Bredon School Prospectus 2023-2024

Welcome

Prospectus

All submitted reports are reviewed by our Admissions panel. Prospective pupils with Special Educational Needs will also be reviewed by our Head of Learning Support who will confirm that any specific learning requirements your child has can be supported at Bredon.

Welcome to Bredon School

Bredon School is a mainstream independent day and boarding school offering Dyslexic teaching for children aged 8 to 18 years old English and Maths lessons are taught daily in average class sizes of 12. Our outstanding academic, vocational and professional pathways enable all of our pupils to embark on learning journeys that suit their individual strengths.

We embed outdoor learning throughout the timetable because we passionately believe in educating the whole child. The space away from the classroom has a myriad of benefits that raise standards across the curriculum. As an ‘active school’ we ensure we give endless opportunities for pupils to find what interests them and allow them the time to excel.

Bredon is home to a working Farm, Forest and Bushcraft School as well as sporting, outdoor education and adventure activities along with a thriving Combined Cadet Force (CCF) for pupils to take part in.

Pupils join us from the local area, the UK and the wider world, and come together to form a vibrant community of learners who support one another on their journey toward becoming happy, healthy, confident and capable young people who are equipped with skills for life beyond Bredon.

Pathways

We offer three pathways to enable e pupil to choose qualifications to sui own strengths. The Academic, Voca and Professional Pathways include twenty five qualifications.

Academic Pathway

Within the Academic Pathway a vari of traditional GCSEs and A Levels a available to pupils, including: Engli Mathematics, Biology, Physics and many more, leading to University.

Vocational Pathway

Our Vocational Pathway includes: BTECs, NCFEs and City & Guilds qualifications in subjects such as Animal Care, Photography, Engineering and Hospitality & Catering, leading to University and Apprenticeships.

Professional Pathway

The Professional Pathway includes qualifications such as CISCO, Business Studies, and Uniformed Protective Services, leading to jobs in IT, the Armed Forces and Police.

Academic Provision

The learning experience Bredon School offers helps every pupil to develop their character, strengths and talents. We provide an exciting, supportive and friendly learning environment in which children can gain confidence in their ability and thrive in their studies from Key Stage 2 right through to the end of Sixth Form.

As our pupils move through the school, they have the opportunity to mix traditional GCSE and A Level subjects with BTECs, allowing every pupil the opportunity to flourish and progress to university, further education, an apprenticeship or directly into the world of w

Year 7 to Year 9

During Years 7,8 and 9 pupils have the oppor of subjects to discover what appeals to them; and a pupil’s timetable will include all the co and Maths lessons. Science, Geography and H Education, Sport, Woodwork and Engineerin

Year 10 to Year 11

Pupils at Key Stage 4 have the opportunity to choose qualifications which suit their individual strengths and abilities

The extensive list of options available include traditional GCSEs, City & Guilds qualifications and BTECs which give pupils endless opportunities to progress into higher education, University, apprenticeships or directly into the workplace

The majority of pupils have gone onto Bredon Sixth Form and continued their studies at University. Pupils have also completed apprenticeships with BT, started careers within the Armed Forces, and studied at Agricultural college.

Our endless opportunities offer pupils the combination of a truly individualised approach and inspiring learning environment.

Sixth Form

Sixth Form at Bredon School offers pupils an exciting and stimulating environment for their next stage of education. Our wide ranging curriculum, inspiring environment and specialist learning support help pupils to grow in independence and confidence.

Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their own learning journey within Sixth Form to prepare for University life and beyond With over 25 courses on offer in small class sizes pupils gain greater value in learning focussed on their strengths and continued development. Qualifications offered include A levels, unique vocational qualifications and leading professional qualifications. Our cocurricular offering at Bredon truly compliments the Sixth Form experience by offering activities that include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, CCF, as well as the award-winning Sixth Form work experience programme. These activities allow pupils to flourish and grow outside of the conventional classroom learning skills for life.

Pastoral Care

Bredon School offers a hugely supportive, caring environment through small class sizes, remarkable academic and pastoral staff and a stunning, countryside setting.

Our award winning team celebrated success in the 2022 Boarding School Association (BSA) Awards by winning the category for Innovative Pastoral approach to Wellbeing and Mental Health.

Pupils are known by name not only by the teaching and support staff but also by one another ensuring a mutually supportive environment that allows our pupils to grow, develop and thrive at Bredon School.

Dedicated to the delivery of outstanding pastoral care be that in the classroom or boarding houses, pupils each have a dedicated tutor with whom they meet on a regular basis either in tutor groups or on an individual basis. Tutors are responsible for the wellbeing and development of each pupil throughout the school.

Our Health and Wellbeing Centre has a large and welcoming reception space, where we encourage pupils to visit should they need any support throughout the school day. The centre is run by our qualified team of highly experienced nurses and Mental Health practitioners. Our team are able to supply and monitor any medication our boarders may require, and are on hand every day for any additional support or care needed.

Boarding

Aiming to provide a happy family atmosphere, Bredon School welcomes boarders from the age of 9 years old.

Over 40% of Bredon pupils board with us and enjoy a busy and vibrant setting that offers plenty of activities throughout the week and weekends.

Boarding at Bredon is rather unique, staff are a purely pastoral team not actively involved in the day-to-day teaching of lessons, separating a busy day in the classroom from ‘home’. That said, the boarding team have strong links with all academic staff to ensure seamless support. Boarding staff are highly experienced and able to support pupils with coursework and prep, and monitor academic progress

Our boarding provision enables pupils to live at school throughout the week and over weekends, although we do also offer flexi-boarding. All pupils go home for a long weekend, known as Exeat twice a term, for a half-term holiday and of course over Christmas, Easter and Summer. For all Exeats and holidays, Bredon School offers a comprehensive transport service which includes to and from major airports and train stations.

