Welcome. Thank you for your interest in Bohunt School Wokingham. Choosing the right school for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions you will make. Bohunt Education Trust (BET) is a dynamic learning community whose ethos is encapsulated by three simple words: enjoy, respect and achieve. We are really excited about running this new school and bringing our innovative approach, experience and academic excellence to Wokingham. Bohunt School Wokingham will be a mixed 11-16 school of up to 1200 students when full. This exciting new educational establishment, which opened September 2016 to year 7, is run by Bohunt Education Trust, one of the leading academy trusts nationally, and is built on the success of Bohunt School in Liphook, which was awarded School of the Year. The curriculum has a strong international flavour and is based around an academic core of English, Maths, Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths). With stunning new buildings, Bohunt Wokingham is an exceptional school. We hope you will feel inspired to join us and be part of our thrilling adventure.
Ben Godber (Head of School)
“Bohunt School Wokingham is ‘life-changing’ for its students.” Ofsted 2019
Enjoy. “Pupils love coming to school.” Ofsted 2019
At Bohunt Wokingham learning takes place in a stimulating, vibrant environment and within a framework of high expectation. Our challenge-based learning uses
Curriculum is an exciting programme of lessons that teaches students how best to use new technologies, creates a growth mindset and habits of the mind through
the latest technologies, builds motivation and encourages our students to become independent learners equipped with the skills and resilience to succeed in the future.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) projects and by its experiential nature develops a wide range of skills and qualities including resilience, team working and
Students will be encouraged to take an active role in their learning and in the culture of the school: they will participate in staff appointments, lead charity events and fundraising, attend Governors’ Meetings and consult with
self-confidence. Our innovative approach enables our students to broaden their horizons, develop their interests and engenders a passion for learning and develop capacity to become ‘game-changers’.
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“The school opens students’ minds and gives us amazing opportunities.” - Current Year 7 Student
“Pupils flourish in this school.” Ofsted 2019
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Respect. “The behaviour of students is outstanding.” Ofsted 2019
We promote a strong sense of self-worth combined with a respect for others. Consistently high expectations are embedded within an environment that is founded on mutually respectful relationships between students, staff and parents. After joining Bohunt Wokingham, students will be placed into Houses, each of which has two tutor groups in each year. The Houses are effectively small schools within the School, which enable students to support each other and assume leadership under the guidance of tutors, Achievement Coordinators and Senior Leaders. The House system ensures that our young people are nurtured during the transition from their Primary Schools and throughout their journey with us.
“Six creative hours of my life.” - Current Year 7 Student - define a typical day in one sentance
Our learners’ sense of ownership and belonging is fostered by encouraging them to perform in school assemblies, help maintain the school environment, support local charities and represent the school in local, national and international contexts. We have very high expectations for students’ attitudes and behaviour and expect all members of the community to support the school’s commitment to maintaining these standards.
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Achieve. “Bohunt School manages the incredibly difficult trick of excelling across the board, not just academically but in terms of students’ personal development, too.” TES Award Judges on why Bohunt won ‘Overall School of the Year.”
Highly qualified and skilled staff will offer exceptional experiences outside of the curriculum and beyond the school gates. Students will be challenged to work things out for themselves, take risks and experience new ideas, emotions and activities. The opportunity to reflect on how they impacted on others and how they can improve in the future develops teamwork, leadership skills and resilience. Students make outstanding progress when compared to their peers elsewhere in the Trust. Parental satisfaction with the school is exceptionally high.
“An exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities and trips... that are designed to develop character and confidence.” - Ofsted 2019
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Leadership. We give our learners the opportunity to develop the mindset, skills and confidence to become leaders.
Opportunities for students attending Bohunt School Wokingham
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• An extensive outdoor programme including a camp for Y7, a bushcraft residential for year 8 and Duke of Edinburgh for Ys 9-11.
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• International expeditions including to Madagascar, in order to complete scientific research on sustainability, conservation and cultural growth.
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• Fieldtrips to Iceland, Ypres and Northern France. • Many performance related events, such as the annual school show, Bohunt’s Got Talent and a BET festival of Arts. •
Student leadership roles across a vast range of areas, including subject prefects, house captains, arts council, peer mentors, events committee, sports leaders and Head Boy and Girl.
• STEM leaders and competitions with 3M and LEGO. • A range of exciting other school initiatives and trips.
“School leaders, governors and members of the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) have a clear and uncompromising vision for the School.” Ofsted 2019
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Proud to be part of Bohunt Education Trust