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Year: 13

9 - 18 YEARS

Radnor House Twickenham

– A letter from the Head

Welcome to Radnor House Twickenham and thank you for taking the time to find out more about us.

I am in my third year as Head of RHT and I have found it to be a friendly and effective school that provides an exceptional educational experience.  With around 420 pupils, we are small enough that every child is well known and we are able to fulfil our aim of celebrating every individual, but we are also big enough to be able to create an active learning environment for limitless minds.  We believe every child should fulfil their potential and be offered every opportunity to make the most of their talents…

Our school was founded in 2011 on the belief that education must nurture, encourage and celebrate children.  At RHT today, you will find a dynamic mix of high academic standards, exceptional pastoral care and expansive opportunities for pupils, all housed within an innovative and hugely successful environment in a beautiful setting on the bank of the River Thames.  Our boys and girls are happy, accomplished and driven, and RHT is fast becoming one of the most dynamic and exciting schools in the area.

My favourite description of RHT so far is that we provide a refreshingly enlightened alternative option to other schools in the area, with our focus on encouragement rather than pressure – a concept that I hope you will appreciate when you come to visit us.  I look forward to meeting you and to the chance to tell you more about what we can do to help your child thrive and be successful.”

About
Radnor House Twickenham

Radnor House Twickenham is an independent selective co-educational day school enjoying a stunning location on the banks of the River Thames in Twickenham, where pupils thrive in small classes with a strong focus on individual attention.  The school educates and inspires girls and boys from ages 9 to 18, with three main entry points in Year 5, Year 7 and Year 12.

 

Life at RHT is shaped by the school’s commitment to providing an active learning environment for limitless minds. Everyone firmly believes that all pupils are capable of great things if effectively taught, motivated and inspired by their school environment. This vision is underpinned by four key values which are central to school life:

 

Courage – we expect everyone to try their best, to have a go and to be brave in their approach to all the challenges of school and the wider world.

 

Excellence – we ask everyone to be the most excellent version of themselves, able to look themselves in the eye in the mirror every day and to know they could not have done any more.

 

Perseverance – we need to be able to persevere in order to achieve things, to maintain a growth mindset and not give up when the going gets tough.

 

Respect – we must treat each other with respect and kindness at all times, regardless of who we are or wherever our talents or weakness lie.

Radnor House welcomes children from Year 5 all the way to A-level.
11 - 18
Ages
11 - 18 YEARS
RADNOR HOUSE TWICKENHAM
Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG
11-18 YEARS

Rochester Independent College

– A letter from the Principal

“Rochester Independent College was founded in 1984 as a specialist Maths and Sciences focused sixth form. The development I’ve seen since joining the team in 1997 has been, like the education so many of our former students remember, colourful and vibrant. There’s now an equal emphasis in the curriculum on the Arts. Our first Year 7 students joined in 2007.

Rochester is a place for individuals, a real alternative to traditional schools…”

There’s no uniform and everybody is on first name terms. Although atmospherically relaxed, there’s an emphasis on rigorous study and academic achievement without unnecessary pressure. This successfully distinctive environment is a natural stepping-stone between school and university.

The college occupies a one-of-a-kind urban campus. Listed buildings are linked by award-winning wildlife gardens, creating a special sense of place in which to live, study and work.

Rochester joined Dukes in 2016 and it’s a fit that works. Dukes respects our existing culture, invests in facilities and staffing, and promotes the college and its ethos enthusiastically. As we grow, we’re maintaining together a focus on what makes Rochester special: an informal and creative environment, a firm belief that with hard work everyone is capable of exam success, and a focus on the individual needs of every student who comes to us.”

About
Rochester Independent College

Rochester Independent College focuses on the highest levels of academic achievement while retaining a creative buzz.

 

Rochester’s Mathematics, Science, English Literature, and Film Studies teaching have all won awards from The Good Schools Guide in recent years who also say: “It would be hard to find better provision for an artist.”

 

Located in Kent, the school occupies a historically distinctive site. Listed Georgian buildings are linked by award-winning wildlife gardens, creating a unique sense of place in which to live, work, and study. The campus is as unique as the school itself, with an underground theatre space, an outdoor classroom shaped like an igloo, and steel sculptural musical gates that form a landmark piece of public art. All boarding is on-site, in single rooms, some with ensuite facilities.

