Information for Applicants2013/14

Contents

Assistant Head: Mr Dave Watkin BEd

Senior Registrar: Mrs Sophie Grimes BA

Registrar: Mrs Karen TompkinsonHeadmaster: Mr J F Johnson-Munday MA MBA

Headmaster (Prep): Mr M Schofield BEd

Headmistress (Pre-Prep): Mrs S Preston BA

Admissions OfficeCulford SchoolBury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TXTel: +44 (0)1284 385308Fax: +44 (0)1284 385513Email: admissions@culford.co.uk

Admissions procedure 2013/14 3 & 4

Open events 2013/14 5

Key dates for entry 2013/14 6

Term dates 2013/14 6

Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 23/4 to 7) 7

Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13) 8 & 9

Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18) 10, 11, 12 & 13

Boarding overview 9 & 11

Extra-curricular activities 14 & 15

External Exam results 2012-2010 15

International applicants 16

Ethos and general values 17

Admissions policy 17

Scholarships and Exhibitions summary 18 & 19

Financial assistance (Bursaries) 19

Forces allowances 19

Fees 2013/14 20 & 21

Optional subjects and payments 22

Culford staff 24-26

Bus service 2013/14 27

How to find us 28

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Dear prospective parents and pupils

We are delighted that you are considering Culford School for your child’s future education. Our

prospectus and web site will give you a flavour of what Culford has to offer but by far the best

way to decide whether this is the right school for you is to come and visit us.

We are always delighted to arrange private visits. At the Senior School you will have the

opportunity to meet the Headmaster, a Housemaster/mistress and a Deputy Head as well as have

a tour of the school with a current pupil. At the Prep and Pre-Prep Schools you will meet the

Head and other members of staff and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the school.

You are also welcome to attend an Open Morning; these are held throughout the year. Many

prospective families choose to attend an Open Morning initially and follow this up with a private

visit. Taster days for day and boarding pupils may also be arranged.

We strongly encourage all prospective families to contact the Admissions Office on +44 (0)1284

385308 or email admissions@culford.co.uk to arrange a visit.

This booklet contains information about how to apply for a place at Culford School and we hope

that it answers many of your initial questions. However, we are always pleased to help with any

specific queries that you may have, either in person or over the telephone.

We hope that you will choose to visit Culford soon; you will receive a very warm welcome.

Yours faithfully,

Dave Watkin

Assistant Head

Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308

Email: admissions@culford.co.uk

Admissions procedure 2013/14

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How to apply• The majority of pupils will join Culford at the start of

the academic year in September, although enquiries arewelcome at any time.

• Please telephone the Admissions Office in the firstinstance to check on the availability of places. We willsend you a prospectus and registration form and alsoarrange for you to visit the School.

What happens next?• Once you have decided that you wish to apply for a

place at Culford, you are required to complete andreturn a Registration Form together with a non-refundable registration fee of £75 to ensure that yourchild is placed on the entry list for admission.

• Early registration is encouraged. The Admissions Officewill make the necessary entrance assessment andexamination arrangements, the details of which are setout on the following pages.

• For pupils entering Culford Prep or Senior Schools atthe start of a new academic year, we will write to youin the preceding November to make arrangements forEntrance Examinations in January. Applications madeafter the January examinations will be subject to theavailability of a place.

• For pupils entering at 16+ (Sixth Form) a provisionalplace may be offered based on predicted grades atGCSE. Applicants should achieve at least seven passesat grade C or above, including Maths and English, withhigher grades in the four subjects they wish to study atA Level. Further details may be found on pages 11, 12and 13.

Scholarship applications• Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as an

honour on the basis of merit. A variety of awards areavailable at ages 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

• A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitionsand Bursaries is available on request.

Offers• Any formal offer is made subject to our Standard Terms

& Conditions. Your child’s place is secured on receipt ofthe signed acceptance form, medical form and the non-refundable acceptance fee.

A copy of the Standard Terms and Conditions is sentout with the formal offer of a place. These can also befound on www.culford.co.uk/Information forparents/Terms and Conditions.

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2013Saturday 5 October Senior 10.00amSaturday 12 October Sixth Form Choices 10.00amTuesday 12 November Pre-Prep 9.15amFriday 15 November Prep 10.30amSaturday 16 November Senior 10.00am

Nursery 10.00am

2014Friday 7 March Prep 10.30amSaturday 8 March Senior 10.00am

Nursery 10.00amTuesday 11 March Pre-Prep 9.15amMonday 5 May Pre-Prep & Nursery 9.15am

Prep & Senior 10.30amSaturday 7 June Nursery 10.00am

Open events 2013/14

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Culford Prep School8+ to 12+ Entrance Examinations Saturday 18 January 2014

7+ Entrance Examinations Monday 20 January 2014

11+ Music Scholarship Examination Tuesday 21 January 2014

10+ 11+ 12+ Tennis and Swimming Scholarship Examinations Tuesday 21 January 2014

11+ Academic Scholarship Examinations Saturday 1 February 2014

Culford Senior School13+ Academic Scholarship Examinations Thursday 23 January -

Friday 24 January 2014

13+ Entrance Examinations Friday 24 January 2014

13+ Sport, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby & Hockey Scholarship Examinations Monday 27 January 2014

13+ DT and Music Scholarship Examinations Tuesday 28 January 2014

13+ Art and Drama Scholarship Examinations Wednesday 29 January 2014

13+ Common Entrance Examinations Monday 2 June - Thursday 5 June 2014

Culford Sixth Form16+ Sport, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby & Hockey Scholarship Examinations Saturday 21 November 2013

16+ Academic, Art, DT, Drama & Music Scholarship Examinations Friday 22 November 2013

Key dates for entry 2013/14

Autumn Term 2013 Term begins Wednesday 4 September 2013

Half term Saturday 19 October (noon) - Sunday 3 November 2013

Term ends Thursday 12 December 2013

Spring Term 2014 Term begins Thursday 9 January 2014

Half term Friday 14 February (4pm) - Sunday 23 February 2014

Term ends Thursday 3 April 2014

Summer Term 2014 Term begins Thursday 24 April 2014

Half term Saturday 24 May (Speech Day) - Sunday 1 June 2014

Term ends Thursday 3 July 2013

Term dates 2013/14

AssessmentAdmission to the Pre-Prep School is on the basis of aninformal assessment. Your son or daughter will spend amorning or day in the classroom with pupils of the sameage. Social skills and interaction will be observed. In Years1 (PP1) and 2 (PP2) they will spend a day in class, wherereading, writing and computational skills will beassessed. For entry to Culford School Nursery, childrenwill be invited to attend a session to ensure they willsettle well and thrive within our environment.

Transfer to the Preparatory School at Year 3 (Lower First)is on the basis of satisfactory performance in the CulfordEntrance Examinations in the January of the year of entry,along with a satisfactory school reference.

Pre-Prep CurriculumWe offer a caring environment where each child isexpected to achieve his or her full potential. Academicstandards are high, class sizes are small and there aremany opportunities for the children to explore anddevelop a variety of interests and abilities. All the childrencan access ICT through interactive whiteboards andlaptops and there is a well stocked library. Culford is aForest School, an inspirational process offering thechildren opportunities to learn through play in thefantastic environment of Culford Park.

