physical education and two double games periods. In addition, they have one period of Learning to Learn (Study Skills); they also experience chaplaincy, covering topics such as religion, spirituality, morals and philosophy.

Lower and Upper Sixth (Years 12 and 13)

Learning Development

In the Lower Sixth (Year 12) pupils generally take four subjects. In the Upper Sixth (Year 13) pupils generally take three subjects. The wide range of subjects on offer include the following (although others may also be available from time to time): art and design, business studies, design and technology, economics, English literature, geography, history, Latin/classics, mathematics, modern languages (French or Spanish), music, music technology, physical education, psychology, religious studies, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and theatre studies.

Culford is a mainstream school with a small yet highly successful Learning Development department serving the Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools. We offer support to pupils with mild specific learning difficulties who are able to manage independently in the classroom.

Culford’s Sixth Form Enrichment Programme is an exciting and diverse programme which enables all of our Sixth Formers to significantly develop their potential in preparation for life beyond secondary education.

Our aim is to meet every child’s individual needs. Tailormade provision is built into a broad and balanced mainstream timetable to meet individual needs.

Learning Development lessons are either embedded in a pupil’s timetable, offered on a withdrawal basis or arranged before or after school. Lessons incur an additional cost, the details of which may be found on page 22.

It includes events, seminars, workshops and visits in relation to topics such as team building, leadership, presentation and Learning to Learn (Study Skills) and a range of PSHCE issues. The Sixth Form begins with a Freshers’ Week of team building and leadership activities, usually including an overnight expedition.

Further details concerning the curriculum and each subject are outlined in the Fourth Form and GCSE Curriculum Booklets and the Sixth Form Prospectus.

There are also booklets outlining the Scholars/Gifted and Talented Programme and the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme. Please contact the Admissions Office for copies (01284 385308) or visit our website: www.culford.co.uk

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Extra-curricular activities Sport and Activities overview Sporting provision at Culford is exceptional. There is a superb Sports & Tennis Centre with a 25m heated indoor pool, large sports hall with an indoor climbing wall, squash courts, fitness centre and four championshipstandard indoor tennis courts. All major sports are played (rugby, hockey, netball, tennis and cricket) with many other sports on offer from horse riding to scuba diving.

There is a wide programme of activities including art, drama, design and technology, orchestras and bands – there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Culford offers an excellent variety of extra-curricular activities. Mid-week activities take place after lessons at the end of the school day Monday to Friday 3.50pm5:20pm when every pupil is encouraged to participate.

Some additional activities, mainly music and drama, take place in the lunch break. A separate programme of events is on offer at the weekends for boarders and day pupils are also welcome to take part in these. The schedules below show a typical weekly programme at the Senior and Prep Schools.

Typical Senior School Activities Schedule Monday 15:50-17.20hrs

Tuesday 15:50-17.20hrs

Wednesday 15:50-17.20hrs

Thursday 15:50-17.20hrs

Friday 15:50-17.20hrs

Saturday

Sunday

Squad Tennis Swimming Squad

Rugby 7s Netball

Boys and girls Hockey

Squad Rugby Swimming Squad

Cricket Rounders

Daytime:

Daytime:

Paintballing (Thetford)

Shopping (Braintree outlet)

Physical Recreation

Squash Club Golf

Dance Club Rugby Skills

Sailing

Climbing Club Karate 5-a-side Football Fitness and running Scuba Diving

Performing Arts

Wind Band

Chamber Choir

Jazz Band & piano duets

String Orchestra School Musical

Curriculum

Art Club

Design and Technology

English writing club

Maths clinic

Forensics Club

Music Film Night House Suppers

Service & Recreation

D of E expedition CCF training

Pizza Plaza

Chess Club

Make-Over Evening

Home Movie and Take-away

Saturday

Sunday

Tower Building and Party Games (Cadogan House)

Trip to Banham Zoo

Teams

Bowling and Milton Keynes Cineworld (Bury Snow Dome St Edmunds)

Evening:

Evening:

