Is Ardingly College selective?

Ardingly is an academically selective school, but not a ‘hothouse’. Students need to be achieving well and eager to learn and take advantage of all the school has to offer. Although some EAL is offered, international students need to demonstrate a high level of English to be considered.

How many boarders does Ardingly College have?

A typical weekend will see 200 boarders remain on campus. All on-site facilities are at their disposal and, alongside sporting fixtures, there is a full programme of organised activities on both Saturday and Sunday.

Does Ardingly College have Saturday school?

Monday to Friday, the school teaching day runs from 08.20 – 17.30 interspersed with meals, sport and the Enrichment Programme. Weekends follow a more leisurely pace of sports fixtures and activities followed by social events and trips which are open to all students, both day and boarding.

Who owns Ardingly College?

Ardingly College

Ardingly College St. Saviours’s College at Ardingly
Established 1858
Founder Nathaniel Woodard
Chairman of Governors Robert Haynes Brown
Head Master Ben Figgis

What religion is Ardingly College?

the Christian faith
We are a co-educational school in the Woodard Corporation, founded to teach the Christian faith. Our founder, Nathaniel Woodard, had a simple aim: to build schools which were Christian communities.

Are rugby schools mixed?

Rugby School is a public school (English independent boarding school for pupils aged 13–18) in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. Founded in 1567 as a free grammar school for local boys, it is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain. Up to 1667, the school remained in comparative obscurity.

How many students are in Ardingly?

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding & day school which educates over 1000 students. Located in the West Sussex countryside, between London and Brighton, the College nestles in a 230 acre campus comprising The Pre-Prep, The Prep, The Senior School and The Sixth Form.

How many Woodard schools are there?

The corporation owns 21 independent schools and is affiliated with 22 schools, both state, academy and independent. The flagship school of the Woodard Corporation is Lancing College, founded by Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, while the largest school is The Littlehampton Academy, with over 1,500 students.

Does Rugby School have girls?

Although girls are a relatively new addition to Rugby (1976), it would be impossible to imagine the School without their presence now. With the split at almost 50:50, and with a dedicated (and hugely popular) girls’ only sixth form House, Rugby is truly co-educational.

When did rugby schools allow girls?

1975
Towards the end of the 20th century, the boys’ school once favoured by England’s monarchs became thoroughly co-educational. In 1975 three girls were admitted into the sixth form, based in Stanley and eating in Town House.

Where is Ardingly College?

You’ll find Ardingly College on the outskirts of Ardingly village, surrounded by 230 acres of outstanding natural beauty. Ardingly College is situated in an enviable location.

How much does Ardingly school cost per term?

It was originally a boarding school for boys, and became fully co-educational in 1982. For the academic year 2015/16, Ardingly charged day pupils up to £7,710 per term, making it the 29th most expensive Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) day school.

What is Ardingly College’s Masonic Lodge?

The school has its own Masonic lodge, Ardingly College Lodge, which is a member of the Public School Lodges council.

What is the Ardingly College CCF?

The Ardingly College Combined Cadet Force, or CCF, has existed in its various forms since 1902, with the outbreak of the Second Boer War. The Ardingly College CCF is split into six categories. These are Army, Royal Navy]