Prep school ages 411 children join reception class in the september after their 4th birthday. Stonar equestrian centre bradfordonavon, wiltshire. The school is the oldest boarding school for equestrian courses and is a member of the british equestrian association. Stonar school has announced that the board of directors has appointed matthew way as the new head of stonar school and robert cunningham joins the school as hea. The fee concession given is 10% to the first and second children and 5% to the third, and maintained until the children leave. Forty percent of stonar pupils are riders, with a number bringing their own horse for livery at the school. Stonar s renowned equestrian centre offers pupils the chance to ride, whatever their level of expertise, and has stabling for up to 70 horses. She finished on her dressage score of 25, meaning she went clear in both the show jumping and cross country to finish 10 points clear of 2 nd place. Equestrian centre or equestrian team school has own equestrian centre or an.
Our riders join a long heritage of respected equestrians and benefit from an engaged alumnae base that is as passionate about horses as they are about our school. Children live in the residence of the private school pension stonar. The dressage team were in fantastic form midweek, and the jumping team were at west wilts. Stonar is a british horse society approved equestrian centre and riding has been a core feature of the school for several decades. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Jan 25, 20 pupils at stonar school in wiltshire will have the chance to learn from professional event rider fiona hobby, who joins the team this year fourstar rider fiona, who has competed at badminton. He is also a coach of the uks comprehensive allaround equestrian events. Riding has been a core feature of the school for several decades. Stonar school equestrian centre british horse society. For prep riders who do not own a pony it will be possible to loan a school pony to have as their own. Stonar school photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Stonar school bath, united kingdom apply for a camp. It is offered as a games option for years 9, 11 and sixth form or as a map millfield activity programme for year 10. Stonar school to sponsor the pony club eventing championships.
Facilities include an indoor school, an 80 x 40m surfaced arena, four crosscountry courses and stabling for up to 65 horses and ponies. The criteria for scholarships can be found in the downloadable booklet below. Summer school sunday 5 july sunday 16 august 2020 1 to 6 weeks our mission is to open up stonar to students from around the world and allow them to experience high quality short course programmes which combine an intensive english language focus with a varied and educational cocurricular programme. Stonar offers eal english as an additional language lessons to international pupils as part of the curriculum. Boarding schools offering equestrian facilities can also be found here. Club stonar holiday club at stonar school cancelled. Equestrian sport coeducational school dean close school. Stoneleighburnham is the only secondary school in the u. Inter schools nsea eventing series team and individual. The basketball programme at millfield is available to all boys at the school. We will have bibs available for hire, on receipt of a. It is also possible for shortstay students to have regular riding lessons.
Stonar school, melksham, wilthsire, uk wiltshire, united. Equestrian success at stonar members of our equestrian team qualified to compete in the national school equestrian association nsea event at stonar. Discover a school that inspires equestrian athletes at queen margarets school, your child will develop confidence in the stables, the saddle, and in the classroom. The outstanding onsite facilities include first class indoor and outdoor schools, stabling for 65 horses, a cross country schooling field with a wide variety of different fences and a hacking track.
You can also view schools by sports offered, browse our full boarding school directory or specify additional search criteria. It reports impressive achievements in hockey, womens rugby and even synchronised swimming. Bryanston equestrian centre was established approximately 20 years ago and since then has undergone considerable expansion in terms of facilities, the number of pupils riding and horses kept at livery. English plus stonar international summer school language. A riding scholarship takes the form of subsidised or free riding lessons at the school and may also include discounted livery for a horse kept at the school. Stonar school is a coeducational boarding and day school for pupils aged 218. May, 2019 equestrian boarding schools, in particular, are known for offering handson internships at the stables, which often help students understand what goes into running an equestrian program from cleaning stalls and managing tack to coordinating lessons and exercising the horses. Jun 27, 2014 stonar, an independent day and boarding school near bath, provides an outstanding allround education and is one of the uks leading equestrian schools. Stonar prep riders can now bring their ponies to school. An exciting programme of visiting luminaries and artists has borne inspiring fruits in the art department, and theres also a lustylunged chamber choir and stateoftheart recording studio. They are mature, knowledgeable, independent and compassionate citizens, ready to contribute to society as a whole, and particularly to their universities, colleges and workplaces in the future isi report. Stonar school, cottles park, melksham, atworth, wiltshire, united kingdom, sn12 8nt date. The school s facilities include 80x40 meters, 4 runways and 70.
