Annual Information 2017 / 2018

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Council ...... 1 Visitor The Most Revd The Lord Archbishop Master ma The Master & Common Room ...... 1 of Canterbury J Leigh, , Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Administrative Staﬀ ...... 6 President Director of Corporate Resources Houses ...... 7 The Right Revd The Lord Bishop of Salisbury & Deputy Master ba aca Contacts ...... 7 Council PN Bryan, , University of Stirling Lord Malloch-Brown, kcmg pc (Chairman) Daily Life ...... 8 JK Baker Esq management team Academic Structure ...... 8 SMW Bishop Esq Second Master Mrs Amanda Cooke WDL Nicholas, beng msc, University of Bath, 11 Academic Results & Comparisons ... P Freeman Esq Kellogg College, Oxford Sports & Sports Facilities ...... 14 Ms Geeta Gopalan Ms Sarah Hamilton-Fairley Deputy Head (Academic) Enquiries, Registration Dr Tracy Long, cbe JM Barot, ma msc, & Entry Procedure ...... 15 Lieutenant General Sir J Lorimer, kbe dso mbe St John’s College, Cambridge, W Mills Esq Durham University Scholarships & Awards ...... 18 CH Pymont Esq, qc Fees & Variable Expenses ...... 19 The Venerable Rachel SS Weir Deputy Head (Boarding) Lady Cayley, ma,

International Council Corpus Christi College, Cambridge YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum) TDP Kirkwood Esq Mrs DJ Harris, ma, St Hilda’s College, Oxford

Clerk to Council Senior Admissions Tutor PN Bryan Dr NG Hamilton, ba phd atc, University of Bristol

anglican senior chaplain The Revd Tim Novis ba Trinity College, University of Toronto mdiv Trinity College, University of Toronto admissions: telephone: 01672 892300 pgce, University of Buckingham [email protected] marlborough college, marlborough, wiltshire sn8 1pa telephone: 01672 892200 [email protected] 2 Art Economics & Business Studies DE Adamson, ba, JSM Birchall, bsc, University of Durham 3 E F J Twohig ma ri are, DI Andrews, msc ma ba, University of Leeds, Queen’s College, Cambridge Dr SD Flatres, msc phd, Crawford College of Art, Cork, Ireland, University of Stirling MB Blossom, ba ma, Trinity College, Oxford University of Birmingham Chelsea School of Art Head of Department MPL Bush, ba, University of Manchester Miss O Gallagher, bsc, Head of Art Mrs AL Adderley, ba, Lady Cayley, ma, Queen’s University Belfast bs JH Parnham, ba ma, St John’s College, Durham Corpus Christi College, Cambridge Miss OF Grimley, c, PGM Ford, ma, Keble College, Oxford Queen’s University, Belfast De Montfort University, C L Harrison, bsc, University of Bath be V AJ Hamilton, ba, Mrs DJ Harris, ma, St Hilda’s College, Oxford the Royal College of Art PN Keighley, ng, University of Cardi JVT Morell, msc, University of Kent Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Mrs DL Lilley, bsc ma, Head of Visual Arts Promotion PJ O’Sullivan, ba, University of Georgia WJ Molyneux, ba, University of Birmingham St Mary’s College, Durham Mrs RLT Bruce, ba, RA Sandall, bcom ba, [Maternity leave] University of West of England English Universities of New South Wales and Sydney MCJ Loxton, ma, University of Durham Mr JJ Duplock, ba ma, University of Brighton, NOP Gordon, ma, The University of Edinburgh M McNally, bsc, Queen’s University Belfast Royal College of Art and Design Head of Department History of Art Dr E Ryder, bsc phd, IA Wilkins, ba mfa, Winchester School of Art, JP Carroll, bed, Homerton College, Cambridge Dr FS McKeown, ba phd, Loughborough University, CardiV School of Art and Design A Gist, ba ma, University of Bristol, Queen’s University Belfast University of Edinburgh Ms J Schuster ma (rca) Birkbeck College, London Head of Department CS Smith, beng msc, Artist-in-Residence Mrs CE Green, ba ma (ed), Dr NG Hamilton, ba phd atc, Queen’s University, Belfast, University of Nottingham University of Bristol University of Dundee Classics Dr FS McKeown, ba phd, Mrs R Scott, ba ma, University of Northumbria, CO Stewart, ma, Trinity Hall, Cambridge JF Lloyd, ba mphil, Queen’s University Belfast Winchester School of Art Magdalene College, Cambridge EG Nobes, ma, University College, Oxford Mrs AT Woodford, ba ma, Modern Languages Head of Department Dr MJ Ponsford, ba phd, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford AJ Brown, ma, Trinity College, Cambridge Mrs ID Dennis, ma, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Head of Modern Languages King’s College, London Ms R C Thomas, ba, Information Technology PN Morley-Fletcher, ba, BW Giles, ma, Downing College, Cambridge Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford GB Shearn, bsc, University of Reading Emmanuel College, Cambridge Miss V D Herrenschmidt, ba, HLR Tilney, ba, University of Bristol Head of Department Head of French Jesus College, Cambridge KGA Smith, ba, University of Keele Mrs AT Woodford, ma, Mrs RF Horton, ma, Geography Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford Downing College, Cambridge KJD Richards, ma, Learning Support Head of Italian ba Dr EK Ramsey, ma phd, Emmanuel College, Cambridge Miss J McClean , Ms Q Li, Southwest Jiatong University China Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge Royal Holloway, University of London Head of Department Head of Mandarin J Hodgson, bsc, Acting Head of Department N Nelson-Piercy, ba, University of Nottingham ba ma Design Technology Queen Mary and Westfield College, London Ms CE Page, , University of Birmingham, Head of Russian Mrs JA Hodgson, ba, London Institute of Education, AH de TraVord, ma, Oxford PR Adams, bed, University of Exeter Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University of Bristol, dip