Typical Prep School Activities Schedule Monday 15:50-17.20hrs

Tuesday 15:50-17.20hrs

Wednesday 15:50-17.20hrs

Thursday 15:50-17.20hrs

Friday 15:50-17.20hrs

Boys Hockey Girls Netball

Swimming Athletics

Prep matches

Rounders Hockey

Cricket Rugby

Physical Recreation

Volleyball Squash Jazz, Tap and Ballet

Karate Cross Country Tennis

Horse Riding Basketball

Badminton Fun Tennis Scuba Diving

Table-Tennis Sailing

Performing Arts

School Choir

School Play

Strings

Wind Band

School Play

Curriculum

Art Attack

Touch Typing

Design and Technology

Chess

Science Club

Hobbies

Charities Committee

Christian Union

Karate

Thinkwell (Prep School magazine)

Board Games Reading

Teams

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Cinema and Shopping (Bury St Edmunds) Trip to Felixstowe

Trip to Pleasurewood Hills The Wii Challenge Day

There are also a wide variety of plays and musical performances taking place each term at each of the three schools. In addition, Senior School pupils organise

and participate in three key annual events: the Fashion Show, the Highland Ball and C2013, the Rock Society showcase.

External Examination Results 2012, 2011 & 2010 GCSE and A Level: This analysis contains the results issued by the Examination Boards in August 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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2011

GCSE Grades

A* and A A* to B 40% 70%

A* to C 93%

A* and A A* to B 47% 76%

A* to C 95%

A Level Grades

A* and A A* to B 31% 57%

A* to C 80%

A* to E A* and A A* to B 99.5% 53% 76%

A* to C 87%

2010

A* to E 99%

A* and A A* to B 45% 71%

A* to C 91%

A* and A A* to B 30% 59%

A* to C 84%

A* to E 99%

We take great pride that our pupils go on to enjoy university courses which enable them to broaden their experiences, pursue academic areas about which they are passionate and embark upon fulfilling careers. Culford’s Sixth Formers take up places on a wide range of competitive courses at many excellent Higher Education institutions. Five pupils have received Oxbridge offers in the last three years.

Recent Leavers’ Destinations Universities and Colleges University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Bristol University of Cambridge Cardiff University University of Durham University of East Anglia University of Edinburgh

University of Exeter University of Kent Imperial College London King's College, University of London University College London University of Loughborough University of Manchester University of Nottingham

University of Oxford University of Plymouth University of Reading University of Southampton University of St Andrews University of Tenessee University of Warwick University of York

Classics Economics Environmental Management Geography History International Business Marketing and Management Mathematics Medicine

Modern Languages Music PPE Psychology Sport Science Theatre Studies Veterinary Science

Subject Courses Accounting and Finance Aeronautical Engineering Ancient History and Egyptology Art Foundation Biochemistry Biological Sciences Business Economics Chemical Engineering Chemistry

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International applicants Young people of all nationalities are welcome at Culford School with boarding places available from the age of seven. Approximately 15% of pupils at Culford come from overseas to board each year. Most pupils come to Culford for full-time courses, but it is occasionally possible for stays of three terms or less to be arranged.

Entry requirements International applicants will sit aptitude tests and examinations in English (EAL) and mathematics, to test general intelligence and ability to cope with academic study in English, and all pupils will be required to produce current school reports and references.

Candidates may sit Entrance Examinations at their current school, or by other arrangement, subject to supervision and appropriate examination conditions. The school will organise a telephone or Skype interview.

Where possible, prospective pupils are encouraged to visit Culford and to meet with the Headmaster and Director of Studies.

EAL provision All pupils for whom English is an additional language are assessed prior to and also upon entry to the School.

Pupils must be able to access the curriculum independently in the classroom; to facilitate this, pupils are provided with individually tailored curricula to suit their specific needs and aptitude.

Teachers are regularly trained in EAL differentiation methods and we also have three specialist teachers who offer individual or group support lessons which are either embedded in a pupil’s timetable or offered on a withdrawal basis or arranged before or after school.

Supported reading is also provided.

At ages 13 and 14+ pupils are prepared for the Cambridge English examinations. At age 15+ pupils are prepared for IGCSE English and at age 16+ pupils may be prepared for IELTS. At the Prep School, EAL provision is available on a small group or a one-to-one basis by arrangement and at an additional cost. Pupils are taken out regularly on cultural trips.

These lessons are charged at extra cost, details of which may be found on page 22.

Guardians All overseas pupils are required to have a Guardian who lives in the UK. This person will be responsible for the pupil during short holidays when he/she may choose not to go home and in special circumstances when he/she cannot stay at school. The requirement for a Guardian may be waived by the Headmaster in exceptional circumstances. The Guardian may not be a student.

