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Admissions and Information 2015-16
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ContentsWho’s who . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Our ethos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Registration and admissions procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fees 2015-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bursaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scholarships and awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scholarships assessment timetable for 2016 . . . . . . . . . . 19
GCSE results 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A Level results 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Higher education destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Registration form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
13+ Scholarship application form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
16+ Scholarship application form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
We recognise that choosing the right school for your child is vitally important and we will help in any way we can to ensure your decision is as well informed as possible .
Read in conjunction with our Prospectus, this Admissions and Information brochure will give you some of the firm facts, figures and dates which you will need in order to apply for entry.
Should you require further clarification, or if we have missed something which is of concern to you, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us . Our admissions team is well versed in answering parents’ questions – after all, we have been doing this since 1841 .
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Who’s who
The Revd . John Horan President of Council [email protected]
Senior Management TeamDr Alex Peterken Headmaster
[email protected] 265 628
Mr Duncan Byrne Second [email protected]
01242 265 600
Mr Crispin Dawson Deputy Head (Pastoral)[email protected]
01242 265 600
Mr Simon Brian Assistant Head (Academic)[email protected]
01242 265 600
Mr Andrew Gasson Assistant Head (Co-curricular)[email protected]
01242 265 600
Dr Mary Plint Assistant Head (Learning and Wellbeing)[email protected]
01242 265 600
Mr John Champion Bursar and Secretary to [email protected]
01242 265 686
Mrs Amanda Naylor Director of Admissions and [email protected]
01242 706 707
Mrs Anna Cutts Senior [email protected]
01242 265 609
AdmissionsMiss Annalouise McQuilkin Registrar; for all 13+, 14+ and 16+ entry queries
[email protected] 265 680
Mrs Samantha Palmer Assistant Registrar; for all preliminary admissions [email protected]
01242 265 662
Dr Alex Peterken, Headmaster
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Special responsibilitiesMr Simon Brian Assistant Head (Academic)
[email protected] Mary Plint Assistant Head (Learning and
Wellbeing)[email protected]
Mr Barry Lambert Director of Student [email protected]
Mr Stephen McQuitty Head of Upper College & Head of Higher Education & [email protected]
Mr Graham Cutts Head of Lower [email protected]
Mrs Helen Davies Head of English as an Additional Language (EAL)[email protected]
The Revd . Adam Dunning [email protected]
Mr Simon Conner Head of Third Form & Prep Schools [email protected]
Mr Dominic Faulkner Director of [email protected]
Mrs Christiane Dickens Development Director [email protected]
A full list of all staff can be found on our website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/college-staff
Housemasters and HousemistressesMrs Anna CuttsSenior Housemistress
Ashmead (Girls’ boarding)[email protected]
Mr Richard Penny Boyne House (Boys’ boarding)[email protected]
Mrs Annette Poulain Chandos (Girls’ boarding)[email protected]
Mr Jonathan Mace Christowe (Boys’ boarding)[email protected]
Mr James Coull Hazelwell (Boys’ boarding)[email protected]
Mr Christopher Reid Leconfield (Boys’ boarding)[email protected]
Mr James Hayden Newick House (Boys’ boarding)[email protected]
Mme Wandrille BatesMr Will Bates
Queen’s (Girls’ day)[email protected]@cheltenhamcollege.org
Mr Matt Coley Southwood (Boys’ day)[email protected]
Mrs Jenny O’Bryan Westal (Girls’ boarding)[email protected]
Scholarship responsibilitiesMrs Alexandra Eldred Scholarships Co-ordinator
[email protected] Duncan Byrne Second Master
[email protected] Juliet Wallace-Mason Head of Art
[email protected] David Lait Head of Design Technology
[email protected] Sian McBride Director of Drama
[email protected] David McKee Director of Music
[email protected] Karl Cook Director of Sport
Our ethosWe are proud of our reputation in providing an outstanding, all-round education. Academic attainment is at the centre of everyday College life; pupils require the best examination results they can possibly achieve in order to enter university and to unlock opportunities in later life . We are also dedicated to ensuring that pupils develop personally, socially and morally, fulfilling all of their talents outside the classroom as well as within it . Exceptional pastoral care is at the heart of all that we do, with every Cheltonian cared for and supported by a network of both staff and fellow pupils.
As a boarding school, the school day is long and intensely rewarding. Once lessons have finished there is dedicated time for extra-curricular activities and sport before study recommences in the early evening . Academic support is also offered during the late afternoon period by subject teachers to help those who need it . This structure is fundamental to pupils’ success in all areas and enables our outstanding provision of sport, music, drama and outdoor pursuits etc . to complement academic achievement rather than compete with it .
A key aim of College life is to enable pupils to become self-motivated and autonomous learners . Tutors, led by our Assistant Head (Learning and Wellbeing), deliver sessions on the skills required for independent learning, focusing increasingly on revision and exam technique as pupils approach GCSE and A Level . Individual academic research projects are a feature of the curriculum in the Lower Sixth, giving pupils the edge as they compete for the most popular university courses . An independent project is also part of the Third Form academic curriculum, placing pupils’ focus firmly on study skills and independent research from the very beginning of their time at College .
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There is also an impressive range of regular subject society meetings which not only provide intellectual stimulation, but also the opportunity to develop presentation and leadership skills . In addition, Upper College and Lower College academic societies offer pupils an exciting vehicle for academic debate, with pupils of all ages delivering brief papers and presentations based on their research .
Our intake is broad and we are determined above all to ensure that pupils of all abilities achieve their academic potential . Regular reporting allows tutors, supported by the Heads of Lower and Upper College, to detect problems quickly and to put in place measures to help address difficulties. We acknowledge that the transition from prep school is particularly hard for some pupils . The Head of Third Form closely monitors the academic achievement of each child entering at 13+ so that good study habits are quickly established . In conjunction with the unparalleled quality of pastoral support offered by Housemasters and Housemistresses, this network of academic support ensures that all Cheltonians feel happy, challenged and fulfilled, both inside and outside the classroom.
Boarding and DayPupils at College fall into one of three categories: Boarder, Day Boarder or Day.
College owes its unique atmosphere, ethos and reputation to its status as a true boarding school . The majority of pupils are Full Boarders, occupying eight of the ten Houses, and this is reflected in the timetable of the school week, including weekends .
Boarding at Cheltenham College means Full Boarding and pupils spend most weekends in school, occupied by an extensive list of activities and commitments . Exeats outside of those listed in the College Calendar must be agreed with the Housemaster or Housemistress .
Day Boarders are effectively Day pupils who are allocated to one of the boarding Houses and, as such, they are expected to participate in most House activities, often including those at weekends . Day Boarders stay overnight on at least two nights per week and may request additional nights through the Housemaster or Housemistress . An extra charge is payable for the Day Boarding option on top of the Day fee . Sleepovers in excess of the 35 nights per term included within the Day Boarding charge will incur an additional cost . Day Boarding places are very limited and extremely popular; families interested in this type of boarding should therefore make their preference known as early as possible .
Day pupils are allocated to one of our Day Houses (Queen’s for girls and Southwood for boys) . These boys and girls benefit significantly from the boarding structure and the many opportunities it provides . Day pupils are fully integrated into school life and Day Houses are open late into the evenings during term time . In common with the Boarding Houses, Day Housemasters and Housemistresses are resident in House .
To ensure boarding is retained as the central feature of College life, it is our policy not to allow Full Boarders to change their status after joining . Requests are, however, occasionally received for Day pupils and often for Day Boarders to become Full Boarders . We are happy to consider such requests provided there are boarding spaces available .