spld Head of Spanish Head of Department Miss AC Langdale, bsc msc, Ms J Isitt, ba pgce, University of South Wales, HH Abbas, ba ma, M Conlen, bsc, University of Wales, Bangor Universities of Loughborough and Surrey CardiV Metropolitian University of Basra and London Mrs J Fruci, ba, De Montfort University Miss HL Meehan, bsc, Mrs EJ Ross, ba ma tefl ma Mrs LH Cannon, ba ma, DJ Madden, beng, University of Glasgow University of Southampton and pg Cert spld/Dyslexia, Wuhan University, BH Miller, bsc, University of Birmingham University of Kent, Swansea University, soas, University of London Drama Mrs CN Pembroke, ba, Trinity Saint David University SC Clayton, ba, University of SheYeld D Kenworthy, ba mfa, Rose Bruford College, Brasenose College, Oxford, Mrs SA Shearn, bed, Ms MA D’Angelo, ba, Birkbeck College, London University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne University of Reading, Cert spld Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina Head of Department Miss VG Delalleau, ba, Ms J Darby, ba dip gsm lgsm, History Mathematics Universite d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse Guildhall School of Music and Drama CAF Moule, ma, OP Elton, ba, Magdalen College, Oxford Mrs AL Keighley, ba, University of Leeds Mrs MC Sandall, ba, St John’s College, Cambridge Head of Department Mrs KJ Kiggell, ba, Somerville College, Oxford Royal Holloway College, London Head of Department Miss NL Allen bsc, Queen’s University, Belfast TA Kiggell, ma, University of St Andrews 4 TCM Lauze, ba, University of Bordeaux, France AS Eales bmus, University of Wales, CardiV Religious Studies & Philosophy Mrs AE Paterson, ba ma, 5 Mr JTW Lane, ba, Leeds University Mr J Bartlett, ba, D Clark, ma, University of St Andrews Worcester College, Oxford [Maternity leave] Mrs Y Momota, Open University St Catherine’s College, Cambridge Head of Department Ms TC Rainer, Graduate Assistant The Revd Tim Novis Chemistry Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich ba Trinity College, University of Toronto Mrs CA Walsh, bsc, University of Bristol Outdoor Activities mdiv Trinity College, University of Toronto Head of Department Language Assistants R Tong pgce, University of Buckingham BR Allen, ma, Christ Church, Oxford V Mrs PMA de Beukelaer, Head of Department Anglican Senior Chaplain DR Armitage, bsc ma, Sta ordshire University, University of London Institut Technique Supérieur de l’Etat J Newman, bsc, University of Plymouth Ms VR Brown, ba ma, University of Exeter, Dr GA Doyle, bsc msc phd dic cchem mrsc, de Promotion Sociale; cpab, Brussels Kellogg College, Oxford Queen Mary and Westfield College, Upper School French conversation Psychology HEB Jones, ba, St John’s College, Durham Imperial College, University of London, Mrs TD Bungey, University of Yaroslavl Mrs RL Jerstice ba ma, GI Macmillan, ba, University of Southampton University of Bristol Russian Lower School conversation Murray Edwards College, Cambridge GR Playfair, ma, SR Hawthorn, bsc, Mrs CAC Coughlan, Diplôme de Secrétariat, Head of Department Robinson College, Cambridge University of Natal, South Africa Miss JL Brain, bsc, Ms BL Woods ba msc, University of Lille ma University of Gloucestershire TGR Marvin, , Lower School French conversation University of Birmingham St Catherine’s College, Oxford ba Dr LJ Richards, bsc phd, Mrs CK Dukes, , WDL Nicholas, beng msc University of Bath, University of Bristol science University of Paris vi & cnsm Paris Kellogg College, Oxford Dr GA Doyle, bsc msc phd dic cchem mrsc, Upper School French conversation Dr DG Roberts, msc phd, Physical Education & Sport Queen Mary and Westfield College, Mrs TD Edmunds, Red Diploma, Imperial College, London, Mrs KM Hudson, bsc msc, Imperial College, University of London, State Pedagogical Institute, University of Lancaster Loughborough University University of Bristol, Universithy of Tselinograd Mrs EC Smith, ba, Director of Sport Christ Church, Oxford Russian Upper School conversation Christ Church, Oxford MJ Sharrad, bsc, Head of Science Miss R Gomez, Gomez-Sevilla, Dr JP Swift, bsc phd, University of Bath CardiV Metropolitan University Institute Jorge Juan, San Fernando Head of Physical Education Astronomy Lower School Spanish conversation Physics J Beckett, bsc, University of Loughborough CE Barclay, bsc fras frsa, Mrs MT James, Università degli Studi di Perugia CJ Wheatland, mphys, Lancaster University Sports Facilities Manager University of St Andrews Italian Conversation Head of Department W Heywood, bsc, University of Exeter Head of Department Mrs S M McKeown, Ausbildung zur Diplom BR Allen, ma, Christ Church, Oxford GDM Lane, bsc, University of Exeter Dr DG Roberts, msc phd, EinzelhandelskauVrau, Reutlingen, Germany CE Barclay, bsc fras, frsa, TP Gilmour Imperial College, University of London, University of St Andrews German IB tuition Head of Rugby University of Lancaster JM Barot, ma msc, Mrs M Ibáñez Rodríguez M Alleyne St John’s College, Cambridge, Spanish conversation Head of Cricket Biology Durham University MS Ramage Dr LJ Richards, bsc phd, University of Bristol bs Music Mrs JE Lane, c, University of Bristol Head of Hockey Head of Department GJ McSkimming, bsc, PT Dukes, fgsm aram, RH Wakely TA Birkill, bsc, University of Bristol University of St Andrews, Guildhall School of Music and Drama Rackets and Tennis Professional Mrs HAM Cox, bsc, University of Nottingham University of Strathclyde Artistic Director SMD Dempster, ba, Trinity College, Dublin Dr DG Roberts, msc phd, Mrs C Toomer, ggsm, Politics SJ Dennis, mbe bsc msc, Imperial