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YOUR GUIDE TO A GOOD EDUCATION IN THE LOCAL AREA

COVER ARTWORK SUPPLIED SEPARATELY Education is vital as a preparation Have your for life. The right schools and colleges can open the doors to Contents own point of success and fulfilment. A home at Eden Grove can play its part, by putting exceptional educational VIEW opportunities within reach.

WELCOME

TWO RIVERS STAINES-UPON-THAMES QUEEN MARY SHOPPING CENTRE LONDON TWICKENHAM HIGH STREET RESERVOIRS PRIMARY SCHOOLS 6

STAINES-UPON-THAMES BIRCH GREEN ELMSLEIGH SHOPPING STAINES-UPON-THAMES Discovering the delight of learning can start young. At Eden Grove, HEATHROW AIRPORT RESERVOIRS PARK CENTRE TRAIN STATION young children can enjoy making friends in welcoming nearby primary schools, where play turns into learning and caring staff will help them take their first steps into an exciting world.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES 10 As children grow older, they need new challenges, and the area’s superb local secondary schools and colleges can provide them. There are opportunities for all, and whether their interests are academic or vocational, they can find the help they need to prepare for successful and enriching lives.

UNIVERSITIES 16 As they become young adults, the educational priorities change again. London’s universities provide opportunities for every interest and aptitude and offer some of the finest further education in the world.

22 3 N Aerial photography taken in Staines-upon-Thames A TIME FOR LEARNING Welcome Many of London’s leading schools, colleges and universities are within easy reach of Eden Grove. They ensure that a new home there provides access to some of the finest schools, colleges and universities in the world – and a place to think a sound starting point for challenging TO SHARE YOUR DREAMS careers and rewarding lives. listen and express yourself WHERE YOU STAND OUT AS AN EQUAL defeat barriers MAKE FRIENDS FOR LIFE cherish the moment

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4 5 “ Anyone who has never made Primary a mistake has never tried Schools anything new.” DISTANCE GENDER FEES RATING ALBERT EINSTEIN

Where it all STARTS

YOUR CHILD’S PRIMARY SCHOOL MUST HELP YOUR CHILDREN BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DISCOVER THE TRUTH ABOUT LEARNING – THAT IT CAN BE FUN AS WELL AS FASCINATING. ENSURING THEY CAN GO TO A SCHOOL THEY LOVE IS THE FIRST STEP OF A LIFETIME’S JOURNEY

PRIMARY SCHOOLS PAGE STAINES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 8 RIVERBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 8 HYTHE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL 8 BUCKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 ASHFORD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 9 BISHOPSGATE SCHOOL 9

