Information for Parents 2018-2019

Sherborne

Inform ation Booklet 2018 -19

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Governors

Senior Staff

Chairman R.S. Fidgen, Esq., FRICS

Headmaster and CEO Dominic Luckett BA, DPhil, FRSA, FHA

Vice-Chairman G. A. Hudson, Esq., MA

Senior Deputy Head Matthew Jamieson BA

Ex-Officio Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the County of Dorset’s nominated representative, R Lucas-Rowe Esq., DL The Rector of Sherborne, The Reverend Canon E.J Woods, DL, MA

Deputy Head (Academic) Tim Filtness BA, MA, PhD

Co-Opted M.L. French, Esq. FCA R.A.L. Leach, Esq. MA G. Marsh, Esq. MA, Cert Ed Mrs I. Burke, MB, BS, MRCGP A. Charlton, Esq. CMG, CVO Mrs V. Cotter, LLB (Hons), LLM Mrs G. Staley, BSc, MSc, CMIOSH Mrs A.C. Lane, BA, FCA R-J. Temmink, Esq., QC R.H.W. Robson, Esq. M.T. Wilson, Esq., BSc, QTS Dr M. Jonas, Esq., MBBS, FRCA, FFICM Mrs E. Stallard, JP Lt. Gen. D. Leakey, CMG, CVO, CBE, MA (Cantab)

Deputy Head (Pastoral) Allister Sheffield BSc Assistant Head (Academic) Lindsey Millar BA Assistant Head (Co-curricular) Hugh Tatham BA, MA (up until January 2019) Assistant Head (Sixth Form) Tom Rimmer BSc Bursar Lucy Robins BSc, MRICS Director of Admissions Vanessa Hicks

Staff Nominated M.J. Whittell, Esq., MA, MSc

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Our Vision

Sherborne aims to provide an outstanding, all-boys boarding education in a community that is based on Christian values. By supporting and challenging every boy, we strive to ensure that each has the opportunity and confidence to excel. We want our boys to develop a strong sense of identity, an ability to think and learn for themselves, integrity and a commitment to leadership and service.

To achieve our vision, we strive to: • Foster a spirit of intellectual enquiry, scholarship, curiosity and creativity, so as to cultivate the habits of mind that are essential to lifelong independent learning and the pursuit of excellence.

• Provide individual pastoral care and education that nurtures boys’ physical, emotional and spiritual health and guides them as they grow morally and socially.

• Promote independence and self-confidence, by helping boys become self-reliant and resourceful.

We prize resilience, perseverance and openmindedness, and encourage every boy in his individual quest for meaning and purpose.

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• Develop a deeply held respect for the needs of others, recognising the importance of empathy, co-operation and collaboration, and for the benefits and responsibilities associated with living in any community and in the wider world.

• Challenge and enable all boys to develop passions, skills and personal qualities through a co-curricular programme in which education continues beyond the classroom and that offers the broadest opportunities to participate and to excel.

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Admissions Process 13+ entry Sherborne School is a selective school and all boys wishing to gain entry must sit our entrance assessment, following registration with us.

Boys are normally tested in January of Year 7 at one of our Assessment Days. The boys sit online tests and will complete a piece of creative writing. They will also have an interview with a senior member of our academic staff and undertake a group task.

Late applications may be considered but only if places are likely to be available.

As part of the assessment process, Sherborne will apply to your son’s current school for an up to date reference.

16+ entry A limited number of places are also available for Sixth Form entrance. Boys are normally tested in November of Year 11 on our Sixth Form Assessment Day. Late applications will be considered but only if places are likely to be available. The boys sit online tests and will also have an interview with a senior member of our academic staff.

All offers to UK boys will be conditional and will be confirmed once we are in receipt of your son’s (I)GCSE results. In order to be eligible to study in the Sixth Form your son will need to achieve an average of a minimum C grade, or a 4, across all of their (I)GCSEs. To study a subject at A Level boys must achieve either an A or an A* grade (or a 7, 8 or a 9) in that subject (or an appropriate and similar alternative) at (I)GCSE. Offer and Acceptance Places are offered following assessment and you will usually have up to one month to decide whether you wish to accept the place. Parents are required to sign the Parent Contract Form and this, together with the acceptance deposit, guarantees the place for your son at Sherborne, subject to him meeting any other entry requirements in place at the time.

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Our Terms and Conditions, which must be read before accepting a place, can be found on our website.

Boarding House Allocation You will be sent a House Preference Form at the point of registration. You may submit up to three House preferences on the form and your choices will be taken into account when placements are made but can not be guaranteed. The School will make the final decision regarding House placement.

Priority will be given to requests made on behalf of the sons and grandsons of Old Shirburnians or boys with siblings who attend or have attended the School.

House allocations will be made after places have been accepted, usually during Trinity Term of Year 7.

