"Britain's elite private schools have record numbers of overseas students, with students from mainland China increasing the most" - " Daily Telegraph "
"Rich people from around the world are sending their children to British private schools" - "The Independent"
"One-third of the students in British private schools come from overseas. The number of students from mainland China and Hong Kong tops the list, and the number of Russian students has also risen sharply" - " The Guardian "
As we all know, the UK is a A country with a long educational tradition. After hundreds of years of evolution, its education system is quite complete and complex, and has great flexibility. British private school education has a history of hundreds of years, with numerous celebrities emerging and leading the world in the history of education.
British private schools accept strict supervision by the government and relevant supervisory agencies in terms of teaching quality. All fees collected are used for educational purposes such as improving teaching quality and school facilities, and are not for profit.
There are currently about 2,700 independent schools or independent schools (Independent Schools) in the UK, spread across the country.
Only 7% of British people are educated in private schools, but 44% of Oxbridge students come from private schools.
80% of key government officials in the UK graduated from private schools.
A further 38% of British medal winners at the London Olympics came from independent schools.
The above data all support the high-quality education level of British private schools.
In the UK, from the royal family to the dignitaries, their children all receive private school education, and private schools also have very high requirements for students' grades, intelligence, family background and cultural literacy when enrolling students.
The list of winning private schools in the British Tes Independent School Awards 2020 has been announced! What are they? Let’s take a look!
Tes Independent School Awards is an authoritative private school award recognized by the British media. The private schools that can be shortlisted are all of good quality.
So which private schools can stand out among many famous schools and become the well-deserved No.1? Let’s take a look!
Best Private School of the Year
Highgate School
Highgate School is located in the town of Highgate, north of London. It was founded in 1565. The school not only has a long history, but also has very strong teaching capabilities.
The GCSE and A-level exam results in the summer of 2019 were among the best among private schools. The proportion of students who obtained A/A* in GCSE was as high as 90.21%, and the proportion of students who obtained this grade in A-level was 75.82%, exceeding Half of our students enroll in Russell Group universities .
Highgate School is a co-educational school that enrolls students aged 3-18. The school focuses on cultivating students' artistic qualities and often holds concerts and solo competitions.
School Community of the Year Award
Highfield at Harrogate Ladies College
Charitable donations at a Yorkshire school hit a record high this year, with 196 pupils raising a total of £21,761, while parents and the community donated to charities supported by the school. Over £70,000.
TES judges said that they were deeply impressed by the school’s activities in Africa and its high level of fundraising.
Education Decision of the Year Award
Eton College
Eton College ’s Tony Little The Center for Innovation in Research in Learning (CIRL) impressed the judges with its contribution to promoting innovation and evidence-based practice.
The center works with Harvard University, Oxford University and University College London, as well as other schools, including local state schools and private partner schools across the Thames Valley.
Sports Award
Reed's School
Reed's School's sports program was highly praised by the judges.
The school provides students with a variety of sports to choose from.The participation rate for junior students was 100%, while the participation rate for upperclassmen was 70%.
The school also has three sports academies: tennis, skiing and golf, which have first-class sports facilities.
Best Marketing Award of the Year
Notre Dame School, Cobham
Notre Dame School, after noticing the decline in the number of students for many years, actively looked for reasons and cut down on traditional marketing methods so that every family can get personalized service experience . The school is now a top destination for applicants, including those with the highest ability.
Best Technology Application Award
Wimbledon High School GDST
The school has made great achievements in the effective use of technology.
The introduction of the "bring-your-own-device" project allows every student to bring a laptop to class, speeding up the pace of the class and getting more timely and targeted feedback. This series of curriculum plans has effectively improved the school's GCSE and A-level results.
Annual Alumni Participation Activity Award
Royal Grammar School Newcastle
The alumni activities organized by the school have had a great impact on the entire Newcastle city. This program has supported 375 students so far, which has had a great impact on the students themselves and their families. Big help.
Student Initiative of the Year Award
St Augustine's Priory
Students at St Augustine's Priory School have been instrumental in raising awareness of poverty, with their student group partnering with local businesses to distribute hygiene products to hospices across the UK.
Private-Public School Partnership Award
Westminster School and Harris Westminster Sixth Form
This year’s Partnership Award recognizes the close collaboration between Harris Westminster Sixth Form (HWSF) and Westminster School. Students from both schools have many opportunities to interact in extracurricular activities, club joint meetings, guest lectures, sports and drama performances, and other activities. Teachers can also share resources and expertise.
High School of the Year
Highgate School
Highgate School achieved excellent results in both GCSE and A-level exams in 2019, successfully joining the top ranks of independent schools in the UK.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Foster – Windlesham House School
Richard Foster is the principal of Windlesham House School. He is regarded as "the backbone of boarding schools" . Windlesham House School has become stronger and stronger under his leadership.
Happiest School of the Year
Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School has launched a mental health campaign that puts happiness and self-esteem at the center of school life and provides essential support for students' mental health.
Boarding School of the Year
Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge is a therapeutic school near Leicester providing accommodation for boys aged 6-18 who have social, emotional or mental health problems.
It has a 24-hour course that allows students to practice a range of skills in different situations while supporting their communication and interaction.
Creative of the Year Award
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
This is a girls' school that is "unafraid to let students express their voices", and students learn far beyond the themes and concepts of the curriculum. teachers can teach across disciplines to stimulate students' inspiration and creativity.
Yinglun Cloud Primary School
Yinglun Cloud Primary School is an educational product specially developed for children aged 5-12 around the world whose native language is not English. It also provides all-round quality development courses for children, including: PSED emotional management, PE sports, STEM, music literacy improvement, Drama stage performance and other courses.Provide comprehensive knowledge and ability training for Reception-Year 6 students, so that students have the same English ability, international perspective, innovative thinking and knowledge reserve as children of the same age in the UK. It also provides children with a series of services such as English language training, entrance tests, application and registration, appointment interviews, school visits, boarding and guardianship services, physical examinations, visa applications, etc.
