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The school’s curriculum is aspirational and inclusive in each key stage. In key stage 4, pupils can choose from a range of academic and thoughtfully chosen vocational courses. Historically, the numbers of pupils entering languages at GCSE, and therefore the English Baccalaureate, have been low. However, this is starting to improve.
Feb 18, 2024 · A secondary school in Purbrook has been described as 'aspirational and inclusive' in its recent Ofsted inspection. Purbrook Park School, located in Park Avenue, has received a good Ofsted...
Purbrook Park School is an 11-16 school which is unique in Hampshire. Ours is an academic and creative school in which no child is left behind.
Feb 21, 2024 · A secondary school in Purbrook has been described as 'aspirational and inclusive' in its recent Ofsted inspection. Purbrook Park School, located in Park Avenue, has received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating following its recent inspection, which took place on November 15 and 16.
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- Key Stage 3 - Years 7 & 8 2024/25
- Setting in Years 7 & 8
- Key Stage 4 - Year 9 in 2023/24
- Key Stage 4 - Year 10 in 2024/25
- Religious Studies in Year 9, 10 & 11
- GCSE Option Subjects 2023/24
- Vocational Subjects
Disadvantaged pupils, and those with SEND, are at the centre of our curriculum thinking and planning. In particular, we ensure that our curriculum meets the needs of vulnerable learners (this includes disadvantaged, SEND, and Young Carer pupils) by: 1. prioritising the knowledge and skills that will enhance the cultural capital of these pupils 2. d...
All pupils in Years 7 follow a broad and balanced curriculum, studying: Personal Development Learning is delivered for 30 mins a day for four days a week, by tutors.
In Year 7, pupils are taught in set classes in Mathematics. In Year 8, pupils are in set classes in English & Maths. These sets are determined by KS2 data, internal assessments, and class work. Regular assessments inform changes of class according to the educational needs of individual pupils. In all other subjects, pupils are taught in mixed attai...
At Purbrook Park School we believe in pupils pursuing their interests and gaining success in the context of a broad and balanced education. The rationale behind our three-year Key Stage 4 is to create a less stressful and more personalised route of study for pupils, ensuring that a broad offer of four option subjects can be followed. Pupils complet...
All pupils study: Personal Development Learning is delivered for 20 mins a day for four days a week, by tutors.
All pupils in Year 9 & 10 follow the GCSE in Religious Studies. Religious Studies is a compulsory subject at KS4 on the National Curriculum. We believe that studying GCSE Religious Studies develops pupils’ all-round character, and promotes a mutual respect for, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and for those without faith. I...
The wide range of option choices encompasses both academic and vocational qualifications, and allows for learning pathways both within and beyond Key Stage 4. Pupils must select one subject from History, Geography, French or Spanish, and then they can select 3 others. All subjects are GCSEs unless stated otherwise.
Pupils are permitted to choose a maximum of 2 Vocational Subjects. The subjects that we offer are: 1. Cambridge National Sports Studies These qualifications allow our pupils the greatest chance of achieving their full potential. Pupils engage well with the course and often surpass their target grades. They develop important skills that GCSE PE cann...
Purbrook Park is a very good, well-led school which provides good value for money. Standards are rising rapidly, supported by high quality teaching that expects much of pupils and challenges...
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The school provides a range of activities to promote the British values of tolerance, respect, liberty, law and democracy. These are explicitly and effectively interpreted through the day-to-day...
