Packwood Haugh School
| Packwood Haugh | |
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| Address | |
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near Shrewsbury , , SY4 1HX | |
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| Type | Independent day and boarding Preparatory school |
| Motto | Discas Dum Discere Possis (Latin: "Learn while you are able to learn") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1892 |
| Chairman of Governors | Mrs Liz Lewis |
| Headmaster | Mr Clive Smith-Langridge |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 4 to 13 |
| Enrollment | 215 |
| Former pupils | Old Packwoodians |
| Website | http://www.packwood-haugh.co.uk/ |
Packwood Haugh School is a co-educational Preparatory school for pupils from the ages of 4 to 13, offering places for both day and boarding pupils.[1] It is located in Ruyton-XI-Towns, mid-way between Oswestry and Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England.[2]
Its overarching aim is to provide an excellent all-round education that encompasses a breadth of opportunity for all pupils.[1]
Packwood has long furnished the top public schools. Many leavers move on to Shrewsbury, others to Rugby, Malvern College, Eton, Harrow, Wycombe Abbey, Moreton Hall, Stowe, St Edward's.[3]
History
The school was founded in 1892 at Packwood, Warwickshire, and moved to its present site, a large Victorian country house previously called Park House, set in 60 acres (24 ha), in 1941.[4] In 1956, it became a charitable trust. Girls joined the school in 1968 and a separate boarding house, Park House, provides boarding accommodation for girls.[1] A pre-preparatory department, Packwood Acorns, was established in 1993 for day children only aged between four and seven[2] and is also located within Parkhouse.[1] The rural site of 66 acres includes many facilities, such as a floodlit all-weather surface, a sports hall, purpose-built design and technology (DT) and art studios, an indoor swimming pool, science laboratories and a modern theatre.[1]
The Happy Faces day care nursery opened in September 2013 for young children under school age.[5]
Curriculum
Through participation in a broad curriculum, centred on core literacy and numeracy skills that underpin all other subjects, pupils develop a good level of knowledge and understanding. Nearly all pupils stay at the school until they are 13, successfully gaining places in the senior schools of their choice, with a significant number gaining scholarships and awards.[1]
In addition to English and Maths, the curriculum includes:[6]
| Chemistry | Art | History | Greek |
| Physics | CDT | Geography | Classics |
| Biology | Music | Religious Studies | Latin |
| French | Drama | PE | Study Skills |
| ICT | PSHE | Verbal Reasoning | Current Affairs |
As they progress through the school pupils may participate in national competitions including UK Mathematics Trust[7] challenges, the Townsend Warner History Prize[8] and the Satips[9] general knowledge competition.
The well-planned curriculum across the school is supported by an excellent programme of extra-curricular activities which enriches the pupils’ learning experiences. There is an extensive choice of clubs, such as pottery, cooking and debating, and external specialists offer additional opportunities such as judo and scuba diving.[1]
Former Headmasters
J G Bradshaw 1892 – 1922 [10]
D Harcourt Clarke 1922 – 1928[10]
G C McFerran 1928 – 1955[10]
Edward Pease-Watkin 1955 – 1988[10]
Patrick Jordan 1988 – 2000[10]
Nigel Westlake 2000 – 2012[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Iles, D. et al., Packwood Haugh School: Independent Schools Inspectorate Report dated Oct 2015
- ^ a b Iles, D. et al., Packwood Haugh School: Independent Schools Inspectorate Report dated March 2006
- ^ "Good Schools Guide". The Good Schools Guide.
- ^ Brown, Yoland (1988). Ruyton-XI-Towns, Unusual Name, Unusual History. Brewin Books. pp. 105, 107. ISBN 0-947731-41-5.
- ^ "Happy Faces". Packwood Haugh School.
- ^ "The national curriculum". www.gov.uk.
- ^ "UK Mathematics Trust". UK Mathematics Trust.
- ^ "Townsend Warner History Prize". Townsend Warner History Prize.
- ^ "SATIPS". SATIPS.
- ^ a b c d e f The Packwood Story by Richard Shegog; ISBN 9780951847107 Published by Richard Shegog, 1991