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Rugby School 拉格比学校
Website www.rugbyschool.net
• CO-ED, 11–18 Day, 13–18 Boarding
• Pupils 793, Upper sixth 171
• Termly fees £4600 (Day), £7250 (Boarding), £5900 (Day boarding)
• HMC
• Enquiries application to the Registrar
What it’s like
Founded in 1567, it moved in 1750 to an old manor house on the site of the
present School House. By the end of the 18th century it was established as a
major independent boarding school. Dr Arnold became Head in 1828 and added much
to its fame. Substantial growth in the 19th century led to the addition of many
of the buildings which give the school its distinctive character. 20th-century
development includes the multi-media language laboratory, design centre with a
TV/media studio and a theatre. There are also fine gardens, 80 acres of playing
fields, plus the amenities of Rugby town on the doorstep. A traditional school,
but also warm, friendly and extremely open. It became fully co-educational in
1993 after accepting girls into the sixth form for a number of years. It is a C
of E foundation and religious education is compulsory in the Lower School as is
some worship (for other faiths too). A large and very well-qualified staff
allows a staff:pupil ratio of about 1:9. Academically, it is a high-powered
school and examination results are excellent. The music, drama, media and art
departments are tremendously strong. All pupils have some involvement in music
and virtually everyone is engaged in dramatic presentations at some time or
another. It is renowned for its achievements in sports and games of which a
great variety is available and with many representatives at county and
international level. A large number of clubs and societies (including the Tawney
Society, a noted academic society for visiting speakers on political, historical
and cultural topics). There is a large voluntary CCF contingent and a
considerable commitment to local community services.
School profile
Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18, 793 pupils, 133 day (73 boys, 60 girls),
660 boarding (375 boys, 285 girls). Junior house for day pupils from age 11.
Senior school 13–18; 772 pupils.
Entrance: Main entry ages 13 and 16. Common Entrance used; scholarship
exam and/or interviews for entry to sixth form. No special skills or religious
requirements. Some state school entry into junior day house (plus few into sixth
form). Recruits from nation-wide range of prep schools.
Scholarships, bursaries & extras Generous number of scholarships
including music, art, design, sport; value at least 10% of fees (can be
augmented to 100% of fees on means-tested basis). Foundationerships for day
pupils, 16 major (full fees) and 28 minor (half fees) at any one time. Parents
expected to buy textbooks; clothes and music lessons also extra.
Parents are largely professional; others in industry, finance,
commerce or the services. 20+% live within 30 miles; approx 12% live overseas;
remainder widely spread over British Isles.
Head & staff
Head Master: Patrick Derham, in post from 2001. Educated at Pangbourne
and Cambridge University (history). Previously Headmaster of Solihull,
Housemaster and Head of History at Radley.
Teaching staff: 93 full time, 38 part time (including musicians). Annual
turnover 5%. Average age 34.
Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 131 pupils in Year 11: 94% gained at least grade C in 8+
subjects. Average GCSE score 67 (65 over 5 years).
A-levels: 171 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper
sixth formers 400.
University & college entrance 99% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on
to a degree course, 12% to Oxbridge. 6% took courses in medicine, dentistry &
veterinary science, 18% in science & engineering, 60% in humanities & social
sciences, 16% in art, design, drama and music. Others typically go on to music
school or into the Forces.
Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 24 GCSE subjects, 33 AS-level, 30
A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4–5 subjects at AS-level, 3–4 at
A-level; general studies is not taken. 20% take science A-levels; 51%
arts/humanities; 29% both.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Qualified teachers for dyslexia give regular lessons.
Languages: French, German, Russian, Greek, Latin and Spanish offered to
GCSE and A-level; Italian, Welsh to GCSE and business level; also Japanese.
Talks from MEPs and other distinguished European visitors.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons a week) and across
the curriculum (all subjects encourage the active use of IT skills). All pupils
have laptops, networked and with access to e-mail and internet.
The arts
Music: 40% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can
be taken. Numerous musical groups including chapel choir, symphony orchestra,
sinfonia, brass and chamber ensembles and swing band. Computerised
composing/recording studios.
Drama & dance: Both offered. Many pupils are involved in school
productions and the majority in house/other productions.
Art & design: Both offered. Typically 62 pupils take art AS and A-level.
Photography A-level offered.
Sport & activities
Sport: Options include rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, tennis,
netball, swimming and most other sports. Substantial county representation in
various sports.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award. CCF and community service optional. Up to 15 clubs, eg Tawney Society
(politics and current affairs), debating, chess, history, astronomy, Temple
(philosophy & religion).
School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects (The Levée) and heads of
school – appointed by Head Master; head of house, house prefects – appointed by
housemaster/mistress. No school council but Levée takes some decisions.
Religion: Compulsory 10-minute chapel 3 times/week; compulsory Sunday
services each term. Other faiths visit their churches on Sundays.
Social: Musical co-operation including the Sinfonia orchestra with other
local schools; weekly concert party performs locally. Trips abroad include 2 ski
trips, several sports and art trips, various expeditions (eg USA, Galapagos,
Hindu Kush) and exchanges (Vienna, Madrid, France, Ecuador). All meals in house
dining halls; lunch formal. Regular dances. School shops. No tobacco; sixth-form
bar 2 nights/week (2–3 drinks limit); 18-year-olds may visit designated pubs
with permission.
Discipline Structured system of sanctions, covering everything from
poor work to drugs.
Boarding Year 11 and sixth formers have own study bedroom, others in
dormitories of 3–5; most pupils also have a study. Houses of approximately 55,
are main social unit. Resident qualified medical staff. Pupils can provide and
cook own snacks, 3 termly exeats (1 week, 2 weekends), unlimited Sundays after
Chapel/Forum. Visits to restricted area of local town allowed after lunch each
day.
Alumni association is run by Mr Nick Hills, Vivarium Cottage, 28b
Hillmorton Road, Rugby CV22 5AA.
Former pupils Lord King and Lord Lang (ex-MPs); A N Wilson and Salman
Rushdie (novelists); Marmaduke Hussey (former Chairman of BBC Governors); David
Croft (TV scriptwriter); Sir Ewen Fergusson (former UK Ambassador, Paris);
Robert Hardy, Francesca Hunt (actors); Sir Campbell Adamson (former Director of
the CBI); Chris Brasher; Zia Mahmood (World Bridge Champion); Andrew Rawnsley,
Richard Addis, Tim Butcher and Isabel Wolff (journalists); Alison Campbell (1st
female RAF fast jet pilot).
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