Churcher's College
Independent Co-educational Day School · Est. 1722
Churcher's College is where 'work hard, play hard' isn't just a motto — it's a way of life. Founded in 1722 by East India Company trader Richard Churcher, this Hampshire independent sits in the South Downs National Park and values outdoor adventure as much as academic excellence. The school looks for 'joiners' — children who collaborate, listen, and engage. If you want a school that combines strong academics with Ten Tors expeditions, DofE, and the famous Devizes-to-Westminster canoe race, Churcher's delivers. Not a London hothouse — this is healthy, happy, adventurous education.
An independent co-ed day school (founded 1722) in the South Downs National Park with a distinctive 'work hard, play hard' ethos. Uses unique blended assessment: Maths + Creative Writing + GL Assessment + Team Building observation. Bursaries up to 110% of fees available.
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Ramshill, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4AS
Annual Fees
~£24,000
per year
Year 7 Places
~90
pupils
Total Pupils
~1,100
ages 3-18
Founded
1722
304 years
Setting
South Downs
National Park
Bursaries
Up to 110%
of fees
Best For
Families wanting strong academics combined with genuine outdoor adventure and co-curricular breadth. Children who are collaborative 'joiners' rather than competitive individualists. Those seeking an alternative to London hothouse pressure.
Watch Out For
Limited published admissions data — no official pass marks or competition ratios available. Team Building Tasks are actively assessed (not just an icebreaker). Must perform across three different exam formats plus observation.
Entry Points
- Main entry at 11+ via blended assessment (Maths + Creative Writing + GL Assessment) plus Team Building observation. Additional entry at 13+ and 16+. Junior School entry from Nursery (3+) through Year 6.
The Complete Admissions Timeline
Every key date, deadline and decision point — with insider intelligence you won't find on the school website. Click any item to reveal verified insider knowledge.
The critical window:
Open Events
Summer/Early Autumn (Year 6)
Registration Deadline
October Half Term (Year 6)
Team Building
Autumn Term (Year 6)
Exam Day
Late January (Year 6)
Offers Made
Early February
Acceptance Deadline
Early March
Three Papers + Team Building Observation
Churcher's uses a distinctive blended assessment. You sit three written papers in late January PLUS an observed Team Building session in the Autumn Term. The Team Building is NOT an icebreaker — it's actively assessed. The school looks for 'joiners' who listen, collaborate, and share ideas.
Maths (45 min)
45 minutes · Written paper (show workings)
This is NOT multiple choice — you must show your working. Students who rush without showing steps lose marks even if the answer is correct.
Creative Writing (30 min)
30 minutes · Handwritten creative task
Only 30 minutes — you must write quickly AND beautifully. Plan briefly (2-3 mins), write fluently, leave time to proofread.
GL Assessment (45 min)
45 minutes · Multiple choice (GL Assessment)
Students familiar with GL format have an advantage. If you've only practiced CEM or ISEB, the GL question types may feel unfamiliar.
Topic Difficulty & Weight
Difficulty (%) and exam weight by topic area
Key takeaway: Premium
Topic Breakdown
Known Exam Traps — Maths (45 min)
The pattern: This is NOT multiple choice — you must show your working. Students who rush without showing steps lose marks even if the answer is correct.
If you can only improve in one area, make it
Workings Matter
For example:
All focus areas ranked by impact:
#1
Workings Matter
Maths (45 min)
#2
Speed + Quality
Creative Writing (30 min)
#3
GL Familiarity
GL Assessment (45 min)
Academic Performance vs National Average
Churcher's consistently outperforms national averages across both GCSE and A-Level examinations. These animated comparisons show where the school excels and how this translates to university placement opportunities.
A-Level Results Comparison
Camp Hill Girls vs. National Average — Higher percentages indicate stronger performance
What this means: Camp Hill Girls consistently exceeds national averages across all A-Level performance bands. With 65% A*/A compared to the national 38%, girls achieve top-tier results that support progression to leading universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group institutions, and specialist programs in Medicine, Law, and STEM.
GCSE Grade Distribution Comparison
Cumulative percentage achieving each grade threshold — Camp Hill Girls vs. National Average
Grade Distribution Insight: Over 90% of Camp Hill Girls achieve grades 9-7 at GCSE, compared to 31% nationally. This exceptional spread demonstrates consistent high achievement across the cohort, with girls well-prepared for rigorous A-Level study.
Grade 9-8
52%
vs 18% national
Grade 9-7
90%
vs 31% national
Grade 9-6
98%
vs 64% national
Grade 9-5
99.5%
vs 82% national
University Placement Implications
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Oxbridge Eligibility
Strong A-Level performance (65% A*/A) makes girls competitive for Oxford and Cambridge, particularly in STEM and humanities.
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Russell Group Admission
90% GCSE 9-7 achievement provides strong foundation for Russell Group universities including Imperial, UCL, Durham, and Warwick.
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Competitive Edge
Results place girls in top 5% of UK cohort, giving advantage in Medicine, Law, and competitive STEM programs.
Supporting Strong Achievement
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No Pressure-Cooker Culture
Excellence achieved through supportive teaching, strong pastoral care, and girls' intrinsic motivation rather than relentless pressure.
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Well-Rounded Development
Balanced commitment to academics, co-curricular activities (sports, music, drama), and character formation.
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Resilience & Confidence
Girls develop confidence to tackle challenging subjects and university applications without anxiety-driven perfectionism.
GCSE Excellence
90%
Grade 9-7 achievement (vs 31% national)
A-Level Top Grades
65%
A*/A grades (vs 38% national)
Top Achievers
42%
A* grades at A-Level
University Ready
99.5%
Grade 5+ across GCSE
Observed Collaboration: Looking for 'Joiners'
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Churcher's vs Competitor Schools
How does Churcher's College compare to the schools your child is most likely also applying to? This analysis covers the key factors that actually matter to families.
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Why Parents Choose Churcher's
- Work Hard, Play Hard EthosTen Tors expeditions, DofE at all levels, the famous Devizes-to-Westminster canoe race. Adventure is woven into school life.
- South Downs National Park SettingExceptional natural environment for outdoor activities. Not a cramped urban campus.
- Looking for 'Joiners'The Team Building assessment explicitly identifies collaborative, engaged children — not competitive individualists.
- Bursaries Up to 110%The Richard Churcher Foundation can cover more than fees — including uniform and trips. Genuinely transformational.
- Alternative to London HothouseExplicitly positions itself as healthy, happy, adventurous education — not pressure-cooker academics.
- All-Through SchoolNursery through Sixth Form on connected campuses. Siblings educated together with seamless progression.
Points to Consider
Scholarships & Financial Support
Churcher's offers academic, music, art, drama, and sport scholarships. The Richard Churcher Foundation provides means-tested bursaries up to 110% of fees, covering uniform and trips.
| Scholarship Type | Value | Available Places | Selection Method | Stackable? |
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* Bursaries can combine with scholarships. The 110% bursary provision is genuinely transformational — don't assume you're ineligible without checking.
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