College, London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama MA Gow, ba, Imperial College, London, University of Lancaster Deputy Head of Music Queen Mary and Westfield College, London University College, London J Wright, bsc, University of Durham AOJ Staines, ba, Leeds University Head of Department JJ Lyon Taylor, bsc, University of Bristol Choirmaster CL Harrison, bsc, University of Bath Mrs J McFarland, bsc, University of Manchester Graduate Assistants AJ Arkwright, ba, University of Huddersfield RD Willmett, ba, NJL Moore, bsc ma, Miss S Bingham, ba, Durham University MJ Baldrey, bmus ftcl, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, University College, London Miss A Hudson, bsc, Birmingham Conservatoire University of Leicester Dr AD Sharp, bsc phd, Leeds University Loughborough University (University of Central England) WJ Molyneux ba, University of Birmingham [Maternity Cover] J Wall, bsc, University of Gloucestershire 6 7 Administrative Staff Assistant Admissions Tutor Houses Contacts Mrs L Smith Director of Corporate Resources & Deputy Master Boys’ Houses College Switchboard Administration Secretary PN Bryan (In College) Telephone...... +44 (0)1672 892200 Miss E Adams B1 ...... DR Armitage Fax ...... +44 (0)1672 892207 Second Master C1 ...... JP Swift Email [email protected] WDL Nicholas Archivist C2 ...... GR Playfair Mrs G Lenehan C3 ...... GDM Lane Admissions Department Deputy Head (Academic) Barton Hill ...... Mr GJ Mc Skimming Telephone...... +44 (0)1672 892300 JM Barot Communications Manager Ms J Green Turner House ...... GI Macmillan Fax ...... +44 (0)1672 892307 Deputy Head (Boarding) Email ... [email protected] Lady Cayley Guidance Department Girls’ Houses EG Nobes (In College) Website Deputy Head (Co-Curriculum) Dancy ...... Mrs KJ Kiggell www.marlboroughcollege.org Mrs DJ Harris Head of Shell Elmhurst ...... Mrs HAM Cox Mrs JA Hodgson Ivy ...... Mrs CN Pembroke Director of Corporate Resources Senior Admissions Tutor Mill Mead ...... Mrs DL Lilley Telephone...... +44 (0)1672 892390 Dr NG Hamilton Head of Remove Morris ...... Mrs AJ Finn Email ...... [email protected] Mrs MC Sandall New Court ...... Mrs SA Shearn Director of Admissions Medical Centre Mrs J Hodgson Head of Hundred 44 0 1672 892435 HEB Jones Mixed Houses Telephone...... + ( ) 44 0 1672 892437 Director of Development Cotton House ...... M Conlen Fax ...... + ( ) Ms J Perrins Head of Lower Sixth Littlefield ...... JJ Lyon Taylor J Hodgson Preshute ...... TGR Marvin Twitter Director of Estates Summerfield ...... CL Harrison @MarlboroughCol WF Roe Head of Upper Sixth JP Carroll Human Resources Director Mrs J Barclay Librarian J Burton Director of Operations A Barnes Medical Officer Dr RW Hook Head of ICT & Data Protection Mr M Armitage Counsellor Ms K Houghton Health & Safety Manager Miss SJ French

Senior Examinations Oﬃcer Mrs H Hunter

PA to The Master Mrs S Nicholas

PA to the Director of Corporate Resources & Deputy Master Mrs S Lamb 8 In the remove (Year 10) and hundred far. The Shell curriculum is, therefore, as 9 Daily Life Academic Structure (Year 11) pupils study a core of compulsory broad as possible and keeps the number of subjects to gcse: English Language, English option choices to a minimum. A typical weekday programme is The Curriculum: An Overview Literature, a modern foreign language, Maths, The most distinctive element of this first as follows: The College’s curriculum broadly follows and the three Sciences — Biology, Chemistry year is ‘Form’ which enables small groups extends the National Curriculum to allow and Physics — and Religious Studies. The of pupils (around 12) to work with a Form 7.30–8.15 ...... Breakfast for a proper combination of breadth and additional four subjects complement these teacher in the investigation of three combined 8.15...... Day Pupils arrive and register specialisation. It is designed to stimulate, and in the Remove and they also continue to Humanities subjects: English, History and Religious Studies. Through this introduction 8.45–10.40 ...... Lessons 1 & 2 challenge and support all pupils. have lessons in Information Technology and to the development of human civilisation, its Break The curriculum is supported by a wide Physical Education. ideas, cultures, actions and beliefs, Form aims 11.05–12.00 ...... Lesson 3 range of academic extension and enrichment In the upper school pupils choose four to provide a basis for intellectual growth and 12.05–12.45...... Lesson 4 (Shell) activities through societies, lectures, theatre subjects at either a Level or Pre-u, and have the 12.05 1.00 4 the sharing of ideas. – ...Lesson (Remove & Hundred) trips, museum and gallery visits, debates, poetry option to partake in an epq (Extended Project 12.05–1.15 ...... Lesson 4 (Upper School) All pupils are expected to study Latin. readings, conference and concerts, creating Qualification), Creative Writing, or one of a Lunch Pupils who wish to study Greek will be able to a full co-curriculum which recognises that range of non a-Level language options. Pupils 2.30 ...... Sport and Other Activities do so during part of the time allocated to Latin. qualifications alone do not produce a broadly can also enrich these core studies through the In addition, any two Modern Languages out of 4.45–6.40* ...... Lessons 5 & 6 ‘Electives’ programme, picking from a varied educated person. French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) and eclectic range of topics. Time is allowed in the curriculum for co- Russian and Spanish are studied. Drama is 5.30–6.40 ...... Studies Subjects are taught in departmental areas curricular activities, and on occasions the taught during part of the time allocated to (Tuesday and Thursday) to give all pupils the advantage of specialist timetable is suspended or modified to allow Form. it is developed across the curriculum, Supper facilities such as laboratories, art studios, activities to occur, such as ccf/oa field days, but has, as its basis, a taught course that focuses 7.00 ...... Day Pupils leave computer suites, design technology workshops sports fixtures and subject-specific day trips on creating, communicating and collaborating. 