The early stages of an enriching and thoroughly rewarding journey

6 7 Primary Schools

Hythe Community Buckland Bishopsgate Primary School Primary School School

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Hythe Community Primary School is Positioned in extensive school grounds at A leading coeducational school made up Staines Riverbridge a popular school set in the heart of the the heart of Staines-upon-Thames, Buckland Ashford Park of children ages 3-13. Set in 20 acres of community in Staines-upon-Thames and Primary has a fun, friendly and devoted team beautiful grounds and woodland, with a Preparatory School Primary School offering far more than just an academic of staff that form part of the fantastic support Primary School glorious learning environment and first-class education. Hard work, stimulating extra- network. The school consists of no more than facilities. There is a warm family atmosphere OVERVIEW OVERVIEW curricular activities, good manners and 420 children across all years, ages 4-11, so a OVERVIEW and they place great emphasis on building inspiring teaching along with excellent facilities strong sense of community and development a solid foundation of skills and a love of Staines Preparatory School is a co- Riverbridge is a three form entry school Ashford Park is a large, growing, yet happy and help enable every child to fulfil their potential. is ever present. learning, which will enable each child to settle educational school for children ages 3-11. taking the classes per year group from friendly school aiming to provide the very All this is achieved within an inclusive, caring, confidently into school life and become the Outstanding facilities as well as skilled, Reception (ages 4-5 years) all the way up best education for all the children in their family atmosphere, where a close partnership WHAT TO EXPECT best that they can be. passionate teachers support the academic to 10-11 years, and from its own Nursery, care, by contributing to their well-being and between home and school is encouraged. side of learning. The school follows a moral which takes children from the age of 3. Buckland Primary School is committed to intellectual, physical, social and emotional WHAT TO EXPECT code known as the ‘Staines Prep Way’. All The school believes an excellent primary ensuring every pupil leaves school with development. They work to foster a love for WHAT TO EXPECT of the pupils, staff and Governors follow education, working in partnership with high aspirations for themselves and others, lifelong learning, knowing that education Bishopsgate School exists to provide a first and uphold the code, all working towards a parents provides a foundation to a child’s The school’s ethos is to help children an enduring passion for learning and the empowers a child to make informed choices class education through a broad and balanced common goal – making Staines Preparatory future success, helping them grow into to achieve their best, to have a desire for confidence to face challenges resiliently. about their life and guides their future. curriculum, preparing its children for life in the School a great place to be. rounded, happy adults. learning, to have respect for themselves, Together as a school community they devised, 21st century. The school’s aim is to offer a first each other and the world around them and share and believe in their vision of ‘believe’, WHAT TO EXPECT class education. Encouragement, support and to have the motivation to challenge ‘excel’, ‘strive’ and ‘together’. enjoyment characterise the school’s approach WHAT TO EXPECT WHAT TO EXPECT Ashford Park is committed to the safeguarding themselves, celebrate their success and to learning and in response, pupils thrive and The school prides itself on preparing their Riverbridge ensures that the right and well-being of all children and adults linked learn from their mistakes. The aim is always HOW IT PERFORMS grow in confidence. pupils for the challenges of tomorrow. opportunities are made available to enable to the school, and on achieving success. As to help give them the skills to achieve Creating an enjoyable, exciting and interesting every child to excel and achieve their full The school aims to teach key skills and well as fantastic learning facilities, the school throughout their lives. HOW IT PERFORMS learning environment. Everyone is encouraged potential. Staff are committed to the knowledge through a broad and balanced also encourages health with cycle and scooter curriculum, motivating each child in their In recent years, all Year 8 pupils reached their to share their ideas, to listen and work well well-being of the children with the belief HOW IT PERFORMS racks, fitness equipment, and well-being in with their friends and peers. Supporting the that children treated with respect will learn own learning and developing in them the self- providing a supportive, nurturing and caring preferred senior schools and a healthy number The school offers a broad, creative and schools outstanding academic track record to respect others. The school prides itself belief that success is theirs to own. To meet environment and even have school animals of scholarships have been obtained. balanced curriculum, which inspires children to are state-of-the-art teaching, sporting and in having plenty of outside grassed areas for this aim staff, pupils, parents and Governors to help promote it. develop a lifelong love of learning. The aim is performance facilities, available to all pupils. the children to use at playtimes as well as recognise their responsibilities collectively and ADDRESS to develop enquiring and lively minds as well for PE and sports. individually. The approach of working together HOW IT PERFORMS | as the knowledge and skills to enable children ensures the school can take responsibility for HOW IT PERFORMS Ashford Park promotes hard work, high TW20 0YJ to thrive in an ever-changing world. the academic, social and emotional well-being Every child that attends the school is given HOW IT PERFORMS expectations and support engagement W: bishopsgate-school.co.uk of pupils and families in our care. a goal, to succeed and to be different in Riverbridge has a challenging curriculum, ADDRESS through a curriculum, which encourages a positive way. This includes support and designed to stimulate and engage children, children to build resilience and satisfaction ADMISSION DETAILS Thorpe Road | Staines-upon-Thames ADDRESS encouragement to help everyone make providing opportunities for each child with their learning. Apply via the school website TW18 3HD Berryscroft Road | Staines-upon-Thames decisions and choices confidently. to succeed and achieve to the best of W: hythe..sch.uk their ability. TW18 1NB ADDRESS W: bucklandprimary.surrey.sch.uk ADDRESS ADMISSION DETAILS Station Crescent | Ashford Gresham Road I Staines-upon-Thames ADDRESS TW15 3HN Via the eAdmissions website ADMISSION DETAILS TW18 2BT Park Avenue | Staines-upon-Thames eadmissions.org.uk W: ashford-park.surrey.sch.uk W: stainesprep.co.uk TW18 2EF Via the eAdmissions website W: riverbridgeprimary.co.uk eadmissions.org.uk ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS Via the eAdmissions website Apply via the school website ADMISSION DETAILS eadmissions.org.uk Via the eAdmissions website eadmissions.org.uk

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8 9 Secondary “Education is & Colleges the movement Schools from dark DISTANCE GENDER FEES RATING to light.” BENJAMIN ROOSEVELT Where your future takes SHAPE

SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES PREPARE CHILDREN TO DISCOVER THEIR ADULT SELVES, AND PREPARE FOR ADULT LIFE. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, THE ABILITY TO RISE TO CHALLENGES AND A DETERMINATION TO SUCCEED ARE ALL AMONG THE SKILLS THEY MUST NURTURE.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES PAGE THE MATTHEW ARNOLD SCHOOL 12 12 12 TASIS – THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN 13 SIR WILLIAM PERKINS’S SCHOOL 13 ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE 13

SUNBURY MANOR SCHOOL 14 14 ACS EGHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 14 A good Secondary School or College 15 is essential to support the transition ETON COLLEGE 15 from childhood to adult life

10 11 Secondary Colleges Schools& TASIS – The The Magna American School Carta School in England

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The Magna Carta School is in the heart of TASIS The American School in England is The Matthew , with a nurturing spirit, respecting Thomas Knyvett for ages 3-18 and is an international learning Sir William St Paul’s differences, celebrating success and enriching community in which students find success Arnold School lives for children aged 11-16. The school aims College and challenge through academic programmes, Perkins’s School Catholic College to provide a supportive environment where and enjoy engaging in a host of sports and OVERVIEW they are challenged to do their best. The OVERVIEW activities that promote their health and OVERVIEW OVERVIEW students are regularly acknowledged for their well-being. Ideally situated on a beautiful A co-educational secondary school for A successful, local school with an average An independent school for girls aged 11-18, St. Paul’s Catholic College takes students from academic, sporting, artistic and community campus in Surrey, the School provides a safe students aged 11-16 that will unlock a child’s size class of 22 students in key stage 3 and situated on 13 acres of greenery. There is 11 through to Sixth Form and is a community achievements and their success is based on environment, extensive facilities and beautiful talents. Their mantra is that ‘Every Day 20 at key stage 4. They have made sustained a vision to build confidence, integrity and where children are valued and encouraged a commitment to personal growth. landscape where they are welcomed by their Students Achieve’, and their aim is to help progress over a number of years, and seek excellence in a caring, innovative and to develop their unique gifts whatever they new peers. every child to achieve his or her very best to ensure that they maintain an exceptional motivated community, giving each student may be. Their aim for all students is ‘Achieving WHAT TO EXPECT both inside and outside the classroom. A learning community. The College sees itself as the best possible chance of achieving their Excellence, Learning to Serve’ so that each WHAT TO EXPECT highly qualified, dynamic team is committed The school works hard to create a learning the central resource for learning and support full potential, taking sound values and a student develops the knowledge and skills to working with children all the way through environment that is not only stimulating in the local community and continue to strive TASIS England nurtures intellectual curiosity breadth of skills with them. A Christian needed to do well not just in exams, but in school and to bringing out the best in them. and celebratory but also, most importantly, for excellence in all it does. and emboldens each learner to flourish as a foundation and ethos of integrity underpins the wider world. meets the needs of every young person in principled, open-minded, and compassionate the way it operates. WHAT TO EXPECT their care. By maintaining a culture and ethos WHAT TO EXPECT member of a global community. The school WHAT TO EXPECT in the school that is reflected by the school comprises a lower school, middle school Despite the schools acknowledged Students will be asked and encouraged to ask WHAT TO EXPECT The school’s ethos is underpinned by the key motto: Respect…Learn…Aspire…Achieve they and upper school, all located on the same outstanding record for safeguarding and challenging and stimulating questions about The campus possesses superb sporting elements of St. Paul’s letter to Timothy where encourage students to become self-assured, campus. Boarding is offered for pupils aged student welfare, they never rest on their the world in which they live, and the teacher facilities, a Sixth Form Centre and state-of- he stresses love, service and doing the best considerate, and understand their role in 14 and upwards and pupils represent over laurels and constantly seek new ways to will adapt in real time to meet the needs the-art provision for drama and music. that is possible, and aspires to be a happy society and the rights and responsibilities fifty nationalities from around the world, promote the well-being of all. The aim is of every student. The school works hard to Academic success is priority but education school where children achieve. Teachers work that this brings. with the largest proportion being from the not simply to help young people achieve ensure that students have the skills and self- should be about more than just top grades hard to ensure that every student makes United States. qualifications so that all doors to the future belief to compete and flourish in a changing – the emphasis is on educating the whole excellent progress regardless of their starting HOW IT PERFORMS remain open; it is also to produce rounded educational and social environment, no matter person and equipping students to have the point. This means that students of all abilities HOW IT PERFORMS and grounded young adults who are ready The school is among the top 25% nationally how challenging. confidence to make their mark on the world. are challenged to learn and improve. and equipped to take their place in society. in terms of student progress. Students The curriculum is documented, supported achieve impressive GCSE results and progress HOW IT PERFORMS by appropriate plans and schemes of work HOW IT PERFORMS HOW IT PERFORMS to Further Education, apprenticeships and and covers a wide breadth of material, with HOW IT PERFORMS A rich curriculum within and beyond the The school is academically selective and staff There is a shared culture of high expectations the work place. brilliant results for International Baccalaureate Lessons are planned to maximise progress and classroom, enables young people to thrive and ensure that excellent results are achieved, among leaders, staff and pupils, leading them (IB) in Sixth Form. challenge all students, and there is a broad and pupils of all abilities and across all year groups with humanity and freedom of thought to produce high quality work and achieve ADDRESS balanced curriculum that enables students to make constant gains in their learning. alongside the academia. exceptional outcomes. ADDRESS develop essential skills. Thorpe Road | Staines-upon-Thames TW18 3HJ ADDRESS Coldharbour Lane | Thorpe ADDRESS ADDRESS W: magnacarta.surrey.sch.uk TW20 8TE ADDRESS Road | Ashford Guildford Road | Manor Lane | Sunbury-on-Thames W: tasisengland.org Kingston Road | Staines-upon-Thames TW15 3DU KT16 9BN TW16 6JE ADMISSION DETAILS TW18 1PF W: thomasknyvett.org W: swps.org.uk W: st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk ADMISSION DETAILS W: matthew-arnold.surrey.sch.uk/ Via the eAdmissions website eadmissions.org.uk ADMISSION DETAILS Apply via the school website ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS Via the eAdmissions website Exam. Apply via the school website Via the eAdmissions website Via the eAdmissions website eadmissions.org.uk eadmissions.org.uk eadmissions.org.uk

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12 13 Secondary Colleges Schools&

Sunbury Thamesmead ACS Egham Halliford Eton Manor School School International School School College

