Admissions to Churcher's College Junior and Senior School
Registration for entry does not guarantee a place as prospective pupils must proceed through the Churcher's College admission procedures which are:
Registration
All candidates are subject to a non-refundable registration fee of £50. This includes the entrance examination fee. No further registration fee is required upon movement from the Junior School to the Senior School.
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Admissions to Churcher's
Junior School
If the child is entering Class 3 or above (age 7+) they will be invited to an assessment morning at the Junior School. Places are offered based on the results of the assessment.
Senior School
1. An Interview with the Headmaster
This is likely to last for a minimum of 15 minutes and will be a general interview at which candidates should be prepared to discuss their hobbies, interest and present school. To faciliate this all candidates are asked to complete the ‘Entry to Churcher’s College’ questionnaire prior to interview.
2. A reference will be requested for each candidate
This is normally from their present school.
3. All candidates are required to take the Churcher's College entrance examination
This is held on the last Saturday in January each year and consists of three papers; Mathematics, English and Verbal Reasoning. Arrangements may be made for the late examination of a candidate or extended time when special circumstances apply. Information regarding the entrance examination is sent to all registered candidates.
4. Offers are sent out within ten working days of the entrance examination
Upon acceptance of a place parents are required to sign a Form of Undertaking and return it with a deposit of £500. This deposit will be refunded after the candidate’s final term at Churcher's College, subject to any outstanding charges but will not be refunded at any other time. The deposit will not be refunded if the place is not taken up. By signing the Form of Undertaking parents are undertaking to ensure that their child: - obeys the rules of Churcher’s College; attends school regularly and is not absent without the prior approval of the Headmaster other than by reason of illness.
Racial and Cultural Ethos
The school is non-denominational by foundation although its ethos is based upon the Christian tradition. The College has a small chapel and an honorary Anglican Chaplain, with any formal services usually following the Anglican pattern.
Teaching of Religious Studies adopts an ecumenical approach and the subject is presented in a non-aggressive fashion. Pupils of all faiths are accepted into the College and in practice have few problems in integrating into morning assemblies or other aspects of corporate College life.
Equal Opportunities
The School is committed to offering equal opportunities to all regardless of sex, religion or cultural background. We are also committed to ensuring equality of access to all school activities and facilities for all pupils regardless of background or sex.
The Senior School Shop
This is located in Old College and is open on Tuesday afternoons during term time between 12.30pm and 4.15pm. All prospective parents are encouraged to take advantage of the uniform ordering system. The order form is available from this website, http://www.churcherscollege.com/parent-information-resource/?Uniform-Shop, from the school office or can be posted to your home address. On receipt of the completed order form and remittance, the order will be made up for collection. Payment may be made by cash or cheque only. Credit card facilities are not available.
School Lunches
Pupils taking lunch are charged in advance for the term at the rate currently applicable.
Music Lessons
Notice of the withdrawal of a pupil from private lessons must be given to the Director of Music in writing by the last day of the previous term.
Other Extras
If applicable, these are charged in arrears and detailed on the termly account.
Family Discounts
Brothers and sisters who are Churcher’s College pupils at the same time, and for whom the full standard fees are payable, qualify for a 10% discount on the second and any subsequent child’s fee.
Damage to School Property
Where damage is caused to School property through a pupil’s negligence or wanton act, the full cost of the repair or replacement will be charged to individual accounts.
Insurance of Fees
So long as a child’s name remains on the nominal roll, the full fees are payable whether the pupil is in attendance or not and the Governors cannot consider application for the remission of fees in case of absence. Parents may wish to consider taking out insurance against absence through illness. Details of a School Fees Protection Scheme are available on request.
Insurance of Pupils Personal Effects
It is the parental responsibility to insure against the loss of personal effects.
Insurance Against Accidents
The School only accepts responsibility for accidents where the School is held liable in law for negligence. Details of an approved Personal Accident Scheme will be sent to parents prior to the pupil’s first term.
