Stanborough School, Watford
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Stanborough School is an independent
day and boarding Christian
school in Watford
, Hertfordshire
in the United Kingdom
. It is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church
.
students was completed in 1991. Stanborough school is set in over 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of parkland, located 30 minutes from London
.
Boarders have access to all communal facilities, including the school library. Each boarder is provided with a laptop and wireless internet; server access is available throughout the boarding school. Boarders can communicate with their family and friends via e-mail. The recreation room has a pool table and computer games equipment. There are additional computers in the study room. Boarders share the main school cafeteria for their main meals. Under the school policy the main meals are strictly vegetarian. However, in the recreational lounge is a mini kitchen where boarders can prepare their own meals and snacks. Not all the boarders are vegetarian.
The school grounds are over 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) and they are utilised by the students in sporting and relaxation activities. The boarders have access to the school gymnasium.
The local amenities include the Medical Centre and the supermarkets, which are within walking distance.
, India
and Romania
. There are a wide range of clubs as well as a fine choir
and ensemble. Peripatetic teachers offer tuition in a wide range of instruments. Some pupils in years 7 to 9 participate in drama and choir, with performances throughout the year and a major International Arts Festival held in the summer term. All pupils are placed in one of three Houses.
Between 2003 and 2007, the average GCSE
result was 77%.
Between 2006 - 2007, 89% of Stanborough's Key Stage 3
pupils achieved a level 6 in SATS. Stanborough School is a mixed ability school with a high international enrolment.
Most pupils move on to university
upon completion of Advanced Level
s. Stanborough School offers students the chance to gain International Baccalaureate Diplomas, as an alternative for students in place of the usual Advanced Level
qualification that is sat at this level.
A member of staff meets with parents when representing the international school during visits to Hong Kong.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
day and boarding Christian
Christian school
A Christian school is a school run on Christian principles or by a Christian organization.The nature of Christian schools varies enormously from country to country, according to the religious, educational, and political cultures...
school in Watford
Watford
Watford is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated northwest of central London and within the bounds of the M25 motorway. The borough is separated from Greater London to the south by the urbanised parish of Watford Rural in the Three Rivers District.Watford was created as an urban...
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. It is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
.
History
Stanborough School was founded in 1919. It originally catered primarily to the children of overseas missionaries. Over the years, the school began to cater for a wider range of students. As the school grew, the Primary section moved to a new facility in 1974 and an Early Learning Unit was added in 1990. The construction of a new complex for secondary and boardingBoarding
Boarding may refer to:*Temporarily residing somewhere, as in a boarding school or boarding house*Boarding , a naval term for the forcible attempt at capturing another naval vessel*Boarding , customs, coastguard etc...
students was completed in 1991. Stanborough school is set in over 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) of parkland, located 30 minutes from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Facilities
The boarding school occupies a section of the main school building. All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities with either a shower or a bathroom and toilet. The shared bedrooms are of varying sizes and can accommodate two or three boarders. The boarders are separated by gender with the boys on the first floor and the girls on the second floor.Boarders have access to all communal facilities, including the school library. Each boarder is provided with a laptop and wireless internet; server access is available throughout the boarding school. Boarders can communicate with their family and friends via e-mail. The recreation room has a pool table and computer games equipment. There are additional computers in the study room. Boarders share the main school cafeteria for their main meals. Under the school policy the main meals are strictly vegetarian. However, in the recreational lounge is a mini kitchen where boarders can prepare their own meals and snacks. Not all the boarders are vegetarian.
The school grounds are over 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) and they are utilised by the students in sporting and relaxation activities. The boarders have access to the school gymnasium.
The local amenities include the Medical Centre and the supermarkets, which are within walking distance.
Student life
The school operates overseas humanitarian projects with the UN and other relief agencies and has participated in projects in CroatiaCroatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. There are a wide range of clubs as well as a fine choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
and ensemble. Peripatetic teachers offer tuition in a wide range of instruments. Some pupils in years 7 to 9 participate in drama and choir, with performances throughout the year and a major International Arts Festival held in the summer term. All pupils are placed in one of three Houses.
Academics
Currently, Stanborough School has a student body of around 200 pupils. The school has an enrolment representing 40 different nationalities.Between 2003 and 2007, the average GCSE
General Certificate of Secondary Education
The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14–16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is equivalent to a Level 2 and Level 1 in Key Skills...
result was 77%.
| Percentage | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 100% - 90% | English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, Religious Studies, History, Music, ESL, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, ICT Short |
| 89% - 80% | Art, Business and Communications, ICT, Business Studies |
| 79% - 70% | English Literature, Maths |
Between 2006 - 2007, 89% of Stanborough's Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 is the legal term for the three years of schooling in maintained schools in England and Wales normally known as Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9, when pupils are aged between 11 and 14...
pupils achieved a level 6 in SATS. Stanborough School is a mixed ability school with a high international enrolment.
Most pupils move on to university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
upon completion of Advanced Level
Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
s. Stanborough School offers students the chance to gain International Baccalaureate Diplomas, as an alternative for students in place of the usual Advanced Level
Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
qualification that is sat at this level.
International Stanborough School
International Stanborough School makes provision for students for who are learning to speak English as an additional language. It is separately registered and operates within Stanborough School. Both are owned by the British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The main purpose of the international school is to help students develop the necessary fluency and competency in English to transfer to the main school. More than half of the current students come from Hong Kong or Korea and the rest from six other countries. The school shares staffing and all facilities with the main secondary school.A member of staff meets with parents when representing the international school during visits to Hong Kong.
External links
See also
- List of Seventh-day Adventist secondary and elementary schools