Rochester Independent College welcomes day students from the age of 11 and boarders from 15.
11-18
Ages
11-18
ROCHESTER INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
254 St Margaret's Banks, Rochester, Kent ME1 1HY

Rochester Independent College

Rochester ME1 1HY, UK

Students’ personal development is excellent. Students’ attitudes to their work and learning are exemplary. The college provides excellent support and guidance, which enhances students’ personal development. It is highly successful in its aim to develop self-knowledge and self-esteem.

ISI Inspection Report 2018
1-16 YEARS

Sancton Wood School

– A message from the Principal

“A warm welcome to Sancton Wood School, a community of fun and energy close to the heart of Cambridge city centre.

Our school was founded in 1976 as a primary school and since then has expanded year on year. We now operate across three sites and have 400 children on roll.  Our Core Values shape everything we do and define what we stand for: inclusivity, care, and a deep worth of the individual.  We value learning too and believe that a carefully planned, pastoral approach to education will lead to outstanding academic outcomes; at GCSE, for example, our students excel, recording results which are way above the national average…”

In 2018, we joined the Dukes family and I have been delighted by the support and investment they have given to the school.  Most strikingly, in the purchase of a brand new secondary school site which will allow us to improve our provision further and grow to three forms of entry.

Our most recent ISI inspection captured our mission statement perfectly concluding that:

‘From EYFS upwards, pupils at Sancton Wood are highly successful in their learning and development. Their achievement is excellent.’

They also concluded:

  • ‘Pastoral Care is excellent.’

  • ‘Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent.’

  • ‘Curricular and extra curricular provision is excellent.’

Recently, the best reference for the school I’ve come across was from one of our Y2 pupils who, on the walk home from school, told her mum, “I like Sancton Wood so much I’d like to spend Christmas Day there.”

About
Sancton Wood School

Sancton Wood School is an independent, co-educational nursery and day school in Cambridge, educating children from 1 to 16 years of age. It joined Dukes Education in September 2018. Sancton Wood is a school that focuses on discovering the innate qualities and skills of every child, helping them to develop these to full capacity.

 

The school has a reputation for instilling good manners, reliability, and self-discipline into every child that comes through its doors in Cambridge. The small, supportive, and close-knit community is often likened to a family – kind and tolerant, where everyone can find their place and be valued. The school’s setting, close to parks, museums, and the centre of Cambridge, allows for the provision of an outstanding contribution to the social, emotional, and academic development of each child.

 

Class sizes are small at an average of 16 pupils, creating fabulous learning environments where teachers have time for individuals and pupils feel comfortable sharing their ideas and where imaginations can wander freely.

 

More than anything else, however, the school is about discovering the deep worth of every individual and promotes the development of personal talents and interests.

Sancton Wood nursery girl laughing behind her hand
Sancton Wood is an inspiring community of like-minded learners.
Sancton wood boy raising his hand in class
Our students develop a thirst for knowledge throughout their time with us.

Extraordinary results

Students at Sancton Wood regularly achieve outstanding GCSE results, a wonderful testament to the efforts of both teachers and students.

Sancton Wood is regularly placed in The Times Top 100 Schools and was recently placed at the top of an ISA table of points per pupil. In 2018 a Head Boy achieved an exceptional haul of 10 Grade 9 GCSEs, for which he was awarded the Whitbread Memorial Prize.

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Sancton Wood offers an education all the way up to 16 years.
1-16
Ages
1-4
NURSERY
17 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JB
4-11
PRE-PREP AND PREP SCHOOL
2 St. Paul’s Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EZ
11-16
SENIOR SCHOOL
57 Bateman St, Cambridge, CB2 1LR

Sancton Wood School

17 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JB, UK

Sancton Wood School

Saint Paul's Road, Cambridge CB1 2EZ, UK

Sancton Wood School

57 Bateman St, Cambridge CB2 1LR, UK

From EYFS upwards, pupils at Sancton Wood are highly successful in their learning and development. Their achievement is excellent.

Latest ISI Inspection
Little Dukes

Baby Unicorns Nursery

Sancton Wood School’s nursery, led by the wonderful Nic Henson, is called Baby Unicorns’. Welcoming children from 1 year old, Baby Unicorns allows for an all-through education up to 16 years of age.