The children are encouraged to develop the values ofcaring, sharing, co-operation and respect for each other,beginning the process of becoming valuable members ofthe school community and developing essential life skills.

Nursery At the Nursery we endeavour to stimulate each child; werecognise that play is a child’s work and we seek topromote a positive approach to learning. The classesfollow the Early Years Foundation Stage which focuses onthe whole child in the delivery of areas of learning:

• Communication and language• Mathematics • Literacy• Expressive arts and design• Physical development• Understanding the world• Personal, social and emotional development

Dance, music and swimming are taught by specialistteachers with tennis offered as an optional extra.

PPR (Reception)We continue to work on the Early Years Foundation Stageareas of learning with the emphasis on literacy andnumeracy. The children also learn about history,geography, science, art, design and technology, PSHE(Personal, Social and Health Education), philosophy andSEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning), whilststill allowing time for learning through play. In additionPE, dance, French, religious studies, music, swimming andtennis are all taught by specialist teachers.

PP1 (Year 1)PP1 offers a more structured environment, with acontinued emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Thechildren study history, geography, philosophy, religiousstudies, science, art, design and technology, PSHE andSEAL. French, dance, swimming and music continue to bedelivered by specialist teachers. Pupils also learn to playthe ocarinas and individual music lessons are availableon request. PE is taught by specialist teachers covering arange of sports including hockey, rugby and tennis.

PP2 (Year 2) PP2 study literacy, numeracy, history, geography, science,music, art, design and technology, French, philosophy,PSHE, SEAL and religious studies. They also learn to playthe recorder as well as having weekly music lessons andthe option of individual music lessons. Dance, PE,swimming, hockey and tennis continue to be taught byspecialist teachers.

After School ProvisionAn unrivalled variety of after school activities are offeredto Pre-Prep pupils at an additional cost. Examplesinclude: football, rugby, tennis, art club, zumba andnetball. After school care is also offered for Nursery andPre-Prep children, until 6pm if required. Details ofassociated costs can be found on page 20.

Copies of our Handbook for Parents may be downloaded from Culford's website: www.culford.co.uk

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Admission to the Nursery and Pre-Prep (ages 23/4 to 7)

Assessment & EntranceExaminationsAdmission at 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+ 11+ and 12+ consists ofpapers in: English, mathematics and verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, plus a satisfactory schoolreference or recent school report.

External candidates are invited to sit the 11+ AcademicScholarship examinations following outstandingperformance in the Entrance Examinations.

Internal pupils are invited to sit the 11+ AcademicScholarship examinations following outstandingperformance in the preceding Autumn Termexaminations.

Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions at 11+ areawarded as a result of performance in examinations inEnglish, mathematics, science and the humanities.

Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for seven toeight years, subject to continuing good progress. Ontransfer to Culford Senior School, Scholars andExhibitioners will sit 13+ scholarship papers to confirmtheir award.

Up to four Academic Scholarships and up to two MusicScholarships may be awarded, each worth up to 25% oftuition fees. In addition, a Headmaster's All-RounderScholarship may be awarded, worth up to 25% of fees;this award is reserved for pupils who demonstrateoutstanding contribution to school life.

Sports scholarships in the early specialisation sports ofswimming and tennis (from 10+) are offered, worth upto 25%. All exhibitions are worth up to 10% of tuitionfees.

A separate brochure regarding Scholarships, Exhibitionsand Bursaries is available on request from Admissions:Tel: +44 1284 385308 or email: admissions@culford.co.uk

Prep School Curriculum Culford Prep aims to provide a broad and balancedcurriculum to prepare pupils for the next stage in theireducation. We aim to develop enquiring minds, to helpchildren to become independent learners and to promotepersonal codes of behaviour and tolerance of oneanother, whilst having fun together.

In addition to our rigorous academic focus, we offer anexciting and extensive extra-curricular activitiesprogramme where pupils are encouraged to developsocial confidence and to achieve their individualpotential. Activities include art, drama, music and sportas well as academic clubs. The Gifted and Talentedenrichment programme serves to stretch the mostacademic minds and is offered by invitation only.

All classrooms are fully equipped with interactive white-boards and networked projectors and pupils benefit fromtwo dedicated ICT suites.

The well-equipped library at the heart of the School holdsa great variety of fiction and non-fiction and plenty ofresources that pupils can use for research. There arespecialist facilities for science, art and design andtechnology. The Prep School also benefits from the widerschool facilities used for music, design and technology,drama and sport.

Lessons are forty minutes in duration, commencing at8.45am and ending at 3.30pm and a full programme ofextra-curricular activities is on offer daily between 4pmand 5.20pm. Pupils are expected to complete prep(homework) nightly, according to year group.

Admission to the Prep School (ages 7 to 13)

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Lower and Upper First (Years 3 and 4)Lower First and Upper First study English, mathematics,science, French, history, geography, religious studies, artand design and technology, information andcommunication technology, physical education, musicand games. PSHCE (personal, social, health, citizenshipand education) is taught once a week by the FormTeacher. Individual music, speech and drama lessons areavailable at additional cost. Library research skills anddrama are taught within the English curriculum.

Lower and Upper Second (Years 5 and 6)Lower Second and Upper Second study English,Latin/classical civilisation, mathematics, science, French,history, geography, religious studies, art and design andtechnology, information and communication technology,physical education, music and games. PSHCE is taughtonce a week. Individual music and speech and dramalessons are available at additional cost. Library researchskills and drama are taught within the English curriculum.Subjects are taught by individual subject specialists inUpper Second.

Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8)In Lower Third and Upper Third pupils prepare forCommon Entrance and the Culford 13+ AcademicScholarship examinations. English, mathematics, science(biology, physics, chemistry), French, Latin, history,geography, religious studies, art and design andtechnology, information and communication technology,physical education and music are studied.

PSHCE is taught once a week by the Form Tutor.Individual music and speech and drama lessons areavailable at an additional cost. All subjects are taught byindividual subject specialists. Pupils can enjoy thecontinuation of Form Teacher for both Lower and UpperThird.

Further information regarding Common Entranceis outlined in our CE booklet which can beobtained from the Prep School Office on +44 (0)1284 385383.

Prep BoardingWithin Cadogan House there are separate dormitories forboys and girls with a number of common rooms wherechildren can relax and play. The Housemaster and hiswife, together with an Assistant Housemaster andresidential team, look after the pupils in the House andare responsible for the children’s day to day welfare andhappiness, and maintaining contact with parents.Children may opt to board on a full or flexible basis.

Full Boarding: termly commitment to weekly boarding (5 to 7 nights).

Part Boarding: termly commitment to board 2 to 3 nightsper week.

Occasional Boarding: one-off sleepovers up to amaximum of 10 per term.

There is a full programme of weekend events in CadoganHouse, both on and off site. Recent examples of trips andactivities are toboganning, cycling in Thetford Forest, atrip to London for ice skating and a visit to the Tower ofLondon.

Home BoardingDay pupils are able to enjoy an extended day at schoolup to 8.00pm if required, options available are:

5.30pm - 6.00pm5.30pm - 7.00pm5.30pm - 8.00pm

Rates for these extended hours can be found on page 21.

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Admission to the Senior School (ages 13 to 18)

Assessment & EntranceExaminationsEntry at 13+ Fourth Form(Year 9)Admission to the Senior School at 13+ is based uponCulford’s Entrance Examinations, consisting of papers inEnglish and mathematics, together with verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests, which take place in the Januarypreceding the September of the year of entry.Applications will be considered at other times, subject toavailability of a place.