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Registration and admissions procedureIntroductionThe majority of pupils join Cheltenham College at 13+ and enter our Third Form (Year 9) . Approximately 30 new pupils join each year at 16+ into the Sixth Form . There are a limited number of places available for entry at 14+ .
In all cases, entry is subject to passing the necessary entrance tests and receipt of satisfactory references from the pupil’s present school . In addition, all pupils are expected to visit College on at least one occasion prior to receiving a confirmed place offer.
The typical admissions journey for a 13+ pupil includes the following steps:
• Visit
• Registration
• Entrance Day (held in Year 7)
• Place Offer subject to Common Entrance (CE) or College Entrance Examination
• Place Acceptance up to 18 months prior to entry
• Attainment of the required CE or College Entrance Examination standard
The process at both 14+ and 16+ is broadly similar but involves the offer of a place only once the required College Entry Examination standard has been achieved .
The Admissions Office is responsible for all aspects of the registration, entry and scholarships procedure and will be happy to assist with any additional questions . You can contact us either by telephone: 01242 265 662, or, if you prefer, by email: [email protected] . More information can also be found on the Admissions section of our website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/admissions .
Visiting CollegeThe admissions process normally begins with a visit to College as this is by far the best way to see what we have to offer. You are welcome to come to one of our Open Mornings or to book an individual visit on any weekday or Saturday morning during term time . Individual appointments do, however, get booked up well in advance . A visit normally lasts approximately two and a half hours and you will meet a senior member of staff who would be instrumental in your child’s education . You will also have a tour of College and look around a House with the Housemaster or Housemistress .
If you would like to book a visit, the Admissions Office will be happy to make the necessary arrangements . Registrations for Open Mornings can also be made through our website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/admissions . Our Open Mornings for the 2015/2016 academic year will take place on Saturday 3 October 2015 and Saturday 12 March 2016 .
RegistrationRegistration to place your child on the entry list for admission may be made at any time . For 13+ entry, however, this usually takes place two to five years prior to the proposed date of entry . To register your child, please complete the College Registration Form
(located at the back of this booklet) and return it together with the non-refundable Registration Fee of £150 . Once accepted, this registers your child on our entry lists and ensures that your child will be considered for a Guaranteed Place . Please note that in the event of places being oversubscribed, registration for a place does not automatically guarantee that a place will subsequently be available . In such cases, your child’s name will be placed on a waiting list and the Admissions Office will keep in touch with you regarding any progress .
If your child is already at Cheltenham College Preparatory School (Cheltenham Prep), he or she is automatically registered and there is no additional Registration Fee . However, parents of Cheltenham Prep pupils should register House preferences in writing with the College Admissions Office as early as possible.
House allocationIt is recommended that you express a preference for two Houses at the time of Registration . We try to meet all House requests but in order to maintain a good balance of backgrounds and talents in each House, as well as in the event of oversubscription, College reserves the right to allocate your child to another House .
In the case of oversubscription, preference is normally given to those with a sibling already in House (provided Registration is not less than two years prior to entry and excluding requests for Day Boarding) and then to those who have registered their child for a particular House first.
Your child’s final House allocation is not guaranteed until it is formally confirmed in writing by the Admissions Office, normally around 18 months prior to entry.
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Entry at 13+There are three entry routes into College at 13+:
• 13+ Academic Scholarship
• ISEB 13+ Common Entrance (CE)
• College Entrance Examinations – these papers are for candidates from schools that do not prepare pupils for CE and are sat by arrangement with the Registrar, usually in the Autumn and Spring Terms of Year 8 . Pupils entering via this route will sit papers in English, Mathematics and Science .
In all cases, the normal entry route is via College Entrance Day held in the Spring Term of Year 7, prior to which confidential reports are requested from the pupil’s current school . This day involves a number of interactive group activities focusing on leadership, problem-solving and team work, with pupils getting to know each other, as well as the school, teachers and Houses . Pupils will also have an interview. Prior to attending, all pupils must be registered and will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire about themselves and their interests .
Immediately following Entrance Day, place offers are made with one of the following outcomes:
• An offer of a Guaranteed Place, with confirmation of House allocation, which secures the pupil’s entry to College, subject to maintaining the required academic standard at Common Entrance, Scholarship or the College Entrance Examinations .
• A Conditional Place, normally with confirmation of House allocation, which may be offered to pupils whose results are expected to be borderline; their academic progress will be reviewed in the Autumn Term of Year 8 and, all being well, a Guaranteed Place awarded .
• Occasionally a recommendation that parents should consider another school .
There are normally a number of places available for pupils who register after the Year 7 Entrance Day, although this is not the preferred route . Please discuss your individual circumstances with the Registrar, following which, the specific entry process for your child will be agreed . No decisions are taken without prior and close consultation with your child’s current school .
Pupils entering College at 13+ from Cheltenham College Preparatory School follow a different entrance route. Parents requiring further information about this should contact either the College Registrar, or speak directly to Cheltenham Prep .
Entry at 14+There are usually a small number of places available for entry into the Fourth Form (Year 10) to start the two-year GCSE/IGCSE course .
Candidates are required to be registered and to sit College Entrance Examinations in English, Mathematics and Science . Assessments are held early in the Autumn and Spring Terms of the year of entry .
Scholarships are not available for pupils entering at 14+ although they may, on invitation, be eligible to apply for an internal Scholarship award for entry to the Sixth Form once they have joined College .
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Entry at 16+For direct entry into the Sixth Form (Year 12), pupils are required to be registered and to sit College Entrance or Scholarship papers . College holds examination sessions in the November and March prior to the proposed year of entry . Candidates applying from overseas may, by agreement, sit entrance papers at an office authorised by the Director of Admissions . Any applicant wishing to be considered for a 16+ Academic Scholarship must attend the assessments at Cheltenham College. For Scholarships, in addition to these general entry notes, please refer also to pages 11-17 for details .
Supporting references and reports from the candidate’s current school must be provided prior to sitting examinations .
UK candidates (Scholarship and general entry) will be asked to sit four papers selected from the 16+ general entry or Scholarship examination subject list . In addition to Verbal Reasoning (VRQ), it is expected that pupils will sit entrance papers in those subjects to be studied at A Level, although we understand that pupils’ intentions may change between these examinations and the start of the Sixth Form . If Mathematics, the Sciences or Modern Languages are intended to be taken at A Level, candidates must take a paper in these subjects .
We reserve the right to ask candidates to sit additional papers before confirming subject choices.
16+ general entry examination subjects:
The papers are designed to test potential and are broadly based on Key Stage 4/GCSE . They do not test knowledge of a particular syllabus . Each paper is 60 minutes in duration .• Ancient Greek • Biology• Chemistry • Design & Technology• Economics/Business Studies * • English Literature• French • Geography• German • History• History of Art * • Latin• Mathematics • Physical Education• Physics • Politics *• Psychology * • Religious Studies• Spanish • Theatre Studies• General Paper
* General entrance examinations only, not options as part of the 16+ Academic Scholarship papers
While successful candidates should be aiming considerably higher, every candidate is required to gain a minimum of 5 B grades at GCSE, or the equivalent, including a minimum of a C grade in both English and Mathematics. All place offers, including those made to 16+ Academic Scholars, shall remain subject to this standard entrance requirement .
In addition, based on the outcome of the Entrance or Scholarship papers, College may make recommendations about candidates’ suitability for certain A Level courses and/or stipulate a subject specific GCSE/IGCSE result requirement .