7.30–9.00 ...... Prep and modern language suites. The Memorial The Marlborough College curriculum is de- During the Shell year pupils embark upon a 10.00–11.00 ...Lights Out (depending on age) Library, with its newly-designed study-hub, is signed to ensure that every individual maxim- pshe course (Artemis), which is run through located in the heart of College and holds an ises their potential. There is a clear focus placed the boarding houses. This course reflects the In addition to a full weekday programme, there extensive range of resources. This provision upon success in public examinations, but the College’s aims and ethos, and is delivered in are three lessons on Saturday morning, is well supported by specialized departmental College also takes seriously its responsibility to small groups to facilitate honest discussion and from 8.45–12.00 libraries. All pupils undergo an induction prepare pupils to succeed beyond the College, supportive guidance. The course tutors are programme in the library, and extensive use of at university and in their subsequent career. experienced and undergo regular training. Sunday commitments are set out in the facility is made during Shell, through the the main prospectus. There are five year-groups in the College, Form course, to inculcate the range of study timetable by subject split between Upper and Lower Schools: and research skills. subject periods per fortnight Assemblies: The curricular provision is regularly reviewed Form ...... 8 Upper School: Mondays 4.20 lower school to ensure that it best serves the interests of all Mathematics ...... 5 Remove and Hundred: Monday 5.45 Shell 13–14 years old (Year 9) pupils, and departments are responsible for the Biology ...... 4 Shell: Monday 6.15 Remove 14–15 years old (Year 10) development of their particular subject area. Chemistry ...... 4 Hundred 15–16 years old (Year 11) Schemes of work are reviewed annually and Physics ...... 4 Shell (Year 9) Chapel also takes place on are designed to ensure that lessons are correctly Modern Language 1 ...... 4 Wednesdays at 5.45 upper school focused and that all pupils, regardless of their Modern Language 2 ...... 4 16 17 12 Lower Sixth – years old (Year ) particular needs, are able to make progress Geography ...... 4 Further details of Day Pupil Regulations are Upper Sixth 17–18 years old (Year 13) through the school. Art ...... 2 available from the Senior Admissions Tutor. Design Technology ...... 2 During the shell (Year 9) year, pupils The Shell Curriculum Physical Education ...... 2 *In the Summer Term, Lessons 5 & 6 run from 2.15–4.10 and are followed by sport and other activities maintain the broadest possible curriculum Marlborough draws its pupils from a par- Music ...... 2 in order to introduce them to the range of ticularly wide range of feeder schools; they Latin/Greek ...... 3 subjects available at Marlborough and options will, therefore, have had diVering experiences Information Technology ...... 2 are kept to a minimum. and exposure in their academic studies thus total ...... 50 10 Remove and Hundred Curriculum The Upper School Curriculum Academic Results & Comparisons 11 subject options The College expects pupils to undertake courses examination results august 2017 As mentioned above, in the Remove and which are demanding and of suYcient depth Hundred pupils study a core of compulsory for pupils to be able to diVerentiate themselves advanced level subjects to gcse: English Language, English in a competitive university admissions market. Subject No.† a* a b c d e u %pass %A*AB Literature, a modern foreign language, Maths, Pupils are encouraged to stretch themselves and Art 27 10 6 11 100 100 the three Sciences — Biology, Chemistry and to develop their abilities to the fullest. Biology 35 5 13 10 5 1 1 97 80 Physics — and Religious Studies. They addition- Depending upon the subjects they choose, Business 17 2 7 5 1 1 1 94 53 ally choose four subjects to complement these candidates will study a mix of a Levels and Pre- Chemistry 36 3 18 12 2 1 100 92 and they also continue, in the Remove, to have us. Both are gold standards of pre-university Design 16 10 2 3 1 100 75 core lessons in Information Technology and education, and each department, in consultation Drama 8 6 2 100 75 Physical Education. with the Deputy Head (Academic), chooses the Economics 46 4 10 16 10 2 1 3 93 65 Pupils have a wide choice of optional sub- syllabus that best suits our pupils. French 19 5 10 1 2 1 100 84 jects: Art, Astronomy, Classical Civilisation, All subjects are taught on ten periods per Geography 18 2 8 4 3 1 100 78 Com puter Science, Design Technology, Drama, fortnight in the Lower Sixth, and eleven periods Greek 3 1 2 100 100 French, German, Geo graphy, Greek, History, per fortnight in the Upper Sixth. Latin 13 3 5 4 1 100 92 Italian, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, Music, Physi- The College does not oVer as levels in any Mathematics 83 15 34 19 10 4 1 99 82 cal Education, Russian and Spanish. subject. Mathematics (Further) 18 6 9 1 1 1 100 89 Pupils take their gcse exams at the end of Music 6 2 2 2 100 100 the Hundred year. In the Hundred, pupils no Music Technology 4 2 2 100 50 longer take core pe or it. These extra periods Physical Education 6 1 3 1 1 100 67 are allocated to English and Mathematics. Physics 37 3 10 11 9 2 2 100 65 Politics 48 7 13 17 9 1 1 98 77 timetable by subject Psychology 25 2 2 9 2 5 5 100 52 subject periods per fortnight Russian 5 2 3 100 100 English ...... 