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Scarborough College 士嘉堡中学, 士嘉堡学院Filey Road,
Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3BA
Tel: 01723 360620 Fax: 01723 377265
• CO-ED, 3–18, Day & Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 530, Upper sixth 41
• Termly fees £2574 (Day), £3833 (Boarding)
• SHMIS, SHA
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster’s PA

What it’s like
Founded in 1898, it has a splendid site south of Scarborough on the eastern slopes of Oliver’s Mount, overlooking Scarborough Castle and the South Bay. The main Victorian building is a fine example of its kind. In the last 25 years there have been many developments, including all-weather pitch, library and sixth form centre and facilities are very good; a new music school has recently opened. A purpose-built junior school (for ages 3–11) has recently opened on the same campus. It is fully co-educational, girls having been first admitted in 1970. It is a Christian and inter-denominational establishment with high academic standards and good results. The music, drama and art departments are well supported. There is a strong record in games and sports (several county, regional and national representatives). A range of extra-curricular activities (including stage technology); a popular Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and thriving CCF (army and navy sections).

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 3–18; 530 pupils, 483 day (273 boys, 210 girls), 47 boarding (28 boys, 19 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used. For sixth-form entry, interview, school report and 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). Pupils with high potential in music and art encouraged; college is Christian and inter-denominational. State school entry, 75% intake. 25% of intake from own junior school (enquiries to the Head, Lisvane School, same address).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Approx 26 pa scholarships, value 10%–50% fees: most academic, but music and other talents recognised (up to 10 at 11, 6 at 13 and 10 at 16). 10 bursaries. Parents not expected to buy textbooks.

Parents 70+% live within 30 miles; 5% live overseas.

Head & staff
Headmaster: T L Kirkup, appointed in 1996. Educated at Brentwood and Cambridge University (English). Previously Housemaster at Christ’s Hospital and Head of English at King Edward VI, Southampton. Also ARCM; organ scholar at Magdalene College, Cambridge; former visiting Professor of English, University of North Texas.
Teaching staff: 20 full time, 19 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 44.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 64 pupils in fifth: 90% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects. Average GCSE score 53 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 40 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 273.

University & college entrance 83% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (5% after a gap year). 8% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 25% in science & engineering, 25% in humanities & social sciences, 42% in vocational subjects eg physiotherapy. Others typically go on to business or HM Forces.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 22 GCSE subjects, 20 AS/A-level (including psychology, theatre studies, philosophy, politics).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. 20% take science A-levels; 30% arts/humanities; 50% both. Key skills integrated into sixth-form courses and activities.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Specialist tuition for dyslexia.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular visits to France and Germany. Work placements in Europe for students in gap year.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject and across the curriculum. Many pupils take Clait, IBT2 & 3, RSA qualifications. 100+ computers for pupil use (8 hours/day), 60 networked and 50 with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Musical groups include orchestra, string group, wind bands, choir, rock band; regular concert programme. Various regional competition victories; Eskdale, Ryedale and Harrogate festivals.
Drama: Many pupils involved in school and house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 15 take GCSE, 4 A-level. Design, photography also offered. Several pupils go on to art & design courses.

Sport & activities
Sport: Wide range of sports compulsory, including hockey, netball, rounders, athletics (girls); rugby, hockey, cricket (boys); tennis, cross-country, badminton, gym, basketball etc. Optional: squash, riding, swimming, golf, football available. GCSE and A-level sport studies may be taken. 2 national representatives, 10 Yorkshire and 20+ regional champions or representatives.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF compulsory for 1 year at age 13. Up to 30 clubs, eg aerobics, art, chamber music, chess, electronics, expeditions, orienteering and rambling, photography, public-speaking, shooting.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form, where smart dress required.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl – appointed by Headmaster following recommendations made by housemasters/mistresses. Head of house and house prefects appointed by housemaster/mistress.
Religion: Assemblies compulsory; additional services voluntary.
Social: Debates, industrial conferences, departmental lectures with local schools. Exchanges to France and Germany; other trips abroad for skiing, junior languages, CCF. Pupils allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco allowed; alcohol only when approved by Headmaster.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework without satisfactory reason might expect detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion.

Boarding All have own bedroom; occasional boarders share. Qualified nurse. Facilities for pupils to have own snacks. Exeats at discretion of house staff. Visits to the local town allowed.

Alumni association is run by Secretary to the OSA, c/o the college.

Former pupils Ian Carmichael (actor); Brian Reading; David Byas; Mark Precious; Chris Gilbert (cricket); Lucy Clayton (hockey).