Entry for international pupils at 13+, 14+ and 16+Pupils join College from a wide variety of backgrounds, both educationally and geographically . Whilst the overall number of international pupils at College is not large, we celebrate the tremendous cultural diversity that we enjoy within our community .
For pupils applying from overseas, and whose first language is not English, entry is normally via the following papers:
13+ and 14+ international pupils
• English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Mathematics
• Science
16+ international pupils
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) . (Please note that an international pupil wishing to study English Literature A Level is required to sit the English Literature paper instead of the EAL exam) .
• Papers in three of the subjects to be taken at AS Level . (Please note that if Mathematics, the Sciences or Modern Languages are to be taken at AS Level, candidates must take a paper in these subjects) .
Supporting references must be provided and papers are sat at College by arrangement with the Admissions Office. Occasionally, and at the discretion of the Director of Admissions, papers may be taken elsewhere provided adequate invigilation can be guaranteed .
All pupils must visit College for an interview unless, by permission of the Director of Admissions, they are allowed to take part in a Skype interview. Occasionally, place offers are made prior to a candidate visiting the school and in such cases they will then be conditional upon a visit .
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Where relevant, offers may also be conditional upon achieving a minimum of 5 B grades at GCSE (or the equivalent examinations) .
Some pupils may require a Tier 4 Student Visa in order to be able to study in the UK . While it is the responsibility of parents to determine whether or not their child needs such a visa (and to apply for it), the Admissions Office will be happy to provide the required Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) to enable parents to do this once a place has been formally accepted . The CAS is issued, on request from either parents or agents, in the term prior to entry and can be used by parents when making any visa application . Further details regarding visas and entry into the UK may be obtained from www.gov.uk/visas-immigration . As the rules are complex, we do encourage you to read this thoroughly if you suspect that a visa might be required .
Please note that all parents resident abroad must appoint a guardian in this country to act with their full authority . Pupils whose parents have failed to appoint a guardian will not be permitted to begin their studies at College. A guardian will act in ‘loco-parentis’ in the best interests of the pupil and will assist in matters such as travel arrangements, providing accommodation over exeat weekends as well as, should the need arise, in emergencies . A good guardian goes beyond this however, providing a service to both the pupil and the school by taking a genuine interest in pupil welfare and liaising regularly with College . This ensures that their charges get the most out of their education and their time in the UK . Guardians may be friends or family who are happy to do this . Alternatively, they may be a third party approved by a recognised agency and CRB checked . In all cases, they must be over 25 years of age and resident in the UK . Further details, including our Guardianship policy can be found on our website and at www.aegisuk.net .
Final Acceptance and conditionsFinal Acceptance Forms, together with a copy of College’s Terms and Conditions, is sent when a place is formally offered. The Final Acceptance Form must be completed and signed by both parents, then returned to the Admissions Office together with the relevant Final Acceptance Fee of £1,000 for pupils joining either Third or Fourth Form and £1,350 for Sixth Form entry . This represents a deposit of £750 and £1,100 respectively, with the additional £250 being paid into the Bursary Fund, which enables College to broaden its entry .
Non-EU pupils are normally required to pay a full term’s fees as their Final Acceptance deposit .
In all cases, the deposit provides financial security against the final fee invoice that is raised after a pupil has left and will be put towards final outstanding items where necessary . The deposit will be refunded at the time the pupil leaves, minus sums due to College . Once paid, the Final Acceptance Fee will be forfeit if the pupil does not enter College .
College reserves the right to require a banker’s reference and/or an additional deposit, which would normally be a term’s fees, before a pupil normally resident overseas is admitted to College.
Before a pupil is admitted to College, parents or legal guardians must sign their consent to College’s Terms and Conditions (attached to the Final Acceptance forms). This includes their consent to adhere to all current College policies . College reserves the right to revise all policies on an ongoing basis .
PoliciesThe following policies are available to download from the Cheltenham College website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/college-policies
Admissions, Alcohol, Boarding principles, Bursaries, Child protection, Complaints, Controlled Drugs, Data protection, Guardianship, ICT acceptable use and Safeguarding .
Others are available on request from the Bursar’s PA, Mrs Sue Hopkins: [email protected]
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Fees 2015-2016Basic fees (per term)These are payable termly in advance by the first day of term by direct debit . A nominal charge will be raised for any other method of payment .
A ‘Fees in Advance’ scheme is also operated by College whereby future terms’ fees, and extras, may be purchased at a discount based upon a fixed annual rate of return. Further details on the ‘Fees in Advance’ scheme may be obtained from the Finance Bursar on: 01242 265 641 or, alternatively, and also for general information on fees, the Fees Accountant on: 01242 265 643 or by email: [email protected]
Full Boarder: £11,265Day pupil: £8,450Sixth Form Full Boarder: £11,570Sixth Form Day pupil: £8,755
The Day Boarding charge is £1,500 per term in addition to the Day pupil fee, payable in advance. Please note that this charge is not eligible for fee remission via a Scholarship. The charge covers 35 nights per term. Additional sleepovers will be charged at £45 per night.
College Council reserves the right to alter basic fees, giving one term’s notice of pending alteration (without necessarily specifying the amount) and to impose without notice a surcharge of not more than 5% on each term’s basic fee . Other charges may be altered without notice .
College bank details and payment transfer information can be found on our website: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/college-school-fees .
Other charges (extras)The following list is representative of these charges, but is not to be taken as exhaustive:
• Upper College books
• All examination fees
• Optional extras, such as extra tuition, rowing, sailing, shooting on the open range and membership of College clubs, societies and activities, tours, theatre and other trips, BUPA medical insurance, personal accident insurance, and the protected fees option
• Personal expenses such as vending card top-ups, sports equipment and clothing and charges in House
• Field trip costs for Biology and Geography
The cost of extras is, in part, dependent upon the extent to which a pupil becomes involved in the available activities and is therefore difficult to assess. It is recommended that for budgeting purposes, parents should work on a figure equal to around 10% of gross basic fees . The cost of BUPA medical insurance, personal accident insurance and the protected fees option are additional to this .
Charges for music (per term)Individual lessons (first instrument)
from £225 per term (30 minutes per lesson)
Subsequent instruments from £196 per termHire of school instruments (inc . insurance)
£27 .50 per term (for a maximum of 6 terms)
Incidental charges such as instrument repairs or exam entries are charged at cost .
Charges for Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL)Where teachers or tutors believe that a pupil could benefit from additional regular specialist tuition, the Assistant Head (Learning and Wellbeing) will contact parents to offer support and indicate the level of support suggested. If parents accept the offer, lessons will be arranged.
Parents of children who are known to have learning support needs should inform the Admissions Office of this at the time of Registration so that the appropriate level of support can be discussed with the Assistant Head (Learning and Wellbeing) .
At the start of each academic year, the needs of EAL pupils are assessed . The Head of Department will notify parents of the appropriate level of support required if any additional support is deemed to be necessary .
There are four levels of EAL/learning support offered and termly charges are as follows:
Level 1 £160Level 2 £320
Further details relating to charges and the level likely to be appropriate for your child may be obtained from the Assistant Head (Learning and Wellbeing), Dr Mary Plint. She can be contacted by email: [email protected] .
ExaminationsAdditional charges, at the standard hourly rate of £15, may apply for any additional staffing required for separate examination arrangements such as readers, scribes and invigilators .
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BursariesWe are committed to widening access by providing bursaries for pupils who, without such help, might otherwise not be able to attend. College has a significant number of pupils on bursary support, attending both our Prep and College, who make very full and valued contributions to College life .
