Churcher's College A GSG School
- Churcher's College
Ramshill
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU31 4AS - Head: Mr Simon Williams
- T 01730 263033
- F 01730 231437
- E enquiries@churcherscollege.com
- W www.churcherscollege.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hampshire
- Pupils: 1,291; sixth formers: 324
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £13,335 - £19,950 pa (last updated on 16/06/2024)
- Open days: Please check school website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
‘Pace and breadth’ mark the school out, according to staff. Parents do indeed see it as the pacey option in the area. Nobody says ‘hothouse’ except in wanting to dispel that reputation, and we agree that Churcher’s is not one. Careful selection means that most here can keep up – the right school for a confident, able child – but they’re not...
What the school says...
Churcher’s College is an independent day school for girls and boys aged 3-18, recognised as one of the most accomplished schools in the country. Churcher’s aims to fully develop the academic, creative and sporting talents of the pupils, all within the context of social awareness, preparing them for their futures and ready to succeed in life. Just one hour from London, Churcher’s is located in leafy Hampshire, bordering Surrey and West Sussex. The junior school and nursery pupils are in Liphook and the senior school is in nearby Petersfield, both offering expansive on-site playing fields and unrivalled facilities. ...Read more
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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2004, Simon Williams BSc. Grew up in north Wales but boarded at Kingswood School in Bath; then Durham (biology) and PGCE at Cambridge. Cut classroom teeth at KCS, Wimbledon; head of science at Newcastle-under-Lyme School and then deputy at Warwick School. Moved his young family to Petersfield when the Churcher’s job came up because he thought the school would be a lovely place for his kids. All three of them have now flown the nest, but Mr Williams is still going strong and has now lived in Hampshire longer than anywhere else.
Hands-on head. Refs the rugby, umpires the hockey, interviews the applicants, every single one. Teaches study skills to year 7s. As a result, Mr Williams ‘knows absolutely everything that’s going on, good and bad’, say his staff. Prizegiving,...
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Subject results
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Special Education Needs
We offer a broad and challenging curriculum that enables pupils to achieve their potential in all areas, and caters for their individual abilities, needs and interests. Our Learning Enrichment Department in the Junior School recognises individuality and supports pupils, parents and staff by offering children differentiated support and specialist learning provision as required; all children are given opportunities to become independent learners through reinforcement and stretched to maximise achievement and reach their personal best. Similarly, at the Senior School, alongside an emphasis on differentiation in the classroom, there is a range of additional provision for those at either end of the academic spectrum. For those who have specific learning difficulties, along with individualised educational plans for support in the classroom, there are individual lessons available from the Curriculum Support Department to improve, for example, literacy and study skills. In addition there are a number of programmes providing group support outside the classroom; for example, Springboard for pupils who need a boost to academic self-confidence; lunch-time activities such as spelling club and handwriting club; and workshops on anxiety and keeping positive in exams. For those at the other end of the academic spectrum there is provision for the gifted and talented within our Elite Performer Programme.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
|
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgeborough School | 2024 | 3 | ||
| Highfield and Brookham School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Oakwood School | 2024 | 13 | ||
| South Farnham School | 2024 | 9 | ||
| St Hilary's School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| The Pilgrims' School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Music Scholarship |
| Westbourne House School | 2024 | 1 |
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