Question 1

Is Tettenhall College a good school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The ISI inspection (February 2024) found all regulatory standards met. GCSE results rank 1,126th out of 3,895 schools in England for academic outcomes. Strengths include an exceptionally broad extracurricular programme (drama, music, sport, STEM clubs), solid academic teaching, pastoral care, and a genuinely inclusive community with 26 nationalities among boarders.

Question 2

What are the fees at Tettenhall College?

Accepted Answer

Day fees: £5,000 per term for Years 3-6 preparatory pupils; £4,998 per term for Years 7-11 seniors; £4,167 per term (£12,500 per year) for sixth form from September 2025. Full boarding: £11,740 per term. Scholarships (merit-based, 10-25% reduction) and bursaries (means-tested, some full-fee) are available. Sibling discounts: 10% for second child, 15% for third, 20% for fourth.

Question 3

What makes Tettenhall's drama and music provision distinctive?

Accepted Answer

The school operates the Towers Theatre, a Grade II listed Victorian ballroom with sprung flooring, as a working performance venue hosting full-scale musicals and plays. Over 200 individual music lessons occur weekly. All preparatory pupils learn an instrument. Alumni pursue drama careers at RADA and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Question 4

How many pupils board, and what is the boarding experience like?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 100 out of 500 pupils board. Boarding houses (School House for boys, Thorneycroft for girls) are single-sex and located on campus. House parents live in residence. Boarders have comfortable single/twin rooms, access to a communal kitchen for snacks, weekly organised trips, and flexible exeats. Flexi-boarding (Monday-Friday) is available.

Question 5

Is entry selective?

Accepted Answer

Non-selective for nursery through Year 11. Sixth-form entry (age 16) is selective; applicants sit entrance assessments. The school welcomes overseas pupils and provides specialist EAL support for those requiring English language development.

Question 6

What is the school's international dimension?

Accepted Answer

The school deliberately attracts international pupils, particularly boarders. Approximately 26 nationalities are represented among boarders. International pupils integrate fully; the school provides specialist EAL teaching and has established itself as a welcoming entry point for families seeking a British independent education.

Oxbridge Applications

No Oxbridge Data Available