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Leweston School
Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN
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School Information
Situated in 46 acres of stunning Dorset parkland, Leweston is a Catholic independent day and boarding school welcoming girls aged 11- 18.
Leweston offers an academic education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring. Leweston pupils go on to contribute to society in many different ways reflecting the many and varied opportunities placed before them at school.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
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| Age Range - Girls: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
230 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report (2010) |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
| Date: | 08/10/2010 |
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| Start: | 9:45 |
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| Finish: | 14:00 |
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| Address: | Leweston School, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN |
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| Contact's Name: | Chiara Damant |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01963 211010 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk |
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| Url: | www.leweston.co.uk |
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| Description: | Autumn Term Open Day 2009
Senior and Prep School Joint Open Day: Friday 8th October 9.45am - 2pm.
Sixth Form at Leweston: Friday 8th October 3.45pm. (Including information about the Cambridge Pre-U qualifications now being offered in select subjects at Leweston) |
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| How to register: | If you would like to attend or if you would like more information please contact the Registrar, Mrs Chiara Damant on 01963 211010 or email admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.
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| Date: | 02/05/2011 |
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| Start: | 9:45 |
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| Finish: | 14:00 |
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| Address: | Leweston School, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6EN |
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| Contact's Name: | Chiara Damant |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01963 211010 |
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| Contact's Email: | admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk |
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| Url: | www.leweston.co.uk |
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| Description: | Summer Term Open Day 2010
Senior and Prep School Joint Open Day: Monday 3rd May (Bank Holiday Monday) 9.45am - 2pm. |
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| How to register: | If you would like to attend or if you would like more information please contact the Registrar, Mrs Chiara Damant on 01963 211010 or email admissions@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
5625 - 7570 |
| Day (£): |
4740 - 4940 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
None, Scholarship Exam, Interview |
| 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, Science/Technology scholarships, 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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11 - 19 |
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11 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
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98 |
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132 |
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70 |
Subjects taught
Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Greek, History, History of Art, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sports Science, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Bell ringing, Board games, Ceramics, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Printing, Riding, Science club, Skiing, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Yoga
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
94742 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
7329 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
835 / 6025 |