Visas All non-EU pupils will require a child student visa to enter the UK and study at Culford; a high quality scanned copy of the pupil’s current passport should be submitted with the initial application. Once a place has been offered and accepted, and all relevant forms and proofs of documents to be submitted with the visa application have been copied to the Admissions Office, and payments have been received by the school, the Admissions Office will issue a CAS to support the visa application.

It is the responsibility of the pupil to submit the application to the British Embassy or Consulate in his or her own country. As a visa may take several weeks to obtain early application is advised. For further information, please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Forces allowances Culford’s Forces allowances are normally awarded automatically to parents who are serving in the Armed Forces and are in receipt of the MOD Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), and who wish their children to board at Culford. In addition, Culford offers a generous Services Allowance.

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Means tested bursaries are also available for children of serving or ex-servicemen and women, subject to their child satisfying Culford’s entrance requirements.

Please contact the Finance Department on +44 (0)1284 385340 for more details.

Ethos and general values Culford aims to provide an education which is challenging, enriching and fun. We are a Christian School with a Methodist Foundation, but pupils of all faiths and of none are welcome.

The principles that make up the school’s policies are addressed to each pupil. Some of them necessarily apply also to parents. Compliance is a condition of membership of the school.

The guiding values at Culford School are those of fairmindedness, hard work, enjoyment and treating others with proper respect and consideration. We also attach great importance to manners, good discipline, service to others and to caring for the school and external environment. We value both effort and achievement and we encourage every positive contribution that a pupil makes to the life of the Culford School community.

Parents are asked to read through the detailed policies contained in the Parents’ and Pupils’ Handbooks with their son or daughter from time to time. Copies are provided on entry to the school and are also available to download from the school website www.culford.co.uk

Admissions policy Culford School will only admit pupils whose educational needs can be adequately met. The educational interests of the child are at the forefront of our selection process.

Admission responsibility

It is a general principle, therefore, that Culford School will only admit a pupil in the belief that they will qualify for the next stage of their education within the school.

Where such a decision is to be challenged by the parents the normal complaints procedure of the school should be followed. The point of first appeal with regard to entry to the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools is to the Headmaster of the Senior School and, in the last resort, beyond him to a panel of the Governors. An appeal against the refusal to admit a pupil to the Senior School may be made to a panel of the Governors in the first instance and, beyond that, to a panel consisting of the Chairman of Governors and a representative from the Methodist Board.

Making such judgements may be difficult, particularly at younger ages, and on occasion there may be pupils within the school who do not qualify for transfer to the next part of the school or make sufficient academic progress. Any decision to refuse such progress, however, will be made: • with timely, documented and open discussions with the parents • with regard to the best educational interests of the child concerned

In all cases the Head of the relevant school is responsible for deciding to admit or refuse entry to a pupil.

Parents whose children are admitted with such reservations will be written to formally informing them of the likelihood of progression to the next stage of education.

Culford reserves the right, in consultation with parents/guardians, not to offer places to those whom it considers would not benefit from the school’s education, or whose presence might have a detrimental effect on other pupils.

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Scholarships and Exhibitions – a summary Scholarships and Exhibition awards are available at ages 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

• Candidates are also interviewed by the relevant Head of Department as part of the selection process.

Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an honour on the basis of merit. Scholarships are reserved for candidates who show a breadth of strong talents and exceptional potential. Exhibitions may be awarded to candidates who show strength in a particular area, or whose talents are broad. In the Senior School, Scholars and Exhibitioners all benefit from the Scholars’ Programme. Scholarships awarded at 10+ and 11+ are expected to be tenable for seven to eight years, subject to satisfactory progress. All Scholarships and Exhibition awards are reviewed on entry to Culford Senior School.

Jubilee Scholarships

General Arrangements

• These awards are worth up to 25% of the fees. Pupils entered for any scholarship category will automatically be considered for the Jubilee Scholarship.

• Jubilee Scholarships may be awarded for outstanding talent, or for a combination of talents that enable the candidate to make a significant all-round contribution to school life at Culford.

• At the Senior School Jubilee Scholarships are reserved for boarding pupils only and are worth up to 25% of the boarding fees.

• All Scholarship awards are worth up to 25% of tuition fees, except the Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship, which is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Exhibitions are worth up to 10%. Candidates may sit for more than one award but the total award will not exceed the value of the major award.