Unlike some schools, bursaries at Cheltenham College are not dependent upon performance or merit . They are available to any pupil who is able to meet our baseline entrance requirements, whom we feel will strongly benefit from the education that Cheltenham College offers and who will be able to contribute positively to the life of the school .
All bursaries are means-tested . They are based on careful and sympathetic scrutiny of individual family circumstances and no rule of thumb generalisation of income levels is possible . Bursaries vary in size and, in exceptional circumstances, support up to 100% of the fees may be available .
Further details can be obtained on our website at: www.cheltenhamcollege.org/college-scholarships -and-bursaries .
Applications for bursaries should be received no later than the end of the Autumn Term prior to entry in order to allow time for careful and proper consideration of each family’s needs . College bursary funds are limited and not all requests for support will be able to be met .
Families in need of financial support should make contact either with the Director of Admissions or the Bursar’s office on: 01242 265 686 or email: [email protected]. All financial information submitted by parents is treated in the strictest of confidence.
UK Armed Forces discount Cheltenham College has strong military links and we offer generous discounts for parents currently serving in the UK Armed Forces . For further information, please contact the Admissions Office.
Scholarships and awardsExcellence is encouraged in both academic and extra-curricular aspects of school life . One of the main vehicles for such encouragement is the offer of Scholarships and Exhibitions to those entering at either 13+ or 16+ who show outstanding talent or potential .
A Scholarship is normally valued up to 25% of the fees and an Exhibition is valued at 10% of the fees . Pupils may apply for awards in more than one category but the fee remission is capped, irrespective of the number or individual value of awards held. Further financial support may be offered above this level by means of a bursary, calculated on the basis of financial need. Further details of bursaries, and how to apply for them, can be found in the bursaries section of this brochure or on the College website .
Awards are offered to pupils joining at 13+ or 16+ only. In addition to Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions, there are awards in Art, Design & Technology (13+ only), Drama, Music, Sport, as well as for strong all-round performers . Candidates may enter and win awards in more than one category . All those who do not enter for Academic Scholarships at 13+ must nevertheless fulfill College’s normal academic entrance requirements .
Academic, Drama, Music and Sport awards are valid throughout the holder’s time at College, subject to satisfactory progress, conduct and participation . Art
and Design & Technology awards are valid, initially, for the three years prior to A Level, and are dependent on the subject being taken at GCSE . If the award holder chooses to study Art or Design & Technology respectively in the Sixth Form, the award will automatically continue .
All award holders will be expected to go on to complete their studies in the Sixth Form . If they leave College before the end of the Upper Sixth, the award must be repaid in full, unless agreed otherwise with the Headmaster and Bursar .
Academic award holders will be expected to perform highly in all internal and public examinations and to participate and lead in subject societies as well as in Lower and Upper College societies . Drama award holders will be expected to audition for at least one production (either College or House) each year while Music award holders will be expected to sing in the Chapel Choir . In addition, all award holders, regardless of discipline, will be expected to play a full part in the life of College in respect of their particular awards .
To apply for either a 13+ or 16+ Scholarship, please fill in and return the relevant Scholarship application form, along with the Registration form . All forms can be found at the back of this booklet .
Qualities of scholarsAll Scholars must:
• Have a committed work ethos
• Show the capacity for independent work and thought
• Be highly recommended by their existing school
• Exhibit both excellence and flair in their field of expertise
• Be an ambassador for College at all times
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13+ Academic Scholarships Candidates sit Academic Scholarship papers at College over two days in the Spring Term of Year 8 .
Scholarships are awarded for exceptional performance or potential demonstrated in the 13+ Academic Scholarship papers; the quality of a Scholar might emerge across a paper, or in the way a candidate has handled particular problems .
Scholarships or Exhibitions will be awarded either for exceptional performance in at least two subjects OR on the basis of a very strong performance overall in all subjects . To be eligible for a 13+ Academic Scholarship, candidates must sit and pass all the papers .
Each year we award three honorary 13+ Academic Scholarships to our strongest candidates:
• The Lord James of Hereford Scholarship (this rewards all-round academic excellence and is awarded to the candidate who performs best overall in the Scholarship papers) .
• The Prain Scholarship (this rewards particular ability in Science and Mathematics) .
• The Old Cheltonian Society Scholarship (this is awarded solely to the children of OCs who show particularly high ability . It is not necessarily awarded every year) .
Candidates who pass all the Academic Scholarship papers, but who are not successful in gaining an award, will not normally be required to sit CE . Where a candidate fails more than one paper we reserve the right to ask the pupil to sit further entrance papers (eg: CE).
All candidates will be interviewed and will sit six papers in the following subjects. Papers will last either 1 hour & 15 minutes or 1 hour & 30 minutes:
• English • Latin (with Greek option)• Mathematics • General (Humanities) paper• Science • French OR Spanish
In addition, candidates will have a short interview to explore their interests . It is expected that candidates who have studied French and Latin will sit both language papers . However, we acknowledge that individual circumstances may give rise to situations where only one of the languages has been studied in sufficient depth to attempt the scholarship paper. Candidates sitting only one language paper will remain eligible for an award but candidates’ schools should discuss the matter in advance with the Admissions Office.
Papers are set by College and are based on the CE Academic Scholarship syllabuses .
Past papers are routinely sent to Prep Schools . Parents of candidates from schools that have not been sent papers should ask their Head to contact the Director of Admissions .
Syllabus notesEnglish
The 13+ Scholarship exam will comprise one paper, divided into two evenly-weighted sections . Section A will be a guided analysis of a piece of unseen poetry or prose based around questions that get progressively more difficult. The emphasis in this section will be on pupils’ ability to explore the effect of language and stylistic features . Section B will be an extended writing task (argumentative/ analytical/discursive) in response to a broad question .
(e .g . “The most powerful moments in literature are concerned with negative emotions .” To what extent do you agree?) . In the course of their answer, pupils will specifically be asked to refer to texts they have read .
Mathematics
There will be one paper based on the Common Entrance syllabus which will require familiarity with the National Curriculum Attainment Targets up to level 6. The paper will also include the following level 7 topics: making estimates to one significant figure; understanding and using proportional changes; using symbolic notation to express rules for sequences; solving simultaneous linear equations in two variables; simple inequalities; Pythagoras’ theorem and the relationship between distance; speed and time. Also required will be the following level 8 topics: the ability to calculate with fractions and the use of formulae involving substitution of fractions and negative numbers . Expressing positive integers as a product of primes will also be expected . The use of a calculator, protractor, ruler, and compass is allowed .
Science
Section A will be compulsory, containing short questions on each of the three Sciences (10 marks each) . In Section B there will be one compulsory question on each of the three Sciences (15 marks each) . This section will enable candidates to demonstrate ability in a wide range of Science skills: deductive; mathematical; graphical; experimental and an ability to use their own scientific knowledge, or information provided, to solve problems in unfamiliar contexts .
The syllabus for this paper will be the 13+ Common Entrance specification EXCEPT as indicated below.
Physics
Section 12, ‘The Earth and beyond’, will not be examined .
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French or Spanish
Candidates will take a Writing Test including a challenging grammatical section in which they will be required to demonstrate that they can use both regular and irregular past, present and future tenses accurately as well as use adjectival agreements correctly . The Reading Test will consist of a number of passages taken from contemporary sources which reflect the areas of experience in the current ISEB syllabuses for Scholarship . Questions will be in both the Target Language and English . The oral will be 4 to 5 minutes and candidates will be required to show that they can communicate freely in a range of tenses . Topics covered during the oral will be based on the ISEB topic areas; the questions will be largely open-ended, however, candidates should be encouraged to use a variety of tenses, lexis and structures . Candidates will be assessed for response, accuracy and range of language; the ability to engage in a natural conversation, rather than the delivery of set pieces, will be rewarded . There will be no listening test .
