BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Lincolnshire, Bourne

Education Centre Information: Bourne Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Lincolnshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/12/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Christian
Total Pupils: 978
Number of boys: 483
Number of girls: 495
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1636, originating from bequest of William Trollope; moved to current site in 1921; extensive playing fields and modern buildings, all post-1960, including sports hall built in 1995 and extended technology accommodation in 1997; new 1.1m teaching block for art, music and modern languages opened in 2001; another 1.3 million teaching block in 2004. Excellent provision for A-level French, German and Spanish; separate sciences offered at GCSE. Performing arts and sport very strong; extensive extra-curricular programme. Provision for gifted and able, and for other special needs. The school is a Centre of Excellence, retaining the traditional values of a grammar school, but embracing the impact of new technologies. Strong emphasis on personal development as well as academic success. Breakfast club, from 8am; after-school activities, until 6pm. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Ethos: 'The school aims to develop the intellectual, creative, aesthetic, practical, moral, spiritual, physical and social potential of its students, within an orderly and compassionate environment'.