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Princethorpe College

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Co-educationalDay boardingAges 11-18Independent930 pupils

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Academics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-Level

Subjects

PianoChurch organGuitarFluteOboeClarinetBassoonSaxophoneTrumpetCornetFrench hornTromboneTubaViolinViolaCelloDouble bass

Entrance requirements

Year 7–10: Entrance Examination (mainly in Year 6). Sixth Form: minimum six GCSEs at grades 9–5 including at least three grade 6s; normally grade 6 or above in subjects to be studied at A-level; informal interview for external candidates.

Life & activities

Arts

Music (instrumental lessons)Drama (LAMDA)

Extra-curricular

Duke of Edinburgh's AwardCo-curricular activitiesPrep (homework club)PTA eventsSummer FestSports DayHouse Bake OffCareers Fair

Boarding & pastoral

Boarding type: Day

Dining: Lunch via pre-payment biometric system operated by caterers.

Pastoral care: The College places great emphasis on pastoral care; all pupils receive necessary support, encouragement and motivation. Described as central to the school's ethos, with a strong 'spirit of family'.

Latest inspection

Fully meets requirements (ISI inspection, 2013)