Latin and Greek
The Latin and Greek paper will consist of two sections . The first section will contain one Latin passage for translation from Latin into English, and a second passage in Latin, on which comprehension questions are set . The second section will give candidates a choice; a more challenging Latin comprehension, five English sentences to translate into Latin, or a Greek passage for translation into English . Limited vocabulary help (including principal parts) will be given for all sections, where it is felt that a word is too difficult.
General (Humanities) paper
The General paper will be skills-based, using sources related to the history, geography and religion(s) of a given country . Candidates will not be expected to have any prior
knowledge of the country . A specimen paper and guidance notes for teachers are available .
Academic Scholarships at 16+Candidates sit 16+ Academic Scholarship papers at College over a two-day period in either November or March prior to entry . Candidates are accommodated overnight in one of the Houses, giving them an opportunity to experience life at College first hand.
16+ Scholarship candidates will take papers in four subjects chosen from the following list . There will also be a Verbal Reasoning (VRQ) paper and an interview . In all other respects, the entry criteria for 16+ Scholarship candidates are identical to those for 16+ general entry; please refer to page 8 .
16+ Scholarship examination subjects:The papers are designed to test potential and are broadly based on Key Stage 4/GCSE . They do not test knowledge of a particular syllabus . Each paper will be 90 minutes in length .
• Ancient Greek • History• Biology • Latin• Chemistry • Mathematics• Classical Civilisation • Physical Education• English Literature • Physics• French • Religious Studies• General paper • Spanish• Geography • Theatre Studies• German
Art ScholarshipsArt Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• Very high standards in observational drawing
• A portfolio of work demonstrating independence, personal engagement and creativity in a wide range of materials, techniques and processes that is submitted at least one week before the scholarship interview day
• Effective amount and quality of personal research into one of the themes set for the ‘Creative Task’ that takes place on the scholarship day
13+: A maximum of 3 x A3 pages of personal research into a selected project
16+: A maximum of 3 x A2 pages of personal research into a selected project
• Leadership skills and independence of thought
• Flair and real commitment to the subject as a whole
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At 13+ Art Scholarships are offered on the basis of:
• A submission of an excellent portfolio of work
• A practical examination in 2 parts .
1: ‘Observation Drawing Task’: Theme - Still Life
2: ‘Creative Task’: Create a personal and independent response to the research pre-prepared in one of the following broad areas of ‘Pattern’, ‘Colour’, ‘Shape’ or ‘Portrait’
• An interview with the Head of Art to discuss the portfolio and the pupil’s aspirations
The portfolio should contain evidence of a candidate’s ability over as wide a range of materials and techniques as possible . This should include showing how well they can draw, paint and be personally creative . We place great store in seeing how candidates develop their ideas from a starting point, taking their work through a journey of development and refinement and onto realising a final piece. Larger sculptural or ceramic pieces need not be included but, where offered, these should be in photographic form (with an idea of scale) . Work in general should not be over-presented (i .e . framed etc) .
Sketchbooks or preparatory sheets are very much encouraged as they show the diversity of the pupil’s creativity . The work of each candidate is marked and awards are made upon merit .
At 16+ Art Scholarships are offered on the basis of:
• A submission of an outstanding portfolio of work which is usually made up of a student’s GCSE Art course or equivalent, alongside real evidence showing independent work that has been carried out independently and outside of the teaching environment (e.g: write-ups from visits to galleries, museums, personal studies, reviewing work that has been seen, interests, collections, etc .)
• A practical examination in 2 parts .
1: ‘Observation Drawing Task’: Theme - Still Life
2: ‘Creative Task’: Create a personal and independent response to the research pre-prepared in one of the following broad areas of ‘The Human Condition’, ‘Inside/Outside’, ‘Natural Forms’ or ‘Close-ups’
• An interview with the Head of Art to discuss the portfolio and the pupil’s aspirations
Design & Technology Scholarships (13+ only)Design & Technology Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• A strong interest in Design & Technology and the ability to express what they perceive to be good and bad design
• An understanding of the ‘design process’, how a problem is researched, a specification produced and designs developed
• An ability to produce realistic ideas combined with excellent manufacturing skills
• Good presentation skills
• Leadership, independence of thought and commitment to the subject
13+ candidates must complete a set project . This project is a ‘design and make task’ and should be on the theme of ‘storage in my bedroom’, which can include the use of paper, card, textiles, resistant materials and electronics . A folder must be produced in support of this, stating the situation for which it is designed and showing research into the chosen theme. A range of design ideas, a final design, a record of production and an evaluation must also be submitted. It should be noted that twice as many marks are given for the product itself than for the folder . Extra guidance and the assessment criteria for the project
can be sought from the Registrar .
The assessment will also include a short, non-specific paper which will ask questions relating to the project submitted. This will be followed by an interview to discuss the project .
Drama ScholarshipsAt 13+ Drama Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• An acting flair borne of extensive performance experience
• A genuine love for theatre and the performing arts as well as an understanding of the role they play within our society
• An ability to demonstrate insight and understanding of text through performance
• Outstanding communication skills and an ability to work well with others to shape and structure effective performance
• Leadership, independence of thought and commitment to extra-curricular Drama
Candidates for the 13+ Drama Scholarship must prepare one monologue from any published play (lasting between 1½ and 2 minutes), which they will perform as part of their assessment . The assessment will also consist of a group workshop in which the candidate’s ability to work collaboratively with others to explore dramatic conventions and devise performance will be assessed . There will also be a brief interview, during which candidates will be questioned about their own performance experience as well as live performances they may have seen which have inspired them as actors .
We will also accept portfolios which outline candidates’involvement in extra-curricular Drama .
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At 16+ Drama Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• An outstanding level of talent and confidence that has been demonstrated in performance
• Enthusiasm for performing: seizing all opportunities provided to perform in a wide range of productions
• A genuine passion for watching live performance, both as part of College’s trip programme and independently
• Excellent leadership skills and outstanding commitment, acting as a role model for other actors during their involvement with productions
• Achieves consistently high grades in Drama in Fourth and Fifth Form and predicted A* at GCSE (if studied)
• High levels of innovation and creativity during rehearsals, devising sessions and workshops
Candidates who fulfil the above criteria will be asked to attend an interview in March with the Director of Drama and the Deputy Head . Candidates will be expected to perform two monologues each lasting 1 to 2 minutes, one of these monologues should be pre 20th Century . Candidates will also be able submit DVD’s or portfolios featuring other performance work undertaken outside of College . There is no requirement to study Theatre Studies at A Level to be eligible for a Drama Scholarship . Drama Scholarships will include free LAMDA lessons with the College’s LAMDA teacher .
Music Scholarships
Music Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• A genuine love of and enthusiasm for music
• Performance level (not necessarily formally examined) in their first study of at least Grade 5 at 13+ or Grade 7 at 16+
• A keenness to take a full part in the musical life of College
• Musical ambition
A second study is a definite advantage.
College offers a generous range of Music Scholarships to candidates who show musical potential and, above all, a genuine enthusiasm for music . A high standard is expected for a major Scholarship, but awards are also possible for those who may not be so advanced, but who show a high level of promise and commitment . These are often suitable for a musical pupil who perhaps started rather later than others, but who will be able to contribute a great deal throughout his or her time at College .
