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Welcome to the Upper School

Our pupils join our Upper School in Year 9 (aged 13), many from our Prep School, and stay with us through to Sixth Form (aged 18).

We pride ourselves on providing an education where character is as important as capability.

Through expert teaching, a wealth of co-curricular activities and strong pastoral care, we ensure that every pupil is supported, encouraged and driven to achieve their very best.

We aim to develop open-minded young people with a real understanding of the world around them, fully prepared for their future in a rapidly changing modern world.

Dr Greene Head of College & Head Master of the Upper School

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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which they are capable.
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Results & Destinations

Excellent results by themselves are not the only signifier of a well-rounded education. We place equal importance on personal growth and independence.
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Careers & Work Experience

Clifton College is committed to a broad all-round education from which our pupils may develop into successful, collaborative members of the workforce.
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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.
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Boarding

There are seven boarding Houses in the Upper School, including four Boys’ Houses and three Girls’ Houses.
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Sixth Form

One of the reasons for the high demand for places in the Sixth Form is the School’s reputation for success in gaining places at the UK’s top universities.
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The Co-Curriculum

The Co-Curriculum aims to provide all pupils with the opportunity to pursue a depth and breadth of interests outside the classroom.
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Academic

Although every pupil has different abilities, talents and levels of confidence, we ask each individual to aspire to the highest standards to which they are capable.
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Results & Destinations

Excellent results by themselves are not the only signifier of a well-rounded education. We place equal importance on personal growth and independence.
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Careers & Work Experience

Clifton College is committed to a broad all-round education from which our pupils may develop into successful, collaborative members of the workforce.
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Pastoral Care

We believe kindness, tolerance, good manners and honesty are all vitally important in the life of our community.
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Boarding

There are seven boarding Houses in the Upper School, including four Boys’ Houses and three Girls’ Houses.
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Sixth Form

One of the reasons for the high demand for places in the Sixth Form is the School’s reputation for success in gaining places at the UK’s top universities.
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The Co-Curriculum

The Co-Curriculum aims to provide all pupils with the opportunity to pursue a depth and breadth of interests outside the classroom.

Together, we are Clifton.