Applicants who wish to apply for Academic Scholarshipswill be recommended by their current Head and invitedto sit Culford’s 13+ Academic Scholarship examinations.Pupils invited to sit for a 13+ Academic Scholarship arenot required to sit Culford’s Entrance Examinations.

Following success in the Entrance or ScholarshipExaminations, candidates will be offered a place subjectto satisfactory performance in Common Entrance (CE)which takes place in June. This ensures that parents canbe reasonably confident that their child has secured aplace at Culford as their senior school of choice early inthe year; equally it ensures the child remains focused onacademic progress towards CE.

In addition to 13+ Academic Scholarships, awards arealso given for excellence and outstanding performance inart, design and technology, drama, music, and sportsincluding tennis, rugby, swimming and hockey.

The Headmaster’s Jubilee Scholarship is awarded foroutstanding contribution to boarding and school life, andThe Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship for exceptionalacademic performance. Please see the Scholarships,Exhibitions and Bursaries brochure or contact theAdmissions Office for more details.

Common Entrance examinations are taken in English,mathematics, science, geography, history, religiousstudies and French. Pupils who have been taught Latin toan appropriate level will also sit the Latin exam.

Applicants who have not followed the Common Entrancesyllabus will sit the Culford Entrance Examinations andnormally CE papers in English and mathematics in June.

Senior School ScholarshipsCulford offers a Scholars’ and Gifted and TalentedProgramme, designed to stretch high ability pupils andfurther engage their academic interests across a broadspectrum of subjects. A copy of the Scholars’ Programmeis available on request. Pupils are able to apply for amaximum of two scholarships.

Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 13+ Scholarships and Exhibitions are tenable for five years,subject to continuing good progress. On transfer toCulford’s Sixth Form, the award will be confirmed on thebasis of GCSE achievements.

Parents are asked to take advice from their child’s currentHead or specialist teachers before applying for any of thefollowing awards.

A new academic scholarship is offered for 2014 entry:the Headmaster's Foundation Scholarship, which is worthup to 50% of tuition fees. Up to four other AcademicScholarships and up to two music, two art, two designand technology, two drama and two sports scholarshipsmay be awarded which are worth up to 25% of tuitionfees. in addition, up to two jubilee scholarships may beawarded which are worth up to 25% of boarding fees.Hockey, rugby, swimming and tennis scholarships are alsooffered. Exhibitions awarded in such subjects are worthup to 10% of tuition fees. Please see page 18 for moreinformation.

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Entry at Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)Entry will consist of examinations in English, mathematicsand science; verbal and non-verbal aptitude tests; andcurrent school reports and references. The AdmissionsOffice will make the necessary arrangements for entranceexaminations.

Further selection may include a pupil interview with amember of the Senior Management Team and a parentalmeeting with the Headmaster.

Admission to the Sixth Form(at age 16+)Pupils wishing to enter the Sixth Form are required toachieve seven GCSEs at Grade C or above, includingMaths and English, with four at Grade B, or above, in thesubjects to be studied at A level. Individual subjects mayattract additional criteria as set by the Headmaster andDeputy Head to ensure individual ability to succeed at A level.

Scholarships & Exhibitions for Entry at 16+ The Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship is a newacademic scholarship for 2014. This is awarded foroutstanding academic achievement and is worth up to50% of tuition fees. Other Academic Scholarships areavailable and are worth up to 25% of tuition fees.Assessments take place in the November/Decemberpreceding the year of entry. Candidates sit papers in twosubjects of their choice, and a verbal and non-verbalaptitude test, and will be interviewed by the Headmasterand Deputy Heads.

Art, design and technology, drama, music, hockey, rugby,swimming, tennis and sports scholarships are alsoavailable.

Exhibitions are also available and are worth up to 10%of tuition fees.

For details of all available scholarships pleasecontact the Admissions Office.

All Senior School pupils belong to one of four Houses: • Cornwallis• Edwards• Fitzgerald• Jocelyn

with a Housemaster or Housemistress responsible foreach House which is inclusive of boarding and day pupils.Pupils will meet regularly with a tutor to ensure that theyare happy and their school work is progressing well.

Over 50% of Senior School pupils are full boarders. Thereis a comprehensive weekend activities programmeincluding a number of trips such as outings to Londonand Alton Towers Theme Park and the Clothes Show Live.

Culford's most recent OFSTED report (2008/09) judgedour boarding provision to be outstanding. Similarly, ISI(the Independent Schools Inspectorate) rated Culford'sboarding education as outstanding and also reportedthat the quality of pastoral care throughout the school isoutstanding and that the school provides excellentsupport and guidance for all its pupils.

Please go towww.culford.co.uk/Information for Parents/Inspection Reports to see the fullreports.

House Structure

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Senior School Curriculum The academic ethos at Culford seeks to promote anenthusiasm for enquiry and learning, and rigour andsuccess in terms of grades achieved. Pupils are developedas independent learners, although there is a high level ofindividual academic and pastoral support in order toensure that each individual reaches his/her potential. Thecurriculum is designed to allow breadth and balance, aswell as a degree of specialism, and we offer structuredsubject choice programmes prior to GCSE and A levels toensure that subjects studied are matched to each pupil’saptitude and needs.

Academic resources are of a high quality and extensive.Classrooms are fully equipped with smart-boards andnetworked projectors, and Senior School Houses are fullynetworked. Pupils have a laptop that has to be orderedthrough the School, details of which can be found in theSchool Laptop brochure. There is a well equipped centrallibrary. Dedicated facilities exist for science, art, musicand design and technology; a new studio theatre fordrama, music, seminars/presentations; and a digitallanguage laboratory for modern languages.

Lessons, which are forty or eighty minutes in duration,begin at 8.45am and end at 3.30pm, with a full range ofextra-curricular activities on offer between 3.50pm and5.20pm every day of the week. There is Saturday morningschool for Senior School pupils. Pupils are expected to doprep (homework) every evening, according to year group.

Curriculum EnrichmentA full range of academic extra-curricular clubs andsocieties is offered in addition to a broad range ofdepartment specific visits, trips, field courses andcompetitions. There are also structured programmes forstudy skills (on topics such as organisation, independentstudy, research, revision) and careers advice, UCASapplications and Oxbridge guidance.

Fourth Form (Year 9)The Fourth Form study the following broad range ofsubjects: art; design and technology; drama; Englishlanguage and literature; French; geography; history;information and communication technology (ICT);mathematics; music; religious studies; and science(biology, chemistry, physics). Spanish is available for asecond language and Latin is optional. Pupils are setaccording to ability for: mathematics; humanities(English, geography, history and religious studies); French;science; Spanish.

There is a weekly tutorial and PSHCE (Personal, Social,Health, Citizenship and Education) session,encompassing: target setting and monitoring; Learning toLearn (Study Skills); and seminars and discussions. Thereare also two double PE periods each week.

Lower and Upper Fifth (Years 10 and 11)During the Lower Fifth and Upper Fifth pupils study anumber of GCSE subjects according to aptitude andneeds. However, in general, pupils take the followingcompulsory core GCSE courses: English language andEnglish literature, mathematics, core and additionalsciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and at least onelanguage (French or Spanish).