The auditions are kept as relaxed as possible . Candidates should prepare two contrasting pieces on their main instrument/voice and expect to be given some sight-reading and aural tests . For second instruments/voice, normally one piece is sufficient. There will be a brief interview that will explore candidates’ thoughts on what they wish to achieve musically, and an opportunity for them to ask any questions about musical life at College .
All Music award holders are expected to sing in the Chapel Choir .
Music lessonsAll Music Scholarships include free tuition in two instruments/voice. Lessons are offered on the basis that they are taken with College Music teaching staff. Any external lessons taken outside College’s Music Department will be at parents’ own expense .
Choral ScholarshipsChoral Scholarships are available at 13+ and 16+ for candidates who are confident and enthusiastic singers but who may not be as advanced instrumentally . The College Chapel is widely regarded as one of the finest in the country and the school enjoys a long choral tradition .
The large choir, with many former cathedral choristers,
sings weekly Sunday services, several services of Choral Evensong each term, and performs concerts or services in cathedrals in the UK . Every two years the choir goes on tour – most recently to Venice and Tuscany . A Choral Scholarship also offers full preparation to exceptional pupils who wish to apply for Oxbridge and other university choral awards .
For audition, two or three songs should be prepared, and sight-reading appropriate to the candidate’s ability will be given . For Choral applicants, a second study is not always required; please discuss individual circumstances in the first instance with the Registrar. Choral Scholarships are awarded a maximum value of 10% of the fees .
Sixth Form (16+) Organ ScholarshipCollege offers an Organ Scholarship for a talented organist of at least Grade 6 standard to take a major role in the musical life of the Chapel . In addition to specialist teaching for repertoire and technique, there is plenty of opportunity to develop accompanying through working with the Chapel Choir. The Chapel has a magnificent 40-stop Harrison & Harrison organ which gained a 32-foot
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Double Ophicleide’ Stop in January 2014 . The Organ Scholar will play for the daily Chapel services, recitals and other occasions . The Organ Scholar will be guided in preparation for all aspects of the Oxbridge Organ Scholarships, RCO diplomas and auditions for music colleges .
It is recommended that prospective candidates contact the Director of Music to arrange a pre-audition and informal
interview in the Autumn Term 2015 .
Sport Scholarships Sport Scholars and Exhibitioners require:
• Speed, agility, balance and co-ordination
• Good spatial awareness
• A sound understanding of games tactics
• A positive attitude to training and an open-minded approach to coaching
• To be an ambassador for College at all times
As a leading co-educational school synonymous with sporting excellence, sport has a long and well-respected tradition at Cheltenham College . Numerous pupils have achieved national recognition whilst still attending College and many pupils have gone on to represent their countries across a variety of sports including: athletics, cricket, hockey, rowing, rugby and shooting .
Sports Scholarship and Exhibition awards will reward candidates who show outstanding sporting ability and/or potential . The successful candidates will have regional and/or national potential at senior school level .
For guidance, successful 13+ candidates will demonstrate proven ability and potential in at least two of College’s main games . In certain cases, exceptional talent in an individual
sport or one main game will be considered . 16+ candidates will show excellence in at least one of the main games .
College’s main games are:Boys: rugby, hockey, cricket, rowingGirls: netball, hockey, tennis, rowing
For all awards, commitment and attitude to training, combined with a desire to improve performance, is key . Supporting CV and external references, where appropriate, should reflect such performance and potential. Every effort will be made to see candidates perform for their own school and clubs, and video evidence may be submitted where this is not possible .
13+ Assessments will take place in November prior to entry .
16+ Assessments take place in November and February prior to entry or on an individual basis .
Candidates will be assessed in the main games, as well as a range of sporting skills and non-game situations . The primary driver in the determining awards will be the candidates’ ability to benefit from, and contribute to, College sporting life within the context of our main games .
Sports Scholars and Exhibitioners are monitored closely and those achieving at the highest level will be considered for College’s Talented Athletes’ Programme (TAP) .
All-round Scholarships (13+ only)Candidates entering and performing well in at least two of the recognised Scholarship disciplines may, at College’s discretion, be awarded an All-round Scholarship or Exhibition instead . In addition to applying for the relevant discipline specific awards, parents are also asked to indicate if they wish their son or daughter to be considered for an All-round Scholarship when submitting their Scholarship application form .
There will be no separate assessment for this award; the entrance and assessment criteria for the individual Scholarship disciplines will apply . Pupils who wish to
apply for an All-round Scholarship must provide a letter, which should be handwritten and entirely the pupil’s own work in support of their application: ‘Why I wish to be considered for an All-round Scholarship at Cheltenham College’ . In addition, pupils may, if they choose, support their application with a summary CV – parents or their current school are welcome to assist with this latter item, if submitted.
Typically, this award will be made to candidates who perform to at least exhibition standard, or very near exhibition standard, in a minimum of two recognised Scholarship disciplines . An All-round Scholarship may be awarded to an Exhibition holder in two or more disciplines where the combined award value is at least 25%, but this will not be automatic .
In all cases, candidates must be comfortably able to pass Common Entrance (or the equivalent) and be highly recommended by their current school . Additional consideration will be given to positions of responsibility held at the candidate’s current school, as well as to demonstrated exceptional commitment to extra-curricular activities, both inside and outside of school . Supporting external references, in addition to those provided by the current school, will be accepted .
The award of an All-round Scholarship or Exhibition is not automatic; there will be candidates to whom College prefers to offer two or more discipline-specific awards instead . It should be noted, however, that if a candidate is offered an All-round Scholarship, this will be in place of all other awards .
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Scholarships assessment timetable for 2016 entry
13+ Scholarships Age range Scholarship type Closing date Assessment date
13+ Sport Friday 16 October 2015 Monday 16 ‒ Tuesday 17 November 2015
Music Friday 15 January 2016 Tuesday 26 January 2016
Academic Friday 5 February 2016 Monday 29 February ‒ Tuesday 1 March 2016
Art Friday 5 February 2016 Wednesday 2 March 2016
Design and Technology Friday 5 February 2016 Wednesday 2 March 2016
Drama Friday 5 February 2016 Wednesday 2 March 2016
16+ Scholarships Age range Scholarship type Closing date Assessment date
16+ Sport Session 1 Friday 9 October 2015 Thursday 5 November 2015 or on an individual basis
Music, Art, Drama Session 1 Friday 9 October 2015 Thursday 5 November 2015
Academic Session 1(incl . internal candidates) Friday 9 October 2015 Friday 6 ‒ Saturday 7 November 2015
Sport Session 2 Friday 29 January 2016 Thursday 25 February 2016 or on an individual basis
Music, Art, Drama Session 2 Friday 29 January 2016 Thursday 25 February 2016
Academic Session 2 Friday 29 January 2016 Friday 26 ‒ Saturday 27 February 2016
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GCSE results 2015Comparison by cumulative percentages after remarking .
