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Marlborough United Kingdom
by Marlborough United Kingdom2488 views @ 02-Nov-2017
In 1843, a group of Church of England clergymen, with the backing of the Archbishop of Canterbury, were looking to found a boarding school with the prime purpose of educating the sons of clergy. Hearing that the Castle Inn at Marlborough was vacant, they took a lease on it and so Marlborough College started in August 1843 with the admission of its first 199 boys.
We are an academically selective school but we do not believe in selection upon academic criteria alone. Our co-educational boarding nature offers wonderful opportunities to young people but also makes certain demands: readiness to live as a boarder within a tight-knit community is key to prospects of success. We also recognise the central value of Art, Drama, Music, Service and Sport and look to encourage enthusiasm for these fields. We look for pupils who are prepared to make the most of the opportunities on offer at Marlborough.
We do not discriminate on grounds of race or creed: those looking to join Marlborough College must, however, be comfortable with the demands set by our Anglican foundation and character.
We seek to operate our Admissions procedures fairly and sensitively. We value historic and family connections with the College but are also keen to foster new associations and links.
Pupils and their parents must be prepared to work with us for the good of the school community. They should understand our rules and aspirations and be prepared to work with us in order to follow and achieve them.
If you would like to receive our Prospectus and details of Registration, please complete the Prospectus Request Form noting that registration for entry at 13+ may be made no earlier than four years before the term of entry.
We very much hope you may want to visit us either on an Open Day or by individual appointment.
VISION
To be recognised, globally, as a leading provider of a top class balanced co-educational boarding experience. This should reach out to promote the opportunity through being internationally and socially inclusive.
MISSION
To foster excellence through teaching and learning, promoting the strongest possible educational values. Marlburians should develop into responsible and confident young adults with the skills to make a difference in whatever they choose to do.
We want our pupils to know, understand and appreciate:
the origins and chronology of western and other cultures;
the origins and development of Britain;
the basic physical geography of the planet;
the processes of scientific method;
the nature and importance of language;
the basic principles of ethical theory;
the importance of spirituality and reflection.
We want our pupils to be able to:
learn independently;
interact confidently and respectfully with others;
talk articulately and present information effectively;
write accurately and effectively;
make critical judgements;
organise their time;
take advice and learn from criticism;
demonstrate their numeracy;
use a language other than English competently;
research effectively;
make connections between subjects.
We want our pupils to experience and engage with:
learning for its own sake;
people with diverse backgrounds and experience;
high expectations from all their teachers;
collaborative endeavours;
the idea of service;
opportunities for reflection;
a wide range of physical challenges;
experience of both success and failure.
We want our pupils to be:
compassionate and considerate;
intellectually curious and interested in ideas;
prepared for academic challenge;
self-motivated, self-disciplined and independent;
able to take the initiative;
respectful of people from other times, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures;
properly aware of their own strengths and weaknesses;
properly ambitious and aspirational;
open-minded.
