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Stanborough School
File:Stanborough School logo.jpg
Address
Stanborough Park
Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9JT
England
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Information
TypeIndependent school
MottoAchieving Excellence
Religious affiliation(s)Seventh-day Adventist
Established1902
Local authorityHertfordshire
OfstedReports
BursarMr K Allen
Head teacherRoger Murphy
ChaplainPr. Nestor Bruno
Staff25 Full Time, 2 Part Time
GenderMixed
Age3 to 18
Enrollment380
HousesShaftesbury, Livingstone and Grenfell
Term Tuition Fees£1,559 (Nursery to Year 2)
£1,618 (Years 3 to 6)
£2,488 (Years 7 and 8)
£2,658 (Years 9 to 11)
£3,110 (Years 12 and 13 IB Courses)
Main Building
Websitehttp://www.stanboroughpark.herts.sch.uk/

Stanborough School is an independent Christian school in Watford, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. It is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church.

History

Stanborough School was founded in 1919. It originally catered primarily to the children of overseas missionaries. Over the years, the school began to cater for a wider range of students. As the school grew, the Primary section moved to a new facility in 1974 and an Early Learning Unit was added in 1990. The construction of a new complex for secondary and boarding students was completed in 1991. Stanborough school is set in over 40 acres of parkland, located 30 minutes from London.

Facilities

The boarding school occupies a section of the main school building. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities with either a shower or a bathroom and toilet. The shared bedrooms are of varying sizes and can accommodate two or three boarders. The boarders are separated by gender with the boys on the first floor and the girls on the second floor.

Boarders have access to all communal facilities, including the school library. Each boarder is provided with a laptop and wireless internet; server access is available throughout the boarding school. Boarders can communicate with their family and friends via e-mail. The recreation room has a pool table and computer games equipment. There are additional computers in the study room. Boarders share the main school cafeteria for their main meals. Under the school policy the main meals are strictly vegetarian. However, in the recreational lounge is a mini kitchen where boarders can prepare their own meals and snacks. Not all the boarders are vegetarian.

The school grounds are over 40 acres and they are utilised by the students in sporting and relaxation activities. The boarders have access to the school gymnasium.

The local amenities include the Medical Centre and the supermarkets, which are within walking distance.

Student life

The school operates overseas humanitarian projects with the UN and other relief agencies and has participated in projects in Croatia, India and Romania. There are a wide range of clubs as well as a fine choir and ensemble. Peripatetic teachers offer tuition in a wide range of instruments. Some pupils in years 7 to 9 participate in drama and choir, with performances throughout the year and a major International Arts Festival held in the summer term. All pupils are placed in one of three Houses. The student life is some time hard as they do get into fights and end up battered(Its very true).

The school fosters a range of international links including a School of English Language offered during each term. Students from schools in Norway, Austria and Spain often visit the school. Educational trips abroad include France and USA.

Academics

Currently, Stanborough School has a student body of around 200 pupils. The school has an enrolment representing 40 different nationalities.

Between 2003 and 2007, the average GCSE result was 77%.

Subject Percentages: 2006 - 2007
Percentage Subjects
100% - 90% English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Religious Studies, History, Music, ESL, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, ICT Short
89% - 80% Art, Business and Communications, ICT, Business Studies
79% - 70% English Literature, Maths

Between 2006 - 2007, 89% of Stanborough's Key Stage 3 pupils achieved a level 6 in SATS. Stanborough School is a mixed ability school with a high international enrolment.

Most pupils move on to university upon completion of Advanced Levels. Stanborough School offers students the chance to gain International Baccalaureate Diplomas, as an alternative for students in place of the usual Advanced Level qualification that is sat at this level.

International Stanborough School

International Stanborough School makes provision for students for who are learning to speak English as an additional language. It is separately registered and operates within Stanborough School. Both are owned by the British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The main purpose of the international school is to help students develop the necessary fluency and competency in English to transfer to the main school. More than half of the current students come from Hong Kong or Korea and the rest from six other countries. The school shares staffing and all facilities with the main secondary school.

A member of staff meets with parents when representing the international school during visits to Hong Kong.

References

  1. Fees. Stanborough School. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  2. School's History. Stanborough School. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  3. ^ CSCI Inspection Report. Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  4. ^ Stanborough School Profile. Which School Ltd. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  5. ^ Academic Results. Stanborough School. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  6. International Baccalaureate Diploma. Stanborough School. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  7. IB World Schools. International Baccalaureate Organisation. Retrieved 2009-07-24
  8. ^ Ofsted Inspection Report. Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. Retrieved 2009-07-24

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See also

Schools in Hertfordshire
Primary
Secondary
Independent (preparatory)
Independent (senior)
Special
Special Independent
Defunct

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