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Emanuel School 伊曼纽尔中学,伊曼纽尔学校 Battersea Rise, Wandsworth, London SW11 1SH
Website: www.emanuel.org.uk
• CO-ED, 10–19, Day
• Pupils 692, Upper sixth 58
• Termly fees £3387
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Headmistress

What it’s like
Founded in Westminster in 1594 by Lady Dacre, it moved to Wandsworth in 1883 where it occupies a 10-acre site next to Wandsworth Common, just off the south circular and a few minutes’ walk from Clapham Junction. There are many fine trees, lawns and big playing fields and a boat house at Barnes Bridge. The main building is a handsome example of mid-Victorian architecture. Recent developments include a computer centre, sixth-form centre, music centre, sports hall, refectory and refurbished science laboratories; facilities are good. The school is inter-denominational and ecumenical; worship in the Anglican tradition is encouraged. Originally a boys’ school, it is now co-educational; girls have been admitted since 1994. Academic standards are high and examination results good. The music department is strong and there is considerable strength in drama and art. The DT centre is a very active and successful part of school life. A wide range of sports and games are played to high standards, especially rowing (it has produced 5 Olympic oarsmen and over 50 international ‘vests’). There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Scheme. Much use is made of London’s cultural amenities.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 10–19; 692 day pupils (498 boys, 194 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 10, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). Music, art and sport skills looked for; no religious requirements. 75% of main intake from state schools (plus 50% new entrants to sixth form). Feeder schools include Newton Prep, Oakfield, Honeywell, All Saints Putney, Bishop Gilpin.

Scholarships & bursaries Up to 15 pa scholarships, value £300–50% of fees pa: 10 academic, 2 art, 2 music (most at 11, also at other ages including 13 and 16). 7 bursaries.

Head & staff
Head: Mark Hanley-Browne, appointed 2004. Educated at Oxford University (biological sciences). Previously Deputy Headmaster at Highgate and Head of Careers and Higher Education at Charterhouse.
Teaching staff: 68 full time, 2 part time. Annual turnover 8%. Average age 33.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 110 pupils in Year 11: 86% gained at least grade C in 8 + subjects, 5% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 53 (55 over 5 years).
A-levels: 76 in upper sixth: 7% passed in 4+ subjects; 79% in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 284.

University & college entrance 90% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course, 5% to Oxbridge. 10% take courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 50% in science & engineering, 35% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in art & design.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 26 GCSE subjects (including Greek), 26 AS-level, 24 A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at A-level; AS and A-level general studies additional options. 52% take science A-levels; 36% arts/humanities; 12% both. Key skills not examined.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Sympathetic approach to dyslexia with limited individual help by specialist teacher.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Regular exchanges (France, Germany and Spain).
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week) and across the curriculum. 90 computers for pupil use (open all day), all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Some 6–7 musical groups including orchestral, choral, chamber, jazz, pop. Regular concerts outside school – at hospitals, V&A and Royal Institution.
Drama: Theatre studies offered. Many pupils are involved in junior school productions, some in senior.
Art & design: On average, 40 take GCSE, 15 AS/A-level. Design, pottery, photography also offered; sculpture a particular strength.

Sport & activities
Sport: Choice from rugby, hockey, soccer, rowing, swimming, tennis, athletics, netball or cricket compulsory. Optional: gymnastics, water polo, table tennis, fives, badminton, basketball, climbing. Sixth form only: golf, squash. GCSE and A-level sports studies may be taken. International oarsman each year; county cricket and rugby players; Great Britain junior table tennis champion.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg Christian Union, chess, computers, electronics, French, art, pottery, scrabble, travel groups.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn; dress code in the sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head of school, head of house and house prefects, appointed by Head after consultation with staff.
Religion: Pupils attend assembly/chapel (can be exempt from chapel if parents wish); communion services.
Social: 3–4 pa trips abroad; exchange with French, German and Spanish schools. Pupils allowed to bring own bike to school. Meals self-service. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect reprimand or detention; other offences might involve detention on Saturday morning, suspension or expulsion in the most extreme cases.

Former pupils Stuart Surridge (cricketer); Michael Aspel (TV presenter); Leslie Henson (actor); Sir Denis Noble FRS; N F Simpson (dramatist); Peter Goddard FRS; Colin Chambers (literacy adviser to the RSC); Clive Wilmer (poet); Steve Gooch (playwright); Kevin Jackson (writer, broadcaster); Naveen Andrews (film actor); Tim Berners-Lee (World-Wide Web).