Riders may bring their own horses to school, loan a school horse or simply have weekly lessons as desired. The awards will be conditional on achieving the required grades in summer 2018 as follows. Uk schools with equestrian facilities, equestrian teams, livery yards and horse riding courses. Stonar has decades of experience in welcoming international students from around the world. The school will have the opportunity to speak openly with other schools about things that work well and others that do not, and the possibility of testing new methodologies and technologies knowing the advantages and risks in advance. Equestrian school queen margarets bc equestrian program. Stonar equestrian centre is a bhs approved riding school and livery yard and has bhs where to train approval up to bhsi level. Books about stonar school area browse 27 photo books on stonar school and the surrounding area. The school s equestrian centre is led by the famous rider and coach, darrel scaife. Schools with equestrian facilities the equestrian index. Stonar is a coeducational school for around 300 day and boarding pupils aged 218. The school is set in 80 acres of stunning parkland and gardens just one and a. To be considered for a place at sidcot, a registration fee of.
It feels like a large family where every individual is valued and encouraged to be their very best, whatever their talents. The school was highly praised for its academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care in its 2018 isi report. Some allthrough schools set exams at 11 or that pupils must pass to move on. The school has its own equestrian center, the level of teaching horse riding is high here. The majority of other awards are for 515% of the applicable day fee. If you have any questions regarding fees or other finance related queries, please do not hesitate to contact us via our contact form. Whether in the prep school or sixth form, life at warminster is a busy one, filled with academic and cocurricular activity, discovery and adventure. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of stonar school. Clare y7 had a fantastic day bringing home a win for the school in her section. We are a boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18, consisting of a preprep, prep and senior school. Sixth form by the time they leave the school, pupils demonstrate an extremely high standard of personal development. Some schools offer opportunities for students to bring their own horses to school or to use one of the riding school ponies available.
Stonar school, founded in 1895, is a nondenominational uk independent day and boarding school, at cottles park, near atworth, wiltshire, southwest england. Sep 18, 2016 despite this equestrian prowess, stonar is no onetrick pony. Westonbirt equestrian triumph at international schools one. Download stonar bus price list download bus request form for more information about bus routes and to book please contact our transport coordinator, mr shane bull, or call 01225 701776 term time only. Numbers there will be paper numbers, so you will be required to bring your own number bibs. Alongside the pupils and staff, some 65 horses live at the school. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. With 20 hours of english language tuition each week, our primary focus is on ensuring students leave more confident in speaking english. Oct 20, 2019 an allthrough day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 18 based in atworth, near bath, stonar is certainly a school to look at highly ambitious for their pupils, they also provide a nurturing education which brings out the best in every child. Stonar stonar school provides day and boarding education for both girls and boys aged 318, providing unrivalled opportunities for every individual to excel. Stonar is broadening the options available in the sixth form with two new equestrian qualifications available from september 2016.
Private school magazine voted stonar the top school for aspiring equestrians may 2017. The worksop college equestrian team have had a great start to the season, placing 5 th at the interschools one day event championships at stonar school in wiltshire last weekend. Our amazing equestrian team news westonbirt schools. As well as great facilities for learning, stonar is unique in offering extensive equestrian facilities. The list of 20, 40 or 60 schools will show schools ranked by their school guide star rating first. Stonar school is among the best 10% of schools in the. The school occupies 80 acres of parkland and gardens in a location about 8 miles from bath. Stonar, which has a coeducational prep school, announced earlier this year that boys will be admitted into the senior school from 2016. Our faculty and staff recognize the commitment of highly ambition athletes and performers. The equestrian team at westonbirt is celebrating their galloping success at the international schools one day event held at stonar school on 26th september 2015 the triumphant team were overall winners at the prestigious event with budding riders from westonbirt school achieving success across the board in show jumping, dressage and cross country. An allthrough day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 18 based in atworth, near bath, stonar is certainly a school to look at highly ambitious for their pupils, they also provide a nurturing education which brings out the best in every child.
