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Wrekin College 里京中学,里京学院， Wellington, Telford, Shropshire TF1 3BG
Tel: 01952 240131 Fax: 01952 415068

• CO-ED, 11–18, Day & Boarding
• Pupils 450, Upper sixth 70
• Termly fees £3098–£3745 (Day), £5390–£6195 (Boarding)
• HMC, Allied
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

WHAT IT’S LIKE
Founded in 1880 and known as ‘the School in the Garden’. It has a fine campus on an estate of about 100 acres on the edge of the small market town of Wellington, at the foot of the Wrekin hills. The well-designed and attractive buildings include a purpose-built theatre, two sports halls, astroturf pitch and indoor swimming pool. It is a C of E foundation, but worship is inter-denominational and central to school life; the Chapel is the most important classroom. It is a small purposeful school, with a strong sense of community. It has been co-educational for a generation (girls have been admitted since 1977) and is committed to the boarding atmosphere. Class sizes are small and the progress of each individual regarded as paramount. Academic standards are high and examination results good. The music, drama and arts departments are strong and creative, working together on shows, concerts and exhibitions. A wide variety of sport is available and all take part. There is an impressive range of extra-curricular activities including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. There is a strong commitment to local community projects and involvement in local community service.


SCHOOL PROFILE

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 11–18; 450 pupils, 320 day (180 boys, 140 girls), 130 boarding (70 boys, 60 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 20%–25% intakes at 11 and 16.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 14–20 pa scholarships, value 10%–50% fees (4+ at 11, 8+ at 13 and 2+ sixth form). Approx 8 bursaries. Parents not expected to buy textbooks.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Stephen Drew, in post since 1998. Educated at Selhurst High School and Oxford University (history). Previously Headmaster of Kamuzu Academy (Malawi), Deputy Head of Rydal and Housemaster and Head of History at Kingswood.
Teaching staff: 40 full time, 6 part time. Annual turnover 8%. Average age 35.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 78 pupils in upper fifth, of whom 96% gain at least grade C in 5+ subjects. Average GCSE score 57 (56 over 5 years).
A-levels: 70 in upper sixth, who pass an average of 3.1 subjects, with a final point score of 310.

University & college entrance 90% of sixth-form leavers go on to a degree course (20% after a gap year), 5% to Oxbridge. 6% take courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, 26% in science & engineering, 35% in humanities & social sciences, 5% in art and design, 28% to other vocational courses (optometry, nursing, accountancy, journalism, acting, estate management, architecture). Others typically go on to local businesses (often family firms).

Curriculum GCSE, AS and
A-levels: 18 GCSE subjects, 20 AS and A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level; in addition, all take school’s own general studies programme (AS and A-level optional). Key skills compulsory; taught programmes in each subject unless already covered.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Dyslexic unit of three; individual lessons available.
Languages: French and German offered to GCSE and A-level; Spanish and Russian also available. Regular exchanges.
ICT: Taught both across the curriculum and as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons a week Years 7–11); all students take GCSE IT short course. 60 computers for pupil use (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), all networked and with e-mail and internet access; all pupils have e-mail address. Network includes boarding houses.

The arts
Music: Over 40% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 10+ musical groups, including barbershop, string quartet, jazz bands, orchestra.
Drama: Most pupils involved in school and in house/other productions.
Art & design: On average, 40 take GCSE, 12 A-level; design, pottery, textiles and photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Majority take rugby, netball, hockey, athletics, swimming, cricket, rounders, tennis. Optional: Squash, fencing, basketball, badminton, table tennis, gymnastics, horse riding, cycling, self-defence, croquet etc. GCSE and A-level PE may be taken. National netball finalists recently; national schools gymnastics champions; many representatives at county and regional level.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF and community service optional. Over 30 clubs eg debating, conservation, philosophical, Gilbert & Sullivan, jazz, political.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn, suits for sixth-formers.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy and girl, head of house and house prefects – appointed by the Head and housemasters/mistresses, with pupil advice.
Religion: Daily chapel.
Social: Various organised trips abroad each year (eg canoe trip up Moselle, cycling in Holland, skiing, sports tours). Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco allowed; alcohol in supervised sixth-form bar.

Discipline High standards of behaviour and manners are expected. The ethos is one of self-discipline and respect for the community.

Boarding 20% have own study bedroom, 40% share (with one other), 20% in dormitories of 6+. Single-sex houses of 50+. Qualified nurse and doctor available. Central dining room. 2 overnight exeats and half-term. Visits to the local town allowed with permission.

Alumni association is run by M J Joyner, c/o the college.

Former pupils Sir Peter Gadsden (former Lord Mayor of London); Brian Epstein (Beatles manager); Cyril Holmes (Olympic athlete and rugby player); Harry Andrews (actor); Sir Peter Inge (Chief of the Defence Staff); Malcolm Bruce MP; Bob Worman
(TV news).