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 music school. Facilities are very good.including a purpose-built junior school . It is fully co-educational, girls having been first admitted in 1970. It is a Christian and inter-denominational establishment with high academic stanards and good results. The school has adopted the International Baccalaureate in place of AS and A-levels. 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 and thriving CCF (army and navy sections).
Pupils: Age range 3-18; 450 pupils, 390 day (215 boys, 175 girls), 60 boarding (35 boys, 25 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). No special skills or religious requirements, though college is Christian and inter-denominational. 25% of intake from own junior department.
Headmaster: Jonathan Lee, inpost since 2008.
GCSE: 94% gained at least grade C in 5+ subjects.
83% of sixth form leavers go on to a degree course (5% after a gap year).
GCSE, IB Diploma. 22 GCSE subjects, 20 for IB (including psychology, theatre studies, philosophy, politics). Special provision: Specialist tuition for dyslexia. Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE and IB. Regular visits to France and Germany. Work placements in Europe for students in gap year.
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 and design: On average, 15 take GCSE, 4 A-level. Design, photography also offered. Several pupils go on to art and design courses.
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 sport studies. 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.
Uniform: School uniform worn except in the sixth form, where smart dress required. Houses and 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: Christian, inter-denominational. 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.
Pupils failing to produce homework without satisfactory reason might expect detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises could expect expulsion.
All have own bedroom; occasional boarders share. Single-sex houses, divided by age group. Qualified nurse. Facilities for pupils to have own snacks. Exeats at discretion of house staff. Visits to the local town allowed.
is run by Secretary to the OSA, c/o the college.
Ian Carmichael (actor); Chris Gilbert (cricket); Lucy Clayton (hockey).
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