- Founded in 1921, the boys’ school Halliford, which takes girls into its sixth form, describes itself as one “based on strong family values where we know and respect every student as an individual”.
- All pupils commit to being involved in at least two co-curricular or sporting activities a week. There is a wide range of options, from brass ensemble and chess to origami, podcast club and touch typing.
- A-levels offered beyond the standard subjects include classical civilisation and computer science, and the Extended Project Qualification to sixth-formers.
- Drama, art, music, sport and academic scholarships are available to those joining at 11, 13 or 16. The school is committed to “providing the widest possible access, regardless of income” to its prospective pupils and offers means-tested bursaries.
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