Tormead School sets out to combine high academic standards with a wide extra-curricular programme. Girls are encouraged to aim high and to involve themselves in a range of activities. The emphasis is on enabling each individual to realize her full potential but we also place much importance on the ability to co-operate effectively and enthusiastically with others. Through the House system, as prefects and in numerous other situations, girls have opportunities for developing skills of organisation and leadership.
The curriculum provides a full range of traditional subjects. Computer facilities are excellent and all the girls have lessons in IT and design technology. Work experience is arranged for senior girls and there are links with local and national firms through Industry days, Young Enterprise companies and the Neighbourhood Engineers scheme. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and, more recently, the Access scheme are both extremely popular and through them girls become involved in the local community. Exchange visits with schools in Europe and North America are a regular part of our programme.
The expertise of a stable and committed staff generates high academic standards; we expect our girls to achieve eight or nine A-C grades at GCSE. The sixth-form is thriving and the majority of the girls go on to university. We are active and highly successful in sport, drama, public speaking and music. Entry is by examination and there are Scholarships at both 11+ and Sixth Form entry, in addition to Exhibitions and Music Awards.
Please contact us if you wish to know more. We will be pleased to show you around and give you the opportunity to see the school in action.
Telephone: 01483 575101
The school is a registered educational charity no 312657.