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW A happy, caring mixed comprehensive school Thamesmead is a successful and inclusive Founded in 1967 ACS International Schools “Cultivation to Halliford in is a boys only school Eton was founded by King Henry VI in 1440 for students aged 11-16 in Sunbury-on-Thames. comprehensive school in the village of educate about 3500 students, aged 2- 18, day from 11-18 years and opens up to girls in and has always been one of the leading Students and staff work hard together in an Shepperton, committed to excellence, and boarding, from more than 100 countries. the mind is as Sixth Form from age 16-18. A warm-hearted independent schools in the UK and it continues atmosphere of mutual respect, aspiration nurturing individuals, fulfilling potential and Students are empowered with skills and knowledge atmosphere is based on strong family values to provide a stimulating all-round education, and support to bring out the very best in respecting the local community. The school to thrive in a world that is ever changing, using a necessary as food and respect for every student as an individual. coupled with academic excellence. Eton is a each young person, ensuring students feel promotes British values of democracy, the world-renowned curriculum, so that they leave The school is academically ambitious and boys’ boarding school and offers an impressive safe and happy and look back on their time rule of law, individual liberty, and showing ACS as well rounded global citizens with the founded on high quality teaching and learning, academic curriculum within a highly supportive at the school very fondly. respect and tolerance for those with different academic and emotional intelligence to empathise to the body.” outstanding pastoral care and first-class environment and an enviable academic faiths and beliefs. There is a varied range of and engage with tomorrow’s big issues. MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO sporting, cultural and extra-curricular activities. repertoire, as well as an excellent sports and WHAT TO EXPECT academic and pastoral teaching and the extra- activities programme. At staff recognise curricular programme provided for students. WHAT TO EXPECT WHAT TO EXPECT that the personal development of pupils, At ACS Egham, the old blends with the new. Halliford has always placed the individual at WHAT TO EXPECT spiritually, morally, socially and culturally, plays WHAT TO EXPECT The beautiful grounds and buildings in 20 acres the very centre of all they do, and believe that There are approximately 1,300 pupils, joining a fundamental role in their ability to learn All students follow the National Curriculum. of countryside give the school a village feel, education is about so much more than just a at the age of 13 with a few joining in the sixth and achieve. It is an expectation that all staff In addition to English and Maths at Key Stage while the cutting-edge dedicated International set of examinations. The Halliford community form and continue right through until they are can and should make a contribution to the 3, everyone studies the Sciences, Humanities, Baccalaureate (IB) centre provides a modern strives for excellence in both academic and 18. A modern, forward-thinking school which development of pupils through the balanced a Modern Foreign Language, Design and learning experience. A pastoral programme personal development. Facilities such as new embraces new opportunities within teaching curriculum and through the use of appropriate Technology and Performing Arts subjects. At focusses on scholarship, citizenship and well- Science Laboratories and a Sixth Form Centre, and learning. Tradition remains important and teaching and learning strategies such as Key Stage 4 students study a compulsory core being with an extensive after-school sports, a new Music Apple iMAC Composition Suite still shapes some of the guiding principles, but discussion, reflection and pupil participation. of Maths, English Language and Literature and music and drama with choirs, instrumental and Design Technology Studio are amongst it is a willingness to innovate which has seen Science plus three options and all students tuition, ensembles/bands and a range of many other developments. the school thrive for almost six centuries. HOW IT PERFORMS study Physical Education and Religion, school productions. HOW IT PERFORMS The school aims to provide opportunities and Philosophy and Ethics. HOW IT PERFORMS Up to 100 boys make successful applications an environment in which pupils can explore HOW IT PERFORMS The Curriculum at Halliford School is designed of the UK’s to Oxbridge each year, Eton attendees also and develop their own values and beliefs HOW IT PERFORMS ACS offer one of the world’s most prestigious to be broad and varied, allowing students to  leave the school with life experiences and as well as foster high standards of personal 2018-2019 GSCE results showed that 85% of university preparatory programmes, the develop the skills to succeed in further study friendships on top of their brilliant results. behaviour and a caring attitude. students achieved a standard pass in Maths International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the Prime Ministers or employment in the 21st century. and English which means that they gained innovative International Baccalaureate Career- were educated at Eton College ADDRESS ADDRESS a 4 grade or higher in both subjects. related Programme ADDRESS Eton College | Windsor Nursery Road | Sunbury-on-Thames Russell Road | Shepperton SL4 6DW ADDRESS ADDRESS TW16 6LF TW17 9HX W: etoncollege.com W: sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk Manygate Lane | Shepperton London Road | Egham W: hallifordschool.co.uk TW17 9EE TW20 0HS ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS W: thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk W: acs-schools.com ADMISSION DETAILS Exam/Interview. Via the eAdmissions website Exam/Interview. Apply via the school website eadmissions.org.uk ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS Apply via the school website Via the eAdmissions website Apply via the school website NOTABLE ALUMNI eadmissions.org.uk Prince William Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry Duke of Sussex, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, Damian Lewis

