Churcher's College

Churcher's College, is an English public school - that is, an independent, fee-paying school which is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). The senior school (ages 11-17) is located in the market town of Petersfield, Hampshire, with the junior school (ages 5-11) in nearby Liphook. The current headmaster is Simon Williams, who replaced Geoffrey Buttle in September 2004.

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English - Public school - Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference - Market town - Petersfield, Hampshire - Liphook

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As at most 'Independent schools', its pupils achieve very good exam results. 'Independent schools' in the British sense are not state funded or run, but raise money through tuition fees. As a member of the HMC, the college is classed as a 'public school', that is, one of the more renowned independent schools in the United Kingdom.

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Tuition fees - Public school - United Kingdom

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The college has several famous ex-pupils, known as 'Old Churcherians' or 'OCs', including rugby player Tim Rodber. Male OCs are eligible to become members of the East India Club, whilst women may join the University Women?s Club.

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Rugby - Tim Rodber - East India Club - University Women?s Club

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