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Edington and Shapwick School
Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 8NJ
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School Information
Edington & Shapwick School is a specialist school for dyslexic boys and girls aged 8 - 18 years. It offers a broad/balanced curriculum taught by specialist teachers and therapists, such as SALT and OT. Class sizes are small (average 7 - 8). Pupils achieve impressive GCSE results - in 2008 76% gained five or more A* to C. Grades.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
151 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
ISA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5710 - 6765 |
| Day (£): |
3890 - 4705 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Assessment, Report & Interview, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Sport scholarships, Sibling discounts, Science/Technology scholarships |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
8 - 18 |
10 - 18 |
8 - 16 |
10 - 16 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
73 |
21 |
38 |
19 |
|
|
Subjects taught
Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Engineering, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, Graph/Tech Communication, History, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Statistics
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Drama Studio, IT Suite, Library, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall
Activities
Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Film/Video Club, Fishing, Life Saving/1st Aid, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Riding, Skiing, Understanding Industry
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Horse Riding, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
58988 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
357 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
933 / 6173 |