6 (Remove) Spanish 1 1 100 100 ...... 7 (Hundred) totals 471 70 157 139 60 27 11 7 99 78 Maths ...... 6 (Remove) ...... 7 (Hundred) Biology ...... 4 Chemistry ...... 4 Physics ...... 4 Religious Studies ...... 4 pre-u Information Technology ...... 1 (Remove) Subject No.† d1 d2 d3 m1 m2 m3 p1 p2 p3 u Core pe ...... 2 (Remove) Art History 25 1 11 7 4 2 Option 1 ...... 5 Chinese 5 1 2 2 Option 2 ...... 5 German 4 3 1 Option 3...... 5 History 35 3 13 6 8 3 2 Option 4 ...... 5 Italian 4 4 total ...... 51 (Remove) Literature & English 40 5 11 8 7 8 1 ...... 50 (Hundred) Philosophy & Theology 37 1 11 11 6 5 2 1 Spanish 20 3 5 4 5 1 2 totals 170 5 27 57 34 25 17 3 1 1 0

† Number of candidates 12 gcse Comparison by Cumulative Percentages 13 Subject No.† a* a b c d e %A*A %pass a level results Art 55 17 21 13 4 69 100 Year a* a*a a*ab a*abc a*abcd a*abcde Astronomy 9 2 4 2 1 67 100 2017 15 48 78 99 96 99 Biology 79 59 14 5 1 92 100 2016 15 56 83 93 97 99 Chemistry 79 58 20 1 99 100 2015 25 63 86 95 98 99 Chinese 16 11 4 1 94 100 2014 16 61 83 94 97 99 Computer Science 8 3 4 1 88 100 2013 15 55 82 94 98 100 Design 55 13 28 14 75 100 2012 15 56 87 97 99 100 Drama 31 7 17 7 77 100 2011 15 54 83 99 99 99 English Language 176 54 65 38 16 3 68 98 2010 19 61 87 97 99 100 English Literature 176 71 57 26 19 3 73 98 2009 57 84 95 98 100 French 106 37 33 17 12 7 66 93 2008 57 89 99 99 100 Geography 116 54 36 19 5 2 78 98 2007 62 89 97 100 100 German 10 6 2 2 80 100 2006 52 82 96 99 100

Greek 7 5 1 1 86 100 The A* grade was introduced in . History 110 45 30 25 9 1 68 99 Italian 22 12 4 3 3 73 100 pre-u results Latin 43 13 16 9 3 2 67 95 Year d1 d2 d3 m1 m2 m3 p1 p2 p3 Mathematics 175 71 48 47 8 1 68 99 2017 3 19 52 72 87 97 99 99 100 Music 16 7 7 1 1 88 100 2016 6 25 58 77 88 93 97 99 100 Physical Education 33 3 8 11 10 1 9 67 2015 11 30 64 80 89 95 98 99 99 Physics 79 66 10 3 96 100 2014 12 33 65 85 93 95 98 100 100 Religious Studies 176 31 70 49 24 2 57 99 2013 24 51 76 82 95 100 100 100 100 Russian 15 7 6 2 87 100 2012 28 53 81 93 99 99 100 100 100 Science 1 96 19 32 33 9 2 1 53 97 2011 13 48 71 88 94 98 98 100 100 Science 2 94 9 27 28 27 3 2 38 97 From , ﬁve new subjects appeared in the Pre-U: Art History, History, German, Italian and Mandarin. Spanish 63 15 23 13 7 5 60 92 From , Spanish appeared in the Pre-U results for the ﬁrst time. totals 1,845 692 582 367 161 39 6 69 98

These results are for pupils finishing their Lower School education and include results from examinations gcse results they may have taken early. Year a* a*a a*ab a*abc 2017 37 69 89 98 2016 46 75 92 98 2015 42 75 93 99 2014 48 77 94 99 2013 49 79 95 99 2012 43 78 94 99 2011 41 73 93 99 2010 33 77 97 100 2009 29 70 96 100 2008 35 72 95 99 2007 28 69 94 99 2006 29 73 96 100 These figures are for pupils finishing their Lower School education and include results from exams † Number of candidates they may have taken early. Please note: a results commentary is available on our website at www.marlboroughcollege.org/academic/academic-results 14 Indoor Areas ★ a test for potential (taken on computer) 15 Sports & 1 ...... Gym, Wattbike Studio Enquiries, Registration ★ an interview with the pupil’s Sports Facilities 1 ...... Human Movement Studio & Entry Procedure proposed housemaster or housemistress 2 ...... Rackets Courts ★ an interview with a senior teacher major games for boys 5 ...... Squash Courts or member of the teaching staV Michaelmas Term ...... Rugby 6 ...... Fives Courts (4 Rugby, 2 Eton) Enquiries ★ a report from the prep school or Lent Term ...... Hockey The Admissions Tutors are responsible for all junior school head In March (19 months ahead of proposed Summer Term ...... Cricket Indoor . Rifle Range aspects of the registration and entry procedure. They will answer your questions, and arrange for entry), places may be oVered either on the a List or on the b List (the waiting list). At major games for girls Indoor Swimming Pool you to make a visit to Marlborough, which will this time House places are oVered, as far as Michaelmas Term ...... Hockey an 8-lane, 25m short-course competition pool include a tour of the College to see the school possible, according to parents’ choice. Should a Lent Term ...... Netball with hydraulic bottom equipped for at work and its boarding houses and facilities. particular House have more requests than places Summer Term ...... Tennis swimming, sub-aqua, water polo Entry at  available, preference is given to those who have a familial connection and then to families who alternative games The Kempson Centre (Outdoor Activities) On request, we shall send detailed information on the applications procedure and explain have registered their child earliest for entry to Aerobics, Athletics*, Badminton, Basketball*, This includes an indoor climbing wall. how a visit to the College may be arranged. If the school. Beagling, Climbing, Clay Pigeon Shooting*, Activities available away from the College V applicable, we shall also enclose information on Parents of children who are o ered a place include canoeing, caving, coasteering, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing*, Fishing, on