Pupils also select to study up to a further three or fouroptional subjects from: art, design and technology,drama, geography, history, latin, languages, music,physical education, religious studies and separatesciences.

Pupils are set according to ability for: English,mathematics, science and languages.

In mathematics, more able pupils take IGCSE early in theLower Fifth so that they can study additionalmathematics in the Upper Fifth. IGCSE is also studied inscience and English.

Every week pupils also experience one period of PSHCE(covering topics such as relationships, assertiveness,health, government and finance), together with oneperiod of physical education and two double gamesperiods. In addition, they have one period of Learning toLearn (Study Skills); they also experience chaplaincy,covering topics such as religion, spirituality, morals andphilosophy.

Lower and Upper Sixth (Years 12 and 13)In the Lower Sixth (Year 12) pupils generally take foursubjects. In the Upper Sixth (Year 13) pupils generallytake three subjects. The wide range of subjects on offerinclude the following (although others may also beavailable from time to time): art and design, businessstudies, design and technology, economics, Englishliterature, geography, history, Latin/classics, mathematics,modern languages (French or Spanish), music, musictechnology, physical education, psychology, religiousstudies, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), and theatrestudies.

Culford’s Sixth Form Enrichment Programme is anexciting and diverse programme which enables all of ourSixth Formers to significantly develop their potential inpreparation for life beyond secondary education.

It includes events, seminars, workshops and visits inrelation to topics such as team building, leadership,presentation and Learning to Learn (Study Skills) and arange of PSHCE issues. The Sixth Form begins with aFreshers’ Week of team building and leadership activities,usually including an overnight expedition.

Further details concerning the curriculum andeach subject are outlined in the Fourth Form and GCSE Curriculum Booklets and the Sixth Form Prospectus.

There are also booklets outlining theScholars/Gifted and Talented Programme and theSixth Form Enrichment Programme. Pleasecontact the Admissions Office for copies (01284385308) or visit our website: www.culford.co.uk

Learning DevelopmentCulford is a mainstream school with a small yet highlysuccessful Learning Development department serving thePre-Prep, Prep and Senior Schools. We offer support topupils with mild specific learning difficulties who are ableto manage independently in the classroom.

Our aim is to meet every child’s individual needs. Tailor-made provision is built into a broad and balancedmainstream timetable to meet individual needs.

Learning Development lessons are either embedded in apupil’s timetable, offered on a withdrawal basis orarranged before or after school. Lessons incur anadditional cost, the details of which may be found on page 22.

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Sport and Activities overviewSporting provision at Culford is exceptional. There is asuperb Sports & Tennis Centre with a 25m heated indoorpool, large sports hall with an indoor climbing wall,squash courts, fitness centre and four championship-standard indoor tennis courts. All major sports are played(rugby, hockey, netball, tennis and cricket) with manyother sports on offer from horse riding to scuba diving.

There is a wide programme of activities including art,drama, design and technology, orchestras and bands –there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Culford offers an excellent variety of extra-curricularactivities. Mid-week activities take place after lessons atthe end of the school day Monday to Friday 3.50pm-5:20pm when every pupil is encouraged to participate.Some additional activities, mainly music and drama, takeplace in the lunch break. A separate programme ofevents is on offer at the weekends for boarders and daypupils are also welcome to take part in these. Theschedules below show a typical weekly programme at theSenior and Prep Schools.

Extra-curricular activities

Monday 15:50-17.20hrs

Tuesday15:50-17.20hrs

Wednesday15:50-17.20hrs

Thursday15:50-17.20hrs

Friday15:50-17.20hrs

Saturday Sunday

Teams

PhysicalRecreation

Squash ClubGolf

Dance ClubRugby Skills

Sailing Climbing Club5-a-side Football

KarateFitness andrunningScuba Diving

Performing Arts

Wind Band Chamber Choir Jazz Band & piano duets

String Orchestra School Musical

Curriculum Art Club Design andTechnology

English writingclub

Maths clinic Forensics Club

Service &Recreation

D of E expeditiontraining

CCF Pizza Plaza Chess Club

Squad TennisSwimmingSquad

Rugby 7sNetball

Boys and girls Hockey

Squad RugbySwimmingSquad

CricketRounders

Daytime:

Paintballing(Thetford)

Bowling andCineworld (BurySt Edmunds)

Daytime:

Shopping(Braintree outlet)

Milton KeynesSnow Dome

Evening:

Music Film Night

Make-OverEvening

Evening:

House Suppers

Home Movie and Take-away

Monday 15:50-17.20hrs

Tuesday15:50-17.20hrs

Wednesday15:50-17.20hrs

Thursday15:50-17.20hrs

Friday15:50-17.20hrs

Saturday Sunday

Teams

PhysicalRecreation

VolleyballSquash Jazz, Tap andBallet

KarateCross CountryTennis

Horse RidingBasketball

BadmintonFun TennisScuba Diving

Table-TennisSailing

Performing Arts

School Choir School Play Strings Wind Band School Play

Curriculum Art Attack Touch Typing Design andTechnology

Chess Science Club

Hobbies CharitiesCommittee

Christian Union Karate Thinkwell(Prep Schoolmagazine)

Board GamesReading

Boys HockeyGirls Netball

SwimmingAthletics

Prep matches RoundersHockey

CricketRugby Tower Building

and Party Games(Cadogan House)

Cinema andShopping (Bury St Edmunds)

Trip to Felixstowe

Trip to BanhamZoo

Trip to PleasurewoodHills

The Wii Challenge Day

Typical Senior School Activities Schedule

Typical Prep School Activities Schedule

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GCSE and A Level: This analysis contains the results issued by the Examination Boards in August 2010, 2011 and 2012.

University of BathUniversity of BirminghamUniversity of BristolUniversity of CambridgeCardiff UniversityUniversity of DurhamUniversity of East AngliaUniversity of Edinburgh

University of ExeterUniversity of KentImperial College LondonKing's College, University of LondonUniversity College LondonUniversity of LoughboroughUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of Nottingham

Accounting and FinanceAeronautical EngineeringAncient History and EgyptologyArt FoundationBiochemistryBiological SciencesBusiness EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistry

ClassicsEconomicsEnvironmental ManagementGeographyHistoryInternational BusinessMarketing and ManagementMathematicsMedicine

External Examination Results 2012, 2011 & 2010

We take great pride that our pupils go on to enjoy university courses which enable them to broaden their experiences,pursue academic areas about which they are passionate and embark upon fulfilling careers. Culford’s Sixth Formers takeup places on a wide range of competitive courses at many excellent Higher Education institutions. Five pupils havereceived Oxbridge offers in the last three years.

A* and A A* to B A* to C

45% 71% 91%

A* and A A* to B A* to C A* to E

30% 59% 84% 99%

GCSEGrades

A LevelGrades

2010

A* and A A* to B A* to C

40% 70% 93%

A* and A A* to B A* to C A* to E

31% 57% 80% 99.5%

2012

A* and A A* to B A* to C

47% 76% 95%

A* and A A* to B A* to C A* to E

53% 76% 87% 99%

2011

Recent Leavers’ Destinations

Universities and Colleges

Subject Courses

There are also a wide variety of plays and musicalperformances taking place each term at each of the three schools. In addition, Senior School pupils organise

and participate in three key annual events: the FashionShow, the Highland Ball and C2013, the Rock Societyshowcase.

