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Every child is unique, each possessing hidden talents which wait like treasure longing to be unearthed. At Bede's, we foster a community of discovery that encourages every individual to find and develop these passions, seek new horizons, develop lasting friendships and achieve their potential. Bede’s Senior School is an independent HMC day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13-18. Located in the rural Sussex village of Upper Dicker just outside the South Downs National Park, the School currently educates 760 pupils, 300 of whom board in our five boarding houses. With a holistic philosophy that puts the individual first and gives equal priority to academic, co-curricular, and pastoral aspects of life, Bede’s is an unashamedly modern school that steadfastly refuses to top-slice its intake, believing instead that it can draw the academic potential from all children. The School believes in discovering the talents of every pupil and in enabling each individual to succeed in every aspect of their education, placing creativity, passion, and individuality at the heart of school life. At Bede's, we foster a community of discovery that encourages every individual to find and develop these passions, seek new horizons, develop lasting friendships and achieve their potential. By presenting our pupils with the prospect of innovation, exploration, and experimentation, all the while championing choice at every turn, we imbue each Bedian with the confidence to say that they excel at those things which they value most. We are also, significantly, firm believers that if children are happy during their time in school then their happiness will inform their successes – so much so that every teacher and pupil at Bede’s is united by the idea that if we support one another and work hard then we can all exceed every expectation. We aim to be the Educational Trust of choice for parents seeking an outstanding all-around education for their children. Mission Statement We aim to be the Educational Trust of choice for parents seeking an outstanding all-round education for their children, maximizing academic outcomes about ability, becoming the market leader in adding value and building on our existing strengths of pastoral excellence, a strong artistic tradition, and outstanding sporting provision, augmented by our warm and caring community. Educational StrategyOur Vision: We believe in putting the interests of our pupils first. This strategy has at its core three objectives, which underpin our educational philosophy. The overall strategy for the Trust supports these core aims to enable us to continue delivering an exceptional and unique educational experience. Our Objectives In Every Bedian: Develop wisdom and integrity Promote courage and compassion Cultivate ambition and curiosity Our Approach Seek every available opportunity to support, guide, and inspire our pupils to be passionate, curious, independent, happy, and ambitious, both for themselves and for others, inside and outside of the classroom. Progress and promote each child’s unique talents through personalized, high-quality academic, creative, co-curricular, and sporting programs. Value the contribution of every individual so that they are recognized and celebrated, and in doing so ensure that every Bedian can contribute to the collective successes both of our school and the outside world. View full school

St Bede'S College was established in the year 2003. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 630103 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2012. It is located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh and is currently being managed by the St Bede'S Educational Society, Himachal Pradesh. It is presently under the principal -administration of SR MELBA RODRIGUES. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent View full school

When people first visit the College they are struck by the purposeful diligence the pupil's exhibit and the tangible warm, family atmosphere. The way the pupils and staff interact confirms that this is a friendly place to learn where every pupil is known, valued, and achieves beyond their potential. All pupils enter successfully into the rich foundation of the College and all enjoy being fully part of our distinctive, vibrant community. Academic excellence and instilling values are the two well-known hallmarks of St. Bede’s College. We place equal importance on the three pillars of academia, sport, and the creative and performing arts delivering a truly holistic and universal education. At St. Bede’s, the small but important things do matter. Getting along in harmony with all members of the school community, making genuine friendships, respecting one another, showing good manners, and developing the attributes of a successful learner are inculcated in all pupils. A leading HMC Catholic Independent School with Christian values at the heart is a happy and fulfilling place to be. St. Bede’s College is a unique and sensational place to develop a life-long love of learning that prepares our pupils for the world’s top universities and the 21st-century workplace. Above all, we enable all our pupils to be the very best version of themselves, to become people for others, and to fully understand what it means to positively contribute to the society in which they will live. Last summer we achieved a record number of top grades at A-Level and the best GCSE results for five years: 48% of all grades were A* – A. The Prep part of the College is purpose-built and enjoys excellent facilities which enhance both the curriculum and the co-curricular life of the school. Each classroom is well resourced and includes computers and an interactive whiteboard. In addition, we have a Prep ICT suite with newly updated computers for group and individual work. Our fiction and non-fiction libraries are well stocked with a wide range of reading materials easily accessed by all pupils. Peripatetic music tutors utilize our practice rooms for personalized instrumental and vocal tuition. At the heart of our Prep School lies our Chapel, a place of worship, spirituality, and peace. Our pupils regularly visit the Chapel to attend Masses, assemblies, and liturgical prayer services. The Prep is situated on the College campus, allowing pupils to access a wide range of specialist facilities. These include the Sports Hall, Academic Hall, Dining Halls, Design and Technology Workshop, ICT Suites, Science Laboratories, Drama Studio, Sports Grounds, and floodlit all-weather AstroTurf pitch. The pupils in the Senior part of the College enjoy a new purpose-built Library equipped with a new ICT suite where pupils can study before and after school. The College appreciates the use of the stunning Vaughan Building, purchased in 1876 which provides a backdrop for the rest of the College. The facilities which provide for an excellent education span 3 sites. Recently there has been a major redevelopment of the Sixth Form. There is now a devoted study area with computer and wi-fi access throughout. Annexed to this is a Careers and UCAS resource center, where Mrs. Lockett (Head of Upper Sixth) can be found before school, at lunchtime, and in her free periods to help students with their university applications. Mrs. Gallagher (Head of Sixth Form) and Mr. Gallagher (Head of Lower Sixth) are also based adjacent to the Sixth Form study area. The Sixth Form now has a new cafeteria, The Hive, which is open throughout the school day and where students can purchase a wide range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. The remainder of the Common Room has also been refurbished and is now a highly attractive space for the students to study, eat and socialize. Perhaps most significantly, the Sixth Form Common Room has been renamed. It is now the Father Bernard Jackson Sixth Form Centre, in recognition of the long and loyal service given to the College by Father Jackson. Father Jackson was himself a pupil at St Bede’s in the 1920s. In 1938, after his ordination in Rome, he returned and remained in a variety of capacities for a further 67 years. In total, he spent 74 years of his life at St Bede’s College – more than any other individual in its history. We are very proud of the Sixth Form for many different reasons. We are proud of the results our students achieve, we are proud of the top universities they go on to attend and we are proud of the role models they become. Sixth Form students are encouraged to play an active part in the wider life of the school taking advantage of a broad range of enrichment activities including enrichment days, sport, music, and drama. Students are also expected to contribute to the wider community through our many charitable affiliations and assuming roles of responsibility within the school. Our academic results place St Bede’s Sixth Form as one of the highest performing schools in the North West and we continually enjoy success at leading national and international universities. View full school

