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Licensed Victuallers' School ,维克特勒中学 London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8DR
Tel: 01344 882770 Fax: 01344 890648
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• CO-ED, 4_–18 Day, 7–18 Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 839, Upper sixth 54
• Termly fees £1838–£3390 (Day), £4707–£5480 (Boarding)
• SHMIS
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in London in 1803, the school has enjoyed royal patronage since 1836. It moved to Slough in 1927, and thence in 1989 to new premises on a 26-acre site at Ascot. The buildings include a self-contained junior school, sports complex and theatre; extensive outdoor facilities include a fishing lake. In tune with the founders’ intentions, the underlying aim is to encourage self-motivation and independence across a wide ability range – ‘developing caring, confident citizens for the future’. All subjects in the senior school are taught in groups set according to ability. There is a wide range of GCSE and A-level and AS-level subjects, including various vocational A-levels; other sixth-form courses include general studies as well as enrichment courses such as culinary arts, foreign languages at work, photography and sports leadership.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 4_–18, 839 pupils, 639 day (419 boys, 220 girls), 200 boarding (100 boys, 100 girls). Senior school 11–18, 630 pupils (403 boys, 227 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 5, 7, 11, 13 and 16. No entrance exam: reports and interviews used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C. No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 35% main senior, plus 30% sixth form intake. 40% senior intake from own junior school.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 36+ pa scholarships, value £500–£2000: 25 academic, 2 all-rounder, 2 sport, 7+ for art, drama, music (including 8 at 11, 4 at 13, 20 at 16). Variable number of bursaries. Parents expected to buy textbooks; approx. £80 extras.

Head & staff
Headteacher: Ian Mullins, in post since 1996. Educated at Nantyglo Grammar School and Cardiff University (maths). Previously Head of Clevedon House and Deputy Head and Housemaster at Lindisfarne College.
Teaching staff: 80 full time, 12 part time. Annual turnover 7%.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 82 pupils in Year 11: 64% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects, 36% in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 52 (48 over 5 years).
A-levels: 67 in upper sixth: 7% passed in 4 subjects; 69% passed in 3 subjects; 18% in 2; and 6% in 1 subject. 23 pupils gained 104 points per candidate in AVCE. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 242.

University & college entrance 95% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course or HE. 14% took courses in science, 10% in engineering and technology, 16% in humanities & social sciences, 40% vocational subjects, 20% in arts. Others typically go on to careers (eg catering, retailing) or non-degree courses (eg HND courses).

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels, vocational A-levels. 28 AS and A-level subjects (including PE, technology, computing), 3 Vocational A-levels.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; or 1 vocational A-level; general studies exams not taken. Key skills optional but expected; specialist teaching for exam, portfolio evidence through subjects.
Vocational: Vocational A-levels in sport & leisure, business & finance. Work experience available.
Special provision: Special needs unit.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level; also ‘foreign language at work’ courses. Regular visits (France, Germany and Spain).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum, eg DTP, research. 120 computers for pupil use (11 hours a day), 80 networked and with email and internet access. Most pupils take Clait in Year 9. Sixth formers encouraged to have laptops.

The arts
Music: Instrumental exams are taken. GCSE and A-level music offered. Musical groups include orchestra, wind band, 2 choirs.
Drama & dance: Both offered. GCSE drama and A-level theatre studies may be taken. Some pupils are involved in school productions and all in house productions.
Art & design: On average 25 take GCSE; 10 A-level. Design also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Football, rugby, netball, hockey, swimming, athletics, cricket compulsory. Optional: tennis, basketball, volleyball. GCSE, AS and A-level, Certificate of Further Studies exams may be taken. Recent Sportsmark Award.
Activities: Duke of Edinburgh Award. Up to 80 clubs eg computer, lifesaving, back stage, art, cooking, newspaper, Alpha (Christian union), sporting; also driving lessons.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn, smart dress in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, headboy and girl appointed by the Headteacher.
Religion: Attendance at religious worship compulsory for boarders. Resident Chaplain.
Social: Sports fixtures for all sports with local schools. Visits to Europe. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline School and departmental detentions. Well-established disciplinary procedures; tight policy on substance abuse.

Boarding Some single accommodation; most in rooms of up to 6. Houses of 40–60; single-sex for Years 8–11, mixed houses for younger pupils and sixth form. Resident qualified nurse. 6 exeats per year. Weekend visits to local town allowed at 13 and over.

Former pupils Lord John Moore; William Brake and brothers (Brake Bros Frozen Foods); Billy Smart (circus).

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