• Applications for Scholarships should ideally be received at least one month before the Culford Entrance Exams, and a supporting reference must be received from the Head of the current school prior to the candidate sitting those assessments.

Swimming Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

• Scholarships are open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18 of County, Regional or National standard and applications are considered throughout the year.

• For information on the new and highly prestigious Headmaster's Foundation Scholarship please contact the Admissions Office.

• Candidates who show sufficient potential or are recommended by their current Head are invited to sit Academic Scholarship exams.

• Candidates sit papers in a variety of subjects depending on age; past papers are available on request.

• Candidates may also be interviewed by the Headmaster as part of the selection process.

Music, Sport, Art, Drama and Design and Technology Scholarships • Pupils require confidential references from relevant teachers or coaches.

• Applicants are asked to demonstrate their ability through performance or portfolio as relevant; further details of the requirements are available from the Admissions Office.

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• Successful swimming scholars will receive a year round programme which typically includes: – Squad sessions with Club Performance Coaches and under the direction of Head Coach – Fitness programme – Participation in a full competitive gala programme – Goal setting and performance profiling – Sports psychology as part of the Sports Scholarship Programme

Tennis Scholarships • The tennis programme is available at an extra cost and successful tennis scholars will receive a year round training programme which will typically include: – squad sessions with the High Performance Coach – dedicated fitness programme – tournament visits – annual tour – video analysis – goal setting and reporting • Scholarships and Exhibitions are open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18 of County, Regional or National standard and applications are considered throughout the year.

For more information please contact the Admissions Office

Hockey Scholarships

Rugby Scholarships

• Hockey scholars will receive a year round training programme which includes: – competitive indoor and outdoor fixtures throughout the autumn and spring terms – specific skills and team training at least three times a week – one-on-one coaching sessions – video and match analysis – a hockey specific fitness development programme to be used throughout the school year which includes strength, conditioning and SAQ training – Sports psychology sessions as part of the Sports Scholarship Programme

• Rugby scholars will receive a year round training programme which includes: – specific skills and team training three times a week – coaching linked to local clubs and County rugby structures – strength and conditioning training – competitive autumn and spring team fixtures – goal setting and performance profiling • Scholarship applicants should be of Regional or County level and seeking entry at 13+, 14+ or 16+. Pupils under 13 showing significant potential are encouraged to apply for a Jubilee Scholarship.

• Scholarship applicants should be of Regional or County level and above and aged 13+. Pupils under 13 showing significant potential are encouraged to apply for a Jubilee Scholarship.

Financial assistance (Bursaries) Bursaries are available to assist children to attend Culford who might not otherwise be able to afford to take up a place, or help pupils who already attend the school to remain here. Bursaries are awarded privately and exist to help those in financial need. A bursary application may also be made to augment the value of a Scholarship or Exhibition and is means-tested.

Bursaries are provided from income, endowments and gifts and as such are a limited resource. If you wish to apply to the school for financial support you will need to complete a Financial Circumstances Form; offers of support made in this way are reviewed every year and financial circumstances paperwork must be completed annually.

The bursary application process is entirely confidential and forms may be downloaded from the web site or requested from the Admissions Office or Finance Office.

Applications are assessed by the Finance Director and discussed only with the Headmaster and the Bursary Committee.

Bursaries are not offered below the age of 11, except to pupils already in the School whose parents meet financial hardship.

The official closing date for completed bursary applications to be received is the same as the date of the Culford Entrance Examinations each year. Decisions will be notified to parents together with results of the entrance exams. Late applications are acceptable, however parents may be required to accept or decline a place at Culford before the result of any bursary application is known. For this reason early applications are encouraged.

For more information about Scholarships and Bursaries, please contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1284 385308 or the Finance Department on +44 (0)1284 385340.

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Statement of fees 2013/14 Culford School Nursery Children can arrive from 8.00am if required. Fees start at £66.50 for a minimum of three sessions per week per term.