Scholarships and Awards Sherborne invites talented and enthusiastic boys to apply for up to two of the various scholarships and exhibitions that are available. We offer a range of these awards from academic and creative to musical and sporting. In return for demonstrating high levels of talent and commitment in their chosen discipline(s), award holders are given many opportunities to stretch themselves and develop their abilities through involvement in additional tutoring, coaching, lectures, societies and social activities.

Sherborne is also able to offer a number of scholarships and exhibitions to pupils for Sixth Form entry.

Boys wishing to be considered for any award must have already satisfied the School’s academic entry standards. Further information on all of our scholarships and awards can be found on our website or via the Admissions Department.

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Year 9 Entry Timeline At any stage Recommended by Year 5 or before (age 10 or younger) Recommended by the end of Year 6 September Year 7 January Year 7 February Year 7 March Year 7 Trinity Term Year 7 November Year 8 December Year 8 January/February Year 8 March Year 8 June Year 8 June Year 8

Enquiry Visit to the School – either on a Tour Morning or an individual visit Registration ‘Sherborne at Work’ Day Assessment Day Results to parents Deadline for acceptances House allocation confirmed ‘Discovery Day’ Deadline for Scholarship or Bursary applications Scholarship week Scholarship results Common Entrance New Boys’ Welcome Lunch

All dates are published well in advance on our website and registered parents will automatically be notified of key events.

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Academic Programme

Third Form Curriculum All boys follow the same core curriculum in the Third Form but there is some variation depending on ability and previous experience. Choices concerning (I)GCSEs are made in the second half of the Lent term when boys’ academic strengths and interests will be more evident and when they have had time to make decisions based on experience.

The following subjects are studied by all boys in the Third Form: English (combined Literature and Language course) Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics Geography History Theology Computing Two or three Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish, and English as a Second Language)* One creative subject (from Art, Design and Technology, Drama and Music) Either Classics or a second creative subject (Classics consists of Latin, Ancient Greek &/or Classical Civilisation depending on prior experience) Physical Education PSHEE *Tuition in other languages may also be available on request.

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Fourth and Fifth Form Curriculum All boys study the core (I)GCSE courses and then choose a further four (I)GCSE subjects from the optional list below: Core Subjects English Language English Literature Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics PSHEE (non-examined) Optional Subjects Art and Design Classical Civilisation Computing Design and Technology Drama English as an Additional Language** French Geography German History Latin Gratin*** Music or Music Technology Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish **English as an Additional Language may be an alternative or addition to English if English is not the first language. ***Latin and Greek (Gratin) may be taken as a combined language course.

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Sixth Form Curriculum The Sixth Form programme centres around three main subject choices and, supplementing the three choices, everyone also studies PSHEE and some additional enrichment subject are also available.

Sixth Form A Level Subjects Art Biology Business Chemistry Classical Civilisation Computing Design and Technology Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Literature Geography Greek History History of Art Latin Mathematics Further Mathematics* Modern Foreign Language Music Music Technology Philosophy and Ethics Photography Physical education Physics

Sixth Form BTEC Courses Creative Digital Media Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Sport

Academic Results 2018 A Level Results 13% A* grades 44% A* to A grades 75% A* to B grades The fact that every year more than half our A levels are graded A* or A and that in 2018, a fifth of boys secured straight A* and A grades demonstrate both the ability of our boys and Sherborne’s continued academic strength. It is also a reflection of the fact that boys at Sherborne achieve among the best value added scores in the country. As a consequence of these results, the vast majority of boys secured places at their first choice university with destinations including Oxford, Cambridge, Durham, Nottingham, Leeds, Imperial, LSE, Warwick, KCL, Bath, St Andrews, Edinburgh, Bristol, Exeter, Loughborough and Southampton.

*Further Mathematics is available as a fourth subject choice but must be chosen in combination with Mathematics.

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General Information

Boarding Some 90% of our pupils are boarders and to provide the best boarding experience means that the Houses are just as full and busy at weekends as they are during the School week. Boarding at Sherborne is at the centre of the enriching education that we provide.

Saturday morning begins with lessons, followed by the weekly whole School Lecture. This is usually delivered by someone outside the School – we’ve had explorers, mountaineers, athletes, academics and business people.

Inter-house competitions are scheduled for Sunday afternoons as well as during the week, in activities as diverse as debating, football and singing.

The whole School comes together on Sunday evening for a service in the Abbey.

Separate arrangements apply to day boys although they are very much still expected to contribute fully in the broader life of the School.

Saturday afternoons are given over to the School’s extensive sports programme, in which every boy has a chance to participate, before they gather in houses for Assembly in the evening. Supper is followed by a programme of social activities, often together with Sherborne Girls.

On Sunday mornings, breakfast is followed by quiet time in Houses, during which boys catch up with work and reading. Various trips take place on Sundays, including outdoor activities like kayaking and climbing, and visits to football matches or to the cinema.