Combined Results Entries A* Grades A Grades B Grades C Grades D Grades% A* ‒ C 2015
% A* ‒ A 2015
% A* ‒ A 2014
% A* ‒ A 2013
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Art & Design (Fine Art) 23 8 5 10 0 0 100 57 45 46 59 43Biology (IGCSE) 54 36 10 7 1 0 100 85 100 90 n/a n/aChemistry (IGCSE) 54 26 18 8 2 0 100 81 88 75 n/a n/aChinese (IGCSE) 14 12 2 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 100Classical Civilisation 15 0 5 8 2 0 100 33 18 32 n/a n/aClassical Greek 5 3 1 1 0 0 100 80 60 71 100 100D&T: Resistant Materials 36 14 14 6 1 0 97 78 67 76 44 74D&T: Textiles 15 5 8 2 0 0 100 87 75 100 75 100Double Science (IGCSE) 140 31 40 38 27 4 96 51 64 46 61 56Drama 17 5 8 3 1 0 100 76 38 55 55 37English Language (IGCSE) 136 7 40 51 31 7 95 35 46 54 34 51English Literature (IGCSE) 127 55 38 26 7 1 99 73 81 75 46 59French (IGCSE) 76 37 20 16 2 1 99 75 79 57 47 36Geography (IGCSE) 104 40 45 14 4 0 99 82 63 63 62 64German (IGCSE) 14 10 3 1 0 0 100 93 100 75 60 78History (IGCSE) 89 36 22 26 4 1 99 65 56 52 58 61Latin 26 20 6 0 0 0 100 100 83 83 67 91Mathematics (IGCSE) 136 43 43 30 19 1 99 63 67 50 59 59Mathematics (Further) 22 21 1 0 0 0 100 100 100 n/a n/a n/aMusic 14 7 6 1 0 0 100 93 100 82 100 88Physical Education 42 1 11 26 4 0 100 29 56 54 33 45Physics (IGCSE) 54 35 16 3 0 0 100 94 100 95 n/a n/aReligious Studies 50 8 24 16 2 0 100 64 67 71 55 83Russian (IGCSE) 4 2 1 1 1 0 100 75 100 0 40 83Science Additional Applied 11 0 0 3 5 2 73 0 0 0 n/a n/aScience B 11 0 1 5 4 1 91 9 0 0 n/a n/aSpanish (IGCSE) 59 17 16 21 3 2 97 56 73 37 64 46Total 1348 479 404 323 119 20
Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 A* grades 28 % 25 % 27 % 35 % 36 % A* ‒ A grades 57 % 55 % 56 % 65 % 66 %
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A Level results 2015Comparison by cumulative percentages . All 2015 results are accurate as of August 2015 before further remarks.
Year A* grades A* ‒ A grades A* ‒ B grades A* ‒ E grades 2011 18 % 53 % 80 % 100 % 2012 20 % 53 % 81 % 99 .5 % 2013 10 % 47 % 77 % 99 .7 % 2014 16 % 49 % 77 % 99 .2 % 2015 17 % 45 % 75 % 99 .1 %
Combined Results Entries A* Grades A Grades B Grades C Grades D Grades E Grades% Pass 2015
% A* ‒ B 2015
% A* ‒ B 2014
% A* ‒ B 2013
% A* ‒ B 2012
% A* ‒ B 2011
Fine Art 7 2 0 4 1 0 0 100 86 78 100 100 90Biology 37 2 7 9 7 8 2 95 49 61 67 83 77Business Studies 17 5 4 6 2 0 0 100 88 43 46 60 56Chemistry 26 4 7 4 9 2 0 100 58 82 68 92 64Chinese 8 0 5 3 0 0 0 100 100 100 88 100 100Classical Greek 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 n/a n/aD&T: Resistant Materials 17 0 7 5 4 1 0 100 71 82 73 71 78D&T: Textiles 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 100 75 88 80 90 50Economics 20 3 9 8 0 0 0 100 100 73 78 72 90English Literature 31 4 5 13 8 1 0 100 71 82 96 79 86French 18 5 2 4 4 2 1 100 61 73 86 93 88Further Mathematics 11 4 3 2 1 0 1 100 82 89 80 86 86Geography 30 5 11 13 1 0 0 100 97 87 92 84 92German 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 100Government & Politics 17 0 7 2 5 2 1 100 53 82 48 79 78History 26 6 8 10 1 1 0 100 92 74 86 70 87History of Art 9 0 6 3 0 0 0 100 100 50 50 20 100Latin 5 2 2 1 0 0 0 100 100 86 100 n/a 100Mathematics 42 14 11 7 7 2 0 98 76 86 86 94 88Music 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 100 50 100 50 100 100Physical Education 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 100 50 50 50 54 54Physics 19 7 4 1 5 1 0 95 63 80 60 88 69Psychology 26 2 3 12 4 5 0 100 65 54 n/a n/a n/aReligious Studies 17 0 4 8 3 2 0 100 71 82 100 100 67Russian 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 100Spanish 11 1 3 3 3 1 0 100 64 71 86 89 60Theatre Studies 11 4 2 3 2 0 0 100 82 100 89 88 100Total 442 75 124 131 71 30 7
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Higher education destinations to Russell Group universities University 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 TotalsBath* 2 4 0 2 2 10Birmingham 9 6 6 1 2 24Bristol 6 12 10 8 3 39Cambridge 0 1 2 1 1 5Cardiff 6 3 8 2 3 22Durham 4 7 3 2 5 21Edinburgh 3 3 5 4 7 22Exeter 8 15 10 8 3 44Glasgow 0 1 0 0 1 2Imperial College London 2 4 2 3 0 11King’s College London 2 2 4 0 2 10Leeds 6 3 1 2 4 16Liverpool 0 2 0 1 2 5Loughborough* 0 3 0 2 2 7LSE 1 0 0 1 2 4Manchester 7 5 13 2 5 32Newcastle 9 5 6 3 8 31Nottingham 4 3 0 5 1 13Oxford 1 2 1 2 3 9Queen Mary, London 2 1 0 1 2 6Reading* 5 1 1 3 3 13Royal Holloway* 2 1 3 2 4 12Sheffield 2 1 0 1 1 5Southampton 0 2 0 1 2 5St Andrews* 0 0 0 2 1 3University College London 6 5 5 3 5 24Warwick 4 2 2 4 1 13York 4 1 0 2 4 11
* The Russell Group are widely regarded as the top 24 universities in the UK, however, there are some important omissions which the College considers equally prestigious. Thus, Bath, St Andrews, Royal Holloway, Loughborough & Reading are included here. 2015 figures are the current offer status at time of printing; August 2015.
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Signed (Parent/legal guardian 1)
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Date
Signed (Parent/legal guardian 2)
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Date
Type
of S
chol
arsh
ip (p
lease
tick
one o
r mor
e)
Aca
dem
ic S
chol
arsh
ipW
ill th
e pup
il be
taki
ng ex
ams i
n Fr
ench
or S
pani
sh?
F
renc
h
Spa
nish
Art
Sch
olar
ship
This
mus
t be a
ccom
pani
ed b
y a
repo
rt fr
om th
e Hea
d of
Art
Des
ign
& T
echn
olog
y Sc
hola
rshi
pTh
is m
ust b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
port
from
the H
ead
of D
T
Mus
ic /
Cho
ral S
chol
arsh
ipTh
is a
pplic
atio
n m
ust b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
port
from
the H
ead
of M
usic
with
info
rmat
ion
rega
rdin
g m
usic
al a
chie
vem
ents
, in
cludi
ng la
st g
rade
exam
take
n an
d re
sults
and
how
long
the c
andi
date
has
bee
n ha
ving
less
ons.
Inst
rum
ent /
Voi
ce
Dra
ma
Scho
lars
hip
This
app
licat
ion
shou
ld b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
port
from
the H
ead
of D
ram
a, in
cludi
ng in
form
atio
n on
the c
andi
date
’s pa
rtic
ipat
ion
in
scho
ol p
rodu
ctio
ns.
Spo
rt S
chol
arsh
ipTh
is a
pplic
atio
n m
ust b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
fere
nce f
rom
the H
ead
of S
port
/PE
with
info
rmat
ion
rega
rdin
g sp
ortin
g ac
hiev
emen
ts,
inclu
ding
prin
cipa
l spo
rts o
ffere
d, sp
ecifi
c pos
ition
s (e.g
. scr
um-h
alf,
goal
-atta
ck),
team
s (sc
hool
and
repr
esen
tativ
e), sp
ortin
g su
cces
ses.
