Sherborne Girls
INFORM ATION BOOKLET 2017-18
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Governors
Senior Staff
Chairman Mr Richard Strang
Headmistress Mrs Jenny Dwyer BEd Hons (Cantab)
Vice Chairman Lady Plaxy Arthur Members Ms Juliet Blanch Mrs Kay Brock Mrs Isabel Burke Dr Steven Connors Mr Ian Davenport Lt Gen Sir Robert Fry Mr Jeremy Gordon The Rt Revd Karen Gorham Mrs Louise Hall Mrs Amanda Harris Mr Robin Leach Mr Rupert Pilkington Mr Robin Price Mrs Ann Simon The Hon Mrs Charlotte Townshend Mr Philip Ward Mrs Maria Wing ield Digby Mr Nicholas Wordie Honorary Governor Rt Hon Oliver Letwin, MP
Bursar and Clerk to the Governors Mr Simon Miller MA (Cranfield), BA Senior Deputy Head Mrs Fiona Clapp BSc Hons (London), PGCE, MBA Deputy Head (Pastoral and Planning) Mr Ben Gudgeon MA, BA Hons, MMusTCL, FRSA Deputy Head (Teaching and Learning) Mrs Louise Orton BSc Hons (Swansea), PGCE Director of Boarding Designated Safeguarding Lead Miss Bex Brown BSc Hons (London), PGCE (Bath) Director of Studies Mr Alasdair Matthews BA Hons, MLitt (Newcastle) Director of Sixth Form Mrs Florance Corran MA, MPhil (Oxon) Director of Development and Marketing Mrs Katherine Massey BA Hons (Oxford Brookes)
Aims of the School
Sherborne Girls is a friendly, vibrant and purposeful boarding and day school. We aim to fulfil the individual potential of all girls by offering a varied choice of subjects and activities, raising aspirations from an early age and developing a passion for learning and life in their chosen fields. We aim to provide an excellent, broad and academic, full-boarding education for girls, enhanced by links with other academic communities. We aim to develop the unique gifts of each girl providing an environment and curriculum through which all members of the school will flourish. We aim to create a community founded on Christian values and in which every girl is encouraged to develop their whole selves including spiritual dimension. We aim to send out into the world young women who are adaptable, intellectually enquiring, courageous and compassionate with the confidence to be effective leaders.
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Admissions Process
Entry at 11+ and 13+ All girls are required to sit an entrance examination to the school. Entry can be via the Common Entrance, the Sherborne Girls Entrance Examination or the Scholarship Examinations. Papers in English, Mathematics and Science are required. A small number of places may also be offered at 12+ and 14+. Pre-Assessment A pre-assessment will take place 18 months preceding entry for those starting at 13+. School References A reference will be requested from the current school in the year preceding entry. This report will include predicted grades for public examinations such as GCSE or Common Entrance. Sixth Form Entry A limited number of places are offered for the Sixth Form to study A Level or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Candidates are usually expected to gain at least 5 grade Bs at GCSE orthe equivalent. Offers are usually given on thebasis of school reports and predicted grades, butentrance papers may be required in some cases.
Offer and Acceptance of a Place If you are offered a place at Sherborne Girls we ask you to complete the Parent Contract form, which, together with the deposit, then guarantees the place. A New Girls’ pack will then be forwarded to you with all the information you need for the start of term. Deposit Required A deposit is payable between one and two years before entry to the school (one term’s fees for pupils living overseas). The deposit reserves the House Place. Scholarships and Awards Sherborne Girls offers a number of scholarships, exhibitions and bursaries. Details of the awards are available from the Admissions Office or our website: sherborne.com House Allocation You will be asked to indicate a preference for two houses. Houses are allocated during the Michaelmas Term of Year 8 for 13+ entry. Your choice will be taken into account but cannot be guaranteed.