the a List will be asked to accept the House the admissions procedure for a particular year Fives*, Football*, Golf *, Gym Activities, kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering, place oVered and to pay a deposit of £ 1,800. and a registration form. We would ask you to Jui Jitsu, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Polo*, Rackets*, sailing, sub-aqua and water sports For overseas pupils an additional confirmation return the registration form, should you so wish, Rugby Sevens*, Shooting*, Softball, Squash*, deposit of one term’s fees is also required. If with the registration fee of £ 250. Please note Swimming*, Boys’ Tennis*, Trampolining, Sports Hall Complex particular Houses turn out to be oversubscribed, that parents may not register a child earlier than Volleyball, Water Polo*, Watt Biking, main hall Equipped for badminton, parents will be oVered places in other Houses. four years before the September of the proposed Weights, Yoga (*a representative sport, with a netball, basketball, football, cricket, Candidates who require a Visa to study in the year of entry (e.g. not before 1st September 2017 programme of fixtures against other schools) volleyball and hockey uk will also be required to pay an additional for entry in September 2021). fencing room Equipped for fencing £ 250 administration fee at this time. In June, three years before entry, we con- Main Playing Fields and aerobics In the Lent Term of the year of entry Music, tact parents of registered pupils and invite 11 ...... Rugby Pitches fitness centre State of the art fitness Academic, Art, Design and Sports Scholarships them to book House visits for the coming 6 ...... Hockey Pitches (grass) centre, opened in January 2016 are taken by children holding confirmed Michaelmas Term. 8 ...... Cricket Squares includes a large gym, a human places. All applicants must be under 14 on 1st In the Michaelmas Term two years ahead of 14 ...... Cricket Nets (artificial surfaces) movement studio, a Wattbike studio September in the year in which they sit these entry there is an Open Day for all prospective 4 ...... Lacrosse Pitches and juice bar papers. For details of these awards please parents. The Open Day allows all parents to 7 ...... Football Pitches apply to the Admissions Department for a visit two boarding houses. After the Open copy of the Scholarship Prospectus or access 2 ...... Volleyball Courts Day parents are invited to enrol their children this publication on the College website under 1 ...... Golf Driving Range for Assessment in January 20 months ahead Admissions Publications. of entry. A number of Assessment dates are In June of the year of entry all children All-Weather Astro Surfaces oVered to parents. who have been oVered places after Assessment 2 ...Hockey Pitches — Maples and Milford If numbers for Assessment prove to be too must aYrm their entry either through success 12 ...... Tennis Courts large to be manageable, the College may need in the Academic Scholarship Examinations or to cap the numbers who enrol. In such a case by achieving a respectable average mark in the Athletics Track (all-weather) preference will be given to those parents who Common Entrance Examinations. 400 m track and areas for field events have registered their child earliest for the school. For candidates attending schools which Soon after Enrolment we request a reference do not prepare for Common Entrance, Hard Courts from the Head of a child’s current school and diVerent expectations apply. Please contact 8 ...... Netball Courts we ask the child to complete a questionnaire. the Admissions Department for further 12 ...... Tennis Courts Assessment for entry at 13 will comprise: information. 16 The Master’s List Candidates with Disabilities and/or date (1st October of the year before entry). 17 (for late applications to the College) Learning Difficulties A registration fee of £ 250 is payable at this time. The College will consider carefully applications Admission to the College depends upon a The Admissions Department will write to the for entry which are made after the regular Lent prospective pupil meeting the criteria required candidate’s parents to point to the next stage in Term Assessment and subsequent oVer process- to maintain and, if possible, to improve the the procedure, which is as follows: es have taken place. educational and general standards to which the In early November entrance examinations are A strong candidate for a Master’s List place College aspires for all its pupils. held. Those interested in an Academic Scholar- would be expected to be able to make an The College must also feel reasonably sure ship will have an additional interview on the day. outstanding contribution to the life of the that it will be able to educate and develop Award of a Scholarship will be made from the College through his or her academic, sporting, the prospective pupil to the best of his or her exams taken during the assessment process. The artistic or musical talents. An applicant also potential and in line with the general standards Music and Sports Scholarship assessment are might be a late developer whom a Head now achieved by that pupil’s peers; this should then also held at this time. Details of these examina- particularly wishes to recommend, or a child mean that every pupil will have the chance of tions and awards may be obtained from the Ad- who the Head believes will benefit particularly a complete, happy and successful school career missions Department or on the College website. from being a member of a boarding