Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus vs Runnymede College

	D Dallington School - Primary and Secondary Campus Madrid, Spain	R Runnymede College Madrid, Spain
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,000 - 12,540	Fees / year €8,850 - 22,500
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 500	Pupils 1,090
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1967
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two Madrid campuses: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid; Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is near Parque Conde de Orgaz and is described as being 3 minutes from La Piovera, Campo de las Naciones and Arturo Soria; 5 minutes to Alameda de Osuna and Quinta de los Molinos; 8 minutes to Valdebebas; 10 minutes to Barrio de Salamanca and Chamartín; and 15 minutes to Plaza de Castilla.	Location The school is located at Calle Salvia 30, La Moraleja, Alcobendas, Madrid 28109, Spain. It sits in the La Moraleja area in the north of Madrid. Runnymede College is Madrid's oldest British international school, founded in 1967. It serves pupils from age 2 to 18.
Stages	Stages Early years; Primary; Secondary; Double Bac	Stages Pre-Prep; Prep School; Senior School; Sixth Form
School type	School type British School in Madrid	School type Private, co-educational UK-curriculum school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Educational Psychology Department provides coordinated support with the teaching team and families. The team, led by María Recio and Paola Recio, includes speech therapists and psychopedagogues to adapt to the needs of each student and to support social, emotional, and academic development.	Additional learning support Discrete provision for SEND
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British School in Madrid; Cambridge International IGCSE)	Country affiliation British
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm, with the primary/secondary site opening at 8:20am and the EYFS site at 8:30am. Breakfast Club is available from 8:00am. Extra-curricular activities and Play Club run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Jeslusan offers a school bus service with routes from Parque Conde Orgaz–Piovera and Campo de las Naciones, Barrio Salamanca–Retiro, Paseo de la Castellana, Chamartín, and Valdebebas–Encinar de los Reyes. For routes, stops, schedules, prices, and registration, contact info@dallingtonschool.com.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration fees - The Dallington College Double Bac (Year 12–13) charges a registration (matrícula) fee for new students of EUR 870. - No separate, publicly published application or registration fee for Early Years, Primary or Key Stage 3/4 is published on the school's admissions or information pages. Tuition fees by year group (published items only) - Double Bac (Year 12–13): the published price is EUR 1,045 per month. This is the only per‑month tuition figure published for a specific year group. Registration for this programme (new students) is EUR 870. - Early Years, Primary and Secondary (Years other than Double Bac): the school does not publish a full, year‑group tuition schedule on the publicly available Admissions/Information pages. There is no publicly posted per‑term or per‑year tuition table for Pre‑Nursery / Nursery / Reception / Years 1–11 on the school pages reviewed. Extra costs and regular ancillary fees - Extracurricular activities: many activities are charged per term; typical published examples include fees of EUR 120–185 per term for clubs such as rugby, tennis, padel, basketball, arts and others (specific activity prices vary by activity). The extracurricular programme document lists the per‑term prices for each activity. - Summer school / holiday programmes: published weekly prices include EUR 210 per week (half‑day for infants) and EUR 290 per week (full day with food) for summer school weeks; optional intensive modules (conversation, maths/English support, tennis) are listed at EUR 75 per week; some sport intensives (football, tag rugby) at EUR 45 per week; extras such as Breakfast Club and Play Club are also priced per week. These summer programme figures are published in the school's summer programme documents. - Uniforms and clothing: the school uses an external supplier (La Casita de Mitos Roca) and provides a Uniform Buying Guide; uniform items are purchased through the supplier and pricing is set by that supplier. Specific uniform item prices are not listed on the school pages themselves but the supplier and buying‑guide links are provided. - School bus / transport: a school‑bus service is offered and routes are stated (several Madrid zones). Published pages direct families to request route and price information; specific bus fares are not published on the public route information page. - Catering / school meals: the school publishes an organic menu and describes monthly menus and personalized options for allergies/intolerances; meal pricing is not shown on the menu page. - External exam / assessment fees and other potential third‑party fees: the Double Bac page references official A‑Level programmes and preparation for external assessments; however explicit charges for exam entry or external assessment fees are not published on the public pages reviewed. Billing schedule and payment terms - No published, itemised billing schedule (for example: termly dates and amounts, number of instalments, or a detailed payment calendar) was located on the public Admissions or Information pages. The admissions pages provide contacts and the academic calendar is published, but a school‑wide, public statement of billing frequency and formal payment terms was not found in the materials reviewed. Boarding / residence fees - Dallington School operates distinct Infant and Primary/Secondary day sites and publishes day‑time timetables. No boarding or residential provision is offered or advertised on the school pages reviewed; therefore there are no boarding fees applicable. Refunds and cancellations - No publicly posted, detailed refund or fee‑cancellation policy (for tuition, registration, or other core school fees) was located in the public information reviewed. The school's legal notice indicates general terms about modification of information but does not set out an explicit refund policy on the public pages examined. Fee payment options (methods) - The school's public pages and PDFs reviewed do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, direct debit). No definitive, public statement of accepted payment methods was found in the admissions or fees‑related documents accessed. Summary of coverage and gaps (concise) - Published, specific tuition figures available on the public pages are limited: the Double Bac programme shows a registration fee of EUR 870 and a published monthly tuition figure of EUR 1,045; extracurricular activities and summer programmes include numerous per‑term and per‑week prices as noted above. - A comprehensive, publicly posted tuition schedule covering Early Years, Primary and all Secondary year groups by term or by full academic year was not found on the school's publicly available Admissions/Information pages. Likewise, a formal public statement of billing schedule, detailed refund policy, and accepted payment methods was not located in the materials reviewed. If you require these missing line‑items (for example: a full per‑term/per‑year tuition table for Early Years–Year 11, or formal payment terms), those specific items are not published on the public pages examined and are not included above. The statements above record all tuition and ancillary fees that are published in the school's public programme pages and downloadable materials that were accessible at the time of review.	Fee details Application / Enrolment - There is no separate public application fee listed. A one-off Enrolment Fee of EUR 3,500 is payable on acceptance to secure a place; this enrolment fee is non-refundable. Re-registration for continuing pupils carries a fee of EUR 600 per child (this re-registration fee is deducted from the following academic year's first term tuition). Tuition fees (per term) — current published year - Pre‑Nursery: EUR 2,950 per term (three terms per academic year). - Nursery – Reception: EUR 3,500 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 1 – Year 3 (Pre‑Prep): EUR 4,200 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 4 – Year 8 (Prep): EUR 5,500 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 9 – Year 11 (Senior): EUR 6,750 per term (three terms per academic year). - Year 12 – Year 13 (Sixth Form): EUR 7,500 per term (three terms per academic year). Note: tuition amounts are published on a per‑term basis; the school operates a three‑term academic year. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are published and billed on a per‑term basis (the school year runs September to August and is organised in three terms). The Enrolment Fee is payable on acceptance; the Re‑registration Fee is charged annually and credited against the following year's first term invoice. Specific invoice dates, payment due dates, instalment options and late‑payment terms are not listed in the public fee summary. Boarding - Runnymede College is a day school; there are no boarding fees. Other compulsory and common additional costs - Lunch charges (termly): 1st term EUR 875; 2nd term EUR 615; 3rd term EUR 615. Annual lunch billing is typically the sum of the three term amounts. - Medical Insurance: EUR 40 (listed as an additional fee). - School outing (one‑off): EUR 115. - Bus transport (termly and annual examples): La Moraleja/El Soto (one way) EUR 415 / EUR 315 / EUR 315 (terms 1/2/3) — annual EUR 1,045; La Moraleja (two ways) termly EUR 735 / EUR 550 / EUR 550 — annual EUR 1,835; Elsewhere (one way) termly EUR 645 / EUR 485 / EUR 485 — annual EUR 1,615; Elsewhere (two ways) termly EUR 1,130 / EUR 850 / EUR 850 — annual EUR 2,830. - External examination charges (published examples): IGCSE EUR 205 per exam; A Level EUR 545 per exam; AS exams and EPQ EUR 275 per exam; language exams (IELTS, DALF C1/B2) EUR 250 per exam. Uniform and shop purchases - Uniform and other school shop items are handled through the school's retail channel; specific item prices are not listed in the public fee summary. (Uniform purchasing is a separate cost in addition to published tuition and mandatory additional charges.) Refund information - The Enrolment Fee (EUR 3,500) is explicitly non‑refundable. No other specific refund terms for tuition or other fees are published in the school's public admissions/fees material. Fee payment options - The public fee summary does not list specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card or direct debit). Invoicing and payment instructions are provided to families through the school's enrolment and billing communications.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 18.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement La casita de Mitos Roca is the uniform supplier for Dallington School. Orders are placed online via their website, and delivery is to your door. Please read the Uniform Buying Guide before ordering. A Charity Shop will operate online to offer charity clothing (sweatshirts, house shirts, bottles, bags, backpacks, scarves, etc.) with proceeds donated to the Dallington Foundation. Personalised items bearing the student's name must be ordered by July 15 for delivery in September; unpersonalised items are available year‑round while stock lasts.	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory. Girls wear a white blouse or short-sleeved polo with badge, a navy jumper and blazer with piping, and a grey skirt (Nursery–Year 6 summer dress); a navy anorak completes the outfit. Boys wear a white shirt or short-sleeved polo with badge, a navy jumper and blazer with piping, grey trousers (shorts permitted in the junior school) and a tie; a navy anorak completes the look. A gym kit is worn for PE (tracksuit, blue shorts, T-shirt).
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is provided with monthly menus that are regularly reviewed; meals are cooked in brand new kitchen facilities by our Kitchen staff; the menus follow FAO and Comunidad de Madrid guidelines; there is always a grilled meat and/or fish option with vegetables, fresh salad and fruit, and water or milk; alternate menus for special diets can be downloaded as PDFs.
House system	House system Dallington School has a House System with four Houses: Oak, Willow, Maple, and Chestnut. Each House is named after a tree and represented by an animal (Oak is the owl, Willow the deer, Maple the squirrel, Chestnut the bear). Pupils earn House Points for upholding the school values—Respect, Responsibility, Effort, Honesty, Politeness and Kindness—tracked on a daily chart, with a Friday assembly announcing totals and term‑end rewards for the leading House. The system promotes belonging and teamwork and will extend to the secondary phase.	House system The House System comprises four houses: Austen, Keynes, Locke and Newton. Every pupil is assigned to a House on joining; family members are in the same House. House Points are awarded for conduct and work, and scores are announced at assemblies; the winning House receives the House Cup and an Interhouse Sports Cup is awarded.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. is the commercial name and legal entity behind Dallington School, a Spanish limited liability company registered in Madrid (Mercantile Registry: T 32766, F 103, S 8, HM 589788) with domicile at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid. The company is the data controller for the site.	Governance and ownership The school is independent, not owned by a private group or investor. A charitable foundation, Fundación Runnymede College, exists to support its work.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details British system across Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5. Foundation Stage includes Pre-Nursery (2-3), Nursery (3-4) and Reception (4-5). Key Stage 1 covers Year 1 (5-6) and Year 2 (6-7). Key Stage 2 covers Year 3 (7-8) to Year 6 (10-11). Key Stage 3 covers Year 7 (11-12) to Year 9 mapped to 6º de Primaria, 1º ESO, 2º ESO. Key Stage 4 comprises Year 10 (3º ESO) and Year 11 (IGCSE exams). Key Stage 5 comprises Year 12 (1º Bachillerato) and Year 13 (2º Bachillerato). In Years 12-13, Dallington offers a Double Bac combining Cambridge International A-Levels with Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE), enabling university access in Spain and abroad.	Curriculum details The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum. The Senior School operates a weekly timetable of fifty 40-minute lessons. All pupils are taught by subject specialists in mixed-ability classes, with ability/experience sets in English, Languages, Maths and Science where appropriate. The school teaches Spanish Language & Literature and Spanish Social Sciences to Spanish-speaking pupils, and the staff includes native English-speaking teachers and teaching assistants.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results A Level results 2024: There were 78 pupils in the cohort; A* 28%, A-A 63%, A-B 88%, A*-C 96%. Pupils will be going to top universities in the UK, the US, Spain and Europe.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Double Bac for Years 12-13 combines Cambridge International A-Levels and the Spanish Prueba de Competencia Específica (PCE). Cambridge International Assessment and Pearson Edexcel provide the A-Level syllabus. The 2023 Spain-UK agreement allows A-Level holders to access Spanish universities without PAU.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at leading universities worldwide. Over the past 15 years, 684 Old Runnymedians have gone on to study at universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL and LSE. In recent years, graduates have headed to the United States (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Brown) and to Spanish institutions such as ICADE, IE and ICAI.