What to do Next
Come for a visit
Attend a tour morning sherborne.com
Arrange an individual visit 01935 818224 / sherborne.com
Register for a place
Register online
Register by post
A place is awarded following entrance examinations
Welcome to Sherborne Girls
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Academic Results 2017
International Baccalaureate Results
University Courses 2017
• 17 girls took the IB (21% of cohort) • Average points score was 35 • Worldwide average points score was 30 • 62% of the subject results were achieved at
Science and Maths Accounting, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biosciences, Human Physiology, Maths, Medical Science, Medicine, Natural Science, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Sports Performance, Veterinary Science
2017 Leavers Top Destinations
English and Humanities Social Sciences, Drama and Acting, History, Politics, Early Childhood Studies, Geography, International Relations, Law, Liberal Arts, Philosophy, Sociology, Theology and Religion
highest grades of 7 and 6 compared with worldwide average of 28% • Two students achieved 43 points out of 45 putting them in the top 1% in the world
University Oxford Brookes Edinburgh Oxford Durham Exeter Leeds Newcastle Bristol Cardiff Cambridge
No. of students 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The Arts and Languages Architecture, Art History and Visual Culture, Film and Television, French and Spanish, History of Art, Music, Persian and Russian, Photography, Professional Music Performance – vocals Business and Management Business And Events Management, Business Management, Marketing, Economics Finance and Management
A Level Results Summer 2017 Upper 6 (Year 13) A2 Subject
A* A B C D E
GCSE Results Summer 2017 Upper 5 (Year 11) U Total
Art 2 1 3 2 0 0 0 Photography 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 Biology 2 2 10 3 3 0 0 Business Studies 2 2 2 2 4 0 0 Chemistry 0 5 2 0 2 0 1 Chinese 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 Classical Civilisation 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 Design Tech/Textiles 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Drama 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 Economics 1 5 3 2 0 0 0 English 4 6 1 0 0 0 0 French 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 German 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Geography 4 1 6 5 0 0 0 Greek 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Government & Politics 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 History 0 7 2 3 0 0 0 History of Art 5 5 5 1 0 0 0 Italian 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Latin 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mathematics 4 7 4 0 2 0 0 Further Mathematics 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Music 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Physical Education 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 Physics 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 Religious Studies 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 Russian 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Spanish 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 Total 28 65 55 34 18 2 202 The average UCAS Tariff score per student including IB, is equivalent to A* AA. 50% A*A or IB Equivalent 76% A*AB or IB Equivalent
8 6 20 12 10 7 7 2 5 11 11 6 1 16 1 4 12 16 1 2 17 3 1 5 4 6 2 8
GCSE Subject
A* A B C D E
F G Total
Art 8 13 7 5 0 0 0 0 Biology 25 22 7 2 0 0 0 0 Classical Civilisation 3 0 5 2 1 0 0 0 Chemistry 24 23 8 1 0 0 0 0 Chinese 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drama 2 6 10 2 0 0 0 0 Design Technology 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 English Language 32 26 6 7 3 0 0 0 English Literature 36 24 18 5 1 0 0 0 French 14 9 7 4 2 2 0 0 German 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Geography 19 20 9 1 0 0 0 0 Home Economics 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 History 5 13 11 9 0 1 0 0 Textiles 4 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 Latin 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mathematics 25 26 23 9 1 0 0 0 Further Mathematics 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 Music 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Physics 24 15 14 2 1 0 0 0 Religious Studies 5 10 5 1 0 0 0 1 Religious Studies (Half) 11 27 13 8 2 0 0 0 Science (Double 1) 5 7 13 2 1 0 0 0 Science (Double 2) 3 3 15 4 2 1 0 0 Spanish 7 14 5 7 3 0 0 0 Total 269 288 198 75 18 4 852
33 56 11 56 9 20 6 84 84 38 7 49 12 39 12 4 84 13 5 56 21 62 28 28 36
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General Information
Equality Sherborne Girls believes in the fundamental principles of equality and justice. The school provides a moral framework for pupils’ personal development so that they may become tolerant members of this and any other community. The school encourages all of its members to have respect for everyone, regardless of race, gender, creed, social status, age or disability and is opposed to words or actions which display prejudice or discrimination of any kind against any individual. The school has a commitment to champion equality of opportunities throughout the community and promotes active co-operation and collaboration among all pupils. The girls learn about the school’s approach to equality from pastoral, religious and academic discussions and activities.
Communication Regular mailings and newsletters will keep parents informed and a calendar will be sent at the start of term. Parents can access information about their daughter through our online Parent Portal. All school information, including reports, is distributed via the Portal. There are telephones in each House and girls are allowed to bring mobile phones (subject to some simple rules and conditions). Each girl is allocated an email address. Letters are, of course, always welcome. The first point of contact for parents is the Housemistress or Housemaster. Inspections The most recent inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school a ‘double excellent’ rating which is the highest grading that can be awarded. The full report can be viewed at sherborne.com Guardians All girls whose parents are resident abroad must have guardians in the UK. Guardians are responsible for the girl’s welfare whilst she is away at boarding school, travel arrangements, accommodation at closed exeat weekends and half-term holidays and represent parents at meetings with teachers. It is the responsibility of parents to appoint guardians although the school is happy to inform parents of professional guardianship organisations. Girls from outside the EU will require a visa from UKBA.
Travel For girls who live abroad there is a supervised coach to Heathrow at the beginning and end of term which is timed to coincide with the majority of flight times. For fixed exeats and half-term holidays there is a scheduled train to London on which girls are accompanied by a member of staff. Policies The following policies and documents are available on request from the Bursar’s PA on 01935 818207 or bursarpa@sherborne.com
• Admissions Policy • Anti-bullying Policy • Behaviour and Discipline • Complaints Procedure (Policy) • Curriculum Policy • Disability Inclusion, SEN and Learning Support Policy
• English as an Additional Language • First Aid Policy • Health and Safety Policy • Safeguarding Policy • Statement of Boarding Principles and Practice The School had no formal complaints during the year 2016 to 2017.
