ACS Cobham International School A GSG School
- ACS Cobham International School
Portsmouth Road
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 1BL - Head: Simon Leyshon
- T 01932 867251
- F 01932 869789
- E [email protected]
- W www.acs-schools.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 18.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 1,360; sixth formers: 316
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: Day £7,750 - £27,110; Boarding £38,810 - £46,930 pa
- Open days: Contact the school for an appointment at your convenience.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
A truly international school - 72 different nationalities represented and a multitude of different languages spoken. If you are looking for a large, lively, essentially American school with a multitude of opportunities and facilities to die for, or if you are in transition round the world, then this could be perfect for your child. Shy, retiring children might just get a bit lost, but then again the holistic approach could also help them. We were fascinated by the…
Meet ACS Cobham International School at the Independent Schools Show 2018, Stand 606
What the school says...
ACS Cobham is an international school (for day and boarding) located on the outskirts of London in Surrey set on 128 acres . Our bus service covers a wide area up to central London. ACS Cobham offers a broad based curriculum leading to completion of the high school diploma and the IB Diploma or AP programme. Please visit our website www.acs-schools.com for complete information on our school, including pictures, videos, virtual tours, details on curriculum, exam results and university placement. Applications to the school can be made on-line via the website. ...Read more
What the parents say...
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Curricula
International Baccalaureate: diploma - the diploma is the familiar A-level equivalent.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Interim Headmaster
Simon Leyshon is holding the reins until a new head is appointed. He joined the school in 2017 as deputy head. His degrees include a masters in education and a postgrad certificate in management. His senior leadership posts over 16 years have included two headships and he is an ISI inspector. A keen sportsman who can coach a variety of sports. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, walking, the theatre and painting.
Academic matters
Non-selective so a real mix of ability throughout. A truly international school - 72 different nationalities represented and a multitude of different languages spoken.
In the early childhood years pre-schoolers are prepared gently for the future. They build their social skills and interact with each other, developing their language and communication abilities through play. With such...
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Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
School's description of their SEN provision:
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | Y |
| 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 | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
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Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School, Hampstead | 2018 | 1 |
| The Mall School | 2018 | 1 |
| Thomas's Fulham | 2016 | 1 |
| Twickenham Preparatory School | 2017 | 1 |
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