Avonbourne School

 

 

 

 

"Teaching is a particular strength of the school, lessons take place in an atmosphere of learning. Teachers have very high expectations. The quality of teaching is very good...", OFSTED

Learning at Avonbourne reflects the most recent educational research about how students learn most effectively, allowing all students of whatever ability every opportunity to reach their potential. We recognise that students learn in different ways and a range of teaching styles are utilised. Recent foci have been on developing thinking skills, entrepreneurial learning and embedding Assessment for Learning across the curriculum. Your daughter will have a tutor to monitor their progress and in Year 9, 10 and 11, students are assigned a mentor to support them through the option and GCSE process.  
  
  

We strive to meet the needs of all our students, with the most able having the opportunity to study additional examinations and those who find learning more difficult having the support of an experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants. We aim to develop lively, enquiring minds and provide a learning community of which we are all proud.
  

 

Our curriculum is led by dedicated, experienced staff who are able to offer a wide range of courses. In Years 7, 8 and 9 student follow a broad range of courses in line with the National Curriculum, and then in Years 10 and 11 they are given the opportunity to specialise in the subjects they most enjoy and those which will be relevant for their futue career. For the more able students some AS level courses are offered. We aim to meet the needs of employers by providing vocationally based courses including Business, Health and Social Care, Retail and Travel and Tourism. In partnership with other providers we offer a range of college based courses and opportunities for extended work placements.
  

This element of choice means students are interested and remain motivated throughout the chosen course.

We believe that academic success is best supported by close co-operation between home and school. We aim to keep parents fully informed of their daughter's progress through termly reports, consultation evenings and extra personal contact when necessary. We are proud of our academic successes at Avonbourne and are committed to raising standards still further.