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Sancton Wood School

ancton Wood is a small, independent and family-orientated co-educational day school in the heart of Cambridge, for pupils aged 9 months to 16 years. It believes a happy child is a learning child. An innovative and creatively enriched curriculum and exceptional pastoral care allows each child to thrive. Its nurturing approach to academic excellence delivers impressive GCSE results, proven by an average 1.5-2 point increase in predicted grades to those achieved, and it regularly features in top GCSE results tables. The school has been an Independent Schools Awards finalist for three years running. Class sizes offer an excellent teacher- to-pupil ratio. Staff get to know and spend time with each child. They understand what motivates them, what pace they

work at, and which approach suits their talents and personality. This is key to a philosophy focused on providing a tailored educational journey. It facilitates the early identification of strengths to be nurtured and challenges to be overcome with individual support. With the world we are living in changing at an ever-increasing rate, Sancton Wood prides itself on instilling a passion for life-long learning in its pupils. A love of intellectual curiosity is key to the continuous educational development as students forge long-lasting, successful careers. It doesn’t just teach towards tests; it is creative about learning and nurtures characteristics of creativity, leadership, problem-solving and kindness to help navigate a different career structure. Clever timetabling allows for an enrichment programme to be offered as part of the school day. The breadth and diversity of the programme gives students access to a whole host of new experiences, helping them develop a range of interests and skills, and build confidence to support them in the classroom and beyond. Students can explore and discover a wide range of activities across STEM,

2 St Paul’s Road, Cambridge CB1 2EZ

01223 471703

admissions@sanctonwood.co.uk

sanctonwood.co.uk

“Staff’s excellent knowledge of how children learn and

develop ensures that the content, sequencing and progression in the areas of learning are secured”

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