ACADEMY ACADEMY INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT 4.7 MILES 4.8 MILES 5.1 MILES 5.7 MILES 7.6 MILES SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL Independent schools SCHOOL SCHOOL BOYS 11-18 ISI ISI MIXED GOOD MIXED GOOD MIXED within 6 miles of YEARS AND BOYS OUTSTANDING INSPECTED INSPECTED SCHOOL (OFSTED) SCHOOL (OFSTED) SCHOOL GIRLS 16-8 SCHOOL (OFSTED) SCHOOL SCHOOL Staines-upon-Thames YEARS 14 15 The importance of further education Universities grows each year: the wisdom it brings will last for a lifetime

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IN THE FAST CHANGING MODERN WORLD, FURTHER EDUCATION IS KEY TO DEALING WITH THESE CHALLENGES, AND THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL, LONDON’S WEALTH OF UNIVERSITIES ENSURES THAT THERE ARE PLENTY OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ALL WITHIN EASY REACH OF A HOME AT EDEN GROVE.

UNIVERSITIES PAGE ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY, LONDON 18

ST MARY’S UNIVERSITY 19 IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON 19

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can take it away from you.” KING’S COLLEGE LONDON 21 LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS 21 B.B. KING 16 17 Universities

Royal Holloway, University of London

OVERVIEW WHAT TO EXPECT HOW IT PERFORMS A Russell Group affiliated university, with The Royal Holloway community stretches Royal Holloway is voted one of the Top 20 a superb reputation and one of the most beyond the UK, with over 90,000 alumni University’s in the UK in the Times and Sunday iconic and beautiful campus’ in the world, around the world, many of whom come Times Good University Guide 2020. complete with teaching and study spaces, back to campus and share their experiences. St Mary’s Imperial College bars, cafés, high-quality accommodation and There are over 100 societies to join, with ADDRESS sports facilities, set in 135 acres of stunning a strong emphasis on keeping healthy and Egham Hill | Egham University London parkland. Holloway has a wealth of history and active with an on-campus sports centre and TW20 0EX opportunity, providing an individual education extensive range of clubs recreational and W: royalholloway.ac.uk Royal Holloway University with flexibility and a breadth of choice. fitness opportunities. OVERVIEW OVERVIEW student satisfaction level St Mary’s is a top university, with a long and Imperial College is the only university in the ADMISSION DETAILS distinguished history, a modern outlook and UK to focus exclusively on science, medicine, Apply via UCAS website ucas.com Proportion of undergraduate as well as an excellent academic record, with engineering and business. From its iconic students studying from overaseas one of the best sports scenes in the UK. The South Kensington base, where the College was NOTABLE ALUMNI aim at St Mary’s isn’t just to help students founded in 1907, Imperial has now expanded Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Proportion postgraduate achieve high grades; it offers a community across nine campuses all over London. Sophie Christiansen OBE students studying from overseas approach and believes in encouraging students All students are mature on a personal level. WHAT TO EXPECT students (age 25+) Its base in central London is setting the WHAT TO EXPECT university in the heart of a truly international † £9,250 PER St Mary’s is modern, friendly and welcoming, community, with some of the world’s biggest 3.1 MILES ACADEMIC YEAR and homely. Its reputation for excellence businesses on its doorstep. Partnerships with (FOR 2020/2021) in education was established in 1850 and, these companies ensure that the cutting edge whilst being centred by key Catholic values of research can be applied to the real world and fairness, respect and generosity, it is welcoming provide a springboard for rewarding careers. to students of all faiths and none. There is a But it’s not all work and no play. There are over strong community of students and staff, with 380 student-led clubs and societies, reflecting the highest standards in teaching, as well as a the huge variety of student interests. vibrant culture and environment for research. HOW IT PERFORMS HOW IT PERFORMS Imperial College is ranked among the top St Mary’s was voted 1st in the Guardian ten best universities in the world, making an University Guide 2020 in London for course Imperial degree highly valued by employers satisfaction and teaching satisfaction. 75% across the globe and providing an excellent of graduates achieve a 2:1 or first class first step in a student’s chosen career. honours degree. ADDRESS ADDRESS Exhibition Rd | London Waldegrave Road | Twickenham SW7 2AZ TW1 4SX W: imperial.ac.uk W: stmarys.ac.uk ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS Apply via UCAS website ucas.com Apply via UCAS website ucas.com NOTABLE ALUMNI NOTABLE ALUMNI Dame Sally Davies, Alexander Fleming, Mo Farah, Pete Postlethwaite OBE, H G Wells, Brian May Christian Wade

