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Shiplake College 船湖中学,船湖学院Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 4BW
Tel: 0118 940 2455 Fax: 0118 940 5204
Website: www.shiplake.org.uk
• BOYS, MIXED SIXTH, Boys 13–18 Day & Boarding; Girls 16–18 Day
• Pupils 300, Upper sixth 50
• Termly fees £4235 (Day), £6280 (Boarding)
• HMC, SHMIS
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

What it’s like

Founded in 1959, it has a very attractive site on the north bank of the Thames, 2_ miles upstream from Henley. It is based on the historic Shiplake Court, around which first-rate facilities and comfortable accommodation have been created, including a new upper sixth house. C of E services take place in the adjoining 12th-century village church. There is a broad academic mix of pupils, of whom three-quarters proceed to degree courses. Day girls have been admitted to the sixth form since 1998. The school aims to allow pupils to develop their own potential and confidence and their individual talents. It is strong in art, public-speaking, debating, drama and music. There is a very good record in sports (especially rugby and rowing), with many representatives at national and county level. Sport or games is compulsory four afternoons a week. CCF is voluntary and there is emphasis on outdoor pursuits and adventure training (expeditions to Kenya and Iceland). About 25 minor extra-curricular activities available. Considerable participation in local community schemes and an impressive record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

School profile


Pupils & entrance

Pupils: Age range 13–18; 300 pupils, 80 day (65 boys, 15 girls), 220 boarding boys.
Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSE passes, at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). C of E school but other denominations and religions welcomed. State school entry, 10% main intake (such pupils welcomed). Feeder schools include St Neot's, St Piran's, Crosfields, St Edward's, Tilehurst, Belmont, Lambrook, Haileybury.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras
4–6 pa scholarships, value £2100–£11,500: 2 academic, 1 sport, 1 art, 2 music (awarded at 13 and 16). Up to 10 bursaries, for excellent pupils whose parents run into financial difficulties, service children etc. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; maximum extras £250 pa.

Parents
30+% live within 30 miles, up to 10% live overseas.

Head & staff

Headmaster: N V Bevan, in post since 1988. Educated at Shrewsbury and at universities of Oxford and Cambridge (geography and education). Previously Housemaster at Shrewsbury and Master i/c Rowing at Westminster. Former Chairman of SHMIS.
Teaching staff: 35 full time, 5 part time. Annual turnover 10%. Average age 36.

Exam results

GCSE: In 2003, 51 pupils in fifth: 76% gained at least grade C in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 43 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 39 in upper sixth: 85% passed in 3+ subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 330.

University & college entrance
75% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course. 30% took courses in science & engineering, 50% in humanities & social sciences, 20% other. Others typically go on to non-degree courses (HND, business studies, agriculture, A-level retakes) or straight into careers.

Curriculum
GCSE, AS and A-levels. 15 examination subjects.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; general studies is not taken. 25% take science A-levels; 35% arts/humanities; 40% both. Key skills taught in discrete lessons; evidence collected from AS-level subjects.
Vocational: Work experience encouraged.
Special provision: Up to 24 dyslexic pupils accepted each year; specialist tuition available (free of charge) within remedial English department.
Languages: French and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Year 9) and across the curriculum. Many pupils take ECDL; GCSE, AS and A-level also offered. 120 computers for pupil use (14+ hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access (all studies in boarding houses have access). Specialist desk top publishing suite. Many pupils have their own computers.

The arts

Music: Many pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some musical groups: band, wind, string, choral, orchestra etc.
Drama: Drama offered. At least 4 major productions a year, involving over half the school.
Art & design: On average, 30 take GCSE, 10 A-level. Art and ceramics popular.

Sport & activities

Sport: Sports include rowing, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, squash, netball, aerobics, sailing, cross-country, athletics, soccer, badminton, basketball. 4–8 county rugby players each year.
Activities: Pupils take silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF voluntary from age 14. Clubs include history, literary, IT, sixth-form society, Young Enterprise.

School life

Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy, head of house and house prefects – appointed by housemasters and Headmaster.
Religion: Regular chapel services.
Social: Conferences, composite crews for national/international regattas, debates, drama and dances with local schools. Annual expeditions, eg art and French trip to Paris, skiing trip to Alps, regular sports tours to Europe and Barbados; 40% of pupils go on trip or expedition in holidays. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco allowed; beer allowed in Junior Common Room for boys over 17 with parents’ permission.

Discipline
Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect to repeat it; failure to live up to acceptable standards results in withdrawal of privileges; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises can expect expulsion.

Boarding
20% have own study bedroom, 30% share with 1 or 2; 10% are in dormitories of 5+. Houses of 50, same as competitive houses; separate upper sixth house. Resident qualified nurse. Central dining room. Minimum of 2 exeat weekends each term. Occasional visits to local town allowed, weekly for seniors.

Alumni association
is run by M L Woodcock, c/o the college.