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Blundell's Preparatory School, Tiverton

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Blundell's Preparatory School details

Address:
Blundell's Preparatory School
Blundell's Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4NA
Telephone:
01884 252393
Fax:
01884 232333
Email:
prep@blundells.org
Website:
www.blundells.org/ prep/default.htm
Authority:
Devon
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
2-11
Number of students:
260
Affiliation:
IAPS
Last inspection:
November 2001. Read the full inspection report.

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ISC accredited

General information

Headteacher: Nick Folland, appointed in September 2001.

Staff: 32 (men 12, women 20).

Background: The school has an excellent reputation for providing the essentials. Sound academic standards are based on providing the core subjects of mathematics, English and science taught to an extremely high standard. In addition to this there is the bonus of a wide range of supplementary subjects, well taught by specialist teachers. Drama lessons and as part of the many extra-curricular activities offered. Its sports department has an enviable reputation of producing good all round sporting pupils, as well as nurturing and extending those with talent. The school is fortunate to possess purpose-built science and technology suites and has its own dedicated music and drama facility. It also has full use of Blundell?s excellent sporting facilities. Blundell's Preparatory School places great emphasis on children being happy, secure and confident, thus offering individuals every opportunity to achieve their full potential. Holistic. Plenty of opportunity and breadth. A family based, friendly school catering for a broad range of pupil and setting good academic standards access this range.

Approach to discipline: The school's approach to discipline is firm but fair.

Uniform: Grey with a hint of purple which is strictly enforced.

Special needs: One-to-one mathematics and English support.

Inspection: November 2001: 'St. Aubyn?s Preparatory School has become successfully established with a distinctive identity on its new site and provides a majority of good teaching for its pupils; the new day centre provides very good care for children. However, some shortcomings in staff training and the use of assessment limits the breadth of pupils? learning.'

Secondary schools: Blundell's School (32 pupils).

Boys' age range: 2 to 11.

Girls' age range: 2 to 11.

Before-school care: 08.10-08.40.

After-school care: 15.40-17.40.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Character, interests, circumstances.

Selection procedures: English, mathematics, NFER, discussion and tour.

Day pupils: 260.

Weekly boarders: 0.

Full boarders: 0.

Average class size (Year 5): 18.

Subjects taught at seven: 15.

Subjects taught at 11: 15.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Specialist teachers used: Yes from 7 to 11 years all subjects.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: Food technology, study skills, drama.

Sports offered: Rugby, cricket, football, athletics, hockey, netball, rounders, swimming, squash, tennis, table tennis, fencing, judo, golf, volley ball.

On-site sports facilities: All on-site except golf (local club).

Off-site sports facilities: Golf course, local swimming pool, leisure complex, local rugby, football, tennis and cricket clubs.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 80%.

Daily act of collective worship?: Y.

Pupils sit SATs?: N.

Common entrance?: Y.

Percentage admitted to senior schools on reduced fees: 13%.

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