University of OxfordUniversity of PlymouthUniversity of ReadingUniversity of SouthamptonUniversity of St AndrewsUniversity of TenesseeUniversity of WarwickUniversity of York

Modern LanguagesMusicPPEPsychologySport ScienceTheatre StudiesVeterinary Science

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Young people of all nationalities are welcome at CulfordSchool with boarding places available from the age ofseven. Approximately 15% of pupils at Culford comefrom overseas to board each year. Most pupils come toCulford for full-time courses, but it is occasionallypossible for stays of three terms or less to be arranged.

Entry requirementsInternational applicants will sit aptitude tests andexaminations in English (EAL) and mathematics, to testgeneral intelligence and ability to cope with academicstudy in English, and all pupils will be required toproduce current school reports and references.

Candidates may sit Entrance Examinations at theircurrent school, or by other arrangement, subject tosupervision and appropriate examination conditions. Theschool will organise a telephone or Skype interview.

Where possible, prospective pupils are encouraged tovisit Culford and to meet with the Headmaster andDirector of Studies.

EAL provision All pupils for whom English is an additional language areassessed prior to and also upon entry to the School.Pupils must be able to access the curriculumindependently in the classroom; to facilitate this, pupilsare provided with individually tailored curricula to suittheir specific needs and aptitude.

Teachers are regularly trained in EAL differentiationmethods and we also have three specialist teachers whooffer individual or group support lessons which are eitherembedded in a pupil’s timetable or offered on awithdrawal basis or arranged before or after school.Supported reading is also provided.

At ages 13 and 14+ pupils are prepared for theCambridge English examinations. At age 15+ pupils areprepared for IGCSE English and at age 16+ pupils maybe prepared for IELTS.

At the Prep School, EAL provision is available on a smallgroup or a one-to-one basis by arrangement and at anadditional cost. Pupils are taken out regularly on culturaltrips.

These lessons are charged at extra cost, details of whichmay be found on page 22.

GuardiansAll overseas pupils are required to have a Guardian wholives in the UK. This person will be responsible for thepupil during short holidays when he/she may choose notto go home and in special circumstances when he/shecannot stay at school. The requirement for a Guardianmay be waived by the Headmaster in exceptionalcircumstances. The Guardian may not be a student.

VisasAll non-EU pupils will require a child student visa to enterthe UK and study at Culford; a high quality scanned copyof the pupil’s current passport should be submitted withthe initial application. Once a place has been offered andaccepted, and all relevant forms and proofs of documentsto be submitted with the visa application have beencopied to the Admissions Office, and payments have beenreceived by the school, the Admissions Office will issue aCAS to support the visa application.

It is the responsibility of the pupil to submit theapplication to the British Embassy or Consulate in his orher own country. As a visa may take several weeks toobtain early application is advised. For furtherinformation, please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

International applicants

Culford’s Forces allowances are normally awardedautomatically to parents who are serving in the ArmedForces and are in receipt of the MOD Continuity ofEducation Allowance (CEA), and who wish their childrento board at Culford. In addition, Culford offers agenerous Services Allowance.

Means tested bursaries are also available for children ofserving or ex-servicemen and women, subject to theirchild satisfying Culford’s entrance requirements.

Please contact the Finance Department on +44 (0)1284 385340 for more details.

Forces allowances

Culford School will only admit pupils whose educationalneeds can be adequately met. The educational interestsof the child are at the forefront of our selection process.

It is a general principle, therefore, that Culford School willonly admit a pupil in the belief that they will qualify forthe next stage of their education within the school.

Making such judgements may be difficult, particularly atyounger ages, and on occasion there may be pupilswithin the school who do not qualify for transfer to thenext part of the school or make sufficient academicprogress. Any decision to refuse such progress, however,will be made:

• with timely, documented and open discussions withthe parents

• with regard to the best educational interests of thechild concerned

Parents whose children are admitted with suchreservations will be written to formally informing them ofthe likelihood of progression to the next stage ofeducation.

Culford reserves the right, in consultation withparents/guardians, not to offer places to those whom itconsiders would not benefit from the school’s education,or whose presence might have a detrimental effect onother pupils.

Admission responsibilityIn all cases the Head of the relevant school is responsiblefor deciding to admit or refuse entry to a pupil.

Where such a decision is to be challenged by the parentsthe normal complaints procedure of the school should befollowed. The point of first appeal with regard to entry tothe Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools is to theHeadmaster of the Senior School and, in the last resort,beyond him to a panel of the Governors. An appealagainst the refusal to admit a pupil to the Senior Schoolmay be made to a panel of the Governors in the firstinstance and, beyond that, to a panel consisting of theChairman of Governors and a representative from theMethodist Board.

Admissions policy

Ethos and general values

Culford aims to provide an education which is challenging,enriching and fun. We are a Christian School with aMethodist Foundation, but pupils of all faiths and of noneare welcome.

The guiding values at Culford School are those of fair-mindedness, hard work, enjoyment and treating otherswith proper respect and consideration. We also attachgreat importance to manners, good discipline, service toothers and to caring for the school and externalenvironment. We value both effort and achievement andwe encourage every positive contribution that a pupilmakes to the life of the Culford School community.

The principles that make up the school’s policies areaddressed to each pupil. Some of them necessarily applyalso to parents. Compliance is a condition of membershipof the school.

Parents are asked to read through the detailed policiescontained in the Parents’ and Pupils’ Handbooks with theirson or daughter from time to time. Copies are provided onentry to the school and are also available to downloadfrom the school website www.culford.co.uk

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Scholarships and Exhibition awards are available at ages10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded openly as anhonour on the basis of merit. Scholarships are reserved forcandidates who show a breadth of strong talents andexceptional potential. Exhibitions may be awarded tocandidates who show strength in a particular area, orwhose talents are broad. In the Senior School, Scholarsand Exhibitioners all benefit from the Scholars’Programme. Scholarships awarded at 10+ and 11+ areexpected to be tenable for seven to eight years, subject tosatisfactory progress. All Scholarships and Exhibitionawards are reviewed on entry to Culford Senior School.

General Arrangements• All Scholarship awards are worth up to 25% of tuition

fees, except the Headmaster’s Foundation Scholarship,which is worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Exhibitionsare worth up to 10%. Candidates may sit for more thanone award but the total award will not exceed thevalue of the major award.

• Applications for Scholarships should ideally be receivedat least one month before the Culford Entrance Exams,and a supporting reference must be received from theHead of the current school prior to the candidate sittingthose assessments.

Academic Scholarships• For information on the new and highly prestigious

Headmaster's Foundation Scholarship please contactthe Admissions Office.

• Candidates who show sufficient potential or arerecommended by their current Head are invited to sitAcademic Scholarship exams.

• Candidates sit papers in a variety of subjects dependingon age; past papers are available on request.

• Candidates may also be interviewed by the Headmasteras part of the selection process.

Music, Sport, Art, Drama and Design and Technology Scholarships• Pupils require confidential references from relevant

teachers or coaches.• Applicants are asked to demonstrate their ability

through performance or portfolio as relevant; furtherdetails of the requirements are available from theAdmissions Office.

• Candidates are also interviewed by the relevant Head of Department as part of the selection process.

