Opened in 1887 the school stands near the top of Westwood Hill. Approximately 710 girls, aged 4-18, attend. Excellent facilities are available including 6 science laboratories, a design technology centre, good audio and visual facilities, computer networks, Sports Hall, all weather pitch, theatre facilities and a Sixth form centre. The Performing Arts Centre was opened in 1997. The Senior School stands in 6 acres of ground and sports include hockey, rounders, athletics, tennis, netball and basketball. Gymnastics, dance and fencing are particular strengths. Squash, badminton, swimming and a multi gym are also available.
Curriculum - A full range of academic studies is offered in both arts and sciences. Languages include Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German. Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Pure Mathematics with Statistics and Mechanics, Pure and Further Mathematics as separate subjects and Information Technology. Creative and practical studies include Design and Food Technology, Art and Ceramics, Music, Drama, and PE. Humanities include History, Geography, Religious Studies, and Classical Civilization. Other subject options in the 6th Form are Economics, and Government and Politics, Sociology, Theatre Studies and Business Studies. A free choice of subjects is possible, in the third year for GCSE and the fifth year for A levels, under the guidance of the Form Tutors and Headmistress. Preparation is given for University Entrance. Most pupils proceed to Universities after Advanced level.
Fees include books, stationery and materials, choral and orchestral music, PE and swimming. Optional instrumental, archery, fencing and club gymnastics lessons are extra.