community and emerge a confident, well-educated and In early December places are oVered to suc- such as Marlborough College. well-rounded adult with a good prospect of a cessful candidates. Upon acceptance of a place a The earliest date that applications for satisfying life. confirmation fee of £ 1,800 is required. For over- the Master’s List can be accepted is the 1st These criteria must continue to be met seas pupils an additional confirmation deposit October of the academic year prior to proposed throughout the pupil’s time at the College. of one term’s fees is also required. In late Janu- entry (the beginning of the applicant’s Year It is the policy of the College to apply these cri- ary the Senior Admissions Tutor allocates House 8). At this time, parents must ensure they teria to all pupils and potential pupils regardless places. At this time as much account as possible contact Marlborough College’s Admissions of any disability of which it is aware (such a disa- is taken of any preference a pupil has stated. Department to initiate the Master’s List process bility would include minor learning diYculties). In June, three months prior to entry, pupils by requesting a Master’s List application form. visit the College to meet with Heads of The College is conscious of its obligation to This form should be completed and returned Department, Housemasters, key members of make reasonable adjustments to ensure that no along with a copy of their child’s recent summer staff and the Guidance Department to discuss disabled pupil, present or potential, is placed term report and a letter of recommendation A Level choices and tertiary education options. at a substantial disadvantage because of their from the current Head in support of this In August gcse results are sent to Marl- disability compared with any other pupil in the application. Should additional information borough. All candidates (Scholars included) school. For example, specialist extra teaching is be required, further discussions may then take must achieve at least six grade bs in their gcses available on an individual basis to help pupils place with the current Head and/or parents. including English and Mathematics (in practice, maintain the general standard expected of their Having carefully reviewed the applicants, most successful candidates will get more gcses peer group and fulfil their individual potential. suitable candidates will be invited to complete at considerably higher grades than these). Please note, however, that the College does a registration form and arrangements will be In September pupils arrive to begin their new not have a remedial or English as a Foreign made to visit the College for an interview. A career at Marlborough. registration fee of £ 250 would, at this stage, Language department. Parents of pupils with disabilities or learning be required. For overseas pupils an addition- Admission to the College al confirmation deposit of one term’s fees is diYculties should discuss these at the earliest The admission of a boy or girl is conditional on also required. opportunity with one of the Admissions Tutors, written acceptance of the Standard Terms and The parents of successful candidates will be who will be happy to advise. Conditions which are attached to the Accep- expected to nominate Marlborough as their tance Form. The School Rules are printed in only choice of school and to pay a deposit of Sixth Form Entry the Almanac each term. A copy of the Almanac £ 1,800. House places will be allocated as Each September, up to 30 girls and 15 may be obtained from the Admissions OYce. available in the College and with due regard boys are admitted into the Lower Sixth, to to the balanced spread of talents throughout begin two-year courses to a level or Pre-u. the community. Wherever possible, family Candidates for the Lower Sixth will be invited links with a particular House will be taken into to visit the College. They may be registered consideration. with the College at any point up to the closing 18 Scholarships & Awards is reviewed on an annual basis by the Master, Fees Unavoidable Expenses 19 assisted, as appropriate, by the Deputy Head A charge is made for such things as: (Academic) and relevant Heads of Department. & Variable Expenses ★ Examination fees. The College oVers a substantial number of Continued tenure of a Scholarship is always ★ Stationery and books. Scholarships and Awards for candidates at 13+ subject to the Master’s approval of the holder’s and at 16+. industry and conduct. 13+ Scholarships will be Fees Optional Expenses The College has a number of All Rounder reviewed in the gcse year prior to entry into the From 1st September 2017 they are: 1. Scholarships available to help able children Upper School, but the removal of a Scholarship Basic boarding fees per term: £ 12,175 music lessons. From September 2016, who may need financial support and warmly will not necessarily result in the termination of Basic day fees per term: £10,350 charges are: £ 34.00 per 35 minute lesson (in- welcomes enquiries and applications from the a Bursary. It is, of course, hoped that someone cluding singing). For more than one instru- parents of these children. Certain other Closed gaining a 13+ Scholarship will hold it for five Fees for Children of Clergy ment (including singing) £ 32.00 per 35 minute Awards are restricted to the sons or daughters years and a 16+ Scholarship for two years. Church of England Clergy may apply for lesson. For more than two instruments (in- of members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces or When necessary, the Master will give a term’s assistance from the Children of Clergy Fund. cluding singing) £ 31.00 per 35 minute lesson. those serving in a particular regiment. notice of his intention to remove a Scholarship. This may contribute up to 90% remission of Hire of instruments is an additional charge. The College is keen to welcome applications The Scholarship Prospectuses for 13+ and fees for boarders and up to 100% remission of from the sons and daughters of the Clergy. 