- Dolphin School (Berkshire)
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The Dolphin School Established 1970 Type Independent school Religion Non-denominational Headteacher Veronica Gibbs Founder Nancy Follett Location Waltham Road
Hurst
Berkshire
RG10 0FR
England
Local authority Wokingham Students 300 Gender Mixed Ages 3–13 Website Official website Coordinates: 51°27′58″N 0°50′42″W / 51.466094°N 0.844903°W
The Dolphin School is a mixed independent school for children between the ages of 3 and 13. It is located in Hurst, Berkshire, England, and has approximately 300 pupils.
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Education
The school offers a Montessori nursery as well as pre-secondary education. This primary schooling caters for pupils up to the age of 13 (school year 8) and approximates 14 children per class, with 30 per year.
Facilities
The school's facilities include a sports field, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and a large assembly hall. The school has recently undergone major refurbishment, with the completion of two major buildings and the redecoration and modernization of older parts of the school. Some buildings are named after Greek and Roman architecture such as the Basilica and the Cloisters.
Alumni
Business
- Nick Denton[1] – internet entrepreneur (Gawker Media)
Music
- Dhani Harrison – musician (thenewno2, George Harrison)
Sport
- Claire Taylor[2] – cricketer (England national team, Berkshire)
TV, stage and film
- Christian Bale[3] – actor (The Dark Knight, Terminator Salvation)
- Matt Allwright[4] – television journalist (Rogue Traders, Food Poker)
- Jesse Johnson[5] – filmmaker and stunt co-ordinator (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Pit Fighter)
- Blake Ritson[6] – actor and director (Mansfield Park, The League of Gentlemen)
- Alex Large - music video director AlexandLiane - Kylie Minogue, Take That, Scissor Sisters, Cheryl Cole
References
- ^ "Nick Denton". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2008. http://www.dolphinschool.com/Old_Ds_headlines/Nick_Denton.php. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- ^ "Cricket Success". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2009. http://www.dolphinschool.com/News_and_events/Cricket_Honour.php. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- ^ "Christian Bale". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2008. http://www.dolphinschool.com/Old_Ds_headlines/Christian_Bale.php. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ^ "Matt Allwright". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2008. http://www.dolphinschool.com/Old_Ds_headlines/Matt_Allwright.php. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ^ "Jesse Johnson". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2008. http://www.dolphinschool.com/Old_Ds_headlines/Jesse_Johnson.php. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
- ^ "Blake Ritson". Old Delphinians making headlines. Dolphin School. 2008. http://www.dolphinschool.com/Old_Ds_headlines/Blake_Ritson.php. Retrieved 30 March 2009.
External links
Categories:- Educational institutions established in 1970
- Preparatory schools in Berkshire
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