[PAR] [TLE] Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference [SEP] The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) is an association of the headmasters or headmistresses of 283 independent schools (both boarding schools and day schools) in the United Kingdom, Crown dependencies and the Republic of Ireland.  For 2016/2017 the average day fees at a UK HMC school are £4,639 per term or £13,917 per annum.  For 2016/2017 the average full boarding fees at a UK HMC school are £10,709 per term or £32,127 per annum. [PAR] [TLE] Wisbech Grammar School [SEP] Wisbech Grammar School is a co-educational independent school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, for students aged 11 to 18.  Founded by the Wisbech Guild of the Holy Trinity in 1379, it is one of the oldest schools in the country.  The present headmaster is Chris Staley, a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.  Entry to the senior school at age 11 is based on a competitive examination.  Pupils are also admitted at later stages, including sixth form.
[PAR] [TLE] Headmasters ' and Headmistresses ' Conference [ SEP ] The Headmasters ' and Headmistresses ' Conference ( HMC ) is an association of the headmasters or headmistresses of 283 independent schools ( both boarding schools and day schools ) in the United Kingdom , Crown dependencies and the Republic of Ireland . For 2016/2017 the average day fees at a UK HMC school are £ 4,639 per term or £ 13,917 per annum . For 2016/2017 the average full boarding fees at a UK HMC school are £ 10,709 per term or £ 32,127 per annum . [PAR] [TLE] Wisbech Grammar School [ SEP ] Wisbech Grammar School is a co - educational independent school in Wisbech , Cambridgeshire , England , for students aged 11 to 18 . Founded by the Wisbech Guild of the Holy Trinity in 1379 , it is one of the oldest schools in the country . The present headmaster is Chris Staley , a member of the Headmasters ' and Headmistresses ' Conference . Entry to the senior school at age 11 is based on a competitive examination . Pupils are also admitted at later stages , including sixth form .
Chris Staley is a member of an association of how many independent schools in the United Kingdom?
Chris Staley is a member of an association of how many independent schools in the United Kingdom ?
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