A mix of morning and afternoon sessions is possible. Additional sessions are as follows:

Time

Cost

Mornings (including lunch)

8.30am - 1.10pm

£26.50 per session

Afternoons

1.10pm - 3.40pm

£13.50 per session

Full Days (including lunch and tea)

8.30am - 3.40pm

£40.00 per day

Rising 3s (no minimum number of sessions required)

8.30am - 1.10pm 1.10pm - 3.40pm

£20.00 per session £20.00 per session

Occasional after school care (including tea)

4.00pm - 6.00pm

£7.00 per hour

Pre-booked after school care (including tea)

4.00pm - 6.00pm

£5.50 per hour

Full time week (booked a term in advance)

£200.00 per week

Full time week (not booked a term in advance)

£240.00 per week

Pre-Prep School Age on 1 Sep 13

NC* Year Group

Fees per Term

Fees per Annum

Reception (PPR)

4

Reception

£2,745

£8,235

PP1

5

Yr 1

£2,875

£8,625

PP2

6

Yr 2

£3,015

£9,045

Year Group

*National Curriculum

A normal school year consists of 34 weeks across three terms. Fieldgate Holiday Club is available during half terms and school holidays, facilitating 48 weeks per year wraparound care. More details about the Holiday Club may be found at www.culford.co.uk/Pre-Prep School /Fieldgate Holiday Club.

After School Activities A variety of after school activities are offered and currently include: country dancing, choir, art, gardening and sports clubs. Parents are advised of additional termly charges per activity and asked to sign up for their children’s chosen activities at the start of each term.

NEW Loyalty Funding Scheme Culford School Nursery offers the very best educational start with fees inclusive of a wide range of extras including ballet, swimming, PE, French and Forest school lessons. We also offer Tiny Tots tennis, soft play sessions and operate a vibrant Toddler group. Culford School Nursery is an integral part of the Pre-Prep School and the links between them ensures a seamless transition into the Reception class at age 4-5. Culford offers a loyalty funding scheme; for details of how it might apply to your individual circumstances, please contact the Admissions office.

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Prep School Year Group

Age on 1 Sep 13

NC* Year Group

Termly Fees Day

Termly Fees Boarding

Annual Fees Day

Annual Fees Boarding

Lower First

7

Yr 3

£3,880

£6,480

£10,140

£19,440

Upper First

8

Yr 4

£3,880

£6,480

£10,140

£19,440

Lower Second

9

Yr 5

£3,880

£6,600

£11,640

£19,800

Upper Second

10

Yr 6

£3,880

£6,600

£11,640

£19,800

Lower Third

11

Yr 7

£4,535

£6,815

£13,605

£20,445

Upper Third

12

Yr 8

£4,535

£6,815

£13,605

£20,445

International Boarding Lower First – Upper First:

£6,640

£19,920

International Boarding Lower Second – Upper Second:

£6,800

£20,400

International Boarding Lower Third – Upper Third:

£6,985

£20,955

Home Boarding Extended Day

5.30pm - 6.00pm

£4 per day

Extended Day, Supper & Prep

5.30pm - 7.00pm

£8 per day

Extended Day, Supper, Prep & Boarding Activity

5.30pm - 8.00pm

£12 per day

2 Nights Termly Fee

3 Nights Termly Fee

Lower and Upper First (Years 3 and 4)

£4,655

£5,075

Lower and Upper Second (Years 5 and 6)

£5,075

£5,275

Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8)

£5,695

£6,080

Prep School (Part Boarding)

*National Curriculum

Part Boarding: Pupils at the Prep School may elect to part-board for two or three nights per week. This is an annual commitment, subject to one term’s notice and is subject to availability.

Occasional Boarding: Pupils at the Prep School may elect to board on an occasional basis up to 10 nights each term, subject to availability. Beds are allocated on a first come first served basis at a charge of £47 per night.

Senior School Year Group

Age on 1 Sep 13

NC* Year Group

Termly Fees Day

Termly Fees Boarding

Annual Fees Day

Annual Fees Boarding

Fourth Form

13

Yr 9

£5,665

£8,500

£16,995

£25,500

Lower Fifth

14

Yr 10

£5,665

£8,500

£16,995

£25,500

Upper Fifth

15

Yr 11

£5,665

£8,500

£16,995

£25,500

Lower Sixth

16

Yr 12

£5,665

£8,500

£16,995

£25,500

Upper Sixth

17

Yr 13

£5,665

£8,500

£16,995

£25,500

International Boarding

£9,085

£27,255 *National Curriculum

Occasional Boarding Pupils at the Senior School may elect to board on an occasional basis up to 10 nights each term, subject to availability.