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Pastoral Care House staff, and in particular Matrons, have a key role in providing much of the care which you would give at home.

Policies and Related Documents The following policies and information are available on the School’s website at: sherborne.org/school-policies

The 24-7 Health Centre provides a high quality medical service for all boys during term; with qualified nurses as well as a Doctor’s surgery each morning from Monday to Saturday, and a School Counsellor.

They are also available in hard copy, upon request to the School. In addition, copies of all of the following polices may be inspected at any point in the School day at the School.

Guardians All boys of any nationality, whose home address is not in this country, or whose parents are away from home frequently or for a long period of time, must have an appointed Guardian in the United Kingdom who lives within a reasonable travelling distance of the school. This Guardian must be a responsible adult who is over 25 years old and is able to speak and write English fluently. The Guardian must have authority to take decisions on behalf of the parent should the need arise.

Travel Arrangements For exeats and at half term, transport is available to certain destinations and South West trains run an additional service for us to London.

Transport is also available from Sherborne to Bath, Nailsworth and Burley (Picket Post) if there are sufficient numbers. In addition, arrangements can be made to Bournemouth, Bristol, Exeter, Gatwick, Heathrow, London City and Southampton airports, central London and other areas on request.

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• Anti-Bullying Policy • Complaints Policy • Curriculum Policy • English as a Second Language Policy • First Aid Policy • Health and Safety Policy • Policy on Admissions • Privacy Notice • Safeguarding Policy • The latest edition of the Memoranda,

the School Rules

T • he reports of the School’s most recent previous ISI inspections.

Data Protection By providing personal information to Sherborne School, prospective parents and other third parties agree to the School using this information in relation to their enquiry. The School will process personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (as amended or superseded including the General Data Protection Regulation) and other related legislation. The School’s Privacy Notice is available on the website at sherborne.org/school-policies.

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Fees

Registration Fee A fee is payable by all parents wishing to register their son for entry to the School. The fee is nonrefundable.

Deposit An acceptance deposit is payable on acceptance of a place. For non UK resident parents, on acceptance of a place, an overseas deposit will be required.

For further details on our registration fee and acceptance deposit please refer to our website.

Termly Fees 2018/19 Boarding £12,500.00 Day

£10,125.00

Educational and Personal Extras Expenses for all boys include stationery, materials used in art and technology and public examination fees. Individual music tuition and instrument hire is charged as an extra along with private tuition in other areas of the School. Some of the clubs and societies have a subscription and a charge is also made for participation in some outings and expeditions.

All fees are subject to an annual review by the Governors and any changes will apply from the first day of the academic year.

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Sibling Fee Discount Scheme A 10% sibling discount is offered when you have three children at Sherborne Schools (comprising Sherborne School and Sherborne Girls). The discount applies to the third child and continues for the time they are at the School, provided that the two older children have completed their full time education at one of the Schools - this usually means completing their Sixth Form education.

You will receive this in addition to the value of any Scholarship which is awarded.

The fourth and subsequent children will receive a 15% discount.

A sibling discount also applies where families have a third child at Sherborne Prep School but this only applies for the duration the child is at Sherborne Prep. If the third child then joins Sherborne School or Sherborne Girls, he or she will have the sibling discount and not the oldest child who had previously received it.

Fees in Advance Scheme The School offers a Fees in Advance scheme.

Parents interested in this option should request further details from Penny Baker, the Group Accountant, by email: penny.baker@sherborne.org Fees in lieu of notice Under the School’s Terms and Conditions you must give a term’s written notice to terminate the Parent Contract, given no later than the first day of the term which is to be the boy’s final full term at the School. If proper notice is not given then fees in lieu of notice will be payable in lieu as a debt.

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Enquiries and visits

For admissions enquiries and to arrange a visit to the School: 01935 810403 admissions@sherborne.org sherborne.org For our Chair of Governors: Mr Roger Fidgen, FRICS c/o Sherborne School Abbey Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 3LF 01935 810501

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Please note: Cheap Street is one-way with no access between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm

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Location

Sherborne School is situated in the centre of Sherborne, Dorset, within walking distance of the mainline train station between Exeter and London Waterloo. It is approximately two hours and twenty minutes from London by road or rail.

High-speed trains from Paris and Brussels to London, and international flights from New York to Bristol, provide easy global connections.

Other nearby airports include Southampton, Bournemouth and Exeter.

C Newport CARDIFF Weston-super-Mare

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Honiton

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Chepstow

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Salisbury

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Woking

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Guildford

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Maidstone

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Winchester

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Horsham

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SOUTHAMPTON

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BOURNEMOUTH

Chichester PORTSMOUTH

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BRIGHTON

Hastings Eastbourne

Isle of Wight Weymouth

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01935 810403 admissions@sherborne.org sherborne.org

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