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Badminton Junior School, Bristol

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Badminton Junior School details

Address:
Badminton Junior School
Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3BA
Telephone:
0117 905 5200
Fax:
0117 962 8963
Email:
arennie@ badminton.bristol.sch.uk
Website:
www.badminton.bristol.sch.uk
Authority:
Bristol
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Girls
Age range:
4-11
Number of students:
108
Affiliation:
IAPS
Last inspection:
April 2003. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Headteacher: Ann Lloyd, appointed in January 1989.

Staff: 8 (men 1, women 7).

Background: Badminton Junior School was founded in 1858 on a spacious 22-acre site, which is shared with the senior school, on the edge of the Downs in northwest Bristol. Pupils have access to the senior school hall, gymnasium, swimming pool, all weather astro pitch, music school, recreational areas and the new science laboratory. Music is important inside and outside the school curriculum. The school is proud of its high level of achievement in swimming and ESB exams. It focuses on 'fun, friendship, freedom and fairness - and teaching that builds firm foundations'. The school day is divided between classroom work, music and the creative arts. French, ICT and music are taught in addition to national curriculum subjects and at least 85 per cent of pupils learn a musical instrument. The prep aims to encourage self-discipline and physical activity; girls take exercise every day. Sports include swimming, netball, rounders, tennis and athletics. There is an extensive extra-curricular programme with superb facilities for music and drama. The school offers flexible day-care and flexible boarding, and pupils may arrive at school from 8.00 and stay until 18.00. Badminton is selective and assessment is based on a day in school. Nurture, inspire, empower.

Approach to discipline: 'A limited number of rules based on common sense and consideration for others.'.

Uniform: Blue/white striped dress, navy blazer in summer. Blue/black checked skirt/tunic, pale-blue blouse, blue cardigan, navy duffel coat, navy tights in winter.

Special needs: No in-school provision; Bristol Dyslexia Centre used if required.

Inspection: April 2003: 'Badminton Junior School is a very successful school in which pupils reach high standards for their ages and abilities. It has a strong family atmosphere in which pupils are cared for exceptionally well. Staff and pupils have a strong sense of community and common purpose. The school provides a particularly broad education that encompasses much more than the purely academic. Pupils develop well as individuals and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school benefits greatly from very good leadership and from being part of Badminton School itself.'

Secondary schools: Badminton School (20 pupils).

Girls' age range: 4 to 11.

Before-school care: From 08.00.

After-school care: Until 18.00.

Factors taken into account other than academic ability: Informal interview; head's report from previous school.

Selection procedures: Whole-day visit on a normal school day.

Day pupils: 100.

Full boarders: 10.

Average class size (Year 5): 16.

Subjects taught at seven: 13.

Subjects taught at 11: 13.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 8.

Specialist teachers used: Music from age of four; French from age of five; all key stage two subjects from age seven (history, geography, English, mathematics, science, art, design and technology, ICT, religious education, personal health and social education, PE).

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: Design and technology, ICT, religious education, personal health and social education, PE.

Sports offered: Netball, rounders, dance, gym, athletics, judo, fencing, hockey, swimming, tennis and cricket.

On-site sports facilities: Pool, all-weather pitch, gym, school hall, tennis and netball courts.

Off-site sports facilities: All facilities on site.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 85%.

Daily act of collective worship?: Y.

Pupils sit SATs?: Y.

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

Common entrance?: N.

Percentage admitted to senior schools on reduced fees: 30%.

Major scholarships won: Major and minor academic scholarships foundation Awards, All rounder Award and Music Scholarship.

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