Churcher's College is an independent day school for girls and boys for kids aged 2 to 18.
Facilities
Computing
Art and DT
Science
Music
PE and Dance: Gym Hall
Games: tennis/netball courts and a multi-use surface pitch; multiple games pitches for fixtures to cater for all age-groups; cricket nets and all weather cricket strip
Drama: the Studio provides space for drama lessons as well as assemblies with light and sound equipment for school productions
At the heart of the school sits the Library which is well stocked and provides the stimulation for enticing children into the magical world of reading.
The Nursery has its own private play area; the infant pupils have sole use of a secure, large, Early Years play area with trikes, bikes and scooters to develop their physical development; for the junior children, there is access to extensive, yet secure, ten-acre site: they are free to roam the playing fields and sensory garden, developing their imaginative play.
There is an outside classroom with working fire pit, Victorian garden for green-fingered children, a low ropes course, team building area and pond to support Learning Outside the Classroom curriculum.
The Dining Room serves breakfast, hot lunches and match teas.
The Junior School also makes regular use of the swimming pool, pitches, courts, and astro-turf at the Senior School site in Petersfield.
Features
Things to note
Music plays a vital role throughout school life and is a dynamic and engaging department at the Junior School. Music is made accessible to all pupils, whatever their abilities, whether being inspired for the first time or developing existing skills. With plenty of performance opportunities, the pupils’ confidence is positively built.
They offer a broad range of sports to help develop fitness and skills, teamwork and a healthy attitude towards competition through PE and Games.
From onsite campfire events to residential trips off site, the children relish the opportunity to learn outside their comfort zone. Children remember these adventures and experiences fondly.
There is a great deal of choice, with activities ranging from sports and drama to music and dance.
The school offers a huge array of clubs, including Brain Games, Indoor Climbing, Gaming Club, Backstage Club, STEAM Robotics, Science Club, Greenpower Club (electric cars), Digital Photography, Mandarin and Martial Arts to name a few.
Once you’ve decided that Churcher’s is the best place for your child, they can start the admissions process. Whether your child is joining the Nursery at age 3 or thinking about entering the Sixth Form at age 16, the Admissions Team will help guide you through every step.
Academic Scholarships: Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded in recognition of academic excellence and exceptional contribution to the community of the school and/or the wider community of Petersfield. The majority of awards are offered on the basis of the Churcher’s entrance examination at age 11+. No application is required; all candidates are automatically considered. Further awards are available at 13+ and 16+. Those entering at 13+ will be considered in respect to their performance in Churcher’s entrance examination for that age group. A number of Scholarships are available for Sixth Form study.The majority are awarded to candidates already within the College but others are available to those joining the Sixth Form.
Exhibition Awards: These are awarded at 16+ to individuals who have shown strong academic performance but in addition have achieved an exceptional level in an activity outside the classroom such as national level representation.
Music Scholarships and Music Exhibitions:Music Scholarships give a reduction of school fees and are awarded mainly at 11+, although outstanding candidates may be considered at any age. Music Exhibitions are specific to an instrument and cover the cost of the individual music lessons. The standards required on the first study (instrument or voice) are around Grade 5 at 11+ and around Grade 6-7 at 13+. A second study should also be offered.
1.63 miles
