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Stonar School
Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT
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School Information
Stonar School provides day and boarding education for girls aged 2-18 and boys aged 2-7, providing unrivalled opportunities for every individual to excel. The school was highly praised for its academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care in its 2008 ISI report.The school is set in 80 acres of stunning parkland and gardens just 1¼ hours by train from London. Pupils may board from the age of 8.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls (some boys) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
366 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
| Date: | 15/05/2010 |
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| Start: | 10:30 |
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| Finish: | 13:30 |
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| Address: | Stonar School, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT |
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| Contact's Name: | Mrs Karen Ibbott |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01225 701741 |
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| Contact's Email: | k.ibbott@stonarschool.com |
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| Url: | www.stonarschool.com |
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| Description: | Open Morning begins at 10.30am and consists of: Refreshments and an informal chat with staff and prefects • Brief presentations by Headmistress Mrs Shirley Shayler and Head of Prep, Mr Mark Brain • Guided tours of the school, tailored to visitors' requirements. The morning coincides with Stonar's famous Junior Inter Schools' One Day Event Championships. Visitors are welcome to stay for lunch. |
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| How to register: | For further information or if you would like to register for an Open Morning please contact the Registrar, Mrs Karen Ibbott, 01225 701741 or email admissions@stonarschool.com |
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
4890 - 7270 |
| Day (£): |
2120 - 4340 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Visit, Exam results |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
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8 - 18 |
2 - 7 |
2 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
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151 |
20 |
195 |
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73 |
Subjects taught
Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, History, History of Art, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Law, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Astroturf, Athletics track, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Riding, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Non denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
35962 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
7064 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
865 / 6001 |