The Gryphon School

The Gryphon School, Bristol Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EQ, UK
11-18 Years

Description

The Gryphon School is a Church of England secondary school with academy status for 11 to 18-year-olds in Sherborne, Dorset, England.

Facilities

  • The Learning Hub: The Learning Hub at The Gryphon provides students with access to over 15,000 resources including books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and an online library catalogue database. The Learning Hub is always open at during break times as well as before and after school. 
  • Science & Technology: The Gryphon has fully equipped science labs, and ICT rooms with over 650 computers, including industry spec iMacs. They have WiFi throughout the school and use virtual and remote learning with students. The technology labs have 3D and laser printers, and they also have a suite of Food Technology kitchens.
  • Sports Facilities: The Gryphon prides itself on its successful sports teams and excellent sports facilities. The Leisure Centre provides access to a well- equipped gym, sports hall, squash courts, a dance studio and indoor courts, all available for students to use; with outside space providing tennis and netball courts, football, rugby and cricket pitches.
  • The Arts: They have high quality photography, art, drama and recording studios, as well as digital SLR cameras for students to use. They have own ceramics and kiln room, as well as 3D design technology workshops.
  • Catering Facilities: The Café @ Gryphon is a recently refurbished space, providing a wide range of reasonably priced hot and cold food throughout the day. As a ‘Healthy School’, the range includes lots of healthy options, including a well-stocked salad bar and hot meals prepared and cooked on the premises. 
  • Communal Facilities: The Gryphon is situated on a lovely green campus that provides plenty of outside space for studying and socialising. The Sixth Form also have access to a dedicated common room equipped with study space, a more social area and laptop benches.

Features

Things to note

Some of the most memorable moments involve school trips, activities and events: that first time walking on stage in a big production, the intake of breath entering the Houses of Parliament, that sense of accomplishment crossing the finish line of the Ten Tors Challenge. They’re just as busy outside school and there’s something for every student with many clubs, societies and productions. They’ve sung at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and the Sherborne Abbey Music Festival; explored the history, culture and people of China, India, Italy, Japan and Rwanda,; immersed ourselves in the languages of Germany, Spain and France; skied down the slopes of Austria, run very own arts festival and won the southern final of Rock Challenge – the international dance and drama competition. There is a wide range of Extra Curricular activities available for students of all years. They are proud of wide range of residential and day visits which support study across the range of Sixth Form subjects. Although they have had an enforced hiatus from international trips they are looking forward to re-establishing these trips. No Sixth Form is complete without a broad range and depth of exciting enrichment opportunities to enhance the skills and broaden the horizons of students. 

Spring 2022 - Extra Curricular Activities

Extra Curricular

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Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

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Fees

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Scholarships

Academic Scholarships: These scholarships provide a grant of up to £500 for transport or academic resources and reflect the academic ethos of The Gryphon Sixth Form. Offers for this scholarship will be conditional on the achievement of specified GCSE results. There are up to 10 scholarships on offer.

Contribution to School Life Scholarships: A distinctive feature of The Gryphon is that they are at the heart of local community. They have a strong student leadership group and are always keen to recruit the next generation of leaders. Students on this programme will get a £500 grant towards going on a community engagement event such as expedition to Rwanda. There are up to 5 of these scholarships on offer.

Arts Scholarships: For students that excel in Music, Art, Design, Drama or Photography there are up to 3 scholarships judged by an interview and a portfolio or performance. This programme will offer free music lessons, theatre trips, drawing classes or photography workshops depending on the area of expertise.

Languages Scholarships: This programme will offer a £250 travel grant for an immersive experience in another country. Students will be required to study at least one of French, German or Spanish at A level. Applicants will be assessed via an interview in their chosen non-native language (other than English) and their predicted grades in languages. There are up to 3 scholarships on offer.

Sport Scholarships: This programme will offer a £250 grant towards sporting expenses such as travel or equipment. Applicants will be assessed via an interview and records of outstanding performances in competition. There are up to 3 scholarships on offer.

Achievements

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