Jubilee Scholarships• These awards are worth up to 25% of the fees. Pupils

entered for any scholarship category will automaticallybe considered for the Jubilee Scholarship.

• Jubilee Scholarships may be awarded for outstandingtalent, or for a combination of talents that enable thecandidate to make a significant all-round contributionto school life at Culford.

• At the Senior School Jubilee Scholarships are reservedfor boarding pupils only and are worth up to 25% ofthe boarding fees.

Swimming Scholarships• Successful swimming scholars will receive a year round

programme which typically includes:– Squad sessions with Club Performance Coaches and

under the direction of Head Coach– Fitness programme– Participation in a full competitive gala programme– Goal setting and performance profiling– Sports psychology as part of the Sports Scholarship

Programme

• Scholarships are open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18of County, Regional or National standard andapplications are considered throughout the year.

Tennis Scholarships• The tennis programme is available at an extra cost and

successful tennis scholars will receive a year roundtraining programme which will typically include:– squad sessions with the High Performance Coach – dedicated fitness programme– tournament visits– annual tour– video analysis– goal setting and reporting

• Scholarships and Exhibitions are open to boys and girls aged 10 to 18 of County, Regional or Nationalstandard and applications are considered throughoutthe year.

For more information please contact theAdmissions Office

Scholarships and Exhibitions – a summary

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Bursaries are available to assist children to attendCulford who might not otherwise be able to afford totake up a place, or help pupils who already attend the school to remain here. Bursaries are awarded privatelyand exist to help those in financial need. A bursaryapplication may also be made to augment the value of aScholarship or Exhibition and is means-tested.

Bursaries are provided from income, endowments andgifts and as such are a limited resource. If you wish toapply to the school for financial support you will need tocomplete a Financial Circumstances Form; offers of supportmade in this way are reviewed every year and financialcircumstances paperwork must be completed annually.

The bursary application process is entirely confidentialand forms may be downloaded from the web site orrequested from the Admissions Office or Finance Office.

Applications are assessed by the Finance Director anddiscussed only with the Headmaster and the BursaryCommittee.

Bursaries are not offered below the age of 11, except topupils already in the School whose parents meet financialhardship.

The official closing date for completed bursaryapplications to be received is the same as the date of theCulford Entrance Examinations each year. Decisions willbe notified to parents together with results of theentrance exams. Late applications are acceptable,however parents may be required to accept or decline aplace at Culford before the result of any bursaryapplication is known. For this reason early applicationsare encouraged.

For more information about Scholarships andBursaries, please contact the Admissions Officeon +44 (0)1284 385308 or the FinanceDepartment on +44 (0)1284 385340.

Financial assistance (Bursaries)

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Hockey Scholarships• Hockey scholars will receive a year round training

programme which includes:– competitive indoor and outdoor fixtures throughout

the autumn and spring terms– specific skills and team training at least three times a

week– one-on-one coaching sessions – video and match analysis– a hockey specific fitness development programme to

be used throughout the school year which includesstrength, conditioning and SAQ training

– Sports psychology sessions as part of the SportsScholarship Programme

• Scholarship applicants should be of Regional or County level and above and aged 13+. Pupils under 13showing significant potential are encouraged to applyfor a Jubilee Scholarship.

Rugby Scholarships• Rugby scholars will receive a year round training

programme which includes: – specific skills and team training three times a week – coaching linked to local clubs and County rugby

structures– strength and conditioning training– competitive autumn and spring team fixtures– goal setting and performance profiling

• Scholarship applicants should be of Regional or Countylevel and seeking entry at 13+, 14+ or 16+. Pupilsunder 13 showing significant potential are encouragedto apply for a Jubilee Scholarship.

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Pre-Prep School

Statement of fees 2013/14

Culford School Nursery

Time Cost

Mornings (including lunch) 8.30am - 1.10pm £26.50 per session

Afternoons 1.10pm - 3.40pm £13.50 per session

Full Days (including lunch and tea) 8.30am - 3.40pm £40.00 per day

Rising 3s 8.30am - 1.10pm £20.00 per session (no minimum number of sessions required) 1.10pm - 3.40pm £20.00 per session

Occasional after school care (including tea) 4.00pm - 6.00pm £7.00 per hour

Pre-booked after school care (including tea) 4.00pm - 6.00pm £5.50 per hour

Full time week (booked a term in advance) £200.00 per week

Full time week (not booked a term in advance) £240.00 per week

After School ActivitiesA variety of after school activities are offered and currently include: country dancing, choir, art, gardening and sportsclubs. Parents are advised of additional termly charges per activity and asked to sign up for their children’s chosenactivities at the start of each term.

NEW Loyalty Funding SchemeCulford School Nursery offers the very best educational start with fees inclusive of a wide range of extras includingballet, swimming, PE, French and Forest school lessons. We also offer Tiny Tots tennis, soft play sessions and operate avibrant Toddler group. Culford School Nursery is an integral part of the Pre-Prep School and the links between themensures a seamless transition into the Reception class at age 4-5. Culford offers a loyalty funding scheme; for details ofhow it might apply to your individual circumstances, please contact the Admissions office.

Age on NC* Fees per Fees perYear Group 1 Sep 13 Year Group Term Annum

Reception (PPR) 4 Reception £2,745 £8,235

PP1 5 Yr 1 £2,875 £8,625

PP2 6 Yr 2 £3,015 £9,045

A normal school year consists of 34 weeks across three terms. Fieldgate Holiday Club is available during half terms andschool holidays, facilitating 48 weeks per year wraparound care. More details about the Holiday Club may be found atwww.culford.co.uk/Pre-Prep School /Fieldgate Holiday Club.

Children can arrive from 8.00am if required. Fees start at £66.50 for a minimum of three sessions per week per term.A mix of morning and afternoon sessions is possible. Additional sessions are as follows:

*National Curriculum

Age on NC* Termly Fees Termly Fees Annual Fees Annual FeesYear Group 1 Sep 13 Year Group Day Boarding Day Boarding

Lower First 7 Yr 3 £3,880 £6,480 £10,140 £19,440

Upper First 8 Yr 4 £3,880 £6,480 £10,140 £19,440

Lower Second 9 Yr 5 £3,880 £6,600 £11,640 £19,800

Upper Second 10 Yr 6 £3,880 £6,600 £11,640 £19,800

Lower Third 11 Yr 7 £4,535 £6,815 £13,605 £20,445

Upper Third 12 Yr 8 £4,535 £6,815 £13,605 £20,445

International Boarding Lower First – Upper First: £6,640 £19,920

International Boarding Lower Second – Upper Second: £6,800 £20,400

International Boarding Lower Third – Upper Third: £6,985 £20,955

Prep School

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Part Boarding: Pupils at the Prep School may elect to part-board for two or three nights per week. This is an annualcommitment, subject to one term’s notice and is subject to availability.

Occasional Boarding: Pupils at the Prep School may elect to board on an occasional basis up to 10 nights each term,subject to availability. Beds are allocated on a first come first served basis at a charge of £47 per night.