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Staying physically, emotionally and mentally healthy is a major principle at Dallington School. Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school aims to develop self-confidence and independence to maintain a healthy mind. Emotional wellbeing is supported by organic meals without white sugar and a structured physical education plan, with two hours of PE in EYFS/Primary and three PE periods in Secondary. The Educational Psychology Department works with staff and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically, identifies needs, and designs coordinated action plans with parents and specialists. It provides guidance to families on their children's development.	Social & emotional learning The school believes children flourish best when personal, social and emotional needs are met and there are clear, developmentally appropriate expectations for behaviour. Personal, Social and Health Education is a key part of the curriculum, delivered through bespoke PSHE and assemblies to develop resilience, self‑awareness and respectful relationships. Form Teachers and the pastoral team lead ongoing PSHE programmes, with emphasis on trust, support and a caring community. The Prep and Senior Schools foster leadership and social responsibility through the House system, pupil councils and other activities. The school provides a safe, structured environment where staff model positive conduct and pupil wellbeing remains central to school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The Educational Psychology Department works with teachers and families to ensure each student develops personally, socially and academically. María Recio, with 20 years of experience in educational, clinical and family psychotherapy, leads the department, alongside Paola Recio and a team of speech therapists and psychopedagogues. The department's objectives include adapting to the needs of each student and promoting self-confidence, effective thinking and emotional regulation to support healthy relationships. It identifies academic, pedagogical or emotional needs with teachers and parents and designs any necessary curricular adaptations. It evaluates and designs coordinated action plans with parents, teachers and specialists, with the school acting as the communication framework. It advises and helps families with questions about their children's personal development.	Special educational needs (SEN) Runnymede College provides SEND support within an inclusive framework. The Inclusion policy states that teachers plan to ensure equal access to learning for all pupils, including those with SEN and those with English as an additional language, and to remove barriers to achievement. A full SEND policy governs procedures and support, with a dedicated SEND team and a named Educational Psychologist. The school employs a full-time Educational Psychologist who works with the Coordinador de Bienestar y Protección to develop individual support plans. There is close liaison between families, subject staff, tutors and external specialists to ensure appropriate provision, including assessments for exam access where applicable.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction in most lessons, with staff modelling high‑quality English in both speaking and writing. All Pre-Prep teaching staff are native English speakers and support language development to help pupils access the curriculum. The English Across the Curriculum policy places responsibility for developing English on all staff in English‑taught subjects, and encourages structured talk and vocabulary development across the curriculum. The policy also supports EAL learners with targeted materials and additional language support where needed. Inclusion and curriculum policies confirm that pupils with English as an additional language are supported to participate in all subjects.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is a core focus at Dallington School. The school aims to build self-confidence, independence and thoughtful reflection to support mental health. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through organic food and active participation in sport, contributing to overall well-being. The curriculum emphasizes developing well‑being alongside academic achievement, including mental and emotional health. The Educational Psychology Department collaborates with staff and families to promote mental wellbeing and to identify needs early. The school enriches well-being through meaningful co‑curricular experiences and sports activities that foster social awareness and resilience.	