Information for Moorland School Boarding Parents

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Dear Moorland Boarding Parents

We were deeply saddened by the news that Moorland School has made the decision to close with immediate effect.

With a strong heritage and values - and an established boarding community that welcomes boarders from age 11 upwards - Woodhouse Grove School offers your child the opportunity to continue their education in the local area, approximately one hour away from Moorland. We understand that this is a challenging time for families, and we hope this information helps address some of your concerns by providing a clear timeline of our admissions process. Should you wish to consider Woodhouse Grove, we are committed to offering as much certainty and support as possible during this difficult period.

We are currently receiving a high volume of enquiries from another independent school in the area that is also closing. Owing to limited capacity in some year groups, we encourage interested parents to complete our Application Form as soon as possible, as enquiries will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

We are accepting enquiries for all year groups from Reception to Year 13 and are particularly mindful of how we can support families with children in current Years 10 and 12.

What to do now?

Please scroll down for more detailed information about our boarding offer.

1. If you feel that Woodhouse Grove could be a good option for your child, please complete our Application Form through the link here

2. Please also send your child’s latest school report to admissions@woodhousegrove.co.uk please include the name of your child and their current year group.

3. For families whose children are studying GCSE and A-Level courses (in current Y10 & Y12) please email the subjects your child is studying and with which examination boards (if known). Children in these year groups may benefit from joining us in the Summer Term 2025. We may not conduct assessment days for these children, we will review current reports and latest predicted grades as entry criteria.

4. Tours of the school will be arranged on an individual basis as soon as possible after application.

5. For boarding enquiries please email admissions directly admissions@woodhousegrove.co.uk

By submitting an Application Form you will also be invited to attend an Assessment day, details of which will be confirmed in writing when Applications have been received.

Boarding at Woodhouse Grove

Accommodation

There are two boarding houses at The Grove; Brodwell houses our male boarders and Miller House is home to the girls. Both houses have recently been refurbished, with new carpets, curtains, bedding and noticeboards being fitted throughout. We have also invested in new common room furniture in Brodwell, as well as upgrading the Wi-Fi connections across both houses. New kitchen facilities will be installed in both Brodwell and Miller in the near future.

Each boarding pupil has their own personal House Tutor who they meet with regularly to discuss academic progress and co-curricular involvement. House Parents are responsible for all other aspects of a boarder’s life. Tutors and House Parents work together to ensure every student flourishes under our care.

Our boarding video provides a glimpse into boarding life at Woodhouse Grove.

Academic Excellence

At Woodhouse Grove, academic standards remain consistently high. All boarders have access to supervised prep (homework) in the evenings and at weekends and the school also runs a large range of academic support clinics during and after the school day. Over 90% of our students got into their chosen university/apprenticeship. However, we are well aware that academic qualifications alone are not sufficient to guarantee success in the wider world. Maturity, confidence, versatility, self-discipline and self-motivation are all qualities needed to achieve full potential and boarding at Woodhouse Grove can provide a unique environment in which to develop these qualities.

To learn more about our Academic Results, click here.

To view the University Destinations of our recent leavers, click here.

Co-curricular Activities

Boarders at the Grove are constantly provided with stimulating and challenging experiences. They may choose to play and practise music; research in the library; use the latest multi-media facilities; rehearse a play for public performance; play Sport for the School or local team; participate in one of our many exchange programmes; join a theatre or concert trip; work out in the wonderful fitness suite; swim lengths in the Jubilee pool or just relax and drink hot chocolate with friends in the House kitchens. At the weekend, we organise a full and varied entertainment programme for our boarders, including activities such as go-karting and paintballing, trips to nearby cities such as Manchester and York and visits to theme parks, the seaside and water sports centres.

Woodhouse Grove attracts boarders from all over the world; from Spain to Australia! The different cultures that make up our boarding community are very much celebrated. To demonstrate to our boarders how much they are valued and to help them feel at home at The Grove, we host bi-weekly international cuisine nights, enabling pupils to sample cuisine from the countries of their fellow boarders. We also host a wide range of cultural events and celebrations throughout the year.

For more information about our Co-curricular Programme, click here

To see some pictures of what our boarders have been up to recently click here

Additional Information

Woodhouse Grove is more than just a school, it is a community. We work hard to cultivate an environment that is respectful and honourable and where we take responsibility for each other’s wellbeing. Boarders make friendships here that will last a lifetime. Our network of past pupils spans the globe and provides all Grovians with a valuable set of connections for the rest of their lives.

To experience our Virtual Boarding Event, click here.
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Read our Latest School Newsletter click here: News From The Grove Winter 2024 | Woodhouse Grove School

You can view all our school videos here

To read more information about our Boarding offering on the school website, click here.