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Hatherop Castle School

Hatherop

Cirencester

Gloucestershire GL7 3NB

Telephone: 01285 750206

email: [email protected]

www.hatheropcastle.co.uk

To arrange a visit to the School, please contact The Registrar on 01285 750206 or via email [email protected]

Welcome to Hatherop Castle School where we are proud of

our difference and uniqueness. Like the trees that grow in our

grounds, our pupils arrive as little saplings, they are nurtured

and nourished so they grow strong and tall. One of the most

fascinating of our trees is the Ginko. Its leaves are unique in

shape and its delicate structure belies a hidden strength.

Each year the trees lose their leaves just as our pupils are

dispersed to a number of senior schools; the tree grows stronger

and continues to yield fruit year after year. In an environment

where outdoor learning, the performing and visual arts and sport

all combine with outstanding academics to produce excellent

well-rounded pupils, everyone flourishes.

Paul Easterbrook, Headmaster

Welcome to Hatherop Castle School where we are proud of

our difference and uniqueness. Like the trees that grow in our

grounds, our pupils arrive as little saplings, they are nurtured

and nourished so they grow strong and tall. One of the most

fascinating of our trees is the Ginko. Its leaves are unique in

shape and its delicate structure belies a hidden strength.

Each year the trees lose their leaves just as our pupils are

dispersed to a number of senior schools; the tree grows stronger

and continues to yield fruit year after year. In an environment

where outdoor learning, the performing and visual arts and sport

all combine with outstanding academics to produce excellent

well-rounded pupils, everyone flourishes.

Paul Easterbrook, Headmaster

The warm, caring atmosphere generated

by the boarding house, the wide variety of

activities that cross year groups, age ranges

and boys and girls, the strong friendships

that exist among the pupils at the school are

all a vital part of their education. So strong

are the friendships forged at Hatherop

Castle that they last a lifetime, as witnessed

by former pupils who return to the school at

events such as Founder’s Day.

Eduardo, Year 8 pupil

The warm, caring atmosphere generated

by the boarding house, the wide variety of

activities that cross year groups, age ranges

and boys and girls, the strong friendships

that exist among the pupils at the school are

all a vital part of their education. So strong

are the friendships forged at Hatherop

Castle that they last a lifetime, as witnessed

by former pupils who return to the school at

events such as Founder’s Day.

Eduardo, Year 8 pupil

Hatherop Castle is set in the heart of the Cotswolds, in a truly rural setting that brings with

it the sense of peace and security that you would expect. The school environment, however,

adds up to more than this and there is, to quote one ISI Inspector, ‘a very real spirit of place’

upon which many visitors have commented. In this beautiful setting a lot is gained by the

children just from being outside where responsibility for the environment is generated in all

age groups and everyone is inspired.

Emily, Year 6 pupil

Hatherop Castle is set in the heart of the Cotswolds, in a truly rural setting that brings with

it the sense of peace and security that you would expect. The school environment, however,

adds up to more than this and there is, to quote one ISI Inspector, ‘a very real spirit of place’

upon which many visitors have commented. In this beautiful setting a lot is gained by the

children just from being outside where responsibility for the environment is generated in all

age groups and everyone is inspired.

Emily, Year 6 pupil

That Hatherop Castle is unique is beyond doubt.

While naturally complying with the rules and

regulations that form an increasing part of our lives,

we pride ourselves on having the flexibility to take

the best that these have to offer. Each child’s unique

talents and personality are embraced and developed.

All the children are valued for who they are.

Hannah, Year 5 pupil

That Hatherop Castle is unique is beyond doubt.

While naturally complying with the rules and

regulations that form an increasing part of our lives,

we pride ourselves on having the flexibility to take

the best that these have to offer. Each child’s unique

talents and personality are embraced and developed.

All the children are valued for who they are.

Hannah, Year 5 pupil

That every child has the right to be cared for is unarguable. Hatherop Castle prides

itself on its ‘outstanding’ level of pastoral care, as commented on in our most

recent inspection reports. It is because the children feel safe and secure that their

talents, confidence and self esteem can be nurtured and developed fully.

Rupert, Year 8 pupil

That every child has the right to be cared for is unarguable. Hatherop Castle prides

itself on its ‘outstanding’ level of pastoral care, as commented on in our most

recent inspection reports. It is because the children feel safe and secure that their

talents, confidence and self esteem can be nurtured and developed fully.

Rupert, Year 8 pupil

Although valuing the individual and seeking to unlock each child’s potential, it is the

sense of teamwork that is one of the school’s defining characteristics. Whether in

the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage or in a host of other settings, the

importance of working together towards a common goal is at the heart of Hatherop

Castle School. Everyone shares and celebrates the success of each other.

Eilidh, Year 7 pupil

Although valuing the individual and seeking to unlock each child’s potential, it is the

sense of teamwork that is one of the school’s defining characteristics. Whether in

the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage or in a host of other settings, the

importance of working together towards a common goal is at the heart of Hatherop

Castle School. Everyone shares and celebrates the success of each other.

Eilidh, Year 7 pupil

We offer high quality teaching in a stimulating environment, a breadth

of curriculum second to none, innovative and exciting educational visits,

and the opportunity to take part in all manner of sporting and arts

related events. This makes learning at Hatherop Castle fun, varied and

successful and all children are encouraged to achieve their very best.

Toby, Year 3 pupil

We offer high quality teaching in a stimulating environment, a breadth

of curriculum second to none, innovative and exciting educational visits,

and the opportunity to take part in all manner of sporting and arts

related events. This makes learning at Hatherop Castle fun, varied and

successful and all children are encouraged to achieve their very best.

Toby, Year 3 pupil

Hatherop

Cirencester

Gloucestershire GL7 3NB

Telephone: 01285 750206

email: [email protected]

www.hatheropcastle.co.uk

To arrange a visit to the School, please contact The Registrar on 01285 750206 or via email [email protected]

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strong friendships

cross year groups

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caring atmosphere

wide variety of activities

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