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attractive optional activity programme for day pupils and sports fixtures remain an important part of the Saturday afternoon activity. In 2010, at A-level, 52.2 per cent achieved grades A/A*; 79.5 per cent
achieved A*-B grades and 89.9 per cent achieved A*-C grades. The GCSE results were also excellent with 29 per cent A* grades (the second highest ever); 58 per cent A* and A grades; 31 per cent gained 10A* and A grades. The top 10 performers achieved 11 or more A* and A grades.
PRIOR PARK PREP SCHOOL Calcutt Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6BB Tel: 01793 750275 Fax: 01793 750910 Email:
officepriorparkprep@priorpark.co.uk Website:
www.priorparkschools.co.uk Head:Mr Mark A Pearce Ages: 3-13 Pupils/fees: f/fbBG (53) £14,643-£17,211 per annum; dBG (219) £5,949- £12,312 per annum Prior Park Preparatory School is a thriving school situated in rural Wiltshire on the edge of the Cotswolds. Established in 1946, it has 233 pupils and forms part of the Prior Park Educational Trust with its senior school, Prior Park College. In 2009 a new Pre-Prep department saw significant investment in new facilities and resources for those children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes. Prior Park Prep is an Independent Association of Prep Schools co-
educational day and boarding school. Pupils are taught in small classes of between 10 and 20 and the school is non-selective at entry. The Pre-Prep department offers a stimulating curriculum and includes regular visits to Forest School. Before and after-school care and holiday clubs are also available. A large range of enrichment activities are on offer including judo, Irish dancing, golf, tennis, fencing, debating, chess, choir and orchestra, business enterprise and art. Every year a few pupils are selected to play sport at county level. Eighteen Year 8 pupils were awarded scholarships in 2010 to a variety of senior schools including Prior Park College.
QUERNS WESTONBIRT SCHOOL Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG Tel: 01666 881390 Fax: 01666 881391 Email:
querns@westonbirt.gloucs.sch.uk Website:
www.querns.gloucs.sch.uk Head:Miss Vanessa James Ages: 4-11 Pupils/fees: dBG (80) £1,775-£2,575
RENDCOMB COLLEGE & JUNIOR SCHOOL Rendcomb, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7HA Tel: 01285 831213 Fax: 01285 831331 Email:
headmaster.secretary@
rendcombe.gloucs.sch.uk Head:Mr Gerry Holden Ages: 3-18 Pupils/fees: f/fb (60), f/fbG (50) £4,380-£5,675; dB (126), dG (107) £1,395-£4,500
ROOKWOOD SCHOOL Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AL
Tel: 01264 325900 Fax: 01264 325909 Email:
office@rookwood.hants.sch.uk Website:
www.rookwood.hants.sch.uk The Head:Mrs Louise Whetstone Ages: 3-16 Pupils/fees: f/fbGB (28) £5,780-£6,765; dBG (298) £2,295-£3,780 Recently described by the Independent Schools Inspectorate as a place “where pupils flourish”, Rookwood is an independent co-educational school nurturing children from their first steps in the nursery all the way through to GCSE. Known for its strong pastoral care and family atmosphere, Rookwood
prides itself on developing the individual, ensuring each child has every opportunity to reach their full potential. Despite non-selective entry Rookwood’s small class sizes and dedicated teaching ensure strong academic results (42 per cent of GCSEs awarded an A*/A in 2010). Prospective pupils and their parents are invited to experience
Rookwood’s unique atmosphere at the next open day on Thursday, September 29, 9.30am-12.30pm.
ROSE HILL WESTONBIRT SCHOOL Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QG Tel: 01666 881400 Fax: 01666 881391 Email:
rosehill@rhwestonbirt.co.uk Website:
www.rhwestonbirt.co.uk Head:Mr Neil Shaw Ages: 3-13 Pupils/fees: d (200) £5,712-£8,472 pa
SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL 1 The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EQ Tel: 01722 555300 Fax: 01722 410910 Email:
headsec@salisburycathedralschool.com Website:
www.salisburycathedralschool.com Head:Mr Paul Greenfield Ages: 2.5-13 Pupils/fees: f/fbBG (45) £6,245; dBG (140) £2,240-4,275 (Nursery: £3.85 per hour) Salisbury Cathedral School is one of the oldest educational establishments in the world and educates boys and girls between the ages of two and a half and 13. Situated in extensive grounds of more than 27 acres, next to the cathedral and within the Cathedral Close, the school has strong traditions of academic, sporting and musical excellence. Above all this is a very friendly and welcoming school. In 2010 a remarkable 12 scholarships and awards were gained to a wide range of independent senior schools. Notable successes include Bryanston, Canford, Eton, Marlborough, Lancing, Sherborne and Wells. In recent years pupils have also been very successful in examinations to the local grammar schools at 11-plus and 13-plus. You are most welcome to arrange a visit at any time or why not go to the open morning on Saturday, October 1 at 10am? For more information contact the headmaster’s secretary Ann Vos on 01722 555305 or email
headsec@salisburycathedralschool.com.
SANDROYD Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD
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