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Rye St Antony School 圣安东尼中学 ,圣安东尼学校

Pullen’s Lane,
Oxford OX3 0BY
Tel: 01865 762802 Fax: 01865 763611
Website: www.ryestantony.co.uk
• GIRLS, 3–18 Day, 8–18 Boarding (full & weekly), Boys 3–8 only
• Pupils 400, Upper sixth 30
• Termly fees £2210–£2885 (Day), £4155–£4900 (Boarding), £3865–£4615 (Weekly)
• GSA
• Enquiries/application to the Headmistress

What it’s like
Founded in 1930, the school moved in 1939 to its present site on Headington Hill, a mile or so from the city centre. There is a steady building programme and good modern facilities of all kinds. Modern buildings harmonise with Victorian houses in 12 acres of grounds with beautiful gardens. Christian principles are fundamental to the life and work of the school. It is the only girls’ Roman Catholic independent school which is a lay foundation. There is considerable emphasis on personal attention and tuition and examination results are good. Music is strong; half the girls learn one or more instruments. Art is very strong throughout the school; a range of options is available in design, textiles and ceramics. Drama is enthusiastically supported with outstanding results. Good sports facilities and a wide range of sport is available; high standards are attained with regular representation at city, county and regional level. Many girls are involved in local community service. The school has an outstanding record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Extensive use is made of Oxford’s cultural amenities.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 400 pupils, 310 day (25 boys, 285 girls), 90 boarding girls. Senior department 11–18, 300 girls.
Entrance: Main entry ages 5, 7, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance used at 11, own exam for other years. For sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). No special skills required. State school entry, 35% main intake.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 6 pa scholarships, value £500–£1000: 5 academic, 1 all-rounder (3 at 11, 3 at 16). 1–2 bursaries, based on financial need. Parents not expected to buy textbooks. Average extras £100 a term.

Head & staff
Headmistress: Miss Alison Jones, in post from 1990. Educated at Northampton School for Girls and York University (English).
Teaching staff: 42 full time, 17 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 45.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 40 pupils in Year 11: 94% gained at least grade C in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 56 (60 over 5 years).
A-levels: 30 in upper sixth: 95% passed in 3+ subjects; 5% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 350.

University & college entrance 100% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (10% after a gap year), 10% to Oxbridge. 5% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 25% in science & engineering, 35% in humanities & social sciences, 10% in art & design, 20% in vocational subjects eg therapeutic radiography and midwifery, 3% in music. Others go on to eg art foundation courses.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels take. 28 GCSE subjects, 20 AS/A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4–5 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at A-level; general studies taught but not examined. 20% take science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities; 40% both. Separate key skills course.
Languages: French (from age 7) and Spanish to GCSE and A-level. Also Italian, German and Russian according to demand.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (3 lessons/week) and across the curriculum. Most pupils take GCSE. 90 computers for pupil use (14 hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access; network includes boarding houses.

The arts
Music: Most pupils learn one or more musical instruments; instrumental exams taken. Musical groups include orchestra, ensembles and choirs. Some members of Oxford Girls’ Choir, the Oxford Youth Chamber Choir, Oxford Schools’ Symphony Orchestra, Oxfordshire Youth Orchestra and the Thames Vale Orchestra.
Drama & debating: One major production annually, plus smaller presentations; most pupils involved. Theatre visits most weeks (Oxford Playhouse, Stratford or London). Strong tradition of debating and public speaking; regular successes in city, county and regional competitions.
Art: On average, 40% take GCSE, 15% A-level. Termly art exhibitions, including work by staff, pupils and local artists. Weekly art and pottery club.

Sport & activities
Sport: Athletics, badminton, fencing, fitness training, gymnastics, football, hockey, netball, rounders, squash, swimming, table-tennis, tennis, touch rugby. Regular city, county and regional representatives in tennis, hockey and netball.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Various weekly activities including music, drama and sports clubs (eg ballet, judo and fencing), Young Enterprise.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn, except in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses for sport, music, drama. Head girl and prefects, elected by the school.
Religion: All girls attend school Masses and morning assembly.
Social: Debates and social events with various local schools. Organised trips abroad, including study visits, skiing holidays and sports tours.

Discipline The aim is to teach the girls to recognise their responsibilities as members of a community.

Boarding Sixth form have own study bedrooms in separate house. Others in 2–5 bedded rooms. Houses of 25–50. SRN cover 24 hours; doctor visits. 2 weekend exeats each term. Visits to the local town allowed, arrangements depend on age.

Alumni association is run by the Headmistress.