Perse Girls Senior School, Cambridge

Perse Girls aims to foster a love of learning, developing inquiring, reflective, open-minded young people, prepared for the opportunities of the twenty-first century and equipped to play an active role in an increasingly international world.

To ensure that we deliver this educational experience, we have identified four core values: innovation and excellence in teaching and learning; providing an environment to enhance learning; promoting self-esteem and celebrating achievement; and broadening horizons

News:

- Perse Girls host the Granta School at the new Visual Arts Centre ...

- Perse Girls ranked 2nd by FT ...

- Roman Legion visits local school ...

- Year 9 district hockey champions crowned ...

School Profile:

Head		Miss P Kelleher
Age of Pupils		11 - 16
Number of Pupils		Approximately 470
Gender		Girls Only
Fees Per Term		£4385

Perse Girls is a leading UK independent girls' day school situated in the heart of Cambridge. Founded in 1881, the School provides an education where girls can thrive in a lively and dynamic environment that fosters enthusiasm, initiative and self-belief. This ethos is summed up by the current Headmistress, Tricia Kelleher, "For girls that are bright, enquiring and individual, the School offers a unique environment. Whether in academic studies or extra curricular-activities, Perse girls are given the freedom to achieve. We understand the special way in which girls learn and our teaching style and pastoral care really help them gain confidence and excel".

Academic excellence is underpinned by excellent pastoral care; every girl is encouraged to discover her individual strengths, to develop confidence in her ability, to be daring, and to strive to reach her personal best.

A new Hall and Dining Room was opened in January 2008, alongside a new Learning Resource Centre at the Senior School. A new Visual Arts was completed in September 2008. Sixth form studies take place at the Stephen Perse Sixth Form College. This new facility is leading the way amongst Cambridge independent schools by offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside A Levels at the new, coeducational college. The College achieved IB World School status in 2007.

Bursaries & scholarships:

Bursary funds are used to ensure access for girls who demonstrate particular potential and whose families would be otherwise unable to afford the full fees. Bursaries are dependent on the level of parental income.

Open Days :

Saturday 17 October 2009

Entry requirements & test dates:

Entry at 11+: external candidates sit entrance tests comprising English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning papers. Each candidate is interviewed by the members of staff who marked the English and Mathematics papers as well as by a member of the Senior Management Team or Head of Year. Testing day: 7 February 2009

Entry at 13+: candidates sit tests in English, Mathematics, French and a Second Modern Language. They are interviewed by the respective Heads of Department as well as by the Heads of Science and Classics. They are also interviewed by a member of the Senior Management Team. Testing day: 13 January 2009

Admission at other ages is dependent upon the availability of places.

Additional Information:

Perse Girls Admissions Guide: Explaining the entrance process at the school

ISI Inspection Report 2008: The Independent Schools Inspectorate Report from March 2008

Senior School Prospectus: An overview of the Perse Girls Senior School

Contact details :

Union Road, Cambridge, CB2 1HF