Beds are allocated on a first come first served basis. Charges are as follows: Fourth Form to Upper Fifth £53 per night Sixth Form £63 per night

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Optional subjects and payments Learning Development £26 for an individual 40 minute lesson. Shared lessons are charged proportionately.

English as an Additional Language £26 for an individual 40 minute lesson. Group lessons are charged at £8.50 per 40 minutes.

Supported reading is charged at £12.50 per hour.

Prep School Dance Lessons By arrangement with the dance teacher.

Drama/Music Lessons £21 per 30 minute lesson.

Discounts for Siblings For families with 3 or more children attending Culford simultaneously, discounts are attracted as follows: 3rd Child 10% 4th Child 20% 5th Child 35% Triplets 10% per child Sibling discount does not apply to the third child if that child is in Culford School Nursery; these discounts start from PPR (Reception).

Payment of Fees A non-refundable registration fee of £75 per pupil is payable prior to assessments/entrance examinations.

An acceptance fee of £150 (Nursery), £300 (day), £500 (UK boarder) and £750 (international boarder) per pupil, is payable with the acceptance form. These sums are retained and contributed to the School’s Bursaries Fund.

For non EU residents, excluding HM Forces, one full term’s fees are to be paid in addition to the first term’s fees. This payment is held on deposit and will be refunded against the final term’s fees.

Fees include tuition, meals, standard textbooks and teaching resources. Fees do not include optional subjects and examination entry fees.

Fees are payable on or before the first day of term.

Payment by direct debit is available over a ten month period August-May. It is also possible to arrange a lump sum advance payment of fees.

Please contact the Finance Department for more information on +44 (0)1284 385345.

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Extras Culford attempts to keep any extra charges as low as possible. Pupils will, however, be billed for such items as: • Non-transferable academic texts • School trips and visits • Boarders outings • House social events Any parents concerned to limit such charges should discuss the matter with their child’s Housemaster or Housemistress.

Pupil Laptops All Senior School pupils are required to have a laptop that has to be ordered through the School.

The Director of ICT will provide relevant specifications on request and a detailed leaflet about Culford’s Laptop Scheme is available from the Admissions Office; parents are required to purchase machines through the school to ensure compatibility and to benefit from on-site software support, repairs and group purchase rates.

Uniform A complete uniform list is sent to parents in advance of a pupil’s first term and may also be downloaded from www.culford.co.uk under Information for Parents. New uniform may be bought from the school shop Aubyn Davies, Bury St Edmunds Tel: 01284 754276. A Nearly New Shop is also available; please telephone the Admissions Office on 01284 385308 for details.

Standard Terms and Conditions A full copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions will be provided to prospective parents at the time when a formal offer of a place is made. If you would like a copy in advance please contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1284 385308 or download a copy from the school website under the Information for Parents section.

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Governors The Rt Hon Viscount Chelsea

Patron

Prof R Swanston Hon DSc FRICS FCMI

Chairman

Air Cdre S Abbott CBE MPhil BA N J Bristow FCA Mrs Joanne M Anderton BA A P Crane BSc CEng FIET J M Hammond MA T C Matthews BSc FRICS S Pott FRICS, FRAgS, FInstCPD, FRAU P Smith MA(Cantab) and MEd Mrs E Taylor

The Revd Canon G Thompson Mrs Clare Wight FCIPD K R Willimott

Clerk to the Governors

Any communications to Governors should be addressed c/o Mrs E Taylor, Clerk to the Governors, Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX or email: elaine.taylor@culford.co.uk

Headmaster and Administration Offices J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD J Williams BA D Watkin BEd

Headmaster Deputy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head

Headmaster’s Office Mrs C A Gordon Miss S Hadgraft

Headmaster’s PA Headmaster's Assistant PA

Admissions & Marketing Offices D Watkin BEd Mrs S A Grimes BA Mrs K M Tompkinson Ms S Facer Mrs E Hooper BA

Admissions & Marketing Director Admissions & Marketing Manager Registrar Marketing Manager Marketing Assistant

Foundation Office Mrs J Johnson-Munday LLB Mrs S Salisbury J A Humphries BA Mrs K Perry Mrs J Glover

Foundation Director Foundation Manager OC Liaison Officer Alumni Database Manager Foundation Assistant

