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Foremarke Hall, Derby

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Foremarke Hall details

Address:
Foremarke Hall
Milton, Derby, Derbyshire DE65 6EJ
Telephone:
01283 703269
Fax:
01283 701185
Email:
office@foremarke.org.uk
Website:
www.foremarke.org.uk
Authority:
Derby
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
3-13
Number of students:
455
Affiliation:
IAPS
Last inspection:
October 2004. Read the full inspection report.

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ISC accredited

General information

Headteacher: Ian Elliott.

Staff: 40 (men 18, women 22).

Background: Founded as Repton Preparatory in 1940, the school moved to Foremarke Hall in 1947, although it was not renamed Foremarke Hall until 2000. Situated between Derby and Burton-on-Trent and well-served by motorways, trunk roads and airports, this fine Palladian house was built in 1760 and offers 50 acres of playing fields, woodland, and landscaped lake. The school's curriculum aims to 'establish positive attitudes, foster talents and develop a range of skills', and includes French and drama. Every child learns to compose and read music and more than 200 study one or more of a wide range of solo or orchestral instruments. The string orchestra, a brass band and two choirs regularly perform in school and in public. Scholarships are offered to children who show particular promise in music. 'Considerable importance' is attached to technology and all pupils receive timetabled lessons in IT and the use of computers. Sports include swimming, football, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, rounders, tennis, athletics, archery, sailing, canoeing, orienteering and badminton. Pupils are successful in sporting competitions, particularly tennis and hockey. The school has 'strong' community links and its own charity. The Foremarke Trust raises funds for Russian orphans to spend a year with the school. The school values its 'family atmosphere and strong sense of community' and many pupils gain scholarships. The school is a supportive environment in which it seeks to promote a sense of responsibility and discipline, self-motivation, pride in self and work and sound personal organisational skills. Above all, it aims to encourage self-esteem and confidence in an environment which values the contribution of all. Foremarke facilitates the opportunity for all children to develop to their full potential.

Approach to discipline: 'The school believes in a clear framework where expectations of good manners and decent behaviour are addressed at appropriate levels through the year groups. Staff relationships with pupils are crucial to this understanding.'

Uniform: Boys: dark-blue blazer/jumper, grey flannels. Girls: kilt, blue blouse. Uniform regulations are strictly adhered to.

Special needs: Three specialist staff plus two purpose-designed SEN rooms. Two specialist part-time staff teach English as a Foreign Language.

Inspection: October 2004: 'Foremarke Hall, (Repton Preparatory School), provides a secure and supportive community in which pupils feel valued and are very well behaved. Very good teaching throughout the school enables them to make good progress and achieve very good standards. Small class sizes enable the learning needs of individual pupils to be identified and supported. Some aspects of school management are not yet fully effective.'

Secondary schools: Repton School (55 pupils); Oundle School (3 pupils); Shrewsbury School (2 pupils); Denstone College (10 pupils); Rugby School (4 pupils).

Boys' age range: 3 to 13.

Girls' age range: 3 to 13.

Before-school care: From 08.00.

After-school care: Until 18.00.

Percentage admitted according to academic ability: 5%.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: All-round ability and attitude.

Selection procedures: Interview.

Day pupils: 360.

Weekly boarders: 40.

Full boarders: 50.

Average class size (Year 5): 16.

Subjects taught at seven: 14.

Subjects taught at 11: 14.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 39.

Specialist teachers used: From five: music, French and drama. From seven: DT, ICT, and PE. From nine: All subjects.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French and PSHE.

Sports offered: Boys: football, hockey, rugby and cricket. Girls: Hockey, netball and rounders. Both: swimming, athletics, badminton and basketball.

On-site sports facilities: 25m, six lane indoor swimming pool, full-size floodlit Astroturf, large sports hall and many grass pitches.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 60%.

Daily act of collective worship?: Y.

SATs results provided by QCA-approved body?: Y.

Common entrance?: Y.

Percentage admitted to senior schools on reduced fees: 30%.

Major scholarships won: Top scholarship to Repton School 2003-2006 included.

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