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Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School, Bolton

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Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School details

Address:

Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School
Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 4PB

Telephone:

01204 840201

Fax:

01204 495498

Email:

juniorgirls@boltonschool.org

Website:

www.boltonschool.org/ JuniorGirls/

Authority:

Bolton

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Girls

Age range:

7-11

Number of students:

200

Affiliation:

IAPS, GSA

Last inspection:

February 2004. Read the full inspection report.

General information

Headteacher: Julie Yardley, appointed in September 2001.

Staff: 8 (women 8).

Background: Foundation in 1877 inspired by group of public-spirited Bolton citizens; in 1913, Sir William Hesketh, the first Viscount Leverhulme, gave joint endowment to the Bolton High School for Girls and Bolton Grammar School for Boys on condition the two should be equal partners known as Bolton School, with a boys' and a girls' division. Junior school is in heart of main school building; self-contained, secure and attractive environment; mixed infant department known as Beech House; junior school shares number of facilities with senior school, including theatre (used for assemblies and drama productions), arts centre, and dining room; also 25-metre swimming pool, large sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields and tennis courts at Leverhulme Pavilion. Broad and balance curriculum; traditional and modern teaching methods, encouraging creativity and independent thinking, enquiry, and problem-solving. Strong sporting tradition, with success in local, regional and national competitions. Wide range of musical activities. Wide range of lunchtime clubs; charity fundraising also given high profile. Before-school, from 7.30am; after-school care, until 6pm. Ethos: 'Underlying everything that we do is a set of simple but far-reaching values: an understanding and respect for others, a sense of responsibility, the importance of self-belief, and a realisation that we all depend on each other. We are proud to be part of a school that combines a strong sense of tradition with real innovation. Our philosophy in the junior school is a simple one: do your best in all things, whether in work or play. Seize the day!' .

Approach to discipline: 'Firm but fair. We focus on the positive, rewarding good beahviour, effort and quality work. Through our house system, individual and team successes are celebrated at a weekly achievement assembly.' Persistent rule-breakers given minus marks; parents informed when necessary.

Uniform: Black coat, black skirt, white blouse, school tie, maroon v-neck jumper, optional hat and blazer, summer dress. Small changes in uniform planned from Easter 2007.

Special needs: Teaching staff supported by special educational needs coordinator (SENCO); also two classroom assistants; two nurses.

Inspection: February 2004: 'Bolton School Girls? Division is a highly-successful selective school with management and leadership of exceptional quality. The good teaching and very good learning, the commitment of the staff, the excellent, supportive and purposeful ethos and the strong philosophy of mutual respect, all lead to good academic attainment and progress in relation to pupils? abilities. Overall, pupils achieve high standards. The very good relationships, the caring environment and the secure and happy atmosphere result in very good personal development. Opportunities and facilities for independent learning, study and research are welcomed by the pupils who become articulate and quietly confident young people. The pupils? education is enhanced by the high quality of their surroundings although some classrooms and specialist areas are small for the size of the teaching groups.'

Secondary schools: Bolton School Girls' Division (52 pupils).

Girls' age range: 7 to 11.

Before-school care: From 0730.

After-school care: Until 1800.

Percentage admitted according to academic ability: 100%.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Enthusiastic girls interested in the world around them; participation/enjoyment of a range of extra-curricular activities.

Selection procedures: All children are required to sit entrance examinations and attend interviews; the school asks for a confidential report from previous schools.

Day pupils: 200.

Average class size (Year 5): 26.

Subjects taught at seven: 13.

Subjects taught at 11: 13.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 8.

Specialist teachers used: French, PE and music from age of seven; other specialist teaching within some year-groups.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French.

Sports offered: Netball, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, rounders, athletics, gymnastics, dance, swimming.

On-site sports facilities: Sports hall, pavilion with netball/tennis courts, playing fields, gymnasium, swimming pool.

Off-site sports facilities: The school holds the lease on Patterdale Hall in the Lake District. All pupils from age of eight visit the centre annually for outdoor pursuits.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 50%.

Daily act of collective worship?: N.

Pupils sit SATs?: Y.

SATs results provided by QCA-approved body?: Y.

Common entrance?: N.

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