Tettenhall College
Tettenhall College is a co-ed boarding and day school in West, Midlands, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1863. Boarding fees are £11,740 - £16,665 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 10 - 18
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Tettenhall College
The story, ethos and character of Tettenhall College.
- Setting
- Village
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Chris Mc Allister
A thriving day/boarding co-ed school, ages 2 to 18 years. Wonderful campus and superb facilities in the heart of our local community. Our aim is to develop the gifts and talents of each child within the classroom and beyond. Nurturing confident learners who are ambitious for themselves while being attentive to the needs of others is a cornerstone of our philosophy.
We believe the best education is a personalised one that gives every child the opportunity to explore their creativity, participate in their community, build their character and achieve their true potential. We are ambitious, not only for our students to achieve the highest academic standards, but to be the best versions of themselves possible.
We foster leadership and teamwork as it is key to realising potential and aspirations.
We successfully combine traditional and contemporary. We have historic buildings and modern, hi-tech facilities. The family atmosphere provides a welcoming environment for international pupils, which really is a home from home. Our boarders live as part of a true family community where they are happy, safe and cared for.
2 hours from London and easy reach of Birmingham International Airport. What the school is known for? Top exam results and in top 1% nationally for last two years for added value. Small class sizes and excellent pastoral care. In 2021 our A Level students secured 58% A*- A, 85% A*-B and 97% A*-C.
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Academics at Tettenhall College
What pupils study at Tettenhall College — and where it takes them.
they would like to study in greater depth over the next two years. All pupils follow a core curriculum including GCSE courses in English, English Literature or EAL, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics or combined science. Unless receiving academic , pupils study one , and all pupils choose 3 subject options.
The academic work in Years 10 and 11 is balanced by a programme of games, PSHE and extra-curricular activities during the extended school day. International 1 Year iGCSE Programme Preparing students for Sixth Form and beyond in one academic year.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Students at Tettenhall College achieved the strongest set of examination results in more than a decade at both GCSE and A Level. We are proud of the consistently high levels of academic achievement.
Each year, Tettenhall College students progress on to some of the best universities, both in the UK and internationally. Many of our pupils go to their first-choice university, many of which were Russell Group universities.
Some recent destinations include: University of Birmingham - Aerospace Engineering University of Exeter - Data Science University of Edinburgh - Interior Design University of Manchester - English Literature and French University of Leeds - Geography Queen's University, Belfast - Medicine University of Cardiff - Biomedical Science University of Stirling - History Aston University - Law New York University, Abu Dhabi - Economics Glion Institute of Education, Switzerland - Hospitality Management University of Groningen, Netherlands - Physics
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Tettenhall College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Tettenhall College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Boarding at Tettenhall provides a welcoming environment which enables us to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. We aim to expand individual horizons and offer cultural diversity. Within the two Boarding Houses we have a Housemaster and Housemistress and resident house tutors.
Nursing staff are available 24 hours per day and all boarders are registered with a local doctor. For many pupils their housemaster or housemistress becomes a surrogate parent, they can be assured that there is always someone to talk to, share their concerns with and celebrate successes with.
A genuine home away from home
Our two boarding houses, School House and Thorneycroft House have relaxed, friendly atmospheres where boarders truly feel at ease. Both houses are located within the School's grounds, and our beautiful 33-acre site provides a safe environment to explore, play games and relax.
There is space for you to do schoolwork, and you are welcome to personalise your room with belongings from home. Our approach to boarding here at Tettenhall College is extremely flexible, with weekly and flexi-boarding options available in addition to full time boarding.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Tettenhall College admissions
How children join Tettenhall College, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school Click here to access our online application form: Online application form Application procedure and entrance tests Applications should be made by submitting a Registration Form and latest school report to the admissions team.
Pupils will also be asked to take an online test and attend a video interview with a member of the admissions team Click here to access our international admissions English levels required for entry to the school A pupil's level of English will be assessed by an entrance test and online interview to determine if it's at a sufficient level for the course they are applying for.
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Tettenhall College fees & funding
What Tettenhall College costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Tettenhall College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Tettenhall College against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Tettenhall College location & travel
Where Tettenhall College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8QX, England Airport transfer We have a dedicated transport team who are happy to arrange collections from all major English airports. Many students arrive into London Heathrow, which is around 2 hours 10 minutes direct drive to the school.
Manchester Airport is around 1 hour 10 minutes, and Birmingham International Airport is around 35 minutes. Where possible we try to collect of students arriving at a similar time together, to ensure costs are kept as low as possible. Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1902 751119 Website https://www.
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