*National Curriculum

Age on NC* Termly Fees Termly Fees Annual Fees Annual FeesYear Group 1 Sep 13 Year Group Day Boarding Day Boarding

Fourth Form 13 Yr 9 £5,665 £8,500 £16,995 £25,500

Lower Fifth 14 Yr 10 £5,665 £8,500 £16,995 £25,500

Upper Fifth 15 Yr 11 £5,665 £8,500 £16,995 £25,500

Lower Sixth 16 Yr 12 £5,665 £8,500 £16,995 £25,500

Upper Sixth 17 Yr 13 £5,665 £8,500 £16,995 £25,500

International Boarding £9,085 £27,255

Senior School

Occasional BoardingPupils at the Senior School may elect to board on an occasional basis up to 10 nights each term, subject to availability.Beds are allocated on a first come first served basis. Charges are as follows: Fourth Form to Upper Fifth £53 per night Sixth Form £63 per night

*National Curriculum

2 Nights Termly Fee 3 Nights Termly Fee

Lower and Upper First (Years 3 and 4) £4,655 £5,075

Lower and Upper Second (Years 5 and 6) £5,075 £5,275

Lower and Upper Third (Years 7 and 8) £5,695 £6,080

Prep School (Part Boarding)

Extended Day 5.30pm - 6.00pm £4 per day

Extended Day, Supper & Prep 5.30pm - 7.00pm £8 per day

Extended Day, Supper, Prep & Boarding Activity 5.30pm - 8.00pm £12 per day

Home Boarding

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Learning Development£26 for an individual 40 minute lesson. Sharedlessons are charged proportionately.

English as an Additional Language £26 for an individual 40 minute lesson. Grouplessons are charged at £8.50 per 40 minutes.Supported reading is charged at £12.50 per hour.

Prep School Dance LessonsBy arrangement with the dance teacher.

Drama/Music Lessons£21 per 30 minute lesson.

Discounts for SiblingsFor families with 3 or more children attending Culfordsimultaneously, discounts are attracted as follows:

3rd Child 10% 4th Child 20% 5th Child 35%Triplets 10% per child

Sibling discount does not apply to the third child ifthat child is in Culford School Nursery; thesediscounts start from PPR (Reception).

Payment of FeesA non-refundable registration fee of £75 per pupilis payable prior to assessments/entranceexaminations.

An acceptance fee of £150 (Nursery), £300 (day),£500 (UK boarder) and £750 (internationalboarder) per pupil, is payable with the acceptanceform. These sums are retained and contributed tothe School’s Bursaries Fund.

For non EU residents, excluding HM Forces, one fullterm’s fees are to be paid in addition to the firstterm’s fees. This payment is held on deposit and willbe refunded against the final term’s fees.

Fees include tuition, meals, standard textbooks andteaching resources. Fees do not include optional subjectsand examination entry fees.

Fees are payable on or before the first day of term.

Payment by direct debit is available over a tenmonth period August-May. It is also possible toarrange a lump sum advance payment of fees.Please contact the Finance Department for moreinformation on +44 (0)1284 385345.

ExtrasCulford attempts to keep any extra charges as lowas possible. Pupils will, however, be billed for suchitems as:

• Non-transferable academic texts

• School trips and visits

• Boarders outings

• House social events

Any parents concerned to limit such charges shoulddiscuss the matter with their child’s Housemaster orHousemistress.

Pupil LaptopsAll Senior School pupils are required to have alaptop that has to be ordered through the School.The Director of ICT will provide relevantspecifications on request and a detailed leafletabout Culford’s Laptop Scheme is available fromthe Admissions Office; parents are required topurchase machines through the school to ensurecompatibility and to benefit from on-site softwaresupport, repairs and group purchase rates.

UniformA complete uniform list is sent to parents inadvance of a pupil’s first term and may also bedownloaded from www.culford.co.uk underInformation for Parents. New uniform may bebought from the school shop Aubyn Davies, Bury StEdmunds Tel: 01284 754276. A Nearly New Shop isalso available; please telephone the AdmissionsOffice on 01284 385308 for details.

Standard Terms andConditionsA full copy of the Standard Terms and Conditionswill be provided to prospective parents at the timewhen a formal offer of a place is made. If youwould like a copy in advance please contact theAdmissions Office on +44 (0)1284 385308 ordownload a copy from the school website under theInformation for Parents section.

Optional subjects and payments

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GovernorsThe Rt Hon Viscount Chelsea Patron

Prof R Swanston Hon DSc FRICS FCMI Chairman

Air Cdre S Abbott CBE MPhil BA

N J Bristow FCA

Mrs Joanne M Anderton BA

A P Crane BSc CEng FIET

J M Hammond MA

T C Matthews BSc FRICS

S Pott FRICS, FRAgS, FInstCPD, FRAU

P Smith MA(Cantab) and MEd

Mrs E Taylor Clerk to the Governors

Headmaster and Administration OfficesJ F Johnson-Munday MA MBA Headmaster

Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Deputy HeadJ Williams BA Deputy HeadD Watkin BEd Assistant Head

Headmaster’s Office

Mrs C A Gordon Headmaster’s PAMiss S Hadgraft Headmaster's Assistant PA

Admissions & Marketing Offices

D Watkin BEd Admissions & Marketing DirectorMrs S A Grimes BA Admissions & Marketing ManagerMrs K M Tompkinson RegistrarMs S Facer Marketing ManagerMrs E Hooper BA Marketing Assistant

Foundation Office

Mrs J Johnson-Munday LLB Foundation DirectorMrs S Salisbury Foundation ManagerJ A Humphries BA OC Liaison OfficerMrs K Perry Alumni Database ManagerMrs J Glover Foundation Assistant

School Office

Mrs S Tilly Senior SecretaryMrs R Dawson School Secretary Miss D Lockley/Ms G Rynsard School Receptionists

Finance & Operations Department

Mrs E Boardley FCCA BA Finance DirectorC J G Muir BA BSc MRICS Operations DirectorJ Hayward Finance AssistantMrs S Tyler Payroll AdministratorMrs J Waters BA MAAT Billing AdministratorC Hunt Facilities Manager

ICT Services

J Tyler BSc MA Director of ICTG Baalham ICT Services & Database ManagerL New ICT Services Network TechnicianA Sochon ICT Services Technician

The Revd Canon G ThompsonMrs Clare Wight FCIPD

K R Willimott

Any communications to Governors should be addressed c/o Mrs E Taylor, Clerk to the Governors, Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX or email: elaine.taylor@culford.co.uk

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ART

Mrs B A Hunt BA Head of DepartmentL Hoggar BA

BUSINESS STUDIES AND ECONOMICS

D Tomalin BSc MA PGCE Head of DepartmentS Arbuthnot MSc Housemaster (Edwards)

CLASSICS

T Walsh MPhil Head of Department

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

I C Devlin BEd Head of DepartmentMiss J Cooke BA

EAL

Mrs H Baker BSc Head of EALMrs C Byrne MA

ENGLISH

Dr J M Byrne MA PhD Head of DepartmentMrs A Glassbrook BA Assistant Head of DepartmentMrs C Byrne MA

J Williams BA

DRAMA

Miss M Kane BA Director of Drama

GEOGRAPHY

M H Barber MA Head of DepartmentMiss H Mayhew BSc

HISTORY

P M Jones MA Head of DepartmentG E Draper BA Outdoor PursuitsMrs J Kaye MSc Econ Housemistress (Jocelyn)

MATHEMATICS

N J Tully BSc Head of DepartmentR J Hamilton BSc BA Assistant Head of DepartmentP Massey BA Assistant Housemaster (Edwards)G Reynolds BEng Housemaster (Cornwallis)J Veitch BA

