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Bury Grammar School (Girls) Junior Department, Bury

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Bury Grammar School (Girls) Junior Department details

Address:
Bury Grammar School (Girls) Junior Department
Bridge Road, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0HH
Telephone:
0161 797 2808
Fax:
0161 763 4658
Email:
info@bgsg.bury.sch.uk
Website:
www.bgsg.bury.sch.uk/ junior/index.html
Authority:
Bury
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Girls
Age range:
7-11
Number of students:
151
Affiliation:
GSA
Last inspection:
March 2003. Read the full inspection report.

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ISC accredited

General information

Headteacher: B Bottoms, appointed in September 2004.

Staff: 10 (women 10).

Background: The junior school building was opened in 1997 by author Hazel Townson. On a campus with boys' and girls' seniors, boys' juniors and mixed kindergarten, close to town centre. It was purposely built to house eight classrooms, a library, ICT suite, music room and medical room. Each class is fully equipped with a television and video, a 'wet area' to enable easy access to a sink and each year group has its own cooker with oven. The junior school is able to make use of a number of senior school facilities. Girls have weekly PE lessons in the sports hall and gymnasium and use the playing fields in summer. They also receive a weekly lesson in the swimming pool. Lunch is eaten in the dining hall which, like the swimming pool, is on the boys' school site.Curriculum covers all national curriculum subjects; French is also taught in year five and six; music and sport are strong. Four musical concerts every year; many children play instruments and learn recorder. Competitive sports, including chess, dance, gymnastics, art, technology, choir, orchestra, recorder groups, netball, mixed games, and cross-country. Strong tradition of fundraising, for local and national charities; thousands of pounds raised annually. Building success on a foundation of self-discipline, high levels of motivation, and friendly competition.

Approach to discipline: Based upon mutual respect; infringements of the school code are very rare; girls' opinions are heard through school council; assembly reinforces ethos. Problems are aired in 'circle time' within classes and are resolved before they become serious.

Uniform: Mid-blue and navy. Uniform is strictly adhered to. The uniform is designed to be smart and serviceable.

Special needs: Extra support and provision provided for children diagnosed with mild dyslexia and for those who have slight difficulties with hearing, sight and motor skills.

Inspection: March 2003: 'Bury Grammar School (Girls) is a good school. It has strengths in several key areas and no significant weaknesses. The school fulfils its aims of achieving high academic standards within the context of a supportive and caring community. Pupils? broader education and good personal development are well supported by the very good extra-curricular activities; the standard of musical performance in particular is excellent. The school is valued by both parents and pupils.'

Secondary schools: Bury Grammar School (Girls) (32 pupils).

Girls' age range: 7 to 11.

Before-school care: From 08.15.

After-school care: Until 17.45.

Percentage admitted according to academic ability: 100%.

Selection procedures: The school has own entrance examination; other factors taken into account include performance at interview.

Day pupils: 151.

Average class size (Year 5): 20.

Subjects taught at seven: 12.

Subjects taught at 11: 14.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 10.

Specialist teachers used: Some specialists in year six; music in years three to six; languages in year five and six; sport in years three to six.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French, dance and drama.

Sports offered: Netball, gymnastics, tennis, athletics, hockey, cross-country and swimming.

On-site sports facilities: Field, sports hall, gym and swimming pool.

Off-site sports facilities: Town facilities.

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

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: 5%.

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