Box Hill School A GSG School Review
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What The Good Schools Guide says..
Informal but not alternative – let’s call it progressive-light. Popular with families who want an independent education and to avoid the Surrey private school rat race, in equal measure. ‘I never wanted my son to feel he wasn’t good enough,’ said a mum who rejected some local blockbusters in favour of Box Hill’s whole-child approach. Small and personal – ‘It means we get more opportunities than we would at a big school,’ enthused our pupil guide. ‘We like the ethos and the morals,’ said a parent. ‘The school gives them a rounded approach to education and to life.' A bit of a mystery parcel locally. Parents we spoke to recalled being puzzled when they first encountered…
Read more- Box Hill School
Mickleham
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6EA - Head: Hayley Robinson - acting headmistress
- T 01372 373382
- F 01372 363942
- E [email protected]
- W www.boxhillschool.com
- Box Hill School is an independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18 in Surrey. Box Hill School day fees are £22,494 and boarding fees are £27,735 - £37,437 pa. Want to know more? Read our unbiased review on Box Hill School here.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 400; sixth formers: 92
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £22,494; Boarding £27,735 - £37,437 pa
- Open days: Tuesday 11th June 6.30 - 8.30pm
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What the school says...
Box Hill School is a co-educational day, weekly and full boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18. We are proud to be a founding member of Round Square, a global network of schools that share a passion for learning through experience and character education. Formed in 1966, it bases its educational philosophy on the teachings of educationalist Kurt Hahn. The Round Square approach doesn’t just focus on what is taught but rather how learning takes place. We follow this philosophy and live by its IDEALS of Internationalism, Democracy, Environmentalism, Adventure, Leadership and Service.
This ethos of holistic education develops life-long skills as well as academic success. We see this in our students as they develop into confident, resilient and well-rounded young men and women.
Excellent pastoral care is intrinsic to everything we do and our commitment to the wellbeing of students is very strong. We offer a vast array of activities which are timetabled into the school day, students can choose from over 50 options each term and are encouraged to try new things.
Our focus is on achieving the best academic outcome for each student and ensuring each student fulfils their full potential. In the sixth form we offer both the A Level and International Baccalaureate programmes. We work closely with our families and provide guidance and support to help with decisions about further education choices. ...Read more
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Other features
International Study Centre - school has a linked, international study centre for overseas students wishing to improve their English.
School associations
Round Square - a network of 40 schools worldwide that share ideals such as internationalism, adventure and service.
Since January 2024, Hayley Robinson PGCE, who arrived at Box Hill as deputy head in September 2023. Previous roles have included deputy head pastoral at the Royal School in Haslemere and head of personalised learning and academic enrichment at Reigate Grammar. She is the first female head of Box Hill.
Box Hill became a member of the HMC in 2023. ‘It provides a wealth of experience and knowledge and an opportunity to learn from other schools,’ says Ms Robinson. ‘Everyone is improving together.’
Main entry points are years 7, 9 and 12. Entrance test results, interview, school report, head’s reference and evidence of other strengths are all considered in the round. Entrants come from a wide range of local schools at 11+ and 13+, but Chinthurst, Aberdour and Danes Hill are almost always in the mix. Lots join...
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Special Education Needs
Box Hill School has a long tradition of supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties. We offer targeted 1:1 tuition on site by withdrawing pupils from lessons on a rotation. Learning support sessions last 55 minutes. Most pupils who receive support attend for one lesson a week with a specialist teacher for literacy, study skills or maths. Zones of regulation and speech and language therapy are also offered. The department comprises a special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCo), a deputy SENCo and five specialist teachers. Our speech and language therapist provides one-to-one therapy and three learning support assistants offer in-class support across the curriculum in Years 7 to 11. The department is located in a quiet area of the school campus. Pupil monitoring and liaison between the specialist teachers and all members of the teaching and pastoral staff provide a relaxed and effective working environment in which pupils are supported to achieve their potential.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | Y |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longacre School | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Parkside School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Twickenham Preparatory School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | Drama Scholarship |
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