What it’s like
Founded in 1843, as a Methodist foundation. Its premises are on a single, semi-rural campus in 30 acres
on the southern outskirts of Taunton. Very pleasant buildings and fine playing fields. It is now fully
co-educational, having first admitted girls in the seventies. The pre-prep and nursery are combined. There has been much development in the last 30 years, including a fine concert/assembly hall, music school, science labs and a performing arts centre. Facilities are good and the school is well positioned for field work and expeditions to Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Quantocks. Examination results are very good.
An exceptionally strong music department; innovative drama and art. There is a good range of games
and sports, with a special emphasis on outdoor pursuits. Many activities and a distinguished record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. The school enjoys vigorous local support.
School profile
Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 3–18; 721 pupils (excluding nursery), 552 day (300 boys, 252 girls), 169 boarding (93 boys, 76 girls). Senior department 11–18, 500 pupils (278 boys, 222 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance or own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). State school entry, 25% main intake, under 10% to sixth form. 60+% of senior intake from own junior school.
Scholarships & bursaries 45 pa scholarships, value up to 50% of fees: 21 academic, 6 drama, 6 sport, 12 music (awarded at 8, 10–13, 16). Some bursaries, based on financial need.
Head & staff
Headmaster: Christopher J Alcock, in post from 2001. Educated at Sevenoaks
School and Durham University (geography). Previously Deputy Head at King Edward’s Witley
and taught at Stamford School and Queen’s College.
Teaching staff: 66 full time, 38 part time
(senior school).
Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 82 pupils in Year 11: 84% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects; 14% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 60 (62 over 5 years).
A-levels: 49 in Year 13: 14% passed in 4 subjects, 76% in 3 subjects. Average tariff points 309.
University & college entrance 94% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (24% after a gap year). 45% took courses in science & engineering, 5% in law, 7% in economics & business, 33% in humanities & social sciences, 2% in art & design, 7% in vocational subjects eg physiotherapy, hotel and catering. Others typically go straight into careers.
Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 22 GCSE and A-level subjects, 24 AS-level (including A-level music).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level. On average 30% took science A-levels; 40% arts/humanities, 30% both. No A-level general studies; key skills not taught.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Specialist help for dyslexics.
Languages: French and Spanish offered at GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges to France and Spain.
ICT: Taught both across the curriculum and as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons/week in Years 7–9 and Year 12); GCSE and A-level offered. 150 computers for pupil use (9 hours a day); network across whole site and internet access in all departments.
The arts
Music: 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 15 musical groups including choir, 2 orchestras, wind band, madrigal group, rhythm & blues band. 3 recent members of National Youth Orchestra, 5 of National Children’s Orchestra.
Drama: Drama offered; GCSE and A-level drama and theatre studies may be taken. Many pupils are involved in school productions; 3 in National Youth Theatre.
Art & design: On average, 25 take GCSE, 5 A-level. Design, pottery, textiles, photography and printmaking also offered.
Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, netball, cricket, badminton, swimming, tennis, rounders, athletics, cross-country, fencing, squash compulsory. GCSE and A-level PE and RLSS exams and CCPR Sports Leaders Course may be taken.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Community service optional. Up to 10 clubs, eg war games, model making, sixth-form society, canoeing.
School life
Uniform: School uniform worn until sixth form.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl, head of house and house prefects – appointed by the Head.
Religion: Part
of a group of Methodist schools.
Social: Organised trips abroad. Pupils allowed to bring own car or
bike to school. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.
Discipline Fines and suspension used. Pupils failing to produce homework are detained to do it.
Boarding Upper sixth have own study bedroom, lower sixth share with 2; 50% are in dormitories of 6+. Houses of 40, same as competitive houses. Resident qualified nurse. Central dining room. Visits to local town allowed for older pupils.
师生比：1:11国际学生比例：1:8本科生数：7,274人 男女比：34:66在校学生数：721研究生数：11,072人
1、斯克兰顿大学（美国斯克兰顿大学，The University of Scranton）连续被《美国新闻与世界报道》为北部十佳研究生学位大学，而其所在区域是这项调查最大也是最具竞争力的区域。
2、毕业生就业率高达95%，毕业生们在毕业六个月内就找到了工作或成功深造。
3、在过去的里，《普林斯顿评论》一直将斯克兰顿大学列入美国最佳大学的行列。同时，大学还被其评选为2015年20大最佳运营大学之一。
护理,职业疗法,工商管理,电气工程,化学科学,经济学,会计学,教育,人类学,电子商务,社会学,工商管理学,国际贸易
斯坦福大学位于美国加州旧金山湾区南部的帕拉阿图市，临近世界著名高科技园区硅谷，苹果、谷歌和惠普等企业的总部就在学校不远处。
为学生们提供学士学位、硕士学位以及博士学位，专业设置广泛，开设的主要专业包括：美洲研究、人类学、亚洲语言、生物科学、化学、古典文学、交流学、比较文学、戏剧、地球科学、亚洲研究、工程、经济学、英语、历史、国际关系、数学、音乐、哲学、心理学、宗教研究、象征系统学、计算机科学、化学工程、土木工程、电气工程、机械工程学、工程物理学、环境工程、生物工程、计算机系统工程 、产品设计、城市研究、建筑设计、数学及计算机科学、航空航天、能源资源工程、管理学与工程、材料科学与工程、生物力学工程、地质工程学与水文学等等
所有的斯坦福一年级生均需留校住宿，他们亦获得未来四年的宿位保证。
当中有89%的本科生获分配校园内的宿位。
根据斯坦福房屋分配办公室提供的资料，校方为这些住宿学生提供了80种的住宿形式，包括宿舍、合作社、联排式住宅、兄弟和姊妹会等。