Plea
se in
clude
a li
st b
elow
of 5
spor
ts fi
xtur
es in
whi
ch y
our c
hild
will
take
par
t in
Oct
ober
201
5:
Dat
e
Vers
us
L
ocat
ion
A
ll-r
ound
Sch
olar
ship
Plea
se n
ote t
hat t
here
is n
o sep
arat
e ass
essm
ent f
or th
is aw
ard.
Can
dida
tes w
ishin
g to
be co
nsid
ered
for a
n A
ll-ro
und
Scho
lars
hip
shou
ld al
so
appl
y fo
r at l
east
two o
ther
awar
ds. P
lease
refer
also
to p
age 1
6 fo
r add
ition
al re
quire
men
ts.
Abo
ut y
our c
hild
Pl
ease
use
BLO
CK C
API
TALS
Full
fore
nam
e(s)
(Ple
ase u
nder
line n
ame n
orm
ally
use
d)
Surn
ame
Dat
e of
bir
th
Gen
der
Nat
iona
lity
Relig
ion
Firs
t lan
guag
e
13+
Scho
lars
hip
App
licat
ion
Form
for 2
016
entr
yT
his
is N
OT
a re
gist
ratio
n fo
rm. Y
ou M
UST
als
o co
mpl
ete
the
Reg
istr
atio
n Fo
rm.
All
appl
icat
ions
sho
uld
be a
ccom
pani
ed b
y a
Hea
d’s
repo
rt a
nd re
port
s fr
om re
leva
nt H
eads
of D
epar
tmen
t as
requ
este
d . P
leas
e al
so p
rovi
de a
pas
spor
t-siz
ed p
hoto
grap
h .
This
form
cont
inue
s ove
rleaf…
Declaration by parent or legal guardian
Both parents/legal guardians MU
ST sign this form
We undertake that if a Scholarship or Exhibition is offered and accepted, m
y son or daughter will not subsequently
sit for a Scholarship at another school . We accept the term
s and conditions for Registration and Adm
ission .
Signed (Parent/legal guardian 1)
Print name
Date
Signed (Parent/legal guardian 2)
Print name
Date
This form should be sent by the published closing date and w
ith reports from the H
ead and relevant Heads of
Departm
ent, to: The R
egistrar, Cheltenham
College, Bath R
oad, Cheltenham
, Gloucestershire, G
L53 7LD.
13+ Scholarship application form continued…
Present schoolSchool nam
e
School address
Nam
e of Head
Have you registered, or do you intend to register, at any other school?
Yes N
o
If yes, please state name of school
For ALL aw
ards, please provide details below of any extra-curricular activities and m
ajor achievements both
inside and outside of school (providing external testimonials in addition to school references w
here appropriate) . Please also include details of any positions of responsibility held (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) . W
e are happy to receive additional information, including videos, links to videos and other m
edia .
Abo
ut y
our c
hild
Pl
ease
use
BLO
CK C
API
TALS
Full
fore
nam
e(s)
(Ple
ase u
nder
line n
ame n
orm
ally
use
d)
Surn
ame
Dat
e of
bir
th
Gen
der
Nat
iona
lity
Relig
ion
Firs
t lan
guag
e
Type
of S
chol
arsh
ip (p
lease
tick
one o
r mor
e)
Aca
dem
ic S
chol
arsh
ipPr
opos
ed A
S Le
vel s
ubje
cts:
1 2 3 4
Art
Sch
olar
ship
This
mus
t be a
ccom
pani
ed b
y a
repo
rt fr
om th
e Hea
d of
Art
Dra
ma
Scho
lars
hip
This
mus
t be a
ccom
pani
ed b
y a
repo
rt fr
om th
e Hea
d of
Dra
ma,
inclu
ding
info
rmat
ion
on th
e can
dida
te’s
part
icip
atio
n in
scho
ol
prod
uctio
ns
Mus
ic /
Cho
ral S
chol
arsh
ipTh
is a
pplic
atio
n m
ust b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
port
from
the H
ead
of M
usic
with
info
rmat
ion
rega
rdin
g m
usic
al a
chie
vem
ents
, in
cludi
ng la
st g
rade
exam
take
n an
d re
sults
and
how
long
the c
andi
date
has
bee
n ha
ving
less
ons
Inst
rum
ent /
Voi
ce
Spo
rt S
chol
arsh
ipTh
is a
pplic
atio
n m
ust b
e acc
ompa
nied
by
a re
port
from
the H
ead
of S
port
/PE
with
info
rmat
ion
rega
rdin
g sp
ortin
g ac
hiev
emen
ts,
inclu
ding
prin
cipa
l spo
rts o
ffere
d, sp
ecifi
c pos
ition
s (e.g
. scr
um-h
alf,
goal
-atta
ck),
team
s (sc
hool
and
repr
esen
tativ
e), sp
ortin
g su
cces
ses.
Plea
se in
clude
a li
st b
elow
of 5
spor
ts fi
xtur
es in
whi
ch y
our c
hild
will
take
par
t in
the f
our w
eeks
pre
cedi
ng y
our s
chol
arsh
ip
asse
ssm
ent:
Dat
e
Vers
us
L
ocat
ion
16+
Scho
lars
hip
App
licat
ion
Form
for 2
016
entr
yT
his
is N
OT
a re
gist
ratio
n fo
rm. Y
ou M
UST
als
o co
mpl
ete
the
Reg
istr
atio
n Fo
rm.
All
appl
icat
ions
sho
uld
be a
ccom
pani
ed b
y a
Hea
d’s
repo
rt a
nd re
port
s fr
om re
leva
nt H
eads
of D
epar
tmen
t as
requ
este
d . P
leas
e al
so p
rovi
de a
pas
spor
t-siz
ed p
hoto
grap
h .
This
form
cont
inue
s ove
rleaf…
Declaration by parent or legal guardian
Both parents/legal guardians MU
ST sign this form
We undertake that if a Scholarship or Exhibition is offered and accepted, m
y son or daughter will not subsequently
sit for a Scholarship at another school . We accept the term
s and conditions for Registration and Adm
ission .
Signed (Parent/legal guardian 1)
Print name
Date
Signed (Parent/legal guardian 2)
Print name
Date
This form should be sent by the published closing date and w
ith reports from the H
ead and relevant Heads of
Departm
ent, to: The R
egistrar, Cheltenham
College, Bath R
oad, Cheltenham
, Gloucestershire, G
L53 7LD.
16+ Scholarship application form continued…
Present schoolSchool nam
e
School address
Nam
e of Head
Have you registered, or do you intend to register, at any other school?
Yes N
o
If yes, please state name of school
For ALL aw
ards, please provide details below of any extra-curricular activities and m
ajor achievements both
inside and outside of school (providing external testimonials in addition to school references w
here appropriate) . Please also include details of any positions of responsibility held (please continue on a separate sheet if necessary) . W
e are happy to receive additional information, including videos, links to videos and other m
edia .
“Not only are the children encouraged in whatever activities they decide to
participate in, but the sense of community that pervades the school is opened up to
parents, grandparents and siblings so that we are all able to share in the school and
feel that in part, it is ours too.”Current parent
Cheltenham College Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7LD
Tel: +44 (0) 1242 265 600 Fax: +44 (0) 1242 265 630 Email: [email protected] www.cheltenhamcollege.org
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