One of the new ‘free schools’, this is an all-ability, state-funded co-educational school which opened in September 2014. Entry is in both Years 7 and 9; and, from 2017 – when the first cohort of Year 9 pupils reach Year 12 – Holyport will include a sixth form.
Eton College, the school’s sole sponsor, has supported Holyport and helped to shape it prior to opening by taking a leading role on the governing body. Now, Holyport pupils are able to use some of Eton’s facilities, particularly for sport. They can also join in educational activities, attending evening speaker meetings and working on specific initiatives to benefit pupils from both colleges.
Incredibly oversubscribed, but well worth considering.