Data Protection By registering or providing personal information to Sherborne Girls, you agree to Sherborne Girls using this information in relation to your enquiry and to contacting you via email, direct mail and telephone. All the personal information you provide to Sherborne Girls will be held securely and used strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Law. To read our Data Protection and Privacy Statement, please refer to our website: sherborne.com
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Fees 2017 to 2018
Years 9 to 13 (Lower Fifth – Upper Sixth) Boarding Fee
Termly Extras Music £11,500
Day Boarders1 £8,390 Day Girls2 £6,820 Years 7 and 8 (Lower Fourth and Upper Fourth)
Individual Tuition per term (10 lessons) Instrument Hire per term
£320 £54
30 Music Tuition lessons will be provided per year. Fees will be adjusted if a lesson does not take place.
Alexander Technique
Boarding Fee
£9,270
Individual Tuition (10 lessons)
£358
Day Fee
£6,820
Group Tuition (8 lessons)
£128
Speech and Drama
Admission Registration (non-refundable)
£100
Deposit (refunded on final bill) For pupils resident within the UK
£1,000
For pupils resident within the EC
£1,500
Pupils normally resident outside the UK
Individual Tuition per term (10 lessons)
£260
Shared lessons per term (10 lessons)
£180
Group Tuition per term (8 lessons)
£130
30 Music Tuition lessons will be provided per year. Fees will be adjusted if a lesson does not take place.
£11,500 Learning Support/EAL Individual Tuition per lesson (45 minutes)
Day Boarders: Girls who wish to stay overnight on the odd occasion and for whom a bed space will be made available on request. Girls can expect to have space to study in one of the mixed-age houses. 1
Day Girls: Girls will not have the option to stay although can expect to have a space to study in one of the mixed-age houses. 2
£30
Sport The schedule for Sport and Physical Education is available from the Main School Office. Extras Further details about the full range of options and charges for extra subjects are available from the appropriate Head of Department. Information for ‘extras’ can be obtained from the Main School Office.
Fee Notes
The Fees Fees and extras are subject to annual review and periodic increase. Payment of School Fees in Advance The school runs a scheme for payment of 6 terms or more fees in advance. If you wish to discuss this please contact the School Accountant on 01935 818208 or accountant@sherborne.com who will be happy to provide you with the terms and conditions of the scheme and a final illustration. We currently offer no discount for advance payment of 5 terms or less.
These notes are subject to the Standard Terms and Conditions, a copy of which can be obtained from Admissions or on our website: sherborne.com Sherborne School for Girls is a company limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No: 306828. Registered office: Bradford Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3QN. Registered Charity No: 307427.
Sibling Fee Discount Scheme Sherborne Girls, Sherborne School and Sherborne Prep operate a scheme whereby parents who educate 3 or more of their children at the schools are eligible for a sibling fee discount. A 10% discount will apply to the third child at the schools and 15% to the fourth and subsequent children. Payment Fees are due and payable prior to the first day of each term. We offer a direct debit payment facility. Direct debits are processed termly for the full bill, sooner than the first day of each term. Payment can also be made by cheque or bank transfer. For further details please contact the Finance Manager on 01935 818209 or jmh@sherborne.com School Fees Refund Scheme Details are available from the Bursary. Cancelling acceptance of a place or withdrawal One full term’s notice in writing addressed to the Headmistress is required to cancel acceptance of a place at the school or to withdraw a pupil from the school. If such notice is not given a term’s fees in lieu of notice will be immediately due and payable.
All information stated is correct at time of printing.
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Enquiries
Admission enquiries and to arrange a visit to the school Registrar: Mrs Jenny Hinks 01935 818224 registrar@sherborne.com General Enquiries Main Office: Mrs Judith Fox 01935 812245 office@sherborne.com Headmistress Correspondence via Head’s PA: Mrs Jayne Dart 01935 818203 headmistress@sherborne.com
Newport CARDIFF Weston-super-Mare
Financial Enquiries Bursar and Clerk to the Governors: Mr Simon Miller 01935 818207 bursar@sherborne.com Chairman of Governors Correspondence should be addressed to: Mr Richard Strang c/o Clerk to the Governors Sherborne Girls Bradford Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3QN 01935 818207
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8 Beddington Lecture Theatre
2 Footbridge
9 Kenelm
3 Aldhelmsted West
10 Sports Pavilion
4 Dun Holme
11 Reception & Main School
5 Oxley Sports Centre
12 Library & Home Economics
6 Dance Studios, Changing Rooms
13 Sixth Form, Higher Education & Careers Office
7 Beddington Building & Learning Support
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Astroturf Pitches
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A30 Yeovil Road
15 Marketing, Development & Old Girls Office
22 Health Centre
16 Bursary
23 Mulliner
17 Drama Studio
24 The Tea Crate
18 Modern Languages & EAL
25 White Lodge
Yeovil
19 Science Centre
26 Reader Harris
20 Wingfield Digby
27 Art Centre
21 School Shop
28 Stuart Centre for Music & Benjamin Britten Hall
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