School Office Mrs S Tilly Mrs R Dawson Miss D Lockley/Ms G Rynsard

Senior Secretary School Secretary School Receptionists

Finance & Operations Department Mrs E Boardley FCCA BA C J G Muir BA BSc MRICS J Hayward Mrs S Tyler Mrs J Waters BA MAAT C Hunt

Finance Director Operations Director Finance Assistant Payroll Administrator Billing Administrator Facilities Manager

ICT Services J Tyler BSc MA G Baalham L New A Sochon 24

Director of ICT ICT Services & Database Manager ICT Services Network Technician ICT Services Technician

Members of Common Room by Department ART Mrs B A Hunt BA L Hoggar BA

MODERN LANGUAGES Head of Department

A R Deane BA Ms C Alfaro BA Ms J Loco BA

Head of Department Head of Spanish

BUSINESS STUDIES AND ECONOMICS D Tomalin BSc MA PGCE S Arbuthnot MSc

Head of Department Housemaster (Edwards)

CLASSICS T Walsh MPhil

Head of Department

MUSIC P R Burge BMus D Bolton Dip Mus Mrs S Morbey GLCM ARCM J D Recknell

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

I C Devlin BEd Miss J Cooke BA

Mrs K Kemp BEd Mrs E Long A H Marsh Cert Ed D Hall

Head of Department

EAL Mrs H Baker BSc Mrs C Byrne MA

Head of EAL

Dr J M Byrne MA PhD Mrs A Glassbrook BA Mrs C Byrne MA J Williams BA

Head of Department Assistant Head of Department

Miss M Kane BA

Director of Drama

GEOGRAPHY M H Barber MA Miss H Mayhew BSc

Head of Department

HISTORY P M Jones MA G E Draper BA Mrs J Kaye MSc Econ

Head of Department Outdoor Pursuits Housemistress (Jocelyn)

Physics J Bauer BA MSc J Christopher BSc J Fox BSc Biology A P Fisk MSc Ms R Ainscough BSc MBA Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Psychology Dr A Butler BSc PhD

Head of Science

Head of Department

Head of Department Deputy Head Head of Psychology

LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

MATHEMATICS N J Tully BSc R J Hamilton BSc BA P Massey BA G Reynolds BEng J Veitch BA

Head of Department Chaplain

SCIENCE Chemistry Dr A J Hubbard BSc PhD Mrs S L Antonietti BSc

DRAMA

Head of PE and Games Athletics and Cross Country Cricket and Boys’ Hockey Director of Tennis

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Revd Dr A G Palmer MTh PhD Revd S Battersby BTh

ENGLISH

Director of Music Head of Brass & Wind Head of Strings Head of Keyboard

Head of Department Assistant Head of Department Assistant Housemaster (Edwards) Housemaster (Cornwallis)

Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD

Head of Learning Development and Housemistress (Fitzgerald)

Mrs J Cope BA Cert SpLD Miss R Stevens Dip SpLD LIBRARY Mrs L Martin MA MCLIP Mrs L S Robinson

Librarian Archivist

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Prep School M Schofield BEd Miss J Hatton BEd N Hopton MA MEd P Harrison BEd Mrs S Ahrens MA Mrs K Allum BEd Mrs C Alston BA Mrs C Blake BEd Mrs T Black M Bolton BSc Miss P Buis BSc Mrs A Bunting BA Mrs S Burrell BA Mrs S Combes M Copping BSc Mrs C Currie BSc Mrs C Dunnell Paley BA Mrs S Guntrip BSc J Herd BA Mrs E Herd BA A Hynes BA Mrs J Nuttall Mrs D Hollins BA Miss S Smith MA Miss S Smye BA Ms T Stinson BSc M Thompson BA Mrs E Veitch BEd Mrs P Weyers BMus Mrs H Whiter BA Headmaster’s Office Miss L Holden Mrs S Kent Mrs K Rennison

Headmaster Deputy Head and Head of Geography Director of Studies Head of Mathematics & Assistant Director of Studies Form Teacher Learning Development Head of History Learning Development Librarian Director of Sport and Activities Science Teacher and Co-ordinator of EAL Form Teacher Form Teacher Music Teacher PE & Games, Assistant Housemaster (Cadogan) Science Technician and Activities Administration Head of English Form Teacher Mathematics, Housemaster Cadogan Houseparent and Teaching Assistant Head of PSHCE and ICT Matron Head of French Head of Classics Form Teacher Head of Science and Co-ordinator of Outdoor Learning History Form Teacher and Activity Houses Co-ordinator Director of Music Head of Art/DT Headmaster’s Secretary Secretary Secretary

