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Talbot Heath School |
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| Type Girls Student Numbers Approximately 420 Age Range 11 - 18 years Location |
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In the county of Dorset, approximately 1.5 hours by road from London
and close to the centre of Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Bournemouth
Nearest railway station: Bournemouth (20 minutes from the school)
Local airport: Southampton Eastleigh (35 minutes from the school)
The School
Talbot Heath was founded in 1886 and originally known as Bournemouth High School. The school moved to its present, pleasant woodland site in 1935 and adopted the name "Talbot Heath". The school's facilities include a newly equipped Technology Centre, Drama Studio, and an outstanding music block which was completed in 1995. There is also an outdoor swimming pool.
Academic Profile
| Years 7 - 9 | Based on but not constrained by the National Curriculum. |
| Years 10 - 11 | Additional courses are followed in Geography, History, Art, Music, Technology, Latin, Classical Civilisation, and a second modern language. Most girls take 9 GCSEs |
| VIth Form | Most subjects taught to GCSE may be studied art "A" level plus Economics, Social Biology and Theatre Studies. There is also a General Studies programme including Understanding Industry, Community Service and various short recreational and academic courses of general interest. Some may lead to AS or GCSE examinations |
Special Features
Accommodation
Younger girls occupy bright, spacious dormitories of up to 8 pupils, older girls have twin or single study bedrooms.
Fees and Extras
Registration fee - £40
School fee per term - £5,078
School fee per year - £15,234
Security deposit - £5,078
Deposit for extras - £1,000
School uniform - £600
Personal Accident insurance - £3.70
Belongings insurance - none
Fees protection insurance - 1.5% of fees
Extra English per hour - £20
Bedding to provide: duvet, 4 pillow cases, 4 sheets (or 2 sheets, 2 covers),
hand towels, bath towels
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