Peter Symonds' College is a co-educational sixth form college with 1900 full-time students. The transition from a boys' grammar school to sixth form college was completed in the summer of 1974. The original grammar school was named after the founder of Christes Hospitall from which foundation the school emerged, moving to its present site in 1897.
The College is Open Access. It is open to students of 16+ who want to make the most of their varied and differing ambitions and abilities.
Courses include an extensive range of GCE Advanced subjects, a limited number of GCSEs, GNVQ Advanced and Intermediate courses, and continuing learning opportunities. Boarding places are available in School House and Wyke Lodge. A new house is planned for September 1998.
No specific qualifications are required for entry to the College as such. However, individual courses may have specific entry criteria. When considering a student's application for the college we pay particular attention to school record, performance to date and future intentions. We want to agree a suitable course of studies with each individual. We are oversubscribed. Please apply early.
Approximately three fifths of a student's timetable at Peter Symonds' is likely to consist of work on EXAMINED COURSES but the proportion varies according to the combination of subjects selected. The remaining time is divided between:-
NON-EXAMINED OPPORTUNITIES - The college places strong emphasis on opportunities for sport, creative arts and general studies, offering a choice from over 50 options.
TUTORIAL WORK - Each student's progress is carefully watched over by a personal tutor.
INDEPENDENT STUDY - Good study and Information Technology facilities are available for students in the Northbrook Building and the IT Centre.