Pre-Prep School Mrs S Preston BA Mrs E Grey DPP Mrs M Anderson Miss L Bance Mrs M Bainbridge Mrs C Rossiter BEd Miss K Harrison BEd Mrs A McKenzie TFL Dip French Mrs A Morrell BEd Mrs D Rampling Mrs R Ratcliffe BEd Mrs N Rodwell BTEC Mrs J Suckling Miss K Trow BTEC Miss S Widger BSc School Office Mrs J Spraggs Mrs E McNeil

Headmistress Nursery Manager Teaching Assistant PP2 Class Teacher Teaching Assistant and Holiday Club Manager Senior Teacher and PP1 Class Teacher PPR Class Teacher French Teacher PP2 Class Teacher Teaching Assistant Learning Development Teaching Assistant PPR Teacher Level 3 Forest Teacher, Teaching Assistant and Holiday Club Manager Senior Teacher and PP2 Class Teacher Headmistress’ Secretary Secretary

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Mrs E Deane Ms Mandy Chipping Mrs H Hodgkins

Medical Centre Manager Healthcare Assistant Resident Nurse

Day pupils bus service 2013/14 The school presently provides a day pupil bus service along the following routes on Mondays through to Fridays and Saturday mornings: Route A Cambridge, Newmarket (Bedford Lodge Hotel), Kentford (The Bell/The Cock), Higham (Old Station forecourt), Tuddenham, Culford School Route B Kedington, Highpoint, Wickhambrook, Chedburgh, Chevington, Horringer, Culford School Route C Lawshall, Hartest, Brockley Green, Whepstead, Horringer (Sharpes Lane), Westley, Bury St Edmunds (Opposite turning into B&Q), Bury St Edmunds (Swan Surgery, Northgate Street) Culford School Route D Sudbury, Cockfield, Long Melford, Bridge Street, Bradfield Combust, Cockfield (Cross Green), Bury St Edmunds (Theatre Royal), Bury St Edmunds (Fornham Road – opposite Tesco entrance), Culford School Route E Ipswich (ASDA, White House Industrial Estate), Stowmarket (Tesco, Cedar Park), Wetherden, Beyton, Thurston, Great Barton (Livermere Road), Culford School Additional routes may be added subject to sufficient demand. Any parent wishing to use this service should contact Janine Waters on 01284 385345. Routes are confirmed and places allocated in August of each year.

If you are applying for a place at Culford in July/August or making a late application for entry at any other time during the academic year, please telephone to check availability of places on your route.

Culford prospectus documents describe the broad principles on which the School is presently run.

Although the information in this booklet is believed to be correct at the time of printing, it does not form part of any binding agreement between parents and the School and may be subject to change. Š Culford School

Routes are subject to change depending on demand.

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How to find us

BY ROAD

BY AIR

From the A14 (London/Cambridge/Ipswich)

Culford is 45 minutes from Stansted and approximately 2 hours from Heathrow and Gatwick.

Exit the A14 at junction 42 (Bury St Edmunds West) and at the roundabout take the exit signposted Brandon B1106 (RAF Honington). Continue along Tut Hill past Bury St Edmunds Golf Club on the right until the double mini roundabout. Go straight over into Fornham All Saints village, past the Church and the Suffolk Golf Club, and continue until the roundabout. Take the first exit signposted Culford and Brandon B1106.

Continue along this road until you reach Culford village. The entrance to the School will be seen on the left hand side.

BY RAIL There are good rail links from Heathrow and Gatwick airports to London; from London Liverpool Street travel direct to Bury St Edmunds or change at Ipswich for local services.

From Norwich on the A11

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Travelling south on the A11 from Norwich, take the B1106 just south of Thetford signposted Bury St Edmunds.

Culford is in 6 miles.

Culford School is in the centre of the village.

SATELLITE NAVIGATION When using SATNAV please use the postcode IP28 6TX and input "via Fornham All Saints", otherwise you may be directed to the rear entrance to Culford Park, instead of the main entrance.

CULFORD SCHOOL BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK IP28 6TX Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk www.culford.co.uk