Stonar school is a boarding school with 120 years history, occupying an 80acre campus in wiltshire. An allthrough school covers junior and senior education. Please see the school s terms and conditions for information on how and when the acceptance deposit can be paid. The deposit is refunded when the student finally leaves the school, once all fees and extras have been settled. Stonar school is among the best 10% of schools in the uk in terms of value. From september 2014, pupils in stonar prep school may bring their ponies to school during term time. Stonar has a renowned equestrian centre, with stabling for 70 horses and ponies, offering a unique equestrian education alongside the academic programme. The club is open to anyone no matter what level they are, as the emphasis is on promoting and developing potential and enjoying their experiences with horses and ponies. Set in an idyllic rural campus of 80 acres of grounds and parklands just a few miles from bath, stonar offers a rewarding opportunity to combine intensive english classes with the specialist option of your choice. Despite this equestrian prowess, stonar is no onetrick pony. Originally a girls school, stonar school started accepting male students in 2016 and would gradually become fully coeducational. The grade iilisted cottles house was designed by thomas jelly and john palmer 17381817 of bath for robert hale. Our carefully designed eal programme has two main components.
A day and boarding school, nursery to sixth form, where pupils flourish as a result of excellent pastoral care and small classes. Nov 02, 2017 in addition, being part of a school network like nace, will allow ics to share best practice and generate and implement innovative ideas. Stonar offers an equestrian education alongside the academic curriculum. Equestrian boarding schools schools with riding programs. The school is proud of its british horse society approved equestrian centre, which offers outstanding facilities including stabling, indoor and outdoor schools and a cross country schooling field. This afternoon the sun shone on the prep school cricket against holt, where we were delighted to see wonderful sportsmanship by all. When the time comes to move up to senior school, whether this is to stonar or another school, everyone is prepared for the appropriate entrance examinations. Oh, and there is an absolutely outstanding equestrian centre. Ganbrook house, our girls boarding house, is located on the upper floors of the main school building in what was once the home of the dowager lady fuller. West wiltshire cross country, stonar school warminster school. Stonar, near bath, has been exceeding parents expectations since 1895. Top equestrian boarding schools for the 2020 school year, there are 66 top boarding schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport, serving 22,942 students.
Success from the year and a look at where two past pupils are now. Airport distance from stonar school bristol airport 48 km 1 hour london heathrow 152 km 1 hour 45 min. The boarding accommodation comprises 17 dorms of varying sizes, with wonderful views to the front over the wiltshire countryside and lots of. Stonar is probably most famous for its equestrian programme. The school occupies 80 acres of parkland and gardens in a location about 8 miles from bath history. The outstanding facilities include first class indoor and outdoor schools, stabling for 65 horses and a cross country schooling field with a wide variety of different fences. Stonar school, cottles park, atworth, wiltshire, sn12 8nt, united kingdom. The westonbirt equestrian team were on fire this half term. Fill out the form below to learn more about our equestrian program. Stonar school equestrian centre equestrian apprenticeships.
Around 23% of students are from outside the uk, and as part of the nace education group, stonar has 20 international partner schools. A one day event means that competitors have to each ride a dressage test, a round of show jumps and a round of crosscountry. If you have any questions regarding fees or other finance related queries, please do not hesitate to contact us via our. Our year 5 and 6 pupils won this mornings melksham cluster swimming competition, where they competed against 9 other schools and all put in an excellent performance.
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