Sporting Provision

From climbing, clay pigeon shooting, canoeing and archery to cross country, hockey, netball, rugby and cricket, we are proud of the variety of sports for both teams and individuals We nurture the sporting talents of our pupils and have helped them reach county, regional and national level in various sports.

Seasonal sports on offer at Bredon School are:

Winter Term– Rugby and Hockey

Spring Term– Football and Netball

Summer Term– Cricket, Rounders and Athletics

Other popular sports include: basketball, badminton, tennis, golf, and cycling. We also have an equestrian team. The sports programme at Bredon is delivered by experienced, dedicated coaches If a pupil wishes to take up a sport that is not currently on offer we will always do our best to accommodate their interest. Sports scholarships are awarded for outstanding performance and ability.

Extra Curricular Activities

We make the most of our wonderful 84-acre rural estate and facilities to give our pupils the chance to learn and thrive in an outdoor environment, whether it’s on our school farm, climbing wall, drama classes, clay pigeon shooting range or across our beautiful site. We also take pupils off-site to a variety of settings so they can learn from new experiences including camping, caving and mountaineering, to trekking, night walks and zip wires

Bredon School offers pupils from Year 9 upwards the opportunity to pursue Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. In upwards, is given the opportunity to be part

Guardians

Any pupil whose parents live overseas must have an adult guardian in the UK who will agree to be responsible for the child on behalf of the parents. A guardian may be a relative, friend of the family or a guardian agency. It is essential that a guardian is nominated before the student joins Bredon and that we are advised of the guardian’s name, address, and contact details at least a week before the start of term. Pupils go to their guardian for half-term and exeat weekends unless alternative arrangements have been made in advance.

It is hoped that each guardian will keep in regular contact with his or her student, but in particular guardians are required to:

Be available to accommodate the student in an emergency – such as an accident or illness

Accommodate the student for half-term and exeat weekend holidays, unless alternative arrangements have been made in advance

Come to the various school functions throughout the year and to meet staff in order to discuss the student’s progress

Liaise routinely with school staff regarding pastoral matters and maintain regular contact with parents.

Accreditation

Bredon School is an accredited member of the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA). Bredon School is also a member of the British Dyslexia Association.

Pupil Testimonials

Molly and Rosalie - Sisters

What are your favourite subjects?

Our favourite subjects are Art, Cooking and History. Art is exciting as we have the chance to create our own artwork. In Cooking we make interesting things like doughnuts. History is interesting and the teacher is really nice.

What makes Bredon so special?

Everybody is really nice at Bredon and the teaching is much better. We like the outdoor opportunities and the farm. Our favourite animals are the ponies, cows and sheep.

Can you describe Bredon?

Happy, amazing and fun

" Teaching is fun and feels less like learning"

Pupil Testimonials

International Boarder

What is your favourite subject?

My favourite subjects at Bredon are Maths and Games. I love to be active and I’m very competitive. I also enjoy Maths because I’m naturally good at it.

What makes Bredon so special?

Bredon is bigger than my other school which allows me more space to do sport but also to gain more friends. I enjoy boarding due to the weekend activities and full access to the school sports facilities.

My advice for an international boarder

Make your room feel like home and join in all the fun activities. Keep in touch with family at home but also keep busy.

" The work is lot better at Bredon. I receive more help for my education."

School Fees

For a full and detailed list of our school fees please see the attached sheet or visit: www.bredonschool.org/fees

Fee is inclusive of:

Boarding provision to include all meals, laundry and all weekend & evening activities

Personal accident and effects insurance

Basic stationery

All travel to airports, all travel to trains and then train

Tickets home etc (not air flights) at exeat and holidays

All pupil attending trips - i.e. day trips

All overnight trips - including leadership course for Sixth form and Outdoor Education trips

Examination fees and any readers and scribes (excluding EAL exams)

All tuition and materials except CISCO, clay pigeon shooting, canoeing, climbing and lifeguard training which carry a supplement

Use of Chromebook

Additional Fees which may apply:

EAL Provision

Instrumental lessons (payable directly to the visiting music teachers)

Specialised Language teachers

School uniform should be purchased separately from our uniform suppliers.

Admissions Process

SubmitReportsandAssessments

AllsubmittedreportsarereviewedbyourAdmissionspanel.ProspectivepupilswithSpecial EducationalNeedswillalsobereviewedbyourHeadofLearningSupportwhowillconfirm thatanyspecificlearningrequirementsyourchildhascanbesupportedatBredon

VisitandInformalInterview

ProspectivePupilsandParents/Guardianswillbeinvitedforaninformalinterviewwiththe HeadmasteralongwithatouroftheSchool.

Registration

Followingasuccessfulreviewprospectivepupilsneedtoformallyregister,completingan ApplicationFormandpayinga£150RegistrationFee.

Taster

Prospectivepupilswillbeinvitedtoundertakeatasterwithuswhichconsistsoffive consecutivedaysandnightsattheSchool. ArrivingonaSundayeveninganddepartingon aFridayafternoon.

Offerofaplace

FollowingasuccessfulTasterprospectivepupilswillbeofferedaplace

Acceptanceofplace

Toacceptaplace,anAcceptanceFormtogetherwithanacceptancedepositof£750is payablebyUKresidents.Forallnon-UKresidents,thedepositis£7,250.

If you have any questions or wish to apply for a place please contact the Admissions Department on +44 (0) 1684 293156 or admissions@bredonschool.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

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