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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