16+ contain further information and details fees for day pupils. 2. Please contact the Admissions Department about the precise requirements of the various extra tuition may be provided for for details of the support available from the examinations as well as full details of all Fees Refund Scheme pupils requiring learning support. The charge Children of Clergy Fund. Scholarships available to those entering in the & Insurance Cover for such tuition is £65 per hour or £37.92 for a Separate Assessments are set for 13+ entry following year. The opportunity to opt in to the Fees Refund 35 minute lesson. Parents will be advised if such in Academic, Art, Design, Music and Sport A copy of these Prospectuses and application Scheme is offered to all parents. The scheme, tuition is required. Scholarships and for 16+ entry in Music and forms are available on the Scholarship page of provides for the remission of fees for absence Extra tuition in English as a Language is also Sport Scholarships. An additional interview the College website or from the Admissions through illness or injury. The cost is 1% of the charged at £65 per hour. takes place for Academic Scholar Candidates on Department. termly fee and full details of this Scheme may 3. the 16+ Entry Assessment Day. It is possible to be obtained from the Director of Corporate voluntary activities. gain a Scholarship in more than one field. Resources. These include, for example: All Scholarships are made on merit. Free cover is given to all pupils (24 hours (i) Trips to concerts or to the theatre. Scholarships will not result in any financial a day, worldwide) for accidents resulting in (ii) Outdoor Activities Expeditions. assistance unless an application for a Bursary permanent disability or death and for the (iii) Concerts and films. has been approved at the time of Enrolment. treatment of accidental dental damage. Free (iv) House meals The Director of Corporate Resources will travel insurance, for College-organised trips decide what degree of assistance the College only, is also given to all pupils. 4. may be able to give in the event of a Scholarship Insurance against loss or damage to pupils’ sundries. being oVered. This will be calculated by an belongings should be arranged by parents. De- These include, for example: independent authority on the basis of financial tails of a specialist scheme for pupils may be (i) Subscriptions for academic publications. need indicated by a confidential means test, obtained from the Director of Corporate Re- (ii) Travel vaccinations and medication. and the value of the Bursary will be subject to sources. Alternatively, a household policy can annual review. Forms may be obtained from usually be extended if required. 5. the Admissions Department. the marlburian club. The College Bursary Policy is posted on the Medical Cover Life subscription to the Marlburian Club College website, a copy may be obtained from Normal medical attention (including admission for pupils joining the Lower School in the the Director of Corporate Resources OYce. to the school Medical Centre) is covered by the Michaelmas Term 2017 shall comprise eight A candidate who has won a Scholarship is fees, and specialist or hospital treatment under termly payments. For the 2017/2018 academic expected to enter the College in September the National Health Service will be arranged year this will be £ 93.75 per term. The following the examination, unless some special where necessary. subscription will increase in future academic agreement has been reached. Private medical treatment is the responsibil- years in line with any increases in the general The performance of all Scholarship holders ity of parents. boarding or day fees. On completion of full payment and six months after leaving the Upper 20 Marlborough College (Registered Charity No. ) Sixth (or as otherwise provided in the rules of incorporated by Royal Charter to provide education the Club) pupils shall become Life Members of the Marlburian Club. For pupils entering the College at Sixth Form level, the equivalent subscription shall be five termly payments. For the 2017/2018 academic year this will be £ 150 per term. The subscription will increase in future academic years in line with any increases in the general boarding or day fees. On completion of full payment and six months after completing the Upper Sixth year (or as otherwise provided in the rules of the Club) they shall become Life Members of the Marlburian Club. Eligible Old Marlburians who have not joined the Club during their time at College may apply subsequently for election by the Committee at a Life Subscription rate as determined by the Committee.

Save Fees by Paying in Advance The College normally operates a scheme which gives a discount to those who pay a capital sum in advance towards their child’s fees. However, as a consequence of current market conditions, the College is unable to oVer a discount. As soon as conditions allow, the re-introduction of the scheme will be notiﬁed to parents. For information about any other aspect of fees or expenses, please write to the Director of Finance.