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University University King’s College London School of Surrey College London London of Economics

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OVERVIEW “ Education is The University of Surrey was established on University College London, officially known as King’s College is the fourth oldest university The LSE, officially the London School of Guildford’s Stag Hill 50 years ago, an integral UCL since 2005, is the largest university in the in England and ranked in the top universities Economics and Political Science, is a world leader the passport part of the town, the institution makes a United Kingdom. Founded in 1826, it was the in the world. With nine faculties, institutes in the social sciences. The School’s academic valuable contribution to the wider local and first university in England to welcome students of and schools of study, and five medical research profile spans a broad range and is renowned for to the future, regional community. It is a highly sought after any religion or social background and the first to council centres, King’s offers world-class the study of real world issues, from economics, university with students coming from all over welcome women. Today UCL is widely regarded teaching and research, and an ambition politics and law to sociology, anthropology, the world to attend one of their three faculties, as an academic powerhouse, appearing in the top London Universities to make the world a better place through accounting and finance. Teaching and research for tomorrow consisting of 22 schools and departments. 20 in a range of worldwide rankings. education, building on strong foundations as are conducted through 25 departments and in the UK top a university that is of London, for the world. institutes and 23 research centres. belongs to those WHAT TO EXPECT WHAT TO EXPECT within an hour’s commute Outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes UCL is a diverse global community of world- WHAT TO EXPECT WHAT TO EXPECT who prepare for all students across the Faculty of Arts class academics, students, industry links, from Eden Grove by train The university has a distinguished reputation in LSE has students from over 160 countries and Social Sciences, Engineering and Physical external partners and alumni, with a shared the humanities, law, the sciences; including life worldwide, making the school a very for it today.” Sciences as well as Health and Medical vision: to transform the way that the world is and less than 20 miles away sciences such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing international and cosmopolitan institution. Sciences. University of Surrey has a self- understood, how knowledge is created and and dentistry and social sciences. It provides Their central location offers easy access to MALCOLM X contained campus that has everything on-site, how problems are solved. A powerful collective exceptional teaching and cutting-edge research the vast cultural and social life of London. from six bands of student accommodation to of individuals and institutions work together particularly in medicine and the biosciences. LSE alumni benefit from bespoke careers the library, learning centre and multiple places to explore new possibilities, with a distinctive There is a commitment to nurturing successful services, a mentoring network, events and to eat and drink. approach to research, education and innovation. students, staff and alumni who can contribute their Leadership Series, with live streamed to building a better, fairer world around them. lectures with the world’s thought leaders. HOW IT PERFORMS HOW IT PERFORMS Surrey has established itself as a top university Studying at UCL can open doors to careers HOW IT PERFORMS HOW IT PERFORMS in major national and international university and further studies all over the world. A UCL Corporations across London strengthen learning Graduates can be found in senior positions in league table rankings, and is of the highest degree or post-graduate qualification is highly opportunities for students. The future of King’s organisations and governments worldwide. quality found in the UK. regarded and the University has links with is interwoven with the future of the city – as a Alumni and former staff include 18 Nobel Prize employers across London and beyond. place to live, work, learn and experience. winners in Economics, Peace or Literature and ADDRESS 35 past or present Heads of State. Stag Hill | Guildford ADDRESS ADDRESS GU2 7XH Gower St | Bloomsbury | London Strand | London ADDRESS W: surrey.ac.uk WC1E 6BT WC2R 2LS Houghton St | London W: ucl.ac.uk W: kcl.ac.uk WC2A 2AE ADMISSION DETAILS W: lse.ac.uk ADMISSION DETAILS Apply via UCAS website ucas.com ADMISSION DETAILS ADMISSION DETAILS Apply via website ucl.ac.uk UG: Apply via UCAS website ucas.com PG: Apply via King’s website kcl.ac.uk Apply via UCAS website ucas.com NOTABLE ALUMNI NOTABLE ALUMNI NOTABLE ALUMNI Yvonne Barr, Michael Epstein, Gustav Holst, Derek Jarman, Chris Martin, Rachel Whiteread Rosalind Franklin, Thomas Hardy, Joseph Lister, Sir David Attenborough, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Desmond Tutu, Virginia Woolf President JFK, Robert Mundell, David Rockefeller

