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We hope you enjoy looking through our website and learning a little bit more about our school.
What are we doing differently ?
Our intake each year is 120 students. We teach Year 7 and Year 8 (Lower School) in the same group based on ability not age. Our average class size in the Lower School is 20 students. The school prides itself in ensuring that all students follow personalised pathways throughout the school relevant to their ablilty. There is a special focus on literacy and numeracy to ensure all students have the skills to suceed in Key Stage 4.
How did Ofsted (July 2011) describe BDB ?
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This is a happy school, with above average attendance.
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Many students demonstrate an obvious and well-founded pride in their school.
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Students are attentive and they obviously value learning.
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Trust and respect is the norm and good behaviour supports learning strongly.
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There are excellent care and support systems in place for students.
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Students feel very safe and very well supported .
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The quality and extent of student’s contributions to the school and wider community are outstanding.
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Parents/carers identified as particular strengths students’ enjoyment of school, their safety, very good home/school communication and the quality of teaching.
If you wish to visit the school please phone Carol Ball (01932 359118) to make an appointment.
Stuart Shephard, Headteacher |
Important Notices
Year 7 Parents' Evening will take place on Wednesday 1st February from 4.00pm in the Main Hall.
Year 8 Parents' Evening will take place on Thursday 2nd February from 4.00pm in the Main Hall.
Half-term is Monday 13th to Friday
17th February.
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