Building confidence,integrity and excellence

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For more information either visit our website or

telephone our Admissions Department

01932 574900 www.swps.org.uk

We look forward to your visit.

Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 9BN

01932 574900 office@swps.org.uk www.swps.org.uk

Welcome to Sir William Perkins’s School

prospectus. I hope you find that it gives you

an initial glimpse of the school but do come

and visit us to get the real picture.

Our vision is to build confidence, integrity and

excellence in a caring, innovative and happy

community so that each student leaves with

the best possible chance of achieving her full

potential and ready to take on the world.

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Pupils are friendly and self-reliant, reflecting the school’s emphasis on integrity, high standards of behaviour and sound personal values.Independent Schools Inspectorate Report

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Academic success is our priority but education

is about more than just top grades. We believe

in educating the whole person and equipping

our students to make their mark on the world.

We encourage them to get involved in the many

extra-curricular activities on offer and to take

every opportunity to develop their interests and

creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and

leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to

reach into the wider community.

We have a very broad curriculum, giving the

students the opportunity to enjoy a wide

range of subjects.

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Lovely friendly place with a nurturing feel that achieves excellent results without too much pressure.Parent

I feel like I have been here forever! There is such a community that I feel like everyone is family to me.‘‘

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Year 7 student

Sir William Perkins, a wealthy Chertsey

merchant, founded the School in 1725.

Today the School has around 580 students

aged 11 to 18, who join us from many different

independent preparatory and maintained

sector schools. Situated on Green Belt land in

twelve acres of attractive gardens and playing

fields, the School is easily reached by road and

public transport and students travel here from

a wide area.

The School has a Christian foundation and

ethos which underpins the way it operates.

However, we value the fact that the Sir William

Perkins community is diverse and students of

all faiths, or none, are warmly welcomed.

The Sixth Form years are often said to be

the most enjoyable of all, and bring a host of

opportunities. The Sixth Form lead the way

in all areas of school life, both academic and

extra-curricular, including directing drama

productions, embarking on the Gold Duke

of Edinburgh’s Award and running successful

Young Enterprise teams.

There is a structured programme of support for

university applications, under the guidance of

the Head of Sixth Form, including one-to-one

help from tutors. The vast majority choose to

go on to high-ranking universities.

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The students were very impressive….their questioning was both curious and scholarly, and reflected the sorts of students we would all like to see in our seminar groups.Visiting University Lecturer

SWPS is a very busy place! During lunchtimes

and after school, the students are involved in

numerous clubs and societies organised by

staff and Sixth Formers. Beyond the curriculum,

just as within it, we believe in stretching the

most able, as well as giving opportunity to

all. There are also a large number of day and

residential trips on offer which bring the

curriculum to life.

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Pupils demonstrate excellent social awareness and they grow up to be poised, confident and articulate young women. Independent Schools Inspectorate Report

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We have a ‘sports for all’ attitude whilst also giving a high standard of

competition for those seeking to reach the top in their sports.Director of Sport

Our sports teams celebrate success at district,

county and national levels, with our rowers

having represented Britain internationally. The

excellent sports facilities enable us to offer a

wide range of sporting activities. Throughout

the School, the abundance of curricular and

extra-curricular sporting opportunities are

embraced by all.

Pastoral care runs through every aspect of

School life. Whether in the classroom, on the

games field, on stage or in the lunch hall, it is

of paramount importance. Girls will thrive, be

inspired and reach their potential when they

feel happy, secure, safe and well looked after as

individuals. Our partnerships with parents

underpin our ability to provide the best

possible support to each one of our students.

Focussing on each student as an individual is

central to our ethos. Getting to know each

of the students and encouraging them to aim

high and get involved is at the heart of what

we do at the School.

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Your girls are strong minded, friendly, confident, funny, articulate, energetic and engaging. All these skills and behaviours are so important for women in the changing world in which we operate.Judge, Young Enterprise Surrey Final

Year 7 student‘‘

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Even though I have spent a small amount of time at SWPS I feel I have gained a huge amount of confidence.

Parent‘‘

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Combination of warm, inclusive environment and high academic aspirations for pupils. ‘Aim high and get involved.’

Building confidence,integrity and excellence

Sir W

illia

m P

erki

ns’s

Sch

ool P

rosp

ectu

s

For more information either visit our website or

telephone our Admissions Department

01932 574900 www.swps.org.uk

We look forward to your visit.

Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 9BN

01932 574900 office@swps.org.uk www.swps.org.uk