Description
Rendcomb College is Independent Secondary school in Not applicable for kids aged 3 to 19 (Gender - 3 to 19 )
At Rendcomb College, pupils are free to be themselves and free to take on big challenges because they know that to 'FAIL' is only the 'First Attempt In Learning.' The mission is to develop thoughtful, adventurous and academically ambitious young people who are life-long learners. They aim to prepare them with the character and skills to succeed in the ever-changing world after school. The pupils have the freedom to experience, explore and enquire about the world around them. They aim to encourage independence and tolerance in a safe, caring community and magnificent natural environment.
Facilities
Nursery
The Nursery at Rendcomb College is bright, spacious and designed specifically to enable the children to experience a wide variety of activities. They fill the rooms with exciting, stimulating equipment which is put in place to enhance all areas of development. The child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence through working in partnership with parents to provide the highest standards of nursery care. The children will experience activities, teachings and excitement, in a secure, happy environment, with the focus strongly on play.The staff work hard daily to ensure that activities are all well-tailored to every individual need for the children in their care, adapting them as necessary. With a high level of adult support and encouragement, the children work and play in small and large groups to enhance their learning experience.
Junior School
At Rendcomb College Junior School, we strive to develop thoughtful, adventurous and academically ambitious young people who are life-long learners. Whether it be supporting them to develop as individuals or offering pupils the freedom to experience the world around them, we are dedicated to shaping young minds that will continue to succeed long after they leave our classrooms. Offering a curriculum that is both creative and challenging, our pupils benefit from highly qualified and experienced teachers and support staff who provide the opportunity to explore, learn and thrive. The Junior School curriculum offers a broad and varied study programme to enable an all-around education in keeping with a common educational, government-approved curriculum. Private junior school pupils benefit from smaller class sizes and a generous teacher-pupil ratio, meaning your child is treated as an individual and is able to progress at a pace that suits them and their development.
Senior School
They are an HMC and IAPS co-educational day and boarding school for children aged from 3 to 18 located within extensive parkland in the picturesque Gloucestershire Cotswolds. Cheltenham and Cirencester are within close proximity and Day pupils commute from the surrounding areas of Gloucester, Swindon, Stroud and Oxford. They educate approximately 400 boys and girls across our Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools. Boarding starts in Year 7 (age 11) and both Boarders and Day pupils share the same Houses enabling strong friendships and comradery to flourish throughout the College.Life at Rendcomb College encourages young people to embrace as many experiences as possible through the holistic approach. We encourage Rendcombians to think independently, to challenge and to engage. They provide breadth in the co-curricular provision, enabling pupils to identify their strengths and aptitudes. Rendcomb provides a pastoral framework that creates physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, preparing pupils for life beyond College, fostering confidence, self-reliance and honesty.
Features
Things to note
ACTIVITIES
Rendcomb Pupils Horse RidingPupils singing in choir robes. They offer an extensive range of activities throughout the Junior and Senior schools which changes termly with over 100 different clubs and activities. Pupils acquire new friendships, gain confidence and new skills as they mix with students outside of their peer and tutor groups.Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and 2 participate in specific activities tailored to their age group. Years 3 to 6 also take part in tailored activities but also have opportunities to join Senior School activities such as College Choir, Orchestra and Clay Pigeon Shooting.
DRAMA
Junior School pupils have weekly drama lessons and the Otters (Nursery to Year 2) perform every year in their Nativity and Easter show. Years 3 to 6 take part in a musical production in the Summer Term. In many cases, pupils are invited to participate in Senior productions. Recent Junior School productions include, The Wizard of Oz, Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies, Porridge, Pirates of the Curry Bean, Rock Bottom and Star Warts.Senior School pupils can take part in two main performances each year which alternate between plays and musicals. Recent productions include One Man, Two Guv’nors, Macbeth, Jerusalem, Footloose, Amadeus, Les Misérables, The Country’s Good , And Then There Were None, The Day Out and The Crucible, They Will Rock You. The Seniors' most recent production was, Skellig.
DANCE
The dance studio at Rendcomb College is located within the school's fabulous performing arts centre, The Griffin Theatre. The studio benefits from a sprung floor, air conditioning, PA system, ballet barres and mirrors.
MUSIC
Rendcomb College’s Music Department is vibrant and varied with many pupils throughout the Junior and Senior Schools taking individual instrumental lessons in addition to their timetabled music lessons.Pupils are encouraged to join the many ensembles and activities on offer which include: College Choir, Junior School Choir and Chamber Choir, Orchestra, Music Theory Club, Ukulele Club, Clarinet Ensemble, Music Tech Club, Rock Band, Jazz Ensemble, Composition Club, regular informal lunchtime concerts and formal termly concerts.With a team of dedicated musicians on the staff, pupils may have one to one tuition in almost every instrument and style, helping to build skills that will enrich lives and potentially fuel a desire for a future career in music.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
11.64 miles
