DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD & COMBINED CADET FORCES
COURSES THROUGH LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ARTS
EXCELLENT EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM - RIDING, DRESSAGE & SHOW JUMPING
SCHOOL FACTS
The School:
Founded…………………………………………………..1708
Gender…………………………………………………..Co-ed
Location…………………………………………Lucton, UK
Website……….www.englishboardingschool.com
Demographics
Students enrolled………………………………………380
Age range……………………………………………6m-18y
Age range boarding…………………………………7-18
International boarders………………………………..52
Academics & Practical Info
Programs……………………………………GCSE, A Level
Average class size………………………………………..12
Student:teacher ratio………………………………….8:1
Tuition & Boarding……………………..£33, 780/year
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Lucton School
Lucton School
Founded in 1708, Lucton School is a thriving independent day and boarding school set in idyllic English countryside. Since its beginning, Lucton has striven to bring the best out of every individual student, recognising their unique gifts, talents and abilities. The schools aims to provide a secure, happy environment in which pupils can flourish, academically, socially, intellectually and physically.
Lucton believes in the recognition of personal achievement and high standards in all work and extracurricular activities. The school places considerable stress on self-discipline and the development of self-confidence and responsibility by individuals as they gain seniority. Small classes and a family atmosphere create a warm homely environment in which students feel accepted, valued and secure.
The school provides education to 380 students from 6 months to 18 years, though boarding is available to 7-18 year olds. In total, the Lucton boarding program hosts 78 students. Although predominantly a British Day school, Lucton has a thriving and global boarding community with 52 international students from all over the world.
Lucton is located on 55 acres in the beautiful countryside of North Herefordshire with stunning views towards the Welsh mountains and there is plenty to explore. Make friends with your fellow students with one or more of the school 35+ sports and extracurricular activities, relax on campus, or join the many different weekend activities offered!
ACADEMICS
Lucton provides a broad, challenging and stimulating range of academic subjects at all levels. This is supported by a rich programme of extra-curricular activities, lectures, conferences, and visits.
In its upper classes, Lucton aims to achieve a balance between the more rigid structures of school life and the impending university experience. The school offers a wide range of academic subjects whether your preparing for the British General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in years 10 and 11 or your university preparatory A levels in years 12 and 13.
To the right, you’ll find a selection of Luctons course offerings on different levels. For a complete list and more information, see here.
SUBJECTS
GCSE choices include, but are not limited to:
Art | Chemistry | Design Technology | Economics | French | Graphic Design | Physical Education | Science | Spanish
A Level choices include, but are not limited to:
Art | Biology | Chinese | Chemistry | Economics | Environmental Studies | CDT (Craft, Design, and Technology) | French | Further Mathematics  | Government and Politics |  Music | Physics |  Psychology | Spanish | Theater Studies | Graphic DesignÂ
THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE
Boarding is central to life at Lucton. Live-in houseparents have their own children at the school, which encourages the very real family atmosphere within the boarding community. Here, students have common rooms for relaxing, a newly-refurbished café to prepare simple snacks, access to the swimming pool and sports facilities, as well as action-packed weekends!
EXTRACURRICULARS
As well as excellent standards of teaching, Lucton encourages its students to engage in a diverse range of extracurricular activities to become well rounded individuals. Clubs and societies at Lucton include:
Choir | Orchestra | Drama | Eco Club | Computer club | Chess | Pony Club | Chamber Choir | Debating | Poetry | School Play | Swim Squad | Physics | Art | Book Club | The Lucton Express (school newspaper) | School CouncilÂ
For the artistically minded, Lucton also offers lessons through the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. If that’s not for you, what about building friendships and honing your leadership skills, will, and endurance in either the Duke of Edinburgh Awards or the Combined Cadet Forces?
ATHLETICS
Known locally for its sports provision, Lucton students enjoy:
Football | Rugby | Netball | Basketball | Triathlon | Running | Athletics | Lacrosse | Cricket | Rounders | Cross Country | Badminton | Tennis | Hockey | Ballet Modern Dance | Swimming | Horse Riding | Dressage | Show Jumping
Lucton is also proud of its new equestrian centre. Set in 14 acres, the centre offers riding lessons and support for beginners and serious competitors alike. Lucton holds a show jumping competition every year.
SPARE TIMEÂ
Lucton may be rural, but it’s within easy reach of the local towns, Leominster, Ludlow, and Hereford. On weekends, houseparents often organise different activities, including:
Shopping | Bowling | Swimming | Paintballing | Mountain Biking | Go Karting | Kayaking
