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Shiplake College 船湖中學(xué),船湖學(xué)院Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4BW
Tel: 0118 940 2455 Fax: 0118 940 5204
Website: www.shiplake.org.uk
• BOYS, MIXED SIXTH, Boys 13–18 Day & Boarding; Girls 16–18 Day
• Pupils 300, Upper sixth 50
• Termly fees £4235 (Day), £6280 (Boarding)
• HMC, SHMIS
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster
What it’s like
Founded in 1959, it has a very attractive site on the north bank of the Thames,
2_ miles upstream from Henley. It is based on the historic Shiplake Court,
around which first-rate facilities and comfortable accommodation have been
created, including a new upper sixth house. C of E services take place in the
adjoining 12th-century village church. There is a broad academic mix of pupils,
of whom three-quarters proceed to degree courses. Day girls have been admitted
to the sixth form since 1998. The school aims to allow pupils to develop their
own potential and confidence and their individual talents. It is strong in art,
public-speaking, debating, drama and music. There is a very good record in
sports (especially rugby and rowing), with many representatives at national and
county level. Sport or games is compulsory four afternoons a week. CCF is
voluntary and there is emphasis on outdoor pursuits and adventure training
(expeditions to Kenya and Iceland). About 25 minor extra-curricular activities
available. Considerable participation in local community schemes and an
impressive record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
School profile
Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 13–18; 300 pupils, 80 day (65 boys, 15 girls), 220
boarding boys.
Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used;
for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSE passes, at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form
subjects). C of E school but other denominations and religions welcomed. State
school entry, 10% main intake (such pupils welcomed). Feeder schools include St
Neot's, St Piran's, Crosfields, St Edward's, Tilehurst, Belmont, Lambrook,
Haileybury.
Scholarships, bursaries & extras 4–6 pa scholarships, value
£2100–£11,500: 2 academic, 1 sport, 1 art, 2 music (awarded at 13 and 16). Up to
10 bursaries, for excellent pupils whose parents run into financial
difficulties, service children etc. Parents not expected to buy textbooks;
maximum extras £250 pa.
Parents 30+% live within 30 miles, up to 10% live overseas.
Head & staff
Headmaster: N V Bevan, in post since 1988. Educated at Shrewsbury and at
universities of Oxford and Cambridge (geography and education). Previously
Housemaster at Shrewsbury and Master i/c Rowing at Westminster. Former Chairman
of SHMIS.
Teaching staff: 35 full time, 5 part time. Annual turnover 10%. Average
age 36.
Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 51 pupils in fifth: 76% gained at least grade C in 5+
subjects. Average GCSE score 43 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 39 in upper sixth: 85% passed in 3+ subjects. Average final
point score achieved by upper sixth formers 330.
University & college entrance 75% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on
to a degree course. 30% took courses in science & engineering, 50% in humanities
& social sciences, 20% other. Others typically go on to non-degree courses (HND,
business studies, agriculture, A-level retakes) or straight into careers.
Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 15 examination subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level;
general studies is not taken. 25% take science A-levels; 35% arts/humanities;
40% both. Key skills taught in discrete lessons; evidence collected from
AS-level subjects.
Vocational: Work experience encouraged.
Special provision: Up to 24 dyslexic pupils accepted each year;
specialist tuition available (free of charge) within remedial English
department.
Languages: French and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Year 9) and
across the curriculum. Many pupils take ECDL; GCSE, AS and A-level also offered.
120 computers for pupil use (14+ hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and
internet access (all studies in boarding houses have access). Specialist desk
top publishing suite. Many pupils have their own computers.
The arts
Music: Many pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be
taken. Some musical groups: band, wind, string, choral, orchestra etc.
Drama: Drama offered. At least 4 major productions a year, involving over
half the school.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE, 10 A-level. Art and ceramics
popular.
Sport & activities
Sport: Sports include rowing, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, squash,
netball, aerobics, sailing, cross-country, athletics, soccer, badminton,
basketball. 4–8 county rugby players each year.
Activities: Pupils take silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF
voluntary from age 14. Clubs include history, literary, IT, sixth-form society,
Young Enterprise.
School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy, head of house
and house prefects – appointed by housemasters and Headmaster.
Religion: Regular chapel services.
Social: Conferences, composite crews for national/international regattas,
debates, drama and dances with local schools. Annual expeditions, eg art and
French trip to Paris, skiing trip to Alps, regular sports tours to Europe and
Barbados; 40% of pupils go on trip or expedition in holidays. Meals
self-service. School shop. No tobacco allowed; beer allowed in Junior Common
Room for boys over 17 with parents’ permission.
Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect to
repeat it; failure to live up to acceptable standards results in withdrawal of
privileges; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises can expect expulsion.
Boarding 20% have own study bedroom, 30% share with 1 or 2; 10% are
in dormitories of 5+. Houses of 50, same as competitive houses; separate upper
sixth house. Resident qualified nurse. Central dining room. Minimum of 2 exeat
weekends each term. Occasional visits to local town allowed, weekly for seniors.
Alumni association is run by M L Woodcock, c/o the college.
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