42 NAVY NEWS, APRIL 2008
Colourful
St John’s School
Cranbrook
Hazlegrove
inspires in Sidmouth
has grown
SET within 200 acres of parkland
in Somerset, Hazlegrove is a splash WITH its well respected educa- flexible about their approach to
from poor
of colour in an increasingly grey tional heritage, its beautiful loca-
boarding. Headmistress Angel
and conforming world. tion and impressive range of facili-
Parry-Davies said: “We under-
It is a school that delights ties, St John’s School in Sidmouth
stand that Forces families have
in children being children, it certainly provides a happy and in-
particular needs – we try to be as
beginning
encourages individuality and spiring environment for its pupils.
flexible as possible to make sure
it values honesty, integrity and The school caters for children
that the whole boarding experi-
CRANBROOK’S story is a re-
initiative. from the age of two in its nursery
ence is as positive for parents as it
markable one. It was established in
The school aspires to, and department right up to the age of
is for our children.
1518 as a free grammar school for
works towards, success at all 13 in the main school. The school
“The school’s capacity of
the poor boys of Cranbrook, and
levels whether academic, sporting, also offers a range of boarding
around 200 day children and an
it received a Royal Charter from
musical or elsewhere, but not at options from full boarding to flexi
additional 70 boarders makes it
Queen Elizabeth I in 1573.
the expense of balance, civility or or even weekend boarding for day
large enough to offer a broad study
It is now translated into a thriv-
ing Voluntary Aided coeducation-
a sense of wellbeing. pupils, which many of the children
programme yet small enough to
al, academic day and boarding
Staff believe that education really enjoy.
retain the special family feel that
School catering for the top 20 to
should be broad and that it is With a strong tradition of
is so valued by everyone.”
25 per cent of the ability range.
as much about doing and Forces children in the school, St
She explained: “We treat each
Boarding houses are in the care
thinking as it is about writing and John’s believes it is well positioned
child as an individual and aim to
of resident staff with small dormi-
remembering; attitudes and values to offer the very best all-round
prepare our children to face the
The new Special Bursary for Forces
tories or single study bedrooms
are as important as knowledge and boarding solution to Forces fami-
future with confidence and self-
and generous common rooms.
understanding and that the quality lies and has recently launched a
assurance.
“I am often asked by people
Since boarding is on a termly
of relationships between teachers special bursary for the Forces.
what it is that make St John’s dif-
basis, there are activities arranged
and pupils is fundamental. Importantly, the school is very
ferent. We always encourage peo-
for each weekend.
ple to visit because we think they
Cranbrook expects and obtains
will feel what a special place it is.”
high standards of personal behav-
iour and self discipline. Day stu-
• A voluntary aided, mixed 13-18 Grammar School
Shelter at
dents live within 10km by road
of the school and this produces
a school with a close knit com-
• No tuition costs. Boarding fees £2,860 per term
• 65% A/B grades at A level. 95% of students go on to University
Shebbear
munity.
The school is situated in the
small Wealden market town of
• Performing Arts Centre, Sixth Form Centre
With a strong tradition of forces children in the school, St John’s
TO many people a boarding
Cranbrook, in rural surroundings,
• 400 seat theatre, sports hall, astroturf and technology centre
school in the English countryside
but with the bonus of close road
offers the very best all-round boarding solution for boys and
conjures up scenes of a bygone
and rail links to major ports, air-
• Weekend programmes with a wide range of outdoor pursuits
girls from 7 to 13. In a beautiful location and with extensive age: misty, dewy mornings, a place
ports and to London.
grounds and facilities, St John’s children live life to the full.
• Art, design, music and drama thrive
where the air is healthy and good
for you, where children can climb
• Special Bursary for Forces • Strong sporting tradition
• 75 acres of grounds
trees, camp out and do the things Specialists
Contact the Registrar at:
• Flexible boarding available • Regular activity weekends that you read about in the Enid
Cranbrook School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
• Co-educational, ages 2-13 • Beautiful, safe, Devon location
Blyton books.
in Service
• Academic excellence • 20 mins from Exeter airport
Tel: 01580 711804 Fax: 01580 711828
Shebbear College strives to have
the best of the old but add to it the
E-mail:
registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk
very best of the present.
For details about the Special Bursary call Angela Parry-Davies
Many parents feel that the
education
www.cranbrookschool.co.uk
on 01395 513984 or email her at
info@stjohnsdevon.co.uk essence of boarding in the United
THE Children’s Education Advi-
Kingdom is best captured in a
sory Service (CEAS) provides a
Broadway, Sidmouth
rural setting. The natural elements
high-quality service in response to
of peace and quiet, fresh air and
any questions or concerns Service St John’s School
Devon EX10 8RG
space to play are combined with
EDUCATION FOR LIFE
www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk
families may have about the edu-
modern facilities housed in his-
cation of their children.
toric buildings.
CEAS is the focus for impartial
advice and information regarding
the education of Service children
and is available to civilian partners
as well as serving parents.
CEAS will respond to direct
enquiries from Service families,
Children‛s
and will also provide information
to other organisations and support
Education
services that may be working with
a Service family. Advisory
It has specific expertise in
Service
boarding school advice and spe-
cial educational needs.
Contact CEAS for any advice
relating to your children’s edu-
cation, telephone 01980 618244
CURRICULUM CONCERNS
or email
enquiries@ceas.detsa.
co.uk.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCES
Secret of
ADMISSIONS TO SCHOOLS
Somerset
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS ONE of Somerset’s best kept se-
crets is a small (430-pupil), ISA
accredited, ‘family’ day and board-
ing school for boys and girls aged
seven to 16.
CEAS is here to help you!
Set in 20 acres of Camelot
countryside, only five miles from
Contact us on:
Yeovil and Sherborne, Chilton is
an affordable, friendly, flexible
01980 61 8244 or
school where all pupils achieve.
For further information contact
the school on 01935 850555.
enquiries@ceas.detsa.co.uk
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