Halliford School
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| Motto | "Via firma ad firmiora" ("A firm path to firmer things") |
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| Established | 1921 |
| Type | Independent school |
| Headteacher | Simon Wilson |
| Chair | Mr Ken Woodward |
| Location |
Russell Road Shepperton England UK TW17 9HX  EnglandCoordinates: 51°23′25″N 0°26′41″W / 51.39025°N 0.44462°W |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| DfE URN | 125411 |
| Gender | Boys (and Girls) |
| Ages | 11–18 (16 - 18) |
| Houses | Wadham Russell Greville Desborough |
| Colours |
Red, Green, Blue and Gold |
| Website | www |
Red, Green, Blue and Gold
Halliford School is a selective and independent school for boys, which also admits girls into its sixth form, in Lower Halliford, Shepperton, Surrey, England. Simon Wilson is the current Headmaster.
The building closest to its road is the oldest, a tall-storied Georgian House set in 6 acres (2.4 ha) beside the River Thames that was once home to Emma Hart (later Emma, Lady Hamilton) when she lived with Charles Francis Greville before she married and then became Lord Nelson's mistress. The school has seen expansion since the year 2000 including the following buildings:
The fourth house was also added during this time, and additional sports fields were purchased. Following a consortium with the now-closed St David's School for Girls in Ashford, the school admits girls in its own right from the age of 16, since 2007.
Sports and athletics are significant throughout the year groups. Boys from the school have played sports such as rugby, cricket and basketball to the highest level. A major portion of alumni play for teams in or compete as individuals in rugby, cricket, football, badminton, rowing, athletics and/or golf at university, local or workplace clubs. The inspectorate reports students are known by the staff who all provide major support outside of the school timetable. A broad extra-curricular programme runs and ambitious, frequent overseas trips: academic, charity project based or sporting.
In early years the curriculum is broad with pupils exposed to a wide range of subject to help them acquire a sound foundation of basic skills. At GCSE students unless exceptional requirements merit different options study English language, English Literature, Mathematics, the three Sciences, a modern language and ICT. AS and A-level courses can be taken in 25 non-vocational subjects: in the arts, languages, technologies and sciences. Numerous extra-curricular and student-organised clubs and societies include:a current affairs circle, a reading circle to encourage creative writing and a stage production technicians' group. Competitions and performances are led by staff and sixth form pupils annually in junior and senior virtual investment trading, theatre and music. External distinguished speakers give talks and presentations.
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