MODERN LANGUAGES

A R Deane BA Head of DepartmentMs C Alfaro BA Head of SpanishMs J Loco BA

MUSIC

P R Burge BMus Director of MusicD Bolton Dip Mus Head of Brass & WindMrs S Morbey GLCM ARCM Head of StringsJ D Recknell Head of Keyboard

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Mrs K Kemp BEd Head of PE and GamesMrs E Long Athletics and Cross CountryA H Marsh Cert Ed Cricket and Boys’ HockeyD Hall Director of Tennis

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Revd Dr A G Palmer MTh PhD Head of DepartmentRevd S Battersby BTh Chaplain

SCIENCEChemistry

Dr A J Hubbard BSc PhD Head of ScienceMrs S L Antonietti BSc

PhysicsJ Bauer BA MSc Head of DepartmentJ Christopher BSc

J Fox BSc

BiologyA P Fisk MSc Head of DepartmentMs R Ainscough BSc MBA

Dr J Guntrip BSc PhD Deputy Head

PsychologyDr A Butler BSc PhD Head of Psychology

LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Mrs B Murray TTHD Dip SpLD Head of Learning Developmentand Housemistress (Fitzgerald)

Mrs J Cope BA Cert SpLD

Miss R Stevens Dip SpLD

LIBRARY

Mrs L Martin MA MCLIP LibrarianMrs L S Robinson Archivist

Members of Common Room by Department

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Prep SchoolM Schofield BEd HeadmasterMiss J Hatton BEd Deputy Head and Head of GeographyN Hopton MA MEd Director of Studies P Harrison BEd Head of Mathematics

& Assistant Director of StudiesMrs S Ahrens MA Form TeacherMrs K Allum BEd Learning DevelopmentMrs C Alston BA Head of HistoryMrs C Blake BEd Learning DevelopmentMrs T Black LibrarianM Bolton BSc Director of Sport and ActivitiesMiss P Buis BSc Science Teacher and Co-ordinator of EALMrs A Bunting BA Form TeacherMrs S Burrell BA Form TeacherMrs S Combes Music TeacherM Copping BSc PE & Games, Assistant Housemaster (Cadogan)Mrs C Currie BSc Science Technician and Activities AdministrationMrs C Dunnell Paley BA Head of EnglishMrs S Guntrip BSc Form TeacherJ Herd BA Mathematics, Housemaster CadoganMrs E Herd BA Houseparent and Teaching AssistantA Hynes BA Head of PSHCE and ICTMrs J Nuttall MatronMrs D Hollins BA Head of FrenchMiss S Smith MA Head of ClassicsMiss S Smye BA Form TeacherMs T Stinson BSc Head of Science and Co-ordinator of Outdoor LearningM Thompson BA HistoryMrs E Veitch BEd Form Teacher and Activity Houses Co-ordinatorMrs P Weyers BMus Director of MusicMrs H Whiter BA Head of Art/DT

Headmaster’s OfficeMiss L Holden Headmaster’s SecretaryMrs S Kent SecretaryMrs K Rennison Secretary

Pre-Prep SchoolMrs S Preston BA HeadmistressMrs E Grey DPP Nursery ManagerMrs M Anderson Teaching AssistantMiss L Bance PP2 Class TeacherMrs M Bainbridge Teaching Assistant and Holiday Club ManagerMrs C Rossiter BEd Senior Teacher and PP1 Class TeacherMiss K Harrison BEd PPR Class TeacherMrs A McKenzie TFL Dip French French TeacherMrs A Morrell BEd PP2 Class TeacherMrs D Rampling Teaching AssistantMrs R Ratcliffe BEd Learning DevelopmentMrs N Rodwell BTEC Teaching AssistantMrs J Suckling PPR TeacherMiss K Trow BTEC Level 3 Forest Teacher, Teaching Assistant and Holiday Club ManagerMiss S Widger BSc Senior Teacher and PP2 Class Teacher

School OfficeMrs J Spraggs Headmistress’ SecretaryMrs E McNeil Secretary

Medical CentreMrs E Deane Medical Centre ManagerMs Mandy Chipping Healthcare AssistantMrs H Hodgkins Resident Nurse

Day pupils bus service 2013/14

The school presently provides a day pupil bus service

along the following routes on Mondays through to

Fridays and Saturday mornings:

Route A Cambridge, Newmarket (Bedford Lodge

Hotel), Kentford (The Bell/The Cock),

Higham (Old Station forecourt),

Tuddenham, Culford School

Route B Kedington, Highpoint, Wickhambrook,

Chedburgh, Chevington, Horringer,

Culford School

Route C Lawshall, Hartest, Brockley Green,

Whepstead, Horringer (Sharpes Lane),

Westley, Bury St Edmunds (Opposite turning

into B&Q), Bury St Edmunds (Swan Surgery,

Northgate Street) Culford School

Route D Sudbury, Cockfield, Long Melford, Bridge

Street, Bradfield Combust, Cockfield (Cross

Green), Bury St Edmunds (Theatre Royal),

Bury St Edmunds (Fornham Road – opposite

Tesco entrance), Culford School

Route E Ipswich (ASDA, White House Industrial

Estate), Stowmarket (Tesco, Cedar Park),

Wetherden, Beyton, Thurston, Great Barton

(Livermere Road), Culford School

Additional routes may be added subject to sufficient

demand. Any parent wishing to use this service should

contact Janine Waters on 01284 385345. Routes are

confirmed and places allocated in August of each year.

If you are applying for a place at Culford in July/August

or making a late application for entry at any other time

during the academic year, please telephone to check

availability of places on your route.

Routes are subject to change depending on demand.

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Culford prospectus documents describe the broadprinciples on which the School is presently run.Although the information in this booklet is believed to be correct at the time of printing, it does not formpart of any binding agreement between parents andthe School and may be subject to change.

© Culford School

CULFORD SCHOOL BURY ST EDMUNDS SUFFOLK IP28 6TX Tel: +44 (0)1284 385308 Email: admissions@culford.co.uk www.culford.co.uk

How to find usBY ROAD

From the A14 (London/Cambridge/Ipswich)

Exit the A14 at junction 42 (Bury St Edmunds West) and at theroundabout take the exit signposted BrandonB1106 (RAF Honington). Continue along TutHill past Bury St Edmunds Golf Club on theright until the double mini roundabout. Gostraight over into Fornham All Saintsvillage, past the Church and the SuffolkGolf Club, and continue until theroundabout. Take the first exitsignposted Culford and Brandon B1106.Continue along this road until you reachCulford village. The entrance to the School willbe seen on the left hand side.

From Norwich on the A11

Travelling south on the A11from Norwich, take theB1106 just south ofThetford signpostedBury St Edmunds.Culford is in 6 miles.Culford School is in thecentre of the village. �

BY AIRCulford is 45 minutes from Stansted andapproximately 2 hours from Heathrow andGatwick.

BY RAILThere are good rail links from Heathrow andGatwick airports to London; from LondonLiverpool Street travel direct to Bury StEdmunds or change at Ipswich for localservices.

SATELLITE NAVIGATION

When using SATNAV please use thepostcode IP28 6TX and input "viaFornham All Saints", otherwise you maybe directed to the rear entrance toCulford Park, instead of the mainentrance.