Denstone College
Denstone College is a girls boarding and day school in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, educating pupils aged 4 - 18 and founded in 1873. Boarding fees are £13,488 - £15,949 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Girls boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Denstone College
The story, ethos and character of Denstone College.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Miss Lotte Tulloch
About: Denstone College Contact Favourite Address Denstone College Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 5HNEngland Contact Info Website https://www. denstonecollege. org/ Email admissions@denstonecollege. net Telephone +44 (0)1889 590484 Virtual tour https://www.
denstonecollege. org/admissions/virtual-tour Social The Head Miss Lotte Tulloch Head Tel: +44 (0)1889 590484 admissions@denstonecollege. net View All Staff School history The College, which was founded by Nathaniel Woodard combines its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to education.
Building of the College begun in 1868 and was completed five years later as the flagship independent boarding school of the Midlands.
According to Pevsner, the building is Victorian Gothic "with sweeping composition" and is built on an 'H' principle with longer wings to the back and shorter to the front of school. Denstone began life as a school in 1873, with 46 boarding boys as pupils, organised into eight houses named after benefactors.
Numbers remained small until the First World War, when they swelled to 314. Expansion between the wars was limited although a classroom block opened in 1926. During the Second World War playing fields were ploughed up to provide for vegetable growing.
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Academics at Denstone College
What pupils study at Denstone College — and where it takes them.
Emphasis is placed on the three core subjects of English, mathematics and science, complemented by other academic subjects such as geography, history, Spanish and French. ICT plays an important part in the curriculum. However, we firmly believe that it is essential to develop the whole child, not just academic ability.
Creativity is encouraged through a rich programme of art, music, theatre and dance, whilst physical activity is delivered through our extensive sports programme. Lower School - All pupils in the Junior School attend lessons in: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama, English, French, Geography, History, Computing, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies and Spanish.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Pupils leave us each year prepared for the very best UK and international universities, including Oxford, Cambridge and the Russell Group. Most pupils achieve their first-choice university and typically over 70% of pupils will join Russell Group (RG) or Times Top 20 universities each year.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of Denstone College students opting for degree apprenticeships. This surge can be attributed to the growing recognition and opportunities offered by leading companies.
Recently we had students achieve highly competitive opportunities with organisations such as J. P.
Morgan, Astra Zeneca, and JCB. These businesses are investing in the future by providing practical, hands-on experience that complements academic learning, thereby equipping students with the necessary skills to excel in their respective fields.
Pupils are regularly successful in gaining first choice places on some excellent degree courses, with a good number leaving for Oxbridge and the Russell Group universities. We run a wide range of career experience courses and in-house careers seminars to introduce students to the opportunities open to them, and these are underpinned by the work of the Denstone Association which arranges individual and group contacts with Old Denstonians in a range of professions including medicine, law and engineering.
It also facilitates work experience.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Denstone College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Denstone College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 2, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Our boarding houses (North House, South House, Moss Moor and Hartley House) are all distinct - holding their own identity and pursuing their own objectives to bring the very best to their individual family of boarders. However, the four houses also great emphasis on collaboration, maintaining a strong, diverse community and pursuing the collective and broader aims of Denstone boarding in which we all share a grounding.
Pastoral care and staffing The extended pastoral team comprises of the Deputy Head Pastoral, Deputy Head Pupils, Head of Wellbeing, Heads of House, Heads of School, Head of Boarding, tutors, boarding tutors, our Medical Team and school counsellor, who together create our enabling, supportive ethos.
North House - Senior Boys North House boasts spacious and well-equipped social areas, including two common rooms, an IT work area, lounge, a large kitchen and a bar that is open to both senior boys and girls. We have a number of ensuite rooms, which are complimented by a mezzanine providing access to upstairs study areas.
North House boarders are encouraged to enjoy themselves, work hard and aim high; we want them to embrace all that is on offer inside and outside the classroom, and take full advantage of all the academic, developmental and social extras given by boarding.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Denstone College admissions
How children join Denstone 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 Application procedure and entrance tests A number of overseas pupils join Denstone for their GCSE and A level education or sooner, and we usually encourage applicants to come to us via an education agency based in their home country.
The agency will then administer the application process, as we use?CAT 4?assessments for entry. This makes the whole process easier for overseas families.? Registration & £100 administration fee Provide a copy of the pupil/s most recent school report and passport The Assessment - The Cognitive Abilities Tests (CAT4) are designed to help assess pupils' learning styles and academic potential.
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Denstone College fees & funding
What Denstone 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 Denstone College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Denstone 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.
Denstone College location & travel
Where Denstone College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Denstone College, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HN, England Travel time to London by train Less than 2 hours Telephone +44 (0)1889 590484 Website https://www. denstonecollege. org/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
Birmingham 45 75 2. East Midlands 50 50 3. Manchester 60 80 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Uttoxeter Station 6 15 2. Derby Midland Station 21 40 3. Stoke on Trent Station 21 40 Local accommodation The Duncombe Arms - https://www.
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