Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school in Shiplake, by the River Thames, just outside Henley-on-Thames, England for kids aged 11-18.
Facilities
In addition to housing first-class Music, Art and Learning Development Departments, the building contains a contemporary Thinking Space.There is also a Lecture Theatre with tiered seating for up to 140 people, providing a superb venue for many events such as meetings, recitals, performances and presentations.
The College also boasts a range of excellent sporting facilities, allowing pupils to enjoy representing their school and further enhancing Shiplake’s proud sporting reputation. There are three large sports fields on-site providing a number of high quality pitches for all outdoor sports. A modern cricket pavilion overlooks the front field and a large, multi-purpose sports centre lies at the heart of the College. There is also an all-weather Astroturf pitch on-site which is a popular recreational area for pupils at lunchtimes and after-school.
Features
Things to note
Sport is a central part of Shiplake life. Lush, expansive grounds provide a perfect setting for sports fixtures throughout the year, while thriving Boat Club enjoys easy access to very own stretch of the River Thames.
Music plays a very important part in life at Shiplake College. They are proud to offer ‘music for all’.
In addition to an excellent academic department offering pupils the opportunity to study Drama at GCSE and A Level, there are a range of additional opportunities for passionate young performers to explore and experiment with the subject beyond the constraints of the curriculum.
Outdoor education was introduced as a permanent feature of the school curriculum in September 2014. The main activities included in the programme are archery, canoeing, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking and sailing.
As part of the diverse co-curricular enrichment programme at Shiplake, pupils have the opportunity to join a number of clubs and societies to further stimulate their individual interests or explore something new. There are a wide variety of groups available, many of which run during our dedicated co-curricular activities sessions on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Other clubs meet at lunchtimes or after College to avoid a conflict of interest with other academic and co-curricular commitments.
The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at Shiplake comprises all three service sections; Army, Navy and Royal Air Force.
The Rowing Camp has been running since 2015 and proves hugely popular every year catering for over 50 students per week and giving access to Shiplake College’s enviable fleet of boats, brand new boathouse and own very experienced and professional coaches.
Day: £6,950 per term (includes £625 of lunch and supper charges)
Overnight Stay: £66
Scholarships
Scholarships and exhibitions are merit-based awards designed to reward excellence and celebrate and nurture exceptional talent. Scholarships are offered to pupils who demonstrate outstanding academic ability or excellence in a major co-curricular domain. The scholars are identified around school by scholars’ badges and will receive additional enhancement and enrichment opportunities in their field of scholarship, such as trips, speakers and access to competitions. Scholars usually enjoy a nominal 10% fee discount while exhibitions receive 5% off fees. Exceptional Year 12 rowing and academic scholars may receive discounts of between 10% and 50%. Parents of scholars who anticipate that they will experience difficulty in meeting the balance of the tuition fees are encouraged to simultaneously apply for a means-tested bursary after registering their child. Scholarships are also available to internal candidates moving into Years 9 and 12, and Shiplake pupils considering applying should discuss this with the appropriate head of department for advice and endorsement and they will also review a pupil’s behaviour record when considering them for an award. If you require further information please contact the Admissions team on 0118 940 5221.
3.46 miles
