Why choose Moorland?

Our classes are very small and this unique aspect of our school helps to build a special relationship between teacher and pupils, producing consistently good results. Our academic staff take their role as mentors and motivators very seriously and this produces a strong work ethic.

Children from all backgrounds will gain from the Moorland experience. Moorland takes the "family" approach to boarding and tries to provide a stable substitute for family life. In fact we aim to complement family life since we offer opportunities not found in the home. Extra-curricular academic and leisure activities add an extra dimension to the life of the boarder. Living away from home develops a measure of independence with the resultant increase in self-confidence. As a result the child learns many of life's lessons at an early stage and emerges better able to withstand the strains and stresses of adult life.

We are a non-selective school, although we would ask that pupils are achieving the expected levels in the national curriculum. Our intake has always been broad because we have more to offer than academic excellence. Our main criteria are that the child is well behaved and is willing to learn and be part of the school community.

Boarding at Moorland is based upon the idea of the extended family and we offer full boarding, weekly boarding or even the chance for day pupils to occasionally board. We are an Independent boarding and day school not run by a charity, religious organisation or other body.

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