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!!!URGENT!!! Recommendations for UK boarding schools with excellent art results (A-levels)

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 14:45

Can someone recommend me some boarding schools with good fine arts results for A-levels.
Thanksss.

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Clavinova · 22/07/2018 12:55

Wellington College (co-ed day and boarding school) in Berkshire has a very good art/textiles department - it's 30 mins from Heathrow.

NB - be careful not to confuse Wellington College with Wellington School - which is a different school elsewhere.

BubblesBuddy · 21/07/2018 19:54

Girls schools tend to focus on developing young women to take their place in the world regardless of men! However there’s no right or wrong. Some of the schools mentioned on this thread are a long way from London and very much in the countryside so think hard about this. Do you want to be stuck at Uppingham or in Lincolnshire or Wiltshire when you could be near to London. Schools like Heathfield let girls go out to London regularly. It’s far better for galleries and inspiration. I think location matters and you certainly need a school that knows it’s way around art schools and champions art within the school.

villandrychat · 21/07/2018 11:54

My daughter did an extended diploma in art at Leeds College of Art before going on to study fine art at university. You can specialise in textiles and it's a two year course with the advantage that you then don't have to do a foundation course. It's not a boarding school as such, but students came from all over the country and abroad, and the college helps with accommodation. It has an excellent reputation, and every student went on to do art at higher education level.

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dalbitsori · 21/07/2018 11:42

Next September after my IGCSEs

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trulybadlydeeply · 21/07/2018 11:40

Bethany School in Kent. You can do 3 art A levels (eg Art, Textiles, Photography) and can also work towards the Artsmark Award. They specialise in supporting students with dyslexia, but have many students without any additional needs.

VanillaSugar · 21/07/2018 11:32

And when are you planning to go? This September? Because if you are, the schools might be full.

VanillaSugar · 21/07/2018 11:31

Do your parents have any say in this?

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dalbitsori · 21/07/2018 05:08

Does Bryanston not have school uniforms for sixth form students?

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dalbitsori · 21/07/2018 05:01

Actually, I was originally planning on going to a girls school but changed my mind. Whats special about girls schools?

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ReservoirDogs · 21/07/2018 00:04

Kings Ely has a very well regarded textiles and art dept. 1 hour from Kings Cross,London by train

m0therofdragons · 20/07/2018 21:12

Sherborne Girls is lovely for boarders and very arts focused. New facilities currently being built.

VanillaSugar · 20/07/2018 21:08

Uppingham. Their art department is stunning. Purely full boarding so you won't get the weekend exodus .

falaffels · 20/07/2018 19:39

Deffo have a look at Bryanston. Great textiles/ all round arty options.

Enidblyton1 · 20/07/2018 19:35

Bedales and Bryanston are both worth looking at

BubblesBuddy · 20/07/2018 19:32

Shame you want co-ed because Heathfield at Ascot (girls) is one of the top schools for fashion and art. They have a link with the London College of Fashion and alumni working in the world of fashion. It’s their Usp. Close to London and full boarding. Small so you’ll make friends very easily. Their art results and photography A level results are stellar.

macdhui · 20/07/2018 18:55

Bryanston in Dorset is known for its art - it is a co-ed school

Rudi44 · 20/07/2018 18:49

Badminton not co Ed but great art facilities, textiles ceramics, photography etc

Racecardriver · 20/07/2018 17:33

Have a look at the good schools guide. It us fairly accurate in my experience.

bakingdemon · 20/07/2018 17:23

Rugby has a sixth form girls house and is very good at art. You'd need to do 2 or 3 other subjects as well and you'd need to get in touch with them in September if you want to start in September 2019. It's not cheap.

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 16:14

And if there are more recommendations feel free to tell me about it

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 16:12

Btw Thank you all for your recommendations i will surely be looking at the schools that you've mentioned :)

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 16:10

Yes, I've heard of Brighton.

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JamieFraserskneewarmer · 20/07/2018 15:54

Brighton College is co-ed and has excellent Art results - last year was 100% A and A*. Went for an Open Day there and was very seriously impressed with the quality of students' work

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 15:48

and I'm a girl, but i prefer co-ed schools

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dalbitsori · 20/07/2018 15:44

Actually, im a student. Im studying IGCSEs now but im planning to study Alevels in the UK.

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