In the past students and parents had stark choices. Some independent schools, very concerned as to their "ranking" in the academic league tables, "eased out" poor performing students as they preferred them not to be in their 6th Forms. If this happened parents had to either find an independent school that would take their child but this may be a lesser performing independent school which may also have poor facilities, or move their child out of independent education altogether into the state system.

By choosing The Collegiate Foundation, parents and students know they are joining an independent education set up which does achieve success with its students and which also has superb funding and thus amazing facilities. We have an enviable local, national and international reputation and by having two separate, but intertwining, Schools we do not place barriers on entry that other successful independent schools may wish to do.

With The Collegiate Foundation and Queen Ethelburga’s College, students of all abilities and all aspirations receive inspired first class tuition. Parents can be confident that the pastoral and orderly side of school life is professionally and supportively covered. Parents and students can be happy in the knowledge that the schools facilities are amongst the best in the UK and Europe and the boarding accommodation is the best there is.

Many potential Collegiate Foundation students may wish to re-sit previous GCSE examinations. This is easily catered for and usually presents little or no problems. Our expert extra tuition can often help students achieve grades they thought unattainable.

What is the time scale for The Collegiate Foundation?
The Collegiate Foundation is already up and running. We have a limited number of students who would not normally qualify for inclusion in the traditional Queen Ethelburga’s College 6th Form and thus they are now part of The Collegiate Foundation. This is due to a combination of factors ~ these students need to take a number of examination re-sits, their current ability and achievement level means it is not the best decision to follow a traditional 4 or 5 A-Level subject course and/or they are better suited to a lesser number of A-Levels and possible non A-Level vocational courses.

Now, by the creation of The Collegiate Foundation, concerned parents of younger children, whose ability may not match up to what other schools require, can be reassured that there is a structured obvious independent education pathway from Years 7 to Year 13 inclusive.