Mental wellbeing The school prioritises pupils' emotional and mental well‑being, with a safeguarding and welfare framework led by designated staff including the school nurse. Two staff are trained in Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) to help identified pupils, and PASS (Pupil Attitudes to Self and School) has been introduced for Years 3–13 with an age‑appropriate intervention plan. Regular Team Around the Child meetings with pastoral staff, DSLs, the school nurse and the educational psychologist review needs and plan support. PSHE and wellbeing education address health, relationships and online safety to build resilience. On‑site medical care and staff first‑aid training support pupils' health and safety on campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safety and emotional wellbeing are top priorities. The school promotes a caring environment and healthy relationships. The Educational Psychology Department identifies needs and designs coordinated action plans with parents and teachers to safeguard pupils. It acts as the communication framework between parents, teachers and specialists. It provides guidance to families regarding their children's personal development. The Directors describe the school as a safe place built on love, trust and respect.	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are central to school life, with a team of designated safeguarding leads covering each section of the school. Staff receive safeguarding training and the school nurse coordinates welfare and protection activities, including communication with Spanish safeguarding authorities. Pupil welfare is recorded and tracked using safeguarding systems such as My Concern, and the safeguarding team is clearly identified to pupils and staff. The school maintains formal safeguarding policies, including a Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, and keeps records alongside PSHE and health policies. The inspection and internal procedures emphasise prompt, confidential handling of safeguarding concerns and regular staff training.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school operates two campuses in Madrid: Infant School at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and Primary and Secondary at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid. The school is a British official school in Madrid. The school has a chapel and a chaplain, and Catholic Religion Education is taught. The school promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering healthy and organic food at school, and it encourages participation in sport. It provides a broad, challenging curriculum and enriches it with co-curricular experiences such as educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities.	Facilities overview The Prep School Building and the Frank Murphy Memorial Library were completed this summer. The redesign of the entrance and outdoor areas features cobbled pathways and landscaped gardens, creating a central campus square. Prep School pupils and staff are enjoying bright new classrooms, labs, and music and drama spaces. The Frank Murphy Memorial Library has a wooden structure and a glass-and-stone facade and provides a quiet place for study on campus. This sixth phase of the campus development will conclude with the development of new sports facilities next summer.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities A federated artificial grass football pitch. Enlarged hard-surface courts for multiple sports and activities. A dedicated space for non-sporting activities with improved shading. The Julia Powell Sports Hall provides PE facilities on campus.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The Science Faculty has excellent laboratory facilities to bring Biology, Chemistry and Physics to life on the timetable. Senior School's Science labs are on campus and used for practical work.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities We offer extra-curricular activities from Mondays to Fridays, taught by Dallington School teachers or external specialists. Early Years activities include Dance, Football and Tennis. Primary and Secondary activities include Rugby, Girls football, Girls volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Padel, Football and Athletics. A downloadable activity programme is available for 2025–2026.	Extra curricular facilities Chess Club runs twice weekly (Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4–5 pm) and hosts internal tournaments. Steam Club covers augmented and virtual reality, 3D design, image and video editing, creative electronics and computational thinking. Drama Club, Ballet, and a Music Academy with instrumental lessons and ensemble performances are offered. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is available, with Bronze and Silver from lower years and Gold in the Sixth Form.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Dallington School was founded by Maria Recio and Paola Recio. The founders serve as Directors and operate the school as DALLINGTON SCHOOL, S.L. In a Directors' Letter, the founders describe opening Dallington School to create a place where each child feels happy, safe and loved, with trust and respect, and where healthy habits and personal development are central. The school presents itself as a British School in Madrid, offering a broad, balanced curriculum and co-curricular experiences, and it emphasizes Catholic values with a chapel and a chaplain. The founders' vision is to provide education in a caring environment that supports the development of the whole child.	History Runnymede College was founded as a private school in September 1967. The primary school was inaugurated in 1987. Since 1990, the entire school has been located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid. The school is divided into Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).
