Government School Archives - Academic Advisers

United Kingdom

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester Royal Grammar School has a history of scholarship dating back to the sixteenth century; it was founded in 1206 and granted two Royal Charters, by Henry VIII in 1539 and by Elizabeth I in 1584. CRGS was described by The Telegraph as the ‘top-performing state school’, having appeared at the top of their league table on many …
United Kingdom

Cranbrook School

Cranbrook School is a state funded boarding and day co-educational grammar school. It is a school of long history, founded in 1518 and given its royal charter by Elizabeth I in 1574. The school has rich history, tradition and is full of character. Pupils feel part of the close-knit community. Cranbrook is a selective school that admits students based on …
United Kingdom

Dallam School

Dallam School is a co-educational, state boarding school. The school was established in 1984 when the Heversham Grammar School and Milnthorpe Secondary School merged. Heversham School was founded and endowed in 1619/20. It is a welcoming school locates in the beautiful countryside up in the north, giving students proximity to plenty of outdoor activities. The school aims to develop its …
United Kingdom

Hockerill Anglo-European College

Hockerill Anglo-European College offers a rigorous, broad curriculum in a vibrantly exciting learning environment for students aged 11-18. It is proud to be one of the largest state schools teaching the prestigious International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes. At the time of its founding, it also became one of the country’s first specialist language colleges. At Hockerill, …
United Kingdom

Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Established in the 13th century, Lancaster Royal Grammar is successful, historic yet modern; one of the UK’s top grammar schools. It is proud of the warmth of relationships between pupils and staff and the quality of pastoral care. It builds the confidence of its pupils by nurturing skills and interests, while upholding academic and …
New Zealand

Nelson College for Boys

The first state secondary school to have been founded in New Zealand, Nelson College has a long history of tradition which forms the backdrop to its modern educational practice. Sound academic rigour and unlimited opportunities for building character have earned it recognition throughout the country as a leader in boys’ education, both in and out of the classroom. …
New Zealand

Nelson College for Girls

Established in 1883, Nelson College for Girls is an all-girls state school with a private Preparatory School, and close ties to the all-boys Nelson College. The school is proud of its history; for more than 130 years, it has produced young women who have embarked on the world with confidence and a sense of pride in achieving to …
New Zealand

Northcote College

Established in 1877, Northcote College is a recognised institution of teaching excellence. The school aims to maximise student achievement, both academic and personal, and it does so through opportunity, experience, expectation and support. It recognises that self-esteem, character, people skills and adaptability are important for success in life. Diverse learning opportunities increase overall student engagement, enjoyment, learning and …
United Kingdom

Old Swinford Hospital School

Old Swinford Hospital is a happy, vibrant and very distinctive state boarding school where traditions and values sit comfortably alongside innovation. The school’s staff are positive about the young people that live, study and breathe in the atmosphere of the school. It is a Christian school pleased to welcome children of any faith or, indeed, none at all; …
New Zealand

Onehunga High School

Onehunga High School takes a planned approach to your child’s education, equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in their adult life and career in whichever pathway is right for them. Promoted in North and South magazine as one of the top state schools in New Zealand, Onehunga provides a range of opportunities for students …
United Kingdom

Reading School

At the core of Reading School’s distinctive holistic approach, called the ‘Reading Way’, are the school’s values and its vision of becoming a flourishing world-leading institution developing academic excellence and building good men. As a school celebrating 900 years in Reading in 2025, it certainly has a long history of educating young men. It does so in an …
United Kingdom

Sexey’s School

Sexey’s School is ambitious for its students’ academic achievement, instilling in them a passion and determination to be exceptional in all that they do. It does so in an inclusive, friendly environment, producing confident young citizens. At the centre of the school’s ethos lie its Christian values. When parents ask what is so special about Sexey’s and what …