Ellesmere College
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| Established | 1884 |
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| Type | Independent School |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Founder | Canon Nathaniel Woodard |
| Location | Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 9AB England |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| DfE URN | 123600 |
| Students | 615 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 7–18 |
| Website | www.ellesmere.com |
Coordinates: 52°53′43″N 2°53′31″W / 52.89522°N 2.89189°W
Ellesmere College is an independent co-educational English independent school located in Ellesmere and based in rural northern Shropshire, England.
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[edit] History
It was founded in 1884 by Canon Nathaniel Woodard as a boys' school in association with the Church of England, on a 70-acre (280,000 m2) campus, with views across to the Breidden Hills.
[edit] Description
Ellesmere College is a member of the Woodard Corporation, the largest group of independent schools in the United Kingdom.[1] Pupils range in ages from 7 to 18, and the school consists of a Lower School, Middle School, Senior School and Sixth Form.[2] In addition to academic classroom work, the school places a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities, such as artistic, sporting or outdoor endeavours.[3] The school has in recent years become famous for its elite age group and youth swimming programme - Ellesmere College Titans - attracting top swimming pupils from all over the UK and Europe. The school also has a rugby academy and offers scholarships for talented young swimmers and rugby players.[4]
The musical tradition is strong[citation needed], and it has two of the finest pipe organs in England[citation needed]. More than thirty per cent of the students learn to play a musical instrument. The drama and art traditions are strong[citation needed] also.
All students are encouraged to join the CCF, social services or the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Through the Cadet Vocational Qualifications Organisation (CVQO) the CCF offers cadets (aged 16–19) the opportunity to gain internationally-recognised BTEC First Diploma qualifications in Public Services and Music. Each BTEC First Diploma is the equivalent of 4 GCSEs, grade C - A*.
Ellesmere is a member of the Woodard Corporation of Schools, and has a Drama Exchange relationship with Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts in the United States.
In 1978 the movie "Absolution" starring Richard Burton and Billy Connolly was partly filmed within the college.
[edit] Student Numbers
Total Number of Pupils: 555, Age Range: 7-18
- Number of Boys: 378
- Number of Girls: 177
- Number of Boarders: 187
- Number in 6th Form: 140
[edit] Notable Old Ellesmerians
Former students of Ellesmere College are referred to as Old Ellesmerians. See also Category:Old Ellesmerians.
- Martin Aitchison - illustrator
- Bill Beaumont CBE - rugby player
- Ralph Benjamin - scientist
- John Brunt VC MC - recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Sir Paul Dean, Baron Dean of Harptree - Conservative Member of Parliament
- Robert Godwin - author
- Frederick Harvey VC MC CBE - Ireland rugby player and recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Chris Hawkins - DJ, television and radio presenter and reporter
- Peter Jones - actor, broadcaster and screenwriter
- Marty Natalegawa - Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Chris Moncrieff - Journalist
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Ellesmere College website
- Old Ellesmerian Club
- The Woodard Corporation of Schools
- Ellesmere College Titans
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- Educational institutions established in 1884
- Independent schools in Shropshire
- Schools with Combined Cadet Forces
- Woodard Schools
- Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
- Boarding schools in Shropshire
- International Baccalaureate schools in the United Kingdom
- Old Ellesmerians
- 1884 establishments in England
