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Clongowes Wood College
Clane, Co. Kildare, 00
School Information
Clongowes Wood College was founded in 1814 as a Jesuit-run boarding school for boys from 12-18. It now has 446 boarders on its rolls, with up to 10% to be on full bursary support by 2014. It is situated on about 150 acres of land. A wide choice of subjects is available and pupils are prepared for the Irish Junior and Leaving Certificates, with a Transition Year programme following the JC.
General Information
| Gender: |
Boys only |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
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| Size: |
443 |
| School Inspection Report: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
4830 - 4830 |
| Day (£): |
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Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
None, Test, Interview, Report, Assessment, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Bursaries for new entrants, 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 |
12 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
443 |
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69 |
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Subjects taught
Accounting, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Commerce, Communication, Computing/ICT, Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, European Studies, Film Studies, French, Further Mathematics, Gaelic, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, History of Art, Human Biology, Integrated Science, Latin, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Other Subjects, Philosophy, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Spanish
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Athletics track, Chapel, Common Room, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Farm, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Golf Course, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Astronomy, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Current Affairs, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Film/Video Club, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Riding, Student Magazine, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Farmers
Sports
Athletics, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: 15-45 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
95075 |
| DfE Reference Number: |
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