DENSTONE COLLEGE

Our pupils are organised by School, or age, rather than house, as far as boarding, prep and socialising are concerned. The Junior School houses our youngest pupils, who join us at the age of 11, and remain there until they are ready to enter the fourth form. Our GCSE students can be found in the Middle School, where a more serious, focused atmosphere supports them in their endeavours to produce some of their best work during these academically crucial years. Once in the Sixth Form, students progress to the Senior School where they are able to manage their time in readiness for AS and A2 examinations and where they begin to prepare for university and college life.

It is important to note though, that the House system runs comfortably alongside this structure, with all pupils belonging to one of our six Houses. Pupils compete for their House in a variety of competitions, and also take part in House social events.

Both pupils and parents tell us that this system works well, and recent Yellis

attitudinal research confirms that our pupils are happy at Denstone.

The School operates a number of Policies for the protection of its pupils and staff.

Boarding is central to life at Denstone and the boarders are at the heart of the college, whose presence anchors the social and cultural fabric of the school. The hallmark of boarding is the provision of a safe, caring and friendly environment offering a wealth of opportunity for personal development. The college operates as a small community with all residential staff helping to provide a positive environment for the nurture of individual students. Boarders at Denstone are happy, healthy and trusting of each other and the staff. Relationships are based on openness, trust and respect. Parents are also an integral part of our community and are always welcome to visit and attend the many college functions.