Community	Community Dallington School fosters community through charity actions that build social awareness and by enriching the curriculum with educational trips, cross-curricular projects, cultural visits, artistic initiatives and sports activities. The school emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, organic food and well-being, and involves families in its learning culture. Christian values underpin school life with a chapel and a chaplain, aligning with First Holy Communion and Confirmation education. The Madrid location contributes to a close-knit school community united by shared values and parental involvement.	Community The History department plays a significant role in the wider life of the school, organising whole-school debates and memory events such as Black History Month and Holocaust Memorial Day. It runs annual trips to Berlin and China to enrich students' experiences. The school emphasises involvement in co-curricular life beyond the classroom.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The curriculum offers the core subjects of English and Mathematics, with science, geography and history brought into topic-based learning. Outdoor Learning (Urban Forest School) is embedded in the curriculum in Years 1–6, developing leadership and teamwork as children learn about nature. Learning outside the classroom is enriched by regular curricular trips to museums, art galleries, theatres and the zoo. Literacy and numeracy are taught across the year groups with a cross-curricular and practical emphasis, and STEM is integrated with core topics.	Academic & intellectual Runnymede College provides a first-class British education within an international setting. It offers an academically excellent, all-round liberal humanistic education designed to prepare pupils for adult life. Sixth Form leavers gain places at Oxford, Cambridge, Russell Group universities in the United Kingdom and Ivy League institutions in the United States. In 2025, 84% of pupils secured a place at their first-choice university, with many graduates continuing to study in the UK, the US, or Spain.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Arts are central to life at Dallington, with music, drama and visual arts fully integrated into the curriculum. The program includes regular workshops from external professionals in Circus Skills, Dance Days, African drummers, jazz guitarists and world musicians, and features the Dallington Choir and whole-school singing assemblies. Children learn to play instruments through a Kodaly-inspired approach and have access to private lessons, including Guildhall School of Music & Drama tutors. They also visit museums and galleries as part of their art exploration and perform regularly.	Arts & creative Music, drama, and sport are integral to school life. Drama Club and Music Extra Curricular Activities are offered as part of the extracurricular program, and Ballet and other arts activities are available. These elements contribute to a broad arts experience beyond the classroom.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language French is taught through total immersion and focuses first on listening and speaking before introducing reading and writing; in years 4–6 students begin reading and writing in French and may have pen friends in France and other French-speaking countries. The learning process is led without translation, enabling direct connections between experiences and words. The school supports English as an Additional Language with tailored language development resources, often in partnership with external specialists. The multilingual community is celebrated through language awareness projects and cultural events.	Cultural & language The Foundation Stage is delivered in an English-language environment. The Curriculum follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, with seven interlinked areas of learning across three prime areas and four specific areas. While other languages spoken by children are valued, language development is assessed in English under the British Curriculum.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Student Council includes a representative from each year group, with candidates presenting manifestos and peers voting for the best voices. It provides a forum for pupils to voice their views and takes on leadership and development opportunities, fostering democracy and global citizenship. The Council has initiated projects such as a lunchtime board games club and a Science Fair, and is involved in fundraising for Children in Need. Extracurricular Clubs range from Inventors and Street Dance to London Lens Project, Debutots, Art Club and Code Cadets, with after‑school care and instrumental lessons available.	Social & hobbies Students engage in a broad range of extracurricular activities, including chess, Steam Club, drama, ballet, music, and sport (e.g., Ski & Surf). The House System fosters teamwork and competition, with House Points, the House Cup, and an Interhouse Sports Cup awarded at the end of each term. Runnymede teams also participate in inter-school competitions across Madrid.
