Myddelton College boarding school

A fairly new joint school, Myddleton College, is located at the site of the former Denbi school and provides excellent balanced education programs for children and adolescents (middle and senior, grades from 11 to 18). It respects the traditional British values ​​- it concerns the educational sphere, and the ability to behave, to think broadly and draw objective conclusions, to treat with respect to all people. The institution received its name in honour of the founders, the Middleton family, who lived in the same city and did much to improve the level of education in the region. Here boys and girls can be studied, children from any country of the world, any colour of skin and religion are accepted - the school is proud of the diversity and uniqueness of its students.

Myddelton College is a co-educational school with a strong boarding ethos. A school to around 250 pupils and home to 55 pupils, Myddelton College is situated at a secluded location, on the edge of the picturesque and historic market town of Denbigh, North Wales, with stunning views over the Clwydian Range. The town of Denbigh is immersed in history, and the stunning 37-acre Myddelton estate is at the foot of the remains of the 13th century fortress of Denbigh Castle, creating an atmospheric, unspoilt, and ideal location for educational programmes, conferences and team building weekends.

Situated only 40 minutes away from Chester and approximately one hour from Manchester and Liverpool with good road, rail, and airport connections to both major cities, the college has an abundance of opportunities available to suit your individual needs.

Studying at Myddelton College will allow students to flourish both in and out of the classroom and develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life. As a Microsoft Associate Showcase school, we aim to provide students with a unique blend of 21st century learning and the best of British education.

While we place high value and great emphasis on academic success, we also take a holistic view of education. Our ethos of developing and nurturing each individual student means that we value the arts, a love of the outdoors and sporting ability just as highly. With our praised “Learning Through the Outdoors” programme, and wide range of extra-curricular activities including Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadets Force, elite triathlon training, choirs, and drama clubs students will have an all-round and broad education.

Victoria Eastman

Director of International Admissions at Mayfield School

Why are UK primary and secondary schools so highly regarded?

A primary aim is mastering English from a young age. Students in British boarding schools grow in independence, leadership, and self-reliance. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to focus on individual needs more than in public schools. For working parents, the all-encompassing environment of boarding schools is appealing – offering everything from ballet to tennis and piano lessons within the school day, eliminating the need for additional travel. Many schools also provide comprehensive weekend programs, keeping kids engaged and safe on campus, though this varies by school. 

Myddelton College is a Microsoft Global Showcase school and a member of the exclusive EdTech50 group. Each Myddelton College student has their own personal tablet or laptop for learning and doing homework. 

All lessons are delivered through Microsoft OneNote and Teams, providing parents and students with access to learning material from anywhere in the world, at any time. It also means that students receive personalized feedback from their teachers in real-time. 

Many of the employees have been recognized for their exceptional ability to teach in innovative ways using technology, have been recognized by Microsoft as MIEE (Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts). 

We currently have two boarding houses on site at Myddelton College. We have St. George’s House and Stanley’s House. St. George’s House is made up of three buildings, offering twin rooms (we usually have space for one student per room) for our students aged 11 – 16. There are shared bathrooms on each floor and a recently renovated common room area with kitchen facilities, a pool table, ping pong table, and a TV.  

Stanley’s House is our senior boarding house (separate from St. George’s) and is for our students aged 16-18. Stanley’s House offers a room per student and has workspace in each room. There is also recently renovated common areas for students to relax in complete group studies, with a TV and games console and pool table.

Myddeltonian students come from across the globe and we are fully equipped to cater for all dietary requirements. Breakfast ranges from traditional British to continental, and lunch and dinner consist of hot and cold food to suit the needs of all. There is also a boarding committee where students can discuss meals and request dishes. Themed nights are a regular occurrence and are based on nationalities or events such as Chinese New Year.

Subject list: Art, biology, chemistry, geography, history, maths, music, physics, politics, Religious studies
Activity list: Chorus, dancing, Drama, field hockey, football, gymnastics, horseback riding, mountaineering, netball, sailing, skating, swimming, tennis, Triathlon

At Myddelton College we provide students with an outstanding sporting education where they have the opportunity to flourish and reach their potential as a young sportsperson. Our 37-acre campus has a full-size football pitch, rugby pitch, 4 tennis courts, and a large indoor sports hall, dance studio, climbing wall and gym facilities.

Our triathlon programme is suitable for triathletes, swimmers, cyclists and track and field athletes as we provide specific training programmes that motivate and develop athletes to be their best and exceed their potential. Our coaching team have over 40 years combined experience in triathlon, cycling and athletics and work closely not only with the athletes but also with their immediate families.

The sport curriculum consists of a variety of activities such as:

• Football
• Rugby
• Netball
• Gymnastics
• Basketball
• Hockey
• Fitness
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Rounders
• Athletics

Activities

• Horse Riding
• Boxing
• Debating
• Hockey
• French
• Choir
• Netball
• Drama
• Cross-Country
• Music Lessons (Music recording studios)
• Circuit Training
• Climbing Club
• Football
• Dance Fusion
• Basketball
• Film Club
• Gym
• Badminton
• Yoga
• Welsh and more.

A Level Results 2020:

• 78% A*- B in all subjects.
• 100% A*-A grades in the subjects of Drama and Theatre, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Russian, and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

GCSE Results 2020:

• 78% received A*-A grades (Equivalent 7, 8 & 9)
• 100% of our students passed their GCSEs at A* - C (Equivalent 4-9)

• Gym
• Equestrian Centre
• Football and Rugby Pitches
• Tennis Courts
• Climbing Wall
• Music Recording Studios
• Dance Studio
• Outdoor Swimming Pool

Extra Fees:

• Registration fee - £200
• Refundable Deposit - £1500
• School Uniform
• Cost of a device (Device required for Microsoft Showcase Learning)
• Weekend Activities
• Some extra curricular activities (Private music lessons or tutoring)
• Transfers to/from airport unless travelling on specific travel days.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 GBP
• Deposit for a course/programme 1000 GBP

The admission procedure is as simple as possible and is mainly organized in a remote format:

• Filling out the registration form and providing documents,
• Payment of the application fee,
• Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee and information about entrance examinations,
• Making a deposit for booking a seat,
• Passing language and academic tests on the school's campus,
• The beginning of training.

Graduates of Middleton College receive diplomas that allow them to enter leading universities in the UK and other English-speaking countries.

All students will be required to have an interview with the Regional Manager and sit an entrance test. Myddelton College is a non-selective school.

Scholarships are available – please contact a SMAPSE manager to specify the details.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision