“Dear Mr. Walker and Mr. Whittock,
It has been some time since we have been in touch as unfortunately, our paths have not crossed since Joscelyn left your school 1999.  On leaving Shapwick, he joined us in Hong Kong, where he attended South Island School and successfully completed his sixth form schooling with two A Levels, achieving a level ‘A’ in Art and a ‘C’ in Design Technology. He then attended Falmouth School of Art where he completed the Foundation Course in Fine Arts. After a year at the University of East London, Jos won a place on the B.A. (Hons) course ‘Three Dimensional Design with Sustainability’ at Combined Universities in Cornwall.

Jos has just finished his studies and has been awarded a First; not bad for a genuine dyslexic. As you can imagine, we are delighted with his efforts and felt that we should share his achievements with you, as there is no doubt that it was your help and guidance, early on in his schooling, that set him on the road to his current academic success.
With best wishes,
Philip and Vanessa Bingham”

Mr and Mrs Bingham, August 1999

"After leaving school Sam took and passed 2 A’ Levels at the Cotswold School, took a year out doing antique restoration plus a stint at Ryecote Wood College, however he wanted the army and he ended up in the Life Guards.

He’s been up to endless things, but what a magnificent start Edington & Shapwick gave him.”
Mr and Mrs Randall, June, 1999

“Benji recently described school as being 'the best time of my life'. Chris who left in 2006 said 'I wish I could go back'. We had two very unhappy boys and both within weeks of starting at the school became happy and confident and a lot less angry.”

S. Jones, 18^th October, 2007

"I am very impressed with what Edington and Shapwick has done for my two boys. The older brother was unable to participate in most things needed for school life. He could not read and did not understand the +, -, * signs so maths was an impossibility. He left with 7 GCSE’s, went on to college where he boarded and coped completely. Got his qualifications and went on to a full time job, living away from home, cooking for himself and organising his own finances (including telling me I should be putting my savings into an ISA).

I feel this was all down to Edington and Shapwick helping him to be positive and to get on with it. I never thought he would be able to leave home and now look what he has achieved! Thank you Edington and Shapwick.”
B. Grant, 23^rd October, 2007

“My son was on the verge of becoming disruptive and had very low self esteem. It broke my heart at prize giving, as even though he worked harder than most students he knew he would never get a prize. Finding out he was bottom of the class in most subjects was the final straw and he became desperately unhappy. Edington and Shapwick has changed all of that and given my son his life back and a future to look forward to. As a parent it has been hard to send him to a boarding school but seeing the change it has been worth it. My son is now a confident, mature, caring  boy who looks forward to going to school and knows he can be successful.”
P. Bowen, 19^th October, 2007

“We found it a very friendly and homely school. I was amazed how our son's confidence improved over his school work.”
S. Stuart, 18^th October, 2007

“Shapwick School has helped our daughter to regain her confidence and find an enjoyment in learning in a caring and supportive environment where successes however small are praised and worries sensitively resolved. Shapwick specialist teaching staff have enabled our daughter to achieve and work towards her true potential. Thank you Shapwick.”
L. Delefortrie, 24^th October, 2007