Community & service	Community & service The Student Council coordinates charity work and broader community involvement, including fundraising for Children in Need. There is a strong collaboration with families as part of the Dallington Journey, with open communication and termly progress meetings. The SCRAP project provides recycled materials for child‑led play during lunch and breaks, supporting community creativity and sustainable practices.	Community & service Since 2014, Runnymede College has offered the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Programme, providing opportunities to develop skills, stay physically active, give service to the community, and gain adventure experiences. The Award helps learners develop leadership, teamwork, organisation, resilience, and problem-solving, with international recognition of achievements.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and development are embedded in school life through the Student Council, which offers pupils real leadership opportunities and a platform to influence school life, democracy and accountability. The Council also supports pupils in planning and delivering projects, helping them develop civic and cooperative skills.	Leadership & professional Leadership development is embedded through the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Programme (Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels) and the House System, which fosters student leadership, initiative, and teamwork across the College. The DofE programme emphasises leadership and communication skills, while the House System uses points and cups to incentivize achievement and leadership in conduct and academics.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Forest School is a central part of learning, supporting wellbeing and holistic development by building confidence, independence, collaboration and emotional regulation. Outdoor learning extends beyond the classroom, including a three‑day residential camp for Years 3–6. Pastoral Care emphasizes respectful relationships, small groups and collaboration with families to promote confidence and belonging, while lunch promotes healthy eating and regular access to water and well‑structured outdoor play.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Education at Runnymede extends beyond the classroom; music, drama, and sport play integral roles in school life, broadening horizons and fostering resilience, teamwork, and leadership. The Headmaster emphasizes a liberal, humanistic ethos with strong family partnerships, trust, support, and respect within a well-resourced learning environment.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught include English, Spanish and French. English is a subject in Primary; Spanish (Lengua Española) and French are listed as subjects, with French noted as offered but not part of the statutory British curriculum. In Secondary, Lengua Española and French are taught, and in the IGCSE programme seven to nine exams typically include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science, Spanish and French.	Language provision Senior School follows the English National Curriculum. Local requirements mean Spanish Language & Literature and Spanish Social Sciences are taught to Spanish nationals. In Year 4 pupils are introduced to French in one weekly lesson; in Year 9 French is studied in sets. Spanish nationals study Lengua Española, while non-Spanish nationals study Spanish in ability/experience groups.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations null
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the online Admission Application to arrange a visit or request information. The form asks for the Student Name, Parents' Names, Your e-mail, Year of birth, Phone, How did you hear about us? Message. After submission, the Admissions team will get in touch with you as soon as possible. This contact will help arrange a visit or provide further information. 2. The admissions process for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin in October 2025. The Infant campus is at Ronda de Sobradiel, 20, 28043 Madrid, and the Primary/Secondary campus is at Calle Castillo de Aysa, 8, 28043 Madrid (Parque Conde de Orgaz).	Admissions The school is a selective entry school. The admissions process is designed to ensure pupils joining the school can cope with the British curriculum and enjoy their learning experience, with the Headmaster personally overseeing every application alongside the admissions team. The steps are: APPLY (enquire and arrange a visit), VISIT US (meet the Headmaster or Assistant Headmistress and tour the campus), ENTRANCE TEST (where places are available, entry into Year 1 and above requires admissions tests), and ENROL (enrolment paperwork after tests and interview if a place is available). Entry requirements by year group include accepting children from age two in Pre-Nursery/Nursery/Reception; Years 1–3 with a short entry assessment in Mathematics and English plus a recent school report; Years 4–8 with Mathematics and English assessments (Year 5 also includes CAT4); Years 9–11 with CAT4 along with Maths and English tests and a recent school report; Year 12 is highly selective with at least eight GCSEs at grade A or higher, entrance assessments in Mathematics and English, CAT4, and an interview, plus submission of a recent school report and mock GCSE results; Year 13 is not available as both A Level years must be completed at Runnymede.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Fundación Runnymede College scholarships give talented local students from Alcobendas public secondary schools the chance to study at top UK and US universities. Fundación Runnymede College was established to fund British higher education for pupils with outstanding academic records, providing information, assisting with applications, and paying fees and accommodation for the successful candidate in partnership with the Ayuntamiento de Alcobendas. The First Series invited Primero de Bachillerato pupils to apply; a Second Series was launched on February 27, 2025 to extend access to top UK and US universities, with a registration deadline of Monday, March 31. Applicants must have English at C1 level and an average grade of 9.5, and all applicants will be interviewed and sit tests in English and Maths. The Foundation's scholarships are described as providing opportunities for Alcobendas students to pursue study at prestigious universities in the UK and the US.
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