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Bourne Grammar School, Bourne

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Bourne Grammar School details

Address:

Bourne Grammar School
South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9JE

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Exam data

Authority:

Lincolnshire

Type:

Voluntary controlled

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

946

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

February 2004. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: Founded in 1636, originating from bequest of William Trollope; moved to current site in 1921; extensive playing fields and modern buildings, all post-1960, including sports hall built in 1995 and extended technology accommodation in 1997; new £1.1m teaching block for art, music and modern languages opened in 2001; another £1.3 million teaching block in 2004. Excellent provision for A-level French, German and Spanish; separate sciences offered at GCSE. Performing arts and sport very strong; extensive extra-curricular programme. Provision for gifted and able, and for other special needs. The school is a Centre of Excellence, retaining the traditional values of a grammar school, but embracing the impact of new technologies. Strong emphasis on personal development as well as academic success. Breakfast club, from 8am; after-school activities, until 6pm. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Ethos: 'The school aims to develop the intellectual, creative, aesthetic, practical, moral, spiritual, physical and social potential of its students, within an orderly and compassionate environment.' .

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