We are first and foremost a Catholic school an extension of home and parish. Christ is at the center of all that we do. We are proud of our Catholic Faith, which is taught and ‘lived out’ at our school. The Gospel teachings are explored throughout our day, and time is made to talk with God. People are ‘key’ to our hopes. We value their diversity. We aim to ensure that each person in our school moves forward in their development as a whole person, made in the image of Christ. We want our ‘people’, big or small, to grow in their love of God and one another. This is evident in our prayerful worship and joyful celebration of the liturgy. The curriculum is rich and varied. We look to develop everyone’s knowledge, understanding, and skills. We strive for high standards of learning and achievement: we aim for all children to reach their potential. We are open with children and parents about the progress that is being made the cornerstone of our efforts must be high-caliber teaching. We will invest in each person’s future. Our school is a disciplined and caring environment where each individual has the right to feel valued for the person they are, and the person they will become. We are a Catholic school. Christ is placed lovingly at the center of our day. Guided by The Holy Spirit, we encourage our people to ‘Shine like a lantern, in the presence of the Lord.’We invest heavily in the training of our staff, who we believe possess the skills and enthusiasm to meet the needs of our learners: lessons are fun and engaging, with a keen insistence that all children, whatever their starting point, will make good progress. The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that each school plans for its pupils. Every school must follow the National Curriculum but the National Curriculum forms only one part of the school curriculum for the education of every child it is organized based on twelve subjects, classified as core and other foundation subjects. We will develop pupils’ spoken language, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Fluency in the English language is an essential foundation for success in all subjects. A high-quality education in English will teach pupils to write and speak fluently so they can communicate their ideas and emotions and through their reading and listening, others can communicate with them. Through reading in particular, pupils have a chance to develop culturally, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and spiritually. The main aim of the National Curriculum is to promote high standards of literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the written and spoken word and to develop their love of literature through reading for enjoyment. View full school

The White House Preparatory School has been established as a leading Independent Co-Educational Day Preparatory School for almost thirty years. We cater to children from two and a half to eleven years old, and we are lucky to teach small classes of happy children in a beautiful Cubitt-designed Victorian villa in Clapham Park, situated, five minutes from Clapham Common, amid a vibrant community. In keeping with our ethos of bringing out the best in every child, we keep the school small and personal. Our class sizes average sixteen pupils and we make sure that every child from the beginning of their time with us feels valued and cared for with a special part to play in the everyday life of the school. We are a close-knit community with strong ties to our children’s families and believe that there is more to education than simple academics, although we excel in this area as well. We manage to teach in a non-pressured, happy way, encouraging a love of learning and bringing out the many facets of our pupils’ personalities. Our children enjoy a vibrant, broad curriculum that stimulates, challenges, and excites. Our children are happy pupils, as we believe that they learn more and give more if they are in a nurturing place that they love. We offer excellent pastoral support, encourage manners, and respect for one another. To truly educate we celebrate the creative, the physical, and the spiritual to create a rounded individual. We cherish childhood in all its forms, and we encourage gentleness, kindness, and humility. Traditional values have been shown to hold great sway in the workplace, and we foster them in our boys and girls. Individuality, so often absent in schools these days, lost in a chase for targets and exam successes, is actively encouraged, and we manage to combine this with the academic success which is intrinsic to modern life today. We are very proud of The White House pupils who leave us at the age of eleven for a variety of prestigious London Day Schools they stand out from their peers. Confident but without arrogance, self-assured but not pushy, with a strong moral compass and unbounded enthusiasm. The children we educate are our best advertisement. The White House is a special place that brings our pupils back for visits years after they have left. The White House Preparatory School ensures children achieve high academic results whilst continuing to remember the importance of being child-centered. We encourage happiness, reward hard work, acknowledge and praise children for both personal and academic achievements. View full school