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DISTANCE WALKING DRIVING of the PRIMARY SCHOOLS STAINES PREPARATORY SCHOOL 0.7 Miles 13 Mins 3 Mins ESSENCE RIVERBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.0 Miles 16 Mins 4 Mins HYTHE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.2 Miles 20 Mins 6 Mins BUCKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.6 Miles 28 Mins 6 Mins ASHFORD PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL 2.2 Miles 30 Mins 9 Mins BISHOPSGATE SCHOOL 5.2 Miles Ø 14 Mins

SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES THE MATTHEW ARNOLD SCHOOL 1.3 Miles 25 Mins 5 Mins THE MAGNA CARTA SCHOOL 1.3 Miles 21 Mins 6 Mins THOMAS KNYVETT COLLEGE 1.8 Miles 34 Mins 8 Mins TASIS – THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN ENGLAND 3.4 Miles 60 Mins 9 Mins SIR WILLIAM PERKINS’S SCHOOL 4.6 Miles Ø 12 Mins ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE* 4.6 Miles Ø 14 Mins SUNBURY MANOR SCHOOL 4.7 Miles Ø 14 Mins THAMESMEAD SCHOOL 4.8 Miles Ø 12 Mins ACS EGHAM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL* 5.1 Miles Ø 10 Mins HALLIFORD SCHOOL 5.7 Miles Ø 12 Mins ETON COLLEGE 7.6 Miles Ø 18 Mins

UNIVERSITIES ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY, LONDON 3.1 Miles 60 Mins 6 Mins ST MARY’S UNIVERSITY 9.0 Miles Ø 26 Mins IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON 15.3 Miles Ø 35 Mins UNIVERSITY OF SURREY 15.9 Miles Ø 30 Mins UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON 17.6 Miles Ø 60 Mins KING’S COLLEGE LONDON 18.1 Miles Ø 75 Mins LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS 18.2 Miles Ø 60 Mins

*Ofsted ratings are outstanding for these schools at time of print. 22 23 All distances and travel times are approximate and sourced from google.co.uk/maps. STAINES-UPON-THAMES HAS SUPERB TRANSPORT LINKS, BY Some of the ROAD AND RAIL. THESE ENSURE THAT A HOME AT EDEN GROVE CAN PROVIDE EASY ACCESS NOT JUST TO KEY SCHOOLS, best education COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, BUT TO ALL THAT LONDON establishments HAS TO OFFER FOR CULTURE, SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT. at your FINGERTIPS CENTRAL LONDON HEA THROW KNIGHTSBRIDGE

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RICHMOND 5 1 M I N S * SUNBURY- ON-THAMES T WICKENHAM CLAPHAM 1 7 M I N S * 1 8 M I N S * JUNCTION

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READING WEYBRIDGE ROYAL ASCOT WINDSOR & VIRGINIA TWICKENHAM RICHMOND CLAPHAM LONDON ETON RIVERSIDE WATER JUNCTION WATERLOO

48MINS^ 23MINS^ 19MINS^ 14MINS^ 8MINS^ 11MINS^ 16MINS^ 24MINS^ 35MINS^ 24 25 Learning more about a unique new NEIGHBOURHOOD Staines-upon-Thames is a picturesque town set on the River Thames, surrounded by green spaces and with a rich variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. At its heart is Eden Grove, a stunning new residential quarter, with superbly designed and finished homes. Central London is just over half an hour away, the outstanding natural beauty of the surrounding Surrey countryside is closer still. For learning, for living; a home at Eden Grove is the perfect solution.

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