Slindon College
Slindon College is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 8-18, set in the historic Slindon House, located in South Downs National Park.
Key Information
Pupils' development of self-esteem, self-confidence and self-knowledge is excellent." Individualized Education. At Slindon College we provide a specialist learning environment and highly individualised education to all pupils from year 4 through to Sixth Form. Underpinning our school ethos is strong pastoral care and small class sizes which ensure pupils thrive as their strengths are understood and called upon to encourage further learning exploration. "Our pupils are taught in class sizes no larger than 10 to allow each pupil the chance to achieve to the best of their ability."
History of the School
Pre-16 qualifications
Post 16 qualifications
Academic performance
Boarding accommodation
Those who board at Slindon College share an environment which we work hard to make as homely and enjoyable as possible. With a family orientated atmosphere, our school offers all boys a safe, respectful and structured lifestyle. Boarders enjoy a supportive and nurturing environment in which they can flourish both personally and academically. Secondary pupils and Sixth Formers, Year 7 and above, from the UK and overseas can board at Slindon College. The Boarding House is split by floors into Juniors and Seniors, who co-exist together and, with the help of the Boarding team, form a tight-knit family atmosphere.
Pastoral care
It is very important to us that our pupils enjoy their educational experience and that they eagerly engage with learning and College life. Pupils are encouraged to embrace opportunities to develop self-confidence and build self-esteem. We want them to be determined and motivated both in their academic and personal development and will work with them to explore occasions where this can be done in a safe environment, free from ridicule and with the support of the staff team. We encourage the pupils to accept, tolerate and celebrate diversity and differences in others, themselves and the wider world.
Extra-curricular activities
Activities take a broad range of forms making full use of the grounds, facilities and Houseparent skills including but not limited to: Sports Based Activities - badminton, table tennis, football, rounders, personal training in the gym, swimming, basketball, tennis, mountain biking. In House Activities - Fifa tournaments, Wii based activities, bingo nights, baking, board games and movie nights. Local Interest Activities - weekly visit to supermarket/McDonalds, walks in the South Downs National Park, local woodland or beach walks, trips to community owned Slindon Village shop and cafe 'The Forge'. Sixth Form boarders additionally have a weekly independent trip to Chichester.
General school facilities
The playing fields and outdoor areas include sports pitches for traditional games such as football, rugby, cricket and athletics including hurdles, high jump, triple jump, shot put. The College also offers contemporary sporting activities including fundamental movement skills such as ultimate frisbee and disc golf. The purpose built Multi Use Games Area offers the opportunity to play basketball, football, tennis and hand ball on a fenced hard court. The outdoor heated swimming pool, open from March-October, is used in lessons and Enrichment time to learn to swim, develop basic lifesaving skills and practice for water based activities such as canoeing.
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